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September 15, 1892
The Portland Daily Press
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Charles O. Gerrish of Saco sues his brother Dr. Frederick H. Gerrish and son Will C. Gerrish for $5000 each in defamation after their failed attempt to commit him to an insane hospital, alleging he was demented and abusive. He claims his brother hypnotized his wife to alienate her affections. Mrs. Gerrish was moved to Portland post-proceedings.
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SUES BROTHER AND SON.
C. O. Gerrish of Saco Takes His Troubles Into Court,
Saco, September 14.-Charles O. Gerrish of this city has brought suit in the sum of $5000 each against his brother and son, Dr. Frederick H. Gerrish and Will C. Gerrish, both of Portland, on a charge of defamation of character. The suit is based on their recent attempt to have him committed to the insane hospital, they alleging that he was demented and abusive of his wife. The suits will be tried at the September term of the York county supreme court.
Mrs. Gerrish, who was ill at the time of the proceedings against her husband, was removed from her home a few days after the dropping of the complaint against her husband and was taken to Portland, where she has ever since been with her little daughter, at first staying at Dr. Gerrish's house, and afterwards boarding somewhere in the suburbs of Portland.
The feature of the case is the charge which Mr. Gerrish brings against his brother, the doctor, who, he says, has hypnotized his wife and by this means alienated her affections. Mayor Bradbury of Saco is counsel for the plaintiff.
C. O. Gerrish of Saco Takes His Troubles Into Court,
Saco, September 14.-Charles O. Gerrish of this city has brought suit in the sum of $5000 each against his brother and son, Dr. Frederick H. Gerrish and Will C. Gerrish, both of Portland, on a charge of defamation of character. The suit is based on their recent attempt to have him committed to the insane hospital, they alleging that he was demented and abusive of his wife. The suits will be tried at the September term of the York county supreme court.
Mrs. Gerrish, who was ill at the time of the proceedings against her husband, was removed from her home a few days after the dropping of the complaint against her husband and was taken to Portland, where she has ever since been with her little daughter, at first staying at Dr. Gerrish's house, and afterwards boarding somewhere in the suburbs of Portland.
The feature of the case is the charge which Mr. Gerrish brings against his brother, the doctor, who, he says, has hypnotized his wife and by this means alienated her affections. Mayor Bradbury of Saco is counsel for the plaintiff.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Family
Deception
Betrayal
What keywords are associated?
Defamation Suit
Family Conflict
Insanity Commitment
Hypnotism Allegation
Alienation Of Affections
What entities or persons were involved?
Charles O. Gerrish
Dr. Frederick H. Gerrish
Will C. Gerrish
Mrs. Gerrish
Mayor Bradbury
Where did it happen?
Saco, Portland, York County
Story Details
Key Persons
Charles O. Gerrish
Dr. Frederick H. Gerrish
Will C. Gerrish
Mrs. Gerrish
Mayor Bradbury
Location
Saco, Portland, York County
Event Date
September 14
Story Details
Charles O. Gerrish sues brother and son for defamation after their attempt to commit him to insane hospital; alleges brother hypnotized wife to alienate affections; wife moved to Portland.