Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1875-08-06
PuT.N.BAY.

This party did not arrive, however, but
sent word that they would join us at Mad
son. Alter getting out into the lake, we
encountered heavy sea, which contin-
ued without abating until afternoon. We
had been out but a short time before an
ominous paIeness began to be visible IN
the faces OF many of the passengers. l
noticed member of the band with his
head over the edge Of the boat, gazing
intently at the water; and before each
ing Madison Docks the majority were do
ing the same thing. confess that felt
considerable inclination 10 follow suit
Arriving off Madison, we found quite
party waiting for US. We came TO anchor
near the shore, but owing to the surf it was
found impossible TO launch boat from
the, beach, so they took the cars for
Painesville, agreeing TO meet US at the
piers at Fairport. We reached Fsirport
about l o'clock, and found them waiting
for US. We stopped here about an honr
and quarter and many OF the excursion
lists availed themselves of this opportuni-
ty to visit the harbor. At .: IS, the whis-
tie blew and we were again on our way
up the lake. From this point, the lake
gradually became calmer, and the pas
sengers, recovering from their sickness,
began TO enjoy themselves immensely.
Early in the day, the lively music of
Smiths string band drew crowd around
the dancing platform, which was capable
of accommodating two sets at time.
The Magnet is said 10 be one of the most
steady running boats on the lake, and no
difficulty was experienced iG dancing,
even in the roughcst part of the trip.
| We arrived off Cleveland about 5 80,
and although fifteen miles from the shore
we were, by the aid of glass, enabled TO
get a good view of the city, with its many
spires and domes glistening in the sun
light By this time it became evident that
we should not reach our destination be-
fore midnight at best As evening ad-
vauced, the Asht abula band gave us some
excellent music; dancing was pretty
generally INDUCED in during the forepart
of the evening. Altogether, the time pass
ed away very pleasantly, and before we
were aware of it, we were passing the
lights on Kelley's Island from the Island
to Put-in-Bay is about eight miles. About
1 o'clock we reached the pier at the lat
ter place. 1t was so dark that we could
distinguish nothing but the lights A:
soon as we were on shore we all made {
bee line for the Bay House, where
arrangements had already been made fol
our accommodation, and soon we were
making the best of the time until morning
Rising about o'clock, we proceeded tC
'do" the Island. The first object of in
terest was the hotel itself. This house
was established few years ago by 81. B
West. 1t is bull: in handsome style, SOC
feet in length, with broad Verandah the
entire length. There is also promenade
hall, extending through the whole build
ing. The Beebe House is also very pop
ular stopping place. There are also:many
other fine buildings of smaller. ;dimen
sions Among the attractions, are mu.
scum, kept by L. L. Richmond, contain
ing large number of natural curiOsities
and Perry's Cave, extending about fifteen
rods under ground. During my stay,
visited the factory Ofthe Putin Bay Wine
Co. The Standardization Rub
very kindly volunteered to show mi
through the building. There is in store
in this cellar over $4,000 gallons of wine
There are go casks, each holding from
1900 to 1900 gallons
Put-inBay derives its name from Com
! Perry having anchored his fleet he re jus
previous to and after his great battle
Havingiseen all that was to be seen OIL
the Island, we started hOmeward abou
IL o'clock. The scenery on leaving th,
bay, as seen from the deck, is very beau
tiful and picturesque. Directly across th'
bay, lies Jay Cookies little island of Glib
! raltar. Our first stopping place was a
Stacey's Golden Eagle Wine Cellar, OF
Middle Bass Island Here we spent th,
most pleasant half hour of the trip. Tht
. promenade hall is one ofthe finest 1 hav,
/ ever seen. After visiting the wine cellar
which contains over 200 1000; gallons o
wine, we went up TO the hall. Smith
band took the platform, and four SETS
! nearly the whole dancing force of tn
party-formed for quadrille; this wa
repeated three or four times before oul
half hour was up. Mr.. Stacey's genia
hospitality made US regret to leave hin
i so soon. We next head for Kelley's Is
land. On our way thither we met tn
steamer Pearl, on her way from Clevelant
to the bay. She is said to be one of tn
most superb steamers on the lakes. Gu
Madison party was very agreeably sur
prised when about half way to the Islant
by falling in with party OF nine of tRei
boys, who left Madison on the Mondal
previous in fishing smack. They wer
taken in tow by US TO Kelley's Island
where we arrived about / 80 p m. Thi
is the largest of the group it is 81 mile
. in length, by It in breadth. The Islant
House, Jacob Rush, proprietor, is very
fine hotel, and offers superior accommo
dations at a moderate price On this is
land is the Cleveland & Kelley's Island
Wine Cellar, said TO be even larger than
e Stacey's. Kelley's Island is pretty gen
orally known as the source from which II
= obtained nearly all theilimestone used il
" Northern Ohio
Leaving Kelley's Island at :25 p. m.
we soon met the steamer Hick0k, on hel
way from Cleveland TO the Islands witt
party of excursionists, and about 4 rs
we were passed by the Pearl on her re
: turn TO Cleveland Each excursion steam.
z er that we encountered was greeted by I
salute from the band, which was answer
ed by general waving of handkerchiels
Nothing worthy of note occurred du
ring the remainder of the trip Every ont
seemed bent on enjoying himself as mucl
as possible, and the hours glided swiftly
and pleasantly by. We arrived off Cleve
If land about 10 p. m. As we had but little
K sleep the first night, we began to fee
. pretty drowsy by this time, and every
fling in the shane nf clothinO and sbo yvl,