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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
MERCHANT I
LEAVE TOWN
II. {. Judkins Plans to Leave the Last
OF October for Clinton, Where he
Will Engage in Business

Herbert c. Judkins is closing out
his dry goods business here prepara-
tory to going to Clinton, where he has
purchased fine residence with two
and one-half acres of land. A busi-
ness block is also being remodeled
there for Mr.. Judkins convenience and
he will engage in the dry goods busi-
ness there.
Mr. Judkins began his business ca
reer in the town, where he is again
TO become a citizen in 1903. He vas
engaged in the dry goods business
there and remained for a little over a
year. In January, 1905, after re-
turning to SkoWhegan, he started in
with a similar line here and was lnus
employed for about one and One-hali
years He then became an insurance
broker but at the end of three years,
the business in which he was first in
terested claimed his attention and he
again established himself in trade in
Skowhegan. This was four years
ago. Both Mr. Judkins and his most
estimable wife have a host of friends
in the community, who regret their
decision to locate elsewhere
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

Under the direction of Presiding JUS
tioe Geo. f. Haley of Saco. matters at
the Supreme Court are being conduct
ed in a business like manner.
The case of Belonie Bouchard
against the Dirigo Insurance Co.,
which was taken up Thursday morn
rag was non-suited, because it was
claimed that the term of contract had
b. en- broken. Mr.. Bouchards build
ings were burned Thanksgiving Day
1912. the alleged cause of the fire hav-
ing been a gasoline engine il the barn,
which was furnishing power for
threshing The secretary of the com
pany, in which the property was in
sured, claimed that the company was
not liable because of the use of the
engine as when a gasoline engine is
so located, an insurance policy be-
comes void 1t was claimed that the
secretary agreed to send slips to poll
cy holders in the next assignment in
order that they might contribute if they
cared to do So and it is understood
that Mr.. Bouchard has received about
5000 in this manner Judge F. F.
Lawrence appeared for the plaintiff
and Hon s. w Gould, president of the
Dirigo Insurance Co., was the attorney
for the defense.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
WOOD VS.. MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD co.
IS BEING TRIED TODAY
Supreme Court May Adjourn by the Last of the
Week---Cases Tried During Session

case of the State VS.. Chas. f. VALLEY,
Lawrence Beauteau, Ralph Clukey, Da-
vid Goulette and Alfred Lessor. The
indictment returned by the grand jury
against the boys was larceny, it hay-
ing been alleged that they had taken a
quantity of copper from the Riverside
Pulp Co. They pleaded not guilty and
all but VALLEY were allowed to go on
their own recognizance and to appear
at Court each day until further notice
Valley was committed to Jail on de-
fault of furnishing bonds in the sum
of 5000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

Quite portion of the day Friday
the Court was occupied with the case
of Fred Barron VS.. John Sheridan of
Madison for assault and battery. A
verdict was brought in for the defend
ant The story of the case appeared
to be that Barron had been employed
at the home of Sheridan and when his
work was completed refused to leave
although requested to do 20 by both
Sheridan and his wife who appeared to
be in feeble health. Mr. Sheridan went
to Madison to consult an attorney and
notified an officer and after returning
home endeavored to use force in get
ting Barron to leave the premises Bar
ron of course claimed that he was
assaulted and badly hurt by Sheridan
Continued on Page Four
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
DESPERATE FIGHTING CONTINUES WITH
ALLIES CLAIMING ADVANTAGE
German and Belgian Troops Fighting at Puess
Part of King AIbert's Army Retires

tasy advanced .at5 a#t.as#4 fsa #A
l64 u tue BIZ bart.s. -..4.as- sl=t..
q u'ue rest lldd.ed +. tts#t..z 1a.f
6lcd a.t1 water
-.ft -AafuI romba. e1oed a1d
aa4ea and lien exhaustion brought
#sace along IT, river baHks BRUSH
fr.sss is Russians lombard
etlsHss.
~,af ---%a apparent change IL pro-
tfacted Da'tale with appalling sla4et.-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
MAY-LEAO TO AN EN-.
LARGEMENT
Management of the Maine Spinning
Company Now Conducting an InYeS-
tigati0n

The management of the Maine
Spinning Company is conducting an
investigation which may lead to the
enlargement of their plant by about
one-siXth. If circumstances sunlci-
entity favor the project three new
spinning frames will be added, maxi
ing twenty in all This corporation
commenced business With three
frames in 1904 and have had a very
steady development in thc ten years
that have interYened The business
is one of the most prosperous and
valued among Skowhegans manufac-
turing industries.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
Diphtheria at SOlon

one case of diphtheria was reported
to the board OF health Sunday, it be-
ing Lawrence, the son of Asher Davis.
The young man had been suffering
from an attack of tonsilitis which
finally developed into diphtheria A
trained nurse from Lewiston is in
charge and the house has been
placed under quarantine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
Deer Hunting Season Opens October

One week from today the deer hunt
ing season opens up in Maine and It
Will continue legal to shoot game until
Dec 10. The Moose hunting season
opens one month later or on Novem-
Der LIST, closing Dec. l.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

BOSTON, MASS. Sept = Especial
10 IndepeudeHt-ReporteD Unoae.auy
admitted TO-DAY at B9rdeaaz 'hat Ger
mans have captured Maqbsaa. . a,r-
al On sran of General N3ur.# has
been captured by French j., ,s5..ate
fighting continues with AIaes claiming
advantage German and Bsga.
troops fighting al Puess. Part ot
King Alberts army retires to ram
parts Of Antwerp. Germany makes
second protest against failure OF
China to resent violation of her neu-
traIity by japanese troops operating
against Kiaochau Bloodiest fighting
u great BATTLE OF Alsue now in
'wclfih day going on all along German
right wing where British and French
struggling to cut of army OF General
Nonkluck Madrid reports United
states Spain and Italy cooperating
to end war
Condensed reports Of the war stu
alton noted since our last issue have
been as follows:
Sept lS-Both armies repel attacks
on their lines; Germans heavily in
trench Oh long front; Germany asks
United States to sound allies on Peace.
Sept 19-English troops again bear
brunt OF battle; fighting on the Aisue.
the most desperate Of any during War.
Sept 2o-British Regiment knelt in
Prayer. then sang and hurrahed as
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

e, Rufus Merrill of Lowell, Mass,
who has been for two weeks guest
of his cousin ]. Palmer Merrill, will
probably remain until the first of the
week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24
Hon. s. W. Gould to Speak

Hon. Samuel W Gould has accepted
an invitation to attend the Wesserun-
sett Valley Fair on Thursday, October
/, and will speak in the afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

Mrs G. D. b. Pepper of Waterville and
f. H. Emery of the Civic League.
Great credit is due the officers for
the splendid entertainments afforded
and good work done during the year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

Mrs Frank Longfellow and child
of Augusta arrived last night to visit
her mother
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

The first criminal ease taken up
was heard on Thursday, it being the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-24

Mr. and Mrs Leon Lancto are the
parents of son born this morning.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
SHEPPARD FIRES
SHOT AT BAILEY
Senator Arraigns His Predecessor TOR Views
on the Tariff 0uestion-Says Bailey'S
Proposed Tariff Plank ~Repudiates Hous-
ton Convention.


Washington. ID. C.. July 20.-Senator
Sheppard today fired Il broad~idc al former
senator Bailey in reply to Bailev'S recent
statement Of the declaration W. desired to
obtain from the coming state convention.
sheppard gave out the following statement /:
mcnt:
Bailey proposed tariff plank a. "A r.
pudiation of the Houston convention ct
two years ago and of the new Democratic
tariff law. IL adoption would mean that
Texas would line up with Louisiana IN de-
handing protection for local products. IT.
adoption would ~ used by Republicans
throughout the United States in their at-
tempt to overthrow the National Dcmoc-
rhcv. and would place Texas out of line
with the Democratic party ~ the Nation.
The fundamental tariff rule for Democrats
l. 10 place the highest revenue tax on Ink
urieS. the next highest On convenienre~.
and the lowest-or none N all-on ncce~-
sites. II j. possible 10 apply this rule with
out discrimination. 50 far n the protective
element A. concerned. against some Sec
tions, some commodities. some classes. II
- happens hat IN Texas necessities are
principally produced. Must We. for this
reason, attempt 10 overthrow the basic and
and ancient Democratic rule!
A. ~ the suffrage and liquor amend
ments 10 the Constitution. they are on a
different basis. Neither in Texas nor IN
the Nation has the party given an official
expression IN convention regarding either.
With Nationwide prohibition one Of my
principal measures. ! was elected IN the
Democrats Of Texas 10 the Senate two
years ago. The great meeting AZ Fort
Worth which made Balls candidacy for
governor possible declared for Nationwide
prohibition. welcomed the judgment OF
the Texas Democracy a. IN whether these
questions should be- submitted to the States
for acceptance. or rejected under the meth
cd prescribed hy the Constitution.
There are other matters which should
come before the III PaS0 convention. First.
the question of re~-afirming the plank u
the Democratic platform adopted nj Hou--
ton condemning the employment VI public
servants BIZ tavor-seeking corporations or
interests; second, the approval III Il State
constitutional amendment Tor the initia-
tive. referendum and recall. advocated ~
both Ball and Ferguson third. a dcnuncia-
tlon Of the lavish and corrupt uSe "a money
m politics. a. illustrated by the election Of
Lorimer by the Illinois Legislature. and Az
approval Of hi subsequent expulsion from
the Senate. which was one o. the sevcrcst
and most righteous blows corruption has
ever received.
"NhIe Bailey H. fighting the submission
Of certain constitutional amendments.
shielding the liquor traffic. and condemn
ing the Democratic tariff law. al RI Paso.
] know the Democrats Of Texas will ~ glad
10 hear from him on the other matters
herein mentioned Also
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

N~axahachie. Texas. July 20.-The acre
age devoted 70 cotton IN Texas in1gl4 II
> 900 acres les than that planted Al thR
staple a year ago. According 10 a report
lust issued by the United States Depart
ment 81 Agriculture. the present acreage ~
the crop IN l2.012. 600. a. compared with
l2.0s6.Uoo IN 1913. The condition IL the
crop u "A PER cent ~ normal. while IN the
same date lat year the crop Wa 81 Der
cent ~ normal. This means that The con
diiion at the present time l. g per cent
under the average years stand.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20


The July report Of crop conditions fulfil
he most sanguinc predictions. PessIm-
Is winning and men are being convinced
N spite ~ themselves hat the situation y
and b. going to h. decidedly better
Excellent reports come from the West
There Is cheering news too from the grca'
or industry. The Iron Age says
Indications Of improvement in the
steel trade are notably increasing.
The corner seems 60 have been turned
at last and manufacturers are now
confident that the remainder of the
year will show a much larger volume
Of business than the first half. The
United States Steel Corporation re-
ports IT, bookings Of new orders IN
Juno larger than for any previous
month this year. Reports made to the
main office by presidents of subsidiary
companies Of the Corporation are all
Of n most encouraging character. not
only as 10 conditions Id the chsing
week If June. but also with regard to
the opening DAYS Of July.
n mb~i ~l.HiilFdUt ldft UT lNl~ fNU-
nection J. that not only the mills Of
the United States Steel Corporation.
hut also those OF nuBncrous indeprn-
lent steel manufacturers have short
encd their midycar ShutdownS for in
MEMORIES and repairs. II had been OK
pected that the great majority az these
mills would be- closed for nj least two
weeks, and some for a longer time.
Instead Of doing this. practically all
have started again this week because
If the demands from customers for
continued deliveries on contracts.
The Chronicle Telegraph If Pittsburgh
owned by United States Senator Oliver. dc
that Pittsburgh J. returning 10 il
old-time prosperity. II says:
An branches Of trade are feeling the
stimulus Of the return Of normal on
ditions. The Pittsburgh payroll, mca-
Surcd on the nncxamplcd standard of
- .0oO.O Q a day. again is making H.
self felt IN the lone commercial mart.
ihiS unrlNalcd asset m Pittsburgh
business, and especially in guarantee
ing the stability Of the c~ommunity's
mercantile trade. j. growing greater.
Reports III the iron and steel indus
try for July IN the Pittsburgh district
show au increase over June of 10 per
cent. The August outlook l. still bet
ter. In the fall mani new Industries
located hy the Pittsburgh Industrial
and Development Commission will be-
gin operations. All told. these con-
Germs will give year round employment
10 skilled mnriinni.~ Of the highest
wagc-carning capaoity. This will mean
NJ least 1900 additional luvcr~ who
Will argument ihs rereipts oil Pitts
bnrgh merchants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Depending upon ihe boss heing late aud
having him airivf ai ihc office IN hour car
lier than usual
Having ~ pat GOOD money Far having
teeth pulled
Having some friend remark. .Oh. |
glance ~ youf >luih- once Al d while"
Cutting y corner "a dodge 4 life m-ur-
ance man and them running INTO 4 roller-
tor from ihe department store.
Sprnding ! irr seats 10 make an I'M
preston and then have the Girl tell YOU
she saw tn show I'M New York "with the
original company
Hurrying ~ tho door a. greet the mail
man and have HIM hand you nine letters
with, isingla.- fronts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
Speak Well OF Lour Town.

liftdNlNNMN Journal
There are few things more ~dlscouraging
that 10 hear a person di-paraging and
crtic;sine the town IN which ne hives. alb
serves the Waco Morning New. Loyalty
20 the home town Is one ~ the prorcqui-
sites ~ good citizenship, aud II ~ true
always that The best citizen. the one who
= most valuable ~ the community. IL not
the ore who s constantly complaining and
criticisrA. Inns VIZ me onc who with CHEEKY
smile ard pleasant word. If greeting for
All, alwa ha y GOOD word ~ ~av for the
town and Il some things are di~pleasmg.
puts forth lis hest efforts "a enlist the
aid q H. citizens IA correcting the fault
The hnosher Y. " mighty poor asset "a
the community. even ihoueh he may be- "a
large taxpayer The man who boosts. dav
M and day cut who forget the Disagree
able thing ana talk. only ~ the advnn-
tages 81 M home town. Is the one who u
helping tc mall tht town better and
brighter ard - aid % it, attractiveneSS
even though hi- hank account Ne small and
his opportunities iet helping IN a financial
way ~ limited.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
scRIPTURE


The blessing ~ the Lord II makcth rich.
and h. addeth no sorrow with il.
II Is A. sport "a 4 fool IL do mischief
but a msun of understanding hath wisdom.
The fear Of the wicked. it shall come
upon him but the desire of tie righteous
shall be granted.
a. the whirlwind paSSeth. 20 j. the wick
ed no more; hut the righteous j. an ever
lasting foundation.
a. vinegar to the teeth. and a. smoke
10 the cyeS. 80 ) the sluggari To them
that send him.
The fear Of the Lord prolongeth day.
but the years Of the wickc . shall be short
ened.
The hope of the righteous shall be glad
ness; lint the expectation Of the wicked
shall perish.
The way of the Lord i strength Il m,
upright; hut destruction shall be- ID IN,
workers Of i%niquity.
The righteous shall never H. removed
but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Amarillo. Texas. July 20.-The frSt
church constructed nj Texas for the wor-
ship Of children only j. 20 b. built here
shortly Trustees Of the Polk street Meth
odlSt church have bought the lot aud arr.
now discussing plans.
Services will bc held every Snndar ana.
five minute sermons will bc prparhcl.
Grown-np~ will not be admitted to serr.
icc~, il j. understood.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Mineral Wells. Texas. July 20.-Thc
unique distinction az having reared four
ten orphans. AL Of whom are alive and in
good circumstances. belongs ~ Mr. and
Mrs.. 4. u. Stuart a this county. The rou
pie had no children Of their own and 5c
ing N q position % make unfortunate
comfortable, decided 10 40 20. They have
been married twenty nine wears.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
coon IDEA.

The Mother Council of Dallas has ~ef
forth . fine idea. III it- proposition a. ask
the school board io adopt 3 uniform drc~~
for school children attending the high
schools. The mothers very wisely argue
that many parents are foolish enough ~
permit their daughter a. attend school
SLOWLY and cypcn-itely Dire "a. which
often not only serves Nh aeiras' ih. r.ni-
of the Juvenile wearer of w, iinrrr 'hrrl-
selves from their ~tnisr-. rHt ai-1 dis
tracts their schooimair-' attention tlr.u.h
either admiration ar envy. and thaf many
people who cannot aTorl iinr clothe~ f,r
their ehIldrcn art induced fo in,iulg IN nm
warranted expenditure II order io crafty
the natural desire M their rh'iircn M ~.
dressed rs p%reiiilv and as well ~ their
weather. ola -mafe-. The ador'inn Of Il
uniform would remedy this condition very
effectively. and along with il should 10 Il
regulation iolhadding the children 10 wear
expensive %ievslrv i0 school. SO long "a
some parent have np better Judgment than
70 permit their children to play The pca-u.k
when "a school. 4 D. M t. The school
board in -rf that tho evil tendency /. pre-
vented from a. tfo. ine tho efficiency Of The
school work. ~ u Gam w. lone ia a rca-
sonatlc aud practical way.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
Girl for Him.

Tom-"Pvc seen the girl | want TO mar
~. ! stood behind her II the ticket win
dow this morning. and sle took seven min
utc~ to hay q 5-eent elevated ticket.
Alce-"Did that make You want 10 mar
r. hcr."
Tom-"Ncs, figured out that she could
never spend my income at that rate
Boston Transcript.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Puck.


Mother has gone Ia the mountains,
SISTER has gone 10 the sea.
Brother IS sailing for Europe.
Happy. n~ happy can be-.
Auutie has left Tor Bermuda.
Pas hankroll L. shrinking for fair.
When asked where he'd 20 on vacation
tie promptly went up ia the air.
New York Evening sun.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
Explaining James Absence.

james Marcan. who was arrested b.
Special Officer Piper on July 4 on the
charge ~ public intoxication. was SEMEN
ced On Monday morning to three months
Imprisonment IN the Tioga county iaiI.
Hence hl~ absence from the County Farm.
-Owego IN. ~ Times.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Love u blind quoted the Wise GUY.
Yes agreed the Simple Mug. Il have
frequently noticed that the fellow who II
stuck on himself J. blind to his own faults
show up az the wrong tune.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

The c~ruele~t lie are often told IN silence
A man may have lat in 4 room for hours
and not opened hi teeth. and yet come
ont a that room a diSnrval friend or . vile
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Louis Stevenson.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Brownsville. Texas. July Is. 1914
Herewith lat of advertised letters remain
nag unclaimed ia this office for week end
ing july 1S. 1914. Same will b. sent N
Dead Letter Office if not claimed in two
weeks.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

For absolute safety have your title guar
anteed-there are more law suits over land
title than any other one thing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
MONDAY. JULY 20, 1914.
FAITHFUL To Ills TRUST.

Writing 10 Senator Morris Sheppard Of
Texas, requesting The latter 10 refrain from
making his anticipated visit TO Texas. on
which he was expected 10 make several
speeches IN behalf Of Col. Tom Balls ran
didacy, Senator Kcrn paid junior Tex
didacy. Senator kers, paid the junior Tex
as senator The following tribute:
hWc need every man 10 help make
and keep ) quorum that We may trans
act business at al and I know patriot
ic Democrats "a Texas win approve
your course, # YOU stay with as. and
by your vote and influence help ~ 10
the end Of the fight.
mo senator has been more faithful
in attendance upon the sessions Of the
Senate than yourself. flor has any
Senator rendered service of a higher
order to the country. anr ! feel sure
that your constituents will approve
your determination tn remain here and
uphold the hands OF the President in
his great hattie for the principles 0f
real democracy II YOU SD conclude"
II may be sand truly that never was
praise better deserved. There has indeed
never been a member of ongrcSS who has
gwen more faithful service en- ms consfiin 4
ents than has Morris Sheppard. Nor have
any given more Intelligent nr more valuable
service. Mr. Sheppard D. = man small IN
stature, but hg ~ intellect. and ~ per-
forms hi work q a servant of h. people
IN q conscientious way. and Aifh such
industry as t. make HIM = conspicuous eN-
ample when compared with thr average
member Of the United States senate.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Casey. do you know what corporal pun.
lshment is9" Sure ! do" said Private Ca
sey. cts having a blackguard oscr you
who tbinks hc's a. good a. has colonel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Bully for Hearst. says Teddy. Polite,
does not always make strange bcdfelIowS.
Philadelphia Record.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20
They'd Be on the Riuht Side.

Cate Sells and I. ". Gregory ought now
to send u statement or two hack home.-
Austin Statesman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1914-07-20

Yet a man may not be lazy because he
tries ~ do things the easiest way.