The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-23
PEAKS ISLAND.

The islands In our harbor have long been resorted
to for recreation during the heats of Cool
and comfort are to be found on their rocky
shores when the city is sveltering under blazing
sun. Peaks Island is in many respects one of the
most beautiful in our harbor. 1t is one and half
miles long, by a mile and q quarter wide, at the
widest part, and contains 720 acres Its green and
sunny slopes, magnificent views, and its facilities
for sea-bathinG and fishing, yearly attract large
number of summec boarders, as alse excursion and
picnic parties. and jewellers in tents by the sea-
There are many well-kept hotels and boarding
houses on the island, the Oldest Of which is the
UNION HOUSE,
which was conducted for more than quarter of
century by the late W. T. Jones, and is now under
the propretorship of Mrs. E. A. Jones. 1t is sit
uated on high ground, at the head of the wharf on
Jones' Landing, and the excellent reputation it has
always borne for home-like comforts and generous
table is still continued under the present manage
ment.
The house fronts directly on the harbor, and the
ground slopes gently to the water, while on the
right Of the Landing q strip Of sandy beach affords
nne facilities for bathing in perfect safety Excel
lent opportunities for boating and fishing may slso
be found here.
The sleeping-rooms in the hotel are high-studded
airy and well furnished, and their occupants always
find the nights here cool and restful while the
jewellers IN tine city suffering with the heat. No
efforts spared by Mrs. Jones to make the dining
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sway from its hospitsble board. Indeed the Union
House has all the excelences which go to make the
soourn of the visitor pleasing "reminiscences in his
life long to be remembered.
THE BAY VIEW HOUSE,
kept by Capt. John T. Sterling & Son, is located
few rods to the left of Jones Landing high on the
bank above the shore. Although in close proximity
to the landing places of both lines of steamers the
Bay View is yet in rather secluded and retired
spot and the beauty Of its situation is most charm
ing. The view from the piazza and the rooms is
surpassed. To the left, in the distance rises the
beautiful forest city, with its numerous church
spires and treeembowered Streets while directly in
front across the smooth surface of the water lies
Great and Little Diamond Islands dotted with many
handsome cottages and far beyond the shores of the
ForeEide trend away in the distance.
The Bay View is conducted according to New
England ideas of housekeeping neatly quietly
and orderly; luxurious beds, b0untiiul table and
hospitality from all connected with the house that
goes directly to the heart of the guest To families
who are seeking place for an enjoyable and pleas
ant sojeurn during the summer months this hotel
offers attractions that are hard to be found else
whore. The house throughout is as neat as wax;
scrupulous cleanliness everywhere, and every de-
perienced and critical management. Capt sterline
is captain Of the steamer "Emits' and he will be
pleased to give any information about the hotels or
other matters on Peaks Island
THE AVENUE HOUSE,
Of which M. G. Sterling is proprietor, is perched
airily on the high green bank, fringed in part by
dropping foliage, which rises fifty feet or more
above the beach, and its elevated location gives
ample assurance that its occupants will at all times
be favored with cool atmosphere and refreshing
breeZee.
This house is a favorite resort for visitors, who
return season after and I'LL 1t to oyerhowing
1t is rather quiet and retired in its location being
somewhat out Of the regular route of the pleasure
seekers going from one end of the island to the other
and the views from its windows of the city and the
harbor are most beautiful in the extreme.
The attractive appearance of the exterior Of the
house is only equalled by the neat and careful man.
ner in which all the inner departments con-
Quoted. Cleanliness reigns supreme, and nothing is
left undone by MIR. Sterling and his family whereby
their guests may enjoy to the utmost every hour
they spend at this favorite resort. On the sandy
bach below safe bal hing may be enjoyed and good
fishing. boating and pleasant walks abound in the
THE OCEANIC HOUSE,
which is presided over by Mrs. Robert t. Sterling,
occupies the highest ground the island. 1t is
situated on Beacon Hill, few rods back from Ire
fethen's Landing, and the commanding outlook
from its premises presents to the visitor kalede-
scope of beauty worth coming fan to see. Standing
on the apex of the HILL it commands views of both
land and ocean ia great variety, and one never fails
to find here a refreshing sea breeze.
The Oceanic is a high-ceilinged, roomy structure,
all it's apartments having that airy, pleasant and
heme-liAe appearance, which is so desirable, and
vet 30 hard to find in resorts Of this nature. Mrs
Sterling has most excellent qualities as landlady,
and conducts her house in manner that never fails
TO give satisfaction to her guests.
Grassy slopes surround the hotel, and the shore
beneath offers most excellent facilities for bathing,
boating and fishing, while a few rods to the right
brings one to thick growth of svergreens covering
the northeastern portion of the island, affording
many pleasant walks and sunny glades where one
NAV enjoy all the charms of solitude
Mrs Sterling's terms are very Isasonable and to
the seeker after health or pleasure the ocsanc is
most delightful place to while away few weeks
during the heated period.
"A. It. STERLING;
az asnlal "Uncle Abe" as he b more AmiliarIy
called is proprietor of the restaurant al the bead Of
the wharf, to the right of the Forest City Landing.
This place has long been noted for the excellence
its fish and clam chowders, and cold lunches, as
well as the accommodating spirit of its proprietor.
a spacious dancing hall for parties is connected
with the restaurant and every opportunity is offer
ed for the enjoyment of visitors.
few rods away. on the side hill, there gushes up
the sparkling and health-gying waters OF a famous
mineral spring, also owned by MIR. Sterling, which
sone of the best chemists of the country have pro-
nounced fully equal to the best foreign table waters
Mr. Sterling has not pushed the sale Of this water
a. he ought 10 have done. When he does he will
have a god.mine that will never fail him.
The water is supplied free of charge TO patrons OF
the restaurant ysi ors to the island should not
fail TO sample one of Mr.. Sterling's appetzng
chowders aud at the time prove our asser-
tions in regard to the valuable qualities or his min
eral water. Mr.. Sterling also controls the mann
moth Pavilion near by, which viii be devoted our
ing the season 10 light operas and other amuse-