VOL. XXVIII. NO. 44. PHILLIPS, MAINE, FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1906. PRICE 3 CENTS

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Woodchuck Hunters. c. ORTP/DGES Two Boston men one day saw two woodchucks out in the field and deter­ mined to kill them. They crept along until they were within a stone’s throw. One of the men threw a stone. It was thought that neither of the animals were hit, but when they reached the place where the woodchucks were, they found one dead right where he was seen before, and the other one, which had jumped when the stone was thrown, was found just inside the hole. far every g in campThe explanation is, that the stone hit Rifles For All Kinds of Hunting. Winchester rifles are not the choice of any one special class, but of all _ Different men differ as to their favorite kind of rifle. Practically all a«rree, however, on U. M. C the first and the other jumped at the Cartndg-es. A griimpsc at the interior of most any hunting-shack presents these facts. There is a intelligent sportsmen who go to the woods, the plains, or the mountains reason U. M. C. Cartridges are made to fit and are tested in all the different styles of rifles made by same time and was hit by it as it in quest of game. They are designed to handle all calibers and types of the different arms companies. glanced from his head. cartridges, to meet the requirements of all kinds of shooting, and can always Every rijte does better shooting with U. AT. C. Cartridges. be counted on to shoot where they are pointed when the trigger is pulled. Winchester rifles and Winchester cartridges are made for one another. THE UNION METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO., Fox Got Away. FREE: Send name and address on a postal card for oar large illustrated catalogue. From New Gloucester comes the story WINOHESTER REPEATING ARMS C O . , ...... NEW HAVEN, OONN. Agency, 313 Broadway, New York City. Depot, 86-88 First Street, San Francisco, Cal. Bridgeport, Conn. of a certain lucky fox hunter, who ac­ cording to his own statements, caught RESORT RAILROADS RESORT RAILROADS a fox in a bran sack. Unfortunately, There are a great many very attractive fishing and summer resorts in Maine, but there is only one however, there was a hole in the bran sack and the fox got away; so the “ In The Maine Woods,” The Fishing and hunter to prove the story, could show Vacation Season is RANGELEY LAKE HOUSE. only the empty sack and the hole. Sportsmen's Guide Book, This is the distributing point for the great Rangelev Lakes region. It is not complete with­ 9th Annual Edition reached by one day’s ride from Boston. Strictly first-class service is found here. Do Fish Sleep? out a trip to Many of our patrons say that there is nothing wanting. We have trout and Published by the salmon fishing, golf, tennis, boating, beautiful drives and walks. Write for Fish probably require less sleep than illustrated booklet to the any other active living organism. They BANGOR & AROOSTOOK R. R. The RANGELEY LAKES HOTEL COMPANY, Rangeley, Maine. are very sensitive to the approach of John B. Marble, President. Henry M. Burrows, Treasurer. danger and at the slightest sound or Mailed anywhere for 10 cents in stamps. Rangeley Lakes, movement dart hither and thither, so Address Guide Book 6 , Bangor, Maine, Reached direct by To offer you a good place in which to have a good that it is almost impossible to catch We Are Already time, also the best fly-fishing to be had in Maine- them sleeping. Then again, the eye of C. C. BROWN, Gen’l Pass’r Agent, The Rumford Falls Line. It is not for the firm of Ed Grant & Sons to tell you of the merits of Seven Ponds and Kennebago. We let our friends do that but we do guarantee you the best of service in every the fish is provided with a thin mem­ Through Pullman parlor cars be­ respect. Our guesrs wi 1 be glad to know that we have added some of the latest improvements to brane which covers it when protection tween Potrland, Bemis, S. Rangeley our camps, such as the Victoria Acetylene Gas Plant, also repairs on our camps and completion An Illustrated Folder and Map of new log camps, thus combining all the comforts of civilization with the delights of the woods. is needed. This membrane is almost in­ and Oquossoc during the Tourist We already have the best o f telephone and telegraph service. — T E L L S W H Y — season. We wish to call special attention to the extension of our ticket line. Tickets can be bought visible, and corresponds with the BLAKESLEE LAKE CAMPS New Booklet and time-table mailed upon in all of the principal cities east of Buffalo to Loon Lake. Kennebago and return. This new human eyelid; acting in much the same application to arrangement saves you money. Price of tickets Boston to Kennebago and return, $14-50; New with its varied phases of sport and summer life York to Kennebago and return, via Sound lines, $22.50; via all rail, $24.50 (either via Boston or manner and although no one may ever is one of the most delightful resorts in the world, i R. C. BRADFORD via Worcester and Portland.) Our buckboards are in constant attendance on all trains, or boats Traffic Manager, - Portland, Me. arriving at Rangeley. The Maine Steamship Company sell tickets from New York to Portland see fish absolutely sleeping because JOSEPH H, WHITE. Prop’r., Eustis, Me. and return for $8.00: Portland to Kennebago and return, $10.60. they do not seem to close their eyes, as Patronized by a select class of Sportsmen only, j Parties can leave Boston at 9 o ’clock a. m., on either the Eastern or Western division of the Boston & Maine railroad for Portland, Maine Central to Farmington and the Sandy River we would term it, they do frequently and Phillips & Rangeley railroads to Rangeley, or from Portland via Maine Central to Rum- ford Junction, Portland & Rumford Falls railroad to South Rangeley and the Rangeley rest and that rest to them is sleep. Lakes steamboats to Rangeley. The reason that their eyes seem to be New Train Service—In addition to the former transportation facilities, sleepers will run SANDY RIVER RAILROAD. each way between Boston and Rangeley every night, Sundays included, through the season of open when we see them is that kind 1906. Trains reach Rangeley in time for breakfast. The schedule will take effect June 4, 1906. 1 r The cut accompanying this advertisement will serve to impress upon nature has made this provision in order Train leaves Boston at 10 p. m., arriving at Rangeley at 7.30 a. m. Returning train leaves readers, the fact that before long, the Rangeley at 6 30 p. m., arriving in Boston early the next morning. to prevent them from being captured by ED GRANT & SONS, Kennebago or Beaver Pond, Maine. their myriads of foes. r a n g e l e y La k e s a n d d e a d r i v e r r e g io n For The White House guests. Finest landlocked salmon fishing in the state- o £* o All This Trout, togue, pickerel and perch also abundant. Best o f moose, deer and bear By the Rabbit Foot. hunting; plenty of duck, partridge, woodcock and snipe shooting; iaeal canoeing Out in Kansas live rabbits have of The White House, The Birches and Log Camps late taken to coming through the natu­ with open fires—offer every comfort and convenience for guests. Excellent table. In beautiful ral gas pipes; and one editor raises the location overlooking lake, stream and village. Come early; you’ll want to stay late. House open from May 1 toNovember 1. Send for booklet. question as to whether consumers FRANK H. BALL, Owner and manager, Grand Lake Stream, Washington Co., Me should not pay the gas companies so much per 1000 rabbit feet. FISHING! FISHING! Alligator In Cow Pasture. When the ice goes out T " ) I will give you nice fly fishing the first day for The largest alligator ever seen in K O W P \ O fl ^ trout and salmon. Everything first-class for Bainbridge was brought in from Rose- VV v J. V/11U.U your comfort. Every month is spent with land dairy farm recently by Mr. Otis leasure at this place. Try it early if possible, if not, come later with your fam- Toole. His “ gatorship” measured ten S y and have your best time in the Maine Woods. Send for circulars to H. W. M AXFIELD, Bingham, Maine. feet, four inches and tipped the beam at 350 pounds. Mr. Toole was walking Will he thronged with visitors looking for TROUT and SALMON through his pasture when his attention FI£ HING. We want to impress upon your mind that those who go will find PICK FO RD ’S CAMPS. was attracted by the bellowing of a what they are looking for viz: Trout and Salmon. bunch of cows. He went to investigate Go via Maine Central and Sandy River Railroads. Wri'.e for free booklet. the trouble and found the alligator F. N. BEAL, Supt., Phillips, Maine. Trout and Salmon snapping at the cows and trying to get within striking distance of them. Mr. Fishing the Best Toole tried to capture the ‘gator but it showed so much fignt that he had to Spring and Fall. shoot it. In The Great North Woods

M A IN C A M P DINING ROOM Filled with shady nooks, cool lakes, charming re­ All guests have separate log Camps. Special inducements for families An Albino Robin. by the season. Send for prices and particulars. An albino robin which has mated and treats, sparkling brooks with fish and game; the H e n r y E. P i c k f o r d , Rangeley, Maine. built a nest in Bangor is causing consid­ bracing air charged with the delightful odors of the bal­ erable comment among bird-lovers and sam and the fir; pure, cold water everywhere, free from observant people generally. Mooselookmeguntic House. The bird, while not literally white contamination; “ from head to foot,” has enough light THE MAINE WOODS REGION I have leased the Mooselookmeguntic feathers to make him a decided curios­ House and Log Cabins, situated on the ity, not to say freak. The whole back 'offers facilities for summer residences for the millionaire shore of Mooselookmeguntic Lake, being the nearest place to the best fishing of the robin is white. the clerk, the bariker or the tired worker, the professor rounds in tne Rangeley Lake region. Many Bangor people have seen this g est trout and salmon fishing, good part­ bird, which is quite tame, and has a or the student, that can scarcely be duplicated anywhere else in thj world. ridge and deer hunting, also excellent fly nest near the house of Hon. F. A. fishing in ponds near by. The hotel is centrally located having the advantage of Wilson, at the corner of Broadway and The Fishing Season Opens in Maine good fishing within a few feet of the piaz­ Somerset streets. The little curiosity- zas and pleasant walks and drives near may be seen nearly any day in that vi­ in April for Trout and Salmon hotel. cinity digging for worms or going about and the Big Game Season opens October 1st, for Deer, and October 15th, for nave Deen associated with Mr. Theo- his daily routine in a quiet and gentle­ odore L. Page for several years in the Moose in Maine and September 15th for Moose, Caribou and Deer in New Bruns­ management o f this hotel and cabins, and manly manner, not at all as freaks us­ wick. am thoroughly acquainted with the busil ually act. If the Winter Fag or the Spring Ennui is on you, ask the ness andthe Rangeley Lake region. Alt People in the vicinity are quite proud MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD, white help employed. Will open abou- of the bird and are doing everything May 10th. Send for free circular. possible to make his stay in Bangor a PASSENGER DEPARTMENT, RAILWAY SQUARE, PORTLAND, ME., F. B. BURNS, Proprietor, plesant one. There is more or less Where to go to be rid of it, Taken in 2 hours fishing near Mooselookmeguntic speculation as to whether or no the lit­ GEO. F. EVANS, F. E. BOOTHBY, Haines Landing, - Rangeley Lakes, Me. House tle robins, which are now reposing in Vice Pres, and Gen. Mgr. Gen’l Passenger Agent. blue-colored eggs and being carefully FISHERMEN! HUNTERS ! If you are undecided where to go fishing or guarded and kept warm by Mrs. Albino- Castle Dome Cut Plug hunting, write for information to Robin, will show any of the peculiari­ J O B PRINTING. THE BEST SMOKE FOR THE PIPE W a l t e r D . H i n d s , Taxidermist, Portland. Me In America. Made from Old Virginia Sun-Cured ties of the father-bird. It is hoped by We are prepared to do all kinds of Hotel and Camp Printing in Tobacco.l uuat-vu • Money refunded if it bites or burns Send your Heads and Fish for mounting to W. residents in that vicinity that the robin the tongue. Sent prepaid postage H. Hatch, Cornish, Me. Carved panels, prices the best possible manner. 7 5 c Pound. Large Sample 10c. no higher. ______will not be molested by small boys, but We have a new press that is especially adapted for the high­ JASPER L. ROWE, MOCCASINS. All kinds. First-class workman­ will live to come back to Bangor an­ est grade of this work. w V RICHMOND, VA. ship. Catalogue free. other year.—Bangor Sunday Republican. — iEstat. i880 Ref; Broad St. Bank M. L. Getchell & Co., Monmouth. Me. MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. MAINE WOODS, PHILLIPS, MAINE, JUNE 8, 1906.

SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES Last Friday evening at 7.30 o’ clock i Five other salmon were taken H. H. SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES MOUNTAIN VIEW HOUSE. Judge James B. Dill of New Jersey, J Chandler, Boston, Juhn Wilbur guide, A. S. ARNBURG, - Rangeley, Maine. 3 3-4 pounds; Dr. S. O. Baldwin, South accompanied by Augustus Post and Mr. , Builder of Rangeley Boats. Write for prices. TIDE OF SUMMER TRAVEL TURNS Lazajuck, one of the best known photo- | Framingham, Mass., \ id Hinkley guide, H. M. BARRETT, Weld, Maine. THIS WAY. graphers in the country and their assis- i 4 1-2 pounds; T. H. Ayer, Westboro, Builder of Fine Cedar Boats, tants, in two automobiles, reached this j Mass., Vid Hinkley guide, 3 pounds; J. 5@fr*Write for price list and descriptive Catalog. Fish Hatchery Interesting Place For hotel having left Quebec on Thursday j Stern, New York, Nate Albee guide, Guests. The Station Agents Ass’n. morning. They are making the trip j 3 pounds; Edward Malley, New Haven, Morris Canvas Canoes Of Boston and Maine Railroad Will and all arrangements for the Glidden j Conn., Wm. Lamb guide, 4 pounds. Unequaled in strength. Beautiful in Finish. Tour in July and their account is of | June 1st only one fish was recorded Arrive Saturday. marble's great interest. a 4 1-2-pound salmon caught by (Special Correspondence to Maine W oods.) Judge Dill and family will spend Edward Malley of New Haven. M o u n t a in V i e w , June 6, 1906. Saturday, June 2, C. A. Tafts of end for Circular of Special Indian Model. Improved several- weeks later in the season, j Already the tide of summer travel Whitinsville, Mass., with Emery B. N. MORRIS, - - Veazie, Maine. Front S i g h'jt occupying “ Outlook” cottage. has turned this way and several guests James J. Brigham of Springfield, ! Haley guide, caught a good pair of may be justly described as a“ lon k LAUNCH STOCK LIST. have located here for the entire sum­ salmon 3 and 3 1-4 pounds. Mrs. W. look ahead” . Having no stem to ob­ Mass., made but a short stay last week, We Have in Stock: mer, while the daily arrivals are fast struct the view when “ holding above’ , but intends to return and land a big A. Pierce of Portsmouth, N. H., Lor 16-Ft. “ Auto-Junior.” it gives a complete view of the object aim­ Fishing Launch, complete with 11-2 h. p. motor, increasing. ed at, and enables one to make accurate salmon in June. ing Haley guide, 3-pound salmon. Jas. automobile steer ng wheel, steel plate rudder, shots at any range without stopping to ad­ Willard Nye Jr. left here Monday E. Raynold, East Orange, N. J., Ed etc. $125.00. just rear sight. It is exceptionally valu­ E. Ledeliey of New York, who came Same, with 3 h. p. motor, $150.00. for his home in New Bedford, Mass., able for running shots and is used for snap last year for the first season with his ; Hoar guide, 3 3-4-pound salmon. H. H. lS-Ft. “ Auto-Senior.” shooting by the most famous riflemen. Round Torpedo Stern, Hull lined, bulkheads having returned from Kennebago, and Beads of Ivory, or Gold, 1-16, 3-32 or 1-8 Chandler, Boston, John Wilbur guide, family were so much pleased with the j under both decks, seated lengthwise, 3 h. p. remarked, “ I’ll be with you early next in.. Price. $1.00. State model and caliber. 5 1-4-pound salmon. motor, $175.00. Marble’s Automatic, Flexible-joint Rear place he has come to remain until the 22-Ft. Extra Fancy Gentleman's Launch. spring. Sight described in catalo6 hotel closes, and will the last of the On Sunday, June 3, but three fish Torpedo stern, 2 cylinder, nickel trimmed motor, full nickel trimmed, including rails fore and aft, Three Bostonians who were here for were brought in. Hamilton Perkins, Marble Safety A xe Co., month be joined by his family. cushions, chairs, etc. Birdseye maple and cherry their first trip last season, came last Boston, Mell Tibbetts guide, 6 1-2- decks, paneled interior, $500.00. The following party who were here, I ao-Ft. Torpedo Stern Family Launch. week for a stay of several weeks: Gladstone, Michl pound salmon. M. Ledelsey, New Fancy decks, roomy, seaworthy, safe, 2-cyl., 6 are now in camp at Kennebago: Mr. Messrs. George B. Cutler, Charles H. York, caught a pair of salmon 31-2 h. p. motor. Rev. propeller, $415:00. and Mrs. H. M. Withee and maid, Mrs. Same, with 2-cyl., 10 h p. motor. Rev. propeller. Bullock and Frederick Heath. pounds each. $535.00. Quick Delivery Subject to Prior Sale. If H. Flint of Worcester, Mass.; Mr. and interested wire order, follow with letter. The guests often take a walk over to Monday June 4, Chas. P. Stevens, EPSON BOAT COMPANY, i Mrs. W. Wellington of New York; \ the fish hatchery where Supt. Briggs Malden, Aaron Soule guide, 4-pound Box 226. Skaneateles, N. Y. RANGELEY LAKE HOUSE. Frank C. Brown of Boston. is always most kind in showing people salmon. Alex Jackson, Boston, Jess FISHING RODS Four Bostonians, A. S. Woodworth, over the place and introducing them to F, S. Sherburne, S. L. Bartlett and Ross guide, 4 1-4-pound salmon. C. A. New store on Rangeley Lake House JOLLY PARTY ARRIVE FROM BOSTON the “ baby fish” ,thousands of which John G. Wright have returned from a Hubbard, Center, Mass., Clift’ Mc- grounds. Call and see my line of Rangeley Wood and Split Bamboo Rods. are being cared for. ON NEW TRAIN. weeks stay at Grant’s camps and are Kenney guide, 3 1-4-pound salmon. E. T. HOAR, Mr. Briggs tells of the big trout aud very enthusiastic over the place and. Tuesday both fishermen and fish seem Automobile Parties Arriving and Expected. Rangeley, - - Maine. salmonjthat were seen in the fall, and the fishing there. to stay in on account of the rain and I asked him “ what was the largest Big Increase In the Rangeley Travel Dr. T. H. Ayns and Dr. S. O. Bald­ but one salmon was caught C. A. INDIAN STORE. salmon',that you saw” . This Year. Taft, Whitinsville, Mass., Isaac win of South Framingham, Mas?., are PETElR M. NICOLAR of the Penobscot tribe “ We weighed and returned a pair,the Tibbetts guide, 3 1-4-pound salmon. from Old Town, Maine, Dealer in all kinds of fancy j [Special correspondence to Maine W oods.] here for a few days. Indian baskets, war clubs, bows and arrows, great- j male fish 18 1-2 pounds and the female Chas. W. Whitney of Troy, N. Y., ly improved high grade goods, bark work, beaded \ R a n g e l e y L a k e H o u s e , moccassins, Indian slippers, baskets to order any j 17 1-2 pounds” . and Chas. A. Hubbard of Newton Cen­ R a n g e l e y J u n e 6, 1906. FROM SPRING LAKE. style, beaded articles, etc Main Street, Rangeley, '\ This I think explains the fact that tre, Mass., are intending to bring in a Maine. The morning train has just arrived, | many big fellows who tare not landed, 10-pounder before they go home. Long List of Arrivals and Plenty of Fish. and a happy, * jolly company of more but break leaders, corks, lines and (Special Correspondence to Maine W oods.) than a dozen who left Boston at 10 Frank Stanley and party are expect­ Souvenir Cards. rods are larger than even the disgusted ed this week, coming from Massachus- j p r in g a k e o’clock last evening are now enjoying j S L , You need a beautiful souvenir post card of your angler, who relates his adventure, F l a g s t a f f , June 2, 1906. Camp, Cottage, Yacht or Hotel. Your friends their breakfast at this hotel. That the etts in two autos. will appreciate this little attention. If your thinks they are. There has been a big increase of Fred Drake of this place caught a place is for sale, to let, or you wish to fill your night train is what is needed, and that hotel our Mr. James A. Baker *,f New York, it will be well patronized is a sure CARDS OF QUALITY who came here with his family for the thing. (solar Prints) first time last season, arrived Tuesday will do it. Nearly every hotel is now using post Then here are the guests reading cards for advertising purposes. Thousands of and will in'a few days be joined by his their letters that came on the same persons are making post card collections to show family and pass the season here. Mr. and entertain their friends. We will make you j train, now there are three daily mails. 500 solar print post cards for $6; 1,000 for $10. ■ Baker fias'a^new launch on the way and “ If only it would ?top raining!” more Hand coloring, any number, 50c per 100 extra. We are making a specialty of putting up post : plans to spend much time on the water. than one has remarked, for it has cards in “ open view envelopes” for railroad trade, When they returned at noon with a in packages of 4, 6 and 10 views. We can furnish rained nearly every day for the past views on nearly any railroad in the United States, 5-pound salmon their excitement had two weeks, and that has dampened the sample and list for a stamp. not all gone, for one said, “ the string courage of some, although the fish do GLOBE ART CO., Stamford, Conn. did not break, so.,he could not get not prefer pleasant days. Card Department. away.” It seems as if the fish was Francis I. Maule of Philadelphia is | hooked through both the upper and making a short stay here en route for Established 1851 under jaw, but he] made a great fight Seven Ponds. William Haines is his Waterproof and although caught by a Brocton guide: Gokey’s angler has goneJtoJNew Hampshire. Mrs. Walter F. Medding of Malden is M. B. Damon of Fitchburg has reeled this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hand Made M oCCasillS in his line and returned home having C. P. Stevens. Mr. Medding will ar­ from Indian tanned bull, just a dozen record fish to his credit rive with the Beauseant commandery moose. Also hunting and that weighed as kfollow.s: 4, 3, 5 1-2, that comes on Saturday. More than | sporting boots. 5 1-2, 4 1-2. 3, 3, 5. 4, 3 1-2, 4 1-2, 100 are coming, and they could not have pound salmon and 3-pound trout. Guaranteed to give sat­ selected a more delightful place for PARLOR AT MOUNTAIN VI W HOUSE. RANGELEY LAKE. Mr. and |Mrs. Fred E. Nason of isfaction. their outing. Boston are here for the June days. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Coolidge of Sa­ Made to measure from W. S. Hough, Jr., and wife of lem, Mass, are here for a two weeks’ travel this year for the early season. brook trout weighing two and a Empire calf and light Providence, R. I., are greatly enjoying stay. And no doubt but hundreds of people quarter pounds a few days ago, from ! moose, from patterns and life here. Prof. Wm. A. Packard of Princeton will for the first time visit Rangeley the Stratton Brook a short distance styles exclusively our A party of four gentlemen are for College, and brother Dr. Charles W. this summer. from the village. own. the first time at this hotel for a weeks Packard of New York City, who for Four buckboards left this hotel about V. A. Stahl, E. H. Grcse and wife Our Indian dressing the fishing. Messrs. E. S. Yergason, many years have been coming here, ar­ 9 o’clock this morning for Grant’s visited Spring lake. They brought best water excluder Hartford, Conn; R. G. Campbell, Man­ rived Saturday and as usual are greatly camps and the Boston party who are on home with them eight lakers weighing known. chester, Conn; F. G.JBaldwin, Ansonia, enjoying the fishing. their annual outing, came through on from four to eight pounds each— Catalog for the asking. Conn.; A. B. Daniells, Adams, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Q. A. Atwood of New­ the train and will no doubt have great beauties. Mr. Stahl caught one salm- For guide they have Board McCard and ton Centre and C. B. Contrell of Brook­ adventures to relate of their fishing ! on. Nate Albee, and will be reported later. lyn, N. Y. stopped here en route for trip and life in the Maine woods. Geo. Following are some of the auite L. B. Porter and daughter, Georgie Kennebago. j recent arrivals: WM. N.GOKEi SHOE CO, James town ,N E. of Boston are located here for some M. Robinson, Johs McGarr, Thomas B. F. P. Pulsifer, Lewiston; C. S. Barker, Lewis­ Miss Rachel Marble has come from Shephard, Inspectors of the police; ton; A. K. Knight, Lewiston; Dwight Merrill, Gokey Building. w eeks.. Auburn; H. C. Newell, Boston;*G. A. Proctor, Portland to pass vacation days. Thomas Cotter, John Marey, J. Shee­ | Rangeley; H. A. Furbish, Rangeley: H. B. W. B. Mackay and Thomas C. Shel­ Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Freedmon of Mt. han, Geo. W. Hopkins, Federick S. ' Palmer, Farmington; Myra D. Butts, Kingfield; don of Fitchburg spent Sunday as Mrs. |Nellie B.‘ Savage, Temple; Maude B. Mexican Palm Leaf H at 50c. Vernon, N. Y ., who are spending this Ramsay, Geo. W. Hopkins, and S. H. i Durrell, Kingfield; George Parker, Augusta; ■ v; IT .— ...?■’ and tne se; guests of Mr. Damon and returned | F. B. Greene, Boothbay Harbor, F. A. Little, shore. No hat procurable at double the price v month at Giant’s Camps, Kennebago, Palmer. I Augusta; Omer Durrell, Augusta: D. L. Nile, ask is as suitable for the hunter, camper or fisl with the party the first of the week. are to return here for July, August and Fish facts are what tell their own Augusta; W. C. Allen, Portland JFrank Haley, erman as our hand-woven Mexican Palm Le£ Mr. Sheldon caught]a good pair of sal­ Rangeley; V. A. Stahl, Portland; R. S. Harvey, Hats. These are woven entirely by hand by skill* September. story. By the records we find that Taunton; Dr. C. A. Leavoyd. Taunton; E. F. Mexicans in Mexico, from strong pa]m fibre e mon 4 1-2, 3 l-2]pounds. Wright, Taunton; T. W. Tisdale, Taunton; pecially for us, and we import them direct Th* Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Pinney of Staf­ during the two weeks of fishing in 1905 Ralph Becker and wife, New York; Lewis are double weave, durable and light in weight. On Saturday afternoon coming via ford Springs, Conn, are here for ten the guests at this hotel caught 53 Tibbetts, Berlin, N. H.; Paul F. Carro, Berlin, Farmington, Phillips nnd Rangeley the N. H.; Medie Lafond, Berlin, N. H.; J. This hat is days’ sojourn. trout and salmon that weighed Bellimean, Berlin, N. H.; M. Cossette, Berlin, light weight Station Agents association of Boston N. H.; Thomas Conley, Lewiston; F. L. Den­ but very strong Hon. W. A. Peirce and wife of Ports­ from three to 8 1-4 pounds each. This with colored and Maine railroad will arrive here, nison, Bangor; Miles Dauphine, Rangeley. design woven mouth, N. H., whose fame as good year in the same length of time 74 Warren Louis, Nathan Griffin, Rangeley; F. B, in brim. It re­ spend the night and on ^’ mday take a Greene, Boothbay Harbor; J. C. Hutchinson, Ban- fishermen has been made by good re­ have been recorded weighing from 3 ! gor; F. A. Little, Augusta; Miss Marion West tails for $1.00, trip on Capt. Barker’s steamer on the I Kingfield, R. C. Donahue, Boston; Geo. Parker, but we send it cords in the past, intend to land more to 9 pounds each. Of that number to any address, lake, dine at The Barker and return Augusta, C. P. Bullen, W. D. Channell, Haverhill; prepaid, f o r than one big fish during their stay. five were trout, largest 5 1-2 pounds, Dr. Pennell, Kingfield; E. H. Grose and wife, only 50c, as a home Monday morning. : Stratton; W. A. Stahl, Portland; J. S. Durrell, Rev. and Mrs. Frederick A. Noble of leader. The same hat in plain design 40c. or the caught byM. C. Migel of New York. I Spring Lake; J. W. Bliss, Cranston. two hats—one colored ana one plain for 75c. All Chicago are coming this month for the The largest salmon was 9 pounds sizes; large, medium and small This hat is similar giada The Unluckiest.Trout-Worm summer. Mr. Noble’s son, P. F. Noble caught by W. W. Lee of Malden, Mass. FISHING AT SWEET’S. to the above, but plain of St. Louis, Mo. is now here. The 74 fish weighed as follows: design, larger size, taller “ I found fishing for trout with a crown, and with 6-inch Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Foss of Green­ 33, from 3 to 4 pounds, 30 from 4 to 5 Several Large Salmon Landed at Sweet’ s brim, yet weighs only six worm unlucky, dead sure, today,” de­ ounces. Regular $1.50 clared Jonathan Gangler, of Salisbury. ville, N. H. and Arthur P. Knapp of pounds, six from 5 to 6 pounds and five Sunday. value, sent prepaid for Lowell, Mass, were here for a short weighed from 6 to 9 pounds each. 75c. An ideal fisher­ “ Standing on a slippery rock in the (Special Correspondence to Maine W oods.) man’s hat. All sizes Little Lehigh, I got a bite. After fall­ stay before going to Grant’s Camps. This is the best record ever made by S w e e t ’ s P o n d , N e w V in e y a r d . Send for our illustrated book­ ing into the stream and fishing myself All who have returned from there re­ the guests of the Rangeley Lake June 3, 1906. let of Mexican port that the fly fishing is great and House in May. hats free to any and my ‘trout’ out, I found the latter It was a banner day Sunday at Sweet’s address. that more large ones are being taken Ih e following is what has been Pond, several large salmon being taken. Buffalo N. Y. was a big eel. When I tried to un­ 9-15-05. Myse hook his squirming eelship, I hooked than usual. caught and who by during the past Up to Sunday the fishing at the pond and wife spent Prof. Jas. Munyon of Philadelphia week. a month under the palm of my left hand so deep that I had been rather poor quality, but now your Mexican- was at Munyon Springs for over Sun­ Wednesday, May 30th only two or matters in the piscatorial line seem to ican sombreros you sent us some time ago. They had to cut the barb out with my knife. were much admired by residents at the lakes.—H. ‘ ‘Then I decided it was time to wade day. and all hope he will spend the sum­ three boats went out. Ed I. Lowe and have taken a sudden change for the E. Spaulding. mer here. Geo. L. Fogg of Portland, Harry better. FRANCIS E. LESTER COMPANY, ashore, which I did, when a bellowing Gen. W. Kearney of Washington, D. Quimby guide, both landed a 3-pound Mr. W. H. Gould of New Portland Department Z6, - - Mesilla Park, N. M. bull took after me! I reached the dis­ C., accompanied by Mrs. Kearney, and salmon. j captured a 6-pound slamon. So did Dr. tant fence first; but it was one of barbed little daughter and governess are here Thursday, May 31st. This was a great H. S. Spear of the same town. Standard American Targets. wire. I got over, but I guess the bull’s for June days. It will be remembered day for the fisherman. C. A. Taft of Maine W oods keeps in stock the following horns, or one of them, would have been Fred Morton of Avon, who has a Standard American targets: the General and family had the Gilman Whitinsville, Mass., with Emery camp there, captured a 7-pound salmon Targets center 100 yards rifle or 30 yards pistol preferable. The doctor has counted a cottage one season. (this is the kind that is used mostly in the target dozen cuts and gashes all over my anat Haley guide, took the lead and besides after a hard battle. practice in Phillips) price 25c a dozen. those recorded he took a number of Standard American target bull’s-eye, white cen­ omy, and says he hopes to stave off the Eugene and Charles Dickey of Strong ter, 20c a dozen. W. E. TIBBETS two pounders, with a fly and his salm­ lost a monster salmon that broke out of Standard American target center, 150 yards ri­ pneumonia,which my fall into the little fle, 40c a dozen. Lehigh had scheduled.” DEALER IN on recorded weighed as follows 4, 4, the net while the boys were trying to Standard American target, 100 feet rifle prac­ 4 1-2, 4 1-2 pounds. land the fish. tice, 15c a dozen. General Merchandise, Campers These can be bought at this office or will be sent James E. Reynolds of East Orange, Mrs. Frank L. Dyer got a 7-pound by mail upon receipt of cash or stamps and A Guaranteed Cure For Piles. Supplies, Groceries of all kinds. stamps to pay postage. N. J., with Ed Hoar guide, took salmon salmon Sunday. This is Mrs. Dyer’s The above prices’are the same as asked by the Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Rangeley, - - Maine. 3 1-2, 4, 4 1-2 pounds. second salmon this season. patentee of the targets. Your druggist will wrefund the money if Paz - MAINE WOODS. Phillips, Maine. Ointment fails to cure you in 6 to 14 days. 50 eta MAINE WOODS, PHILLIPS, MAINE, JUNE 8, 1906.

SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES SPORTSM EN’S SUPPLIES SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES SPORTSMEN’S SUPPLIES UP AT THE BIRCHES. • 1 IS T H E BRAND YOUNG LADY PULLS SALMON IN­ OF HAND OVER HAND.

Many Guests Now, So That Capt. Barker A t Nashville, Term., May 15-17. AMMUNITION at Times Is Puzzled Where to Put Them Fishing Excellent Which has attained Popularity The Southern Handicap Was Won [Special correspondence to Maine Woods.] T he Birch es,

Because of Superiority. M ooselookmeguntic La k e , By C. G. Spencer, who broke 98 ex 100 from June 5, 1906. The island is now beautiful in its the 20 yard mark. Manufactured by fresh dress of summer green. Capt. Barker is already wondering how he can accommodate ha f those First Amateur Average Was Won UNITED STATES CARTRIDGE COMPANY, who have written and wanted to come. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown of Boston are at Mayflower for the June By H. D. Freeman, of Atlanta, Ga. who Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. days and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brown broke 387 out of 400. They used are coming the first of July. A gun attachment which as Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Kaven of sures a quick and accurate sight. It can be adjusted to Beverly, Mass., are this season accom­ any gun stock by the Sports­ panied by Mr. and Mrs. B. F. May5 The Eureka Sight man himself in five minutes. and Miss Kathern Johnson of Salem, DUPONT SMOKELESS. Price $1.00. Send for descrip­ Mass. They will remain two weeks. Finder. (Patented.) tive illustrated circular with testimonial. Mrs. Johnson on Monday for the first THE EUREKA SIGHT FINDER CO., Incorporated, 3417 Mt. Pleasant St„ Washington, D. C time wet a line and will not soon for­ get the experience she had, for a big BALD MOUNTAIN CAMPS. M00SEL00KMEGUNTIC HOUSE, t h e NEW TRAIN SERVICE WANTS, FOR SALE, ETC. fish struck and the young lady dropped Price i cent a word each insertion* her rod and began to pull in the line SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR hand over hand, the fish making the RAIN HAS NOT DAMPENED ENTHU­ COMMENCED AUSPICIOUSLY MONDAY Stamps or cash with order. GEO. W. YORK AND PARTY. water sparkle as he was hurried along SIASM OF FISHERMEN. MORNING, JUNE 4. and onto the side o f the boat, a six About 40 Guests at the House. Mrs. Seth ______W A N T E D -A kitchen girl. Address Maine ' ’ W oods, Phillips, Maine. pound salmon. W. G. Clark of North Attleboro, Mass. Larabee, Portland, Caught First Trout The First Train Monday Was on Time to A LL ROUND COOK—Wanted at Salmon Lake Henry C. KennedyJof Brooklyn, N. Has Returned Home After Two Weeks’ House. North Belgrade, Maine. A. M. of the Season. Some Recent Arrivals the Dot at Arrival and Departure. Spaulding, Prop’r. Y. arrived ten days ago and has been Tarry. Fishermen Are Making Good [Special Correspondence to Maine W oods.] busy getting his yacht ready for tfie New Express Service Is Now In Fine TX7’ANTED—A good all round cook for the sea- Catches Daily. H ain es L a n d in g , May 30, 1904. '' son. Address AHHvoaa HH. E. Pickford, Rangeley, water and putting camp Bijou in order Running Order. Changes In Time Maine. (Special correspondence to Maine W oods.) The guests at the Mooselookmeguntic for his wife and daughter’s who, joined House number about forty and they Announced Elsewhere. W A N T E D -A kitchen girl and waitress. him on Tuesday. B a l d M o u n t a i n C a m p s , ’ ” Address F. W. Drew, The Maples, Weld, June 4, 1906. are having continued good luck fishing. The first express train ever run over Maine. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. French of Boston, the lines of the Sandy River and Phillips spent honeymoon days in camp The weathei of the past week has not Mrs. Seth Larabee of Portland, who AMP TO LET. Keep house yourself. Prices was here before ice left the lake & Rangeley railroads pulled into Phil­ n-' reasonable. First-class trout and salmon fish­ Kilkase. dampened the enthusiasm o f some fish­ ing. Address, H. E. Parker, Phillips, Me. lips Monday morning at 6.13, the exact Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gardner and ermen, while others have reeled in their caught the first trout of the season, a 5 1-2 pounder. Mr. and Mrs. Larabee time billed for arri val. The train pulled ( 1 AMPS TO LET--Situated on Dodge Pond, son, Lawerence, of Portland, spent lines and returned home. Rain, rain, Rangeley. Will accommodate 12 people. Ad­ manage to come each year to spend a oat for Rangeley at exactly 6.15, which dress J. F. Oakes. Rangeley, Maine. Sunday here and wiil soon return for rain, a good time to stay indoors and few days of fishing and later they come was the appointed time. Railroad men the season. keep the fire bright. TJOTEL HELP W AN TED -W e want to hire with their two sons for seven or eight regard this successful start of the new three girls for Kennebago and Seven Ponds. Messrs. Chas. P. Hatch of New York W. G. Clark of North Attleboro, We have work for a laundry girl and two kitchen weeks. service as very auspicious. girls. Ed Grant & Sons, Rangeley, Maine. and Ralph H. Morrell of Buckfield, Mass., after two weeks of “ good luck” with Cleff McKenney, guide, brought returned home this week and will come FOR SALE. in a fine pair of salmon weighing 4 and later with his family. His “ luck” in­ 7 pounds. cluded salmon 6 1-2, and 4 1-4 pounds; "DOARDING—New line of camps on Belgrade Lakes, first season everything new, good fish­ ExGov. Rollins and party of Con­ trout, 3 3-4, 31-4, 31-2, 3, and 3 1-2 ing and hunting in season. Send for booklet. Address J. H. Littlefield, Mercer,Me. cord, N. H., had good sport. pounds and more than 20, 2-pounders. The Governor caught the largest Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Whall of Boston, TpOR SALE—One pair of Field Glasses for bird study, one complete course in Taxidermy, a fish, an 8 pound salmon. who came the day the ice went out, re 1 irge lot of Taxidermist’s Tools and Supplies and a mounted ferret in good condition. Address Dr. Stilling’s daughter, Miss turned home Friday, having had great John Harmon, Ashland, Ohio. Charlotte was “ high line” with her sport. T)ANGELEY LAKE COTTAGE LOTS.-Very trio of salmon weighing 6, 5, and 4 1-2 Daily parties come in from the near -*-* desirable. Rangeley Cottage Co. Enquire of H. M. Burrows. Rangeley Lake House, Range- pounds. Her sister, Miss M. 'Stillings, by camps to take dinner. ley, or J. W. Brackett, Phillips, Maine. caught a good pair, 4 1-2 and 3 1-2 A. E. Verrill, a well known lawyer of COTTAGE LOTS FOR SALE-We ha.e very pounds. Auburn, who is here for fish “ big and AJ desirable cottage land on Gull Pond, Range- ley, for sale. This land is within two miles of Dr. A. P. French and Dr. F. A. pmall, ” has a dress suit case that al­ Rangeley Village, yet it is as secluded as the far away forest. Trout and salmon have been planted Dunham returned to Hartford, Conn., ways accompanies him when he goes in this pond by the hundreds of thousands and this week well pleased with their fish­ out and a most interesting case it is. few ponds, if any of the size, contain more fish. The pond is a mile long, a half mile wide and the ing, if none larger than 5 pound were He has spent some leisure hours and land that we have for sale has some of the best taken. surely a good deal of time in convert­ shore frontage and spring water. Can he reached by highway *or railroad. Telephone if wanted. The happy seven are still in camp, ing this into one of the most convenient Absolute seclusion or all up to date conveniences can he had here. Maine W oods Information John Alcott of Boston is a brother of tackle cases I have ever seen, for every- i Bureau, Phillips, Maine. the writer, Louise M. Alcott. thing needed from hook, line and sink- ' Mr. T. F. Baxter whj is a member ers to pipe and tobacco box is found TAXIDERMIST? of the banking firm of Bond & Good­ here, and every kind of known bait. win, Boston, a noted expert at trap DINING ROOM AT MOUt.TAIN VIEW HOUSE, RANGELEY LAKE. Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Bisbee of Rum- THE S. L. CROSBY CO., shooting, has taken medals fly casting ford Falls were here several days this Leading Taxidermists of and is one of the best swimmers of the week and Mrs. B. caught the most and Boston Atheletic association. The the biggest fish, a 3 3-4-pound salmon America. Others who have been here are Mr. A little knot of trainmen, including party are taking trips to Kennebago, coming to her net. E. P. Brown and "w ife of Newtcn, Supt. Beal o f .the Sandy River railroad, Bangor, - - Maine. B. Pond and other places. Mr. James Richie of Arlington Mass.; F. M. Simpson, Bangor; Otis and a couple of newspaper men were A. J. and E. E. Burdett of Brookline, Heights, Mass., who has leased Camp C' as. L. Harnden, Agent, Rangeley. gathered at the station Monday morn­ Mass., are in Camp Comfort for a Rockwood for the summer, has been Hayford- Canton; E. D. Hay ford, Send for Price List. ing to witness the arrival of the new weeks stay. joined by his wife and daughters, and Augusta. F. M. Simpson caught a 7 pound train. When it pulled in Conductor Mr. and Mrs. H. Hunt and Mrs. E. will pass the summer here. On Satur­ NASH OF M AINE. trout and an 8 pound salmon Friday. Elmer Voter alighted and made his first F. Taylor of Boston, with Dan Hay­ day Mrs. Richie caught a 5-pound sal­ Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. West and record for the train in the conductor’s Licensed Taxidermist, wood, guide are having good fishing, mon near here. having caught several that weighed 3, Mrs. H. L. Felton of Boston are here, and engineer's book at the station. Mr. Hooper on Saturday hooked one NORWAY, - - - MAINE. and 4 pounds each. also B. W. Rankin with a party from “ How did she start, Conductor?” o f the big salmon, but did not land Branch at Haines Landing May to Boston; Geo.ftW . York and a party j said a Ma in e W oods reporter. “ Ele- him for the fish broke a three strand from Portland. R. C. Bradford of gant,” ejaculated Conductor Voter, and October 20. Gold Medal on both Fish AT ANGLERS RETREAT. double leader and escaped. Portland caught a 6 pound salmon. waving his hand to Engineer Guy i and Game at World’s Fair, St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Newton of j Mrs. E. G. Reynolds a 1-2 pound trout, Everett the train whistled out of the Boston oper. 1 Camp Newton on Inventor of the famous Mezzo style Eig Salmon and Trout Have Been Taken. landed up in a dark tree. station for Rangeley. Saturday and will remain for the sea­ of mounting fish [Special correspondence to Maine W oods.) Following is^the menu of a special ! The fireman on this train is Dan son. Orrin Haley is their guide. M i d d l e d a m , June 4, 1906. dinner served toTMr. Geo. W. York Horatio Clark a well known Port­ Harnden and the brakeman Charles WALTER D. HINDS, and party j celebrating Mr. York’ s Kenniston. Charles Hammonds is bag- The fishing has been fine ever since land merchant has been here fora week the ice went out several large fish birthday: ! gage master and express agent. Maine’s Leading and Largest] and is having fine success. He has landed Bouillon in Cups being taken. The fishing at B. Pond trout o f 4 and 4 1-2 pounds and one No connection was made Monday Taxidermist, has been great and the camps have „ r>1. j morning with the Maine Central, their 5-pound salmon. Nick Ogilvie is guid­ MooselookmegunticjLake Salmon Queen Olives s . . . 72, 74 and 76 Pine Street, been filled with fishermen every night. ing him. Lettuce and Tomato Salad—Mayonnaise Dressing j first train arriving Tuesday morning Among some of the lucky ones was F. L. Perkins o f the Mechanic Ledger ------from Boston. Portland, - - Maine. Rev. Sam’l. Holden who took a 4 1-2 and friends C. G. Denton of Mechanic Potato’Croyquettes The service is now in fine running Floor space of work rooms, 10,500 pound trout and a large number of Falls, A. L. Green o f Lewiston came order, four expresses a day making the square feet. Branches at Haines Land­ small ones which were returned to the in Saturday for a few days fishing. Fillet of Beef—MushroomlSauce Farmington-Rangeley and Rangeley- ing, Maine; Belgrade Lakes, Maine; water. Mr. O. E. Meyer took a 6 1-2 Baked StuffedlTomatoes—Parisenne Potatoes Mr. Ellis is receiving letters and his White SeallChampagne Farmington run. Two of these, the Port-aux-Basque, Newfoundland; Henry pound trout and one of 3 pounds. Mr. camps will soon all be taken. eirly morning up train and the late Siegel Co., agents in Boston, Mass.; J. J. C. Young one salmon, 8 3-4 pounds. Larded Sweetbreads—French Peas d)wn train are, in every sense of the B. Crook & Co., agents in New York The logs will be all sluiced in about Where to Go Fishing. Saratogo Chips word, special trains. City. a week and the fly fishing is expected

Ask Maine W oods Information Bureau for The time-tables, announcing the new to improve, although several have circulars and particulars. Phillips. Me. Send Tom and Jerry Punch conditions, wrill be fouud in another been taken on a fly already. stamps. 5Eir*If you “ can’t go” we’ll bring the wilder­ ness to you—If you can we’ll tell you how, when Following are some of the recent Shrimps Salad Rum Omelet—Glace column. and where. Charlotte Russe All of the trains are in spick and span arrivals. Bent’s Water Crackers Toasted condition and the parlor car “ Range- FIELD AND STREAM Mr. Joseph J. Leviseve, New York; Auston Roquefort Cheese Black Coffee ley” has been put in the best possible Huntoon, guide; Edwin Van Noble, A. D. Rugged Health A lot of good things in the issue now on sale on Wheeler, Hyde Park, Mass.; F. S. Smith, shape for the summer service. all news stands—15c. Andover; E. B. Vtica, N. Y.; Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Dear Sirs:— . .. The officials of the railroads operat- Don’t miss Horace Kephart’s series of articles Potter, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Rice, Dr. and Mrs. “ When you have taken a great fish, ; , , , i i I i on CAMPING AND WOODCRAFT now appear­ No call for the doctor where the ing unis service art; to ut; cungratuiaLcti •_^ C. R. Aldrich, Bratteboro, Vt.; W. R. Brown, True “ L. F.” Bitters are freely used. open the maw, and what you find there- ing this Service are to be congratulated j jn this magazine. This is only one of the in make that your bait, for it is best, ” l on the prompt service the new trains ^ n y invaluable features which have contributed Berlin, N. H.; Thomas P. Cummings, Boston; A We find it an unfailing Remedy. a k e that your bait, for it is best,” . . to the success of Field and Stream—America’s S. Burbank, E. D. Hill, W. C- Stevens, Plymouth the advice of Juliana Berners in are giving and the mannar in which the biggest and best magazine for sportsmen. MRS. FRED E. CRONDALL, was fg jfT o all who send $1.50 for a year’s subscrip­ C. F. Pinn, guide; O. E. Meyer, New Brunswick arrangement* made are being earned Dec. 2, 1903. Brownville, Me. 1496. A similar appeal to experience tion and mention this paper we will sendpostpaid N. J., T. P. Cummings, Boston: Frank Stearns out. a copy of Theodore Roosevelt’s book. “ Hunting Melrose; C. N. Lewis; Lynn; W. C. Holt, guide The True “L. F.” Atwood’s Bitters n o w dictates the use of an “ Expert” the Grizzly and Other Sketches,” or if preferred, a pair of our famous duck shooting companion Wm. F. Ealesson, J. A. Hall, Russ Spinney, break up colds, and promptly cure In­ Reel. It helps the fisherman to be pictures in color, fit to adorn any sportsman’s Boston; John E. Thayer, H. H. Fuller, Lancaster; digestion, Dyspepsia and Constipation. ! WHERE TO GO HUNTING. expert and successful. home or den. Joseph Rouva, R. Livington, New York City; 35 cents a bottle. j Ask Maine W oods information Bureau for See Meisselbach & Bro.s ad. 1 circulars and particulars. Phillips, Maine. FIELD AND STREAM. 35 W 21st St„ New York. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Levesore, Boston; James Stewart, guide. MAINE WOODS, PHILLIPS, MAINE, JUNE 8, 1906.

by the clerk, who assured us that the HOTELS AND CAMPS HOTELS AND CAMPS. BOYHOOD TROUT FISHING. MAINE WOODS, outlook was fine for a good day. Breakfast finished, everything was PHILLIPS. MAINE. in readiness and in the cool of the morn­ FISH AT KINEO! ONE BIG STRING 0 ? FISH, CAUGHT Greatest spring fishing fun in all New England is assured here. Splendid catches ing we walked to what is known as the SUNDAY, SPOILED. J. W. Brackett Com pany, Publishers. of trout, togue and landlocked salmon can be counted on from the moment the ice pond. Soon the fishing began in good leaves the lake. First-class accommodations at Mt. Kineo House, in closest proximity J. W. BRACKETT, Editor and Manager. earnest, the calmness and quietude of to the best fishing grounds. Write today for special fishing information and hotel Brooks In This Se.tion Were Alive With CLARENCE E. CALDEN Associate M’g’r. the surroundings, the pleasant and booklet. entertaining conversation of the guide MT. KINEO HOUSE, C. A. Judkins, Manager, Kineo, Moosehead Lake, Me. Trout. Rev. Mr Ladd Used To Catch Issued Weekly. $ 1.00 a Year. made me almost forget I was fishing. For Dinner on Return From School.

Maine W oods solicits communications and fish After rowing around a certain rock TROUT BROOK CAMPS. Oq u in quit, May 28, 1906. and game photographs from its readers. several times the guide changed the I am located in a new country and only a few SOME LAFLIN & RAND When ordering the address of your paper bait, saying, “ We will try him with yards from Mackamp Station. Cottages made of To the Editor of Miane W oods: changed, please give the old as well as new ad­ peeled logs and are clean and comfortable. Good this. ’ ’ spring water. Trout and kalmon fishing com­ These are the days when one’s fing­ dress. mences here about May 10. Good, safe rowboats. WINS I said, “ How do you know the fish Plenty of trails and good paths to the tap of th’. ers itch for the fishing pole and when are there?” mountain. For further particulars address. oqe’s whole being longs for the woods This Edition of Maine Woods 5,550. Robert Walker, Mackamp, via Askwith, Me. Nashville, Tenn., May 15-17 (In­ “ Oh," he said, “ I know they are terstate Association’s Southern and murmuring and laughing brooks, there and you will see iif a little A Special Word to Subscribers. We go Hunting at Handicap Tournament) First Gen­ the hum and buzz of the myriad forms When you receive notice that your subscription while. ” eral average. of insect life. This is a rainy day and has expired renew at once to avoid missing an By that time the bait was adjusted BILLY SOULE’S Vicksburg, Miss., May 7-8, First so good for the trout to bite and it is issue of Maine W oods. Those who find this paragraph marked are no­ and again we were moving around the and Second Amateur Averages. Monday—the minister’s rest day,— tified that their subscription has expired or will Pleasant Island Camps, rock. The eye of the guide seemed to Tulsa, I. T., Mav 7-9, First Gen­ so with your permission I will tell your expire very soon. Cupsuptic Lake, Maine. be in every direction. When passing eral Average. readers something of the fine sport we P. O. Address, Haines Landing, Me. FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1906. the rock for the seventh time I felt a New London, la., May 8-10, First, enjoyed in the long ago, close to our sudden tug at my line and the reel ran Second and Third Amateur Aver­ own doors. Commissioners of Inland Fisheries and out with a whizz, and now commenced ages. During the months of May and June, Game of the State of Maine. my part of the game. I reeled in to FISHING Columbus, O., May 9-11, First or as much of them as our village within 30 feet of the boat, when high at John Carville’s Camps, and Second General Averages. school was in session, I used to keep L. T. Carleton, Chaiiman, Augusta, into the air leaped the salmon and my fishing tackle and a supply of bait J. W. Brackett, Phillips, Spring Lake. Infallible, Few E. C. (Improved) E. E. Ring, Secretary, Augusta. away he went leaping and plunging. Salmon, Square Teil and Lake Trout. My camps and New Schultze Make Good. under the bridge so that when I went Up to the boat he was reeled again. are most charmingly situated on the shores of home from school I could catch a mess Spring Lake, well-furnished excellent beds, purest SUPERINTENDENT OF HATCHERIES. When the guide was in the act of of spring water and the table is first-class. Ele­ of trout for dinner. In a large family W. E. Berry, Winthrop. vation 2.100 feet above sea level, grandest scenery netting him away he wTent. and pure mountain air. Hay fever and malaria LAKE VIEW FARM where there was no surplus change and Finally after one hour had been spent unknown. Spring Lake furnishes excellent Lake Offers fine accommodations to a few summer where all were taught to work, the STATE FISH HATCHERIES AND NAMES OF Trout and Salmon fishing and in the neighboring SUPERIN TEN DEN TS. the fish was landed, the guide guessed streams and ponds are abundance of Brook Trout. boarders. For particulars address, N. H. Ellis, trout that I caught year after year was Lake Auburn, J. F. Stanley, Supt.,East Auburn; Buckboard road only two and one-half miles. An Rangeley, Me. its weight and took from his pocket, ideal family summer resort. Telephone commu­ no small item. I can go to the very Caribou, Grant Hinds, Supt., Caribou; Sebago scales and the beauty tipped them at nication with village and doctor. References fur" spots under the bridge and below the Lake Hatchery, C. L. Floyd, Supt., Raymond; nished. Terms reasonable. Address for full par­ Rangeley [Lakes Hatchery, Arthur Briggs, Supt., 6 1-2 pounds. That was my first ticulars, bridge and above the bridge where I JOHN B. CARV1LLE, Flagstaff, Maine. Hotel Langham, Oquossoc; Carleton Brook Feeding Station, W A. salmon. was pretty sure to get a big haul. Far­ Whiting, Supt., Winthrop; Monmouth Hatchery, The sensation, the excitement of the 1697 Washington St., Boston. away from the village we found great A. W, Wilkins, Supt., Monmouth; Moosehead hour I will not soon forget. It seemed fishing in Sandy river. Lake Hatchery, F. E. Hitchings, Supt., Green­ Big Game, Big Fish Entire block between Worcester and Springfield as.if I had taken a new lease of life. After the pond at “ Bragg Corner” ville Junction; Enfield Hatchery, A. J. Darling, Streets. Supt., Enfield. My blood wa^ warm in-spite of the cold Plenty of both as well as lots of small run out some large tront that came damp day, but I felt like going to din­ game and small fish. 300 Rooms, Single and En Suite. from the pond were caught. I distinct­ ner. There was still a little time left Fly-fishing for salmon and trout European Plan, $1.00 per day up. MY FIRST FISHING TRIP. throughout the summer. ly remember catching a beauty just be- before noon but I was satisfied with Birch Point Lodge, on Upper Shin American Plan, $2.50 per day. lo.v the gristmill and on the same side American Plan, with bath, $2 per day. description of t h e figh t my experience of the past few hours, Pond, via Patten, Penobscot County, of the river. VIVID Maine. Room and Breakfast, $1.00. WITH THE BIG SALMON. so we went to the secluded spot appoint­ The trout brooks in Phillips and Avon ed for dinner. In the course of an For particulars address, Twelve minutes from North Station to North­ were literally alive with “speckled hour my friends came on the scene and DR. W. C. KENDALL, U. S. Bureau hampton St., “ L ” Station, one block from the beauties.” Author Likes Rangeleys, Especially Fisheries, Washington, D. C. hotel. the first question was, “ what luck?” We were brought up quite strictly in Anglers’ Retreat. Says its Great for Or, Attractive, well furnished, airy rooms. Home­ and they held up the salmon. What like and Comfortable. Especially desirable for reference to Sabbath observance; but the Health to go a Fishing. they said I won’t repeat, but I had W. S. McKENNEY, Patten, Me. Ladies and Families. Five Minutes from the too well I remember when a small boy M id d l e d a m , June 1, 1906. won some reputation as a fisherman. Shopping District by Elevated Trains. Excel­ on an ideal June Sabbath, with my in­ lent service. • To the Editor of Mane W oods: The guide busied himself with getting clination pulling one way and my It has never been my privilege or dinner; several of the small trout and SPORT INDEED George H. Page, Proprietor. conscience the other, my older brother pleasure to spend a few days fishing, salmon my friends caught made us a George prevailed upon me to go fishing although I must acknowledge that the reusing meal. We smoked ana swapped BY I N T H E with him. fishing fever has often been in my stories and for supper arrived at the THOMAS MARTINDALE. I compromised with my conscience to blood, but circumstances over which I Anglers Retreat. My catch for the day go and carry the.fish. I did sot try to A graphic description of camp life in JVI£1111.0 have had no control have prevented my was three fish, which weighed 15 3-4 catch any. We went on a stream that Maine, finely illustrated by photographs plans from materializing. Not until pounds; not a bad day’s catch as the ran through Darius Howard’s farm, on this spring had I the opportunity of guide said, for a new hand. by the author. King and Bartlett Camps, 2,000 feet the road a3 you go to “Tory Hill” , spending a few days fishing at the This is the short story of my first1 A book every woods lover should above sea level, unexcelled trout and my brother caught a very large string, Rangeley lakes, so I will relate as fishing trip. Did it pay to leave my salmon fishing, individual cabins, open have. Price $1.50, postage paid. Given quite as many as I like to carry. The best I can my experience in landing my business and cares for two weeks and wood fires excellent cuisine, nat­ afternoon was very hot, and the follow­ free for two subscriptions to M a in e first and biggest salmon that I have spend it in the calm and beautiful ural lithia spring water, magnificent ing night was very sultry. W o o d s accompanied by $2.00. One of ever caught. seclusion of Anglers Retreat? And I scenery. Renew your health in the We both thought it was poor policy Two years ago it was my pleasure to answer it paid a thousand times. These the above must be a new subscriber. balsam-laden air of Maine’s ideal resort. to carry the fish home on Sunday, so meet the genial Captain Coburn, pro­ two weeks seem to have given me a Address, we hid them under a big rock in Dea­ prietor of what is known as the new lease of life and from henceforth MAINE WOODS, - Phillips, Maine. HARRY M. PIERCE, con Robbin’s pasture {near our house. Anglers Retreat, a beautiful and in the spring, when the ice leaves the But when we went for them the next secluded spot located on the southern lakes and the fishing fever is in my King and Bartlett Camps, morning they were spoiled. My broth­ part of the Rangeley lakes. Our con­ blood my remedy for that spring TO FILL er never bragged about that big y ^ ^ T h . ORIGINAL.^ ONLY GENUINE « Eustis. - - Maine. versation drifted to the woods and lakes weariness is two weeks vacation of catch! of Maine, in which I stated my in­ quietude and fishing at Anglers I frequently live over those days, and experience of fishing. The Captain Retreat, Rangley lakes. Conklin Sj STATE OF MAINE. think of the boys—most o f them gone knowing that several of my friends W a l l a c e M a c D o n a l d . — with whom I used to fish; and while every spring visited the Anglers Re­ | SELF-FILLING PEN Simply dip in the Ink, press with the Public Notice. more solid joys and broader outlooks treat invited me to spend a few days A Rangeley Sunset. thumb,and the CONKLIN PEN filled and ready for 1 nstan t use. It ii In conformity with the provisions of Chapter have come to me since it is trite to say at his camps, so accordingly when the Among the very pretty post card simple, convenient, eflicient, with no forty-two of the Public Laws c f eighteen hundred complex mechanism and nothing and ninety-nine and upon petition of five or more that there was an aroma, a simplicity, news came over the wire that the ice souvenirs now the craze, is one repre. to get out of order. citizens of the State, and deeming it for the best a deliciousness and a fascination about had left the lake and that several good The elastic ink reservoir is interest of the State, the Commissioners of Inland senting a sunset on Rangeley Lake, but compressed by the presser bar Fisheries and Game, after due notice to all persons those childhood sports that no periods catches had been brought in, in com­ your reporter saw the actual, the under the thumb, and, when re­ interested in the subject matter of said petition, leased, instantly draws in the and public hearing thereon in the locality to be af­ of later life can quite duplicate. pany with my friends we started for ink through the feed channels fected, and deeming it necessary and proper for grand, the sublime, in all its perfection at the point. The quickly ad­ And I may add that the lessons of the lakes, arriving at the Anglers Re­ recently from the central tower of the justed lock-ring prevents ink the protection and preservation of the inland fish from being forced out agai n. Feeds of the State, hereby adopt the following needful Puritan strictness which I was taught treat at noon the next day. finely located Rangeley Lake House. regularly until the last drop of ink Rules and Regulations relating to the times and in cnildhood I have found exceedingly But how shall I describe the sublimity In reservoir is used. Always responds places in which and the circumstances under Words fail to give but a faint con­ without kick or balk. Cleans itself which inland fish may be taken in the waters of valuable in later life. ception of the beauty and grandure of of the scene. Words, however express­ as easily as it is filled. Fully guar­ Tufts, Dutton and Grindstone Ponds, situated in anteed. the town of Kingfield. County o f Franklin. And I will also add that a few days or the place or of a sail down the lake. ive on erdinary occasions fail to convey ' I f your dealer does not handle theCONKLIN PEN.letusmake RULES AND REGULATIONS. even hours when I am permitted to The calm, secluded, and extremely the inspiration such a grand view affords you our Special Offer to Fountain Sec. 1. It shall he unlawful for any person to walk on the old soil, and under the F en Users. Full lnforma- y-j kill or have in possession more than ten fish in all beautiful location of Anglers Retreat The silver tipped waves of the most tion, with Illustrated cata­ in any one day taken from Tufts, Dutton and same sky within sight of the old moun­ seemed to be the abode of peace and beautiful lake in the chain, now calm logue, sent upon request. Grindstone ponds, which ponds are situated in the Sold by deaieilersevery* town of Kingfield, County of Franklin, and no tains and within hearing of old Sandy’s quietude. Wooded mountains meet and placid, the gilded mountain peaks where. trout less than eight inches in length and no salm­ murmuring waters deepen and length­ the eye in every direction, the calm of old Saddleback in the distance, the THE CONKLIN PEN CO„ on less than twelve inches in length shall be taken 614.514.518 Jefferson Ave.. J from any of said waters: for n period of four years en into long and blissful periods. and placid waters of the lake resembled forests now donning its new dress of Toledo, Ohio, from May 15th, A. D. 1906. Rev. A. S. Ladd. tt Beade St., Hew York. Dated this eleventh day of May, A. D. 1906. a vast sheet of glass. green and the fresh lawns of the St., Denver. L. T. Carleton, 1 Commissioners of After the din and clatter and rush grounds and the nearby fertile culti­ «U■ aket s St., San FrandaoQ. * J. WJBrackett, ! Inland Fish- E. E. Ring, ) eries and Game. of city life the first impression was, vated hillsides, presented a vista of £ S K £ K S S S S Trap Rules and Records. that this is the heart of nature, Gods loveliness only excelled by that STATE OF MAINE. Trap shooters who wish to have exact own country. described by John the Revelator in the information regarding the rules of the After dinner we had another stroll closing words of the Divine Writ. sport, and those about to organize gun around the camps which I found to be These lakes are the rarest gems in Public Notice. clubs, will be interested to learn that seven in number, rustic in appearance, New England’s diadem. Their exquis­ In conformity with the provisions of Chapter forty-two of the Public Laws of eighteen hundred the U. M. C. Co. has just issued an­ built of hewn logs, each having a large ite beauty has inspired the practical and ninety-nine, and upon the petition of five or other edition of “ Trap Rules and open fire place and all the comforts one Muse, its real romantic environment more citizens of the State, and deeming it for the Modern Rifle best interest of the State, the Commissioners of Records.” This is published in handy could wish. has tinctured the writings of the Inland Fisheries and Game, after due notice to all persons interested in the subject matter of said vest-pocket size with stiff covers. In That afternoon we met our guides. historian, while it’s almost supernatural petition, and public hearing thereon in the locality it are the trap shooting rules of the My guide was a young man named charms of ages ago caused the to be affected, and deeming it necessary and prop­ er for the protection and preservation ol the in­ Interstate Association, for live birds True Durkee who is reputed as being aboriginal dwellers to name and mutely land fish of the State, hereby adopt the following needful Rules and Regulations relating to the and flying targets; a thorough discuss­ one of the best guides on the whole worship them. The Oquossoc is truly Shooting. times and places in which and the circumstances ion of the different systems of dividing lake. Most of his life had been spent cn a| gem of the first water. On it’s under which inland fish may be taken in the wa­ ters of Dead river and tributaries of Dead River purses at Tournaments; how to orga­ the lakes and in the woods guiding. A pond in the County of Franklin. easterly shore on a beautiful plateau nize a Gun Club and how to manage a more splendid fellow I never met; his RULES.AND REGULATIONS. stands the popular Rangeley Lake Tournament; a record of the Grand manners, attitude and conversation at House which with it’s excellent service FROM THE AMERICAN Sec. 1. It shall be unlawful to fish for, take, catch or kill any kind of fish at any time, for a pe­ American Handicap Winners, and sev­ once won my esteem and admiration. adds to the beauty of the scene and riod of four years from May 15th, A. D. 1906, in eral blank pages for addresses, scores I told him I was but a novice at fish­ any of the tributaries of Dead River pond, which makes a happy home for those who STANDPOINT, pond is situated in Dallas Plantation in the Coun- | and future shooting dates. ing, as this was my first experience, so visit the charming resort for sport, ty of Franklin. Sec. 2. It shall be unlawful for a period of four Every trap shooter should have this that if I got one reasonably good sized pleasure or health. All the essentials Kttle booklet, and it can be secured by fish I would be satisfied as I did not desired by summer visitors are found BY DR. W. G. HUDSON, writinK to;the Advertising Department, care to'fish all the time. Tomorrow would here. Pure spring water of known called, above Flagg Dam, in the County of Frank­ medicinal virtues, healthful air, immun­ lin. except on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays Union Metallic Cartridge Company, be the day, so the evening we spent in of each week from the time the ice is out in the ity from flies and pests and natural is a standard work that is very much in Agency, 313 Broadway, New York. smoking and pleasant conversation be­ scenery of which the eye never tires, spring until October first of each year, and during demand. this open season on these waters it shall be un­ fore a rousing open fire while the and ease of approach by rail or steamer lawful for any person to kill or have in possession render the place attractive to an un­ Price $1.00. postage 10c. For sale more than ten fish in all in one day taken from any guides made their preperations for an of said waters. usual degree. Bnt it’s ‘ ‘glorions sun­ by Dated this eleventh day of May A. D. 1906. To Cure a Cold In One Day. all day trip. Early the next morning sets” we cannot adequately describe, L. T. CARLETt)N, ) Commissioners of we were aroused from a sound slumber but can richly enjoy. ” Slocum. J. W. Brackett, 1 Inland Fish- Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. E. E. Ring, ) eries and Game. druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. W. Groves signis ature on each box. 26c. MAINE WOODS, PHILLIPS, MAINE, JUNE 8, 1906. 5 Notes and Comments. salmon. The Prof, gracefully declines to tell what kind of bait he used ar.d in You Miss a Treat V ? 10TH ANNUAL MEETING. what part o f the lake (if the lake at The work of finishing the state rifle all) he caught his fish. However he WELD CLUB ENTERTAINED BY MR. range on the Whitten road, Augusta, __ . If you don’t read *i a returned at 3.30 and with beaming has been delayed by the stormy weather AND MRS. GEO. W. WHEELER. features exhibited his Lake Auburn but will be started as soon as the ground trophy to his many friends. One Hundred or More [Present. Exercises is dry enough. The work will include In The Glow finishing the target pit, establish the Were Held In Tremont Temple? firing points, which will include the The commissioners of Inland fisheries i f ' " Boston. Nice Programme Enjoyed building of mounds at the different and game were at Union Thursday, and Officers Were Elected. where they held a hearing on a petition of the Camp Fire ranges of 200, 300, 400, 500 and 600 yards. (Special correspondence to Main e W oods.) which asked for the establishment of The ground will be graded and grassed B o s t o n , May 30, 1906. over the front of and behind the target fishing regulations on the tributaries A 160 page book, containing 12 stories by an enthusiastic Weld club, Massachusetts Chapter, pit, and another target pit will also be of Crawford pond in that town. sportsman, founded upon actual incidents in his lifelong inti­ No. 1, was entertained by Mr. and Mrs. built on the southerly side of the lot-, macy with the woods. Full illustrated, handsomely bound in Geo. Wheeler[at Gilbert hall, Tremont with 200 and 300 yard firing points, so A full sized cow mouse was seen in green cloth decorated with gold lettering. Sent postpaid on Temple, Boston, on Saturday May 26. that the men o f the Guard can be firing I the town of Clinton Saturday of last The order^of exercises were as follows: at both the long and the short ranges at week. The animal was quite independ­ receipt of $1. morning hours—sociable; dinner at the same time. ent of any thoughts of danger and Price $1 prepaid. Given free for two subscriptions to 12.30 o ’clock; annual meeting at 2 strolled about the fields boardering the Ma in e W oods accompanied by $2. One of the above must o’clock; entertainment at 3 o’clock; Robert G. Johnson has opened the the main streets of the town as if be a new subscriber. sociable and refreshments, 4.30 to 6 season at Bryant’s Pond by catching a 1 studying the character of the inhabit­ o ’clock. 3-pound pickeral, measuring about 2 ants or a desirable location for a sum­ MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. This was the 10th annual meeting of 1-2 feet in length. Mr. Johnson is one mer residence. She disappeared about the.Weld club and was the largest and of Maine’s most ardent devotees of | noon in the nearby woods and has not most interesting meeting ever held by piscatorial science, a true disciple of | been since. ______the club. The members began to Isaak Walton, a sportsman and an all assemble at 10 o’clock and passed the round good fellow. James Farnum re­ Game Warden, D. L. Cummings of Maine Guides’ Canoe Contest, morning hours in social conversation ports a 3 pound, 3 ounce trout from Houlton in a letter to M a in e W oods says and ^greeting acquaintances. When Indian Lake and Guy Cole has one “ Good trolling in Fish river waters the dinner Ihour arrived there were weighing 2 pounds. late on account of the high water and about one hundred present. The tables | snow still in the woods. On Tuesday, Open to any Registered Guide. were under the direction of a com­ When fishing on a dusky or when it is May 22nd, I found more or less snow in On Monday. July 9, 1906, the Maine W oods will give away a first-class Canoe absolutely free of mittee of ladies, all natives of Weld, nearly dark a bright fly is said to work an old road on the north side of a ch arge. The Canoe will be disposed of through a voting contest and will be given to the Registered and they did their work well for the well. ridge for one half a mile in soft growth Maine Guide who receives the lrrgest number of votes. Any registered guide in Maine may compete and the one having the largest number of votes at the close of the contest will be the winner. tables were generously supplied with Rules of the Contest. plenty of good things to eat and the It is essential to the contest that the names of not less than two contestants appear ana remain decorations of flowers and fruits, actively engaged until the close. In the event of the withdrawal of all active candidates but one, there can be no contest and the prize will be withdrawn. which were very abundant, made the A coupon will be printed in each and every issue of the Maine W oods until and including Friday, July 6, 1906, which will contain the last coupon. The contest will close at this paper’s business office tables look extremely inviting. When at 6 o clock p. m. the following Monday, July 9, when the votes will be counted by a committee rep­ resenting the leading contestants. the order came, “ Now to the tables” 1. For every yearly new subscriber to this paper at $1, two hundred votes will be given. A new it was quickly obeyed by the one subscriber may pay as many years in advance as he wishes and receive votes at the rate of 200 for each $1 per year paid; but all these payments must be made in advance at one time. hundred members present. The Divine 2- For every $1 paid by present subscribers, either arrearages of accounts or in advance on pres­ blessing was invoked by Rev. Mr. ent subscriptions, one hundred votes will be given. 3. Changes in subscriptions from one member to another of the same family, etc., made for the Younkin who has the pleasure of obvious purpose of securing the increased number of votes given to new subscribers, cannot be per­ mitted. owning a cottage at Weld and spends 4. Each issue of Maine W oods will contain one coupon, which, when filled out and delivered his summer months there. The tables at the Maine W oods office, will count as one vote. 1 iiere will be no single votes for sale; votes can only be obtained as above set forth, or by clipping were attended during the dinner hour by from the paper the votes that appear below. * . Vote*s will be counted each Thursday during the contest and the figures of such counting printed young ladies'all related by family ties in the following issue of the paper. to the town of Weld. After the dinner, All communications should be addressed to Voting Contest. Maine'W oods Office, Phillips, Maine. which was splendidly served to the satisfaction of every one present, came the annual meeting for the election of officers for the ensuing : year and the Maine Woods Canoe Voting Contest following were chosen: President, Mrs. Sarah Sanborn Pierce; vice president, Mrs. Warren Scammon and Mrs. Mabel Wheeler Wilder, secretary, Mrs. Sarah D. Wheeler; treasurer, Mrs. Annie B. Huntress; historian, Mrs. Ida Houghton Waterhouse. One Vote for After the proper instalation of the new president came the entertainment consisting of recitation by several of the young ladies members of the club and excellent singing by Mrs. Carrie Hancock of Hudson, Mass., and a series of steroptican views of places MAINE WOODS CANOE VOTING CONTEST. of interest in Weld by Rev. C. L. D. Younkin all of which were enjoyed very much for an hour or more and P u b lish er s? M a in e »W oods; # the remainder of the day was devoted Herewith find $...... for which credit.... to sociability and refreshments of ice cream, cake and fruits served by the young ladies in charge of the tables. At about 6 o’clock the And also...... Hundred Votes. members seemed inclined to wend their way toward their several homes all expressing the great pleasure and O f...... enjoyment of the 10th annual meeting Subscription. Please indicate whether this is a NewiSubscription or renewal of the Weld club. Among those present, at this meet­ ing were the following: Jim Harlow, Dead River,...... 2,760 votes William E. Littlefield, Susan Hosmer Little­ Pete Lufkin, Madrid,...... 101 field, Nettie Littlefield Greenleaf, Joseph L. N. W. McNaughton, Schoodic,...... 4,623 Hosmer, Robert C. Huntress, Anna Hosmer Loren Haley, Rangeley,...... Huntress, Edward B. Wilder, Mabel Wheeler Ozro Roy, Jr. Livermore, Fa lls,...... 202 Wilder, Edward Wheeler Wilder, Ezra H. VIEWS AT LOON LAKE. Wheeler, Amanda Rowe Wheeler, Mrs. S. M. John Higgins, Allens, Mills...... 4,583 Mitchell, Rev. C. L. D. Younkin, Anna Mitchell Thomas C. Jones, Gardiner,...... 5 Younkin, Edith H. Younkin, Warren Scammon, Geo. C. Jones, Moxie,...... 200 Mrs. Warren Scammon, Dean S. Swift, Blanch Hillard C. Schoffee, Cherryfield,...... 8 Houghton Swift, Addie C. Swift, Addie Fishermen are having considerable where the sun could not reach it; some Rollins Swift, Charles A. Stearns, Abby C. sport catching trout from the brooks places completely shaded There The Canoe is to be one of the regular patterns put out by anyfcanoe manufacturer in the state, Stearns, Olive Bates Burlingame, Edith M. whose product is advertised in M a in e W o o d s . The winner in the contest may go to the catalog or to Burlingame, J. H. Wyman, Mrs. J. H. Wyman, which abound in this section although would be spots two feet deep covering the factory of any of these manufacturers and take his pick of the regular makes. Webster E. Peirce, Sarah Sanborn Peirce, there are not so many nice trout now as a spot 6 or 8 feet over. Rather late to The standing o f th e various contestants will be published in the M a in e W o o d s every week till the close. Clifton P. Sanborn, L. Merrill Noyes, Ella there boyhood days, says the Hiram be telling snow stories but nevertheless Houghton Nbyes, Clara E. Noyes, Albert Storer, correspondent of the Norway Adver­ it is the truth. Joseph E. Barry, Emma Storer Barry, Frederick tiser. One thing there are more city L. Stevens, Clara Hodsdon Stevens, Edna B. and village sports who seek more after The Happy Banks. Stevens, Clara Houghton White. Ezra F. N E W PEOPLE. Melendy, Mrs. Ezra F. Melendy, G. A. Higgins, that kind o f recreation than they used You are in the happy ranks:— Will you please use 'this blank to give us names of persons Della Howard Higgins, Fannie Holt Beedy, to. We can remember the days of What more are you wishin’ Nettie Coburn Dean, Clara Phillips Jones, If your on the river banks fishin’ M a in e W o o d s ? long ago and the experiences we had in i who might like Minnie Jones Dockendorff, S. Frances York, Fishin’ only—fishin’ ? Will send them samples. We shan’t send enough to annoy Nellie York Joslin, Clara E. Masterman, Maude catching the wily trout. We most al­ Just a green half mile from towr. A. Masterman, Florence Potter Cary. Belle ways had our hook caught around some those who don’t want it. Where the trees were swishin’. Masterman Blarney, Elsa M. Jones, Carroll L. J. W. B r a c k e t t C o m p a n y , Phillips, Maine. twig or tree, usually so when the An’ the cork a—goin’ down— Jones, Mrs. Carroll L. Jones, Ida Houghton mosquitoes were thiik. We have had Joy of fishin’—fishin’ ! Waterhouse, Lillian M. Waterhouse, George W. NAME STREET POST OFFICE STATE Wheeler, Sarah Russell Wheeler, Herbert R . hundreds o f them come for us at once Far from any worldly strife— Wheeler, Frank S. Pierce, Mabel Wheeler seeking our life blood and without Not for fortune wishin’, Peirce, Virginia Fay Rowell, D. Frank Holt, lighting would drive their harpoons in­ Give us only time in life Betsy M. R. Holt, John B. Holt, F. H. Wyman. Just for.fishin,! to us an inch as it seemed to us as we Mrs. F. H. Wyman, Elmira Richardson, Albert —Atlantic Constitution. B. Root, Ellen E. Root, Mabel L. Jones, —Jones, were trying to extract a limb from a H. B. Foster, Mrs. H. B. Foster, —Foster, tree with our hook and line. F. H. Packard, Valantine Pingree, Abner T. Wing, Lura Holt Nutter, Florence ! Henry Cutler, Samuel Hibbert and C. Nutter, Martha Holt Draper, Ada Holt Baker. A. B. F. Kinney of Worcester, Mass., H. Packard returned recently from a a retired business man, has recently fishing trip at the head of Moosehead Camp and Hotel Printing. visited Bangor and in two days' fishing ^ake, where they were accompanied by There is nothing like arranging for at the Bangor pool caught three fine a party of five Portland gentlemen. salmon weighing respectively 10, 12 They were guests at the Seeboomcook your printing early. The season of 1906 and 12 pounds. Mr. Kinney is enthusi­ House and report a fine time, gcod will be on before we realize it and we astic over the gx>d record he has made fishing and excellent weather. can’t make a mistake by getting an and will come to Bangor another sea­ Maine Woods Information Bureau. idea of how to lay out next season’s son to try the fishing again. As Weil Save the Money. printing. Special prices and special “I don't knew whether to get rid Write to M a in e W o o d s for information about where to go Prof. L. C. Bateman of Auburn went of that big criditor of mine by kill­ fishing, where fish can be caught. We have the circulars of hotels arrangements for camp and hotel print­ fishing Thurslay of last week. And ing him or by paying him.” and camps located in fishing localities that we furnish for the ask- ing. We know what you need for the masterly skill with which he han­ ‘‘Kill him. He’ll die of the shock cuts. J. W. B rack ett Co., dled the rod, is proven by the fact that anyhow, if you pay him.”— Cleveland | ing. Send stamps. Address, he connected with a handsome 4 pound Leader. MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. M ain e W oo ds, Phillips, Me MAINE WOODS, PHILLIPS, MAINE, JUNE 8, 1906.

TIME-TABLES AT M00SEHEAD LAKE. four togue, one of them a nine-pounder; KING AND BARTLETT CAMPS TIME-TABLES and a 41-2-pound salmon. The Tisdale party of Leominster, Sandy River Railroad. J. H. BRATTEN, PHILADELPHIA, Portland & Rumford Falls Railway ANGLERS ARE FLOCKING HERE IN Mass., including A. A. Tisdale Leon A. Time-Table in Effect, June 4, 1906. FIRST GUEST TO ARRIVE. Time-Table, in Effect June 4, 1906. INCREASING NUMBERS NOW. Tisdale, Elmer H. Bates, Frank H- North Tr’n l Tr’n 3 Tr’ n 5 Cook and Dr. G. H. Woodbury, has had A . M . P . M . P . M . exceptional luck. The best string is Fishing on Baker and Spencer Streams Trains leave Oquossoc f o r Rumford Over 2000 Pounds of Fish Taken From Falls, Lewiston, Portland and Bos­ generally acknowledged to establish a ton. 7.00 p. m. 7.25 a. m. 12.55 p. m Excellent. House Parties Order Of Farmington, • • •...... lv 6.30 12.00 4.40 Lake the Past Week. Moose River new record for togue, eight fish weigh­ Trains due to arrive at Oquossoc from the Day at King and Bartlett. Boston, Portland, Lewiston a n d South Strong,-* Reform Club Secure a Big String of ing 75 pounds, being taken by three Rumford Falls, 12.25 p. m, 6.20 a. m. 9.30 p. m P . M . members of the party in a morning’s (Special Correspondence to Maine W oods.) Strong,...... lv 5.58 5.10 Fish . Trains run daily except Sunday. 12.30 Phillips,...... 6.15 12.50 5.30 fishing; the string including fish weigh­ K ing A nd Bar tlett Ca m p s, R. C. B r a d f o r d , Traffic Man., Portland, Me. [Special correspondence to Maine W oods.] ing 16 1-2 and 12-pounds. Another fine Spencer, June 5, 1906. E. L. L o v e j o y , Supt. Rumford Falls, Me. K ineo, M oosehead La k e , string, secured by A A. Tisdale, June 4, 1906. The present season has been a late South Tr’n 2 Tr’n 4 Tr’ n 6 numbered 15 trout weighing 28 pounds. Maine Central Railroad. A . M . P. M. P . M . Anglers are flocking here in increas­ one throughout the Dead River region, Many trout weighing over 4 pounds, but the weather bureau has finally de - ing numbers with the advancing season, From the Rangeleys to the Sporting Phillips...... 7.20 1.25 7.50 and a number of salmon have been cided that winter has long been linger- Points in Maine and New Brunswick. and there is no sign of diminuation in Strong,...... secured. ing in the lap of spring and the bureau Lv Rangeley...... 11 00 am ...... Iv 7.40 1.45 8.05 the excellent fishing which has been Mr. and Mrs. G. D. B. Bonright of Phillips...... 1 30 pm is now handing out some ideal weather Farmington...... 2 25 South Strong,.. the rule for the past two weeks. The Rochester, whose splendid luck last Ar Portland...... 5 45 capacity of the winter hotel and annex for the early fishermen. As a natural Boston...... 9 05 Farmington,... 8.10 2.15 8.30 week was mentioned last week, are result the sportsmen are coming rapidly Belgrade...... 7 40 were overrun with last Saturday’s in­ Bingham...... 11 10 am still well up among the leaders, one of WESTON LEWIS. Pres. F. N. BEAL. Supt. flux and to provide for the big company into the section and good sport is the Hartland...... 9 30 the recent catches including 20 fine Bangor...... 5 25 now assembled here it has been neces­ general report from all points. E llsw orth...... 7 16 trout, 17 of which he took with a fly At King and Bartlett both the trout Machias...... 9 40 Franklin & Megantic Railway. sary to bring nearly two score rooms in E astport...... 11 48 and which included two 4-pounders and Shortest and easiest route to Eustis and the Dead the large house into play. Men and and salmon are coming in large num­ Calais...... 11 43 not a fish weighing under a pound. bers and of good size, while the camps Princeton...... 12 40 noon River region. women there are and they represent all G reenville...... 10 55 a m Time-Table in Effect, June 4,, 1906. Others have found fish in plenty and are rapidly filling with enthusiastic and Kineo ...... 1 00 p m sections of the country; all bent upon a many records have equalled the legal Jackman...... 1 55 SOUTH. A . M . P. M . P. common purpose, fishing, canoeing and well pleased anglers. Katahdin Iron W orks...... 9 55 a m Bigelow, lv 11 00 6 45 limit; the Mohawk Fishing Club, which The first arrival, as for many years Norcross ...... 5 58 Carrabassett, 11 20 7 05 life out of doors. Millinocket...... 6 15 1 ar 11 40 7 30 completed its annual visit during the past, was Mr. James Bratten of Phila­ Sherman...... 703 Kingfield, ! A . M. P. M . Many will linger some time yet and week, making headquarters at Snyder, s P atten...... 11 40 (lv 6 50 12 50 additional arrivals are swelling the delphia, who is now comfortably es­ Ashland...... 1 35 p m *N. Freeman, lv 6 55 12 55 camp, having their usual success. Caribou...... 2 40 *Mt. Abram Jet., lv number quartered here to proportions tablished in his commodious camps, Vanburen...... 6 35 Salem lv 7 10 1 10 Among the new faces that have been recuperating from the cares and fat­ Winn...... 5 30 a m *W. Freeman, lv 7 25 1 25 which outrank all past records. added during the week Mr. and Mrs. Vanceboro...... 7 30 Strong, ar 7 35 1 35 Never has the fishing been more gen­ igues of the winter season. Mr. Brat­ St. John...... 12 05 NOON NORTH. A . M. P . M . Fred W. Tufts and C. E. Bemis of ten is a royal entertainer and has been Fredericton...... 11 45 a m Strong, lv 8 15 6 12 erally satisfactory, trolling and fly-fish­ Send for guide book and folder giving *W. Freeman, lv 8 25 5 17 New York, who return for their annual conducting a series of evening house •Summit, lv 8 35 5 27 ing, record | catches and excellent other details. Salem, 8 40 5 35 sojourn and will remain the greater parties that have been greatly enjoyed. *Mt. Abram Jet., lv 8 45 creels for all, combining to make the Geo. F. E v a n s , V. P. and Gen. Mgr., part of June. D. L. Nile of Rangeley, who has been •No. Freeman, lv 8 50 5 43 season an exceptional one. F. E. Boothby, G. P. A., ( ar 9 00 5 50 Dr. William Bricker and M. L. Kingfield, < The total weight of the trout, togue with Mr. Bratten as guide for many Powers of New York, are enjoying the Portland, Maine. ( lv 9 15 5 55 and salmon taken during the week has years on the latter’s visits to the woods Carrabassett, lv 9 45 6 20 fishing and will remain some time. Bigelow, ar 10 15 6 40 been enormous, probably over 2000 of Maine, is with him this year. Dan, •Flag stations. Trains stop on notice to con­ George L . Burnish of New York, pounds for the lake, with a . big per­ as he is familiarly called by everyone Rangeley Lakes Steamboat Co. ductor. tMixed trains. spent a portion of the week here after Close connection is made at Strong with trains centage of the fish coming to Kineo at camp, is as genial and good natured Time-Table—June 4, 1906. to and from Phillips, Farmington, Portland and his annual custom. Boston. anglers. On Tuesday evening, for in­ as ever and finds time besides his reg­ Stage connection at Bigelow for Stratton and N. Melvin Shaffer, Jr., of New York, GOING SOUTH. stance, over 300 pounds of fish were ular duties to lend a helping hand at Eustis. at Carrabassett for Flagstaff and Dead is here to remain throughout the sum­ o e A. M. A. M. P. M. River. brought in by anglers here and every­ whatever is going forward. Rangeley, lv •8 00 til 50 *2 40 GEO. M. VOSE. Superintendent. mer and will spend a portion of his P. M. body who spent the day on the water Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Becker of New time in the woods. So. Rangeley, ar 12 30 had something worth talking about to York City are enjoying their annual Mountain View, ar 8 55 3 25 Phillips & Rangeley and Eustis Henry Thornton, C. W. Scriven and Rangeley Outlet. ar J £ 9 00 3 30 show for the day’s outing. fishing trip to Maine. This is their Irving Clark of Boston, spent Sunday GOING NORTH. Railroads. One o f the big catches was a string first visit to this section, and both are here and a fishing trip to the head of highly delighted with the success that A. M. P. M. P. M. P. M. SETH M. CARTER, Receiver. of fifty togue, a few trout and two Rangeley Outlet, lv *10 00 •5 00 the lake was a very pleasant feature is rewarding their skill with the delus­ Mountain View, lv 10 05 5 05 salmon secured by the Moose River Time-Table, in Effect June 4, 1906. of the day. ive artificial fly. One days whipping at South Rangeley, lv 112 45 t6 25 Reform club including Mr. and Mrs. A. Rangeley, ar 10 50 1 25 5 50 7 05 The only all-rail line to Rangeley. The shortest, J. T Gardiner and C. J. Paine of Baker stream was productive of 46 nice * Daily. tDailv except Sunday. quickest and easiest route to all points in the B. Waring, Mrs. Boothe, W. H. Harri­ Dead River region. Boston, are here for ten days’ sport. trout, another day at Spencer stream Boats leaving R -.ngeley at 8.00 a. m. ai-.d 2.40 p. son, and C. H. Tenny, New York; m „ connect at Rangeley with Phillips & Range- GOING NORTH F. F. Reach, S. M. Moran and C. K. resulted in 62 trout being deceived into ley railroad trains from Boston and Portland. A. M. P. M. P. M1 George C. Brooks, S. W. Sweet, and Boats leaving Rangeley Outlet at 10 a. m. and Fawcette of New York, have gone, taking the fly, while they have had ex­ Phillips, lv 6 15 12 50 5 30 John Reding, Boston, and George 5.00 p. m., connect at Rangeley with Phillips & Madrid,* lv after a week’s golf and fishing. cellent luck on King and Bartlett lake. Rangeley railroad train for Portland and Boston. 1 10 5 45 Tenny, Methuen, the total weight of _Boat leaving Rangeley at 11.50 a. m. connects at Reeds,* lv 1 17 5 52 Mr. and Mrs. Edward Y. Weber, Both have the proper sporting spirit South Rangeley with Rumford Falls '& Rangeley Sanders,* lv 6 45 1 25 6 00 which was nearly 200 pounds. Lakes railroad train for Portland and Boston. R xlington, lv 7 05 1 45 6 20 Miss Madeline Heroy and William H. and no matter how well the fish are Eustis Jet., lv 7 25 2 05 6 45 The Camp Comfort club including Boats leaving South Rangeley at 12.45 p. m., and Greene’s Farm, ar Wingate are among the late comers. rising will kill only that number which 6.25 p. m., connect at South Rangeley with Rum- 8 05 2 45 7 30 John Booth, Alonzo Hazard, Fred Craw­ fordFalls & Rangeley Lakes railroad trains from I Rangeley, ar 7 40 2 25 7 05 Mr. Weber and Mr. Wingate will spend the camp table requires. Boston and Portland. Marble’s, ar 7 45 2 30 7 10 ford, Milton Paine, Charles E. Harri­ GOING SOUTH a week in the Jackman region, the Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Dunham of Bos- All boats connect at Rangeley Outlet with stage son, Fred L. Parker, Judge Wilfred j to and from the lower Rangeley Lakes. |a . m. A. M. P. M. ladies awaiting their return at this ton and Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Craig of Port­ Boats to and from Mountain, Rangeley Outlet ! B lister, William P. McKinney, complet- j and points on the lower lakes will call for and Marble’s, lv 5 50 11 55 6 25 point. land were recent arrivals and are j leave Rangeley Lake Hotel passenger at Marble’s j NOON ed the annual visit during the week I new Wharf near Phillips & Rangeley railroad i Rangeley, lv 5 55 12 00 6 30 W. H. Roberts of Hartford, has gone having tiptop luck in their quest for stationj A. M. after a most satisfactory outing, one of Greene’s Farm lv 5 25 after a ten days’ visit. specimens of the finny tribe. Boats to and from South Rangeley will call for 11 30 6 CO the big strings including thirty trout, | and leave Rangeley Lake House passengers at P. M. Morris Mussleman and H. J. Mussle- H. B. Brown. j Rangeley Lake House wharf. Eustis Jet., lv 6 10 12 15 6 45 several weighing from 3 to 4 pounds; Redington, lv 6 28 12 33 man of Baltimore, leave after ajweek’s The above time-table shows time boats- may be 7 03 expected to arrived and depart from the several ‘ Sanders,* lv 6 45 12 53 points, but is not guaranteed. Reeds,* lv 6 55 1 05 good sport. Madrid, H. H. Field, Gen. Man. lv 7 05 1 10 E. H. Outbridge of New York, is get­ Pierce Pond Camps. Phillips, ar 7 20 1 25 7 50 ting his handsome new cottage in We have received a letter from Mr. ] The American Express Company transacts A CRITICAL PERIOD business at all points on line of Phillips & Range- readiness for occupancy. His wife and C. A. Spaulding, proprietor of Pierce j ley railroad. daughter will come Monday. Pond Camps, Carratunk, Maine, in •Flag Stations. Trains stop on notice to con- INTELLIGENTWOMEN PREPARE First-Class Livery. i ductor. A merry party is quartered at Camp which he says, “ Salmon are taking the I The above table shows the time that trains may Danger*, and Pain of This Critioal Peried j be expected to arrive and depart from the several Sunshine, the members this year bring­ fly here now.” This may not seem We have everything in the livery line j stations, but is not guaranteed. Subject to Avoided by the Use of Lydia E. Pink, ing their wives, and the party includes particularly important to the layman I change and correction without notice. ham’s Vegetable Compound. that is needed. The stable has been F. A. LAWTON. Supt. D. F. FIELD. G. P. & T. A Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Darling, Mr. and but there are a good many anglers who enlarged and newly equipped through­ How many wo­ Mrs. Robert W. Neff, Mr. and Mrs. know that when the Pierce Pond sal - men realize that G. H. Best, Boston, F. E. Currier of mon take the fly, “ there is something out. Experienced drivers will take the most critical Newark, and his son, W. L. Currier of doing, ” for there are many big fish in parties when desired. period in a wo­ man’s existence Ottawa. Pierce Pond. is the change of Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Snyder of Win­ P, RICHARDSON & CO , life, and that the chester, Mass., are entertaining Mr. Rangeley, - - Maine. Arrangement of Trains. anxiety felt by and Mrs. C. C. Smith of Newton, at Bad Stomach Makes women as this IN EFFECT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1905. their private camp at the North West time draws near Bad Blood. PULLMAN CAR SERVICE. is not without Carry. Pullman Buffet Parlor Cars between Caribou reason ? E. D. Page and Charles F. Cross of You can not make sweet butter in a and Bangor on train leaving Caribou at 6.00 a. m. foul, unclean churn. The stomach serves and Bangor at 3.15 p. m. Sleeping Car on train If her system is in a deranged condi­ Boston, spent the week at the Night The Angler’s Secret leaving Caribou 4.10 p. m. and Bangor 3.55 a. m. tion, or she is predisposed to apoplewcy as a churn in which to agitate, work up Hawk club. and disintegrate our food as it is being TRAINS LEAVE BANGOR. or congestion of any organ, it is at this digested. If it be weak, sluggish and 3.55 a. m.—For and arriving at Millinocket, 6.40 time likely to become active and, with N. C. Nash of Boston, and F. A. foul the result will be torpid, sluggish By Charles Bradford. а. m., Houlton, 8.50 a. m., Presque Isle, 10.32 a. m. a host of nervous irritations, make life Seamans of Salem, are in camp at Fort Fairfield, 10.55 a. m.. Caribou, 11.00 a. m. Van liver and bad, impure blood. Buren 12.40 p. m. a burden. Green Island after the usual custom. The ingredients of Dr. Pierce’s Golden Author of “ The Determined Angler,” At this time, also, cancers and tumors Medical Discovery are just such as best 7.00 a. m.—For and arriving at So. Lagrange, James T. Scheur of New York, is in 8.10 a. m. Brownville, 9.01 a. m. Katahdin Iron are more liable to begin their destruc­ serve to correct and cure all such de­ “The Wild Fowlers.” Illustrated. Works 9.50 a. m. Millinocket 10.25 a. m. Patten tive work. Such warning symptoms as camp. rangements. It is made up without a 11.50 a. m. Ashland 2.15 p. m. Fort Kent 4.15 p. drop of alcohol in its composition; chem­ Net, $1.00 postage paid. m. Houlton 12.55 p. m. Presque Isle 2.46 p. m. a sense of suffocation, hot flashes, diz­ Dr. F. S. Niles of Boston, is com­ ically pure, triple-refined glycerine being Caribou 3.15 p. m. Van Buren 5.30 p. m. Fort ziness, headache, dread of impending pleting a short stay at the head of the used instead of the commonly employed The Angler’s Secret is, as the author Fairfield 3.05 p. m. Limestone 4.10 p. m. Dover evil, sounds in the ears, timidity, pal­ alcohol. Now this glycerine is of itself a tells us, to replenish the soul and not 9.17 a. m. Guilford 9.41 a. m. Monson 10.17 a. m. pitation of the heart, sparks before the lake. valuable medicine, instead of a deleteri­ Greenville 10.55 a. m. Kineo 1.00 p. m. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Clark, George ous agent like aicohol, especially in the the creel. It is a secret that cannot be 3.15 p. m.—For and arriving at So. Lagrange eyes, irregularities, constipation, varia­ 4.12 p.m. Brownville 4.49 p. m. Millinocket 6.03 ble appetite, weakness and inquietude R. Seward and J. W. Gould o f Boston, cure of weak stomach, dyspepsia and the various forms of indigestion. Prof. Finley revealed to an unsympathetic mind, p. m. Sherman 6.54 p. m. Patten 7.25 p. m. are promptly heeded by intelligent passed through here Tuesday. Houlton 8.15 p. m. Mars Hill and Blaine 9.25 p. m. Ellingwood, M. D., of Bennett Medical and only the lover of nature can fully Presque Isle 9.57 p. m. Caribou 10.25 p. m. Fort women who are approaching the period College, Chicago, says of it: Fairfield 10.15 p. m. of life when woman’s great change A. W. Porter of Brooklyn returns home after a weeks visit at the private "In dyspepsia it serves an excellent pur­ understand that communing with field, 4.50 p. m .—For and arriving at Lagrange 6.10 may be expected. pose. * * * It Is one of the best manufact­ p. m. Milo 6.35 p. m. Brownville 6.45 p. m. Dover We believe Lydia E. Pinkham’s Veg­ camp of A. J. Dudley at the North ured products of the present time in its stream and sky which results in the and Foxcroft, 7.03 p. m. Guilford 7.26 p. m. West Carry. action upon enfeebled, disordered stomachs; Greenville 8.40 p. m. Quebec 1.15 p. m. Montreal etable Compound is the world’s great­ especially If there is ulceration or catarrhal perfect contentment of the angler who 8.55 a. m. est remedy for women at this trying gastritis (catarrhal inflammation of stomach). B a g g e d at the K n e e s . It is a most efficient preparation. Glycerine has learned the secret. Given free for ARRIVALS. period. will relieve many cases of pyrosis (heartburn) 9.25 a. m. Leaving Montreal 7.25 p. m. Quebec Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Com­ It is difficult to avoid “ talking shop.” and excessive gastric acidity. It is useful in two subscriptions to MAINE WOODS ac­ 2.45 p. m. Greenville 5.35 a. m. Guilford 6.44 a. m. pound invigorates and strengthens the A story which illustrates this is told chronic intestinal dyspepsia, especially the Dover 7.02 a.m. Brownville 7.20 a. m. Milo 7.30 a. flatulent variety, and in certain forms of companied by $2.00. One o f the above m. So: Lagrange 8.10 a m female organism, and builds up the 9f the late Col. H. G. Toler, the noted chronic constipation, stimulating the secre­ weakened nervous system as no other 1.00 p. m. Leave Caribou 6.00 a. m. Presque horseman, who died in Wichita. A Ken­ tory and excretory functions of the Intestinal must be a new subscriber. Isle 6.27 a. m. Fort Fairfield 6.00 a. m. Houlton medicine can. glands.” tuckian was speaking of Col. Toler and When combined, in just the right propor­ 8.05 a. m. Ashland 6.50 a. m. Patten 8.50 a. m. Mrs. A. E. G. Hyland, of Chester- MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Me. Millinocket 10.16 a. m. Brownville 11.25 a. m. town, Md., in a letter to Mrs. Pink- said: “ Col. Toler raised John R. Gen­ tions, with Golden Seal root, Stone root, Milo 11.34 a. m. try and many other famous horses. The Black Cherrybark, Queen’s root, Blood- 7.25 p. m.—Leaving Kineo 1.20 p. m. Greenville ham, says: root and Mandrake root, or the extracts of turf has suffered a great loss in him. A 3.40 p. m. Monson 3.55 p. m. Guilford 4.50 p. m. Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— these, as in Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical If you want to know Dover 5.08 p. m. Limestone 9.50 a. m. Van Buren “ I had been suffering with a displacement better judge of horseflesh and a pleas­ Discovery, there can be no doubt of its 9.30 a. m. Caribou 11.45 a. m. Presque Isle 12.15 for years and was passing through the change anter man you’d never find. I used to ;reat efficacy in the cure of all stomach, where to get good p. m. Fort Fairfield 11.40 a. m. Houlton 2.00 p. of life. I had a good deal of soreness, dizzy fiver and intestinal disorders and derange­ m. Fort Kent 10.45 a. m. Ashland 12.45 p. m. Pat­ love to watch him studying horses. He ments. These several ingredients have ten 2.50 p. m. Sherman 3.27 p. m. Millinocket 4-20 spells, headaches, and was very nervous. I was very keen. He was at his best then. p. m. Brownville 5.33 p. m. Milo 5.43 p. m. La­ wrote you for advice and commenced treat­ the strongest endorsement in all such FISHING grange 6.10 p. m. ment with Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable A rich tailor once brought him to see a cases of such eminent medical leaders as 11.45 p. m. Leaving Van Buren 2.40 p. m. Car­ Compound as you directed, and I am happy new acquisition, a trotter of doubtful Prof. R. Bartholow, M. D., of Jefferson Med­ ibou 4.10 p. m. Fort Fairfield 4.15 p. m. Presque to say that all those distressing symptoms left ical College, Chicago: Prof. Hobart A. Hare, or desire circulars, description .sic 4.38 p. m. Houlton 6.20 p. m. Millinocket 8.43 quality, for which, however, $4,500 had M. D., of Medical Department, University of p. m. me, and I have passed safely through the Pa.; Prof. Laurence Johnson. M. D., Medical matter or information regarding ohange of life a well woman.” been paid. The tailor was full of en­ Department, University of New York: Prof. Trains leave So. Lagrange for Stockton, Sears- For special advice regarding this im­ thusiasm about his hbrse. He little Edwin M. Hale, M. D., Hahnemann Medical Hotels or Camps in MAINE’S port and intermediate stations at 8.15 a m. and knew he had been done. ‘Look at him,’ College,Chicago: Prof. John M. Scudder, M. D. б. 20 p. m., arriving at Stockton at 10.15 a. m. and portant period women are invited to and Prof. John King, M. D., Authors of the FISHING or HUNTING RE­ 8.20 p. m. and Searsport at 10.26 a. m. and 8.30 write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass he said. ‘There’s a horse for you. Look American Dispensatory, and scores of others p m. Returning, leave Searsport at 5.50 a. m. She is daughter in-law of Lydia E. among the leading medical men of our land. GIONS. Send stamps. and 1.50 p. m. and Stockton at 6.05 a. m. and 2.05 at them legs.’ ‘Very pretty,’ said Col. Who can doubt the curative virtues of p. m „ arriving at So. Lagrange at 8.05 a. m. and Pinkham and for twenty-five years has Toler, grinning. ‘Very nice legs, in­ a medicine the ingredients of which have MAINE WOODS INFORMATION, 4.05 p. m. been advising sick women free of deed. But don’t you think they bag a such a professional endorsement ? BUREAU, C. C. BROWN, General Pass, and Ticket Agent. charge. Her advice is free and always bit at the knees?’ ”—Troy Times. Constipation cured by Doctor Pierce’s Phillips, - - Maine. W. M. BROWN, General Superintendent. helpful to ailing women. Pleasant Pellets. One or two a dose. Bangor. Me., Nov. 25, 1905. MAINE WOODS, PHILLIPS, MAINE, JUNE 8, 1906.

C. Belcher. Berlin, going to Lawerence and build­ Maine Farms For Sale THE WHITE HOUSE. ing a new machine. He again sailed Following is a short biography of On the Hills, Along the Lakes Mr. F. C. Belcher, who built Mingo this time from New York, it being on and by the Sea. 10 to 2,000 Spring Camps, (now Munyon Springs) Christmas week, living in England acres with comfortable build­ A LARGE NUMBER OF TOGUE HAVE and who was well known by early through the winter and spring of ings, $500 and up. Catalogue of 200 bargains FREE. BEEN CAUGHT. frequenters of the the Rangeleys. of 1886 He went May 1st, to Paris E. A. Strout, 88 Broad St., Boston. Mr. F. C. Belcher was born at and was there three months. In The Salmon Are Somewhat Larger Than Easton Furnace Village, Mass., Nov. Angust he returned home on steamer Last Year. One Canoe Landed 29 7r 1844. He moved with his parents City of Chicago and went to Rangeley T H E TAME TROUT Salmon In One Day. Everybody is to Canton, Mass., November 1845, to regain his health, more dead than AND OTHER Happy. living in the old Endicott house near alive. Later Mr. Belcher returned to Large capacity, light in weight. Very strong—extensively used in lake and salt [Special correspondence to M a in e W o o d s.] Canton station. The next year, 1846, build a second machine, covering Fairy Tales water fishing. Smaller sizes for trout or bass—fly Grand L ake St r e a m , rod. his parents moved from East Walnut many new patents, and sailed from Send three 2 cent Hardened steel bearings. No gearing to get June 5, 1906. street into their new house. From New York by White Star line in out of order. ,stamps to Hardened steel click, others have brass click. An unusual number of five large lake then he attended the Gridley school, November, remaining in London until Back sliding. No gearing to cause trouble. trout have been caught here this past Removable spool. No. 7, until 1855, when his parents August, 1887, returning to New York M a i n e W o o d s , Only one screw in whole reel, and it can’t work week. We call them togue to distin­ moved to East Sharon to the Ben on steamer Alaska. loose. Phillips, - Maine, Best trolling reel made. guish them from brook trout which Richards house, so-called. He attended He then went to Rangeley where Will stand hard usage. are also caught in the lake. A nice for a Copy. We make all repairs free, which no other maker school there until 1859. he remained until Nov. 1st. In May, will do. string was brought in Saturday. Mr. 1888 he went to Rangeley and built Edited by Francis I. Maule Price, $2.00 to $3.25. 40-60-80-100 and 200 yards. At the age of 18 he commenced work See them at dealers. Insist on it being stamped E. S. Crocker caught the largest togue for Capt. Jed Morse at the Ruggles the steamer Florence Perry. He had "Expert.” so far. The salmon are running some­ Booklet all about them for postal. printing press shop, making springs a lawsuit with Frank Henry in regard The ANGLER’S ANNUAL, what larger than last year and larger to carrying mail on the lakes and A. F. MEISSELBACH & BRO., for Springfield rifles. He later went Edited by CHAS. BRADFORD. in numbers also. Much comment has to work at the copper yard making beat him. This gave him exclusive A POPULAR alph- 39 Prospect St., - Newark, N. J. been passed about the sportsmen catch­ right to navigate the lakes and carry abetical key by cannons in the winter o f 1862 and which any fish by ing more than the law allows, but as 1863. In the summer o f 1363 he mail to all points. Mr. Belcher built any name can be in­ stantly identified. A we have a warden right here, we worked for Otis Bullock as a machinist a boat shop in November, 1888 and dictionary of fresh Experience are not worrying that the fish will be of fresh water and salt 1 and in 1864 worked for H. A. Lothrope built many boats through the winter all caught even if they are making big species—appellations, col­ backed by the general law of average & Co., at Sharon in the office. In the of ’88 and ’89. In 1889 he sold out the ors, haunts,habits habitats catches. Yesterday was the gala-day foods, baits, weights, ranges, tides, proves that the first appearance of an fall o f 1864 he worked for Tower and business to C. W. Barrett and in sons, sizes, shapes and similes, for big catches, both in numbers and advertisement does not bring business Kinsley making pipe at Canton in the September bought Mingo Point. hundred pages of handsome text. Illus-: size. A number of 4-pound salmon trated. Ends all pisctorial arguments. nor even create much curiosity. It basement of the old Bullock shop. He In the fall of 1890 he arranged a Tells who’s in the right. By mail 25 cts. were brought in. One canoe landed 20 costs little to advertise in Maine still later worked in other manufactur­ sporsman’s club and took spawn from MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. salmon and another 29. Every body W oods. A trial (one time) insertion ing establishments. Kennebago stream for the hatching happy. for business advertising is a waste of Nov. 25, 1867 Mr. Belcher married house built at Rangeley Springs. In Mr. E. F. Caldwell, who was with us A Modest Suggestive Novelty money. If you go .in, stay in and it Mary E. Drake. He continued work­ 1891 he built a cottage at the point liv­ early in May, has returned again to try SEND 60 CENTS will pay you. “ Keeping everlastingly ing for Bullock until the spring of ing there during the summer return­ (stamps taken) for i , , the fly-fishing. beautiful Trout at it is the only way to success, 1868 and then returned to Canton, ing to Canton December, 1891. In Fly Watch Charm In continuity is strength. In discon­ working for Walter Dean until fall, May. 1892 he returned to Rangeley for to be sent to your address prepaid. nection is failure. Few people buy when he bought out Henry R. Jink’s the summer and returned to Canton in A perfect trout fly Trade Notes. enclosed between anything the first time they hear about paper box business, living in the Nate the fall. May, 1893 went back to glass crystals and it. There is not a solitary case where Baker house corner of Walnut street. the cottage at Rangeley for the sum­ surrounded by guar­ Averages Reported. mer making many improvements. anteed gold plate intermittent advertising has brought In July 1869 he sold out his business to band. At Owens Sound, Ontario, Canada, July, 1894 he married Eldora A. ft Given free for two returns compared with that from con­ Mr. E. Hixson. Mr. Belcher’s wife subscriptions to George Dunk of Toronto, won first gen­ Drake of Canton going to the cottage ; Maine W oods ac­ tinuous advertising—that everlasting died Jan. 17, 1870. Feb. 1st, 1870 he eral and first amateur averages with for the summer, came back to companied by $2.00. pounding away at the public day in and went to work for J. S. Shepard and One of the above 373 out of 410. Canton in October living at stone I must be a new sub­ day out. in the spring of 1871 went to Lynn, scriber. Thomas Upton of Hamilton, Ont. won factory village. In 1896 he built a Mass., working for Elijah Holmes. MAINE WOODS MAINE WOODS, second general and second amateur av­ new cottage returning to Canton in Phillips, Me. During his summer’s vacation he Phillips, Maine. erages with 371 out of 410. the fall. The spring of 1897 he went walked from Center Harbor to White- Third general average was won by Mr. down and built him a cottage. He j A field, a distance o f 75 miles. He went HANDY F. H. Conover of Leamington, Ont., lived in Canton until 1900, then moved to Dayton, Ohio, and Chicago, 111., in with 370 out of 410 and W. M. Morrison to Sharon and engaged in the real OUTFIT MAPS. the fall of 1871, returning to Lynn and of Owens Sound won third amateur av­ estate business. In November, 1904 Pocket Knife Tool Kit Main e W oods has frequent enquiries worked for Holmes until June, 1872, erage with 360. All four gentlemen used went to Ormund, Fla., and returned containing'varioususeful for maps of the fishing regions of the and then worked for Bissell and Ellis tools, any of which can DuPont Smokeless. in June 1905 to Canton September be firmly attached to the state, etc., and we can furnish the fol­ for a time. He then went back to Pocket Knife, as indi­ At Pocatello, Idaho May 11 and 12, H. 1905 he started for Ormund, Fla., to lowing Maine maps: work for Holmes until Febuaray, 1873. cated by the arrow, in C. Hirschy of Minneapolis, and E. F. spend the winter, but his health fail­ one second by a single Rangeley and Megantic districts, 50c When he went to Brockton and worked backward wrist move­ Confarr of Livingston, Mont., tied for ing from a complication of diseases ment. Rangeley and Megantic districts, for J. W. Packard. Kennebago lake The entire outfit can first general average with 315 out of 335. he passed away April 10, 1906, aged very large, 50c was the place he spent the summei, be carried in the vest Mr. Hirschy used DuPont Smokeless 61 years, 5 months, 3 days. pocket. Moosehead and Aroostook districts, 50c returning to Packard’s until December, Dimensions are as fol­ and Mr. Confarr used Infallible. lows:—Pocket Book, 4 Millinocket and Munsungan lakes, $1.00 1873. Mr. Confaar also won first amateur 1-2 x 3 1-2 x 3-4 inches; Maine, Northern, for sportsmen He went • to New Haven, Conn., knife, 3 7-8 inches; file, average. FISHING AT UPPER DAM 4 inches; reamer, 3 1-2 j and lumbermen, 50c and worked for George E. Spare sell­ inches; saw 4 inches; Second amateur and second general chisel, 3,5-8 inches; screw driver, 3 3-4 inches. Franklin County, 50c ing sleighs through the state. Return­ average was won by Neel McMillen of Maine W oods (New or Old) and this complete Oxford County, 50c ing to Brockton in March he went to THE LOGS ARE OUT OF THE TROUT outfit, postpaid, for $2.50. Idaho Falls, who broke 311 out of 355 MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. Somerset County, 60c work again for J. W. Packard. In and used DuPont Smokeless. POOL. Aroostook County, 50c September he went to Kennebago Mr. G. L. Becker won third amateur Piscataquis County, 50c lake with George Southworth, Ellis Have You average with 308 out of 355, and also State of Maine Parties Are at the Dam as Washington County, 50c and Walter Ames. In December he used DuPont Smokeless. Walking’? Outline map of Maine, 30x36 in. $ went with C. W. Packard to Virginia Well as Boston and New York 1.00 At the Pennsylvania state shoot May Geological map of Maine, 35c hunting and trapping and secured a 15-20, first general and first amateur Sportsmen. Some Big Salmon a: d dometer Will R. R. map of Maine, 35c lot of furs, bears, mink, coon, fox averages were won by G. E. Painter of U. S. map, size 18x29, 50c and musk rat, besides game such as Trout Are Being Taken. How Far. 12 Pittsburg, Pa., with 474 out of 510. Mr. Androscoggin County, 35c deer, turkey, quail, etc. [Special correspondence to Maine W oods.] Painter used DuPont Smokeless. Ihif le - Cumberland County, 35c In the summer of 1875 he went to dometer’ l Second general average was won by J. U pper D a m , June 4, 1906. faultless and Hancock County, 50c Rangeley lakes and the summer o f 1877 is worth R. Taylor, who broke 472 out of 510, us­ The big boom o f legs has gone down many times Kennebec County, 35c went to Rangeley and clerked for H. ing New E. C. (Improved). into the other lakes, and this morning the price. Knox County, 35c T. Kimball of the Greenvale House We send Third amateur overage* was won by J. the most famous treut ponds in the them P°s£; Lincoln and Sagadahoc Counties, 35c returning in November. He was in paid for $1.00 F. Pleiss of Easton, Pa., who broke 461 world are sparkling in the sunshine ;ach. Penobscot County, 50c the employ of the Wheeler & Wilson and who used DuPont Smokeless, waiting for the fly fishermen to tempt Sent free 1 Waldo County, 35c Co., until 1882, making trips to Range- for two sub- ( the big trout and salmon hiding there scriptions ac- j York County, 35c On May 18 the Denny trophy was won ley with E. Goldthworth, E. B. Noyes, c o m p a n ied j by E. M. Ludwick of Honey brook, Pa., Before this weeks M ain e W oods is by $2.00, one ] G. E. Snow, Dr. Barden and Dr. Swan. ! LOTTED TIMBERLANDS. ' published several of the old comers will o f w h ich who used DuPont Smokeless. June 1st, of the same year he went to must be a Aroostook County, section plans be “ whipping the pools” for Eugene new sub­ The Wolstencroyt trophy, emblematic Rangeley having an interest with H. j scription.! Nos. 3, 4 and 5, from Grand Lynch, of Boston, Mr. Parish of Con- of the Individual State Championship T. Kimball of the Mountain View I MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. Lake to Fort Kent, 50c neticut and others will be here. was won by Edwin Hickey of Millvale, House, remaining all winter, regaining j Hancock County, section plan Na. Nearly every camp is now taken and Pa., who used DuPont Smokeless. his health and returning to Canton in 50c never have there been so many guests ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING 2, On May 18 the Wilson trophy at pige­ October 1883. Penobscot County, section plans at this hotel so early in the season. ons was won by W. T. Speiser of Dan­ May 1st, he signed a contract with Nos. 3 and 4, $1.00 The largest fish yet caught by a IN TH E GAME SEASON, ville, Pa., who scored 38 straight using Piscataquis County, section plans Charles S. Randall of New Bedford to I guest here, was taken below the Dam DuPont Smokeless. BY JOHN FRANCIS SPRAGUE. Nos. 1, 3 and 6, $1.25 go to London, Eng., with machine foi i by a New Yorker, John B. Watkins, The runner-up, Mr. F. Welles also making paper bags, sailing from Boston The best treatise on this subject Somerset County, section plan No. used DuPont Smokeless. with Earnest Grast guide, was a salmon, 6, and Franklin Co. map, $1.00 June 10 on Cunard steamer, Pavonia. 9 pounds, weighed on the old steelyard that has ever been published. A The L. C. Smith trophy, emblematic He remained in London until Febuaray Washington County, section plans. of the three-man team championship at i that for nearly ha’.f a century has neat and attractive booklet. Sent to Nos. 2 and 3, $1.00 1875 and returned on steamer, City of i pigeons was won by the Lebanon team weighed the trout and salmon here, any address for 20c. Address Oxford County section, see Oxford j Mr. W. also caught one 6 pound and county map, 50c (George S. Trafford, George E. Hansell MAINE WOODS, and B. Bowmac). All used New many two pounders. M ain e W oods Postage paid upon receipt of price. Schultze. 1 will publish a big list of catches next Phillips, - - Maine. MAINE WOODS, Phillips, Maine. At the Interstate Association’s South­ ! week. _____------ern Handicap tournament at Nashville, Tenn., May 15 to 17, first general aver­ CLEAR WATER CAMPS. age was won by W. H. Herr, v^ho broke 393 out of 400. Catches Of Big Fish by Guests Of These Second general average was won by Camps. W. R. Crosby, who broke 389 out of 400# INFORMATION FREE. Both of the above used New E. C. Nearly every one likes a fine (Special Correspondence to Maine W oods.) (Improved) . hair dressing. Something to A l l e n ’ s M il l s , June 5, 1906. Third general average was tied for by make the hair more manage­ A few of the catches: C. O. Lecompte, who used Infallible able; to keep it from being Geo. S. McKenney, Portland, lake Smokeless and Mr. H. D. Freeman of too rough, or from splitting trout, 12 pounds, salmon 7 pounds. W e often get enquiries from parties who want a lunch Atlanta, Ga., who used DuPont Smoke­ Walter Adams, Boston, lake trout, less, both breaking 387 out of 400. Mr. of circulars of camps and hotels in Maine and of Railroad and at the ends. Something, too, 3 pounds. Freeman also won first amateur aver­ that will feed the hair at the James Walker, East Wilton, lake Steamboat lines. W e send these free of cl arge for the beiefit age. same time, a regular hair-food. trout, 13 pounds. The Southern Handicap was won by Well-fedhair will bestrong,and Harry Hobbs, Allen Mills, lake trout of advertisers in Maine Woods and our reacers. Send stan ps. C. G. Spencer who broke 98 out of 100 13 1-2 pounds. from the 100 yard mark. will remain where it belongs — Dell Perkins, Boston, square tail Otis Felger of Grand Rapids, Mich., on the head, not on the comb! trout, 211-2 pounds. MAINE WOODS INFORMATION BUREAU, was second with 97 out of 100 from the Tho best kind of a testimonial — Dr. Farington, Lowell, Mass., lake 18-yard mark. “ Sold for over ci-i'./ years.” trout, 11 3-4 pounds. At London, Ont., May 17 and 18, J. S. M ade b y J. C . Aver Co , Lowell, M&GS. Also maualLuturers of Cast. A. J. Lynch, Lowell, square Phillips, Maine. Boa won first general average with 388 9 SA.TSA1 ARILLA. tailed trout, 3, 1-2, and 2 pounds. out of 400. 1 I P T Q piLLS- Mrs. F. O. Manning, New York, lake Edwin G. White won second general A C i C ' f O CHERRY PECTORAL. trout, 5 pounds. average with 386 out of 400. 8 MAINE WOODS, PHILLIPS, MAINE, JUNE 8, 1906. Fly Rod's Note Book HOTELS AND CAMPS. HOTELS AND CAMPS. HOTELS AND CAMPS FROM SPIDER LAKE, P. Q. E u s t is , M e . V ia R a n g e l e y . Aroostook County. All the Camps on 250 Mile Preserve Ready Round Mountain Lake Camps. Excellent trout Y o rk ’s Camps, Loon Lake. Ten Ponds. Best Studying the life of our birds is now fishing all the year Deer and Birds shooting in this section. A postal (Special correspondence to Maine Woods). interesting to many. At the Birches, Via O x b o w , M e . round. Reached brings illustrated booklet. Club H o u se, Spider L a l e , P. Q., by a good road. J. Lewis York. Proprietor. Rangeley, Maine. Mr. and Mrs. Robin, who three weeks Atkins’s Camps. Famous for Moose, deer and big fish. Write for special small maps and circu­ Log camps, up May 30, 1906. lar to W. M. Atkins, Oxbow, Me.^i to date, nice and Kennebec County. ago began house keeping in the tool clean. Rates al­ Notwithstanding the spring is so ways reasonable. house, on Sunday hatched out three Via O x b o w , M e . B e l g r a d e L a k e s , M e . cold and backward, Mr. A. A. Berry Telephone connec­ little robins only having been setting Spider Lake Camps. Good camps. The best tions. We answer The Belgrade. Best sportsman’s hotel in New I England. Best black bass fishing in the world, the active and efficient superintendent thirteen days. No doubt they will of hunting. Good accommodations.' . Allegash correspon d e n c e trips a specialty. Address, promptly. best trout fishing in Maine. Chas. A. Hill &^Son, has all o f the many camps located in the Arbo & Libby, Oxbow, Me. Mg’rs. have a second if not a third brood this Dion O. Blackwell, 250 square miles of the corporations summer. The fisherman have learned Via B a n g o r & A r o o s t o o k R a il r o a d . Manager, S u m m e r B o a r d e r s . preserve in Carada and Maine in per­ Eustis, - Maine. Rome Mineral Spring Farm delightfully locat­ to cover up their worm can3, for it is Cummings’s Sporting Camps and' ^Summer fect rnnning order. Stewards and Resort, Square and Cross lakes. Fishing for the New York Office. Room 29. 835 Broadway. ed 11-2 miles from the north end of Belgrade no uncommon sight to see the birds largest square tailed trout and landlocked salmon lakes. The best trout brook fishing in Maine. housekeepers are at the larger ones in Maine. Moose hunting has no equal in the Reasonable rates. For further particulars and hunting in the boats for their break­ state. Deer and all kinus of small game. Par­ R a n g e l e y , M e . new booklet, address with many members and guests to en­ tridge and duck shooting a specialty. Eleven Wanted, Summer Boarders. Lake Side Farm A. S. Foster, R. F. D. No. 1, Mercer, Me. fast. ______miles from Stockholm Station, Van Buren exten­ offers fine accommodations for sportsmen; is in tertain. sion of Bangor & Aroostook R.R. Daily mail. For close proximity to the best fishing Rangeley lake Oxford Countv. Mr. Edwin Warner a veteran hotel On May 13, a flock ot wild geese was further particulars address, D. L. Cummings & offers. For further particu ars and terms ad­ seen by many flying on the lakes and Co., Guerette. Aroostook county. Me. dress, H. M. Bemis, Box 325, Rangeley, Maine. V ia R u m f o r d F a l l s . and club manager and steward from Upper Dam House. Good hunting. SendJ'for New York with an experienced corps were counted. There were 68 in the circular. John Chadwick & Co., Upper Dam, Me. company. of assistants has charge of the Club V ia B e m is . House and all patrons can depend upon Last Friday there were thousands of A nglers’ Retreat Hotel, Middledam, Maine. cliff swallows making a cloud of them Everything con­ a cordial reception and first class cater­ sidered the trout that took the Rangeley route in their and salmon fish- ing. ingearly and late Several very large fish were taken summer home north of here. is equal to that of any locality from the several lakes and ponds o f Mr. E. O. Noyes of Brockton, Mass., in New England Richardson lake, the preserve. May 26, guide Jonny who spends his summer at Mountain B. Pond, Pond- Gerard got a speckled trout at the Club View was in San Francisco at the time in-river and other places House dock that weighed 5 pounds 8 1-2 of the disaster, a guest at St. Francis within a reason- a b 1 e distanee, ounces and another 3 pounds 4 ounces. Hotel, in room 533 on the fifth floor offer the kind of and he has Jthe key to his room which sport that glad- Two Papers, $1.50. ens the heart of the true angler. Write for beau­ he saved. The accounts he gives are tiful illustrated booklet and terms. Ma in e W oods readers who wish to most interesting. At the time of the _Capt. E. F. Coburn, Proprietor, Middledam. Me. subscribe for Main e W o o d sm a n , the weekly local paper, can have it at 50 first shock he was sleeping. After the A t A n d o v e r . cents a year in addition to their Main e shake up he dressed and as he knew it Hotel T w itchell. Fine scenery, best of fishing and hunting. Hotel contains 40 rooms, modern W oods subscription. This makes both was useless to try to save his trunks, improvements; hot and cold water and is supplied by two of the finest springs in Maine. First-class apers cost only $1.50 a year. made no effort to do so. • service in house and large livery stable connected. Main e W oo d s, Phillips Me. Send for booklets. W. Z. Twitchell. Proprietor, The hotel was built of steel and Andover, Maine. cement, 13 stories high and although Penobscot County. the upper stories were burned the A o Anirpzd Story For building stands and a letter received O n a w a . M e . Little FolKs A RANGELEY SQUARE-TAILED TROUT. Camp Onawa. Do not write us for accommodations by Mr. Noyes stated that the first two during July, August or first half of September, as all are taken. If you wish to come during the stories were being put in order and V i a A S H L A N D . R a n g e l e y L a k e s . fall for moose, deer, bear, birds or'small game, would be ready to entertain guests in Oak Point Camps, Portage Lake, Maine, on Fish Camp Bemis, The Birches, The Barker. Write write us at once. Young & Buxton, Onawa, Me. River Waters. Excellent trout and salmon fishing for free circular. The Little Bear s Idea June. in a great game country. Circulars free. Capt. F. C. Barker, Prop’r, Bemis. Somerset County. For two days Mr. Noyes remained in C. J. Orcult, Portage Lake. Maine the city looking over the ruins and his S k in n e r , M e . J 4 C K M A N , Me., P. O. “Oh, how unhappy we are!” exclaim­ Franklin County. Log Cabin Retreat. One of the finest outings G errard's Camps. Now as the fishing season is accounts are very interesting. approaching you will want to know where to go ed Mr. Bear, making a very long face. R a n g e l e y L a k e s . M e . in the Maine woods. Send for illustrated circu- to have the best success, which will be at Spen­ “ We had better be dead,” agreed Mrs. ar. E. A. Boothman. cer Lake at Thomas Gerrard’s Camps, where there It was said the largest boom of logs are eight ponds within a radius of five miles from Bear. ever taken through the lakes was done W e l d a n d W il t o n . camps, all extra good trout fishing and easy of But the little bear took a much more The Maples and W ayside Inn. Since the close ! access. The best fishing commences May 1st fensible view of things and he was last week. A Philadelphia gentlemen of the season of 1905 at The Maples, overlooking and continues throughout the summer. Four­ who was interested in watching the Lake Webb in Weld, I have leased the Wayside teen miles from Attean railroad station to camps convinced that his papa and mamma Inn at Wilton. I will open The Maples on May by buckboard and boat. were wrong for once. boom asked how much lumber there 1st and beginning on that date the Inn will be in Thomas Gerrard, Jackman, Me. was and when ir formed he found out charge of Mr. Robert Phillips, who is so well “ See here,” he cried; “ why don’t you known in the Dead River region. P. O. Jackman, Maine try to make yourselves happy? W hy that there were logs enough if sawed F. W. Drew, Wilton, Maine. Attean Lake Camps forty miles west of Green­ After May 1, Weld. Maine. ville on the Canadian Pacific Ry. Unsurpassed don’t you forget your troubles and look into a four inch plank, to make a walk fishing, hunting and canoeing for seventy miles on at the bright side of things?” twelve inches wide that would extend i R a n g e l e y , M a in e . the the Moose River. Write for circular. Holden | Oquossoc House. Headquarters for commercial Bros proprietors. Long distance telephone. “ How can we do it?” wailed Mr. and from Philadelphia to Pittsburg and | men and sportsmen. Natt Ellis, Rangeley, Me. Mrs. Bear together. twenty-five miles beyond. We do not A r o o s t o o k c o u n t y . “Why, simply shake off the ugly feel­ R a n g e l e y L a k e s . ! Heald Pond Camps. 2700 feet above sea level is miss the hundreds of trees as we look Mountain V iew House is one ot the most modern Bald Mountain Camps are situated at the foot of High Mt., at this is Heald Pond Camps. No hay ing you have and make up your minds up to date summer homes in the state of Maine. Bald Mountain in a good hunting and fishing sec- I fever or Bronchial trouble up here. We have big to enjoy life,” replied the little bear. over the mountains and far away Its beautiful location at the foot of Rangeley ] tion. Steamboat accommodations O. K Tele­ | trout, big salmon and big game here too. 51 deer across the miles of unbroken wilder­ lake on a picturesque cove, gives it many at­ phone at camps. Two mails daily. Write for ; and 1 moose were killed here in 1905. Free Booklet “ Tell us how to do it,” they cried. tractions. while the best of hunting is within close I free circular to and Descriptive Circular. Large map of Preserve “ Suppose you begin with a dance and ness. proximity. The boating and canoeing are the Amos Ellis, Prop’r, Bald Mountain, Me. j for 10 cents. best on the lake; the drives are unsurpassed for Henry Hughey, Jackman, Me. a song.” The Rangeley Lake House will be beautiful scenery and the woods around are filled Via F a r m in g t o n . The old bears did not think very with delightful paths and trails. Croquet and Via B in g h a m . the scene of much gayety during Jure, tennis grounds adjoin the house. The cuisine is Clear W ater Camps. First-class hunting. much of that, but they agreed to try of the best; fruit,vegetables, fish and game in E. G. Gay, Route 1, Farmington, Me. Carry Pond Camps. Do you love tne woods? for on the evening of June 9 The Beau- their season with plenty of milk and cream. Pure If so spend your vacation at Henry Lane’s camps seant commandery, Knight Templais spring water is furnished the house from a spring S t r a t t o n , M e . where the best trout fishing and hunting can be above. Rooms large, well lighted and pleasant. Hotel Blanchard. Headquarters for sportsmen found in Maine at its distance from carriage of Malden, Mass., accompanied by Hunters find plenty of deer, partridge and wood­ road. Not only good fishing and hunting but a cock in the woods near by. when fishing or hunting. Clean beds and cuisine fine place to bring your families through the sum­ their ladies are to arrive for a stay of Send for 1906 booklet to unexcelled. Largest and best livery in the Dead mer months. four days. During that time the L. E. Bowlejv Mountain View House River region connected with house. For terms, Henry J. Lane, Carry .Pond, Me. Mountain View. Rangeley Lakes, Me. Pilgrim commandery of Farmington etc., address, P. O. C a r r a t u n k , M e . R an ge ley District, E. H. Grose, Prop’r., Stratton, Me. j Pierce Pond Camps. Salmon, 20 lbs. Best trout and ladies are to be their guests for Blue Mountain Camps. Select camp. Idval fishing. Circular free.______C.'A. Spaulding._ two days; there'will be two bands of conditions. Salmon, trout, black bass, canoeing, j F l a g s t a f f , M e . swim'ming, mountain climbing, tennis. For in- j Via F a r m in g t o n . music and with sails on the lake, drives formation address Willis E. Bacheller, Wilton. Me. Hotel Strong, one of the finest hotels in the 1 The Flagstaff. Fishermen, tourists and hunters state of Maine reopened under the experienced j find this an ideal place to spend their vacation. over the hill, dancing at the casino in management of Mrs. Lillian Porter. This well- Salmon and square tailed trout are found in near the evening, the time will go quickly big salmon which he hooked and that known hostelry contains handsome, well equipped by lakes, while pickerel fishing in Flagstaff pond newly furnished commodious apartments, electric j is unsurpassed. Moose, deer and Hack bears are and happily by. Some three hundred for nearly two hours gave him an lights, furnace heat, toilet and bath (open plumb­ found here. Small game in abundance. Duck exciting game, performing wonderful ing throughout.) in fact every up to date conven­ j shooting unexcelled. A delightful fifty mile canoe are expected. ience familiar to guests of the best hotels. It is | trip to Rig Snencer ake. On the evening of Friday June 15 the acrobatic feats, while the lookers-on the aim of the management to make its excellent Frank Savage Jr.. Flagstaff, Me. guessed his weight from 7 to 15 pounds, table a special feature of this establishment, Railway and Steamship Agent's as where an endless variety of well cooked dishes is Washington County. had not given a final leap into the air, ever in evidence. Carriages will meet guests at sociation of Boston, also accompanied the depot. The comfort and convenience o f the G r a n d L a k e S t r e a m , M e . by their ladies, will arrive and remain breaking the table and saying good by. guests is the study of the management. Onananiclie Lodge and Sunset Camps, Wash­ Mr. Migel was greatly pleased with ington Co., Maine. For the fisherman. A dead until the next Tuesday. Nearly two n h il l ip s a n g e l e y a il r o a d a 5 pound trout. Mr. Sansbury had O P & R R . sure place for a satisfactory catch. The vacation­ hundred are expected in this company. four record ones, a 4 3-4 pound trout, Redington Camps and] Cottages. Good accom­ ist. An ideal spot for an outing. The hunter is modations, with best hunting and fishing. One in the center of the Washington county game On the evening of June 19 The Maine and three salmon of 4 1-2, 3 1-4 and 3 minute’s walk from Redington station. Write for belt. Second to none in Maine. Open fireplaces. Pharmaceutical association, which in­ pounds. Mr. Ounnels had a 4 1-2 and circular. J. F. Hough, Prop’r., a 3 pound salmon. P. O. Rangeley, Me. cludes druggists from all parts of the “ We shall come next year and do D e a d r iv e r r e g io n FLYING AROUND LIGHT FOOTED AND LIGHT state, accompanied by their ladies, will better, ’ ’ was their good by. Black Brook Camps. If you want to catch meet at Leeds Junction coming by the plenty of trout and see plenty of deer, write to HEARTED. Mr. and Mrs. J. Stern, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Harlow. Dead River, Maine, for circular. way of Farmington arriving here the It. Up they got on their hind legs and E. Guckenheiner of New York City, began to dance around and sing, while same evening to remain two days. V ia R a n g e l e y . who for ten days have been fishing at Dead R iver Pond Camps. One and one-half the little bear whistled a tune that he miles from railroad. No better lake or stream It is hoped the weather will be fine Rangeley with Mell Tibbetts and Issac had learned at school. Tibbetts, guides, have not only had a trout fishing. First-class hunting. Camps newly that all may enjoy the beauties of the furnished throughout. Telephone, daily mail, ex­ And the first thing they knew they delightful outing, but were successful. cellent spring water, good table bountifully sup­ Rangeleys. The ladies are the only ones whose plied with farm produce. The ideal place for were flying around light footed and The following New Yorkers visited women and children. $2.00 per day. Special light hearted and feeling ten years names honored the fish record o f the rates by the month. Address, running water, good beds, clean wholeso.ne food. Grants Camps at Kennebago and fished Rangeley Lake House in May. Mrs. Dr. J. R. Kittridge, Farmington, Me. or John G. Reasonable service. Steam Launches, Teams, younger. They laughed and forgot for several days: Messrs Percy Stern caught a 4 1-2 pound salmon and Coburn, Lewiston, Me. Canoes and Rowboats. Send for 1906 c -cular. their troubles and were as happy as a Mrs. Guckenheiner three weighing 3, Look us up at Sportsmen’s Shows. W. G nose Gardiner, M. C. Migel, J. H. Spofford, V ia M a in e C e n t r a l R a il r o a d . 108 Water St., Boston, Mass.; Grand Lake bride and groom. O f course, the little 3 1-2 and 4 1-2 pounds, while her Stoddard House, Farmington. Remodeled Stream, Washington County, Me.[ April to bear was very much pleased with the H. T. Sansbury, O. B. Newhouse, Jas. November. husband had five, a three pound trout throughout. Newly furnished. Circulars. E. F. success of his plan. Flaherty, H. C. Ounnele. They weie and salmon of 6, 4 1-4, 3 1 2 and 3 1-4 Look, Proprietor. pounds. Mr. Stern took a fine pair of New Hampshire, “This life is not so dreary, after all,” indeed the happy lively seven. Mr. M e r c e r , M a in e . exclaimed Mr. Bear. salmon weighing 3 and 5 1-4 pounds. a n g e l e y a k e s Flaherty was high line with his salmon Boarding. New line of camps on Belgrade R L . They are coming next year and plan Lakes, first season everything new, good fishing Lakeside House, on Umbagog, a most picturesque “ Indeed, it is not,” agreed Mrs. Bear. of 7 pounds. Mr. Gardiner would have to loose less fish and land more. and hunting in season. Send! for booklet. Ad­ retreat, charming scenery, beautiful drives, excel­ Moral.—You can be happy if you try dress J. H. Littlefield. lent boating, good hunting. Send for booklet. gone him several pounds better if the F ly R od. E. H. Davis. Proprietor. Lakeside. N. H. to be.—Detroit Journal. Via R a n g e l e y . Kennebago Lake House on the shore of Kenne­ bago Lake. One of the best hunting sections. Good fishing every day in the season. Excellent accommodations. Address, Richardson Bros., Proprietors, Kennebago. Me.

D e a d R iv e r R e g io n . The Sargent is a new hotel, up to date in every particular. It is Maine’s Ideal Family Vacation Resort. Cusine unsurpassed. Further particulars by addressing, A. B. Sargent. Proprietor, Eustis, Me.

V ia P h il l ip s & R a n g e l e y R a il r o a d . Greene’s Farm and Cottages. I have purchased Greene’s Farm and Cottages and invite sports­ men and all who are looking for a , delightful place to spend their summer vacation to write me for a free circular and any particulars upon which they may want to be informed. We have fishing, hunting and the best of roads. Daily stage to all parts of the Dead River Rogion. Albion Savage, Prop’r., Greene’s Farm, Coplin, Maine.

P h il l ip s M e . H illcroft. Summer boarders taken. No invalids or children. Circulars. W. S. Skolfield.

E u s t is , M e . Tim Pond Camps. Situated Tin the Dead p River Region, 2,000 feet above the sea level. In the heart of Maine’s best hunting ground. Write for further particulars to TH IS IS WHAT YOU GET AT LOON LAKE. Julian K. Viles, Eustis, Me. A BEAUTY SPOT UP KATAHDIN WAY.