Ellsworth American., 1876-07-13

=. ". Harbor,
Notwithstanding the "hard times
there will be more building, repairing,
painting, grading of grounds etc. done at
this place during the present season. than
ever before perhaps, in any single year.
On City Point the Deacon is driving 10
completion, a large and well arranged
House. designed for the convenience and
accommodation OF summer company, which
from its location commands very exten-
siye view of ocean, island, and mountain
scenery, unsurpassed in eastern Maine. lie
i. also enlarging and repairing lthe steam
boat wharf, which. when completed will
add greatly 10 the convenience OF steam
boats and vessels touching here, afording
more room and better facilities for landing
pas sengers and freight than heretofore.
Mr.. :. III. Clark has been painting, pa
pering and otherwise lifting up his house.
which he enlarged last year, for the recep-
tion of Summer visitors.
Clark & Parker have enlarged their
store. the better TO accommodate their i'll
crease of business.
Mr. Jos. Parker. recently from Boston,
and Mr.. Jas. Ross are laying foundations
| for dwelling houses soon TO be erected.
| At THE Corner Mr.. Freeman of the
well known Freeman House" has not
| been idle, but from cellar to garret, scrub
bing, papering, painting, carpeting etc,
/ have under his direction. followed each
other in rapid succession until every room
il said TO be Tip top" He is expecting
full share of patronage this season as usu-
al.
J.T.R. Freeman has been reconstruct
ing, painting and otherwise fixing up his
house and stable, and his front yard has
received the attention of an experienced
horticulturist.
Mr.. w. T. Holmes is having stable
built. which will be finished up IN style al
once neat and convenient.
On the opposite side OF the Harbor. the
ocean House" and STANLEY House" have
not been neglected by tie proprietors; the
usual amount of cleaning. papering. paint
isg ETC. to render the rooms sweet and m
yitiag have been attended to. as well as
outdoor improvements about the grounds
and premises.
Can't. NJ. B. King. Capt. Chas. +. STAN
lev, and Capt Robert Squirting have select
ed sites for dwelling houses and are getting
foundations laid and materials togethe'
! for building.
4 The ..Sewing Circle" and others are
, about to erect a large Hall tor the accom-
odation of fairs. sociables, lectures etc.
and already have the most of the building
1 mate rial on the spot.
+, Mr. Cleveland. in the ''lower district,
: is building neat cottage with frencl
roof. and many others about the Hnoor
are either finishing up. or repairing thel
buildings. or making improvements u
q their grounds aud fences. planting Centen
y NAL trees. etc. =,
! u In an average year. many might be dis
= posed to regard the above indications
= local business as so many signs OF goo.
Is times. and the general prosperous condI
d tion of the community, but. we must no
'e he deceived by appearances. ncls zoe
y saws. this is one OF the periodical har
wears. in which no business is ever done
!. and directly chargeable to the power :
,e that be-" Uncle Joe" Is . peculiar ma
and deems himself to be absolute author
s. ~ in such matters. and his say 80, is
unalterable as the laws Of the Medes an
u Persians: therefore I do not propose
y Quarrel with him at this time. He is ali
= quite loauacious, and will, without dou .
1e y do considerable talking this fall. snd won
3, doubtless feel pleased to be reported
some newspaper. AAh