Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1880-05-06

Summer visitors are now beginning to
look around for suitable places to spend the
summer months, and considering the very
high prices Of board. land, or cottage rent
at Bar Harbor, many who wish to visit Mt
Deser, are looking for other favorable loca-
tons in the vicinity. and for which our
village presents many favorable points.
Somesville is a small, quiet, neatly kept
village, located at the head Of Somes' Sound.
six miles from s. W. Harbor, s miles from
Bar Harbor. and 5 miles from the Toll
bridge, consequently i, is a central point Of
the Island and easily approached from all
directions.
We have two good Hotels conducted by
gentlemAnly and obliging landlords who
look after the wants and comfor; of their
guests. There are several fine cottages with
large modern rooms for rem; at fair prices.
very convenient for families who want the
benefit OF sea and mountain air, without the
confusion and snug quarters experienced at
Bar Harbor. There are also several private
residences where large comfortable rooms
can be obtained for the summer months.
The village is in healthy locality, ieyers
and like diseases seldom visiting US. We
damp winds Of more exposed places. and
facilities for communication with the sur
rounding country are good. A very pretty
little sheet of water called Moves pond lies
just back from the village and is fine place
for rowing. and produces abundance Of pond
lilies. also some very fine trout have been
taken here 4 half hours walk will take
YOU TO Great lake. the largest on Mt Des-
eri, being about 81. miles long, presenting a
fine chance for boating and fishing. Some
of the largest trout have been taken from
its waters ever caught on the Island. Boats
and fishing tackle can always I've had during
summer months, furnished hy our hotel
keepers at reasonable prices. A walk Of
about forty-fve minutes will take YOU 10
Beech Cliffs, nov noted place Of fine view
From these Cliff, looking south. YOU have
a very clear and beautiful view Of the ocean
dotted here and therc with many islands
on the east and north mountains and VII
lagos while To the ~est lac Blgehill. Gas
tine. and many other towns. with islands
and inlc,s scattered over the intervening
space. MANY visitors consider that the
view from the Cliff. surpas.es that from
Green Mountain top.
Onc hours walk on the direct road 10 s.
". Harbor will take YOU to Echo lake. the
most picturesque To be found on the island.
being nearly surrounded By mountains, and
when the atmosphere is favorable, abou,
midway OF the lake fine clear echo can bc
produced. This walk will well paw the
visitor for the e,er;ion.
Somes' Sound Is about Eve miles long and
varics from one-fourth to one mile IN width.
being navigahlc for the largest ocean
steamer. This is one Of the most beautiful
sheets Of salt water to be found on the eoas,
OF Maine. separating as il does the mount
aims from ). ". HaTbor 20 Some.villc
Following is course YOU are presented with
a great variety o; scenery. Being nearly
surrounded by land it present. fine oppor
tunities for boating. not requiring much cy-
pericnoe TO navigate it, waters with safety.
New York parties are TO erect a commoIlOus
log cabin this season on an island in the
harbor. about one-half mile from the VII
lage. This island Was purchased by the
parties last winter. Many other tine LOCAL.
tie, are for sale here at reasonable prices
which IN few wear. must double IN value
Visitors looking Tor quiet, pleasant.
healthy locality in the vicinity Of Bar liar
Dor will find i, profitable to lock al some Of
the adj, aniages Somcssille presents a. a
summer location. J.