Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1901-09-04
FROM SOUTH GoULDsBoRo.
Summer Notes From One of Hancock
County's Popular Resorts.

County's Popular Resorts.
SOUTH GouLDsBoRo, Aug. 30 Especially
Twenty miles southeast of Ellis
worth is located the town OF Gouldsboro.
At the time OF its colonization and settle
ment or OF its incorporation, In 1850, the
town received its name in honor Of Rob-
| ert Gould, one of the original settlers.
| This town comprises several sections,
known as Gouldsboro, West and South
| Gouldsboro. The latter place is fast be-
coming great summer resort for rusti-
Gators. Located as 1t is on the shores OF
| Frenchman's bay, its beautiful drives, its
wonderful views, and the healthy ozone
make it the ideal place for rest and en-
| joyment.
There is just now much driving every
fine day, when large numbers of cottage
residents and their guests, and hundreds
from hotels may be seen along the shore
| OF the bay, which is the fsshiona BILE drive.
On one side is the blue blessed water
where the silent islands sleep, and on the
other the shady sides of Jordan's noun
| tain.
| Among the earliest settlers were Ham
mond, Sargent and Bunker, whose de-
scendants are now living here. One por-
tion of the town is called "Bunkerville"
on account OF the number of residents OF
that Dame. 1t Is common saying in
meeting a person that 1t is safe to call him
cit her sargent" or BUNKER.
| In early days trading vessels left here
| for Boston and other ports. Many OF the
Older residents who were captains tell the
''city folks" about their experiences on
the sea in their earlier days. Fishing
| now is the principal occupation Of the
people and the shores Of the bay are lined
with weirs.
| One weir is a little differently con-
structed from any of the others. 1t is
owned by Henry Nathan Hammond.
Built on the southern shore of Jordan's
cove, it extends into the bay about 200
| feet, forming a circle for "catch
pound" OF about 500 feet. In the inner
circle projects "lip' to retain the fish.
| When the fish swim around the circle,
they strike that "lipn and are turned off
into the middle Of the pound, and there
| fore they cannot find natural means of
escape. This weir, being unlike many
that are located in this bay, is quite
common in the provinces. "Henry" says
there are lots OF fish in the sea that are
willing to be caught, and when they
come his way they will be caught.
Horace Jordan's yacht Sire Fly" has
been kept busy during the time she has
been here. Mr.. Jordan has entertained
many OF his friends with a sail. Not
/ only have the summer visitors been
| favored, but his generous Inequalities
also have been extended to many OF the
| town'speople. Mr.. Jordan's hosts OF
friends will rejoice to know that his
health has very much improved this sum
mer. When he returns to Boston be will
be able to attend to his large interests
with renewed strength.
| Capt. Galen Ii. Smith, who is sailing for
| Mr.. Jordan, is one of the oldest residents
in this section. He was born on Iron
| bound island, where he retains his sum-
mer home, but in the winter he occupies
| his house in West Gouldsboro. "Gaie''
began going to sea at the age of fifteen
years, and has been following it ever
since. He is as careful a pilot as ever
turned wheel, and knows all the bars,
lodges and channels in this part Of the
| country. One hour in the pilot house
with him is not misspent, for the infor-
nation gained is of great value. His SER
| vices are always in great demand every
season, but he prefers to be in Mr.. Jor-
dams employ.
Thomas w. lawson, of Boston, in his
l re-
Jordan's island last week, remaining
several days. Mr.. Lawson with his family
took trip up the mountain and roamed
about the COAST W hen not on his boat.
| Charles A. Bush, OF Boston, caught
large string of fish few days ago, many
OF the ''cunners" weighing over pound
apiece. Mr.. Bush, although skillful
fisherman, is not an expert in boating,
and since his wonderful escape when he
was .'cast away" in Martin Myrick's cove
| two years ago, he has confined his fishing
trips to brooks.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Stockman, of Bos-
| ton, were in town on Thursday last. Mr..
| stock man is taking a month of rest at
| Prospect Har bor. He, like many others
who have to be confined among the hot
bricks of crowded city, knows where he
can recuperate his mental as we'll as
physical health.
| Among the many arrivals here the past
| week were Miss Belle Lord, of Sullivan;
| John Osgood, OF Aver, Mass; Miss Abbie
Coolidge, of Lamoine; E. K. Merritt and
family.
| Miss Sarah F. Carney, who has been
here since June, will not return to Boston
before September 10. Mr.. and Mrs. John
| F. Morrow, of New Hampton, N. H., are
expected next week. Mr.. Morrow is one
of New Hampshire's prosperous farmers.
One of the prettiest spots here is Lily
pond, one-q quarter of mile from the CEN
tire of the town. On the easteriy section
OF the pond is located John and Asa Sar-
gents home, which is reached by cor