MAXON/SQUIER COURT, ERIE COUNTY, NEW YORK

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SOURCE: BUFFALO EVENING NEWS-VOL.XXXIV-NO.145 - September 27, 1897 
TABLES TURNED 
Trouble Between Populists Maxon and Squier of Jamestown Becomes Complicated 

Several months ago C.M. Maxon instituted proceedings against E. J. Squier, claiming $5000
damages, the latter having, it was alleged, alienated his wife's affections.  Both men have for
years been prominent in Populist politics in Jamestown, and had been close friends. The law
moved slowly for Maxon, in his suit for damages, and when he met Squier one day, he, it is
alleged, struck him on the head with an iron bar.  Squier had Maxon arrested, charging him with
assult with intent to kill.  Before the grand jury at Mayville last week Squier made an effort
to have Maxon indicted on this charge, but instead of doing this the jury found a bill against
Squier for  sending threatening letters to Maxon. A warrant was issued for Squier's arrest and
was served by Deputy Sheriff Butts of this city Saturday.  Squier gave bail for $600 for his
appearance before the County Court. 
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