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North LamOine.
On Wednesday Mrs. Julia A. Bragdon.
Of Jersey City, widow of the late lothian
Bragdon, arrived at her brother, John II.
Austin's with whom, and her other friends
and relatives, she will pass the summer.
Miss Alvira Austin of HYDE Park, the
celebrated school teacher, formerly of Els
worth. was welcomed again BY her numer-
Gus relatives and friends on Wednesday.
Miss Austin will also spend the summer In
this vicinity.
On Monday Mrs. Henry Clark and son
of South West Harbor. arrived on a visit Of
a week to her father, Mr.. Wallace Coggins,
and other relatives.
On Thursday evening at O'Clock Rev.
DR.. Mason, Of Boston, Mass, will lecture in
Lamoine Baptist church, on the needs and
wants Of our country, and our duty in civ.
liking and outstanding the foreigners
within our borders. All who really wish to
gain useful knowledge and information Of
our own land, its improvements, etc., etc.
and at the same time enjoy rare mental
treat, will, if possible, avail themselves Of
the coming opportunity. We know where.
of We speak. D'NETT.
JULY 10.
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Local NOTICES.
Bcnton'S Hair Grower.

All who are BALD. Who are hrroluiu.
BALD, all who do not want 20 BE-. BALD. IiI
who arr troubled with DANDRt IF, or
ITCilING ~ The scalp. should use BENTON
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from falling Through sickness and fry,r,
the hair sometimes falls OF IN short Time. aud
although the person may have remained bald
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OF hair. In hundred, Of eases W. have pro-
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ter how long bald.
Unlike other preparations, b contains 10 sugar
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The Hair Grower j. Il hair food. and IL COM
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Dor BILE AND TRIPLE STRENGTH.
When the skin j. very tough aud hard and
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single strength will sometimes fail 10 reach
the Varpilla in such eases the double or triple
strength should be used in connection with the
singh, using them att rnatrly.
Price, Single strength Sl.on; Double strength
$500; Triple strength, $500. II YOUR drug
Gi>t> have not got il We will send it prepaid on
receipt OF price.
BENTON HAIR GROW EE 60.
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On the morning Of the 9Th Of July a ve.-
lei lay al anchor in the quiet hsrbor Of Green's
Landing. The crew were thirsty ana seemed
10 think the best way to celebrate wa. to
keep their spirits up by turning spirit.
down" They looked wi,tfully toward the
shore. but. ala. It was loyal part Of prohibit
tory Maine. and it promised no relief They
scanned the shipping in the harbor and ,bc
prarti.ed eye Of the old salt. discovered ;
trading vessel which looked sufficiently ,u.-
picious 10 promise some hope Of relief from
their terrible thirst. AT any rate It wa. their
only chance and they thought it worth catch
ing on 10. Another trouble threatened To
blast their newly kindled hopes thew were
entirely destitute OF filthy lucrc They were.
however. fertile in resources They took a
barrel OF -four from their schooner aud carry
ing il along side Of the tradin. vessel IN their
yawl proved that trade (, barter" by cx-
changing their bread-stuff with the Captain for
two gallons Of rum. Returning 10 their ye>-
sci they celebrated until thew could >e,,
"bonfires and Nominations" all over the har-
Dor. After awhile. one OF the gang. more
sober than the rest. dressed up In hi, long
tog>" and went on board the trader telling the
Captain: Il am master Of that vessel living
near by. and have come TO notify YOU that
have heard of the trade my men have made on
board this vessel, and TO give you just fifteen
minutes 10 get that barrel Of -four on board Of
my schooner. Fail not At your peril" The
Eender Of liquid damnaiion" lost no time in
transferring the -four,
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Birch Harbor.
School closed July 10Th.
Capt. J. NJ. Rice has recently built a new
barn on his premises.
The Rev. Mr.. Pratt preached a, the
school house Saturday evening.
Mr.. Elmer Rice has commenced house
keeping in the house owned by Mr.. Fred
Temple, of this place. Last Friday evening
quite large company Of the people, to
show their good will toward Mr.. Rice and
his wife, gathered at their home for the
purpose Of giving them a surprise party.
Although the evening was rainy, nearly
every family in the neighborhood was rep
resented, each carrying some gift toward
housekeeping. After spending pleasant
hour the party left with many wishes for
their prosperity. OLD MAID.
July 10.
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Salisbury Cove.
Mr.. Geo W. Hopkins while at work at
Bar Harbor suffered sunstroke. from
the effects of which he has been confined to
his home since.
Mrs. Eta Young. who with her three
children, has been on an extended sea voy-
age to South America and Australia, reached
home SATURDAY. after an absence Of two
years. Capt Young is expected Wednesday.
Mr.. s. X. Whiting is occupying his pleas
ant cottage near the Owens" for the sum
mer.
Mr. and Mrs. w. d. Wilmot are spend
ing few weeks at Mr.. Arthur Hatch's and
Mrs. Pettingill of New York, is spending the
summer With her sister Mrs. Ira Mcfarland.
July 10. EPSILON.
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Penobseot.
Last Saturday the community was shocked
by the intelligence that Hartwell Gray, who
resided on the Docean shore, was drowned.
We learn the particulars as follows: That
while Mr. Gray was taking brush from his
weir, his boat was capsized, precipitating
him into the water He was heard to call
for assistance, but when assistance reached
his boat no trace of him could be seen. 1t
was supposed be became entangled in the
brush, as he was good swimmer and no
doubt would have saved himself had no &C
cident occurred to prevent.
While the Rev. Mr.. Nanton, at the NJ
E. Church. North Penobscot, was reciting,
with considerable effect, an account of the
recent earthquake in New Zealand, the sud
den crash Of pane Of glass startled the
congregation, and several rushed to the door
to ascertain the cause, and the minister
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S W Hsrbor hotels are rapidly filling
with tourists, among whom may be seen
many familiar forms and faces Eighty
guests were registered at the Island House
during the past week.
L. $. Government cutter Dexter has been
fog bound in the harbor since Friday
Mrs. Hannah Heath of Seal Cove, is fill-
ing the position Of clerk in A. |. Holmes
store, very acceptably to all parties, Gus
toners finding her very courteous and at
tentiye to their wants
Thomas Robinson lately captured fine
specimen of our national bird, spirited
young eagle, aud Allen Lawler caught a
duck in the harbor.
Fred Lawtou has moved into the Nc
LAIN cottage.
On Sunday. July II. Rev A. Redon de-
itvered stirring, patriotic sermon, com
memoratiye of the Nations birthday, which
had for some unforeseen reason been over
looked on the previous Sunday b, the
speaker who occupied the pulpit. The
earnest temperance sentiments which closed
the address were too good 10 fall on stony
ground. Let us hope they will bear fruit.
\ young theological Baptist student, Mr..
DAVIS Of Watervile. preached in the new
church to-day, Sunday. July Is. An ex-
cellent sermon.
Tho folIow,r, bird story i tim. i,c,ds,,
which h,npened recently
Ii,,la pen Cilev i , loy.ly canary
sweet singer vbo.r chief end and ain, seem.
ID To h. 10 nluns his f.a,b.,s n,.,,,Iy s;ns
cbeerily md .uperintend the millinery do.
par,men, which H. dailv oreg,l,oE>f. b1t he
grew tired Of bis harhelor M, and h,
mis,rcs. noting his desire to 90 wooinr.
kindly selected mate for him. forre,tinI,
Tia, bir1 na,,,y.. a. MI =. h,r,,r sbo,r1
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Franklin
The weather continues foggy; very I'M
favorable for hay making.
Rev. Mr.. Bowler entered upon MS duties
at the Baptist church, Sunday, July IS.
The Baptist society celebrated very quiet
IL July 9TH; sale of fancy articles, confec-
tonery and fruit at the hall, with dinner
and supper at the vestry, clearing enough to
pay the remaining debt on the ves,ry and
ladies' circle room. Much credit is due The
ladies Of the circle, who have worked pa
tienlly and perseveringly until the debt is
lifted H. NJ.
July 20.
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Saturday was an exciting day at the
trial Of the anarchists in Chicago. The in
former Walter continued hls testimony and
another ostensibe informer gave testimony
that inclined to assist the defence. Two po-
lice officers were put on the stand and gave
damaging testimony against the prisoners.
report was made 10 the Senate, recommend
ing setting aside the veto ofthr bill grant
ing a RICH, of way through reservations in
Montana
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The August Number Of HarpeT's Haeazir, /,
in every way timely reminder Of the midsummer
season. This seasonablenes-. perhaps, lmpres,es
u most in MIR. Warmers delgAtful -tory Their
Pilgrimage" which this month takes u 10 Bar
Harbor and sulphur springs. bringing the
romance of the serial to plea SAINT elimination In
the latter place.
= W Burbidge, curator Of the Botanical Garden.
Trinity College, Dublin. contributes an exceeding
ly interesting paper on orchids, which /. beauti
fully illustrated by Alfred Parsons and William
Hamilton Gibson.
To all Of that inuumerable crowd Of Americans
which every summer and recrosses the
Atlantic, Mr. Charles Algernon Dougherrv's lively
sketches of Transatlantic Captains" will be es-
peciay interesting. The paper is illustrated with
thirty portraits. large number Of these
travellers are invaiids. and TO these DR.. T. NJ.
Coan's able article on French Mineral Springs"
viii prove useful as well as attractive reading.
Edmund kirke contributes an entertaining article
on Detroit the City OF the Strait" giving thrill.
ing aecotnt Of its early history and its rapid
growth The article is profusely and beautifully
illustrated
William Winter contributes an excellent paper
on Joseph Jefferson, the actor illustrated by an
engraving Of Mr.. J. W. AlexaDder's painting of
jefferson In the character of Bob Acres"-the
frontispiece to the Number
We have the last of Mr.. Abbey's charming
illustrations of "she Stops to Conquer in a
drawing accompanying one of the numerous
epilogues to that play.
Mr.. Blackmore's novel, "springhaven," is in
this Number full Of exciting incident ant
character, strikingy illustrated by Frederick
Barnard and Alfred Parsons.
In the second of his social Studies" DIR
Richard T. Ely discusses 1.-THE Economi,
Evils in American Railway Methods"
E.P. Roe, in Part VI. of 1.-The Home Acre, give
some valuable information respecting the cult
alton of the currant- Mrs. Lille contributes al
entertaining short story entitled "De Barbadoesa'
Little Hour" and Mr.. John Habberton's brie
paper, "The Penalties of Authorship" is d'
hghuully humorous sketch.
Poems are contributed by T. b. Aldrieh. Anni
Fields, and Dinah Maria Craik.
The Editors Easy Chair. by George william
Curtis, Mr.. Howells's Study, and the Drawer, con
Quoted by Charles Dudley Warner, complete tn
entertainment of an unusually strong and attract
i've Number.
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The Dorcas Magazine again appears with
many practical suggestions for identifying the
home; short readable articles on matters pertain
ing to domestic ECONOMY, household hints, and
Trustworthy directions for knitting and crochet for
which this little periodical is unique, particu
larry useful paper. at least to needlewomen IL the
one devoted to various COUGHING Stitches with
which so much effective fancy work is now done
Mrs. Starr continues her series of articles on Home
Decoration, describing Corner Cosy" Molly and
Don are making for their famous cottage, and
writes very philosophic editorial column for the
benefit of those Of her readers who may be going
through life without an aim. Another Interesting
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Marine List.

EllswOrthfP Port.
ARRIVED.
Wednesday, July IA
Sch Fair Dealer, Smith, Boston
Sch d Lawrence, Patterson, Boston
SAILED.
Thursday, July u
Sch Capt John, Chatto. Bluehill
SAILED
Saturday, July II
Sch Lavota, Whtmore, Lords Cove
Sch Betsy, Tate, Bar Harbor
Sch Woodcock, Hammond. Bluehill
Sch Sea Flower, Sargent, Bluehill
ARRIVED
Tuesday, july 20
Sch Allendale, Remick, Portland
Sch Express, Lampson, Rockland
ARRIVED
Sch NJ Kennedy, Whitaker, Boston
Sch Forester, Mosley, Northeast Harbor
Sch Woodcock, Hammond, Bluehill
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BAR Harbor.
The Sons of New Hampshire, socie,,
from Boston and Cambridge, arrived at ths
Grand Central aud Atlantic Houses. Mon.
day evening.
Senator Mcpherson of N. j., who has
been stopping at the st. Sauveur, has gone
to kineo fishing.
Hon. Alpheus Hardys yacht. Ianthe, and
Rev. Dr. Peabody's yacht, Gwendolen. are
at Bar Harbor. and will remain all summer.
There is considerable talk of building a
new opera house here next season.
There is one hotel, the Belmont, that has
been obliged to close its doors to new
corners thus early in the season. II is full.
DIR. Miller's East Indian bungalow is a
new experiment for Bar Harbor, by way of
residence.
The Casino skating rink is being fitted up
for a theatre.
A large number of yachts left Bar Harbor
when the fog cleared away Monday.
The first hop Of the season at the West
End was held Wednesday night, the Dist
The mail to Long Pond which was discon-
tinued has been renewed.
II is rumored tina, w. ID. Howels. the
novelist, will spend the month Of August a,
Long Pond
The number of visitors at Bar Harbor at
present is estimated at from twenty FIVE
hundred 10 three thousand.
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The following kilograms were exchanged
the 18th between the Massachusetts Pre-, \ -
sociatiOn at Block Island and the Maine Pre-,
Association at Bar Iarbor:
Block Island. via Newport h. /. July u. Is,s.
MAINE PREss Association,
ATLANTIC HoUsE. BAR HtRBoR
The Massachusetts, Press \ ssociation. In prnhi
hitory Rhode Island. sends congratulations and
best wishes 30 their confreres iuNuriating in har
Dor with bar
GEO. NJ. WHTTTAKER, President
Bar Harbor July r. lse6
MASSACHUSETTS PRESS ASSOCIATION,
BLOCK ISLAND, VIA NEwPogT, X. !.
Congratulations reciprocated. ElweH being alb
sent, our honorary members are booking for the
bar VIII report when found.
HOWARD OWEN, Presid>nf
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The Maine Central Railroad.
Commencing, June, %, 1886.
BANGOR To BAR HARHoE-

stops on signal or MOTTO - Conductor.
tn, 80 4 " train fr,lH Bangor and 49, +. VI
train from Bar Harb1r run daily. Sunday in
clud,-t.
Tle-e Trsine connect a i.an-ur. with through
trains Main Lime. 10 an nom Portland. Boston
aii II john
The steamer Cty Richmond inak twa trips per
week between Portland. Bar iIarltpr ami Machias
por, frlia Portland every Tue-'iaH and fr'iA y
and from Mach.A-ruTt cvtr1 MONDAY and Thurs
day
PAY son II-t kEK,
Vic, Pre- 4nA aienl Manager.
F.E. BO0THBN, Geul Pass cud Ticket Ag't.
June q l>A6 lyT Is
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CEALEp proposals Viii he received AZ the
. Custom liou-c building, 'a-tsne. Maine until
II clock, noon, Monday Iuy r., l--', for supply
required therefor during tie fiscal year ending
June 80 lSs.
Blank forms aaB detailed information MAY he
had upon Application u u't historian OF the hrlld
ing
Bidders for supplying tue VIII be- required to
deposit ten 10 per rent 81 the amount Of their
hid a. Il guarantee OF good faith.
The Department reserves the right 70 reject any
or all hid- part, Of amy hid and 20 waive de
frrt-.
sW3. l. :. FAlRCHILD. Acting >eereisrt-
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article 1.-THE one up on the silk industry carried
on at the Japanese village. Altogether, with it:
directions and hints, poems, reviews and notes the
Dorcas for July offers much valuable and enter
tanning reading for the needlewoman and house
wife.
DoRcAs PUBLISHING Co. New York
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Rev A. p. Mason, ID. d., Of Boston, adj
dressed large congregation on SUNDAY
evening, July IS, in the new church, Tren-
ton. The address was interesting, IHstruc-
tive and soul-strring. Important points
were given in regard to work among the In
dians, the colored people and the work in
Mexico. In response to this ringing adj
dress on Baptist Home Mission work in
North America, a mission offering was tax
en- to be used N the building Of church in
the city of Mexico.
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For the Ellsworth American. I
rernald Reunion.

On Wednesday, July 18th, by the courtesy
Of A. c. Fernald, Esq, Of Somesville, there
was meeting Of two prominent branches Of
the Fernald family, at the house of the
above named gentleman.
The Fernald family is now represented bv
several large and interesting groups or
branches of the genealogical tree, scattered
over New England, two of which were repre-
scented on the above occasion; A. c. Fernsld
Esq. and family, being a part Of the so
called Gouldsboro group, and Rev. Oliver
II. fernald and family, and Prof Charles II.
Fernald, Phi. ID. and family, now Of
Massachusetts, Agricultural College Of
Amherst, Mass, grandson of Tobias Fer
maid. representing the Southwest Iiarbor
group. In the company was Henry T. Fer
maid, son Of the doctor, who is now prepar-
ing the genealogy of the whole Feruald
family
The Fernalds of New England trace
back their pedigree to DIR. Renald or Regin-
aid Fernad who came to America in 1851,
and settled a, Kittery, Maine.
In the two and one-half centuries which
have since TRANSFERRED, they have become a
large and distinguished family rearing many
men of ability and note, among whom are
physicians. clergymen. lawyers, educators
and men Of business tact.
To represen, so large and notable com
pany at a dinner party, was a matter Of
some solicitude, but the grace and east with
which we were received by our hos, and
hostess, and the fragrant and appe King
viands Of their well filed table pu, US in
the best OF humor.
The doctor was prolific in JOKES ard
touches Of wit. the clergyman sedatt and
digniied. our host and hostess read, With
hearty cheer and pleasant words, and
all were full TO the brim with pleasure and
delight,
We were much gratfed by meeting the
daughters OF our host and hostess. who with
-'is' -h'4At nuns W putn' NE n upteu
vii and repariee. added much To the pleas
arc Of the occasion.
Late in the afternoon We parted, feeling
much ike singing that old song With col
lege variations not go home till
morning. and ell were ready TO make i, a
medley, at the final Invitations for another
reunion, by adding the song-"We'i be
there, etc"
\ carriage ride to Beech Hill. a stor,
vlsi; to the hubble" pause a, the 1!d
home OF our knsman, the .a'e Bishop DAVIS
W Clark a race down Beech Hill mogn-
tam, Wild weird and grand as ever and
whirlabout at Norwood's Cove brought IA
back TO Fernald's Point with the pleasan,
eSul,atiou Of a day well spent, and hspns
memories Of our host and hostess that se
all agreed in the wish 50 beautifully e.
pressed b, Cowper in hi. poem Of Joha
Gilpin:-
when next they ridc abroad
May De thctr 10 see"
We intend that the courtesies Of the e.
oeient esquire and his lady. shall be reeipro-
Gated by another reunion Of the Ferusld
fan,ii, A, me Df our homes and a, IA, dts
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F-TV-T-'
BENTON HAIR GROW EE GO.
Cleveland. {

There are many forms of nervous debility
Ia men, that Yield 10 the u~r Of Carriers Iron
Pills. Those who are troubled with ncrynu,
weakness night swcais. Sc, should try ihrm.
For sale bv :. y. Virgin.
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Several veto messages on pension bills
we're called up in the House Friday, but the
members declined to override them.
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North Hancock.
W. R. Butler returned home from teach
Dor. where he will instruct pupils in mathe-
mates during the season.
Rev. Thomas Butler of Uxbridge, Mass.
has been visiting his old home for few
days.
Mrs. J. H. Mcfarland has been visiting
relatives at Hancock.
Mrs. Clara Norris of Bar Harbor, has
been visiting relatives in this place.
Haying is the grand rage at present. the
fields present lively appearance in pleasant
weather.
July 10. n. Y.
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Not particle Of calomel or any other de-
lctcrious substance enters into the compost
ton Of Aver, Cathartc Pills. On the con-
trarv those who have used cAlomcl and other
mineral poi-on>, 4 medicine, tind Ayers Pills
inyaluabr
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The travel on the Maine Central is exceed
ingly large. The increase is two weeks ahead
of last year.