Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-05-26
MONMOUTH
Corn Canning Factory in Order
of Erection at South
Monmouth
INVITATIONS RECEIVED
FOR BATES WEDDING RE.
CEPTION

Lewiston men are about to build a
corn canning factory at South Mon
mouth on land purchased of P. f.
Frost, merchant, situated on the line
OF the electric railroad. The factory
will be built and equipped according
to the latest methods. The lumber is on
the grounds and the work of building
will begin at once. 1t is expected to be
be completed by early fall in time for
the seasons work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Whelstein and
infant son returned Tuesday from Ell
Paso, Texas, and are visiting friends
in town. They went to Texas about
three years ago, where Mr.. Whelstein
has been employed on the Southern
Pacific railroad.
Mrs Charles Nash of Lewiston has
opened her cottage on the shore of
Cochnewagan lake.
Miss Morgan of Lewiston is drilling
the Juniors Of Monmouth academy for
the Junior exhibition to be held the
first week in June.
Miss Ethel Hall, who has been con-
fined to the house with a lame knee,
is able to be out on crutches.
A. ]. Long is setting out 100 apple
trees on his farm on High street.
Mrs. Mary Bailey of Winthrop
Beach, Mass, was recent guest of
her brother, Frank Greenlef and fam
lily.
Mrs. F. A. Blaisdell has been chosen
delegate to represent the Congrega-
tional Sunday school at the Kennebec
County Sunday School convention held
in Albion May % and 26.
Mr. and Mrs Henry S. Bates have
sent out invitations to the wedding re-
ception Of their daughter, Miss Mar
garet Abbie and Harold Percival
Smith for Thursday evening, June ],
at Grange hall.
G. X. Norris Relief Corps held its
regular meeting Wednesday afternoon
at Grange hall with good attendance.
One new candidate was installed. AT
the close of the meeting, a member Of
the corps. Mrs. Bette Woodbury.. was
presented a recognition pin, in view Of
her long and faithful work as officer
and chairman of committees in the or
der. Mrs. Lila, Flanders, president Of
the corps. made the presentation speech,
emphasizing the loyalty of this charter
member of G. *. Norris Relief Corps,
through a period of more than 80 years
Mrs. Woodbury. made graceful speech
of acceptance, expressing her surprise
and deep appreciation of the honor con-
ferred. Refreshments were served.
At the regular meeting of Monmouth
Grange Wednesday evening the Third
and Fourth Degrees were conferred on
five candidates. Refreshments Of sand
wiches, cake and coffee were served.
Memorial services will be held Sun
day morning in Cumston hall. Rev.
Louis Green Of the Congregational
church will preach the Memorial ser
mon before G. K Norris Post and Re-
lief Corps.
Sunday at P. NJ. the Junior League
and Epworth League Of the Methodist
church will meet in the chapel and
church as usual. The regular Sunday
evening service will be held in the
church.
Mrs Addie Sawyer has gone to Hop
kinton, Mass, her former home, to
visit relatives and attend the annual
Old Home Association which Is held In
connection with Memorial day program
for all past and present residents Of
the town.
George W. Field Of okland was in
town Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Lettie Daley Of Portland was
the guest Of Mrs. w. F. Lord this week.
Dinner will be served Memorial day
to the @. X. Norris Post. w. r. Corps
ana their friends Tuesday noon at
Grange hall. All tho school children
In town are invited to Join in the march
which starts from the Center school,
house on Tuesday at P. M. led by
drum corps. They will march to the
soldiers monument where interesting
exercises will be held under the direc-
tion Of Miss Ruby Day. from thence
the march will continue to tho ceme-
terry. when the children will assist the
Post in decorating the soldiers graves.
Exercises at Cumston will begin at
P M.
Program: Prayer, Rev. G. L. Bang
hart; chorus. Miss Litchfield's pupils:
reading general orders. Harry. Green
lief; solo. Miss Mildred Litchheld: LIN
coins Gettysburg Address, Horton
Blake; solo. Miss Litchfe1d; introduce
tory remarks, Rev. c. L. Banghart:
,ration, Rev. H. J. Holt Of High street
Methodist church. Auburn; singing,
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