Summer Days At Whitmore

ONE OF THE BEAUTY SPOTS OF MICHIGAN

Many Visitors Enjoying a Rest There--New Cottages Being Erected

Whitmore Lake, July 11.--One of the pictures never to be forgotten is that shown from the pavilion of the Lake House, at sunset. Sitting there and looking over the lake, fringed with forest trees, the rising ground in Livingston county, and the ever varying shadows of the sail and row boats, all seems like a painting. It is very pretty and is one reason why Whitmore Lake is so attractive to those living in the bustle and noise of the city.

Landlord Stevens, as for many years past, in addition to his local trade, has many Ohio guests. Among those registered at present are E. B. Thomas and wife, Toledo; Miss Edna Granger, R. S. Crotty, M. H. Chase, C. T. Sanderson and wife, A. V. S. Allan and wife, May Bone, Cleveland, and H. B. Hutchinson, wife and son, Columbus.

It is no wonder they come from year to year again. There is a quiet attraction about the lake that is a magnet of strong power.

Near the Lake House there is quite a settlement of Ann Arbor people. Fred Schleicher and Frank Sutherland each have cottages. Maj. Sid W. Millard is building a fine one, or rather remodeling the old blacksmith shop that stands between the two. It will have four rooms and be finished in Georgia pine. One of the beauties of this location is a magnificent oak tree, that probably was a big tree when the first white man saw the lake. The most western cottage, which is nearly completed, is owned by Mayor Brown, of Ann Arbor. This is the most artistic cottage in "Ann Arbor row." As usual, whatever he undertakes, he does thoroughly, and he has a drive well, and all the modern improvements that one so often misses at resorts.

The ice company that owns the swamp to the north, is reported to contemplate filling In the place and selling lots for cottages. It will without question prove profitable.

Ex-County Clerk Wm. Stevens occupies a cottage to the southeast of the hotel. In spite of his 90 years of age, he is as bright and happy as a young man. He says that with seven grandsons and nine great-grandsons he has plenty of company to keep him young.

The fishing is said by Landlord Stevens to be poor this year (is that not generally said when a big catch is made). Two of his Cleveland guests went out this evening for two hours and returned with six large bass, one weighing two pounds and another even more. It is reported, more by innuendo than direct charges that there has been considerable spearing on the lake. If the citizens realized the truth, they could better afford to buy their fish than have them destroyed by spearing.

ENGENE K. FRUEAUFF.