Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-11-16

OF generous summer patrons. Notably II
this true Of the churches, Of which there
are some six or eight that may Be called
ultra fashionable. The most noted OF
these ia the Episcopal st. Savior's, patron
ixed by the Ogden, Vanderbilt and Sears
families and largely furnished and orna-
mented by their money. 1t must not Be
forgotten that the rich are always re-
liuious. and wherever the votaries OF fash
ion may congregate there will be found
the most elaborate temples.
This village has all the convcniences OF
. modern and up-to-date city. Its electric
plant furnishes light for streets and
houses and at reasonable rates. The hack
system is under strict discipline, and
while the rates are high, no driver dares to
make higher charge than is printed and
posted in every hotel. There is = regular
price to every point of interest on the
island, 80 there is no need OF any person
being duped or misinformed.
The water service for the village Is from
Eagle lake, located but few miles distant
and ct an elevation OF almost 800 feet
above the sea. The water Is delightfully."-
pure and cold 30 that ice is rarely needed
in its use. The police and firs systems are
also thoroughly up-to-dAte, while hne
public library, containing over 1000 vol
umncs, supplies the literary needs OF the
people.
The sewerage system OF the village is
one Of the best and most sanitary in the
State, and was constructed at cost OF
$4,000. The mains are two feet in dia-
meter and are laid very deep below the
surface and mostly in solid rock. When
we consider what nature has done and the
work that has been supplemented by man,
we cease to wonder that Bar Harbor Is one
OF the most healthful spots in the world.
OF the hotels in this village there are
nearly full score ranging from the Bel
mont. Louisburg, Malvern, st. Sauveur
and Newport down to some here board
can be obtained for one dollar per day.
The new postofice cost 1000, and 10 .
great ornament to the village. Perhaps
the greatest addition yet made to the pri-
vate business blocks il the new building
Of the First national bank which has only
recently been completed. II ID an elegant
structure and filed up with consultation
rooms, parlors and every modern conven-
ience Its vaults are absolutely fire and
burglar proof, and in this respect may be
called the best in Maine.
The story OF Mount Desert cannot Be
told in one short article. II Is . story OF
romance and history and one that even
volume would not exhaust. Its recent
development 10 one that gives but .
suggestion Of what the future OF Maine 10
to be. Here the mountains come down
to kiss the -, aud here deep gorgcs, dark
caverns and precipitous crags welcome the
lover Of nature. Here the galieons Of
Champlain and Sieur De Monts plowed
the waters Of Frenchman's bay full year
before George Popham and his cavaliers
founded their ill-starred colony on the
bold promotory ~ Popham's beach.
The development OF late years has been
one Of the marvels OF the age, but II il
only prophetic Of what is in store for
many other spots in Maine. More than
ever are we nos assured OF the truth con-
tanned in the lines of Whittier:
"They seek for happier shores in vain.
Who leave the summer isles of Maine"