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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
CRONDIN TRIAL 0PENSAT
P0RTLAND--CASE HAS FIGURED
ON BOTH SIDES OF CONTINENT

followed soon by rumors that a murder
had been committed. The circumstances
surrounding Mrs. Grondin's death were
peculiar. She was found dying with nat
box pulled over her face.
The investigations started in Maine by
the California officials brought to light
the fact that on the morning of January
LIST, 1913. not quite a year before Mrs,
Grondin's death, she had been found IN
an unconscious condition as result or
open gas jets in her sleeping room. At
the time the incident attracted no great
public attention
The later investigation however de-
veloped, it is claimed, an apparent
wide variance in The explanations
which the respondent in today's case
has given as to how the gas jets be-
came open at that time.
Friends of Mrs. Grondin in Water
vile joined with her relatives in max
ing further investigation. Detectives
were employed including Detective
Cassidy, connected with the Weyand
agency of Boston.
Information which this investigation
developed was laid before County At
torney Bates of Portland who, in turn.
presented it to the grand jury at the
May term.
One indictment charging Grondin
with having attempted the life of his
wife, was returned.
The case was continued from time TO
time until today when the trial &C
tually began.
drawn jury was empaneled as fol-
lows: John H. McPhee, Edward W.
Small, L. c. Rounds, Charles II. Bar
nard, Willard II. Pearson. Edgar F.
Carswell. William H. Rowe, Davis a.
Merrill, John p. Graham, Frank B.
Ward, (foreman); Howard c. Hanna
ford, Myron j. Hall.
These witnesses were called ana
sworn: Miss Lucia DeChennes, Max
ine Beaulieu, Albert Morneau, Joseph
Mailhiot, Eugene H. Langlier, JUL
cite Dumas, Lawreat Z. Ducharme,
Robert ]. Wiseman. Charles Morneau,
Jr.. J. z. Oliver CasaYant, Mrs. Mar
tin Haas, all of lewiston; Myles r.
O'Sullvan, Justin F. OSullivan, Mary
O'Spllivan, DR.. Walter E. Tebie, all of
Portland; Josephine Davian and
George a. Davian. Waterville
Joseph G.. Walsh, Lewis A. Wilson
and Charles O. Scribner were chal-
lenged by the defense. All jurors other
than those on the panel were excused
until tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
Oldfish on SociabiIity.

my observation" said DIR. Oldfish,
." is leading me to the opinion that We
are fast coming on to be an unsoeial
people, that we have no time for con-
versation, unless there is some consid-
GRAFTON of dollars at the end of II, and
that conversation, the mere friendly
chat, will soon be numbered among
things of the past.
THE other morning on a street car
due to arrive in Washington street
five minutes before eight, l made
short study of the passengers, con-
trasting their unsocial attitude, their
reserve and aloofness with the cheer
full familiarity and comradeship of
other days.
Nearly every man. oblivious of his
elbow neighbor, had his nose buried in
newspaper. One used to hear
sweet chatter. among the girls, like
birds in a lilac bush. Not so now
Several of them on their way to the
places of their employment were read
ing books of decidedly summer seller
appearance.
Looking across the shoulder of one
of these fair readers-I confess I
should not have done SOL caught the
| title of the book, the pages of which
she was scanning. 1t was Marriage
la Mode-a rather French flavor
that-and here Was nearly carload
of damsels doubtless quite as much
interested in the subject as this little
miser with her monopoly OF information
I'VE are losing, indeed, we have
nearly lost, the gentle art of CONVEX
sation. The art Of letter writing is all
but gone. Even love letters, / am told,
| are exceedingly brief between young
| lovers, though the elderly lover, who
has not learned caution with advanc-
! ing years, yet writes page after page
| in the old-faShioned way to the new
girl. We may hear of his letters later
| in a divorce suit or a suit for breach
of promise of marriage. When
friend goes on a journey does he or
she write letter? No, indeed. You
| receive a picture postal and that Is
the end of it, Does any one now talk
about the drama? No, we have seen
| the moving pnctures, plays without
| words, and there's nothing to say
Some of us remember the sympo-
SUM held in the summer evenings on
the sidewalk at the door of the neigh
| borhood livery barn. The auto garage
has taken the place of the livery barn
and the symposium is no more. No
one may find conversation at a gar
age. The autos dash in and dash out.
There's no time to pass even the con-
ventional greetings> of the day-and
/ the trail of the gasoline hangs over
| all.
You recall with sad heart the
days when you were on terms Of sweet
intimacy with the ever reliable family
nag-the words of encouragement you
bestowed upon him and the charming
| spirit in which they were received.
Did you ever try anything like that on
an auto, and if you did, what response
did the monster make? Did you ever
rub its nose or pat it upon the back
and murmur, so boy, SO there, old
fellow No, you would as soon think
Of wasting words of endearment on an
anaconda or an alligator.
Perhaps you may remember " ear
| lier years of reading a story that be-
gan after this fashion: "A prating
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
Mr.. DAVIS, ACE 80,
is STRUCK BY CAR

Samuel S. Davis, one of GARDENERS
Oldest and most respected citizens, re-
ceived injuries by being struck by the
$50 Lewiston bound electric car.
Wednesday forenoon.
Mr.. Davis, who celebrated his Goth
birthday last August, was crossing
Water street IN front of the johnson
House and called to see the approach
ing car which was coming very slow
~ He was taken Immediately to the
Johnson house and physician sum
nioned. Severe bruises on his face
and one elbow were found and one of
his hips fractured. He was taken to
his home on Washington Ave, and
during the evening was reported as
resting very comfortably. Mr.. Davis
has the sympathy OF the entire COM
munity. all os whom hope for speedy
recovery. which Of necessity must be
slow owing 10 his advanced ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
DIRECTUMI
SMASKES The
RECORD AGAIN


Lexington, KY, Oct. IA worlds
record of 1.59la for a third heat in a
race was established today by Direc-
tum l in the Tennessee, which he won
in straight heats from small field.
Frank Bogash, Jr., the horse that was
expected to be the principal contend
er. did not start because of lameness.
sDirectum rs mile is also the record
Tor the Tennessee
For the first time in many years. the
distance was waived in the third heat
so that Directum I would not be like
ly to distance the other starters. For
the second time in his long career,
Earl, Jr., won second money in the
event. Don Densmore was third.
The PIT trot was unfinished after
three heats and the 2.04 carried over
on tomorrow's program which includes
the Pennsylvania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
GARDINER.
CONGL MEMS CLUB
HOLDS 1T MEETING

The Mems Club of the Congrega-
tional church whose aim is extension
IN church work together with the
1riendliness which keeping in close
touch with outside matters makes il
both instructive and helpful to all
held a meeting Tuesday evening at
the church parlors. Work and plans
Tor the coming winter were discussed
A nominating committee was named
TO appoint SUBJ committees and will
report at the next meeting. in two
weeks. The committee were as fol-
lows: Charles Shope, chairman, Eugene
work and program committee are DR.
Z. j. Bragdon, chairman. r. P. Haz-
card and w. ,. Guild
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
Stove and Chestnut Coal in Greatest
Demand.

Stove and chestnut sizes of anthracite
coal are in the greatest demand and
make up over 40 per cent of the total
shipments from the mines, according
to the United States Geological Sur
vey. They are essentially domestic
sizes. and the relatively large proper
ton make of the shipments serves
as an index to the conditions govern
ing the anthracite trade. Egg coal
finds it's way principally to the fur
naces of residences, and pea coal is
used in the same way to some extent,
though it is also used for Kitchen
ranges and some of it goes with the
buckwheat, and smaller sizes, for use
as steam coal. The same sizes come
directly into competition with bitumi-
nous coal, and are sometimes used
mixed with bituminous coal for gen.
Grating steam, chiefly hotels, apart
ment houses, and Office buildings.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
BELT asst.
To Hold Primary for the Selec-
ton of Postmaster in Town
Annual Meeting of Rand
Select Masters
MRS. J. w. EMERY GIVEN A
DELIGHTFUL SURPRISE

Belfast, Me-, Oct. 7.-fSpeciaD. -Ow-
ing to the fact that there are a num-
Der of candidates for the position for
postmaster of Belfast, it has been de-
cided that special primaries will be
held, so that all Democrats enrolled
on or before that date, may have an
opportunity to express their prefer
ence. 1t is understood that the result
will he forwarded to the officials at
Washington, through Senator johnson,
and in this way the pulse of the people
may be felt.
The matter was decided last night
at an adjourned meeting Of the Wood
row Wilson Club. The polls will be
open from 9 A. NJ. to s P. NJ, and all
wards will vote at the same place,
the Waldo county court house. There
are number of candidates among
them Frederick W. Brown, clerk in
the postofice for good many years,
now money order clerk. Mr.. Brown an
nounced his candidacy some weeks ago
and has many supporters. Other can
didates are also mentioned.
Aic esii'iueti IiCCllhE VI iflLb< toSioiiiOu
Council, No. /, Royal and Select Mas
tiers, was held last night and the fol-
lowing officers installed by r. l.
Grand p c. of the Grand Council of
Maine. +. and S. NJ, Wilmer j Dor
man, assisted by w. C. Libby as
grand master of ceremonies: Thrice
illustrious master, George c. Trus-
sell; deputy master, Charles A Har-
mon; p. C. of W. Morris l.. Slugg;
treasurer, T. Frank Parker; recorder.
Charles e. Johnson; C, of c., A. d.
Hayes; C. of c., Frank T. Bramhall;
chaplain, Allen L. Curtis: NJ. of c.,
w. c. Libby; steward. Herbert r.
Oickey; sentinel. Adrian c. futile. The
following past thrice illustrious mas
ters We're presented with jewels
George R. Doak, Wilmer ]. Dorman. A.
D. Hayes and Alonzo ]. Knowlton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
AMOSKEAG co.
SHOWS DEFICIT

Manchester, y. H. Oct. THE
Amoskeag Manufacturing Co, reputed
to be the largest corporation in the
world engaged in the manufacture of
cotton cloth, encountered q deficit of
more than $4,000 after paying the
annual dividend of four and one
fourth per cent on preferred, and per
cent on common stock.
Herman F. Strad was reelected
secretary AMI trustees We're chosen for
three years, including +. c. Dumaine
of Boston, Alvah W. Sulloway and
Frank P. Carpenter.
The meeting was brief. Only "a
members attended and President Par
sons presided.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
KNOX coUNTY--charles E. Bick

KNOX COUNTY-Charles E.. Bick-
nell VS.. John A. Morse ct, al. Per
Curtain. 4t1
This case comes before us on excep-
lions and motion by the defendant.
We have examined the bill of excep-
lions and the arguments of counsel.
and can perceive no error on the part
of the presiding justice in giving the
instructions concerning which the de-
PENDANT complains. eNk N
We have also examined the testl-
mony upon which the jury, in the light
of the instructions given, rendered
the verdict. That verdict was justi-
fable and we cannot set it aside.
Exceptions and motion overruled.
Received Oct. 6, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
MARANACOOK M. C..
r. r. STATION BURNED

Readfeld, Me-, Oct. 7.-(SpeciaD.-
Maranacook station, owned by the
Maine Central Railroad. a frame build
ing, was totally destroyed by fire
early this evening. The blaze was con-
fined to the station and is believed to
have been set by a spark from a loco
motive. The loss is estimated at $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
Nitrate Of Soda on Old Meadows.

On an old meadow which has not
been properly fertilized top dressing
of nitrate Of soda is almost certain to
show very marked results. The farm
err is likely to be SO enthusiastic over
the showing made that he at once con-
cludes. that nitrogen is the one factor
needed to make his hay crop. profit
able one. Right here lies the danger.
While the first application Of nitrate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES
York Co. Congregational Meeting

The 92d annual meeting of the York
County Association of Congregational
Churches opened Tuesday in the Sec
ond Church at Wells for two days
session. The opening service was in
charge of Rev. L. J. M. Wathen Of
Biddeford. The address, Of welcome
was by Rev. V. E. Bragdon of Wells,
and the fellowship greeting by Rev. J..
NJ Remick Of Wells. The forenoon
sermon was preached by Rev. Alex
ander Sloan of York. The devotional
service in the afternoon was conducted
by Rev. A. T. Davis OF Sanford and
Sacox Short talks on THE Church
Alive" were given by Rev. L. H. Met
calf Of Lyman. Rev. c. +. Sargent of
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
Suicide of S. o. Webb, Dexter.

Stanley o. Webb. prominent far
mer in the French Mills District in
Dexter hanged himself Tuesday morn
ing. Putting a rope around his neck.
he jumped from a scaffold. His body
was found several hours later by
members of the family. Temporary
insanity. is given as. the cause of his
act. An aged mother aud q daughted.
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
Late Augusta Locals.

The Journal Night Owls were kindly re-
membered by the Eastern Star Wednes-
day night just before lunch time a del
egation brought in a large box of sand
witches and cake and big pitcher of hot
coffee. That the offering was appreciat-
ed goes without saying.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
A Birthday Party

Mrs. J. w. Emery of this city, one of
the pioneer summer residents or
Northport campground, was rendered
most delightful Surprise party on
her recent birthday at the cottage OF
Mrs. Freeland Harlow of Brewer. For
"a years Mrs. Emery has been d sum
mer resident of the resort ard her
friends are numberless.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
YALE TACKLE BREAKS WRIST

New Haven, CT, Oct 7.-von Holt, right
tackle on the Yale football team. broke
his wrist in practice today. 1t is learned
that the injury TO Quarterback Wilson's
knee is more serious than first thought
and he will be unable to play until the
Notre Dame game, if then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
Recspsion to Mrs. Abbott

A reception will be rendered to Mrs.
Sarah Rideout Abbott of Saco, presi-
dent of the Maine Federation of Wo-
mems Clubs, Thursday, Oct. Is, at 5
o'clock at the home OF Mrs. Thomas B.,
Dinsmore, Church street. All men,
bers of the Belfast Women's Club are
cordially invited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
bR!DCHAM MADE
MEMBER NATL
HOME BOARD

Washington, Oct. THE Senate to-
day passed a joint resolution already
adopted by the House appointing the
following five members of the board
of managers of the National Home
for Disab ied Volunteer Soldiers:
James Steele Catherwood, Illinois;
George H. Wood, Ohio; John c. Mel
son, Indiana; Frederick ]. Close,
Kansas and Thomas S. Brigham,
Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08
'Nof the price offered,
but what is offered for the price,
Judge Your Printing
="=dS you do-----=
Your Business Suit

You judge your business suit it's rerts--ts
fort-Iooks-wear, and ySu usually get, in the final
analysis just alb out what you pay for.
In printing you get just what you pay for but with
this difference: The cost of first class job is only
small fraction than the cost of ordinary Job.
You buy a thousand letter heads for $500 you
pay dollar HERE and get letter head that
will forcbIy express the standard of your business
you would have others judge it.
The appearance and look quality will insepara-
bly, part of the perfect joh-as indelibe though
spun in the web has you but one tenth of
sh Get to give the best possible represent
tation of yourself and your business.
Worth III
Why, when you actually figure it out the argument
for "cheapness" vanshes in thin air. 1t becomes RI
diculous.
When you have PARTICULAR job bring it to
printing headquarters. Hero have the mental and
mechanical equi pment-brans plus every modern de-
vice known to the art of printing yours to
mand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-10-08

Buxton and Rev. NJ. V. McAllister of
Eliot. A set.non was preached late
this afternoon by Rev. P. e. Miller OF
South Berwick. Rev. w. F. Enghsh,
Jr., of Saco led The evening prayer
service. Rev. DR.. Clifford Snowden OF
Portland spoke on The New America.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17
Chapted I, Continued.

Mrs. Wrandall narveled. .rNot 50
bad as that" And she was a murder
ess, a wanton,
You are hungry. You must be fam
ished--
No. l am not hungry. l have not
thought OF food" She said II IN such
way that the other knew what her
whole mind had been given over 10
since the night before
fresh impulse seized her You
shall have food and place where you
can sleep-and rest" she said Now
please don't say anything more. I do
not want TO know too much. The least
you say tonight the better for-for
both OF US"
With that she devoted all OF her at
tention TO the car. increasing the
speed considerably. Far ahead she
could see tvinkling. will-o -the-visp
lights. the first signs of thickly popu-
lated districts. They we're still eight
or ten miles from the outskirts OF the
city and the way was arduous She
was conscious OF a sudden feeling OF
fatigue The chill OF the night seemed
10 have made itself felt with abrupt,
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17

almost Supplying force. She won
dered If she could keep her strength,
her courage-her nerves.
The girl was English. Mrs. Wran-
dali was convinced Of the fact, almost
Immediately. Enthusiastically English
and apparently of the cultivated type.
In fact, the peculiarities of speech
that determines the London show-girl
or music-hal character were wholly
lacking. Her voice, her manner, even
under such trying conditions, were
characteristic OF the English woman
OF cultivation Despite the dreadful
strain under which she labored, there
were evidences of that curious Sc
renity which marks the English wom-
an OF the better classes; an Unborn
composure, a calm orderliness of the
emotions. Mrs. Wrandall was con-
scious OF sense of surprise, of a
wonder that increased as her thoughts
resolved themselves into something
less chaotic than they were at the time
OF contact with this visible condition.
For mile or more she sent the car
along with reckless disregard for CON-
fort or safety. Her mind was cropping
for something tangible in the way OF
intentions. What was she to do with
this creature? What was to become
OF her? At what street corner should
she turn her adrift? The idea of
handing her over to the police did
not enter her thoughts for an instant.
somehow she felt that the girl was
stranger to the city. She could not
explain the feeling, yet it was with
her and very persistent OF course,
there was a home of some sort, or
lodgings, or friends, but would he girl
dare show herself in familiar haunts?
She found herself wondering why
the poor wretch had not made way
with herself. Escape seemed out of
the question. That must have been
clear to her from the beginning, else
why was she going back there to give
herself up? What better way out of
1t than self-destruction. She would
advise the girl to leave the car when
they reached the center of a certain
bridge that spanned the river! No one
would find her.
Even as the thought took shape in
her mind, she experienced a great
sense OF awe, so overwhelming that
she cried out with the horror of It,
She turned her head for a quick glance
at the mute, wretched face showing
white above the robe, and her heart
ached with sudden pity for her. The
thought OF that slender. alive thing
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17
SIX KINDS OF PorAross

OF preparing potatoes II 70 -, Hau
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17
SYNOPSIS.

CHAPTER I-Chalus wrsncali IS found
murdered n road house near New
York Mrs Wrzncsl = summoned from
the city and Identifies the body. 4 young
woman who accompanied Wraa6sll 70 the
i'm aid sleseo usctly 6.ssp psz-sd Is sus-
gay life and neglected his wife Ms
Wrandz- starts hack Tor New YORK n q.
auto during & bhncinE snow Storm.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17
the death

So great was her fatigue that long
before she finished the meal her tired
lids began to droop. her head to nod
in spasmodic surrenders to an over
towering desire for sleep. Suddenly
she dropped the fork from her fingers
and sank back In the comfortable
chair. her head resting against the
soft, upholstered back. Her lids fell.
her hands dropped to the arms OF the
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17
MapsHB4
8ABINET

will strive to raise ~.
and soul daily into hlgb o~h body
.h, nu W ana happiness: not in 1p liver,
mp mp OF contention with Other. "vsl-
,or 'he help. delight. honor 90 Out
ere. and Tor the Joy and ns -. 9th.
my own life.-John Rusk,n -es Of
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17

The heat melts the cheese and makes
a most tasty sandwich.
Egg sandwIch.-Chop hard cooked
egg. add a Tablespoonful OF soft butter
4 quarter OF a teaspoonful OF WorceS
tershire sauce, salt and paprika 70
taste. Spread on freshly made and
buttered toast. One egg will MAKE
alling for two sandwiches
sardlne SandwIches.-Scrape tno
skin from a box on sardnes, Split to
move the bones and tail and put ih''
a bowl with lemon Juice. let stano ~
hour. drain and mash. spread on ou'
tered toast with lettuce leaves
Baked Bean SandwIch.-Masn tNo
tablespoonfuls OF baked beans MI
with chopped sour pickle. season WIN
salt. pepper and spread on ou''efeo
toast.
Sausage sandwlch.-Fry smSn
sausage. break into small oits An1
spread with chopped celery WIN
dash OF paprika on toast with iie'-
lettuce between the sandwich
Bacon and Egg ssndwIeh.-fry
piece OF bacon and an egg. Brea< ".
bacon into bits and spread WIN ".
egg whole on toast between ie''D'~
leaves. with crisp celery.
Hot Fried sandwlch.-Thisi ID
wich we'll liked but must be eaten ="
one with a good digestion. rrep-
a seasoned cheese filling for the 'A.
witches. cut bread In rounds sp's ,~
with butter then with the cheese w.
ture and put the sandwich Into : w.
frying pan with a little butter. bio..
on both sides and serve with lettu'
salad.
Ne<<E.N~r..<A
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17
(ylREl3
w. N. w., Sail
DEVOTION
surely csnlnd|
Go Futhe|

They were |
|, the country.
tos stories
tie best OF ID
extraordinary
collie belon
aAers grew r.
Inns deemed
wherein to ST
upall the 9TH
That was \
t7vled he, Il
vas Jest as k{
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1914-09-17

The worlds in which We live ars
two
The world | An and the world
DO.
The worlds in which We live At
heart arc one
The world | An. tho fruit HAVE
DONE.
And underneath these worlds Of
flower and fruit.
The world / LOVE. the only living
root.-Henry van Dyke.