Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-06
OUT AT THE LAKE.
The Journals Weekly Letter from
Hammond's Grove.
The Proposed Electric Road-Gossip Of The
tujusta People.
Manchester. Me-. Aug.

M1ncHeSteI. Me-, Aug. A..
Dear Journal: l have talked with
quite a number Of the leading farmers
and summer residents of this goodly
town, concerning the proposed electric
| railroad from Augusta through this
place to lewiston; and but one senti-
ment is expressed-that the project
will help the place and develop this
grand summer resort, which is as yet
in its infancy. 1 am certain that Mr..
Hammond would sell his fine pine
grove at fair appraisal, and also two
large shore lots. which would give the
railroad company an outlet to the lake,
for wharf and boating facilities. In
the grove could be built a casino, sum-
mer theatre. eating house, and other
appliances for the complete comfort
and recreation of guests. Boats for
sailing and fishing. and canoes for
gliding over the CLASSY waters could
be procured at all times. Regular ex-
cursions would be made daily to the
foot of the lake, Il distance of nine
miles. gliding in and out among the
multitude of islands and stopping for
picnic parties at the desirable loca-
tons. notably at the Horseshoe. Dur
ing July and August. crowds would he
landed here daily. and on Sundays the
rush would simply immense. The in
crease would be large in the valuation
Of property, and where now $50 900
worth of real estate for taxation par
poses is contributed by summer resi-
dents. it would be greatly added to-
While a small fraction of the citizens
here were opposed to the construction
Of the narrow guage road TO Farming
ton. IS not promising airy benefit tn
Manchester, they are for the present
enterprise with great unanimity. and
viii make the most liberal concessions
to the company in the way of land
damages. etc.
The demonstration at the Grove. on
the arrival of Col. r. w Soule. with
his locomObile. must have been eX-
tremely gratifying to the enterprising
Hustler" who has the honor Of own
ing the first horseless carriage in Au-
gusta (barring Wellman's mule team
Men. women and children to the num- |
Der of 80. armed with tin pans. horns. |
bells. and other Instruments of tor
ture. assembled at the entrance of the |
grove. awaiting the coming of the |
first locomoble that ever glided down |
ttiIPG6I Iiaitlliipl!u HASHNd N To tGt |
shores of the lake When it appeared |
there was great excitement. The well |
coming music was indescribab BILE The |
Colonel put on the brakes. came to !, |
standstil, DOTTED his hat and thanked |
his friends for their cordial greeting. |
The Colonel is bound to be first in |
everything. I'll bet that when the |
first electric car moves into Ham |
mond's Grove he will stand just lit |
tie ahead of the motorman.
The Cobbosseecontee Navigation |
Company has withdrawn its launch |
"Cobbeessee. not for any defectfin the |
boat or want of patronage; but there |
was evidently something about the |
casting of the machinery as it came |
from the factory that was defective. /,
making it uncertain about navigating |
the boat, and the builders. Fifield Bros. |
of Augusta. have taken the launch off |
the hands of the company. one of the |
Fifields told me, yesterday, that it was |
their intention to let the boat. which |
is a most able one. remain in the lake |
and fit il up with power. II gasoline |
won't work, then they will put in |
steam. In the meantime the Naviga- !
ton Company has its eye on a steamer |
which they may a once transfer to |
these waters. to be commanded by !
Capt. +. w. Rowe.
Castle Thimble,' the smallest cot |
tage at the Grove. has happy COM |
pany under its tiny roof, consisting of |
Eva Johnson, Grace Lovejoy and Vera |
A. Jewett Of Augusta. accompanied by |
Mrs. Wood. Among their callers have |
been Mrs. DIR. johnson and children.
G. T.. Burleigh of the Journal. and |
family, are in their cosy cottage, where |
they are always welcome. Mr.. Bur |
leigh will take the stump during the |
coming political campaign. His family !
VII spend portion of the season in |
Aroostuok county-the good. old home |
county of the BurleighS.
Mrs George +. North has received a |
call from Mrs. J w. Freese of Halo |
well, accompanied by Harold and |
Charles Fuller.
The Three Sisters at the Club House !