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Having a boat ride - 1910
First Bustins "Bust" - 1916
Note: The Lancaster House being constructed and the Casco Queen Hotel located behind the Miller Log Cabin
1915
A group of people located near the Bibber or Swett house, notably the Russells, Eugsters, Bakers and Bancrofts in 1915, built a float and runway about a hundred feet south of where the old Swett wharf used to be. It was known as Russell's Landing and served the people in this area for several years. During the latter part of the 30's this wharf was disrupted by the elements and never rebuilt.
1916
At a meeting held in the dining room of the restaurant in 1916, it was voted to build a community house at a cost not to exceed $2,000 on a plot of land generously donated by the Merrill heirs, located on Lots 20 and 21, Section B. This lot was sometimes known as the old school house lot as it was adjacent to that building. A building committee was chosen. They were Messieurs Brainard, Russell, Marr, Obear, Jones and Grant.
It was in 1916 that besides the regular activities, such as picnics, clam bakes, sports, field day and musicals, the first famous "Bustins Bust" was held on the premises of the Newhall property. This was a grand money raising and social event which has continued to be one of the big annual events down through the years.
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The "Maquoit" - 1912
Mr. Soule finishing the Community House - 1920
Mr. Banter, "Island Milkman" - 1919-1935
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Tree Tower built by Edwin Wilson - 1919
In 1916 the store was sold to Mr. Herbert B. Cole. Mr. Cole came from Yarmouth, Maine. He had visited the island once in 1896. He had heard that the Inn was for sale so that in 1916, as Mr. Cole relates, he began his scramble to keep the ice cream from melting and the boarders from going hungry. There was at this time about forty to fifty people a day requiring three meals in the dining room and other transients came on the Portland steamer for dinners. The average fee in those days was $8 per week for twenty meals. In addition to this, there was the general sales in the store and the handling of the daily mail. The Coles named the inn "Ships Inn". Mrs. Cole started a library in the store, in 1918 and in the following year about two hundred volumes from a traveling library were shelved here un- til the community house was built.
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"Bustins or Bust" - 1923
The ravages of ice at the steamer wharf - 1923
Casco Bay Lines Island Steamers at the wharf in Portland
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Ships Inn Dining Room
Interior view in the 1920's
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Bustins In The 20's
1920
The period during the 20's on Bustins was one marked by much activi- ty, although the era of early cottage building was just about over. There were over 90 cottages at this time. James Miller bought the Stover and Mer- rill house from the Merrill heirs. The number of boats owned by the resi- dents remained nearly the same although a few outboard motors began to appear about the middle twenties. The Elto outboard was one of the first, followed shortly after by the Johnson and Evinrude. George Guppy was killed by lightning while working on his boat at the mooring during a thunder storm. His wife Mattie employed a Mr. Jones to operate the boat after his death.
On July 24, 1920, the Community House was officially opened and dedi- cated. A baked bean supper was served after which there were speeches by Dr. Pidge and members of building committee, followed by community singing and dancing. After the community house was erected, the Bustins Bust was always held on the premises, although field day activities con- tinued to be held at the ball field. During this time, the usual social activi- ties were held here such as military whist, plays and masquerade parties, but the really popular social affair which became more prominent was the weekly Saturday night dance which first started about 1923. An orchestra, usually from Freeport, provided music current for the times of which the fox-trot was popular. The dances were well attended, as there were many young people on the island at this time.
"Bustins Bust" at Community House - 1921
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Stover, Merrill or Miller place
The Lancaster House
A group of cottages on the East Side
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The Baker Cottage "Walingorfa"
A group of cottages on the Northeast Side
View from Bustins Golf Course
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Children's Party - 1921
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One of the "Cats", the Bustins Circus - 1921
At the Tennis Court - 1926
1924
In August 1924 the Bustins Island Village Corporation purchased the land for the tennis courts and at this time a road was built from the Com- munity house to the tennis courts. Tennis had grown to be a very popular sport. There were three courts in operation and tournaments were held there on many occasions.
1926
Quite a commotion was created in 1926 when a Curtiss flying boat landed at the steamer dock. It was an early model with an open cockpit in the front, and engine mounted above and to the rear of the passengers' com- partment. These pilots and their flying boats cruised around the country about this time and provided a thrill whenever they landed by taking people up for a ride. The fee was $5 for five minutes and some of the Bus- tins folks went up for their first ride.
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The steamer "Gurnet" - 1929
Mr. Charles Guppy - 1920
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Water Carnival - 1929
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The steamboat "Maquoit" was replaced by the "Gurnet" and in 1930 the "Tourist" became the regular steamer. One of the popular customs until the early 30's was the meeting of the evening steam boat which blew its whistle about a mile from shore, coming down the bay. Nearly everyone turned out to see the boat make a landing at the wharf about 7 P. M. Charles Guppy was usually on hand with "Nellie," his horse, to handle the trunks, baggage and mail. Sometimes Mr. Lavers would appear with his horse and wagon at the same time. It was quite a sight, especially to the young people, to see the crewmen toss a large hawser over the piling to make the boat fast, and to see the people disembark by way of the gang- plank to greet their friends.
Mr. Guppy once remarked after a busy day of hauling baggage, "You know, a lot these wimmin come down here from the city with these darn big trunks. You know, there's nawthin in em anyway except a pair of pants and a little bit a lace !"
1928
In 1928 Mr. Cole sold the store to Harold Sawyer of Falmouth and Eugene Smoker, a resident of Miami. Later on, Mr. and Mrs. Smoker ac- quired title to the entire property. Mr. Smoker had for many years spent his winters in Florida where his chief occupation had been to serve as chef on a number of large chartered cruisers. Their home, however, was in Miami and each summer they used to start north during May or early June, and ready the Inn on Bustins for the summer season. Mr. Smoker served as cook and general manager of the store and Post Office, serving regular meals in the dining hall to some of the residents of the island as well as transients who came on the steamer. Mrs. Smoker often waited on the cus- tomers in the store and assisted in the Post Office. Later, their two chil- dren, Patricia and John helped with the store work.
One day after Mrs. Smoker had waited on a customer, she noticed the ball of string hanging in the frame overhead slowly going round and round. She traced the string out the door. It was caught on the toe of Dr. Fred Marr's shoe, slowly but surely going up the hill with him.
A story is told about Mr. McNaughton, a Scotsman, who lived next to the golf course. A group of ministers were playing golf one day and by chance one of them drove a ball into McNaughton's yard and struck Mr. McNaughton in the back, while he was working near his house. Angry as could be, he ran out on the golf course shouting in a rasping voice, "Which one of you fellers hit that ball?" One of the ministers said he did - Mc- Naughton said, "You can't play golf any better than you can preach !"
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Bustins In The 30's and 40's
The depression of 1929 created some changes on Bustins, and then during the forties World War II was in progress and many Bustins families had boys in the United States Service.
1932
The last of the two-story cottages was built about 1932 by Mr. Barnard on Lot 8, Section C, and a boat landing was installed by him at this time. It was also in 1932 that Captain John Jaynes commenced to operate a new boat called the "Spindrift" on the Freeport to Bustins route in competition with Albert Guppy. It had a wheel house and roof extending over the en- tire passenger compartment with side drop curtains. Mr. Jaynes had been a summer cottager of Bustins since 1912. He had also served as chief engineer for Captain Donald MacMillan on many of his expeditions to the Arctic on the ship "Bowdoin." Captain Jaynes operated the "Spindrift" until 1946.
An old boat which is worthy of mention was the "Cadet." It was built by the Navy in 1886 and used in going from ship to shore. Mr. H. B. Cole bought it in 1917 and it was used by him until the middle thirties. It was then sold to Captain Jaynes and used at times for passenger service.
1933
The Bustins Island Village Corporation purchased the land at the golf course from the Swett family about 1933.
1938
In 1938 a hurricane struck a glancing blow at the island and did con- siderable damage to some of the wharves and other property.
Clamming was abundant until the late thirties. It was not difficult to dig a basket of clams almost anywhere along the shore prior to this period. However, about this time clams began to become a scarce item.
James Miller sold the Stover or Merrill house on Lot 27A to Mr. Rich- ard Braddock, in 1946, and the front shore lots were purchased by Lester G. Richardson and donated to the Bustins Island Village Corporation.
In 1946 Captain Archie Ross, whose home is on Chebeague, oper- ated the island boat service. The boat was called "Victory" and was owned by a Swett family from Falmouth. However, in 1949 while trying to rescue another boat during a storm, the "Victory" struck a submerged piling and had to be beached. The following year the residents of the island contri- buted toward the purchase of a new boat for Captain Ross. This is the boat currently in service called "Marie." In 1953 Captain Ross, or better known as Archie, was married to Jean McElwee at the Community House in the presence of the island residents who bestowed on the couple gifts and their best wishes.
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The "Spindrift" - 1933
Captain Archie Ross and the "Victory" - 1948
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1941 A 9 foot shark caught near Half Way Rock
When clamming was really good - 1934
At the end of a day of fishing - 1937
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After a day of clearing the woods - 1933
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Goose Island Fire - 1941
The Golf Club in the 1930's
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Captain Jaynes drives to Bustins - 1934
Ralph Brewer's horse swims to Bustins 1948
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There have been about six wedding ceremonies which have taken place on Bustins in the last fifty years and many acquaintances which have led to matrimony.
1948
In 1948 through the efforts of the islanders, the U. S. Coast and Geo- detic Survey officially changed the name of "Bibbers Island," on the Ma- rine Chart of Casco Bay to Bustins Island.
One of the first gas refrigerators came to the island in 1948, although there had been a few kerosene types prior to this. A workman was told by a certain party to get their new refrigerator, which had just arrived and been unloaded, by mistake, on the public float instead of the steamer dock. The workman replied, "Is that so !! Well if it's down on the float, it's going to set there a long time!"
One of the old-timers on Bustins was Lewis Ward. "Lew" as we al- ways called him, had visited the island with his father in the early 90's when they used to laul hay for Mr. Swett over the ice to Brunswick. Lew said winters seemed very cold then. The ice in the bay was sometimes over two feet thick. Mr. Ward came to the island for many years. One of his chief hobbies was fishing, and he was always a familiar sight around the wharf and in boats. Whenever there were any mackerel around he was sure to know when and where to set his nets. He was also very proficient in the art of story telling and could tell many a tall yarn about the people and by- gone days. Lew told the story of shingling the old Swett farm house. He said one day the fog canie in so thick he shingled three feet over the edge before he knew it. He also told how one time he was driving the Model T truck on the island. "The brakes didn't hold coming down the hill on Maid- en Lane - I went thundering down over a banking till I hit some boulders - guess I was thrown plumb through the windshield - when I woke up I was kinda dizzy you know - but I could hear this ticking noise - I'll be gawl darned if wan't the old Ford still arunning."
A few years ago some folks in an outboard wanted to go to Freeport one very foggy morning. Being unfamiliar with the bay they asked Mr. Ward if he would go along as navigator. Lew said he would be glad to. After they had been on their way in the fog for about fifteen or twenty minutes, Lew said, "About time to see land." Sure enough an unfamiliar shoreline came in sight. At first they couldn't make out just where they were, but finally, much to their surprise, they were back on Bustins, right where they had started. Lew explained later, "We went bumping along so fast, my gracious, the compass was dancing all over the place."
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Bustins In The 50's
1950
The fifties appeared to be the beginning of a period of much activity and many changes were noted on the island. The title of the Bustins Island Cottagers' Association was changed to The Cottagers Association of Bustins Island. Mr. George Hatch brought a jeep and trailer to the island which the members of his family operated for the transportation of passengers and baggage. In the later part of the fifties David Norris added a sedan auto- mobile which was used as a taxi.
Archie's boat service proved to be a reliable form of transportation and increasing amounts of freight came on Archie's boat. Casco Bay Lines discontinued the large steamer called the "Tourist" in regular trips to the island about the mid forties and was replaced by a small fishing type boat called "Joan" which carried the mail and some freight. The "Nellie G III," a medium-sized ferry-boat, has been carrying the mail to Bustins in re- cent years.
There were three fires during the fifties: The Arthur Henderson cot- tage next to the ice pond in 1950; the Arthur Silver house, formerly the MacMillan camp, in 1956, and the Zarbock, or originally the Reynolds cot- tage opposite the Nubble, in 1959. After the Henderson fire the island pur- chased some fire fighting equipment and the town gave the island a 1929 Chevrolet fire truck. At each of these fires the wind was light and flames confined to a local area. The island fire department is made up of island folks, young and old, who are instructed in the use of the fire pumps and equipment.
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Aerial view of Bustins Island - 1939
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A familiar scene for many years
The road from the Steamer Dock to the Store
A quiet cove on the West Side
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Cottages East Side at the bend in the road
A shady road on the West Side
View of the Golf Course
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1954
The days of buying ice for the preservation of food was nearly over. In 1952 bottled gas refrigerators and gas lights were rapidly installed in many of the cottages and a few houses added electric generators. The island pur- chased a Ford tractor and some equipment. In the past the work on the roads was hand labor, but times had changed and there was no longer a crew anxious to do that kind of work. People didn't seem to mind rocks and puddles on the roads except that there were too many in the wrong places. The tractor was a great help and did much to improve the island facilities. A veteran forester working on the island commented that a tractor was all right here on the roads but up in the woods you might just as well have a billy goat. One of the cottagers complained to a fellow work- ing on the roads, that he didn't like the water running down in front of his house every time it rained. The worker replied, "Well, sir, I've been around here quite a few years and I aint seen the time yet when water runs uphill."
In 1954 the Brainard landing which had been out of service since the early forties was rebuilt by a group in that area. In 1955 George Richard- son added a runway and float in front of his cottage on Lot 15, Section B. On the west side of the island, two other landings are under construction as of 1959.
The year 1954 was a year of two hurricanes and will long be remem- bered by the residents who were on the island at the time of the storm. The first one, called "Carol," occurred on August 30, 1954. Captain Archie Ross in his boat rode out the storm in the lee of Little Bustins. He said, "It was terribly rough and one by one the boats anchored around Bustins either dragged their moorings or broke loose and drifted toward the Freeport shore." The second hurricane which followed eleven days later, called "Edna," was not as severe as the first, although seven inches of rain was recorded in this storm and the roads were like rivers.
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Map of Bustins Island by Arthur W. Henderson - 1940
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The year 1955 marked the beginning of a new type of one story cottage building on Bustins. Charles Kitchin built near the shore in front of the old Bibber or Kitchin farm house. In 1958, two other cottages were built, one by Henry Kirkland on the west side, the other on the north-east next to the cottage known as "Grayledge" by the Clark family.
1957
Telephone service on Bustins had been contemplated for many years, to be used especially in case of emergencies, like sickness or fire. In 1957 a mobile radio telephone was rented from the Telephone Company and in- stalled in the jeep. Phone calls were completed satisfactorily to and from the island during the summer months. Cynthia Hatch has operated the phone as a business since it was first introduced. Whenever a phone call comes to some person on the island, she promptly takes the jeep and phone to the party requested.
There has always been much interest in golf on the island, but due to the rocky condition of the field, efficient maintenance by mowing ma- chines was impractical.
1958
In 1958, the golf course was renovated. Some mechanical equipment was brought over to the island on a scow and many large boulders were re- moved from the golf area as well as improvements made to the roads. The following year the tennis courts were reconditioned and new posts and wire installed for two courts.
A familiar personality we have only briefly mentioned in this history is that of Ralph Brewer. The name Brewer was recorded in the Freeport area as far back as 1775. Ralph has been coming to Bustins since 1910. He and his capable wife, Lilly, live on the island most of the year. They have a truck and do special maintenance work for some of the islanders. Ralph is the deputy sheriff and acts as custodian for the island property. He is also a gifted spinner of yarns and is well known for his practical solution to many a problem. In speaking to Ralph about the golf course, Ralph said that he never played golf much, though one time when he was working there, one of the golfers said, "Go ahead, Ralph, take my clubs and try it out." So Ralph said, "I set the ball on the tee like everybody else. Then I took the driver and gave the ball one heck of a belt - Say, that ball went way the ---- down into the bay. Well - I sure won't have to hunt for that one! Guess I'll try one more. So I took another ball and another swing, though not quite so hard this time. Well sir, I couldn't see anything at first, but when the dust cleared - there she was, sitting there - just two feet away - haven't played much since."
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Cutting ice for the last time - 1953
Fire at the Henderson cottage - 1950
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Ralph and Lilly Brewer - prominent Island figures - 1959
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Lobster boat high and dry - 1957
"Lew Ward" - 1957
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Cynthia Hatch-Telephone Operator - 1959
The Jeep comes to Bustins on a lobster boat - 1958
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Dick Taisey's "Scoot Too" - 1951
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The Pease Family in outboard - 1956
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Bustins Children in Natural Bathtub - 1951
One of the Island Wells - "Help Yourself"
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XIV Conclusion
In looking back on the years of Bustins' history, there have been few changes on the island in some respects, while in other ways there have been many.
There are reputedly as many islands in Casco Bay as there are days in the year, although, actually there are only about a hundred or more that are large enough to have received a name. The islands all have a solid rocky base which extend in a general north to south direction. Topo- graphically the island is about the same, although there are places where there is evidence of a gradual erosion of land into the sea due to frost and other elements. Bustins in most level places is covered with a layer of top soil, followed by a shallow one of fine sandy gravel. Below that, there is a mixture of coarse gravel, sand and clay. Some places along the shore, vari- ous strata may be seen which indicate the action of the glacial period. A cross section of a few large oaks that were felled by the recent hurricanes in 1954, had growth rings dating back to the 1840's. The Sawyers say that when they first came to Bustins the island was not as heavily forested as it is at present. There were many places where one could see South Freeport and the islands from almost any of the high points. No doubt that at one time a hundred years ago, the island had only a few trees in certain areas as indicated by the map of 1860 ..
There have been more boats in recent years than at anytime in the past. The perfection of the outboard motor has made it possible for more people to have their own boats. There are about a dozen small outboards and five or six larger craft anchored around the island. Fishing in the old days had always been a popular sport with some of the islanders. One used to be able to catch deep sea fish such as cod, hake and haddock around Eagle Island. Nowadays the lively haddock is practically extinct in this area, although some cod are still available. There are times when mackerel are very plentiful in the waters around Bustins and sometimes one can easily catch twenty or more by trolling. Clams are very scarce and only a few are available in certain rocky places.
Many houses still use kerosene lamps for illumination and a lamp lighter regularly attends to lighting the island road lights which are posted at certain places around the island, just as it was years ago. The early kerosene lanterns, however, have been replaced by a more modern gas- oline type. The island water system consists mainly of about a dozen wells which are equipped with hand pumps, and every cottage has its own rain barrel or tank which is suitable for washing purposes. One of the oldest wells is probably the one at the old Bibber farm house. The one at the store is an old well probably used by the folks in the Stover farm house and was deepened by the Merrills. The wells are tested annually for purity and there is also an island Board of Health and Landscape Committee who attend to their official duties. 65
Many of the cottagers have names posted on the cottages such as: "Bide - A - wee," "Liberty," "Red Wing," Rock Haven," "Bunch - Berry Lodge," "Fair view," "Eldemido," "Point of View," "Mudgekewis," "Waumbek," "Ships Bell," "Maplewood" "Cabin By The Sea," "Sunset Pines," "Wild Acre," "The Birches," "Driftwood," "The Alders," "The Lookout," "Gray Ledge," "Ye Hancock," "Casco Vista," "Red White and Blue," "Swansea," "As You Like It," "Walingorfa," "The Berries," "White Cap," "Ebb Tide," "Nonantum," "Island View," "Junipers," "Quinnebas- sett," and "Rocky Nook." Most cottages have not had any changes since the houses were originally built except for fire resistant roofs and new underpinnings. One of the cottagers who discovered that their roof was leaking said to one of the carpenters working on the island, "Say, when are you going to fix my roof?" The answer was, "You got lots of pots around there ain't ya ? Well, put another pot under it."
The store has been a vital contribution to the community life on the island. It has been a place to pick up the mail and supplies and say "hello" to old and new friends. Of course you say "hello" to everyone on Bustins, whether you know them or not. The store is presently in the process of being sold to the Campbell family, who have been coming to the island for several years.
The Community House is still the central meeting place for social and religious activities, as well as serving as a library. Religious services are held each Sunday by various pastors from the mainland or by those resid- ing on the island. The library is an important function of the island com- munity and many books are kept here, as well as books sent each year from the State Library. In recent times there has been a large attendance for square dancing which is held on Saturday nights. Special dances for the children are provided and on certain evenings prior to the regular dance, there have been over fifty children in attendance.
The island has an active golf club and there are many who like to play tennis. Ball games are still played on occasions at the ball field and every- body has a good time win or lose. Swimming is a popular pastime and in recent years there has been much interest in water skiing.
The Cottagers' Association Of Bustins Island (C.A.B.I.) and the Bus- tins Island Village Corporation (B.I.V.C.) function very much as they have since their formation. It is particularly noteworthy that many of the island people have served consecutively in these official duties a good many years. Mr. Brainard and Mr. Cole were overseers of the Village Corporation for twenty years. Mrs. Brainard was secretary of Cottagers' Association twenty years and Lora Brackett over thirty years. Mrs. Van Breece was librarian sixteen years.
The C.A.B.I. annually asks for contributions from Bustins' people for special worthy Island projects, as well as running other money raising affairs.
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Views at the Bustins Island Store - 1959
Ruth and Eugene Smoker - 1958
Annual Community Supper, July 4, 1959
Annual Meeting of Bustins Island Village Corp - 1958
The Library opens at 2 o'clock - 1959
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Group on the way home
Vesper Service - 1958
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Lighting the Island Road Lamps - 1959
Clearing stones from Golf Course - 1958
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The Author, wife Irma, sons Stephen and Peter in 1920 Ford - 1958
Three generations of Kitchin's - 1958
A majority of Bustins folks come from out of state. Years ago, it was an all day trip to Bustins. They came by train or boat to Portland, then by steamer or by trolley to South Freeport. Later, people began to come by automobile, but due to road conditions and other factors, it was an all day ride. Nowadays with improvements in the automobile and the building of super-highways, people come and go more frequently and often come just for the week ends. Island folks dress casually except for special oc- casions. As a matter of fact, when you meet someone dressed up "real fancy" and heading towards the wharf, you know they're leaving Bustins.
To complete the story of the two old farm houses, the Bibber or Swett house is presently occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kitchin. The Stover or Merrill house was sold by Richard Braddock about 1955 to the Philip Grace family. Both of these two old houses are interesting studies of old time home construction. Most of the descendants of the Merrills and Bibbers have long since moved away from the area around Freeport and are living in other parts of the country.
In conclusion, it would seem that the Island has had a fascinating his- tory. The folks who spend their summers here are to a large extent the same families or their friends who have been coming to the Island for years. Take the Norris family for instance; Mrs. Norris first visited Bus- tins in 1897. She was charmed by the place. Several years later, she and her late husband Herbert purchased a cottage on the island. Their children and grandchildren have all spent their summers here year after year. Bustins folks seem to enjoy the way of life on the Island, whether "fair or foul" and don't mind some inconveniences. It is a tradition and way of life for many of them. Just what the future holds for the island, time only can tell. In the words of those who have traveled far and near, "There's no place like Bustins."
THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN RECENT PICTURES OF BUSTINS SCENERY AND ACTIVITIES. 1959
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Delivering the milk
The hurricane which never arrived
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Saturday nite dances for all
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The folks on one side of the hall
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The Charles Kitchin's sailboat
Water Carnival
Replacing posts at the tennis courts
"Tennis singles"
Mrs. Donald Hosmer paints
Bustins Island Baseball Team
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Store weather vane sails on after 40 years
Familiar Turtle Rock
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Seaplanes tie up
A night at cards
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The Tosier and George Drew Cottages
"Scoot Too and Three," Richardson Landing
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View of cottages, Southeast Shore
The "Nellie G III" - the Mail Boat
Water skiing
Ed Gerry catches a tuna
The Richardson Cottage
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Nubble reflections
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Steamer Wharf
"Point of View" Cottage
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Cottages along the road, Southwest Side
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Stuart MacDonald's "Panacea"
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Westside View
Planning a do-it-yourself project
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Fishing off the Steamer Dock
Bud Nickerson's "Moana"
Cottages on the South Shore
A night at the auction
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Admiral Donald B. MacMillan at Bustins
"Waumbek" Cottage, West Side
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Down by Dana and Louise Norris' "Driftwood"
The Spike and Hightower Cottages
The Jellis Cottage "Wild Acre"
Swimming in front of "Sunset Pines" Cottage
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The C. B. Henderson Cottage
A wooded road on the West Side
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Ready for water skiing off "Sunset Point"
The Izzards' "Cabin by the Sea"
Bustins Island "Junior Fire Dept."
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"Shipwreck Ball" at the Community House
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David Norris and Island Taxi
A southerly view of Island scenery
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Charles Kitchin's Cottage - East Side
The Monday Wash
Leaving on Archie's Boat from the public landing
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The Zarbock Cottage Fire
The morning after the fire
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"Ebb Tide" Cottage, formerly the Bakery
Evening by the fireside
Coming up from the public float
Camping on Whaleboat Island
The Golf Course
Well-known Golfers
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Bustins Island East Shore - 1958
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A picnic on Goose Island
A summer resident for one half century - The Author's Mother
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The Guernsey and Baker Cottages, East Side
Anyone want a ride
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Rev. Robert Dennett catches a dogfish
"Sun bathing" on the wharf
Going to the well on Maiden Lane
"The Carriers"
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Boat Cemetery
"The open door"
Early morning reflections
Archie's boat at the public float
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Sailing for two
Tinker Mackerel caught near the Island
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Picking blueberries on Little Flying Point
Capt. Archie Ross gets hair cut between boat trips by Mrs. Zarbock
Ready to trim trees near Community House
The Gerry Cottage, East Side
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