The Republican journal., 1909-05-20
County Correspondence.
MON ROE.

MONROE.
The baccalaureate sermon delivered June 9th
by Rev. C. H. Mckinney very able one.
He gave an interesting talk to the High school.
The pleasing manner in which he addressed
them, land the kindly advice and encouragement
he gave them when they are to go out in the
world, will long remain in their memory. His
text was, Learn to do we'll" The church was
prettily decorated for the occasion and the
choir rendered some very pretty selections. -.
The Senior class of Monroe High school had
their graduation May 18th. 1t was fine even
ing and the town hall was crowded. The class
consisted of nine, seven girls and two boys.
The hall was decorated in an appropriate man
ner with deep background of green. Over
the stage were the figures 1909. There were
ported plants in profuson and the hall was
lavishly trimmed with the class colors, pink
and white. The class motto was Excelsior.
The salutatory was given by Clarence Dickey;
history by Mildred Emery: essay, Fall of Car
thage, by George Maddox, prophecy by Beatrice
! Billings; essay, Preservation of Maine Forests,
by Lucina 1de; presentation of gifts by Gladys
| Bartlett; essay, where There's Will There
| is Way" by Janet Fairbanks; valedictory by
Ethel Littlefield Mrs. Will Jones of Brooks
| presided at tine piano and Mr.. Jones sang one
| fine selection. Everything passed off finely.
The scholars did much credit to their four years
| training by Mr.. Fred Nickerson, and much
credit to themselves. Mr.. Felker distributed
| the diplomas as the class marched around the
stage. 1t is hoped that the Monroe High school
| will long continue and flourish as it has in the
past. The annual meeting of the W.C.T.U.was
held with Lora Chase May 7th and the follow
ing officers were chosen for the ensuing year:
Pres, Miss S. A. Mansur First Vice Pres,
Mrs. Fannie Shields; Second Vice Pres, Mrs.
Della Nealley; Recording Secy., Mrs. Lora
Chase; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Lizzie
Haskell; Treasurer, Miss Julia White. A
! tribute of love was paid to the past President
who had served so loyalty and faithfully for
four years and the best wishes of the Union go
with her in her poor health The next meet
ing will be with Annie Conant May 21st.....
Sumner Stevens is building new house,.
Horses are very high and scarce in this sec
ton this spring.. Herbert Littlefield has
~O~~N $1,000
out by the county commissioners last fall from
the Jackson road across to the Brooks road, land
will begin work this week.. -. Henry Butler,
who has been in such poor health for long
time died last week. He was alone IN the
world with one to care for him.. About
every farmer in town will plant from to III
acres of potatoes this year.. May 18th the
graduating class of the Monroe High school
gave free reception and dance in the
Town Hall. A large crowd was present.
Cobb's orchestra furnished music. go. Miss
Anna L. Wildes of Belfast is visiting her old
home here. Mrs. Fred Cunningham, who has
had long sickness, is able to ride out. Her
many friends are pleased at her recovery.
Wilder Parker is gaining. Mrs. Almeda
Bowen will begin repairs on her house and add
a new L this week.