, 1884-02-28

/ vine service Is held III the cnufcL
regularly once in two weeks, there
being a resident minister '8ho occu-
pies the parsonage, which has been
erected convenient to the church.
OTHER ITEMS OF INT crest.
Two enterprising men conduct a
blacksmith and wagon shop, choosing
this central location as a site for op
erations. They are seemingly doing
fair trade, which viii no doubt in
crease with the general improvement
that manifests itself here as else
where. Close at hand the residence of
DIR. Highwarden is conspicuous. His
farm, upon which appears everything
desirable in the line of modern farm
ing, indicates an expenditure of con-
siderable capital. OF the other farms
upon this part of the Island, it may
be said that they exhibit everywhere
the thrift and industry of their occu-
pants, and must be seen to be
appreciated.
COUPEYILLE.
1t is a remarkable fact that despite
its close proximity to Port Townsend,
most of the Island trade has been
absorbed by Seattle merchants, the
principal shipping point being Coupe
vile, situated on the east side of the
Island, 8 miles distant from Port
Townsend, and is the county seat of
Island county, which is composed of
two Islands WILDLY and Camano,
and is cllarmingly situated, COM
manding beautiful view of the sur
rounding country, which presents
an interesting picture of mountain
scenery stretching for many miles
beyond an expanse of water. Coupe
vile may contain a population of 100
inhabitants, certainly uot more than
that. Among its buildings, some of
which would be creditable to much
larger town, may be mentioned three
hotels, two general merchandise
stores, drug store, wharves and the
customary express and postoffice.
The town has improved within the
last few years, and still continues to
grow slowly. The county building,
substantial two story structure,
contains the county offices on the
lower floor, the upper part of the
building being used as a public hall.
The two general stores of the town
are stocked with goods suited to the
wants of the trade. Mr.. d. Pearson,
postmaster, is proprietor of one of
the stores, end has been established
fer seven years. It is now conducted
under the management of Mr.. G.
Raymond, gentleman lately from
Wisconsin, experienced in this line of
business. Mr.. Raymond states in re-
gard to the local trade that it suffers
considerably in consequence of cheap
freights and fares on the steamer
lines running from Seattle. Mr.
John Robinson, proprietor of a SINH
lar establishment and an old resident
of the Island, started in business here
about year ago, and enjoys fair
share of the trade of this section.
The %harves of Coupeville are OWN
ed respectively by the proprietors of
the two stores, and these two mer-
chants pursue the same system in
regard to exchanging merchandise
for farm products or cash, as desired.
It may be said, however, that a ready
market is found for everything raised
in this section, as there are agents for
up-Sound firms constantly travelling
upon the steamers seeking anything
and everything to be had at the rul-
ing market prices. The general pros
perity OF the farmers upon the Isl
and is the result of this healthy con-
dition of affairs. OF the hotels of
Coupeville the Central, new enter
prise, Mr.. j. H. Beavo, proprietor, is
spoken of as we'll kept house, which
undoubtel lily enjoys the greater share
of public patronage. 1t has bar at
tached The other hotels, which do
not share in this popularity or ad-
vantage, as it may be termed, being
conducted on the temperance plan
are places of excellent character, one
especially, known as the Campbell
House, is worthy of mention, where
travellers in search of a quiet retreat
will appreciate the comforts of this
establishment. Dr. L M. Harrison,
resident physician of Coupeville, late
of Grand Rapids, Michigan, has late
ly opened drug store, which has
proved of inestimable value to the
people of the Island, insuring
as it does prompt medical assistance
in cases required. We were assured
by the people hereabouts that the
advent of physician in Coupe
vile of DR.. Hnrrison's stand
ing in the medical profession was
hailed with favor, and this gentle
mans services are held in high es-
teem. Fraternities are represented
by lodge of F. & A. NJ, who have
recently finished one of the finest
buildings in the place; also a lodge
of A. o. q. W. Both lodges are in
fourishing condition. There is also
in Coupeville branch association of
the W. G. 7. u, showing that the
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