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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
JUDGMENT FOR THE PLAINTIFF IN A
FAMOUS SOMERSET COUNTY CASE
Patzowsky ct ais. VS.. Mutual Shoemakers Action
of Assumpsit for Goods Sold and Delivered

A Somerset case has just been GER
tilted from the Law court to the clerk
of courts for Somerset county. in
which the plaintiffs are Richard Pat
zoWsky ct ais, wholesale leather deal
ers of Boston, and the Mutual Shoe
Makers, Incorporated a corporation To-
Gated at Norridgewock, is the defend
ant.
This was an action brought on an
account for goods sold and delivered.
No novel questions of law are inyolv-
ed, and the action was reported to the
law court upon evidence taken out
at the March term of court in this
county, without the intervention of
a jury. The action was brought to
recover for certain invoices of leather,
which were charged by the plaintiffs
to the defendant corporation, but
which it was claimed were bought by
Mr. Normandy, the treasurer and pur-
chasing agent of the defendant. to
be used at a factory then located at
North Anson, operating under the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Horse Belonged to Hiram Thing

1t seems the horse attached to the
truck wagon shown in the picture Of
Water street, published last week be
longed to Hiram Thing. vino conduct
ed a trucking business here for nearly
forty years. His name was Tige. a
chestnut gelding with one white foot.
Mr. Thing bought him of Totman
Bros. of Fairfield. He came To his
end by lockjaw after eight years of
faithful service.
During this time Mr. Thing used
him more or less in the work of the
Skowhegan Fire Department and he
had occasion to hustle the old hand
tub The r. T. Lyons" to all parts
of Skowhegan's business district
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Quietly Welded

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
ST. Ledger 28 Bloomfield St, was the
scene of a quiet wedding Tuesday
evening when Roscoe Bean of Bing-
ham and Marguerite Elnora Mitchell,
daughter of Frank Mitchell of this
town were married. The double ring
service was used Rev. J. G. Osborne of
the First Baptist Church officiating.
The couple were unattended and the
witnesses were the immediate rela-
tives, the bride being a sister of Mrs.
ST. Ledger.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
ATE MORPHINE TABLETS
AND DIED
Was the 2.year-old Son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Burpee Saunders OF Shawmut

The death Monday at 1890 of Clay
ton the 2year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Burpee Saunders Of Shawmut was a
very sad occurrence, the childs passing
out being due TO swallowing morphine
tablets. An older person in the fam
lily was in the habit of using them for
medicinal purposes and in changing
clothes the garment in the pocket of
which the tablets were contained was
found by the child 1t cannot be as
certained how many the child swal-
lowed, but his condition was noticed
by the mother, and doctor was sum
moned. The child was given various
treatments but without success.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
ACR|CULTUR|STS WILL
Be INTERESTED
As Well as Villagers in the Two
Events Opening up Today. Poultry
Show and Grange Fair

Two events which promise to be of
much interest to both the farmer and
the yillager are opening up today, the
poultry show in Armory Hall { former
ly Heselton HalD and the Grange fair
in Grange Hall.
The Poultry exhibit which is the
fourth annual one given by the Som
erset Poultry Producers Association,
is to continue through until Satur-
day, while the Grange Fair is to be
held today and tomorrow. The sale
will be held in the upper hall both
days and this evening there is 10 be
a miscellaneous entertainment To-
morrow evening will occur the sup
per and dance. There will be on sale
during the fair a quantity of Christ
mas trees.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

name of Mutual Shoemakers Factory
No. ?. Certain correspondence was
introduced in evidence between the
plaintiffs and defendant relatives to
these shipments, which it was claimed
by the defendant went to show that the
goods were not intended TO be used
by this company. but were to be used
at the North Anson factory. The
Law court found from the recital of
the transactions, as contained in the
evidence, that Mr.. Normandy, the
treasurer, was authorized to make the
purchases, and that the plaintiffs were
justified in charging the goods to the
defendant corporation, and that the
defendant was liable therefor. Judg-
ment is therefore rendered for the
plaintiffs against the defendant for
$1426.47, with interest from the date of
thte writ.
Harold j. Phillips and Maurice p.
Merrill were attorneys for the plain
tiffs. and l.. r. Folsom and Harvey D..
Eaton represented the defendant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
VICTIM OF SHOOTING ACCIDENT
Inferred at Smyrna. Funeral at Ca
naan, Friday

On Friday morning neighbors and
friends met to pay their last respects
to the late Burleigh Chase. who acei-
dentally shot himself in the woods the
service at the house the family ac-
companied the remains to Smyrna
Maine, where interment was made
The surviving parents and sisters have
the sympathy of all in the loss of a
good son and brother.
Young Chase had only returned to
Canaan from Deadwater the day before
his tragic death.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Red Cross Seals

The total number of seals issued by
the Scout Master to date is 5541. The
contest between the scouts for the
prize of a fYe-dollar Waltham watch
is becoming much more exciting.
Scout Rayner now stands first with a
sale of 1143, while Scout Barker is
close second with a sale of ll41. Buy
your seals now, Help fight Tubereu-
losis. Help the local Troop. Help
the individual Scouts. See the ad-
Nertisement of the Savings Bank.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
RUMOR WITHOUT
FOUNDATION
Shoe Factory Has Not
Been Disposed OF
The American WOOlen Co. Purpose to
Operate Both of Their Newly Ac-
quired Possessions Later

All sorts of rumors have been drift
ing about the last few days in regard
to the Marston Mills and the shoe
factory building. Among them all it
seems to be certain that preparations
are being made by the present owners,
the American Woolen Co to utilize
both buildings for their business early
the coming year. In these plans it
is expected that the Marston plant
will get under way in January and
the shoe factory building from three
to six months later. In confirmation
of this report ii may be said that the
Shepherd estate is already arranging
to furnish power for the Marston
plant, commencing some time next
month.
OF course the above is dependent up
on the conditions of business in 1914,
but if there is textile business to be
done the Marston plant will be put
to work. The rumor that the w l..
Douglas Shoe Co. of Brockton had
bought or leased our shoe factory
building has been persistent. The fol-
lowing kilograms however will dis
pose of that:
Skowhegan, Maine, Dec II, 1913
w. l.. Douglas Shoe Co,
Brockton, Mass.
Reported here that you have
bought or leased the Skowhegan Shoe
factory building. VIII you kindly
authorize or disprove this state
ment.
Independent-Repor Co
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Died Last Evening

Mrs. Filena (Ames) Homsted died
last evening at the home of her son,
r. F. Homsted on West Front Street.
She had been i'll since last Monday.
Her age was 81 years. The funeral
will be at the home Saturday morning
at II O'Clock An obituary notice
will appear next week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
B|NGHAM'S MAIN STREET OF DAYS GONE
BY AND ITS BUSINESS PLACES
Something of Description of the Old Time
Scene of Nearly Fifty Years Ago

Readers Of the Reporter this week
have the opportunity Of looking down
Main street with the eyes Of genera
ton that is nearly past The picture
was taken in the early 7o's or late
SOS. On the right is the building
which then contained the store kept
by Uncle Ben smith who was
Bingham's only druggist for Wy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
B|NGHAM'S DRAMATIC CLUB Of MORE
THAN A QUARTER OF A CENTURY AGO
Was in Existence for Several Years and Gave
Many Excellent Entertainments

The group shown in this picture is a
part of the membership of the Bing-
ham Dramatic Club, which was active
in the eighteen eightys. From left
to right, those standing are Miss Nell
lie NJ Baker, Mrs. Juliet Goodrich
Adams, Erwin w. Moore, Arthur n.
Burke, Hosea B. Whipple. Miss Cora
B. Baker, William A. Smith and Willis
b. Goodrich. Seated are Mrs. Marta
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

named Hayden Next beyouc is tbe
ola Dr Spaulding homestead Df
Spauldlng was Binghams first physi-
clan. The house is probably 100
years old and has not been changed
very much since carly times The
next house further down is the Calvin
Colby place, built BY Sewell Dinsmore
and now owned BY Willie Dargin Old
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Christmas at the Ten Cent Store

Beginning with this (Thursday)
evening 10 and including Wednesday
of next week. Green Brothers, Five
and Ten Cent Store will be open even
ings Wonderful values in gifts for
Christmas. Largest and best assort-
ment in town OF toys, games. handker-
chiefs, neckwear, books. etc. Full
line of Christmas candies for ten cents
a pound.
Green Brothers Company.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Independent-Reportcr Co.

Brockton, Mass. Dec. IS, 1913.
Independent-RepOr Co.
Skowhegan, Maine.
Report not true.
W. l.. Douglas Shoe Co.
A similar story to the effect that the
Hazard Shoe Company had bought or
leased the shoe factory here, or were
ready to DO SO, is entirely without
foundation
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

very successfully above the Clouds
and a short farce.
All the people shown are living, and
most of them still in Bingham. Those
who reside elsewhere are Miss Nellie
Baker of Medford, Mass, Ernest
Moore of Boston, Miss Cora Baker and
William Smith, both now of Water
Vile. Mrs. Juliet Adams is still a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Houghton Savage, Ernest l.. Moore and
Mrs. Eva Labroke Burke.
The picture was taken in front of
the old Sewell Baker house, which
used to stand on the corner of Maine
and Murray streets. 1t is thought
that a travelling Photographer by the
name of Lawry was the artist. Just
a few evenings preceding the day the
picture was taken. the club had given
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Heavy. impure blood makes a muddy,
pimply complexion. headaches, nausea.
Indigestion. Thin blood makes you
weak, pale and sickly. For pure blood
sound digestion, use Burdock Blood
Btters. 81 90 at all stores,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Agents wanted in every locality TO
take subscriptions for the lndepon-
dent-Reporter Liberal commissions
Write us about il.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Webster's Dictionary for sale, un-
abridged edition, $1.50. Independent
Reporter Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

resident of Bingham, but is passing the
present winter in California.
Dramatic clubs, reading circles and
similar organizations were formerly
more common in Somerset county
towns and were the source of great
pleasure and profit. So far as the
gentler sex is concerned the Women's
Clubs of the present time fill the place
of the older organizations very we'll.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

many years. His sign is shown over
the door and the old gentleman HIM
self may be plainly seen standing in
front OF his establishment The next
building on the right is the Bingham
Hotel, which presents somewhat the
appearance of the present day. Just
beyond, and apparently in the street
is 4 travelling photograph gallery
conducted in those days by man
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Big bunch old papers. SC at this office
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Green Brothers Company.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28

NAL Hunt" at the Airdome tonight. II
IL a State rights special thriller.
Carload OF John Deere wagons lust
received. Come in and make a selec-
ton. None better. Hensarling Mer-
camille Co.
Mrs. Claude A. searcy. after a very
pleasant visit in the home of Capt.
and Mrs. A. J. Searcy Of this city. re-
turned to her home in Hampstead to-
day.
Mrs. J. H. Rankin and daughters.
Misses Lila and Minnie. and son wes-
ley of SomerviIIe arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon and are guests in
the home OF DR.. and Mrs. Charles
Richardson.
Mesdames A. C. Cole. Jesse Hens
arling, Jim Mike. J. J. Tatum and
T. P. Darwin will give tea for the
benefit Of the Free Baptist Church
Thursday afternoon from to s
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. ]. ].
Tatum. All are cordially invited to
attend.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28
ROUND BALE COTTON

The new press now in operation at
Dunlap's gin promises to solve the
cotton baling problem. This machine
makes perfect bale of the required
density for all purposes and does not
injure the fiber of the cotton. 1t is
of convenient size and weight to
handle and for this reason the steam
ship lines carry it at rs per cent less
freight. 1t is entirely covered with
burlap and the insurance companies
insure it at 25 per cent less premium.
There is no waste no storage, no
warehouse charges and no selling
charges. For these and other reasons
! can pay you one-half cent per pound,
or $3.50 per bale, more for your cot
ton than you can get for it from any
other buyer. In addition to this pre-
MUM, you save warehouse charges
and selling charges, and you sell your
cotton yourself and save the time and
labor Of carrying the cotton to the
warehouse and waiting on your nier-
chant to sell the cotton. There is no
danger Of claims for heads out"
bands off," and the many other rules
applied to the square bale way of put
ting up cotton.
guarantee to everyone who gins
on the round bale to give you $50
more than you can get out Of your
cotton when it is put up in the square
bale. You have worked for that crop,
why not get the most money possible
out of It? Try your next bale on the
round press and be convinced.
S. H. DUNLAP.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28
Eutal Nrius
Dixie tonight.

Dixie tonight.
Homestead bread is the best vet.
Bell Bros.
Atha Todd Of Coleview spent today
In the city.
Try Homestead bread once. Bell
Bros.
T. p. Hall Of Steep Hollow was in
the city today.
Fresh peaches at zoe dozen. Girls.
petite Grocery.
w. j. Coulter returned from trip
to Houston today.
Col. Tom Sutton was in the city to.
day from Benchley.
You can get fresh California grapes
at Crispette Grocery.
Dick Blanton was a Coleview Wis.
itor to the city today.
s. !. Bowling OF College Station
spent today in the city.
VIII Payne of Kurten was in the
city today on business.
E. NJ. Sally went to Dallas this aft.
ernoon on a business trip.
w. T. Young went to Millican this
afternoon on a business trip.
Miss Sunshine Gotham of Harvey
spent today in the city shopping.
THE Human Bridge" is a thrilling
two-reel feature at the Dixie tonight.
Emmett Cole went to Franklin to-
day to figure on a large wiring con.
tract.
See Joe B. Reed II you want insur-
ance. He has some special contracts
TO offer.
Miss Kate Clare Royder OF Well
born is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
w. z. Battle.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28

has been the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
~. H. Burden of this city, went to
Houston today to visit friends.
A sensation-a thriller-Cherry
Kearton's "Wild Animal Hunt" in the
wilds of Africa and India tonight at
the. Airdome.
Mrs. X. T. Williams and son OF
Millican and Mrs. Ada Sandel of Dial.
las, who have been the guests OF Mrs.
W. e. Johnson for several days. went
to Dallas today.
Mrs. d. d. McAlpin and her mother
Mrs. d. A. Sanders of Arkansas, who
has been visiting her in this city, left
today for Hampstead to visit Mrs. D.
W. Jones.
Don't miss the exciting wild Ami
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28
FEAST OF ST. AUGUSTINE.

The feast of st. Augustine was cele
brated in quite an appropriate man
ner at the Ursuline Convent today
Solemn high mass was sung by Rev
George APPEL of PIantersville. Father
T. Litwora of st. Joseph's Church was
deacon and Father DiSimone Of St
Anthony's Church was sub-deacon
Father Gleissner was master of cere
monies and also preached a very in.
teresting and instructive sermon on
the SUBJECT. Humility and Charity"
which was greatly enjoyed by those
who were SO fortunate as to be pres.
ent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28

tonight is a hummer. Better see it.
It's a thriller. It's bean.
Mrs. Henry Moore of Washington
County arrived in the city today and
will visit friends in Kurten fol, short
time.
Go to the Airdome tonight and take
the children and let them see the
wilds of Africa and India.
Mrs. w. B. Roman went to Houston
today and from there will go to Port
Arthur to visit her daughter, Mrs. S. l.
Dunn.
wild Life and Big Came" showing
Cherry Keartons sensational Africa
and India wild animal hunt, at the
Airdome tonight only. .
Miss H. Cannon of Crockett, who
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28
SCHOOL OPENING
DRAW|NG NEAR

In few more days the vacation
months of the summer OF 1913 will
have passed into history and the chill.
dren Of Brazos County will be gath.
cred together for another year of
training for the voyage Of life await
ing them. Many OF the old classmates
will be missing. while new ones will
take their places. Sickness, misfor-
tune. death. financial distress. ETC.,
have no doubt thinned the ranks.
while many have passed on to other
institutions OF learning to continue
the work of preparing for the future.
No doubt the children will have many
stories to tell Of the joys and pleas
urss through the summer months, and
the fortunate ones in the pleasure OF
coming together once more will be so
engrossed in telling how far they can
throw a ball, the kind OF curve they
have learned to pitch, how they can
kick asfootball. swim. shoot marbles.
the parties they have attended
through the summer, the many things
they have seen and enjoyed, etc, that
they will not feel the pang Of regret
that will come at a later time when
they may stop and reflect over the alb
sence of the less fortune who have
been deprived of the advantages and
joys OF school life. and are forced to
go into the battle OF life before they
are thoroughly trained for the con-
flict. Yet these thoughts will come
and in after years as the march of
time continues and each sees unfolded
the life which now awaits them with
its successes. failures, joys and sor-
rows. 1t will be recalled that such and
such a one was compelled to leave
school for this reason and the other.
and they will comment on what they
might have accomplished had they
been thoroughly trained, while others
who enjoyed the advantages OF school
life and failed to profit by it will come
in for their share of comment when
old classmates gather together.
The public schools Of the city will
open the 1914 term on Septem-
Der Is.
Allen Academy will commence its
1894 fall term September 10.
The Bryan Baptist Academy fall
term for 1854 viii open Septem-
Der 9.
Villa Maria Academy will begin the
fall term of 1914 on September s.
The Agricultural and Mechanical
College will begin the fall term Of
1914 on September %.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28
NEW SANITARY STEAM PRESS.

Ewing. the tailor, has installed a
new and up-to-date Hoffman sanitary
steam clothes press to meet the grow
ing demands Of his trade, and is now
prepared to take care Of any amount
of new business.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28
Popular Excursion to Galveston Via

Popular EXCURSION to Galveston Via
!. & G. N. Ry. Saturday, Aug. 80.
Low rate excursion tickets on sale
for trains arriving Galveston Satur-
day, August 80, and Sunday morning,
August 81; limit to return Monday,
September l. For rate and particu-
lars see ticket agent I. & G. N. Ry.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-08-28

Avoid delay and the rush by ex-
changing your school books now.
Haswell's Book Store.
II you miss the great wild Animal
Hunt" at the Airdome tonight you will
regret it. It's State Fighter
Miss Bessie Nall returned today
from a visit to relatives in Corpus
Christi.
The Human Bridge" at the Dixie.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1913-07-10
THIS IS WHAT UNITED EFFORT WILL DO

arrived and can
Schaub Machne
Studebaker factory TO supply he
The reason Tor ms experts
selling for medium price,
electric lights electric
selling $3.50 90 Is elual 10
20 for S'oooV
compare avorably selling up to sl5Oo.oe.
of reliable
or f all thing interest to the people
Logan can boast OF tue nes'
in the state Oh uaH
saaried, expert auto mach'nis
practice on
will bile tourists 10 our CITY a"
&c this
and boost Tor IT, roo"hs '
be the
of Machine
Kogue, Geo. F. Thatcher Geo. H. oharnp'
r NJ Harris 7 Walters Thos. smart, c.
A. NJ. A. II. Thompson, Reid ShamharI JOS oue'
Lob, coocb l. bingham H. Bulen, E. Bacon,
IeRov Carbon H. E. Hatch Hills N. L. Krogue
n Nelson H. ] Molerup Wilkinson, Robert MURDOCH
E. Bradley, Jos. Quincy