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The Holly chieftain., 1904-02-19
A Valentine Party.

Last Saturday evening the Holly ho-
tel was the scene OF a highly artistic
and beautifully decorated soiree given
| by Mrs Duncan and Mrs. Millingrr in
in honor of the latter's charming
daughter Miss Laura Millinger. who
was very much surprised at the event
as she had not an inkling of what was
to happen. having in fact expected to
surprise someone else. This function
was also held as u farewell to the hos
tess's sister and daughter, Mrs. Sprin-
ker, who, We regret to say, has left
us to charm the town of Ellinwood,
Kansas, with her presence .here as 4
resident. Mr.. Sprinkler having gone
there to step into avery lucrative po-
sition.
AS customary with parties at the
hotel, the evening WAS only too short
for the JOYOUS guests and was crowded
with enjoyment for all. There were
two guessing contests which caused
keen competition among those present
as to who could guess the most Cur
rectly. The first contest, which was
"A FloYcr Wedding" was one in
which all The answers were to be the
names OF flowers. This was won by
Mrs. c. l.. Mcpherson, who secured
| the first prize. u pair of loving hearts
that hid within them "A delicious per-
fumc. The second contest was Leap
| Year Contest" and though there was
no danger in it 10 the bachelors, caus-
ed some anxiety on their part us to
its ultimate result. Mrs. II. A. Pet
tee was the fortunate winner Of the
grand prix, which was dainty very
| fluffy pen wiper.
One Of the games that caused great
hilarity was a game Of quoits which
WAS entered into with great enthusi-
asm. Miss Lulu Wood won by her
dcxterity pretty valentine which
showed a pair of loving chicks coolng
together. There were several close
seconds in this game and for time
our eminent banker AMI his partner
thought they had \ first lien un the
prize, but they didn't
Whist, music, finch, panic, dancing
and perhaps some flirting were indulg-
ed in 10 iii in the odd moments.
The guests were gathered in the spa
cious dining room during the carly
evening and cast many longing. in
quisitiye glances at the door of the
parlor which was kept tightly cl' Sed
from al curious eyes. AT last the
door was thrown open and the guests
marched in, to be met with magnit,-
cent sight. In the center of the room
was large round table around which
all the guests were seated at tho same
time. The decorations were exqui-
site, the table being lighted by dainty
pink candles which cast soft warm
glow on the refreshments that were
The Holly chieftain., 1904-02-19
Mysterious Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and
the other fresh and rosy. Whence
the difference? She who is blush
ing with health uses DR.. King's
New Life Pills to maintain it. BY
gently arousing the lazy organs
they compel good digestion and
Lead off constipation. Try them.
Only 25c, at 1kelman's drug store.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-02-19
Tablets. Uncqualed for
Constipation,

Mr.. A. R, Kane, n prominent
Druggist of Baxter Springs. says:
"Chamberlin's Stomach and Liver
Tablets are, III my judgment the
most superior preparation of any.
thing in use today for constipa-
ton. They are sure in action and
with no tendency to nauseate or
gripe. For sale by Ikelman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-02-19
cverybooy says So.

CnscnretA Candy Catl,urtc, the mnaL wnnJ,
derfui medical discovery Of tic agc. y eas-l
ant and refreshing to The tusic, uci gently
and s,stively OH kidpess. liver md bowels,
cnir lieadaci.p. fever, liRbitrul constipatio !
AM, hi.i,nsness. Please buy and try q kf
orc. c. q. to-day; 10, a5. 80 cents. Sold a.
Guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
The Holly chieftain., 1904-02-19
What Are They?

Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. A new remedy for
stomach troubles. biliousnese, and
constipation, and a good one.
Price 25 cents, For sale by Ikel-
man Bros.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-21

Congressman George Henry White, of
Tarboro, N. c., writes the following let
ter to DR.. Hartman concerning Peruna:
House of Representatives,
Washington, Feb. A, 1899.
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o.:
GcnfIemenH'I am more than salts
fled with Peruna, and find 1t to be an
excellent remedy for the grip and ca-
farrt. have used ii in my family
and they all join me in recommending
1t as an excellent remedy.
Very respectfully,
George II. White.
If you have catarrh write to DR.. Hart
man, giving full statement of your
case, and he will be pleased to give you
bis valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
Ask your Druggist for a free
Peruna A manac for 1905.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-21
FROM BUoKsPoRT.

Society Elections-The Perry Ship
Progressing Live Locals.
Mrs. Mary DonnelI has gone to Boston
for the winter.
Miss Margaret Warren has gone South
for the winter.
Fred Forsyth has been drawn as a trav.
erse juror for the next term OF court.
Louis Hill and wife, OF Halifax, N. s.,
are the guests Of Mrs. A. H. Gem, this
week.
Luther T. Rich has sold his farm to
Fred 5. Bridges, OF Portland, formerly OF
Penobscot.
The Christmas sale OF the Elm street
society on Thursday evening was very
satisfactory, about s115 being Melted.
The old shoe factory building, So called,
on lower Main street, is being remcdelled
into store, which will be occupied by
Joseph Bray, OF Orlsud.
Nj ss Nellie Delano has resigned her
position with Ii. e, Buck, and taken a
place us assistant IN the Maine Central
station, the building of the upper station
making more help necessary.
The steamer Merryconesg was libelled
by U. s. Marshal Hasty on Wednesday
for claims in favor Of the Devereaux Coal
Co and the Belfast Fuel & Hay Co. The
boat is ed up with Daniel W. Kerst as
keeper.
Commander Robert E. Peary wa in
town this week to inspect the work on
his new vessel. A quantity of wide oak
has bsen received aftet long delay, and
tue frames OF the craft will all be In by
the end OF the week, after which progress
ill be rapid.
Deluge Engine Co. No. has elected the
following officers: William Robinson,
foreman; Tom Norris, firsG assistant; l..
o. Wardweil, second assistant; Fred
Lowell, foreman hose; Otto Partridge,
first assistant; Ben Crocker, second assist
ant; Davis Clay, treasurer; r. c. Leach,
clerk. 1t was decided to give concert
and bail soon.
Bucksport lodge, A o. U. W, has
elected officers as follows: Nj. W.. Harry
II. Carley; f., William Robinson; o.
Samuel Robbins; recorder, A. b. Anes;
tinanc:er, Geo.ge p, Homer; treasurer,
Walter IL. Gardner; guide, Orlando
Grindle; l. W., Sidney Ripley o. W., ID.
P. Farmer; representative to grand lodge,
Il. II. Carley; alternate, A. B. Ames.
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OUNTY NEWS
BLUEHILL.

Rev. E. Bean spent several days wit b
friends IN Bangor last week.
Mrs. A. Z. HiLckley gave q rounce
party Monday evening, Dec II.
K. c Leach and Parker Clough went to
Bangor Monday OF this week.
Miss Carrie Hoyt entertained friends at
rounce Thursday evening, Dec. Is.
The Baptist and Congregational Sunday
schools will enjoy their Christmas trees
Saturday evening, Dec "a.
Saturday evening Miss Emma G. o.
good was given surprise party, the occa-
sion being her birthday anniversary.
The relatives and neig hbors OF Mrs. Ada
Littletied spent the evening OF Dec. IL
with her, In celebration of her birthday.
j. f. Bracket, principal of the acad-
envy, went to his home in Limington FRI
day, Dec. Is. to spend the holiday vsca-
ton.
Miss Elizabeth Fardy, one OF the assist
ant teachers at the academy, has gone TO
her home In Randolph, Mass, for the
two weeks vacation.
Dec. 20 M,
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COUNTY NEWS.
For additional County, News see other paoe.
FRANKLIN.

The funeral of Jesse Dutton Macomber
Il. Petersen, officiating.
Mrs. Francis Ainsee, OF Chicago, leaves
for her home to day, accompanied by her
aunt, Mrs. Emily Fair banks.
Mrs. Bertha Barton Wilbur and infant
daughter, OF Northeast Harbor, are at the
home OF Mrs. Wilbur's parents, Arthur
Bunker and wife, for the winter.
Mrs. Joseph e. Dunn left last week for
MiIIinocket in response to call from her
daughter, Miss Clara, who Is i'll with
pneumonia. Many anxious friends are
hoping for favorable news.
The burning OF the Methodist parson-
other premises. OF late a move has been
made towards purchasing another house
for parsonage, and the Augustus Havey
buildings are said to be the choice O:
those who are active In the matter. The
old parsonage lot has been sold to Tru-
man Biaisdell.
On the evening OF Dec. is, at the pleas
ant home of MIR. and Mrs. Truman Blais-
dell, East franklin. the marriage of
their daughter, N iss Florence, and
Ralph A. Springer was solemnizsd. Rev.
G. e. Petersen and the bridal party,
standing within an evergreen bower,
were the observed Of large company of
observers. The fair bride was becom-
ingly gowned in white, and with the
groom, received the hearty congratala-
tions OF the numerous guests. The many
useful and pretty gifts were supple
mented by a generous check from the
brides father.
Dec. 10. B.
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DIED.

BUTLER-At Eastbrook, Dec II, Alma W. wife
of George W Butler, age SO years, months
20 days.
CLARK-At Cambridge. Mass, Dec 16, Walter
kimbail, son of Capt Joho and Mrs Adeline
Clark, aged 80 years, days.
DONNELL-At Franklin, Dec Is, Harlan L
Donnell aged 81 years, months, ~ days.
DOW-At Stonington, Dec A. Mrs Mary
Frances Dow, aged 40 years, months.
FROST-At Northeast Harbor, Dec 10, Liuwood,
son of Mr. and Mrs NJ Frost. aged y,ars,
2S Gays.
HAYNES-At Trenton, Dec Is, Melvin d
Haynes, aged 6; years, months.
HUTCHINSON Ellsworth, Dec Is, James C
Hutchings, aged 81 years, 10 months.
JARvIS-At Ellsworth, Dec 10. Miss Elizabeth
jarvis, aged rs years, 10 months.
MACOMBER-At franklin, Dec IL. Jesse
d Macomber, aged A years, 10 months % day 8.
M'CA BE-At North Sullivan, Dec 10. James
mcCabe, aged As years.
NORWOOD-At fremont, Nov 80, James Nor
wood, aged 50 years, 10 days.
RICHARDSON-At Mt Desert, Dec 10, Melissa
wife of Bloomfield L Richardson, aged 81
years, 2 mouths, "A days.
ROBBINS-At Stopington, Dec Is, Mrs Deborah
Robbins, aged II years. 8 months.
YORK-At Penobscot, Dec 10, Mildred, infan
daughter of MIR and Mrs Ernest York, aged
days.
| WEED-At Stonington, Dec Is, Frances Estellt
Weed, aged Is days.
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EAST FRANKLIN.

Mrs. William WEIGH, who has been
quite i'll, is improved.
George WEIGH and Seth Joy went to
Ellsworth Saturday last, and returned
Sunday.
Miss Inez Donnel, Of Ellsworth, came
with Rev. Mr.. KIllam to attend the fun
eral services OF her cousin. Harlan Dom
neil.
Ralph A. Springer and wife miss
Florence BlaisdelI, who were married at
her fathers home Dec Is, are away on a
wedding tour, and 1t IS uncertain when
they will return.
Miss Florence Dunn has gone to Boston
to resume her studies in music, and ex-
pects to take class in instrumental music.
Miss Damn Is much missed, as she is al
ways active in every good work.
Il Harlan Donnell died Dec. IA after a
severe illness patiently borne for about
three weeks. All deeply sympathize with
fat her, mother and sisters, OF whom be hao
three, who were with him through his
illness. He was quiet. unassuming young
man who will be much missed in his homt
and by his friends, of whom lie had many
Rev. P. A. A. Kiilam, of Ellsworth, offici-
ated at the services, which were held Dec
II.
Dec. 20. X.
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BORN.

ATHERTON-At Brooklip, Dec IL, to MIR and
Mrs Almond Atherton, a son.
BOWDEN-At Brownsville Dec $, to MIR and
Mrs Everett } BOwden, 4. daughter. Mary
Emily
tDGES-At Verona. Dec 8, to AIR and Mrs
ZemIi Bridges, a daughter.
BEErCHENOw AT Bluehill, Dec IA, to Mr.
Mrs Charles Bee,chenow, a daugh liter.
CAND tGE-At Brooklin, Dec II. to MIR and
MR. Thomas Candage, a daughter. GAngie
Matilda
D0W-At Stoningtoo, DC ], to Mr. and Mrs
Simeon Low Dow, son. Warren Poland
GRAY-At Oriand, Dec H. to MIR and Mrs Johr
L Gray, a daugn er.
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MARRIED..

BA rES-SPURLiSG-A Cranberry Isles Dec
" by Rev n Davie, Miss Ella j Bates of
South Brooksville. to Jos, pm Edward squirting.
of Cranberry Isles.
MISUNDERSTANDING R-At Franklin, Dec
I6, by Rev + Petersen, Miss Florence B
Hlaisdel to Ralph Ambrose Springer. both of
Franklin.
CLARK-BRACEY-At Franklin, Dec II, by
Rev q + Petersen. Miss Ibis ii Clark, OF
Franklin, to Frank Bracey, of Great Pond.
GRtNDLE-SrEvENS Bluehil, Dec Is, by
Rev X l. Odds, Mrs Amanda } Grindle, OF
ienobscot, To Austin stevens, of Bluehill
JONES-PERKINS-At West Brooksville, Dec
"A, by Rev II L. Packard, Miss Maud Jones
to Harry Perkins, both of West Brooksvile
KELLEY -ROBIN5ON-At fremont, Dec I, by
Lurvey. esq, Miss Vesta Kelley to vii
liam q Robinson, both of fremont.
WOOD-COrTLE-At Ellsworth, Dec II, by
Rev p Simonon. Miss Mary Wood TO Albert
Cottle, both of Ellsworth.
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NORTHFDEER ISLE,

Miss Gertrude Eaton, OF Little Deer Isle,
has gone to Castine to attend the normal
school.
Miss Clara Allen, OF Ssrgentville, who
has been visiting Mrs. William Weed at
Little Deer Isle, is home.
Mrs. Charles Haskell has gone to Boston
to meet her husband, who Is bound there
with a cargo Of lumber from southern
port.
Grover Small arrived home from Brook
Ign, N. Y, last week. He has been EN-.
ployed on the yacht Riviera, and will re-
turn in a few weeks.
The North Deer Isle liberty club gave a
fair In town hall Dec. 16. Refreshments
were On sale, and dancing was enjoyed till
late hour. The receipts amounted to
$40, and will be used toward building a
club house.
Dec. 10. L.
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ATLANTIC.

Thomas Pink ham and wife made fly
ing visit to Rockland Saturday.
On account OF the storm Sunday, there
was no Sunday school and no rehearsal.
Clarence Joyce, OF Bar Harbor, was in
town last week to see his mother, who is
ill.
George E. Trask aud wife who were
visiting at Mckinley and Bass Harbor
are home.
Calvin Stockbridge and wife who have
been at George Smiths, are at c. W..
Stockbridge's.
Mrs. Louise Newman and Mrs. Mary
Sowle, of Gouldsboro, are visiting their
sister, Mrs. Ellen Staples, at Atlantic.
Miss Helen Sawyer, OF Southwest Har-
Dor. who has been teaching at Opechee,
returned to her home Wednesday.
Dec, 10. A.
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SOUTH HANCOCK.

Floyd Haley has been i'll the past week.
ing at Hiram Merchants.
Gertrude Coggins and May Young re-
turned to Castine Tuesday to resume their
studies.
Hervey scammon leaves to-day for
Lewiston as delegate from Pamela
grange to the annual session OF the Maine
State grange.
AS Mrs. Aipheus Wooster was returning
from the.grange last Saturday evening, she
was thrown from her carriage and sus-
tanned dislocation of a shoulder and So
we're bruises. The accident was caused by
the breaking Of thill bolt. Mrs. Woos.
ter was attended by DR.. Phelps, of Suili-
van, and is doing as well as could bs
expected.
Dec. 10. w.
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NORTH SEDGWICK.

Mrs. ii. II. Alien and Miss Sadie w.
Allen spent Saturday afternoon in Blue
hill.
MIS-. Myrtle Closson, who visited her
mother in Brooklin last week, has re-
returned.
Fred Sargent and wife, OF Sargentvil!e,
were in town Saturday afternoon calling
on friends.
Julian A. Moore and wife, OF Sargent
vile, spent Thursday afternoon and even
ing with 1. M. Allen and wife.
Miss Myrtle Carter, of Brooklin, is
spending few days with her uncle and
aunt, George Staples and wife.
c. Il. ClossoD, of Sedg wick, sold his pet
horse to II. W. Sargent, o. Sargentviiie
aud j. A. Closson is boarding the horse
aud taking care of him through the
winter.
Howard L. EIwell, of Woodfords, and
Ira Belyes, OF Machias, were in town from
Tuesday till Thursday OF last week witt
M. L. Efwell. They LETT Thursday morn
ing for Bar Harbor.
North sedgwick grange held its regu a
meeting Dec. 16 with the worthy master
| d. E. Allen, in the chair. After the open
| ing exercises two candidates were in
| structed in the third and fourth degrees
| the work being done in creditabe man
| ner. Refres hments were served and
general good lime was enjoyed.
Dec, 19, RAE.
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Ellsworth Schooner Ashore.

Tho two-masted schooner Franconia, oil
Ellsworth, from New York to Mckinley
went ashore at Vineyard Haven in the
northeast gale Sunday.
The F.anconis was loaded with coal
At last reports she was leaking, but her
pumps were keeping her clear. She has
since been fioated with but little damage
Tue schooner Loduskia, Capt. Thayer
OF Win'erport. was In the fleet that went
ashore. The Loduskia WAS from South
Annoy with coal for Portsmouth. She
was formerly from this port.
The hui OF the Loduskia IL in good
co Idition, aud 1t is thought that she can
De 1oated by unloading her.
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WEST ELLSWORTH.

Harvest Home grange will have Christ.
mas tree at the church.
Miss Helen Campbell is visiting her
cousin, Miss Annie DoIlard.
Benjamin Davis, who has been i'll with
severe cold, is getting better.
John A. Meader and wife are visiting
his parents, j. Q. Meader and wife.
Mrs. Hattie Floyd has been quite i'll
with a severe cold and threatened with
pneumonia.
Mrs. Flora Treworthy, OF South Surry,
aud Mrs. Octavia Stackpole went to Tren-
ton Saturday.
Mrs. Hattie Barron ia spending the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. Emma
Dodge, in Bangor.
Asa A. Mitchell, OF Dawson City,
Alaska, and his sister Annie were calling
on relatives Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lord, who have been STAY
ing few weeks with Mrs. Lords sister,
Mrs. L. A. Dollard, have returned to their
home In 5urry.
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INDIAN POINT.

Orrin Fernald and wife are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a son.
George Lurvey, of Southwest Harbor,
visited his aunt, Mrs. B. II. Higgins, last
week.
The Sunday school is getting up pro-
gramme for Christmas entertainment, as
usual.
B. II. Higgins and Jacob Lurvey re-
turned from their hunting trip In north
ern Maine, bringing what game the law
would admit.
Mem beys of the family of William Walls
attended the funeral services OF their aunt,
Mrs. Bloomfield Richardson, of Mt. Des-
ert, last week.
Dec. 10. II.
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SOUTH DEER ISLE.

Mrs. Laurance L. Pickering visited rel
atives here this week.
M. c. Pert, who has been spending few
days at home left Saturday for Yarmouth
willie to resume his business of packing
apples.
Mrs. Fred Rsckliff and daughter Ber-
nice went to Rockland Friday to visit her
sister, Mrs. Sarah f. Carlton, who leaves
In few weeks TO spend the winter with
relatives OF her late husband in Philadel-
phis.
Miss Mertice Small, who commenced
the winter term Of school here ON Mon
day, became i'll with the measles on We'd
nesday, and the school has closed for an
indefinite period. She is at Mrs. Seth
Hatch's.
Dec. 10. G.
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BARTLETT'S ISLAND.

School closed Dec. 9 after successful
term Of eleven weeks taught by Miss Vina
Ray.
There will be a Christ mas tree at the
schoolhouse Christmas eve.
The community was saddened to learn
OF he death of David @. Bartlett, which
occurred ut MS h me Nov. %, at the age
OF seventy-two years, five months and five
days. Mr.. Bartlett had been failing
for he past three years, and although the
end had been expected for several days,
yet with the close came a sense OF personal
loss to everyone who had enjoyed the
privilege OF cliiing him friend. Stricken
with Bright's disease, he bore bis illness
with Christian tortitude, never COM
planning. He was a great sufferer
for two weeks before his death. He
had no children, but in 1877 he took two
little boys, Charles and Harry Pepper
both of whom died OF consumption at
the age OF twenty three years, leaving
him again childless. Much sympathy IL
felt for the grieistricken wife who is left
alone in the world so far as relatives are
concerned.
Dec. 10. B.
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LAKEWOOD.

Calvin Martin, OF Hancock, visited
friends here recently.
Mrs. John Nevills, who has been with
her father, jeremiah Moore. for several
weeks, has gone to Ellsworth Falls to live.
Charles Garland, an old and respected
citizen, is in very poor health. He has
been failing for some time, aud is now
unable to leave his room.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-21
NORTHEAST HARBOR.

Northeast Harbor lodge No. 2O6, F. and
A. M, has elected the following officers
w. M, Joseph w. Small; s. W., George
E. Turner; j. W, Edwin A. Hodgdon
treasurer, Danforth T. Manchester; Sec
rotary, Alvah l.. Reed S. D, l.. Erie
Holmes; j. D, Fred W. Bucklin. The
installation will take place Tuesday
evening, January 8.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-21

Saturday nights to Bangor only.
Trains leaving Ellsworth 7.I6 m and SIS =
m, and arriving Ellsworth II Sc m, DAT m
connect with Washington Co r X.
tStop on signal or notice to Conductor.
These trains connect at Bangor, with through
trains on Main Line, to and from Portland, BoeL
ton and St. john.
Passengers are earnestly requested to procure
tickets before entering the trains, and especially
Ellsworth to Falls and Falls to Ellsworth.
f. e. BOOTHBY, G. P. & T. A.
GEO. r. EVANS,
Vice Pres. and GenT Manager.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-21

The date OF the minstrel show which Ia
to be given at the Casino for the benefit
OF the band has been changed from Dec.
Y to Dec. 20.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-21

Stephen s. Bunker, young civil engi-
neer of Bar Harbor, started Friday for
Bolivia, South America, where he will be
engaged as one OF the engineers in the
construction of a railroad line In the
mountains OF Bolivia.
MIR. Bunker was accompanied by his
wife and little daughter They sailed
from New York for Colon, Panama, Dec.
20, with party OF eighteen engineers, a
physician and several ladies and chilSreu.
The trip to La Psz. capital OF Bolivia, will
take about a month. La Pdz will be the
headquarters of the railroad builders, and
there the ladies will be left.
The preliminary survey for the road
will take about a year, and the construc-
ton two or three years longer. MIR. Bum
ker is the sou OF Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A.
Bunker, of Bar Harbor, and graduate
from the engineering course at the Uni
versity of Maine, class OF 1897.
He Is young man OF much ability In
his profession and has had cons 'derabit
experience In railroad work, having been
employed on the Washington County, the
Muscogee Southern, in Indian territory
In Virginia, Pennsy lvania, and Ohio.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-12-21

Officers were elected as follows at the
annual meeting of Mt. Desert encamp-
ment, No. So, I. o. o. F., Friday evening
Roy Hamor, chief patriarch; Harry q.
Copp, high priest; Eugene A. Dyer, senior
warden; George Ochs, junio- warden ;
Wellington mcfarland, scribe; Vernon g.
Wasgatt, treasurer.
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FROM BAR HARBOR.
sewing Clubs Sales-Of for South
America-His Leg Broken.

BAR HARBoR, Dec. 20 (specisl) -Edwsrd
q. Mears, Q. G. Morrison aud l.. b. Dsssy
have placed on the market another block
Of lots In tue Shannon estate which they
purchased couple OF years ago. The
lots are laid out from plans made by
Edgar l. Lord, civil engineer, and extend
from waidron road on the south to Mt.
Desert street on the north, and slong
Lsdgelswp avenue and a proposed extern
sion OF Glen Mary road.
Tae strip contains forty-three lots,
averaging in size forty by niuety feet, aud
includes some fine houselots.
Next spring Glen Mary rosd will be ex
tended through the property from Wal
dron road to Mt. Desert street, and will
be forty feet wide as far as the Brigham
lot, and thirty feet wide from there to Mt.
Desert street.