Mexborough & Swinton Times – Friday 14 March 1902
Defaulting Guardsman.
John Thos. Roper was charged with being a deserter from the 1st Irish Guards since the 9th of January. 1901.
P.c. Barnett deposed to apprehending the prisoner on suspicion.
Witness took him to the police station at Conisboro’ where he admitted that he was a deserter.
Remanded to await escort.