Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-18
MAINE DISPATCHES.
SEWELLS HEIGHTS.
What May be Seen from this Interest
ing Point.

Special correspondence kennebec Journal. I
LyERMoRE FALLS, Oct. II.
Sewelfs Heights are beautifully located
east and about half mile from the flourish
ing village of Livermore Falls. journal
correspondent taking a trip to this spot noted
many interesting and beautiful sights, that
may be had by climbing to the highest point.
where is located the private burying ground
of the Sewell Brothers, who came here from
Chesterville few years ago, purchased this
tract of land and built each as fine a resi-
dence as can be found IN the town of East
Liyermore. AT the time of their purchase
there was building on this site. Through
the enterprise and public spirit of these
brothers there may now be seen thirteen
pretty white cottages, all on the west side of
the hill, commanding most exquisite view
Of the Androscoggin river, and neighboring
hills and mountains. Let US, kind reader,
look westward. Here we notice
IN the distance, Old Saddle back
and Mount Blue mountains. Now stepping
across to Treat Mountain, we command
view of the beautiful Sandy River valley
Pennington surrounded on three sides by
grand old hills and forests, which at this
season of the year are very beautiful to look
upon with their many colors given them by
Jack Frost" Lying south of this point
we find the thriving village of East Wilton
with its large knife industry. Two miles
below we cast our eyes upon another busy
spot This is Wilton. Here is located a
large woolen mill employing quite large
number of hands. There are also other
large business enterprises located here. but
we pass on by the large granite quarries at
North Jay down to the wide awake place of
Jay Bridge, made industriously by its new
enterprise, Records Pulp Works. We will
now pass back to the Sewell Heights to bet
ter the view of the winding Androscoggn
down to the Otis Falls Pulp Mills, located
one half mile above and north of Livermore
Falls. This is grand structure of granite
and brick, aud one of the largest pulp mills in
the State.
Directly west of where we stand and on the
west bank of the Androscog gin-may be
seen the Umbagog Pulp works, running at
full blast" turning out large quantities of
pulp daily. South of this is the beautiful
and well known Oldham farm, with its green
fields even at this season of the year. On
the east bank, and many feet below our po-
sition, We see the picturesque yillage-Liv-
ermore Falls. ne long row OF industries
shows at once the thrift of the place. First
comes the Livermore Falls Pulp Co.'S works,
a large saw mill, and thirdly the upper
leatherboard mandatory. The flour mill
of Hutchinson 4 Son comes next in order,
lust south of which lies the wood turning
! mills of +. 5. Richmond & Co, employing
many hands, manufacturing the many styles
and varieties of fancy turned wood work,
Record also owns and runs another leather
board mill. There are various other enter
prises that may be seen from this point
but we will mention but one,-the
tannery run by Mr.. Caleb Smith,
situated on the bank of the river What is
thar, a whistle? Yes, we are just in time to
catch glimpse Of the Farmiugton train
as it wends its way past, and many feet
below us, following for distance of two
miles, the banks of the river, whence it is
lost from view as il rounds the hills, tower
ing high above the banks of the stream.
Turning to the east we notice, three miles
beyond us, the height of land known AS
Moose Hill, dotted here and there with
It's thrifty farms, many of which are beautl-
fully located and command views of the
surrounding country. This spot is favor
ite one for picnckers from all directions
Below this lays the large aud beautiful sheet
of water known as "Moose Hill Pond"
which adds greatly to the view from this
place. This point on Sewell Heights is
quite a popular resort and seats have been
placed for the benefit of those desiring to
"climb high for fine view and pure air