Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1901-07-16
AROUND THE RANaELEYs.
"sLoCUM" MAKES HIS ANNUAL TOUR
OF THE LAKES.

OF THE LAKES.
Your reporter, ACCOMPANIED by hi
wife, made his fourth aunual trip tt
northern Franklin County aud thu
Rangeley Lakes during the first week il
June.
Leaving East Sumner on the 1870 A. N
train we soon reached Livermore Falls
where wait of four hours was made, al
the midday ,rains up the liue do no
conn It. This, however, gave us time t.
look over some of the industries of thi!
bustling, growing place, which gave III
very favorable imprc sion. We were
guided in our ramblings by "Billy'
Glover, a former Sumner boy, who tool
us through the new opera house, the
nearly completed school house, aud pas
several fine busine s blocks and pretty
residences. We also called upon E. /
Beck of the Express and Advertiser
who, although very busy, took few
moments for social chat. Mr.. Beck has
a neat and commodious Office, well sup
piled with all the essentials of modern
EDITORS sanctum, and is now publishing
three local newspapers and giving his
rea lers fresh, racy news.
Livermore Falls, although the scene
of several disastrous fires, seems to rise
Phenix-like from it's ashes and build
anew with ue courage and confidence,
1t has good wafer supply, electric
lights, a board of trade, bark, and busi-
ness blocks that would grace any city,
and the streets present Idly appear.
ance.
Leaviun at3"'3 p. NJ. on the Farming.
ton bound train, we pas through the
pleasant vi]laye of Eat Wilton and
soon arrive at the home of the Normal
School, the Abbot of literary fame, and
other former and pre- ent distinguish d
resident.
Here we change to the narrow gauge
line OF the Sandy Ever Railroad, and
spe | on beside the clear water of the
river that gives the line its name until
we reach Strong Junction, where team
takes us y the CHI si ul, slightly L il
dence of Frank W. Briggs in Freeman,
where we spend the night. Next day we
return to Svfong and make a zip up the
Franklin and Megantic line to its termi-
nus at Bigelow, where a big lumber
plant is being erec; d beside the CARR
basset stream. From here stages carry
hunters and sportsmeu to Eusi.s and the
Dead River locality.
K'ngfeld is one of the most attractive
villages of Franklin County and is
thoroughly up ta date, having an ex-
celleut water system, elec.ric lights,
bank and fine busin IS blocks, and what
makes the visitor most happy, an ex-
cellent hotel under the mana"ement OF
j. Willis Jordan, whose genial presence
makes one feel at home at once. 1t is
well paironized by sportsmen and
travellers, and fine place ID leave the
family and beat back for hunting and
fishing. The extensive wood novelty
works of Jeakings, Bogert & Co., and
the spool and bobbin plant of the new
firm of Huse & Co. are located here, be-
sides several other manufacturers. The
place supports four churches, dozen or
more stores and shops, and the neat and
pretty residences with finely kept lawns
be-peak culture and refinement OF the
residents.
Strong village impress the visitor by
its fine residences, beautiful shade trees
and genera air of thrift. and comfort.
The extensive lumber plant of G. V.
Starbird, and the toothpick mill of Chas.
Forster are located here. 1t has the usual
complement of stores and churches.
The Daggetts, Porters and other well
known men of business 'ide here. The
old railroad station has been supplanted
by new one of tasteful design and
cheerful presence.
Phillips is quite large village, and
formerly was know Il as upper and lower
villages, but is now by the increa je of
its residence section practically one. We
had only hasty views of the section, but
judge that it is a neat, up-to-date place
and pleasant to reside in. We caught a
moments time to call upon j. w. Brack-
EFT of the Maine Woods, local and
sportsmen's paper that fills the bill and
is alive to Names interests and posi-
bilities. Miss C. T. Crosby, well known
for her graphic and spicy sporting items
over the signature of ely Rod" resides
here.
We might say much more of the pretty
village OF the Sandy River valley but
must pass on to Rangeley, the Mecca OF
tourists and sportsmen. AS usual, at
our arrival at the magnificent and pop
ular Rangeley Lake House. we meet the
genial lifelong landlord, John B. Marble,
who makes his guests always feel as
though they were warmly welcome. This
is the house of the lakes in size and can
accommodate about go guests. Finely
located and with beautiful environs and
first-class service in all its appoint
ments, it is no wonder that the house is
filled with delighted guests every season.
Rangeley village is growing place
and several new buildings are in prog.
ress. Visitors should visit the neat and
commodious t:xidermist rooms of NJ.
Abbott Frazier. We know of nothing
that equals it east of Boston. The
Rangeley Steamboat Co. give good serv.
ice across the lake and the scenery
along shore is fine.
We left marble S" at 8 A. NJ. arriving
at Haines Landing about $50, where we
boarded one of "Billy Soule's" boats for
his Pleasant Island camps up the Cup
suptic. Here on small island are some
sixteen novel log cottLyes finished in
quaint yet a ,.active style that at once
captivate the eye by their rustic beauty
aud charm the senses by their inviting
simplicity. Nicely finished and furnish
ed, they invite rest and pleasure. The
office and parlors are deckcd With moose
caribou, deer, and other game heads
adoru the walls. The dining hall is COO
ard we'll furnished, while the menu viii
satisfy the most fastidious taste. And
then, "Eilly' is charming host an6
pleasant en- rtliner. No flies ol
mo ,qui;o;e to annoy, and fishing IL
usually good. A tour Of the lakes is in
complete without ..ip to this attractive
spot. Only about four miles above
Haines Landing.
Of the Mooselookmeguntic House il
needs only to be said that T. L. Page il
still the manager and fully sustains hi
enviable reputation as the Nestor o.
landlords. He has now seven log cot
tages near by, where families can be by
themselves if they desire. The table
service is good, and his colored helI
courteous and obliging.
Saturday forenoon we boarded one o.
Capt. Barker's fine boats and headed fol
Bemis and the homeward journey. Pass
ing down the lake the "Birches" neve
looked more inviting, and lots of guest
are enjoying life at this famed CAM
hostelry. The location is one OF thu
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