Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-07-06
Bailey Island

The glorious 4th was rather quietly
observed here on the island, the
youngsters with their toy pistols hav-
Ing everything about their own way.
"A Few attempts were made at deco
rating. the Ocean View Hotel being
among those that displayed flags. etc.
Both Harpswell boats brought q large
number here. several of the excursion
lists coming down for the day to visit
relatives and friends. The S.55 a. m.
boat was one hour late on arriving
here. which was caused by their carry
Ing a picnic party to Littlejohn's
Island. In the evening several private
displays Of fireworks were given which
made fitting close to beautiful
July day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Baker have Just
returned from their wedding trip and
Tuesday they were here on the island
the guests of Mrs. Bakers parents.
They are now nicely located at East
Deering and Mr.. Bakers young
daughter is living with her father.
Mr.. B. c. Starr of Springfield. Mass.
arrived here Sunday evening for a
short visit with his mother, Mrs. s. ].
on Maiden Lane. On account of bust
ness affairs he was compelled to re-
turn Tuesday afternoon, but he will
return Labor Day for an extended so
journ- Miss Mary Isabella Starr Is
summering with her mother also.
The summer schedule of two mails
a day Is now in vogue and is much
appreciated by tourists and islanders
alike. The hours are as follows mail
arrives Ills a. m: 3.25 p. m. Closes
6 a. m. and 1926 p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Sayre of
Philadelphia with their son. Charles
and maid arrived here on the
evening boat Sunday They are as
usual occupying Hugh Johnson's cot
tage and will remain until late in Sep
TENDER. Charles Sayre was registered
last year at the Ocean View hotel for
the entire season. Mr.. Louis Sayre
and son. who arrived a week ago Sun.
day and who have been at the Ocean
View awaiting the other members Of
his family will spend the summer
with his parents. Mr.. VIM. Sayre is
principal Of the Philadelphia Central
Manuel Training school.
Joseph NJ. Stetson of Wayne arrived
Monday to occupy a position with
James G. Stetson at his ice cream par
lors.
Mr.. Harrington left the island Mon
day for few days visit to waterville
where he is soliciting orders for the
Success magazine.
Miss Dorothy Chapman of Lisbon
Falls and Misses Lillian and L. Rose
brook, who have been visiting at the
Sleeper cottage for the past week re-
turned home yesterday after a delight
full visit.
Charles York, the son Of Capt. Chas.
York OF the schooner Eva and Mildred
was unable to make the second yoy-
age with that vessel on account Of a
severe sore toe, which incapacitat-
ed him from work Of that kind.
At the present time there appears to
be scarcity Of rowing boats. which
are available for the hire of excursion
lists. Now that the summer tourists
are among us there Is always a great
demand for boats OF all kinds and two
or more parties could make good sea-
sons work taking out sailing and fish,
ing parties.
]. II. Hendrick, Springfield with his
son, E. c. Hendrick Of Portsmouth, N.
H., came here to anchorage in their
sloop Monday evening at Mackerel
Cove. They were registered at the
Ocean View hotel over night and Tues
day morning about IL a. m. they lifted
anchor and sailed away eastward. This
was their yearly cruise to these wat.
ers.
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was registered at the hotel Monday
last Tor dinner. Last season the doc
tor was on the island for an extended
visit being at that time located at
San Francisco. Cal. He will visit here
again about August 1 for an outing OF
two or more weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Sleeper enter.
tanned at their cottage over the fourth
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Clark OF Portland.
Mr.. Charles H. Emery. general man
ager OF the Seward Canning Co. was
also guest here over Sunday last.
Mrs. Erastus j. Starr of Spencer.
Mass. with her two young sons.
daughter and maid arrived here on
the island for the season. Thursday
morning last. The STAIRS have a
beautiful summer home here and are
delightful entertainers. Mr.. Starr
joined his family day or two later.
Miss Constance Fighter arrived
here Thursday last on the evening
boat and Is being entertained by Mr..
and Mrs. X. II. Woodman at their
cottage on Maiden Lane.
Miss Josie Flint was In Portland.
Thursday, awaiting the arrival Of
friends who are to visit here for the
summer.
Mrs. Elizabeth s. Richards OF
Reading, Pa. accompanied by her tuu
brothers. William ID and Bentley
Smith were among the many arrivals
that came on the evening boat Thurs
day last. They are now at their
charming summer home here.
Miss Emily Smith OF Reading. Pa.
arrived here Thursday evening and
Will spend the season at her cottage.