The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-26
Browns Corner, Canaan.

Another day in the woods-Tnesday feo
II, o 80 A. NJ. found a jolly company "ali
aboard and snugly tucked in our com
Portable turnout, nine ladies and six gen
tiemen enroute for the lumber camps via.
Steam Mill
The skies were gray and threatening but
all were well protected and with spirits
light and free felt that We could brave
what gentle breezes old Boreas might blow
our way. Jack and Tom" felt equal 10
the occasion and with C's firm hand TO
guide them they took us slong at steady
pace pleasant ride o. two miles
| brought US in full view of Milltown q
name which ,oe proposed giving this busy
little place In wonder the children paus-
ed in their coasting, aud the busy house
wife to look from her window to gaze on
us us we passed. Stopping at the board
Ing house we were greeted by Miss An
ME Lancaster and Mr.. Fred Burrill who
in the absence of his father and mother
Mr.. and Mrs Scammon Burrill greeted us
right ROYALTY We learned that at present
nine men find board and lodging in these
comfortable quarters, while at the farm
house of Mr.. Burrill two miles away an
other crew is cared for, with Mrs. b. VI
brsiing between the two places. She Is as
much a necessity as the pendulum of a
clock, with lots of Yankee push and keen
eye to business she has no need of ilders
about her, kind and tender, no one asks
of her sympathy in vain, ears of toll have
already furrowed her cheek and brow and
sprinkied the silver III her hair, yet she is
spry as girl.
Mr.. Burrill hns suffered much from
rheumatism, and has SO far recovered
| f. uh ha Vpd
this winter as to be able to ride about and
oversee his work.
We took a good view of the mill inside
and out, here we found Chas Lancaster
running the engine, as they now run it by
night Mr. Cookson of Harmony has charge
by niaht. Bosrds and long timber are
sawed by day and at night the buzz of the
shingi4 saw is heard in the mil. A lsrge
gu ,utit, Of s. DOL timber is gotten out here
two saws are used for cutting up those
nice white bolts into strips for spools.
Chas Kicker still guides the saw with I'M
erring aim aided hv his faithful corps OF
attendants. Tom Booker's smiling face
greeted us and the twinkle in his eye
meant fun ahead.
We noticed Bert Lamb smart lad
adrotly handling the rule and tlling a
very important place in marking the lum-
Der, which is taken away to be stacked by
Sam'l Mitchell and son.
| A run upon the high mound of sawdust
gave us good look at the piles of logs
awaiting to be sawed and the lumber al
ieady stacked IN the yard, while intentiy
WATCHING the blower Tom sent up his
compliments on paper which sailed away
on the breeze.
Returning to the house we were gener-
ously treated by Fred to the sweetest Of
candy, peanuts aud cigars though not all
of the ladies INDUCED i'll the last named
luxury. MIR. Burrll ruus small grocery
store in connection with his other business
aud is having a very good trade. After
expressing our thanks for such kind hos
pitality we resumed our seats and wended
our way out through the piles of logs a.
mong which we noticed some fine looking
pine logs we were told belonged to Z. q.
PnrriDgton.
We stopped a moment Mt Toms cabin
door to look at the new baby and then on
We go into the woods over the good hard
road with our appetite growing keen. We
call at Lewis Bros. camp, but alas! we are
one day late, they left yesterday having
finished their contract. Regaining the
road we move on at our leisure admiring
the beauties of nature in her winter garb
| How the beautiful snow like the mantle
of charity covers a multitude of unsight!y
places and converts mounds of beauty
There is a trailing moss which adorns many
of the trees which makes them look beau
tiful even in decay, some very pretty speci
mems were secured but the prettiest was
far above our reach.
At half-past twelve, we drew rein Al
| Hal Ra m
OF the dark flowing Black Stream. W,
were told that on this same site more than
20 years ago jefferson and Joseph Adam
now both dead and Vim. Fowler had theil
camp and numbered. We were warmly
greeted by both proprietors. on alightinq
we sought the interior and were pleased
to meet the smiling face of the COOK who
gave us hearty welcome. After taking
| of our things We intently watched The
cook make some biscuit which to most OF
the ladies' was novelty, to see a man In
frock and apron with sleeves rolled W
manipulating the dough SO handily was a
sight worth seeing. They were soon baked
and the tai ls set, the ladies had brought
some Of their own good things to help out
pickles, cheese. butter, cake and pie, ant
when friend Crocker helped us to some o
those baked beans his ruddy face fairl,
beamed with joy. My weren't they delic
ious, fit for king. And didn't We eat
Our long ride had given us just the appe
lite for them. At last hunger} was APP
peased and what remained was turnet
over to the cook, who is none other than
our friend ID. B. Croker a veteran in on
late war having as he says been i'll eight
cen general engagements and who has serv
ed in the woods in capacity Of cook MIN
winters.
After dinner the time was spent in chat
ting and inspecting both indoor and out
This company are doing q good bushes
and get in good amount of lumber, the,
employ men, 4 horses and 3 oxen, art
about done operating this winter. o.
leaving we received cordial invitation t,
visit them annually as long as they con
tinue to operate here. This being thei
second year and our visit No g.
Farther to the east we call at Cove
Bros. camp, here we found lady cook
gave her short call and retraced cur wa
feeling glad it was not our lot to live =,
far from civilization. Coming back by tn
camp, We waved our hats and the portl
form of the cook in the doorway wavin
tin pan will long be remembered by ua
No game was seen on our journey, fe,
Of some poor bunny.
Onward We came on the road to til
landing only pausing at intervals to listel
for the Transfers bell which we failed t.
hear, SO we pursued our way unimpeded
and In short time we regained the mail
road and arrived at L Orowelrs our start
ing place at about four P M. The hap
Ply company dispersed feeling we'll please
by having spent another day in the wood,
Quite number from this place attende
the funeral of MapleyJ Crommett whic
wss held in the church at our village las
Wednesday Mr.. Crommett was nativ
of this place, but three years ago moved hi
| family to Skowhegan where they opened
, boarding house on Court st. For man
years he had been afflicted with asthma,
was hoped the change would be beneficial
but he has gone the way Of all the eartt
and leaves devoted wife, two children. a
aged father and sister to mourn his los,
beside q wide circle of acqu aintauces.
About 80 friends and neighbors planne
pleasant surprise for your humble Sci
the twentieth anniversary Of our wedding
Feb. 22nd. Saturday evening they gather
ed at our home, whose doors are Away
open to welcome all, and they came no
empty handed. Mr.. N. Hall in behalf o
the company presented as token of es
TEEN. a lovely gold band dinner set of 10
pieces and a silver pickle jar. We trie
to express our thanks in appreciate Q
} their kindness, but words fail d to do sc
and will now add may God bless them e,
cry one, and may all the good things o
+ this life he theirs to enjoy. To those VIII
were 30 active in planning this p'easal
occasion We agsin thank you. May you