Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1909-06-17
Bustins Island

More inviting than ever, the charms
OF Dustin are displayed to the early
Corners from all parts Of the country
to this. the most attractive Of the
smaller islands OF Casco Bay. Already
large number Of the cottages are
occupied by their owners who have.
left their winter homes to seek rest
and recreation. ~. ~
or the many improvements which
strike the eye OF the returning sum-
mer residents. none il more import
ant than the new road which is in the
process OF construction along the east
erly side Of the island. Earnestly adj
vocated for a number OF years by
those who realized the benefits to
property owners which the road would
confer. the project Is now in a fair
way toward completion. It Is expected
that by the first OF July. the work
will be finished. Beginning at SWEETS
line, the road runs by Frank Small's
lot to the land belonging to John A.
Powers; thence 1t follows the right OF
way as laid out on Merrill's plan
OF the Powers land. From there 1t
runs by Guppy's ice house to the old
road on the front OF the island.
Many new cottages Of unusually at
tractive appearance have been built
on different parts OF the island, and
constitute a considerable addition to
those already built.
Mrs. Dolliver OF Auburndale,
Mass, has been making extensive i'm
provementsc to her summer camp
near SWEETS landing. While awaiting
the completion OF the work, Mrs. Dol
liver Is staying at the "Norumbega"
as guest of Mrs. William Soule.
The postoff1ce employees at Freeport
went to Williams island Sunday for
their annual clam bake. On their way
they stopped at Bustin's.
Rev. DIR. Pidge remained on the
island over Sunday.
A number OF young ladies are stay
Ing with Miss Jessie Merrill for two
weeks. Miss Belle Jordan is acting as
chaperone for the party.
Wilson and Co. have Just finished
dining room 81 by AZ feet, which will
be sufficiently large to accommodate
the majority Of those who do not
wish to keep house during their stay
on the island. They have also en-
larged their store and now have a
fresh supply Of the choicest groceries
and delfcacies for the island trade.
The work on the restaurant and store
was done by r. B. Curtis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Royal r.. Heuter of
Auburndale, Mass, are occupying
Green Lodge" Mr.. B.. A. Lufest.s
cottage. They will stay for a few
Gays only. On their return the lodge"
will be occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Free
bus, also Of Auburndale, who will stay
here for the season.
Mr.. X. b. Curtis has just finished
cottage on Middle street for Mrs.
c. l.. Paine Of Salem, Mass.
Mr. Rih0 has had O pau, nya- coo
structed. 1t Is 125 feet long, and is a
very substantial piece Of work.
Mr.. Charles Frazer Of Brunswick,
Me-. Is having a cottage built on
Mere Point. r. B. Curtis of Bustin's
is doing the work. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Newhall are entertaif
ing guests from Augusta, Me. -
Mr.. George II. LAYERS has Just fin
ished the addition to his cottage.
which he will utilize as store. HIS
stock Of groceries arrived Saturday
from Portland on the scow Vixen"
Mr.. LAYERS opens this week with a
large and perfectly fresh stock.
Captain Ray seems to enjoy his mo-
tor boat as much as ever. He cruised
down from Boston In II last week, and
mas been seen many times journeying
back and fourth between Freeport and
Bustins accompanied by guests from
the island.
After the Maquoit had left the ISL
and Saturday evening, 1t was found
that an old lady had, by mistake, land
ed with the others who got on at Bus
tins. She had apparently lost her
bearings, but Mr.. and Mrs. LAYERS
kindly cared for her over night and
sent her back to Portland In the morn
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Soule are at
their cottage, "Norumbega."
Miss NJ. z. Patterson is busy get
ting her cottages ready for their sum
mer occupants.
Several guests have already arrived
at the "Casco Queen" to spend the
summer.
The Popham club OF Portland took
advantage of the beautiful weather Of
the past week to enjoy an outing here
on the island. The entire membership
arrived Saturday night on the Maquoit
and spent Sunday at the ben Nevis. y
They returned to Portland Sunday
evening with feelings Of gratitude tow
ard their hostess. Mrs. Hart. The
omcers OF the club are: Mrs. Tho
mas Paine, president; Mrs. +. A. Rich
ardson, treasurer. The members who
participated I'm the outing were: Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Paine. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Richardson, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Howe, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. ID. Oliver. Mr..
and Mrs. III. r. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs.
Berton Weber. Mr.. and Mrs. I. N.
Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Snow
man, Miss Lucy Snowman, Mrs. n. w.
Dyer, Mrs. G. b. Hart, Miss Nellie
Miles. Mr.. A. r. Easton, Miss Lena
Howe. Miss Helen Steward. Mr..
George Howe. Mr.. James Howe, Miss
Josephine Richardson. Mr.. c. Rich
ardson. Mr.. w. Richardson, all Port
land people, and Mr.. Harry Weston OF