Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-15
AT COBBOSSEE.
The Transformation Caused by
the Electric Road.
Congressman BurIeigh and Family at
their Summer Home.
Personal Chat of the Many Gotta qe s
Along the Lake Shore.
Lake Cobbosseecontee.

Lane AODDOSSeecOntee.
Manchester, July IA, 1902
Dear journal: Is the year 1902 to
come and go without a summer? II
would really seem so, as there has been
hardiy day when an open fire has
not been almost necessity in cottage
lie. This continuous cool weather
has had the effect to keep the people
away from both the seaside and the
lake: but it is my opinion that August
VIII give US sweater, resulting in Il
grand rush to our borders.
The electric railroad excites the adj
miration of the people. 1t seems al
most to them like a plaything rather
than reality. Ladies along the
route come to the open doors or win
dows. men cease their work in the
haying fields, mechanics lay down
the implements of their toll at the
quarries. as the car swings on, and
watch it until it is out of sight. Own
ers of real estate in the immediate
vicinity put up their prices until they
are out of sight, also
The fact is, this is the best con-
structed railroad in New England. and
in its iron work. ballasting. and in
fact every part of it's building, it is so
heavily fitted that steam cars could be
used; and this would seem that a large
freight business were contemplated.
The road winds through a picturesque
rural community, surrounded on all
sides by quiet, charming country
scenery, which fills the eye and rests
the soul. The road, l am glad to say,
has been well patroniZed from the start
In q fortnight it will be open through
to Winthrop, with the prospect OF
grand business. Every detail of the
management of the road is carefully
attended to by the gentlemanly sup
| eriptendent. Mr.. l.. F. Taylor.
Congressman f. c. Burleigh, his
wife. and daughter Ethelyn, are here
settled for the summer in their beaut
| full Camp CobbOsseecontee." They
| have come for real, solid, downright
| rest, but you would hardly think it
| from the appearance of the Governors
| desk. and his ready answers to tele-
| phonic communications. Although de-
| serving rest and seclusion, after the
| arduous labors at Washington, he pro
poses to keep open house here to all
| who seek him. None will be turned
| away without a courteous and careful
| hearing. lie still believes that this is
| the best place in the world for a sum-
| mer resting place. and the electric
| railroad. made possible through the
| enterprise of Governor Hill and others.
only emphasizes this fact. The Gov
ernOr is looking nicely, having gained
ten pounds in weight since he was
here. He will remain until October.
| and at low water will construct a
granite sea wall of solid masonry in
front of his lots. the granite for the
purpose having been hauled to the
grove last winter.
There's another gentleman, a for
mer member of Congress- right here at
the Grove. Hon. J. II. Rice of the
Fourth District, who served his con-
stitucnts most ably. He is stopping at
"Woodl'ine cottage" He is 81 years
| of age, and of course is little known TIC
the present generation.
| On Wednesday evening DR.. F. G.
Kinsman gave family party at the
"Glad Hand Inn" which was attended
by some forty persons. His honored
| parents, T. w. Kinsman and wife
Mrs. DR.. Penney. and other intimate
| friends of the family We're present. a
| magnificent display of fireworks
| eGualling many public exhibitions, was
made from the end of the wharf. Re
freshments were served from daintlly
arranged table in the dining-room, the
table being decorated with beautiful
roses and ferns. Miss Gertrude New
| bert served delicious fruit punch
Sandwiches of several varieties, sar-
dimes. pinolas. waters, candy and
: sailed almonds We're served.
Mr.. G. A. Robertson and family are
now settled here for the summer
They have been visited by Mrs. George
p Hatch of Dubuque, Iowa, formerly
of Augusta, Hon. Thurston S. Burns OF
Westbrook, Mrs. w. Scott Hill of Au-
gusta, and Mrs. Perry of Annapolis
Md.
Dea. c. c. Hunt and wife gave q
| charming reception, Friday night, tc
the young ladies who are closing up \
fortnights campaign at Camp
| Refuge" What with music and re
; freshments, the evening passed all toe
quickly.
Mr.. Russell Purnett Of Augusta, has
launched in these waters a fine gaso-
line launch, just from the mint, with 9
fine Hubbard engine. The launch will
easily carry ten passengers, and will
| make n valuable acquisition to the lake
| craft.
Rev. ~ NJ. Simmonds, pastor of the
Bates Street Baptist church, Lewiston
and Rev. J. NJ. T. Childrey of Chester
Pa. with their families, have leased
"Fernsde." the cottage of Hiram
| Clark for the month of August. They
have seen the lake, and are delighted
| with it, In the meantime Mr.. Clark
comes out frequently for rest and
recreation.
In the march of Improvement at the
Grove | notice that the stove pipes
emerging from the roofs are fast dis
appearing, and permanent brick
chimneys take their places.
People who reside here for the sum-
mer are discarding all other means of
, conveyance, to the city for the electric
cars Soule has stalled his automobile,
. Frank Pierce has told his horse to &c
way back and sit down, while Joe
Williamson's bicycle is permanently in
the shop for repairs. No more lone
travellers are seen on the way, making
the distance on foot.
1 am rejoiced to hear that there has