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THE CASCO BAY BREEZE.OeuB Viiv Hotel,MANY IMPROVEMENTS HAVI BEEN MADE ON THIS PROPERTY RECENTLY.Booking Are Bolng Received In Every Mail.Proprietor Waiter D. Crafts baa about completed the ioiprovemeuts be la making on the hotel property and In a few days everything will be completed for the regular summer opening. the date of which Is set for next week. The plazxa has been sheathed overhead with hard pine and the new chambers are all completed and all furnished with the latest patterns of hotel furnishings. The pool yoom has been renovated and will be much appreciated by the tourists who delight in passing an hour or so each day In this pleasurable game. At the present time the guests are being served in the private dining room and during the season this will be used for dally excursionists that desire a genuine shore dinner. Applications are daily being received among which are several from former guests of past years. The hotel will without doubt eftjoy a prosperous season.Mr. and Mrs. George A. Collin and family of Conway. N. H., are among those that will spend their summer outing here next month and they will be Joined by^ friends. Mr. Collins Is engaged In the Jewelry and optical business'at Conway, X. H.Among the guests that will be with us again this year Is Rev. Charles Buroughs. Pastor of the Univer-sallst church. White River Junction. Mr. Burroughs is well known to former patrons of the hotel as he has been numbered among the guests for the past two seasons.Mr. and Mrs. S. H. De Nike of 537 Dorchester street. West Montreal. Can.. are also former patrons that are to be with us during the month of August. They are much pleased with the Island and during their sojourn in past years they made many friends all of whom will be pleased to hear they are returning this season.Miss Clara Butler Is spending a short outing with us.Mrs. Maude M. Hart of Lewiston is In charge of the culinary department of the hotel.Robinhood Inn.MANY IMPROVEMENTS ARE BEING MADE UPON THE PROPERTY.Hotel Expects to Entertain Many Early in July.Miss Massey is making several improvements about the grounds of the Inn. among which is a new wire fence that was placed in position the present week. The grounds and beach are being cleared of all debris and the Inn is also being painted. When the work la completed it will add much to the attractiveness of this secluded spotRev. Dr. L. M. Robinson, professor of canon law and literature at the Philadelphia Divinity school at Philadelphia. Pa., was here for a few days last week. Dr. Robinson Is at the present time at his farm, but later in the month he will attend the reunion of the American Librarian Association at Bretton Woods. X. H.. of which organization he is president. While at the mountains he will have as guests his two neices. Misses Helen and Shirley Robinson of Arlington Heights, Mass.Professor F. A. McElwain. warden of the Seabury Divinity school at Faribault, Minn., in company with his wife and child, are expected at the house early in July for an extended visitMiss Dorothy Massey, daughter of Dr. G. Betton Massey of Haverford, Pa., with her cousin. Miss Grace E. Brooks of Chestertown. Md.. arrived Wednesday for an extended vacation. Miss Massey attends the Moravian School at Linden Hall Seminary, Lltitz, Pa., and she Is the fourth generation of her family to attend this Institution. Miss Brooks attends Pratt Institute. Brooklyn. N. Y.. and she Is greatly interested In art.last Friday on their annual banquet.This branch of the Peaks Island House business has all grown up under the careful management of Mr. Rowe and It redounds much to the credit of the house.Mr. WU1 H. Stevfns of New York, manager of Greenwood Garden,. registered for the season June 5.The dates of the semi-weekly dances are announced for Tuesday and Friday of each week with bam dances and costume parties occasionally. The house orchestra will be the same as last year: Mme Ely of Boston,violin. Miss Heth of Lewiston, cello, and Miss Howe, pianist. The ladles arrived Sunday and the first midday concert was given that day.Mr. John McCrlllls who has spent many seasons here will return this, year as will also the Murphys. Campbells. Stones. Turners and Clarks. Mr. George Upham Is registered for an Indefinite stay.CASCO BAY HOUSE.MANY ORGANIZATIONS ARE COM-ING TO THE CLAM BAKE PAY-ILION.The hotel will open for the season early next week.Proprietor Charles E. Cushing has been busy catering to several organizations the past week and the Clam Bake Pavilion Is maintining its reputation as the best place in Casco Bay for a genuine clam bake. Thursday the Winslow Lewis Commanaery. Knights Templars of Salem with band numbering all together, one hundred and fifteen men were here for their outing and enjoyed a clam bake. This organization was delighted with their dinner and during their sojourn the j band gave a fine concert which was lis- \ tened to by a large concourse of people. Saturday last the groundsand Pavilion were thronged with a happy picnic party that was here for the day. Saturday next the Commercial Travelers Association with band, numbering over three hundred are coming to the hotel for their annual summer outing. They have p’anned a fine list of sports and some interest ig events are looked for. Mr. Cushingwports that he has many engagements from organizations for their outing here and he Is pleased with the outlook for a most successful season.Saturday Mrs. Charles E. Cushing and Mrs. Mattie Merrill went to Berlin. X. H. to attend the marriage or j Mrs. Alice Cannell and Mr. George MacVane, which took place there.Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hanna and family of Montreal are expected for the summer the first w*?ek in July. The family have been regular sojourners at this hotel for many years and they are always., delighted to return here. Mr. Hanna is connected with the Grand Trunk Railroad.Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Robertson and family of Montreal. Can. are to be with us again this season and they will occupy the new cottage taking thefrmeal8 at the hotel. This is another of the many Canadian families that make this hotel their summer abode. Mr. Robertson is managing director of the Montreal Street Railway Co.PEAKS ISLAND HOUSE.EARLY 8EA80N GUE8T8 ARRIV ING IN CONSIDERABLE NUMBERS.Banquets are of Almost Daily Occur rence This Year.At the Peaks Island House a big opening day has been followed by a ateady and fairly heavy patronage by early season guests who remain for a week or more. The amount of this business Is usually fluctuating, but it haa been rather better than usual this month. Manager Rowe Is also dally receiving the guests who are to remain for a longer term, and some who are booked for the whole season have already begun to arrive. Among th?*e are Mr. And Mrs. Nathaniel C. Fowler and family of Boston, who have a suite of four rooms. Mr. Fowler 1s known as the Desn of advertising men In this country and though not now actively engaged In business he 1s alert to the great development of advertising In recent years. The family arrived Saturday.Yesterday the Maine dentists, who sre to stop for a three days* outing, arrived, and they are registered to the number of about fifty. The Conklin club and the Bowery Beach sewing club both banqueted here Tuesday. Today there Is the Knights Templar banquet, and closely following next week come the Peaks Island Im provement Association, the State of Maine druggists and the Maine Botanical Society, while after theae the Aged Brotherhood aad the Maine Press Association are entertained.The Daughters of 1112 were hereAUCOCISCO HOUSE.HOSPITABLE CLIFF ISLAND RESORT OPEN FOR THE SEASON.Already Many Guests are Being Entertained by Proprietor, Mrs. K. B. Batchelor.Among the earliest arrivals at the Aucocisco House are Mr. and Mrs. Sneidker of Poughkeepsie, X. Y., Miss Edith Scott of Baltimore,and Miss Norma Paine of Richmond. Va. Miss Paine is very fond ofCliff Island, and she will probably stay until the house closes. Miss Scott is here for a month's visit. She will be Joined later by a party of friends who will come about July 1. In the party will be Mrs. Wallace King. Jr., of X. Y.. Miss Marlon Low who Is at Wellesley College, and Mrs. Drummond of Louisville. Ky.Mr. Frank Gosneli of Baltimore. Md . will arrive here about July first for an indefinite stay.Miss Elizabeth Batchelor, Mr. Kemp B. Batchelor and Miss Mary C. Batchelor are with their mother. Mrs. K. B. Batchelor for the summer.SUBMIT HOUSE,THIS POPULAR SUMMER HOUSE ON CHEBEAGUE ISLAND NOW OPEN.Several Tourists Will Register During The Coming Week.The Summit house has always been one of the leading summer boarding house* of this Islsnd and from the large number of reservations that are being received It means that this sea-son s business win be more successful than ever. Many of last seasons guests sre to return this year, some of whom will arrive this weekMrs. Theodore Bmutny and two sons, Edward and Rudolph from New York City, will arrive Thursday for the season The family have been here for three summers, but last year they were In Germany visiting relatives.James c. Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton M. Hamilton returned home Saturday last from Hebron Academy which Institution he attended the past year.Mr. and Mrs. William J. Parker aad family of Boston. Maas , will be with us again this summer for an Indefinite sojourn.Mrs. James Fawcett sad son trie* son of Stamford. Conn.. sre among the early July arrivals They win remain until about Sept. 1.Mrs. Louisa Knight of Leicester. Mass., arrived here last Thursday and la occupying the Denny cottage. With her is Mrs. Charles Edwards of Chicago who will stay two weeks. Mrs. Edwards also expects her daughter, Mrs. W. J. King, to come on from Chicago for a short visit. Mrs. Knight will be Joined by her daughter. Mrs. P. T. Denny and family about July 1-Mrs. R. M. Stock bridge *and her daughter. Miss Edith A. Stockbridge. Mrs. Yeaton, and her daughter. Miss Ida Yeaton and Mlsa Carrie Qulm-by. all of Lewiston, came last Saturday for a two weeks* outing at R. W. Potter’s cottage on Summer Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Potter are planning to spend most of the summer here, and will arrive the flrat of the month.Miss Nellie F. Tolman of Worcester. Mass.. will spend her summer vacation with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Tolman at the **Over!ook on Summer Hill. Miss Tolman teaches kindergarten in Worcester.Mrs. R. C. Drinker of Quincy, Mass., and her two daughters, are at the Well's cottage for the season. They are entertaining Mr. anlt;l Mrs. Rueben Colton of Boston. rWe are most happy to announce that Clara Louise Burnham, the gifted authoress. with her sister Mrs. Paul Oscar Kern and family are here for the season at The Moorings. the beautiful summer home of the authoress. Mrs. Burnham was greatly missed from the colony set last year, for during the greater part of the summer she was at Yosemite Valley. California.Mrs. James Doughty has returned to her home here on the island, after passing through a most critical operation at the Newark. N. J.. hospital. Her many friends on the island are much pleased with her recovery.Mr. and Mrs. R. Huntington Woodman and two daughters of Brooklyn. N. Y.. opened their cottage on Malden Lane, for the summer last Friday evening. The family were among those present at the marriage of Mr. Ralph Root to Miss Eleanor Hastings at New York City Thursday last.Rev. A. D. Snlvely will be the guest of Mrs. E. J. Wells, and ner daughter Miss Matilda Wells at their bungalow about July 1. Rev. Mr. •Snlvely has a parish in Springfield. Mass.. and is well known here on the island.The graduating exercises of the Bailey Island Grammar school will be held tomorrow evening at the Union Church at eight o’clock. Admission by cards obtained from the pupils of the graduating class or of the Principal.Mrs. S. J. Starr with her daughter. Miss Mary Starr of Springfield. Mass.. and friend Miss Rogers, are at the Tides, their summer home on Malden Lane. Miss Starr Is a teacher at Oaks Mere. New RocheUe^^^The many mend* of * pWBh*W. Strong of New York, will be Very sorry to hear of her death, w hich occurred at her home last week. Mrs. Strong and her daughter. Miss Virgin-la. were season guests at the -Woodbine’’ last year and both were greatly respected by all with whom they became acquainted.Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Hathaway of Mechanic Falls. Me., are here at their summer home at the East end of the island, where they intend to remain until July 5.Miss Margaret Black and Mr. E. Horace Griffin attended the dancing party at South Harpswell, Saturday-evening.Mrs. L. M. York And son Lenny were In Portland. Saturday.Mrs. C. S. Eldredge and her two daughters. Theodora and Eleanor Eldredge. and Miss Isabel Henderson of Philadelphia arrived last Wednesday to occupy the Simonds cottage. The I-edges. above ’ Little Harbor.* Mrs. Eldredge has had the Ledges for the past three year*, and this Is her ninth season on the island.Mr*. H. 8. Slnnett of the Woodbine reports receiving a large number of engagements for rooms during the early part of next month.Mlsse* Elsie and Myrtle York are expected home today from Westbrook Seminary, which institution both young ladles are attending.Xanthus Smith Jr. George Smith and their friend Bradford Massey of Philadelphia. Pa., enjoyed a fine trip lo Bath. Friday, the same being made In Xanthus Smith’s launch, Polly R. 8. This craft is one of the fastest In these waters and the round trip of fifty five miles was made In splendid tlm*. While at that place they Inspected the Bath ship yards.Mr. and Mrs. Clark Comstock and thalr daughters, Misses Anna and Helen Comstock of East Orange. N. J., arrived here the nineteenth and are occupying the Root cottage on Abners’ Point, and will probably stay till October 1. This is the family s first summer on Bailey's, having spent the season In former years at Old Orchard. Mr. Comstock la a noted Inventor and manufacturer. The family like Bailey’s so well that they are planning to locate a permanent summer home hereMr. William D. Smith of Reading. Pp. with hit slaters. Mra. E g Rich ards aad Mias Emily A Smith, arrived here last Friday on the noon boat to occupy their two cottage* on Rock Point Mr. Smith tg well known among the summer residents her* *nd haa spent hla vacations on Bailey's for many years He was formerly In the Iron aad steel buslne** in R**d lag. but has now retired, aad devoteshimself to the charities of his native city. Mr. 8m!th Las one of the finest cottages on the Island which Is surrounded by a stretch of velvety lawn in which he takes great pride.Mrs. Sarah Estahrook and daughter, Mlsa Antoinette Estahrook of Newton. Maas., are expected at their island home. Cragenfels. today. They will remain until Oct. 1.Evelyn Stetson, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George O. Stetson, celebrated her eighth birthday last Monday evening by giving her young friends a party. Light refreshments were served.Mrs. Arthur H Longfellow of New York City accompanied by her young son Henry O.. are here at the Seaside cottage for the entire season, having arrived Saturday evening. Mr. Longfellow will Join his family during the summer.The Johnson. the fine summer house of Mr. H. F. Johnson of the island, opened for the regular summer business. Tuesday morning last. The property during the past spring nas been entirely overhauled and rebuilt an account of which was published In the June lirth issue of this paper. The furnishings of this house are first class In every particular and baths and toilets are among the many improvements made. Several guests are expected here July 1 after which the Johnson will entertain it* usual large number of guest*. Mr. Johnson will give his personal attention to the management and this Is a guarantee that everything for the comfort of the patrons will be done.Miss Kate Maxim. Miss Eula and Kathleen Berry. Miss Nan Moulton of Wayne. Me., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stetson for this week.Emery H. Winslow. Portland High school. 1911. is visiting his cousin. Harold E. Cram for a short vacation.Seaside Cottage, one of the best known summer boarding houses of the Island, opened for the season Monday with Mrs. F. E. Cram in charge. This popular house has always had more than Its share of the summer tourists and the outlook for this year Is greater than ever. Mrs. Cram will make a specialty of serving dinners to excursionists.Expected to arrive at Hathaway cottage July 5th to remain until Sept. 1st are: Mrs. Louis Xasbaum and family. Mr. Xasbaum Is principal of the Horace Binney Public school. Philadelphia. Pa. The family are well known on the Island, they having spent one or two seasons at the Ocean View hotel.Harold E. Cram of Portland is here at the Seaside cottage for the summer months and will assist his mother in the management of the house.The marriage of Mr. Ralph Roor. son of Mr and Mrs. Charles T. Root, one of the best known members of the summer colony, to Miss Eleanor Devereux Hastings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Burr Hastings, took place at the home of the groom's parents. 309 West 92 St. New York City. Thursday. June 17. at 5 p. ra. The .wedding was an el#bow.o a/fair and was largely attended by the relatives and Intimate friends of the contracting parties. Both of the young people are we'l known here and we are happy to report they will spend some time on the Island during the summer. Mrs. Root has a beautiful soprano voice and is soloist of the 2nd Christian Science Church. New York City.Mr*. R. M. Pulslfer has op^n^d her cottage In the Pasture for the summer months.Christian Science service was held at the home of Mrs Mary F. Peck, on Malden Lane, Sunday morning last at 11.45 a. m The regular proscribed order of service was given and Mrs. R. C. Drinker an*! Mr*. Mary F. Peck were the readers. Since the close of the summer sendees last last year, service has been conducted every Sunday at the home of Mrs. Peck ard the attendance was most satisfactory. Commencing early In July the service will be held at the chapel and the readers wilt be Mrs. Sydney T Skidmore and Charles T. Root. The usual Wednesday evening testimony meeting will be conduct-ed.R. 8. Davis Co. have what you want for furniture, adv.Mrs. Ralph E. Swing of San Berna-dlno. Cal.. arrived Sunday to spend the summer with Mr. and Mrs. Charle* Sleeper at their cottage, Restabit on Mackerel CoTe shore.Mr. Eugene R Emmons of Wayne. Me . Is clerking for the Bailey Island Baking Co. This new firm are already having fine success and Mr. Emmons will have charge of the team which will deliver orders dally.Mrs. E. 8. Dexter of Wayne and her sister. Mrs. Ella Salford of Auburn were guest* of Mrs Jame* o. Stetson. Thursday and Friday of last week.Table board $*.00 per week for the season at the Ocean View Hotel, idv.The many friends of Grace Mann Brown the well-known authore** of Denver. Col., will be pleased to hedr that she Is meeting with fine soccett with her weekly publication. Tb i Essene Message. Mrs. Brown and her two daughters are known to many of the summer colony, as the family •pent the season of 1905 at the Tip Top cottage. During her sojourn she contributed several articles for the columns of this paper and made many friends for the Breeze.LITTLE DIAMOND ISLAND.Mr. George W. Hinton haa been elected chief of police here on the (aland, and commencing July 1st It will be hta duty to keep order here.Mlaa Elite Haley Is spending the•to* for Lunch at tho tonator,WSoro tho bmm% of mrytMnf to tKo I .Orti Ijm U ie Fortlsjag U-f 1ssrtst tW«t lUts im Aoor for Lofts tr.. _______Table D'Hote Dinner, Jfg, served from 11:20 i. m. till 2 p. m.4# lichang# It.TW Boot Cm■—dlw sod Uo-te-_THURSDAY, JUNE 24,. 1902-Mpwmfg XD •eooj___________*3W 'QNVTSI AXTIVflP»°H »HXAT OCEAN VIEW HOTEL.TABLE BOARD FOR THE SEASON$6 per week.__D. CRAFTS, Bailey Island.L. M. YorkBailey’s Island, Maine.Casco Bay’s Leading General Store.117 E are still maintaining tbe reputation of bavin* the beat atockecbpy- K^e bfTe •wpbln* you de.lr/.ud oar prlc.Ttn the lowest. Fresh Invoices received dally.Remember this: —«.Vil0.U~nt l»5e t08ti trade wilb Q8* °ar teams are at yonr service and I Is always oar aim to please oar patrons. •Woodbine Cottage.Mr's. H. S. Sinnett Prop.Bailey Island, fieThU Ideal boordin. hou.* has ht4n.n improvement. mmd«. imonc them twine • l»r*. n. dinir.f room capmbl. of —tin. M «o«u. SO fl„. etwrntwr.. nUwtr furnUh-d. E.c.llon, tel with ptonty of u. food. Op.n Jan. I toSopt. I R,«, on nppliction. Etc.llent taction bat 4n*. hosting and fishing. Accomodates 50.OiARLEf S. THOMASCarpenter and BuilderBailey’s Island, Me-J* *U kind* of ‘•'‘Min, W U my p#r*OBAl »upw-ROBIKTHOOD HNT3NT.BAILEY ISLAND.Miss J. E. Massey, Prop.The moet delightful and exclusive spot the Island. Situated on the east end in f view of the ocean. Beautiful pine grovee i walka around the house. The house la mod. in every respect, toilets, baths and sewera Rates and circulars on application. Lmg distance telephone In house. Open Ji 15 to Sept 15.SEASIDE COTTAGEBailey’s Island, Maine. Mrs. F. E. Cram, Prop.Fine home-like boarding house with fine chambers and excellent table. Rates on application. Open from June 25 to Oct x. Transients accommodated.JAMES G. STETSON.Bailey’s Island Ice Cream Parlors.Our Ice Creara ia made from pure dairy cream and selected cruthel fruit. Delivered in bricks byquart or gallon. Stetaon’e famous caramels are made on the premises daily. No finer candy made. Complete Une of Confectionery- alao boxed Cendies. Pruit. NuU. etc- Try our cool soda, all fruit syrup*. Circulating library. Zc a day. We are the exclusive agents for the Caaco Bay Breese. order* taken here. Papers. Bagaxlnes. Souvenir Postals, etc. Our team calls for and deli vers orders. We aim to please our trade.DAVID P. SINNETT,Boat Builder, Bailey’s Island, Me.Motor and pleasure boats of all kloda made to order. We have oar own private wharf at Mackerel Cove. Boats to let 0y tbe day. week or eeatoo. Wharf privileges at reasonable charges. Exclusive agent for tbe Latbrop and Hartford Engines. Cylinder oil for sale.Che Johnson,m. r.JOHNfOfi, Prop.Bailey Island, MaineEntirely overhauled and refitted this___17 fine large sleeping rooms. Two complete toilets with open plumbing. Running water In house. Exeellent table with plenty of sea food Bathing. Boating and Fishing.Open June 18 to Sept. 20Accommodates *. Rates oa application. OOWGRPORTLAND,CO.MAINSMrs. Chester SinnettGee. O. StetiBailey Island Baking Co#BAKERS OF BREAD CAKE AND ASTRY; BREAD A SPECIALTYOrders delivered once a day.forjaleorjiire27 Foot Cabin Sloop.$25 per month. $40 for senaoiApply to G. R. SMITH,Bailey Island.mer with Mra. W. 8. Leavitt at cottage on the hill. iong the hundreds of cottages bungalows In Caaco Bay. that of • W. Harwood, the noted actor, stands on tbe hillside on the end of Little Diamond, la far the handsomest archltect-urallm*od the most artistically and luxuriA|sly furnished. A broad verandah ^eh a low roof supported by massive lt;%*rr#te columns runs across the front house. Tbe large,high studded giving room haa a hugerough atone fireplace with an English settle, which takes up half of one tine of the room. Opening out of tbe living room are five chambers and a bath. A wide stairway leads up to a mezzanine floor on which la the snnny. airy little dining room, the pantry, kitchen, and servants’ quarters. The house la finished Inside In the natural timbers stained with Flemish oak green, and la shingled and stained on the outside.8ammer furniture at R. 8. Da via Co., Fort land. adv.
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