The Republican journal., 1916-08-24


ing how, in this comparatively sheltered !
spot, the action of the waves has worn
away the shore. The wharf in front of
the house long since disappeared, and 1t
is only in recent years that a sea wall
has been built to stay further erosion
Many cargoes of kiln wood were loaded
here in the early days. On the bay side
it seems that many rods have been
washed away within the knowledge OF
the writer
The first house on the right after cross
ing the bridge, known for many years as
the Hammons' house, was originally the
Nesmth or the Cunningham house and
stood near the road on the high ground
just above Little River. 1t was sold to
the Hammons for $40 and moved to its
present location. Not long ago there
could be seen in the river just above the
bridge the re mains of the dam of James
Nesmith's tide-mill, built in 1876. "The
boats for the bay with corn paddle under
the bridge and come at once to tide
MILL, says the Rev. Paul Collins Jour-
nal
Turning to the right at Browns Cor
ner we were soon on the new State
road. he car running smoothly over this
improved highway. The white-painted
ratings at dangerous places not only
answer use full purpose but are an adj
dition to the landscape when relieved
against the dark adjacent woods. The
village at Saturday Cove has been trans
formed. Old-time houses are modern
lied beyond re cogntion, and those that
still retain their original proportions are
nicely painted, so that. the general effect
is that of smart little village. Many
years ago the New York Sun published
a series of stories the scenes of which
were laid on the coast of Maine, and in
one of the m Northport figured and had
a national bank, etc. Little is recalled
of the story except that in writing of
the cemetery the author sale. that if its
inmates were. dug up and placed in the
village and the. villagers We're transfer
red to the cemetery, no one would notice
the difference.
Going Oh, there were many charming
views, and presently the chimneys of
Mrs. Pratt's cottage We're seen behind
the grove of evergreens which shuts it
out from the highway. 1t stands on
hill commanding beautiful views of the
bay, and the observatory which formerly
occupied the site was a favorite spot
with Mrs. Pratt's father, the late Ed
ward Johnson, who loved to sit here and
watch the passing shipping. A little
farther on the Pennington place was
pointed out and we realized that we were
mime miles from a yeast cake'-9
miles to Belfast and the same distance
from Camden. Arriving at Duck Trap
the condition of the road deferred US
from crossing the bridge and continuing
on and the car was headed for home.
My first visit to Duck Trap was in COM
pany with l. W. Parker and the late
Horatio ]. Locke to call on Capt. William
Howe and inspect catboat he was build
ing for his personal use. He did all the
work himself and she proved a staunch
and able craft in which Capt. Howe made
many fishing and cunning trips down the
bay. The acquaintance thus begun con-
tinued until his untiruely death by an
accident in his mill. Capt. Howe was
one of pature's noblemen, and, like his |.
father, leading and highly respected |
citizen of his home town, and his loss
was deeply felt.
The return was through the Bayside |
campground and when the car stopped .
in front of the Northport hotel for
view of the bay and surroundings the
days were recalled when the only build
ing on the present grounds was the
home of Betty Clark. Here and there
under the trees We're wooden platforms
with the skeleton frames on which were
stretched cotton cloth to shelter those
who came to attend the annual camp
meetings. The cooking was done out of
doors and everything was primitive,
where now there are handsome cottages,
electric lights, water supply, telephones,
and modern hotel.
A short stop was made at the North
port Country Club to take young lady
aboard. The whist tournament was Just
over and maids and matrons in summer
attire thronged the broad veranda.
When at home after a delightful ride
OF two hours the speedometer had regis
tered rs miles. c. AP.
KEGIMENTAL REUNIONS.