Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1881-03-31
Railroad.

Being a subscriber and reader Of the
AMERICAN. and interested in all that con
Germs our growth and prosperity, | have
looked and expected To find some communi-
cation from persons interested in discussing
and propagaiing the idea Of early railroad
facilities connecting US with the outside
world in those advantages Of rapid and
agreeable transit. We have long felt the
need Of such an acquisition. but have Eel,
unequal to cope with the exigencies before
US for want Of means To build and equip a
road from Ellsworth TO Bucksport or Ban
gor. We have had railroad meetings in the
past and have formerly hoped to hear the
whistle of the locomotive and the rattle Of
the cars vending heir way hiiher, bringing
new life and vigor TO our energies and ex-
tending our industries, and opening up
others that will add material wealth and
prosperity TO our whole community Be
cause We have not been successful in the
past in constructing a railroad to Ellsworth
II should not deter US in the future from
putting forth proper endeavors to bring
about "a consummation so devoutly 10 be
wished Whether a railroad will pay to
Ellsworth is purely matter of speculation,
as very much depends upon the fact whether
We have live, energetic and resolute people,
quick to see AID apply all the advantages
We possess in building up new enterprises
and industries. Who can tell that we are
not slumbering over the richest mineral de-
posits Of the world! not yet nine days old,
and unable TO see the buried treasures
almost beneath our feet. We are growing
older and wiser. We have not lived alto
gether in vain; we are progressive people
if We do live in Ellsworth, and we do not
mean TO be left in the back ground regard
less Of our present and future well-being
We, as a people want railroad, We think
our needs and necessities demand one, and
we are assured that if right of way is
given by the towns through which a con-
templated road is to pass, the road is sure
to be constructed. Are We ready for the
question. | answer, yes, and have been
for years past, and that four-fifths of the
people of Ellsworth, in my judgment, il
called upon tomorrow, would by their votes
give right Of way, as the present offer is by
far the most advantageous ever presented for
our consideration. The question then is, shall
We avail ourselves of the advantages of this
proposition, by saying 10 our willing con-
structors, your modest requests are granted,
go ahead with your laundering (old) new
road, and we will whistle for you Hntil YOU
can do your own ,chistiing, We are to
have railroad or coming events do not
cast their shadows before Only last Fall
| / heard the rattle and roll Of the sweeping
train as it sped its way from Bueksport to
Ellsworth, ehaitering with its iron jaws
coming, coming, coming, coming! then the
shrill whistle answers yes, yes, yes! and the
large Iron Horse comes putting, putting,
putting into the depot, and plainly saying
here, here, at last. and then sure enough. we
shall hear and see too. Then if you want
TO go to Bucksport, Bangor, Boston, or any
where else, just step into parlor car, and
| how pleasantly, comfortably and rapidly you
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