Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-08-21
Western Oxford Scenery.

In q sketch Of some eastern Oxf0r,
towns published few weeks ago In tn
columns of the Democrat, We limited tina
later on we would say something of tn
western portion.
As we travelled by rail over the Mount
ain Division through to "Fabyans," on
opportunities for seeing the country
were somewhat abridged, yet BY keep
ing q constant eye out for novelties and
by diligent inquiry from parties with
whom We met, We CLEANED some facti
and received very favorable impressions
of the attractive features of this part Of
Old Oxford. Mountain, lake and fores,
scenery that characterizes our county
and makes it q favorite spot for the
tourist and summer visitor, is found here
in lavish abundance.
After passing Sebago Lake station we
come to the town of Hiram, thirtY-s
miles from Portland, named in honor OF
Hiram, King of Tyre. The town was
settled in 1774. and has been the home
of several men of note, among whom Ia
L. A. Wadsworth, . Democrat CORE
spondent we'll and favorably known.
Among the places whore summer visit
Ors delight to stay are the Mt. Cutler
House, Wadsworth Mansion and Mount
ain View House. In fact, Mountain
views" the 'real thing" as we'll as
hospitable mansions bearing the lovely
significant name, are abundant in Maine.
From the "city by the sea" to the Dor
ders of the county, mountains are to be
continually seen, and they lend beauty
and enchantment to the view spread be-
fore the tourist.
We next reach Brownfield, forty miles
from Portland, some of her former resi-
dents being closely identified with the
industrial and commercial prosperity of
the metropolis. Brownfield bears an
honOred and historic name and Is
pleasant village to visit. Many summer
visitors who delight in rural scenes and
healthful air, find homes for the season
here. The town was named for Henry
Y. Brown. large original proprietor.
Fifty miles from our starting point
Portland-the brakeman announces
"Fryeburg." And who has not heard
of old lovely historic Fryeburg? In point
of historic interest, Fryeburg may be
classed with Paris and few other towns
in the state whose early history reads
like romance. Its Indian name was
Pequawket. Here in 1925 occurred the
ever memorable Lovewell's Fight, bat
tie that has been immortalized by sage,
historian and poet. A Congregational
church was established in 1775.
The village has large frat class hotel,
the Oxford House, and half dozen or
more summer resort houses that enter
tain company. 1t is neat, pretty place
with many surroundings of attractive
interest. Here may be seen the only
horse railroad operated in New England
at the present time. There are many
fine intervale farms and nice residences
IN town, and the people generally are in
refined and prosperous. A
fine place for summer visitors who de-
light in fine rural scenery and good
healthful mountain breezes. Unfor-
for the rail tourist the village !,
cannot be seen from the station, but the :,
approach thereto is pleasant and agree
lble.
OF the towns of Waterford, Albany,
Sweden, Stoneham, Lowell and Others,
We are not yet able to speak from per-
,onal observation, but are assured that
zach has some distinctive features that
make them attractive and very pleasing i
% the visitor. !
In brief, as one nears the border of
New Hampshire the majesty and sub
unity of the mountains increases until ,
he climax at Mt. Washington is reached.
Our researches for charming and
unique Maine rural scenery have been
mostly confined to railway and steamer
ines. We hope some time to give the
leaders more definite ideas of the grand
md beautiful in old Oxford County.
suffice it to say, that one who cannot
appreciate the lovely vistas of our own
county, will not gain any adequate con-
,eption of what is noble and sublime,
hough he travel over the habitable :,
,loble. Oxford County is losing none
If its charming loneliness but is gaining !;
in popularity.
SLoCUM.