Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-02
AT COBBOSSEE.
Congressman BurIeigh 'he lnspirer Of
Things and Events at Hammonds.
Many New Arrivals and Almost Every coilaas
Is low Open.
Lake Cobbosseecontee

DSat JOui lie IuSpIItT Oh
things and events at HammOnd's
Grove. this season is Hon. L. c. Bur-
leigh Of Augusta. the popular member
OF Congress from this district. Coming
here in the autumn months OF last
year. with his wife. who was afflicted
with a throat trouble. and from which
she obtained wonderful relief through
the effects Of the balsamic air Of these
pines, Mr.. Burleigh was so delighted
with the place that he decided to re-
build Summer Rest" cottage. which
he had previously purchased. and
which is in the very best location here.
Did ! say rebuild? Well. there may be
corner post or SO left Of the old
structure. but right there on that
identical spot, has arisen. as II by
magic, an artistic gem Of a summer
cottage. which has been appropriately
christened Camp Cobbosseecontee.
never saw such an evolution of a sum-
mer cottage.
A lO-foot veranda surrounds the front
and ends Of the cottage; the sitting
room runs the entire length Of the old
cottage. including the former ell. The
sleeping rooms, dining room. kitchen.
etc. are built in the extension. all on
the first floor, while at one corner. in
style OF architecture which gives
added beauty to the entire structure. Is
Mr.. Burleigh's rf1vate office. In this
pleasant den 5he puts-in a vast
amount Of work. as everybody knows
him to be tireless and undaunted
worker.
have. often thought Of him in con-
nection with the revered Hannibal
Hamlin. who would get up from his
bed or his breakfast to do one of his
constituents a favor. Mr.. Burleigh re-
ceives some 30 or 40 letters a day. and
these are all promptly answered. Two
O'Clock in the morning. just before the
birds in the lofty pines strike up their
morning anthem. the Governor may be
found digging away at his desk.
Just now ne Is absorbed in his pri-
vate business. which has been some
what neglected the past three or four
years. and he is being assisted by his
son Lewis, who occupies as an office
the sitting room OF the Breed cottage.
which the Governor recently puf-
chased, besides the purchase Of sew
eral lots in the very best part of the
grove.
He has had constructed a float 40
feet in length. which will extend out
from his shore. Mindful of maintain
ing the purity Of the water Of the ex-
cellent well. near his premises. he has
had prepared a granite curbing which
will be appreciated by the scores who
20 there daily after pure water.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. w. SOule have been
here, five weeks. Their new and beau-
tiful cottage has been made still more
attractive by painting. bum color,
| with trimmings on a slate shade. Inc
lawn and grove in front OF the house
are annually improved. His fine sail
boat. the "Waubaushene." affords the
exhileration of sailing. under the
manipulatiOns OF a master haNd.
Among those whom Col. Soule have en-
tertained here Is p. F. Bonney Of Bos-
ton. cloak and shawl manufacturer
| The Hustler goes back and forth 20
his business on his loco: and. by the
| way. business has never been so geQd
with him as at the present time. II
this thing continues ne will have 70
| ICON customers away from his store
| with a club.
| On Saturday. Capt. Melville smith
and family moved ont to their cottage.
"Whispering Pines" where they VIII
remain for the summer. the captain
going back and forth occasionally to
attend to his business They are ac-
COMMANDED by their daughter. MRS.
Herbert p. Doane. with the prospect
that her husband. whose business VIII
hiring him to Maine. may spend por-
tion OF his vacation here. Col. Smithgs
gasoline launch Is working to charm.
ana his sailboat Is getting into trim
N chow her heels to all other craft on
the lake.
r. H. Turner Of Portland. the, we'll
rrown Insurance man. and famiIys
who were so charmed with the lake.
last. season, are here again. ana oc-
cupy Col. Soule's cottage. the Ada
wando." c. F. Flynt Of the Journal,
and family, will occupy Col. Souie'
other cottage Mr.. Flynt was mere.
yesterday. -
e q Hichborn has been out to his
| cottage several times. and Will soon
come with his family. Mrs. z. F.
warren and children are at Mrs. Wild
er's cottage.
The corner grocery and post ONCE ID
row IN the hands Of A. NJ. Bowman