Casco Bay breeze. [volume] (South Harpswell, Me.) 1901-1917, 1913-06-26
BAILEY ISLAND.
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on his many contracts. At the pres
ent time he Is putting the finishing
touches to the eleven room annex
which Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. CULVER have
had built In order to accommodate +,
their hosts Of summer tourists. !
Among the recent cottages completed
was the fine large bungalow which
Mr.. Horace Tabor has built for
summer home. This ideal cottage is
of the latest bungalow pattern, mod
ern In every particular and is built ex-
pressly for the owner who by the
way is already here for the summer
months. Another contract just COM
pleIed is a fine eight room cottage for
Miss Elizabeth N. Dunning OF Frank
lin, Mass, which is located in the Pas
lures. This summer cottage is of the
modern style and is in keeping with
the finest cottages on the island. Mr..
Thomas reports that other parties are
contemplating building at once and
with the several small contracts to
complete, his crew Of workmen have
enough of work to keep them steadily
employed until late in the summer
months. Mr.. Thomas had offers of
several large contracts from parties
on the adjoining islands and Bruins
wick, but all these he declined in Or
der to devote his entire time to the
supervision of his steadily increasing
island business.
Franklin, Mass, is occupying her new
eight room cottage, which contractor
Charles S. Thomas has just complet-
ed. The cottage is of the latest de-
sign with modern conveniences, fire
place, etc. and is an attractive sum-
mer home, being located in what is
known as the pastures.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Berry nee
Leeman, are rejoicing over the arriv-
al of young daughter which came to
their home Thursday evening, May
20.
Mr.. James G. Stetson, one of the
best known and highly respected
members of the summer colony, was
rendered surprise party at his home
May "a, the affair being given by the
members of the Methodist church of
Wayne and invited friends. The af-
fair was complete surprise to Mr..
Stetson and after the fifty friends had
assembled in the parlor of the home,
Rev. w. c. Baker, pastor of the
Wayne Methodist church, in behalf of
hi= congregation presented Mr.. Stet-
son with large quartered oak rocker.
Rev. w. G. Baker in his remarks told
OF the many kindneSSes Mr.. StetSon
has done for his church and said, at
gives me pleasure to present the gift
In behalf Of my church and it's peo-
pie Delicious refreshments con-
s1sting Of sandwiches, cake, coffee and
candy were served. During the eve
ming the Wayne brass band contribut-
ed three selections on the front lawn
of Mr.. Stetson's home. Rev. w. G.
Baker, pastor of the Wayne church, is
we'll known on this island. He was pas
tor Of the church here and at Orr's
ISLAND for one year. AT the close of
his pastorate here he was assigned to
the church at Wayne, where he has
made hosts of friends and the church
has abundantly prospered.
Miss Mildred E.. Sinnett will assist
Mr.. E. e. Sinnett at the postoffice dur
ing the summer months and already
has assumed her duties.
Miss Alice Belt of Massachusetts
has rented Herbert P. Sinnett's cot
tage for the season and is now here
on the island for the summer.
Miss Marie A. Estabrook of Cam
bridge, Mass, was here at her cottage :
during the past week. Both houses
on the estate have been rented for
the season, but the log cabin will be !
occupied by Miss Estabrook whenever
1t is possible for her to come to the !
Island. |
NJ. Ward & Son, the plumbing con-
tractors, are buster than ever this
season and already they have con-
tracts enough to keep them actively |
employed until late in the season. |
This reliable concern faithfully exc |
cute all work given to them and their ,
charges are much lower than what is
usually asked by plumbers. This is
land is fortunate in having such a first
class firm as NJ. Ward & Son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold e. Cram of
Portland are here on the island for
the summer months. Mr.. Cram is an
artist and short story writer of ability
and during the past year several of
his stories have been published in the
leading periodicals. Mr. Cram will
act as correspondent for two New
York papers during the season and he
will also do reportorial work for one
Of the Portland dailies.
Mr.. Joseph M. Stetson Of Wayne ar
rived at the island Friday, May 80 to
enter the employment Of his uncle,
James G. Stetson. He entertained for
a few days on his arrival his friend,
Mr.. Eugene Emmons OF Wayne
The double tennis court on the es-
tate OF Mr.. Charles II. Root has re-.
Gently been relaid, and fine clay sur
face has been made. Some seventy
team loads Of hard clay were used in
the relay and the the co,Jrts are now
the finest in the bay. The resurfacing
was done by Alexander Wallace, land.
scape gardener, 35 Emery street, Port
land.
Captain David p. Sinnett, the vet
eran boat builder. has three contracts
to build his famous Casco Bay Hamp-
ton boats. At this time he has about
completed twenty-one foot craft for
W. H. Doughty Of South Harpswell,
also finishing touches are being given
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