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Caso Bay Breeze VOL. VII. NO. 8. ESTABLISHED 1 1901. J PORTLAND, MAINE, THURSDAY. JUNE 1907. t ENTERED At SECOXD 1 27, I CLAW MAIL VATTEK. t PRICE FIVE CENTS. SUMMER SCHEDULE. HISTORIC RELIC. STEAMERS OF The THE HARPSWELL AN OLD CRAFT NEARLY A CEN- Hamilton STEAMBOAT CO. ARE NOW TURY OLD TO BE EXHIBITED H. L. HAMILTON, Prop. COTTAGE GIVING SUMMER SERVICE. AT SOUTH HARPSWELL THIS 8EASON. Many Fine Improvements Made, and Chebeag'ue Island, Maine. Several Added to the Landings The Boat Is the Property of Com- Courses. Open June 25 to Sevt. 15. mander Robert H. Peary. The summer time table of the One of the most important attrac- steamers of the Harpswell Steamboat FURNITURE tions for summer tourists to Casco Co., went into effect Monday morning Bay this season will be the old fash- last and from now on. the company ioned "pinkey" boat. "Mary", which are in a position to give ac- has ample been recently purchased by Com- comodations and services to their mander Peary, the distinguished Arc- many The first boat from patrons. tic explorer, who with his Portland to the Orr's Island division family summers at Eagle Island. This his- leaving at 7 a. m.. then 10 a. m.. 1.30 toric "pinkey" was brought from Ten- p. m. and 5.10 p. m. The first morn- ant's Harbor to Eagle Island where ing boat from Orr's to Portland is at Commander Peary and family while 5.40 a. in then 9.25 a. m., 1.30 m., p. looking over the relic became great- and 3.40 p. m. This season the ly interested in its past history, and steamer will make a took Sebascodegan immediate action on it round trip daily from Portland to having reserved as a curiosity by purchasing Gurnet Bridge touching at all the it while have what you are for there. It will no doubt prove just looking outer islands and going direct up to be a big attraction for the many to fit summer the New Meadows river. Here up your cottage. Come ample excursionists who yearly visit Casco time will be given for the re- as dinner, Bay. those who spend their vaca- in and our different turn at 2 m. On the tions inspect departments trip, leaving p. at this noted resort use such South Freeport division, the first curiosities and see what we are new this sea- for photographs as sou- offering trip from Portland to the venirs of their travels. son. If islands of the inner is The you want to save and bay "Mary" is 97 years old. hav- money gee at 9.15 a. m. and in the after- ing been constructed in 1810. When the best, come in and see us. we noon 4.30 p. m. and from Mere Point Remember, built its first use was for fishing to Portland touching at all Islands are along the coast of but soon to show whether a. Maine, always pleased 5.50 m., 12.30 p. m. The company after was goods, changed into a freight ves- are at present a wharf at you or not. building sel. Later in its history after it purchase Harpswell Centre and when this is had become old and dilapidated it completed this will be added was landing left to go to ruin for some time. to this route. A time table complete At present there are the entire summer only giving arrange- three other "plnkeys" known ments can be found on the last page to be In use in this part of of this paper. the world. Soon after it was pur- chased it was towed from Eagle Is- land to the eastern side of Pott's The newest and R. Point finest hotel in Casco S. 6RAND SUCCESS. where it was DAVIS CO. anchored for a Bay. Complete few in detail of weeks. From there It was towed every modern appointment and appliance. Baths Portland's OVER 200 IN ATTENDANCE AT to Emore Allen's shipyard at Harps- and toilets on floor. Complete Homefurnishers well where it is to every Large rooms, wood THE OPENING OF THE CHE- be thoroughly re- [loors and polished paired before going into commission rugs. All chamber furniture of BEAQUE BOWLING ALLEYS. the best weath- Cor. and Federal for the summer off the eastern side ered oak finish, iron beds with National Exchange Sts. of Pott's Point. springs and hair All were the Guests of and felt mattresses. Manager F. A. Stephen A. D. Toothaker of Harps- Acetylene gas. 100 foot veranda fac- F. £. Merriam. well is to have HASKELL, Treasures*. Refreshment* Served. charge of this histor- ing the Bay and beach. Finest beach in ic craft after its On bathing Casco With an attendance of over 200 the overhauling. all on our own the arrival of the the Bay, private feet Chebeague Bowling Alleys held a "Mary" here, grounds only 500 from X residents of will have a the hotel. ar*Qd opening for the season on Frl Harpswell day evening last. "Much interest Ka/f awalftd the event, and all Chebeaguo. land* of the Bay will here The Store with small was present to extend their kind journey to Big profits inspect this unique craft. the best chefs in New wishes to Manager F. A. Merriam England. Rates and for a prosperous business. The Casino booklets, floor plans etc. on is completely fitted with four modern application. regulation Brunswlck-Balke-Collender SUCCESSFUL TRIAL TRIP a magnificent steamer. The Maehl- Home Week of Boston a bowling alleys, room, lee grand suc- reception gonne commenced on last cess. cream Sunday tables, cigar stand, etc. Also THE TRIAL TRIP OF THE MACHI- with a public sailing, leaving Portland it is brilliantly an lighted by indepen- QONNE SATURDAY LAST A Pier at 2.30 p. m., having on board dent actylene gas to which is over 800 P. plant, GRAND people. Monday she start* IRA CLARIS & SUCCESS. THE CO. attached a of over system fifty lights. pd on the Harpswell and Git's Island HAMILTON. The is finished In the building finely Division for the summer, leaving at interior In natural Over Six Hundred Invited 7 a. LEADING HOTEL IN wood, while the Guests on m.. running in connection with CA8CO BAY floors are of hard pine. The crowd Board. Manager E. L. Jordan in the newly remodeled steamer Auco- OPENED FOR THE 8EA8ON awaited for the first ball to be clsco. eagerly Charge. TUESDAY MORNING. thrown down the alley, and those who had that honor are as follows: Alley The successful maiden trip of the new Harry L. Hamilton, the No. 1, Mr. Robblns; alley No. 2, George Harpswell Line steamer Machi- Owner, Again was nf the 6em. In One Price Cash. Wyman Hamilton; alley No. 3. Bert Konne, which postponed from Opening Charge. was Curlt, and No. 4, Mrs. Harris. It was Thursday, held on Saturday last, The Hamilton, Casco Spot at PEAK I8LAND'8 Bay's leading a short time of five which there were over 600 guests CHARMING SUM- only minutes when summer hotel, which is so the first was made on board for their first sail down the MER THEATER delightfully spare by Chester OPENED MON- situated on the East End of Che- The are now for Hay on the magnificent ateamer. The Berry. alleys open DAY EVENING LAST. beague Island, opened for the enter* the and are to be new Machlgonne is classed as the season, In charge talning of summer tourists Tuesday of George and Winfleld of the Harpswell Line, and is The and Thompson "Empress the Soldier'* Was morning. With the first class reputa- Hamilton, with a by many feet the largest craft of its the lady assistant. The Piece Presented. tion that this hostelery enjoys from Clothiers, can be for kind. With her flrst-class engines Hatters, alleys engaged private par- boarders who have been registered ties and excellent she is Monday evening last the ever pop- at any hour of the day or evening furnishings, equal there since its two to of her class In ular Gem theatre opened its opening years ago, will be run In a first-class man* any Maine waters. doors for It is They the safe to predict that this year Th«» engines worked and regular summer season of ner and the many friends of Manager perfectly high many of them will be Kent rlass drama. This Is the back again to Merriam wish him success. the steamer along at a rapid tenth season grand Re- that this enjoy the and rale of the entire house has been for hospitality good cheer freshments of Ice cream, etc., were speed trip. the catering found here. Furnishers, the amusement lovers of always The Hamilton haa shnft 150 Portland and served. turning approximately revo- ever the £asco Bay, and we are enjoyed reputation of serving I it ions to the minute without being assured by the verdict of the best table In Casco Bay, and tha forced. The great size and steadl- all prenent Monday same chefs who have served here of the craft »venlng that Manager Godlng never for WHARF IMPROVEMENTS. (r.e*B immediately ap- two seasons are in sealed to the guests. brought a liner company of actors to past again charge Tim 26 ood 28 J this of their respective departments. Any Floors, Monument Sq. Invited guests who went on the playhouse. The play presented HARPSWELL STEAMBOAT CO. IS wss 'The little details that was to trial trip gathered on the pier at 2.15 Empress and the Soldier." necessary MAKING EXTENSIVE ALTER- t romantic drama complete matters for the comfort of o'clock.
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