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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Moslem Mosque
To Be Raced

Detroit, Mich, August 24-The
Moslem mosque in Highland Park, a
suburb, that for more than year
has stood as the only outward SYM
Dol of Islam in the western world is
to be RACED, and the property sold.
Injection of reforms into the an
cient religion of the prophet. which
it is said caused dissonton in the
ranks of Mohammodans here, and
lack of interest on the part of most
of them We're given by Muhahhad ka-
roub wealthy Moslem real estate
man, whose devotion to the cause
led him to sponsor the movement, as
the reasons for abandonment of the
project to propagate the Islamic faith
in this country.
Added to these is the fact that the
property has boon placed on the tax
rolls by the Highland Park admins
tration, and Mr.. Karoub is compelled
to pay taxes on the mosque, city
officials holding it is vacant proper
ty not used for religious worship"
Mr.. Karoub says his efforts to
found a religious center for his
pt'tJit tpSl So1,V't. W me tAIttS-
sing his disappointment at being for
ced to adopt this course, he added
lie had mo word of censure for my
people" adding if they differed from
himself as to the interpretations of
tho doctrine of Mohammed, ut is
their affair and their right"
Mr.. Karoub came to America sew
eral years ago, a penniless immigrant
from Arabia. Settling in Detroit, he
obtained employment as a laborer
in an automobile factory, and by saw
ing money and making judcious in
vcstmcnt, became wealthy, it is said.
His next ambition was to further
the cause Of Islam in North and South
America and the mosque followed.
The structure was dedicated in
June, 1921, with elaborate ceremonies
conducted by Mufti Mohammad Sa-
diq. Moslem missionary from India,
whose doctrines it is said, caused
split in the congregations; and two
local Moslem sheiks, Khaleel Bizzy
and Hassan Karoub, the latter a
brother of the mosque builder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Annual Reunion
Somerset Academy

The annual reunion Of the Alumni
Of Somerset Academy was held at the
Academy building at Athens with a
good attendance, about 80 of the for
mcr students being present.
At the business session, Guy F.
Williams, q former teacher, presided
and was reelected president. The
other officers were elected: Vice
president, Mrs. Emma Hight of Com
VILE; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Winiircd Jones, Athens; executive
committee, Mrs. Evelyn Paul, Mrs.
Sadie Stoddard and Mrs. Laura Row
ell; committee on resolutions, Howard
Randall, Mrs. Josephine Barker kins-
man, Ernest A. Decker: program
committee, Mrs. Minnie Clark Hight,
Miss Eleanor Williams, Miss Violet
Allen, Howard Randall. Dinner was
served in the Grange hall to 100 or
more. under the direction of Mrs.
Alice Tucker Foss. The repast was
most delicious and was much en-
joyed.
Alter tho dinner, the second session
Of tho reunion was held in the Grange
hall at which time a program made
up of the following numbers was pre-
scented: Community singing: songs,
Miss Grace Fox; violin numbers, Miss
Violet Allen: report of the commit
tee on resolutions; vocal quartet Far
Away" At the evenings entertain
ment a drama was given of which
the special features were aesthetic
dancing Ky Miss Eleanor Williams,
and songs by Miss Violet Allen.
The days festivities closed with a
ball with music by Nay Narncy's or
Chestra.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
NJ. DIS
Continued from Page One)

for the care of the teeth was pre-
scnted
DR.. F. IT. Rislcy of Waterville,
chairman Of the Maine Public Health
Association Cancer Division cmpha :
sized the great importance of early
detection of cancer if this disease is to
be successfully combattcd. "From
seventy to eighty per cent Of cancer
cases can be cured if they are dctec
ted in the very early stages" he said
THE chances for recovery diminish.
however. with each days DELAY"
DR.. lNslcy also discussed the cstob-
lishmont Of Consultation or Observo-
tion Cancer Clinics in the three state
hospitals at Bangor, Portland and
Lewiston. ut is the purpose of these
clinics he said, "to keep under ohsar-
walton patients, especially women at
the time of life when cancer is most
lkely to develop and to give them a
thorough examination twice q year in
order to correct any abnormal condi-
ton and prevent the DEVELOPMENT of
cancer"
Dr. >. Judd Beach, Portland, Chair.
man Of the Maine Public Health As.
sociation Eye Division, spoke of the
vast Importance of good eycsight in
the daily life of every individual
Iart Of the work of his division is TO
prevent blindness in new born in.
fants Another phase of the work is
me prevention of eye accidents in in
dustry. More than $4,000 annually 10
iost IN Maine through prevcntable
eye accidents, he said The loss az
une 70 men who grind tools on en-
cry wheels totals more than 100 weeks
each year, all of which would be
saved II the men had been Willing to
wear goggles. Many children. said
Dr' Beach, are considered "backward'
IN their school work when the real
trouble lies in a defective vision
winch easily could be corrected
through proper treatment. In order
10 protect the eyes Of children. the
speaker urged that all youngsters
nave their eyes examined at least
onco year.
Or. Archer Jordan of Auburn.
Chairman of the Maine Public Health
Associations Division on Dental Hy-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
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MRS. AVERAGE CITIZEN AND The iANirF

fight against an adequate tariff 10
persuade American women that
they will be required to pay al
most prohibitive prices for artlcies
Of necessity, wearing apparel anu
TOYS. Importers insist they VIII
be forced to raise their prices III
order to cover the additional duty.
This is denied by the facts. when
show that under the present rates
the importers make enormous
profits. A toy monkey maze III
Germany, for instance, can De
brought into this country at totai
cost of 81 cents. The price cnarS-
ed by the importer who Is also
the retailer for the monkey Is So
The enormous profit made. on an
electric iron imported to thls
country furnishes another soou
example. The total cost, lnciud-
ing duty, is ffty-nine cents. me
housewife is charged $3.50 by inc
retailer for 1t. A beaded wolfe
dress imported to this country at
q total cost of $3.50 was sold by
the importer for s4S. In all three
cases an additional duty could ne
imposed without affecting the SELL
ing price or causing the importer
any hardship.
The Republican party has al
ways stood for an adequate tariff
in order that the working man or
America might make decent Nv
ing and still be able to compete
with cheap foreign labor. The
present Republican administration
stands for America first and by so
doing it protects the women ana
children in industry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
,Sk0WnEcAm LOCAL NEWS
Somerset County Headquarters Phones, s:m.,. q! :''
PERSONAL MENTION

Miss Edith NJ. Glcdhill who has
been visiting with an uncle in East
Wilton, returned home Wednesday,.
DR.. and Mrs. l.. \. Ellingwood and
Miles Chase of Athens were business
callers in Skowhegan Thursday.
Miss Andree Forticr of Water
Vile is in town. the guest of Miss
Beatrice Pomerieau for two weeks.
Mrs. T.. ID. Lancaster of pittsfeld is
visiting her sister and husband, Mr..
and Mrs. w. o. Chase, River road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathew Thompson of
Cornvillc were in town Thursday on
business.
Gordon Grundy, who has been as
sisting his brother Earl Grllndy, di-
rector of the boys work att he Chest
nut street NJ. r. church in Portland,
has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fortier and
three children of Watcrvillc were
dinner guests Wednesday of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur romcrloau. North
street.
J. II. Kittredgc, who has been in
town on business. also the guest of
Mr.. ana Mrs. Donoyal Cool, West
Front street. has returned to his
home in Augusta
Mrs. Ina Stanley Lord OF Kc2ar
Falls arrived in town Thursday noon
and is the guest OF her sister and
husband, Register OF Deeds and MIS-.
John w. Higgins of Lcavitt street
DR. Stanley NJ. Cover. who has
been enjoying n two weeks vacation
from his professional duties at East
Sullivan, where his family passed
several weeks, returned home Thurs
day evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold l. Judkins
Of Concord, Mass. will arrive in
Athens Friday and will visit with
Mr.. Judkins' aunt and her husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred V. Barker. and
also with relatives in Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Omar Furber
motored to Wilton Wednesday,
where they called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest II. Holman. after which they
went to Livermore Falls, where they
attended the fair.
DR.. and Mrs. II. S. Spear, son
Harvey Of North Arson, and another
relative, motored to Bangor Thurs
day. where the doctor attended
meeting Of the Shriners and the 9TH
err members of the party attended
the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Whittemore,
who have been in town since June.
visiting with Mr.. Whittemore's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph White
more and other relatives, have re-
turned to their home in St. Paul,
MINI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Epworth League DELEGATES

The young people of the Epworth
League of the Centenary Methodist
church, who attended the Epworth
League Institute at kents Hill re-
Gently, passed an evening together
with their chaperons and enjoyed q
Fudge party held at the church YES
tries. At this party plans were COM
pleted and parts assigned for pub
lie service to be held at which time
the delegates Will give their reports
of the Institute meetings. This ser
vice will be held on the evening of
the first Sunday in September and
will surely be one of great interest.
The Skowhegan delegation was sec
ond both in size and in points won
toward the loving cup Of apy dele
cation in the State. The first win
ner vas the league from the largest
NJ. T.. church in the State, the
Chestnut street in Portland, so it
seems that not only the Centenary
church but the town as well has
lrcaso n to he proud of the record of
these young people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
sAHZeYEU

preferred to waive the examination
and await the decision Of the grand
iurv at the September term. Bail in
each case was set at $500 ana was
obtained.
Mrs. Nellie Adams, stepmother OF
Lottie and Lucy Adams, was also
before Judge Sawyer, on charge OF
inducing, persuading and encourag-
ing vice and immortality. Probable
cause was found and Mrs. Adams
furnished bail in the sum of $500 for
her appearance at the September term
of tho Supreme Judicial court
The State in each case was repre-
sented by County Attorney James II.
Thorne of North Arson. and the re-
spondents were without counsel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Fairfield. Giiaorc

On Wednesday evening Miss Mar
ion Kilgore, daughter of Mrs. Ida
Kilgore was married at the home of
her mother on corner of Pine and
West Front streets, to Howard Per-
ley Fairfield of Norrdgewock. son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Will II. Fairfield of
Portland. The ceremony in which
the double ring service was used
was performed at o'clock by the
Rev. George Merriam, pastor of the
Bethany Baptist church.
The bridal couple was attended by
younger sister and her husband,
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Richardson of
Skowhegan. The bride wore a hand
some brown travelling suit and car
ried bridal bouquet of white sweet
peas. The matron carried pink sweet
peas. The guests were the immcd-
late members of both families.
Mrs. Fairfield is a very efficient
and popular nurse and the groom is
employed as bookkeeper for Ford &,
Smiley. road builders. They have a
host of friends in Skowhegan, Nor
ridgewocl and in Smithfeld, the for
NOR home of the bride, who wish for
them much of the worlds best in the
future years
They departed directly after the
ceremony on a wedding trip. Upon
their return they will reside with the
brides mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Three Men and Woman
Held Connection Case
3 Girls Committed

This Friday afternoon, Lottie and
Lucy Adams, daughters of Frank
Adams; and Mildred Williams,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Will
liams. will be taken to HallowelI.
where they will be committed to the
Industrial School for Girls.
Some investigation of the cases of
these three young girls, by Sheriff
John A. Mooers and his deputies. A.
f. Croker of Canaan. George Adams
of Madison, and ]. T. Thibedeau of
Skowhegan. made in both Skowhe-
gan and Madison, resulted in cases
being brought against Basil White
and Mahlon White Of Madison, and
Fred Mckay of Skowhegan, charging
each with statutory offense in con-
nection with these girls.
At the three hearings Of the West
ern Somerset municipal court at the
court house Thursday, before Judge
Elmer w. Sawyer, the State VS.. the
above mentioned, each respondent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Tracey-CarIc

Many friends in Skowhogan will
be interested to know that on
Thursday. August "a, Leighton
Goodwin Tracey, ono Of the twin
sons of DR.. Odlin Hobbs Traccy, who
for some years was the pastor of the
First Baptist church and later one
OF the associate pastors of the Fed
Grated church, was married at Wa
terboro to Miss Crete Muriel earle.
The affair was quite an elaborate
wedding. being performed in a
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
PERSONAL MENTION

Mr.. and Mrs. Maylon Dane are pa
rents of an eight pound boy born
Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Williams of
Hartland were in town the first of
the week and were guests of Mrs.
Flora Williams of North avenue.
Miss Leila Fairbrother, steno-
Grapher in the office of Holt and
Hight, is having a vacation and is
the guest of Mrs. Myron White
more on the Malbons Mills road.
Mrs. George Clement and daughter
Eleanor, of Smithfield, have been
guests for the past few days of Mrs.
Clements mother, Mrs. Ida NJ. Kill
gore, corner of Pine and West Front
streets.
Mrs. Scott Robinson and her
guests. Mrs. John McIlwrath and
daughter Flora of Matapan. Mass.
went to I'ai1igrevc's Bay at Lake
wood Wednesday night, where they
will pass q week with DR.. Julia Nay
Kincaid.
Rev. and Mrs. Leslie w. Grundy
and two children of Phillips are Wis
iting Mr.. GrundN's parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. john II. Grundy of Mechanic
street, and with Mrs. Grundy's
brother and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Al
ton H. Cleveland. Madison avenue.
George Pratt Maxim of Newton,
Mass, and a brother-in-1aW Frank
Hutchins of Jersey City, have been
cd
nesday their families passed the day
with them. Both MIR. and Mrs. Maxim
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchins are pass
ing some weeks in Waterville with
relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. John Hatch of Mont
pclier, VT, who were on their way by
machine to Bangor where they will be
guests. of Mrs. Hatch's people. were in
town Wednesday evening calling on
Undertaken and Mrs. Thomas G. Lord
of Turner avenue. Mr.. Lord and Mr..
Hatch were classmates at the Univer-
sity of Maine.
Rev Herbert L. Nichols will preach
in Waterville Sunday at the morning
service of the Methodist church. At
ter the service EIr. and Mrs. Nichols
will go to Norway where at the home
OF their daughter and husband, Mr.
and Mrs. Willard Labroke, they will
meet their son and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis A. Nichols and daughter
Bertha Marie of Chicago, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie F. Weeks and
little daughter. Louise, of Ithaca, n.
". who have been visiting with Mr..
Weeks people in Randolph, arrived in
town Wednesday evening to visit with
Mrs. Weeks parents. Rev. and Mrs.
George Merriam at the Bethany par
sonage. Mr.. Weeks is this September
to return to Colby College where he
was formerly a member of the college
faculty where he will be assistant
chemistry professor. Friends Of Mr..
and Mrs. Weeks in Skowhegan are
pleased to learn that they are to be
located so near home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25

spoke a few words Of greeting to the
people assembled.
County Agent CLARENCE Day of the
Kcnnebec Farm Bureau gave short
talk on poultry culling. He spoke of
tho methods of determining if a hen
was a layer or liar" by observing
the color of the legs, bill and other
parts of the body. He also said that
the Farm Bureau was to give demon
STATIONS of this work in every town
in the county and that all interested
should see that arrangements were
made for the demonstration to be held
in their locality.
During the forenoon, also, there
was a tractor demonstration by the
Fordson Tractor, which was sent to
the meeting by the Capitol City
Motor Corporation. This demonstra-
ton YVES watched with much inter
est by the men present and it vas
noticeable that there We're also q
number of women in the audience.
AT noon picnic lunches were served
which supplemented by the ice cream
soda and candy that was on sale,
gave every one that comfortable
feeling.
Interesting Demonstration
At l o'clock the people gathered in
the grove again and more Singing
was in order. Following the singing
several members Of the MinncTaWa
Girls Club OF East Na5salboro gave
. =. -, ,c1
kinds of sofa pillows. This demon
stration was watched with much in
terest by all of the ladies present.
The girls giving the demonstration
were Girlanlinc Priest and Ethclyn
and Evelyn Hussey, all members Of
the own-your- own-roo,n project OF
that club.
The fine talk by Mr.. Nelson then
followed, to which ell listened with
4 great deal of interest. A. ID.
Clement of Portland, manager of the
Maine Farmers Exchange, spoke
briefly to the meeting, telling of the
work of his organization which is n
cooperative organization selling TO
the Farmers Unions of Maine.
The crowd then went to the ball
game between the two Pomona
Oranges, which was won by Kcnncbec
Pomona by a score that was alleged
to have been 10 to 3. This game
was full of thrills and was the cause
Of many sore Threats last night
Following the game the crowd
broke up. with pleasant memories
Of this field day and hopes for an
other next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Rotarians Entertain

Judge Robert w. Hill Governor of
the 3lst District of Rotary Clubs,
which includes. Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Rhode Island, and part of
Massachusetts, was 4 guest of the
SkoWhegan club Wednesday at which
time he made his first official visit
JudA Hill was accompanied by
Robert w. Caverly of Lynn, Mass,
past president of the Lynn Club:
Daniel +. Sullivan, president of the
Fall River Club Of Fall River, Mass,
and DR.. Robert Farquaar of Law
renee. Mass, a past president of the
Lawrence Club. The party was CON
vcyed to SkoNhogan by Blaine S.
Vilcs of Augusta, president Of the
Capital City Club.
Clair r. Marston of Watcrville, was
also a guest. Luncheon was served
at Hotel Oxford to large number
of members and guests. William
Foley furnished piano music and also
played the accompaniment for the
Rotary Club songs which were lead
by Ralph W. Leighton and DR..
F'arquhar. Members of the Cover
nors suite gave brief remarks, Gov
crnor Hill being the special speaker
of the afternoon. He mentioned the
significance in Rotary. its growth
during the II years since it came in
to existence and explained its
limited membership regulation and
summed up the motive Of Rotary as
knowing and loving each other.
Governor Hill graciously welcom-
cd the Skowhegan Rotary Club into
the National Organization which he
represented. The closing of a most
happy afternoon was the singing of
AUD Lang Syne".
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Letter Boxes Painted

Uncle Sans letter boxes in Show
hogan are receiving coat of letter
box green" paint by Joseph H. Muir
ray. Trere are 81 boxes in town,
three of which are the large package
boxes. A new package box has been
shipped to take the place of the
damaged box at the foot of Madison
avenue. near the Somerset Traction
Company's waiting room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
William Steward

William Steward died Thursday
morning at the Somerset hospital.
where he had been patient for
about two weeks. The cause OF death
was lockjaw, which was caused from
on injury to one Of his hands.
Mr.. Steward was born in Bingham
and was the son of Eli and Ada
William Steward. He was 80 years
of age. Mr.. Steward Is survived by
his wife and two little sons.
The funeral will be held in Mos
cow on Saturday. Much sympathy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25

Rev. Leslie Grundy of Phillips has
installed his receiving radio at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
John II. Grundy on Mechanic street,
here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
Poultry Socialists Here

o. NJ. Wilbur. the poultry specialist
of Orono, was in town Thursday and
with c. A. Storer the Somerset
County Farm Bureau agent went
over the work of the Poultry Culling
Company which the Bureau is to con-
duct during the month of September.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25

1t stands to reason that favoring
extracts like Bakers made of pure
fruits and best ingredients, will i'm
part more delicious favor than eE-
tracts manufactured of chemicals.
All good grocers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25

is expressed for the family in theil
sorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25
PEPPER AND CHEESE
GREEN OLIVE RINGS

It's often easy to decide on TIE
bulky portion of salad. but more
difficult to think of a new garnish
or dressing that will appeal. This
one is well worth trying:
Take 4 cake of cream cheese
and season it with salt and pa
prika. Stir in one-fourth cup finely
chopped Spanish green olives. 4
slice of pimento may be added
if a touch Of red is desired.
Remove the seeds and white
membranes of a sweet pepper
and stuff with cheese and olive
mixture. Put on ice and when
very cold, slice in thin rings with
q sharp knife. Use as q salad
garnish.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25

Johnson MAYHEM Of lto"klana W1s
before l.. S. COMMISSIONS
Reid "Wednesday, at Bangor, on tfe
charge Of having in his possession
200 gallons Of cider and three gallons
of alcohol. lie was hold in 500 for
the February term Of the t. $. Dis
triCt Court and committed in dc-anIt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-08-25

yVuISeI1 heeP V001 "H~
CHEEKY!
Be certain you get
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
the kind in the RED and
GREEN package that
bears the signature OF
w. K. Kellogg, originator
of Corn Flakes. None are
genuine without it!
Also makers of KELLOGG'S
KRUMBLES and KELLOGG'S
BRAN. cooked and krumblcd
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-11
SPECIAL FERRY TONIGHT.

Account FireEien's Bail. Leaves
Thane SIS, calling at Treadwell
and Douglas. Leaves Juneau l a.
M, calling at Douglas, Treadwell,
Thane. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-02-11
CUBAN MARINES
ARE WITHDRAWN
Secretary DENLY Issues Ord
ers Recalling Marines
from Cuba.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE de-
tachmert eff 375 marines, stationed at
Camaguey, Cuba, has been ordered TO
be Withdrawn by Secretary Edwin
DENLY, acting upon a recommends
ton CT the State Department.
The State Department recommends
ton, it is understood, was based upon
a report given by Brigadier General
EnoCh Crowder at a recent confer
erce upon his return from the island
republic, where he has been as an
American observer, especially in ref
erence to financial and legislative
matters. He is said to have stated
that the marines no longer were need
ed a. Camaguey and that they should
be Withdrawn.
Secretary DENLY said the marines
world be sent to Guantanamo Bay.
where they would encamp. They were
sent to Camaguey during the World
War for the purpose, it was said, OF
protecting sugar interests.