Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1884-09-16

quarter Of a million dollars. Near here
are the Rolling Mills. employing 200
men and turning on, thousands Of rails
annually. The Portland Kerosene Com
panie's Works. on Cape Elizabeth, oeeu-
py two acres. Kerosene. nap,ha and
panfhne are among the products. ~
OOO. 900 gallons Of petroleum are manu-
fse,ured yearly.
Passing through the village Of Knights
vile We came into full view Of Portland
Light. the frs, erected on this coast. II
was fr, lighted Jan. 10, 1871. !, s =
fixed ligh, lOl fee, above sea level, and
in clear weather can be seen seventeen
miles. Here also is fog trumpet, with
IT, hoar.e notes 10 warn approaching ves-
sel. Of their proximity TO a dangerous
coast. A few miles below here are the
Cape Lights known as the Two Lights.
They are built of iron. and are 50 fee,
high and l72 fee, above the sea. l, Is
said ,ha, 500 sail. Of vessels have been
counted At one time from these lights.
They are 100 yards apart.
A, the upper end Of Cape Elizabeth
the village Is connected by ferp-bOa,
with Portland. Here /. Fort Preble, a
large granite fort. surmounted By heavy
sod usvere.. Opposite. on House Is
land, Is Fort SCANNED. an old square
fertilization. Again leaving Portland,
We cross the bridge into the small, ship
building village Of Eeas, Deering Leav.
ing here We pas, the L. s. Marine Hos
pi,Al. on Martins Poin,-a eonsl ieuous
elevation overlooking the whole city and
bay-and also cross the PresumPseo,
River. which. having brough, down the
waters Of Lake Sebago TO the sea, past
score. Of fine farms and through a mos,
beautiful country, here discharges and
blends them with the waters Of the At
lAn,ie. From here one can drive for
mile. along the picturesque shores OF
Ca.co Bay. through the towns Of Fal-
mouth. Cumberland. Yarmouth and
FreePort. pas, beautiful places. fine
farms. old fashioned farm. .hoases-under
the shade Of old elms-wi,h the calm
water. Of the bay always in sight.
Driving two or three miles along FAl-
mouth Foreside We come to the beautiful
little village Of New Casoo, extending a
mile along the shore Of Casco Bay. and
commanding charming views Of the prin-
eipAl island. therein, dotted by cottages
aud the white tents Of campers. while
near a, hand are the wooded shores Of
the inner Islands. such as Basket. Clap
board. etc. Thi. Is popular place iC
spend a vacation: the cool breezes and
picturesque scenery attract many, and
nearly | 1000 visitors a, present are said
to be in and around Falmouth. princi'
pally at New Casoo. A movemen, Is ia
progres. for a large new hotel here
There are many hne residences, mos, Of
them owned and occupied by Portland
people.
A, the extremity Of New Casco, on
the Falmouth and Cumberland town line
stand. the VI. T.. Church. and near !, 4
the residence Of our respected freiend-
the popular pastor the past two years a
we., Paris-,ke Rev. w. 7. Merrill
who. with hi, wife, gave US a hearty re-
cep,ion and very pleasan, entertainment,
Mr.. Merrill told US several reminiscenee'
Of bis youthful years; for he was bor
here. his father owning one Of the fines
farms. particularly for hay, in the Pre-
sampscO, valley. lie says he It'll
thought. when, as q boy, he wen, L
Sabbath.school in the church here, ,hA
he would one day be its pastor. lie
though, much Of by the people here
Within a stones throw Of the parsonag'
are the premises Of Hon. A. A. S,rou,
on which he has expended some $50,
900. lie is now building wharf whiel
will extend some $50 fee, into the bay
Near here is Falmouth, a station Of
the @. I. X. r., and also wes, fAl
mouth. A; the latter place is Black
strap Hill. the highes, land in town. sur
mounted by wooden tower forty-hv'
feet high, commanding a wide view
North.eas, Of Falmouth are the ,hri'inI
towns Of Cumberland and Yarmouth
On the ledges of the shore OF ,hes
towns, il is said. the seals still breed an
.pOr, in the calm waters Of the inne
bay.
South FreepOr, has fne harOOr' viii
anchorage for fifty vessels. |, has som
60 dwellings; also three shiP-yards. an
fish, lobster and berry canning establish
men,s. I, is connected BY the 'emi.dal
Iy steamer Haidee. with Portland. an
by stage to FreePOrt. three miles distant
Latter is the chief village and railwa,
station. II has a town house, thre
churches. high school, Masonic hall. an'
nearly 100 dwellings scattered along III
main street and half hidden by aneien
elm.. Here resides the Rev. A. G. Her
rick, somewhat noted As traveller An
lecturer. Speaking Of him reminds m
Of the two spires on one Of the eolleg