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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
Possible End
GrOn Divorce at
Portland Today

Portland, Me-, Dec. 9-The Grou
divorce case which opened a week
ago in the Superior Court is expect
ed to come to q close by Monday
night. The cross-eXamination OF
Nlels Gron, the libelee, Lad lust be-
gun today, when adjournment was
taken, until Monday morning. II
VIII be concluded then in an hour
and a half, by agreement of counsel
to expedite the hearing.
Aside from his testimony regarding
the gradual estrangement that has
Deen creeping into his relations with
ms nine year, old son, Niels, Jr., Mr.,
irons testimony was concerned prin-
cipally with denials of the accuse
tons made by his wife in her long
Dill Of specifications.
Many of the boys letters to him.
showing his change of sentiment.
were read. In one he wrote, II thinl,
you should pay my school bill. It is
$25S." Another reads: Il need new
clothes, l have been sick. I have sent
you my doctors bills. Will you nav
them?' H'
A letter of a reproachful nature
was written by the boy after a two
weeks stay at Poland Spring with
Els father. last summer. "Of course
l caught your tonsilitis," he wrote
HOW could I help it. in the same
room with you? I had to have nv
neck lanced, SO I am pretty sore"
A later letter wound I'D abruptlv
with Il am not going to write Won
any more letters" 1t was signed
cHrtly, Junior Green" Screen" wa
the name said to have been taken bv
MRS. Gron when she came here two
years ago with the boy, with the in
tention Of concealing their where
abouts.
Inc use or this name appeared to
be the thing that cut the father most
deeply. THAT is the greatest dis
respect he could show me-" he said
with feeling. "Since received tbosa
Junior Green letters. he never has
been willing to sign his'n name 'Gron. I.
nor speak ONE"
For the first time since the bear-
ing opened. Mr.. Gron's reason for
writing the 17-point letter. contain.
ing accusations against his wife. was
given in court. II wrote that letter"
nc explained, "in order to prevent
what was in it from coming TO the
world. had to find my child. He
nad been absent from me for moro
than a year.
what ! wrote Mrs. Gron was de-
signed to bring her to her senses
ana TO recall to her mind facts that
sne mad told me. wanted to i'm
press upon her that these facts must
not get out, and injure the bov,s
name and future.
Mr.. Gron denied that a pre-nuntia,
agreement existed to sign away ali
right to his wife's property. and that
ne mad threatened his wife with vio-
renee or drank heavily. He also
denied having insulted her before
her family and friends, attempted 70
coerce her into giving up control of
her property. or opened her letters
containing checks and held the
checks until she gave him money
Some 20 checks were admitted
which Mr.. Gron claimed he either
gave his wife or used them for nav.
ment OF household bills. During II
months when he was only present in
the home four months, he said no
turned $4,000 over to her.
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Jail and Fine for
Selling Hard Cider

Bangor, Dec. 9.-GarfieId Haskell OF
LAGRANGE was before the municipal
court today charged with selling 40
gallons Of hard cider to Ralph /. Sho-
rey CT that town aad was fined $500 and
costs and six months in tail with six
months more in defauL He appealed.
Deputy Chief Bunker. who was the
complainant. said that shorey got much
intoxicated on the cider and is now
serving 80 days in Jail for creating
disturbance.
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THE MATTER OF ATMOSPHERE

ington delegates of our neighbors of
Central America, Nicaragua. Hondu-
ras, Guatemala, Salvador and Costa
Rica. They are met on invitation of
President Harding to consider ways
and means for promoting a stable
condition in that part Of the world.
The inhabitants, the more intelligent
Of them, have long wished to bring
about concord between the govern
ments Of the respective countries, but
revolutions in that part of the world
have been of such frequency-there
are so-called progressives there, in
deed Central America is Astounding
with them, and nothing better suits
their fancy than starting a revolution
overnight-that previous attempts
have failed. Only last August repre-
sentatives of three of these countries
met on board one of our cruisers and
drew up a plan of union similar to
that to which these republics agreed
back in 1907 but which had not been
consummated. The persistent effort,
which Is being made by these coun-
tries, notwithstanding the many slips,
is encouraging.
All five of these republics are again
represented in Washington and will
consider, as well, other matters such
as limitation of land armament. AS
Il is now, the Central American poll
tician who may get control of the
army sets himself up in power, a
state Of affairs not easily corrected
and kept so, but the endeavor should
receive the support of this country.
The administration is doing every
thing within it's power to promote
stability. Secretary Hughes in well
coming the delegates remarked on the
most friendly atmosphere" they
would find in Washington.
Whether this convention secures it's
purpose we trust 1t will find in the
Washington atmosphere all the
friendliness Of which our secretary
Of state spoke. They will so far as
the administration is concerned.
though one element in Congress may
be an unpleasant reminder Of the
revolutionists with whom they have
to contend at home in Central Amer
| lea. Nor Is this matter of "atmos-
phere" a Pigment of the imagination
and 1t should not be permitted to
become so. Great effort has been
made by far seeing leaders in the
| countries Of the new world in the past
| fifty years to bring about this friend
4, ly atmosphere.
All conferences have about them an
| atmosphere. Surrounding our recent
| Washington Conference was a friend
ly one. such as has not been expert
enced at any Of the old world confer
ences, judging by the reports re-
ceived. A friendly atmosphere pre-
supposes confidence, mutual esteem
and a disposition to fulfil obligations.
May the time never come when these
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READFIELD

Mrs. w. G. Smith is on q visit
with her mother and brother at
Warwick. Mass.
The ladies Of the Universalist
society will hold their annual mid
winter sale at the Grange hall next
Tuesday afternoon and evening,
Dec. II. Booths of fancy articles
will be on sale, also other centers Of
attraction. An entertainment will
follow in the evening.
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Augusta Is q good city. a munic-
lpality Of which to be proud-also for
which 1t is proper to show an inter-
Get. An opportunity to do that Is
afforded by the municipal election.
,bday. II you are interested in the
town so and vote. IT you are not.
siay al home and Hold your peace for
the next two years.
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Editorial Comment
(The Aroostook Pioneer)


Congratulations to Charles F
Flynt and his three sons upon ao-
curing the majority of capital stock
ir the Kennebec Journal Company OF
Augusta.
For nearly a half century Mr.
Flynt has been associated with the
state paper" at Augusta. He has
:'een personally responsible for a
great deal Of the success of the en-
terprise which is recognized as one
Of the best printing plants in New
England.
Associated with Mr.. Flynt are his
three sons who are well qualified by
example and training to carry to the
journal many of the fine traits and
abilities of the parent.
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Tired Body Cells
NEED FATHER JOHNS MEDICINE
II you are tired and run down,
your body cells should not be whipped

into temporary
ctivity by
drugging. What
YOU need is
The real tonic
food elements of
F at h err Johns
Medicine which
helps you drive
ont impurities,
and 10 rebuild
new flesh and
health. No drugs
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Maine Gossip
The KirdlU Word

The kindly word-oh, speak it now,
To those. you meet today,
Although the hair be white as snow
And querulous their way.
There's many who feel the cruel scorn,
Or the sharpened touch Of grief,
Who all their lives must lonely mourn
For death to bring relief.
The world cares not for the broken
heart
Or the heart with sorrow bowed,
It's cruel and cold, with a venomed
Yet sad at the gloomy shroud.
have no love for the loveless smile
But the kindly smile and the soulful
Are truly worth the while.
Oh. keep not back the kindly word,
The pleasant word of cheer
The happy smile. the laughing jest,
To lessen or dry tear.
A happy song from gladstone heart
Is boon to many given,
That falls as water on parched throat
Or ascends as prayer to heaven.
Keep BACK the cruel. idle Jest.
That falls on the wounded heart,
And hush the tone that unconfessed
Is meant for poisonous dart.
But speak the loving, kindly word
To cheer along the way,
And sing as cheerfully rs a bird
And bless sad hearts-today!
Mrs: George Ames, Appleton, Me-,
Rockland Courier Gazette.
A request for the Rockland Board
( of Aldermen to refuse future admis-
sion to the city Of travelling carni-
walls was made recently by Z. w.
Macdonald, secretary of the chamber
of commerce. When asked to state
his reasons for the request Mr.. Mac
Donald replied that his principal
reason. though by no means the only
one, is to safeguard the health of the
community.
DR.. John r. Mott. general secre-
tary Of the International committee
or the YIN. c. A. will attend two
day conference of Maine associa-
ZION and church workers at Port
land. Dec. 1918. This meeting is one
of series to be held in twenty
American cities with DR.. Mott as
speaker in furtherance Of a nation
wide forward movement in religious
work
At the regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Franklin County Com
nissioners. the time was largely de-
voted to hearing representatives Of
the wild land owners, through which
the proposed Arnold Trail Highway
will be built and upon whom the bur-
den of taxation will fall. The county
commissioners have not reported
their decision regarding the road,
and will not do SO until the last Tues
Gay of this month. but the road via
Enstis has been surveyed and it is
generally understood that the de-
cision will be in it's favor.
Through the generosity Of Will
liam 2. Kendall of Bowdoinham. who
gives to the city of Bath the bcquest
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The name Of the foreman OF the
Massachusetts jury that acquitted
.,onzi is Imbescheid. Luckily for
him the reports Of the trial were
carefully proof read and Imneche no
here appears-in the print.
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Portland. Me-, Tee. 9.-Frank W.
raiher, treasurer of the ]. E. Pal
mer Company. died today, aged 81.
ne was identified with commercial
Hie IN the city 80 years, and since
sraduation from Portland high
scnoei. He Is survived by his widow,
q daughter, Marjorie, and a brother,
FRED H.. with whom he had been as
ISOLATED in business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

It's false economy to use q flavor.
ing extract OF Questionable quality
ana run the risk Of spelling a dessert.
when Baker's Certified Extracts are
20 readily obtainable.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The President was a little slow
getting his message to Congress but
il. was worth waiting for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

your Christmas shopping you are
likely to find yourself trailing be-
hind.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

The polls are to be open in this
city from 6 A. M. to P. NJ, today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

made by the late Charles d, Clarke,
former editor of the Bath Times, the
city receives ar additional sum to be
expended in support Of the Bailey
School of Industries. Tie amount
returned by Mr.. Kendall, with an adj
ditional sum made up by Judge John
J. Keegan, executor Of Mr.. Clarke's
will, gives the city five hundred del
lars for the school and the gift will
be known as the Charles D. Clarke
fund
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WHAT IT MEANS
TO Be run DOWN.

A RUN DOWN" feeling is a dam
~ ger signal. If you neglect it,
= you are leaving the door wide
open to dangerous diseases.
Build yourself up to health and
strength with Guides Pepto- Mangan.
It will purify and enrich your blood,
tone up your nervous system, and help
you eat well. sleep well and feel well.
Guides Pepto- Mangan is a time-tried
tonic, recommended by physicians for
over ~ years. At your druggist
liquid Or tablets, as you prefer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

With all the handicaps whieh
usually arise unless YOU have begun
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11
YOUNG ORCHARDS
HOW TO PROTECT
Three METHODS

Three methods of protecting young
orchards from injury by mice in
winter are mentioned In circular is
sued by the Maine College of Agricul-
ture extension service. One method
is the use of wire screening. another
wrapping strips of tarred paper
around the trunks Of the trees. and
the third method the use Of poison
bait. Each method the circular de-
scribes in detail.
The Wire Screen Method
The material best suited for this
purpose is galvanized wire screening,
similar to that used for window
screens, having to 10 meshes to
the inch. This wire should be
painted with a good paint Of white
lead and oil to insure its length OF
life. When cut into pieces each sec
ton should be Of such dimensions as
to be capable OF protecting the tree
until risk of injury from mice IL past.
These dimensions should be approx
mately Is inches for height and Is
inches for width. The wire should be
placed so as to form cylinder about
the base OF the tree, and II 1t Is to
serve the purpose Of protection
against borers. it should not come
nearer than half an inch at any place
until the tree is six or seven years
old. This means that when applied
the first year after tree is set in the
orchard the wire will probably not
come within two or three inches OF
the trunk at any n0int
This method does not have to be
repeated each fall, for the wire once
in place is considered a permanent
protection against mice.
This wire should be imbedded in
the soil at the base and fastened with
durable wire in at least two places
so that it will not permit entry OF
mice between the folds. If borers are
to be kept out it is well to weave the
loose ends of the wire into the mesh,
so as to make tight joint the entire
height of the wire. and at the top
the hole should be filled, and renewed
each season, with cotton waste or low
grade cotton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-11

Ostecpaths of Maine and elsewhere
are grieved to learn of the death of
DR.. George A. Still, president of the
American School of Osteopathy, and
Surgeon-in-C Chief of the college hos
pital, who was accidentally shot and
killed Nov. "a, at his home, Kinks
vile, Mo. He was member of the
American Association for Advance
Eeons of America, and American
Chemists, and a Rotarian. He at
tracted nation wide attention several
years ago when he operated and
saved the life of a young man who
was shot through the heart.
Miss Flora M. Staples of Old Or
chard recently had the pleasure of
calling on her three grandparents,
Mrs. Hattie f. Stuart Of Saco and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hussey of Bid
deford Pool, and her two great
grandparents, Mrs. Elizabeth Rich,
also of Biddeford Pool, and Mrs. AL
media Hill of Lyman. The combined
ages of the five grandparents total
over $50 years. Mrs. Rich, the oldest
January, and among the pleasures
she enjoyed on Thanksgiving day
was an automobile ride with her
grand daughter. Mrs. John Wildes.
The annual meeting of The Frank
lin County Jersey Breeders Associa-
ton was held recently at Farming
ton. The following officers were
elected: President, Nelson D. Keith
Of Industry; vice president, Clyde E.
Luce of Pennington; secretary
treasurer, Walter E. Mosher of
Pennington. The board of directors
consists of the above officers together
with Elwyn H. Jones of Wilton.
Ralph l.. Worthley of Strong, Leon
Smith of Chesterville and Margaret
McLain of Strong. 1t was voted to
raise funds by subscription for spe-
cial premiums on Jersey stock in CO.
operation with the Franklin County
Agricultural Society.
Light house tender Zizania which
is due in the river the first Of the
week to take up buoys in both the
Kennebec and Sasanoa rivers, ar
rived at Bath early Friday morning
and may be used to break ice farther
up in order that coal barges may
| proceed to Gardiner and possibly to
Hallowell and Augusta. She will be
obliged to break ice any way several
miles above Bath in order to get up
| the buoys. Thomas S. Gibbons, gen
eral manager of the Kennebec Tow
boat Co. received word Thursday
! night from Andrew P. Lane, State
fuel director, that the Zizania was to
be sent to Bath and remain there
as headquarters for a few days and
break ice farther up inasmuch as
four barges with coal are consigned
to the up river cities. With this
northeasterly spell of weather they
are not expected before Sunday and
therefore it will be useless to begin
breaking until they arrive.
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Augusta Lodge Directory
;ETII E1EN LODGE. NO. IS, r. q

A. M. Special communication Monday
eveninx. Dec. IL. Work in E. A. de-
gree. al sojournins brethren cor
PEARLE + FULLER. Sec: ;.
ROSE OF SHARON CHAPTER. NO.
Is, o. e. S. Stated meeting on the LIST
Wednesday Of each month at Masonic
Temple. All sojourning members are
cordially invited to attend.
ALICE N. CLARK. W. M.
ELSIE NJ. PINGREE. Sec.
Odd Fellows Hall
ASYLUM LODGE. NO. 70, I. o. o. =.
Regular meeting Friday evening q
Ellis E. WALKER. sec'y.
JE,HTHA ENGAGEMENT, NO. 8
Tuesday, Dec. IL. second nomination OF
officers. Golden Rule degree. Re
'ie JOHN c. HowEs. CT
q. s. PEASLEE. Scribe.
CANTON AUGUSTA, NO. 9, P. N.
Regular meeting every third Tuesday
nation OF officers, inspection Of Canton.
GEORGE H. WADLEIGH. Capt.
A. n. DRUMMOND. Clerk.
r. s. cAPEN REsEKAH LODGE.
No. So. I. o. D. F., meets Cd and 4th
Wednesday evening at 7.so O'CLOCK
E EKs. k sApfH =. MM n 81 Rec. Sec.
mch26.m-w-f,1yr
cALANTHE LODGE, NO. So. x. p
-ad nj T.SU
at Castle hall. Water street.
PETER BUSH. JR., C. C.
PERCY E. D. KNOX, K. OF n. ana 9.
mon-tu-wed-tf
G. A. z, THE REGULAR MEETING
Of Seth Williams Post No. 1s. first
Thursday OF each month
GEO 2; GAY, com nm adi.tor+
AUGUSTA LODGE NO. 1854, 6.P.o.E.
Regular meetings in the Elks' Home;
winthrop street the Zach se montb at ah
0''0cA EDWARD P DUNN, e. r.
w. G. THOMAS. Sec.
tn1.m-w-th.tf
kENNEBEc LODGE, NO. 1853.
Loyal Order Of Moose, meets IN 2. A;
r. hall, Water street, first ana thlrd
Wednesday evening Of each month at
F. B. THOMAS, Dictator.
. w. W. JACKSON. Sec. Is Pike ST.
U.o.G.c. MORRILL, coMMANDERY
No. 1926. Regular meetings second and
fourth Tuesday of every month at S.0o
o'clock at Golden Cross hall.
M, +. SMITH, N. G.
w. z. CLOUGH, E. K. r.
LOMBARD CAMP, 2751 ROYAL
Neighbors of America. Meetings Sec
ond and fourth Friday evenings of
each month at G. A. r. hall.
BERTHA NJ. OVERLOOK, Oracle.
JULIA T.. ROBINSON. Rec.
jn1 .mon-wed-fri,1yr
AUGUSTA CAMP NO. 7400, M. w. A.
Regular meeting second and fourth
Monday Of each month at G.. A. r.
hall.
]. H. ELLIS. JR.. Consul.
BERT L. NICHOLAS. Clerk.
m-w-f,tf
SETH WILLIAMS NATIONAL RE-
lief Corps, No. 96. Regular meetings
in Grand Army hall the second and
fourth Wednesday Of each month at
MABEL DEARBORN, Pres.
EMMA A. GANNETT. Sec'y.
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will be absent from the conferences
between Uncle Sam and his neigh
bors.
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Eastern Steamship Lines, Inc.
Boston and
Portland Line
8XPRESS PASSENGER AND
FREI6HT SERVICE

PARE $500 sTATER00MS sl.so
STEAMSHIP GOVERNOR DIN0LEY
Leave Portland Tuesdays, THURSDAYS
and Saturdays at p. NJ.
Return, leave Boston Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays at p. M.
At Boston connection is made via
the Metropolitan Line express freight
steamers for New York and points
South and West.
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Through the generosity of Will
liam B. Kendall of Bowdoinham. who
gives to the city of Bath the bcQuest
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SETH WILLIAMS NATIONAL RE.
lief Corps, No. 90. Regular meetings
in Grand Army hall the second and
fourth Wednesday of each month at
$50 p. n.
MABEL DEARBORN, Pres.
EMMA A. GANNETT. Sec'y.
oh 81 ~, n n -yvpd- fri
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The Tarred Paper Method

Quite a number Of growers still
make use Of tarred paper as pro-
lection AMI this will undoubtedly
keep the mice away. 1t should be
applied each fall before settled cold
weather and removed in the spring. 1t
may be placed closely against the tree
and tied with string. A three-foot
strip, cut down the middle and then
these narrow strips cut into pieces, OF
a size determined by the size OF the
trees, is usually an economic way to
prepare the paper for application. II
low limbs are encountered with Is
inch strips, simply fold them over to
fit the trees. The bottom of each
tarred paper protector should be
buried in soil so that no entrance can
be made under the bottom OF the
paper cylinder. Mice will not eat
through this material and it serves as
an inexpensive method of control.
If tarred paper is used do not fail
to remove it in the spring as soon as
the last snow is gone. To delay this
operation may mean that the tree
will suffer from too high temperatures
and poor ventilation.
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pORTLAND-NEW YORK FEEI0HT
SERVICE
DIRECT FREIGHT SERVICE BE.
TWEEN PORTLAND AND NEW
YORK is RESUMED FROM THE
lew STATE PIER. PORTLAND. ME.
THROUGH RATES AND DIRECT
TRACK CON NEG T IONS WITH
MAINE CENTRAL AND GRAND
TRUNK RAILROADS.
Tel 66o0 -
n, A. CLAY, Superintendent.
FRANKLIN Wharf, Portland.
may1dtf
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Municipal election today.
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Odd Fellows Hall

ASYLUM LODGE, NO. 70, I. Q. o. =.
Regular meeting Friday evening q
1870 o'clock.
ELLIS E. WALKER. Sec'y.