Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-08-13
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for an hour and did not see half dozen peo-
pie. There was a revenue cutter at one of the
wharyes, and ring tailed monkey tied to a
spile. Even he looked sad, and seemed to
ask US TO lead him up into the cemetery.
where there was more life. The wharves are
deserted, and there was no evidence that
there had ever been any whaling fleet here
There are many nice houses, which would in
dictate that the older inhabitants had amassed
competency, and had come here where there
was a chance for an undisturbed nap. The
streets are completely overgrOwn with grass
in some of them there are wheel ruts but |
do not think dollar has been expended on
the roads in years. ] walked about on tip
toe, fearing that | might wake up some sleep
er, and finally returned to the depot, an hour
before the train left. and sat down on a soap
box ard pondered What they call this island
Martha's Vineyard for, is more than can
see. If Martha ever had grape orchard
here, she has let il die out. | shonld think
it would be good place 10 come during
spring cleaning. as you could bring along
your tin ware, and sit down anywhere and
find nice fine sand TO srour them up with. Ii
any one ever tells you that the people of
Martha's Vineyard lack sand, you tell him
he lies.
In dne time the car. c.ma aIong end wa
re,rrped IN Courage Ci,v. hat Tor oil day I
could not help feeling depressed, and as if
had been attending my own funeral. If |
were guilty of great crime, should fee to
Edgartown, and once there, should feel free
from detection.
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gave two impromptu entertainments in the
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