Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-11-20
IN AROOSTOoK COUNTY.
What the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Is
Doing for Northern Maine.

Houlton, Nov. 19.-(Spccial. ANYONE
visiting the northern part of Maine should
take "A trip over the Bangor & Aroostook
Railroad. What the railroads have done
for the West this line will do for Aroos-
took county. In riding over the road a
thought imprcsses one that the agrcul-
tural resources of the Pine Tree State
particularly in this section, need develop
ment, and by such the valuation will be
enhanced, and the people generally bene
fitted. You have often seen pictures of the
early settling in the West, and these very
illustrations will serve TO convey an idea
to you today of.,what is transpiring along
this new railway You enter the verge
of the forest at Brownville and for miles
the thick woods meets the view on both
sides A very large amount of white
birch, cedar and spruce trees are seen.
AS you spin along at the rate of over 40
miles an hour, for the roadbcd of the Ban
gor q Aroostook, is remarkably well con
structed, you begin to realize the great
achievements of railroading, particularly
through the forest.
A little opening is seen in the woods,
and here may be one of the stations along
the road. 1t is neat little building and
clustered around it are trees for miles,
not even the sign of building in slight
The agent is all-around man and poses
as IA sort of monarch. Presently small
village, perhaps half Il dozen houses,
meets the vision. Here several seekers for
big game get off, and, looking at the
train, say farewell for week or two.
Standing upon the platform is the
typhical guide, waiting for an engage
mcnt with these sports, during their
stay in the game regions. The guide
seen awaiting the party we have in mind
was about six feet tall, would weigh l75
lbs, had a sombrero hat on, long legged
boots, grey trousers, dark jacket, bet
around his waist and in it two revolver $
and a bowie knife while he was leaning
upon Winchester rifle. A little bunch
of whiskcrs was attached to his chin and
the upper lip was covered by heavy
moustachc. He presented a rather wild
appearance to the tcndcrfoot.
II is not an uncommon sight to see in
front of the lonely looking buildings at
various places n deer or two, and upon
the front or side of the cabin Is the pclt
of some animal. Indications seem to
impress one that the heart of the game
sections has been reached. Besides the
gloomy aspect at points along the road the
eve meets long sheds filled with last blocks,
thousands of them. This has already
become profitable and hustling business.
At Island Falls is a large tanncry in opera
tion, which is claimed to be the largest
in the world Pulp material is plenty and
sufficient water power abundant. Evi
dcnces of thrift greet the sight at many
places along the new road.
The conductor on one of the passenger
trains saws hundreds of sportsmcn have
come up the line this fall and the greater
number get off at Norcross. Dozens and
dozens of deer have been taken from the
wilds besides other game. A new feat
ure for Aroostook county was begun with
the turning of the first sod for this road in
May, 1891.