Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1898-05-31
Especial 70 the Democrat.)
ATOua OF THE LAKES.
"sLocUH" GOES A-RAMBLMG AT
RANGELEY.


side trip up the franklin 4 Megantic
line. We, Chat IL, Hannah and ID left
East Sumner on Monday the 23d inst,
via the p. & X. F. line to Rumford
Fslls, thence by the r. r. 4 r. l.. line
to Bemis, the southern extremity OF
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Lake, where we re-
ported to Capt. r. G. Barker for further
instructions. We found the genial
captain ready with his feet OF fine
steamers and his cheerful cosy camps at
Bemis and the Birches, to cater to the
wants Of the tourist or pencil pusher
without reserve or "previOus condition
OF servitude." This route Is becoming q
very popular one as II Is the shortest and
quickest direct line TO the lakes. requir-
Ing no change OF cars or baggage be-
tween Portland and the lakes.
At Bemis, the captains steamers, four
In number, ply on the big Lake and
make connections with trains and other
lake boats, enabling the visitor to visit
the principal points of interest along the
whole chain OF elk as lovely lakes "a exist
In Maine. Steamers carry one to Upper
Dams miles; Haines' Landing IL
miles; Indian Rocks miles; Cupsup-
tic Falls-20 miles. At Upper Dam
connections are made with Capt. +. r.
Coburn's steamers for Welekenobacook
and South Arm. At Haines' Landing
connections by short carry are made
with Capt. G. w. Towards ine steamers
that ply the Rsngeley Lake.
So il will be seen that by the Bemis
approach one car easily visit either lake,
or do as we did, 20 via Bemis and re-
turn vi. Rsugeley and Pennington. For
one bent on Sightseeing the round trip,
that Is, going one way and returning the
other. Is desirable. There Is also good
approach via Andover, South Arm ana
Middle Dam. We are told that the roads
now from !indOver to the steamer land
Ing are fine and afford one In these days
the rather infroquent luxury OF pleas
ant stage coach ride.
We made a short stop at Upper Dam,
crossed the carry in a drenching shower,
then took Capt. Z. F. Coburn's steamer
for the Richardson Lskes, going the
entire length to South Arm. We staid
over night and until after dinner the
next day Mt Capt Coburn's fine cosy
hotel. the Anglers Retreat, where every
thing was done tn make our stay pleas
ant. Anglers Retreat IL quiet, yet
very plea SAINT slightly place To stay: IL
IL only few rodi from Middle Dam,
where we saw ~ men land about twen-
~ flne trout from the rips just below the
d. m I'm less than one hours time. One
of them weighed pounds, and several
Others were two-pounders. Fishing IL
fine here. We know from personal
observation. The view up aud down the
lake and at Middle Dam IL fine. \ good
hotel, fine genial hosts and experienced
guides. Among the old guides We in-
teryiewed were Lumsn and William
Sargent and stephen Morse, who have
hid manv years experi' nee on the lakes
On Tuesday afternoon we left this
ospitable retreat nv Capt. Coburn's
steamer. and returned Ia Upper Dam
and we're met by Capt. Fred Barker and
taken tn his pleasant csmps mt tht
"Birches," thence To Haines' Landing t.
the interchangeable House, fine
commodious house, finely furnished anC
attractive. Here, "Mountsin View
carriage met ia and took us across thu
carry two miles to the fsr-famed SUN
mer resort on q pleasant cove oil Range
ley Lake, known as Mountain View
House where we staid over night and CAL
testify to its fine appointments, excellent
cuisine. and nicely furnished rooms
This hotel, capable al entertaining eighty
guests, il frat class, and provided
with every comfort and luxury needed
We found Mr.. B0wley a very genial ant
attentive host and his help Obliging. W.
RECALLED ourselves on fine lake trou
finely served for breakfast. We found
no place on the entire trip more pleas
ant and cheerful.
| While here We saw a fine salmon JUS
landed by Mrs. +. NJ. Frost OF Boston
that weighed q l-2pounds. bert" Her
rick, guide. Fishing here has been fine
Mr.. A. T.. Lincoln OF Boston, stoppini
here, recently caught In one day 0!
pounds OF trout and on the next day D.
pounds. Most Of them were returned u
the lake again. rs he did not wish to taxi
them away. salmon OF - pounds weigh
have been taken here.
| But the chief attraction at "MountaiI
View" Is its fine features as summer
resort, rs the natural location ia fine
presenting q rare view OF lake and forest
The grounds are well fitted up. fine park
In the rear, fine boating 10 front. The
rooms In this capacious hostelry are near
" all engaged for July and August. Il
Ia really, to Us, one OF the finest places
on the lakes.
Here on Wednesday morning we tool
one OF Capt. G. w. Towards boats for
trip of seven miles across Rsngeley Il
the magnificent well known big house o.
the lakes known as the Rangeley Lake
House. where we were finely entertained
and "fared sumptuously every day.
| We found the Messrs. Marble very gen
ial and attentive to our wants, and TIT
house Is almost equal In Its appoint
ments To Poland Spring. The location
on promOntory on Marbles Point, Ii
unexcelled for beauty and grandeur
and its furnishings are rich and attractive
The capacity Is about 90 guests, and
their comfort and pleasure IL assured Al
soon as they arrive. We found 1t al
that reputation has accorded It.
After making the tour Of the lake
region We returned via Phillips and
Pennington, stopping of at strong
II
station and proceeding by carriage u
| Freeman to visit at Frank w. Briggs
From Strong to Pennington. Chisholm''
Mills, then home by the Z. Il X. +. line
The trip was full Of interest the entire
distance and very enjoyable. The beauty
and fascination Of the Rangeley Lake
region has not half been told. Ii offer;
to the sportsman. summer tourist or the
chronic invalid even, grand opportuni'
ties for enjoyment and regeneration
This beautiful chain Of six OF the lowell
est lakes In Maine Ia we'll worth trip to
behold and Is easy OF access. 1t can bt
| reached the most directly bv way OF the
Portland and Rumford Falls line and
landing at Bemis, thence by lake boat;
TO all points. Another approach Is by
Pennington End Sandy River line ia
Phillips and Rtngeley. Still another l:
by Andover to South Arm OF lower
Richardson Lake thence by boats to al
points. We say to the man OF leisure
seeking an outing full OF interest and
diversified scenery, try tour OF the
Rangeley l. IKE region.