The first flouring mill for commercial purposes was built by Messrs.
Wolcott & Blandin. Work commenced on November 28th, 1874, and the first
flour was ground June 26th, 1875. Later Joseph H. Brown bought an
interest in the mill and secured the expert services of James W. Swayne
as manager. Swayne, who was called "Jim" by his friends, was educated
for the law and of course knew all about the manufacture and sale of
flour. The second mill was built by Mr. M. P. Bewley, whose worthy son,
E. E. Bewley is at this writing the manager of the Medlin Mills.