Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-07-10
SQUIRREL ISLAND.
Cottagers and Visitors Are
Now Sup'eme|y Happy.
On'y Protest Is on Butchering Of the
South Shore Pines.
0eneiAAnS
President Davenporrs New Yacht Arrives. Tho
Sunday Boat. Per sonals

steam yacht Alicia of BoStsn, with the
owner. \. IT, Davenport. arrivcsf'at SOUR
rel Island, Thursday morning. a,nd dron-
ped anchor in the cove. This was her
maiden trip and was made in good tim.
The AliciaS will lay in the cove at tn,
pleasure OF her owner and his family.
VINO are ever ready to give pleasure TO
the Islanders by their hospitality on their
yacht. Three cheers for the A,ic,, and
for Eer owner.
J. 5 MaNcy and family have arrived a
their cottage here for the season.
Among those who came for me Eour,,,
were j. 5. MaXcy, a. IL. paycnr,rt r II
Whitchousc.
George +. Taintor of Chicago. spcut IN,
Fourth at Olive Cottage
MIR and Mrs. NJ V Il. Clas, of Au,u.
II, axe at Squirrel Inn for the season.
Mr. ard Mrs. Ethan Chase of CaIifor-
mia, have arrived at Squirrel ana will
pass the summer here at one of the Dav-
export cottages.
The first hop was held July Fourth and
was thoroughly enjoyed by a large num-
Der. The Squirrel Orchestra furnished
the music. About 10 were I'm attendance
Cadet Skinner of Washington, u. c.. /.
a guest of Mrs. Hayes ana family in Star
Cottage.
Charles r. White ana family of Boston.
are 1t Mclrose Cottage for the season.
The marriage of Malcolm Barrows. one
of squirrels most popular men some five
seasons ago. to Miss Mary Iivermorc
Norton oil Boston. which occurred at the
Cnivcrsalist church in Melrose. last week.
is Of interest to Squirrels.
There arc now about loo guests at the
Inn.
Rev. Mr.. Dickerman and family of New
Haven, have arrived at their cottage on
the South Shore.
The konnchcc Journal is now on sale
at the Spa on the arrival of the morning
boat. As the Journal is the first paper
to reach US on the day of publication We
appreciate the privilege % the Spa.
Miss Clara Pierce. vino has been the
guest of Miss Emma White Of Owl Cot
taEc, has returned home.
Mrs. Edward Stanwood and Edward
Stanwood. Jr. of Erookline. are at th,,.
MumhlcS. their cottage on the Point.
Payson Alden Of Boston. was a wei
coined arrival. Sunday.
Much Indignation is felt on the Island
at the butChcring. we cannot call it any
thing else. that has been done to our
lovely path through the pine woods near
the South Shore Some people slaughter
trees, but the butcherinE which has spoil
od our natural woods is not only to the
frees but to the hearts o: a hundred neo-
pie No one objects to Improvement and
progress. but to rob the island Of one of
its loVcIicst spots. dear to the hearts of
all and sacred in its associations to many.
is quite another thing. 1t was beauti-
full. cool. quiet spot in the pine woods
and with the outlook towards Monhegan
save one plenty to enjoy and a lovely sea
view thrown in. Now II is number of
angular trees which look about as much
ike Lovers Lane as bicycle looks like
I rocking chair. The question at issue Is:
Who had authority to d" it? Further de
equipments arc expected and awaited with
interest. But what Of that? No human
hand can arain replace the beauties OF
God
Frank f, Hall of Waterville, is among
the weeks arrivals.
Frank Hanson and family of Newark.
". j.. have opened their cottage on the
South Shore and already the guests are
arriving.
MIR Grant proprietor Of the Spa, made
the island Il short call Monday.
The afternoon boat, Sunday, did not
come over to Squirrel and a dozen or IL
disappointed people took the early boat,
Monday morninc If the Eastern Steam
boat co. advcrtises to run Il Sunday al
ternoon boat ana then deliberately passes
us by. who can blame US for being cross?
II is hardly fair one of the passengers
To- go WAS business woman and thus
losing the boat cost her hcr situation.
Mrs Hunting of Boston, who met with
such a painful accident, last week. IS as
comfortable as can be expected. but IL
will be many weeks before she can walk
The leg is now in plaster cast
Bret Dnglcy of Lewiston. is "A guest at
the Inn.
President G. +. Mescrve Of Shaw Cn;-
vcrsity, and Mrs Mescrvc. arrived at the
Philbrick cottage, Saturday. Mr.. Phil
brick of Watcrvile. accompanied them
Prof T. W. Hall and wife of Waterriiie,
arrived. this week.
ID. Payson Alden and friends who are
cruising along the coast in a yacht have
been visiting Squirrel. this week.
Pierce. the island photographer. has ar
rived.
Miss Emma White entertained few
friends at Il Doodle" at Owl Cottage,
Monday evening.
The first whist party of the season was
| held in the Casino Monday evening. ana
was a very enjoyable affair. despite the
| inclcmcncy of the evening.