Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-04-27
A TRIP TO THE ALSEA.
THE PRODUCTIVE AND FERTILE VALLEY ON
OUR SOUTH.

On Monday evening of last week
the writer hereof boarded the west
bound train with a determination to
see the famed Alsea country and
get acquainted with its people and
view its resources. Stopping over
night at Newport, we were routed
out next morning bright and early
to catch the mail stage on its reg
ular bi-weekly- tfip-to the Alsea.
Crossing over the Bay in a small
boat, we were soon bundled in the
stage wagon ami had Our faces set
to southwark along the solid sand .
beach, which is kept beaten as
smooth and hard as q plank roadby /
the tirelesS waves of the broad Pa
ciic. We can picture no finer or
more Interesting drive than this
would be in fine weather, and even
with the wind in our faces and
slight rain falling it was far from
disagreeable. A drive along the
beach of about twelve miles brought
us to the famous Seal Rock. This
rock is situated about halt mile
from the beach and is used by the
hair seals, OF sea lions to rest and
sun themselves upon. At the time
we viewed the rock there were hun
dreds Of these monster sea animals
lying lazily on the rocks enjoying
themselves above the power of the
mighty waves that were dashing at
the base. At Seal Rock is located
the famous summer resort known
by that name and owned by Hon.
J. w. Brasfeld. Here is erected a
fine hotel and numerous cottages
are scattered around for the benefit
of the hosts of summer visitors.
But more of Seal Rock at another
time.
Leaving the bluffs after about
a mile travel on them we again
strike the beach and proceed on
our way. After about a four mile
drive we round a point and the
famous Alsea Bay and valley bursts
upon our view. The view from
this entrance point alone is worth
the trip to see. A short drive up
the beach brings us to the
TOWN OF STANFORD.
Here we find we'll stocked store
of w. c. Shepard, who caters to the
wants of the people contiguous to
town. Here we had our first meal
OH the Alsea, taking the same at
the hospitable house Of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIC. Monroe.
The town of Stanford consists of
about forty acres plated and is in
a slightly location. w. c. Shepard
is the principal owner Of the town
site. Mr.. Shepard also enjoys the
distinction of being the only attor-
ney-at-law in Lincoln county.
There is also a cannery located at
this point, but we believe, was not
operated last year.
About half mile up the beach
from Stanford is located the post
Office of LuGens, which distributes
the mail for the north side people.
At this place A. H. LuGens keeps
well-stocked country store, and
also is postmaster. The stage,
mail and freight route from Yaqui-
ma Bay, to Alsea Bay has its head
quarters here, being operated by
Holgate & Sons. At this point Is
located the extensive salmon can
merry Of Henry Nice. This can.
merry is we'll fitted with all the latest
appliances for canning salmon and
is quite an extensive establishment.
Its output varies with the condition
of the salmon run. The largest
pack ever made IN a single season
by Mr. Nice's cannery was 9,ooo
cases of four dozen cans each, and
the smallest pack was 1900 cases
This establishment is worthy Of a
more extended writeup than our
present space permits.
This comprises all the business
on the north side ofthe Bay. Cross.
ing to the south side we came tc
the handsome litiie
VILLAGE OF wALDPORT.
Waldport is the largest business
point on the Bay. 1t Is located OF
point Of land ling between the
Bay ard a slough branching ou
from the same. The ground is low