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Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22
THE TELEPHONES.

the town: will give free service to
subscribers TO any point In the ex-
change. and also, give quick and salts
factory connection by toll lines to any
point in the telephone system; SO that
TO talk from your own home to Port
land. Boston, Gloucester, New York or
Chicago is entirely within the common
cOnveniences Of the service. The ex-
change will cost $4,000 or more to
establish though this may reach
much higher figure as the difficulties
OF the work are apparent. Mr.. Fair
banks Is receiving hearty support
from the leading business men and
residents he has so far interviewed Ii
is conditional that at least 100 SUBJ
scribers must be obtained in order to
assure the company that there Is no
doubt of local interest in the mat
ter. though an exchange might be es-
tablished with less, and these sub
scribers will have the telephone with
unlimited calls" at the rate of $l5O
per month or $500 per annum. sign
ing years contract to start with.
which may thereafter be renewed on
yearly or summer season basis
There is little doubt that more than
the hundred subscribers will be OBJ
tanned. in fact some are already seek
ing Mr.. Fairbanks to tender their or
der for the "'phone" The CON-
pany is just at present in the humor
TO spend its money in extending the
Casco Bay service. though ii is appar-
ent that at first the subscriptions can
hardly pay expenses probably. and the
actual revenue must come from tolls
and the future increase of business
which is sure to come
At Great and Little Chebeague and
Long Islands the service may be put
through very soon and probably by the
same route as the Breeze has already
upposed-namely by cable, across
Hussey's Sound from Peaks TO Long.
then by short cable to Little and
Great Chebeague. Ii is unsettled at
present whether the attempt will be
made TO give these islands a local ex-
change and the regular subscribers
system at once. or to put i'm public
telephones for a while IL is to be
earnestly desired that the exchange
system can be given as soon as the
cables are laid. IL may be said that
the New England Telephone Company
intends TO give and is furthering the
work of giving the telephone accom-
mediation 10 the whole Casco Bay
District as soon as it can possibly be
brought about. One thing which is
working against the immediate laying
OF the Long Island cable is the COM
paratively poor return the company is
getting from the Peaks Island cable.
This, IL is hoped, will increase very
considerably this year. Ii is however.
quite probable, that Long Island and
Chebeague would be productive of
more revenue for the outlay of money
by the company than is Peaks Island
and 1t Is this probability that will
hasten the laying of the Hussey's
Sound cable.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22
OCEAN VIEW HOTEL,
BAILEY ISLAND HOUSE THROWS
OPEN ITS DOORS FOR THE
SUMMER.
overerowded at the Start With Sun.
days Excursionists to the Island.


days Excursionists to the Island.
The Ocean View Hotel at Bailey
Island opened last Sunday and was
oVertaxed by the transient business on
Its first day open this season. Mr..
Crafts, the proprietor, however, had
partially anticipated the extraordinary
early summer business and was able
10 provide one Of his most attractive
menus with hardly hitch in the SER
vice, though the "repeaters" on
steamed lobster, etc, babe fair to run
out the supply and did in fact before
the service in the dining room was
over. The new ladies parlor was nice
ly fitted up and decorated for the occa-
sion and the yerandas which have
been widened this year, were occupied
by comfortable arm chairs. About
forty transients were registered for
dinner. The following menu was
served:
Casco Bay Holsters, Boiled White fish
Baked Stuffed Shad Egg-Sauce
Boiled
Maine Fowl, Ham
Roasts
Beef, Lamb, Mint Sauce
Entrees
Macaroni and Cheese. Peach Fritters
Vegetables
Corn, Boiled and Mashed Potatoes.
Sliced Tomatoes
Relishes
Olives, Cucumbers
Pastry and Dessert
Apple and Mince Pie. Queens Pud.
ding, Ice Cream
Tea Coffee
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22

mouth has been spending a few days
with her old school-mate and friend,
Mrs. Clarence H. Lunt, at Lawn View
cottage. Mrs. Lunt's sister, Miss
Roberts Is also visiting her.
Mr.. Irving NJ. Hamilton OF South
Harpswell spent last week with Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Bennett, returning
Saturday to prepare for the seasons
work at sword fishing In which nearly
all active fishermen will now be en-
gagged until the last OF the summer.
Some of the early gardens are look
two feet high and in fine bloom.
Miss Mary Lynch of Boston is here
at her cottage at the east end. Her
cottage was let last season, but IL is
understood she will remain here this
summer and occupy 1t.
Part of the furnishings for the new
Pinkham cottage arrived last week
and the owners expect to occupy il
in few days. At present Mrs. Pink
ham is at her home in Newton, Mass,
while her daughter, Miss Hart. Is
boarding at the Island View cottage
here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Sweetser Of
Wakefield arrived Thursday for the
season at their pretty cottage at the
East End near Hamilton Villa. this
being their second summer at their
new cottage here.
Mr.. Charles A. Hamilton and family
of Rumford Falls, who were called to
the island by the death of their mother
are stopping for a few days at Mr. and
Mrs Albert Crannells
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard p. Hamilton
and family are visiting their brother,
Mr.. Martin Hamilton. Mr.. Hamilton
is principal of the Caribou. Me-. High
school. He was a Chebeague boy and
visits the island every year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Burt of
Springfield, Mass, spent last week at
the Island View cottage.
Business is booming at the CIeaves
bakery. Mr.. r. II. Cleaves now manu-
features his own ice cream and has es-
tablished an enviable reputation for
its excellency. He will build a 10
foot addition TO his ice house for use
in the ice cream business at once.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathes of Orlando.
Fla, who are visiting in Portland.
Me-. are spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. F. Hamilton
Miss Holbrook of Peaks Island was
at Island View cottage a few days
last week. A party of six young ladies
are booked at this house to arrive
soon.
The first catch of mackerel was
landed here Saturday morning. The
fish were beauties being taken in drag
nets by Charles and William Kicker
or Cod ledge Friday night. A. r. Lit
tleheld bought the entire lot, 400 lbs.
for his island trade
The wharf repairs which were sadly
needed have been completed by the
Harpswell Steamboat Company. They
included considerable new planking
and railing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John II. Ridge and
family moved down for the summer
last Saturday.
SA-Nr. and Mrs. *. A. Ballard and fam
lily of Philadelphia arrived yesterday.
Mr.. Ray T. Weber of Beverly has
been engaged as clerk at the Hill
Crest this season. He is an expert
enced hotel clerk and will prove popu.
lar at the house. Mr.. Weber is ex-
pected Saturday.
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Passed Beyond.

The sudden and unexpected death
OF Mrs. ID. o. Hamilton. aged 81 wears
was sad occurrence of last week. The
deceased was woman of nigh charac-
tee and enjoye the warm friendship
OF all her large circle OF relatives And
neighbors on the island and in other
parts OF New England. The inter.
ment was In the family lot at the Che
beague cemetery and the funeral was
largely attended. aiming those present
from out of town being two brothers.
Washington and X. w. Weeks of Kear.
sarge. ~. H., and a son. Charles A
Hamilton Of Rumford Falls. Beside
these relatives who mourn her Ioss
there is an only sister. Mrs. Alfred r
Hamilton. The Weeks family were
natives OF North Conway. N. II. bnt
the two sisters have resided at Che
beague for many years. Mrs. HamiI.
ton was a member of the Methodist
church of this place.
large party OF Dorchester peopJe
were down to Hill Crest over satur.
day and Sunday, most OF them being
former summer boarders at thai
hotel Among them were Mr.. ana
Mrs. {. A. Rogers and Mr. Walter q
Rogers. who have spent many sum.
mers here.
The Rev. John Hutchinson's OF Ar
lington. n. j., arrived on the island
Friday and have opened their hospIt.
able cottage" Bide-a-Wee" at the east
end near the Bay View House. The
Hutchinsons are fine entertainers and
always have many visits from Maine
friends each season.
Mr.. Antoine Dorticos. instructor M
French at the Portland Hieh schoo,
the season. =.
Miss l.. Blanche GatcheiI of Mon
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mong the islands of casco Bay.

mong the islands Of Casco Bay. At
present she is actively engaged on
her publication The "Fulnllment" for
which she has hundreds Of subscrib-
ers In this section of the country.
During the months Of July and Augu-
st she will assist in the summer
schools. which are being conducted a
mong the Rocky Mountains. She be-
ing in charge OF the advanced classes
in metaphysics. The Breeze Is hap
Ply to announce that Mrs. Brown will
contribute several special articles for
Ii during the coming season.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22
South Harpswen
A True Aneedote Of the Butterfly.

While sitting in my window several
weeks ago reading one of the popular
magazines I noted, with some sur
prise. the persistency with which
three large black-and-yellow colored
butterflies lowered about my window.
now and then lighting on the veranda.
After a half hour had passed and the
insects showed no disposition TO de-
part i went out and attempted to
drive them away. but without avail:
then / began to hunt for the cause of
their strange movements Finally
found lodged in the caseing of the
window small butterfly and of the
same species as the others: using my
knife blade / freed the little fellow.
which seemed to be caught i'm some
manner. and IL Immediately spread its
wings: but had not flown many feet
before one of the larger seized IL and
all flew away together and were seen
no more.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22

Hutchinson. They went to Nero
Point by the steamer Maquoit and
were met by Mr.. Wilson's launch and
conveyed to North Harpswell. where
the time was pleasantly spent until
Monday. Visits were paid to the
Kellogg place and also to Harpswell
Centre. One OF the curios seen was
the old 'pinkie" boat about IS feet
In length. which is being repaired by
a Harpswell party and will be put in.
to commission this summer. She Is
so years old and had not been In the
water for 35 years. New sails and
other slight repairs will make her as
good as new. so well were the old
style boats built in those days.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22

DIR. and Mrs. r. u. Vaudeville of
$40 Broad street, Newark, y. j., have
arrived and opened their villa for the
summer. They are to remain as usual
for the whole season and have the
distinction this year of being practic-
ally the first cottagers i'm the vicinity
OF the colony to move down, though
some others have made short trips
previously during May and June.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Bridge OF Boston
were at their cottage at the colony
over Sunday. The colony dining
room will open Sunday and most OF
the cottagers will arrive previous to
or about that date.
The Dr. r. A. Austin's of Boston are
here at their Ash Cove cottage for the
present season. DIR. Austin mas been
down for a short trip and will be
here about July first for the summer.
Arthur Palmer, the hustling South
and West Harpsweli grocer has lust
received a large consignment of the
Reputation chocolates for early sum.
mer trade. These are considered A 1
goods and are fast sellers.
The death OF Mrs. +. II. Cav of Au-
burn. who has been severely III at her
cottage here the past six weeks, oc-
Cured Saturday morning last. Mrs.
Gay was summer resident of South
Harpswell for some years, but has
been In failing health for the past two
seasons. The interment was at Au-
burn. Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan White have re-
turned to Lisbon Falls to remain until
July 1, after which they will be 1t
Harpswell for the rest Of the summer.
(continqod On page ~
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22

The above was inspired by an anec-
dote OF last week at the High School.
when the principal. who has. it is
said. been allowing the morning re-
cess to be variable one as to time.
gave a slight punishment for tardi.
ness. on the part of some of the girls.
in coming in after the recess. II is in
TINS connection that the quotation
circumstances alter cases." is given:
as this particular day the teacher saw
mt to allow only a short time for a
morning rest and on being asked the
reason by one of the girls quoted the
above "old saw" which may or NAV
not have been quite satisfactory TO
the tardy ones, who had evidently
been enticed away for a ride against
their WILD on the supposition that
school would not commence until the
usual time had elapsed.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22

ocean a
the ocean and the shores situated heinz
only
head of the famous Mackerel - - ~ ~ 'e"'" a. the
ndings in Casco
th nr lou persons Thirty
the
cnance Tor ten foot the
own private bath house Mackee
Rates 1900 and $3.50 application Mail COL
lected at the hotel twice eeepho ~ -
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22
Trade At
[. N. YORK's
Bailey Island
Grocer and Market 4

We always have wha,
YOU want and are as
completely stocked as
any city store. Try U,
en- your next order. We
will deliver goods to
the amount of So 90 or
over at your Nearest
steamboat landing or at
your door if you have a
local express. Prompt
service and satisfaction
guaranteed. For Fresh
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22
Chebeague l.
A POEM.
A POEM.

Respectfully dedicated to our be.
loved teacher.)
Lonely and sad we are dreaming.
Dreaming of schoolmates, now
gone;
Craving for fresh air and sunshine.
Dreaming OF mother and home.
Weary and worn we are sitting
On an old. hard wooden bench.
At ten on Littlefield's Landing
Now we receive recompense.
After day of hard study.
After a long sleepless night,
In the morning we come to the school.
room
With faces all shining and bright.
Then when the "Cicero's" over
After the Algebra class.
Just few moments of pleasure.
Out in the tall green grass.
Along comes fine double wagon.
Alpha" is on the front seat:
We implore him to give us a ride.
We feel 1t would be such a treat.
Over the road we are carried
BY Alpha's horse Rosa" so brisk
The passing of time is unnoticed
We forget that we run a great
risk.
For we fear If the bell should cease
ringing
Before we get back to our place
A severe reprimand would be given
And then round the pole We would
race.
We leave the cool, comfortable car.
riage
And fly DER the hot. dusty road
we at length reach the schoolroom in
terror,
On our minds terrible load.
A terrible silence then follows:
We tremble and shake in our
shoes:
And then in those long-dreaded ac-
Miss H., have you any excuse1
A negative answer is given,
And then for breaking the rule.
We are sentenced-Oh! punishment.
awful
To stay half an hour after school
NO great loss without some slight
gain"
And wee smile comes over
our faces.
For at least from this escapade we've
learned
That circumstances do alter
cases"
Chebeague Island. June IA. 'O5,
(After $50 ID. MI
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22
Greatly Missed Thi. Summer.

Mrs. Grace NJ. Brown, the we'll
known authoress Of Denver, Colorado,
who, with her two daughters. Bernice
and Eunice. vas at the Tip Top" cot
tage last season. viii be unable TO
visit Baileys Island this summer much
TO the regret Of her many admirers a.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22

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NORTH HARPswELL.

Mr.. Emery @. Wilson entertained
few Portland friends last Sunday at
his house here. The party consisted
OF Mr.. and Mrs. n. W. shaylor, Jr,
and child and Mr.. and Mrs. VI. G.
Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1905-06-22
Ready for Tourists.

The Robinhood Inn opened last
week for the season with everything
about the house and grounds in order
for the care and comfort of its pat
rons. The beautiful lawns and shrub
berry around the Inn are more than
ever this year the delight of all. Sew
eral guests have registered already
and in July several large parties from
New York and Philadelphia are due
for an extended visit. The house un-
der Miss Masseys careful manage
ment is assured of most successful
season
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
AN OYSTER PLANTING BILL
Local Branches Organized For Its
Protection.

Mea engaged in the oyster industry
are agitating the subject of an oysteT
planting bill, which will. il is he.
lieved, be passed at the next legisla-
ture To this end an Oystermen S
Protective Association has been or
ganized with branches throughout the
state.
The last branches of the association
to be organized were those at Shady
Side and Mayo. this county, last
Saturday, when the following officers
were elected: Shady Side-PIesideut,
lanes o Atwell; secretary treasurer,
w. Albert Havtge Mayo-Presideut-
Thomas K. Dawson. vice president,
William II. Lee; secretary treasurer,
Henry Hunburg.
The following are the officers ct
the Annapolis branch President,
Charles +. Martin vice. president,
Robert +. Tyler secretary treasurer,
j. q. Wheatley. Mr.. William
Trickett Giles is secretary aud c0un-
sci for the organization, aud it was
through his efforts that the oystermen
were gotten together and the assoeia-
tioa Incorporated last May.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
ARMY AND NAVY CAME.
Special Train Via Pennsylvania
Railroad.

For the Army and Navy football
game at Princeton on Saturday. De-
cemher 2. the Pennsylvania Railroad
will run special trains from Annapo-
lis through 10 Princeton, leaving at :
q. IN. December 2, with dining cars
and coaches Returning. the special
trains will leave Princeton imme-
diately after the game.
Round-trip tickets 10 Princeton
will be sold from Baltimore, good go
ing on all regular trains On December
] and on special trains only Deem
Der ?. and good to return until De-
cember 4. inclusive. at rate of 81. 10.
These tickets will be good to stop of
at Philadelphia in each direction.
Many persons will doubtless pIooe ed
TO Philadelphia by regular trains on
December l and take advantage Of
the special trains from Philadelphia
70 Princeton, leaving Broad-Street
Station, Philadelphia, at TO- 30 and
IL. 30 a. m, December 2
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
AN ORDINANCE.
IS WEST STREET.

To repeal and re-ordain $ ctjon s.. of
Article XXI, OF the Cay Code ,f AM
nspoiis. as amended by "a uruulnle
adopted October 10. 1925, ald 90 rc-
ordain the said Section S, vIla ,mcaI.
ment.
Section J. BE il established ard or-
dained by the May or, Counsellor and
Aldermen of the Cuy ct Annapolis. lW
Section 8. Of Article MI, oiIEc CITY
Code of Annapolis, he and the same IS
hereby repealed ard re ordained SO as
TO read as follows:
Section s. The rubbish din; r odal
to be removed shall be placed ia metal
can or wooden boxes (said ca"s OF woeden
boxes be fitted with handles and not
to contain more than one a. q q halt
NKl bushels EACH on the said days
mentioned on the curbstonC ia tgortoithe
dwelling or lot from "a hich II is to be talk
en- before the hour o clock Il. IN. and by
no means shall it be thrown into the
streets, lanes or alleys,
SECTION ?. And be il further Cs.ab-
lshed and ordained by the authority
aforesaid, that this ordinance shall take
effect on and after the FIRST day OF
January, 1900.
Approved Nov. y, 1905
JOHN dep. DOUW.
Mayor
TEST: Phil T. Porter, Jerk.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Run over BY Cab.

A little son of DR.. Gordon Claude,
and nephew of DIR. w. Clement
Claude. was run over by cab VIII lie
playing in the street Saturday after
noon. One of the touring car Of the
Automobile Transit Company, Mana
ger @. b. Orrell, was near by and
offered the services of the car gratis.
This was accepted and the car went
for the injured boys unole3 and
brought him TO the scene of the acct
dent in very short time. The in
juries are not serious, though painful.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
To Baltimore For Turkeys.

This morning turkeys retailed at %
cents pre- pound and eggs at 30 cents
in the local market. These prices
settled the matter in the minds of
most housekeepers who have decided
TO go to Baltimore tomorrow TO pur-
chase their Thanksgiving turkey and
eggs. No egg that her henship ever
laid is worth cents or even 81
cents. and turkeys can be bought
anywhere in Baltimore or Washing
ton for 20 cents per pound ut the
most
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Telegraph Offices Busy.

The busiest people in town are the
telegraph operators. The Meriwether
trial. the proceedings of which are
being sent to all napers throughout
the country, is keeping tue operators
bnsv ard making tie wires hum.
The Postal Telegraph Company Is
averaging Is. 000 words daily in this
case clone
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Capt. Eliason Appointed.

Capt. VIM. O. Eliason, known here
as the popular captain of the Tolches-
ter Steamboat Company, has been APP
pointed school commissioner Of the
school board of Baltimore city. The
appointment was to succeed DIR. Ira
Remsen, now n member of the Sewer
age Commission, and it was unRni-
nous. The appointment is an excel
lent one. Capt. Eliason is actively
interested in edcuation and is fully
qualified for the position.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Killed In Ambulance Acc ident.

DIR. Clarence Barlow. son of i. f..
and Anna Steele Barlow and nephew
of Mrs. A. W. Habersham, of this
city, was killed in an ambulance acct.
dent in New York city on Saturday
night. November %. The remains
will be brought to Annapolis tomor-
row morning on the 9. 90 train. Inter
ment in st. Anne's Cemetery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Valuable Farm Sold.

A valuable farm Of 302 acres i'm
the First district of the county was
sold today at mortgages sale, James
II. Brashears. attorney, j. Roland
Brady. auctioneer. The purchaser
was Frank II. Beidler, of New York,
who paid So 800 for the farm. The
purchase included the dwelling with
modern improvements-sta corn
house and other outbuildings.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Loose Three Times.

Prof Albert Loose and daughter
will give three Song Recitals at Mary
land Avenue NJ. T.. Church Thanks
giving night, Friday afternoon and
Friday night, Nov. 50 and Dec.
New Songs and Views will be shown
the Goblet Chimes will also be played
u1on. Admission, night, Zoe 10 all
Special Matinee Friday afteroon for
Children. n25lt
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
A Disastrous Calamity.

Its disastrous calamity. when you
lose your health. because Indigestion and
constipation has sapped it away.
Prompt relief can be had in DR.. King S
New Life Pills. They build up your di-
gestive organs. and cure headache, cir
illness, collie constipation, etc. Guaran'
teed atFeldmey or Bros City Drug store
2CC
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Returned From Hospital

Miss Beck, of 220 Church street,
who was for several months patient
at st. Joseph's Hospital. Baltimore.
where she was most successfully treat.
cd for an extreme case of nervous
prostration by DIR. Leonard NJ l..
Parker, has returned home from a
trim to East Orange, N. j. Miss Beck
speaks in the highest possible terms
of the hospital. its physicians and
nurses.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-28
Not Sheriff Until Friday.

Although the newly elected sheriff,
Joshua Linthicum. has qualified, he
will not assume the duties of his office
until Friday, when Sheriff Samuel
b. Hardy viii turn over the office.
Mr.. Linthicum will. il is understood,
re-appoint Mr.. Nicholas W. Bryan
dprufv sheriff.