Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1884-07-03

to himself or passengers. He spoke very
hopefully Of the success Of his new route,
predicting that the trade which they were
opening is destined to become permanent
and ultimately of great advantage, not only
to the New England and Acadia Steamship
Co., but directly, or indirectly, to the whole
people Of this vicinity. The Company has
been very fortunate in securing the services
of Capt. Hopkins, SO well adapted is he for
the important position which he occupies.
Mr.. +. II. Clergue, the gentlemanly Treas
urer and g. 7. A. Of the Company. feels very
sangune Of the success Of the undertaking.
The society of Bar Harbor. made up as it
is, is peculiar in one respect every man at
tends strictly to his own business and knows
nothing whatever Of his neighbours business.
In an old town with permanent population
this might seem unfriendly, If no, heartless,
but here such aphase, altogether legitimate,
is possessed of advantages which more than
compensate for the seeming loss.
MANY of the cottagers have already ar
rived and settled down for the season and
nearly all of the hotels, at this early day.
register several guests. On the whole it
seems to be the general opinion that an un
usually large number of visitors will be
here this season.
Every one here is busy-busy yesterday
in doors and out. Out Of doors all the
male population were busy in constant,
but often fruitless, endeavor to hold their
hats on their heads, so furious was the wind
as il swept down from the mountains. In
doors and out all are busy making ready
for the anticipated influx of visitors. Re
pairs. improvements, renovations are the
order of the day.
The Eastern Railroad Co. is building a
large and very substantial wharf which will
answer much needed want of the place
Near this wharf Mr.. r. L. Roberts las a
wharf in process of construction.
Yesterday the principal attraction of the
place was the Dunlap Commandery. X r.,
Of Bath. accompanied By Ovens Band, Of
Brunswick. They arrived on the "Aiount
desert" about noon. After dinner the
band gave concert on the piazza Of the
"Rodick," where large crowd of listeners
ENJOYED the most excellent music. In the
evening the visitors we're present by invita-
ton at the Casino, and seemed delighted
with the fine exhibition Of skating by Prof
A. 7. Demers, c. +. Connors. Master Wal
ter Barron, Miss Grace Clark, Miss Cora
Connors and Others.
An Ellsworth man finds at Bar Harbor
many familiar faces. Here are Mr.. S. c.
N,les who appears 10 be doing a successful
business in the sale of boots and shoes the
Misses Joy who are advantageously en-
gagged in the millinery line; the Messrs.
Suminsby who are running first class dry
goods store; S. ID. Wiggln X Co., apothe-
carries; l.. b. Deasy. talented Young law
yer, who is building up good business, and
DIR. l.. S. Chilcott who has a well-equipped
dental office, and who is said to be doing a
very successful business for Young man.
Much pleasure is expressed here that the
railroad makes near neIghbors Of Bar Har-
Dor and Ellsworth, and am sure that the
citizens of Ellsworth feel to reciprocate in
this sentiment. The people here, though
bitterly. and think with reason, -opposed
to r,ilroad on their own soil. nevertheless
most highly appreciate this Mount Desert
Branch which connects them with the out
I side world.
I June -. G.