Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-29
Mail eoxe. Wanted.

The residents Of the East End and
the hundreds of boarders at Robin
hood Inn are seriously inconvenienced
from the lack of mail box any near
er than the one now located at the
Hugh Johnson place. The writer I'M
derstands that this box and the box
at the Ocean View House are the only
ones on the island 1t is a fact that
all 4th-class postofiices are allowed
certain number OF steel regulation
collection boxes by the government.
free OF expense and under these cir
cumstances. even IL at some slight
cost. 1t would seem advisable to say
the least, to give accommodation to
the East End nearer than the box
above referred to, which is one mile
from the cottage section and one-half
mile from the Robinhood. Miss Mas
sey. the proprietor OF this hotel has
said that she and all her tourists sin.
cerely hope that something will be
done at once this season to give them
an opportunity TO mail their letters
near the house. This would no doubt
increase the mail from the island
|, considerably also.
j. Bacon Douglas of Philadelphia.
who was registered at the Ocean View
Hotel for few days last week. has re-
turned after short but pleasant out
ing. Mr.. Douglas Is assistant claim
agent of the United Gas and Improve.
ment Co. of Philadelphia, Pa. which
own and operate several of the gas
and electric plants of several of the
cities and towns in the State. It is
his Intention OF making a short visit
again later in the summer.
Mrs. Xanthus Smith. with her two
sons. George r. and Xapthus r.. from
Philadelphia, Pa, are here at their
charming summer home at the east
end of the island. having arrived last
week. Mr.. Smith. who is the well
known marine artist of that city. will
join his family early in July. accom-.
panied by his daughter Polly Russell
Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. A. v. Hathaway of
Mechanic Falls. who are at their sum.
mer cottage at the East End. enter.
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. E. X. Holbrook
OF the same city one day recently. Mr..
Holbrook is chairman of the Board of
Selectmen OF Mechanic Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T. Root of
new york were among the Friday
morning arrivals and went at once to
their summer home here. Their chill
dren arrived "Wednesday with their
aunt, Clara Louise Burnham. Their
location Is one of the most beautiful
on the island.
Mrs. Josie L. Thorpe Of East Or.
ange, N. j.. came down for the sum.
mer Wednesday last and is now at
her cottage on Maiden Lane. She will
remain the entire summer months.
Mrs. Henry N. Stokes of Washing.
ton. ID. c., with her family came down
on the evening boat Friday. They are
now nicely located for the summer
at their cottage here.
The schooner Albert w. Black,
Capt. Granville johnson, left her an.
chorage at Garrison Cove Friday
morning to fill with ice before start
ing for a sword fishing trip.
A large number from the island at
/ tended the dancing party given at
Seaside Hall, Orr's, Friday evening
which was given by Messrs. Weber
and Lubee. Miss Ethel Orr presided
at the piano.
Mrs. Florence Ballou Poole. who
purchased the r. ID. Perry's property
AT Little Harbor has named this de-
lightful villa. EdgeclifY. Her location
is considered the finest on the island.
and the house Is finely furnished and
complete in all appointments. Mrs.
POOLE brought her telescope. piano and
pianola from her New York home and
with her many friends, who are to be
ner guests during the summer many
happy hours will be enjoyed here.
Az present she Is entertaining Mrs.
ravens. wife OF Representative Owen
X. Havens OF Rocky Hill. Conn. and
MISS Emmelen ID. Howell OF Plants
vile, Conn.
James G.. Stetson had made An add,.
tion 6xS to his barn, which will be
used for storing purposes.
Ralph w. Potter, paymaster of
the Bates Manufacturing Co. at Lew.
iston. Me was here on the island Sun.
day visiting at his cottage on Sum-
mer Hill. He returned to Portland.
Monday.
+. s. Leeman was In Portland Mon.
day on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert r. sinnett
We're the guests of friends In South
Windham Monday returning home
Tuesday morning.
The yawl Stalwart from New York
with party on board came into Mac
erel Cove for anchorage Tuesday af-
ternoon.
Louis Sayre has got his yacht "Ele-
amor out and n oyerhauling and
painting II. His craft n one of the
hnest In these waters and he hopes
to have IL In commission In about ten
days.
Mrs. Mary l. Orr and daughter.
Ethel were In Portland, Tuesday.
A. v. sayre with his friends. Al
bert Willis and Holman White ali Of
Philadeiphia, Pa, are expected to
leave New Haven. Conn, Friday in
MI: Willis yawl with the purpose OF
making the cruise to this island.
They Will spend several days In this
vicinity after which they viii cruise q
long the coast for some distance. Mr..
white 70 Q member Of the Philadel
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