1896 1897 / 1898 sect Nurseries - -NE Hanter VIS Mount Desert Nurseries clished - Death f chanles Eliot deeded 20.acres of land page BAR HARBOR LIFE. Bar Tharbor Life. in its history is its social development. At the time when the act was passed which incorpor- PUBLISHED WEEKLY ated Eden as a separate town, the civilization of By W. H. Sherman, Rogers' Building. the whole Island was rude in the extreme. The EDITORS: population consisted chiefly of fishermen. The WILBUR MORSE. WM. H. CONROY, JR. principal industry was that of fishing, and the major portion of the inhabitants turned towards Subscription $1.00 for the Season, Entered at the Bar Harbor Post Office as se oni class mail it for support. In all the early views of Mount matter. Desert the browned and weather-beaten fisher- Wol. Fuly 2. 1896. 100. 2. man is the central figure. In the paintings of those artists, who wandered aimlessly upon the CENTENNIAL. shore, or climbed the mountains, to gain a panoramic view of all the picturesque beauties One hundred years ago the present town of of the place, the fisherman sailing in his logger Eden formed a part of what was known as the upon the bay, or hauling in his worn nets just at town of Mount Desert. In 1796, February 22, sundown, or seated outside his rude dwelling at the time when George Washington was mending some article of his craft, always forms President of the United States, and Samuel an interesting picture. The original grantors of Adams, Governor of Massachusetts, a petition Bar Harbor the De Gregoires, here lived and was presented to the general court of Massa- died, surrounded by these simple folks, whose chusetts that the town of Mount Desert be love and respect accompanied that aged couple divided into two separate 'towns, the northern to their grave. Then Bar Harbor formed but a part to be known as the town of Eden. This small fishing village off the coast. A little later petition, with a few minor details passed, and a more prosperous industry was taken up. was signed by Edward Robbins, Speaker of the This was ship-building. The fishing village now House, and Samuel Phillips. President of the changed into a ship-building community, with a Senate, and approved by Samuel Adams, Gov- corresponding increase in wealth. The great ernor of Massachusetts. pine and fir forests of the island supplied It is unnecessary to go into the numerous abundant material for such an industry, and in preliminaries that lead up to this. The fact that a short while It developed into a thriving manu- the community had grown and developed to a factory. degree which warranted its establishment as a Toward the middle of the century the island distinct town is sufficient. Following the forma- became the resort of artists, who hearing of the tion of Eden into a separate town, a call was wonderful scenic beauty, of the place, journeyed issued to all voters to meet at Captain Hull's hither to view it. Here they lived for a time, and make a choice for the following offices: zealously putting upon their canvass the many Moderator, Town Clerk, Selectmen, Constable, grand and awe-inspiring bits of scenery with Treasurer, Surveyors of Highways, Surveyors of which the island is replete. Sight-seers began Boards, Surveyors of Shingles, Surveyors of to be attracted by reports of these wonderful Staves, Fence Viewers, Sealer of Leather,Culler beauties of the place. These paintings of the of Fish, Hogreve, Pound Keepers, Field Drivers island's scenery went abroad, and the place grew Tythingmen. Money was raised for town in fame. Hotels began to be opened a cor- purposes, and questions of local benefit were responding increase in the population was noticed. discussed. A large number of speculators saw the oppor- Throughout the early years of the town tunities of the place and they invested heavily. religious worship was zealously attended to. Bar Harbor was developing into a summer Every town meeting opened with prayer and the resort-not a haunt as yet, for the fashionable, meeting houses and other religious institutions but a place for sportsmen or artists to have an received the most generous support possible. outing. The time was yet distant when it The town officers showed wisdom and sagacity should become one of the most famous water- in their management of municipal matters, and ing places in America. the new town advanced with celerity toward a As time progressed, society found its way far better civilization and a more prosperous here in a quiet sort of manner. Cottages began condition. to be erected to a considerable extent in and That which presents the most interesting feature about Bar Harbor. It was not long before the page 2 of BAR HARBOR LIFE. "Rusticators" began to gain the ascendancy In SECOND DAY. numbers over the natives. Then came the ar- 10.00 A. M. Robin Hood Park Bicycle races 'CT amateurs only. 1 mile race open. rival of the millionaires and Bar Harbor received Boys race 1-2 mile for bcys under 13 years. a great boom. Residences, almost princely, S'ow race 100 yards. 5 mile race, time limit 16 minutes appeared in short order; all the accompaniments 1.00 P. M. Hartor. of a wealthy, aristocratic society appeared with Yacht race for 30 foot bosts. Log race. them. People from all portions of this country Rowing race for Whitehall rcw to-ts, Canos race. and Europe began to make visits here. 2.00 P. M. How's Park. Men famous in every walk of life made their Throwing ball contest, homes on the island. Diplo mats and states- Base ball game, Bar Harbor vs. Milbridge. For rules governingabove events see F. E. Whitmore, Chairman men, lawyers and physicians, scientists, artists, Committee on Athletic sports. every manner of man caught the enthusiasm of 3.00 to 5.00 P. M. Concert by Belfast band. 8.00 P. M. Fire works. the place, and came hither to spend in such Grand recept'on and bali at Rodick House music room, beautiful surroundings the few short months of Tickets for bal. $1 per couple. Extra ladies 25c. each. Exhibition of antiquities, both days at Grand Army hall, corner summer time. With all this increase in popu- of Cottage and Main Streets. lation, and all the introduction of wealth, the Dinner toth days at Fodick House, 75c. per plate. Headquarters of co.m.n.ttee of invite guests, parlors A. and B. town became highly prosperous. It expanded: Rodick House. business men attracted by the importance the Headquarters of committee of aid and information to strangers. booth on Rodick House plazza. place was assuming, established themselves here, Headquarters Knights of Phythias Uniform Rank, West End Hotel. until today, Bar Harbor forming a part of the town of Eden, is one of the grandest, and most Moses unique arrangements of ferns, plants. famous watering places of the world. etc., help to make those impossible sort of corners attractive. PROGRAMME. FIRST DAY. The corner was dark, Sunrise. Ringing of bells and firing of guns. And her escort had missed her: 10.00 A. M. Procession, William Fennelly, Marshall. The music was sweet, and I begged to assist her Order of procession will be as follows:- Platoon of Police. Back through the dark to the man who had Belfast Band. missed her! Grand Army of Republic Sons of Veterans, She seemed to regard it an innocent lark- Uniform Rank K. of P. The music was sweet and the corner was dark Municipal Officers, In carriages. Old People, in carriages. The corner was dark, Invited Guests, in carriages. And I could'nt resist her: Odd Fellows. Monaghan's Band. The music was sweet, and I stealthily kissed Hose Companies, her- Running Teams. Hook and Ladder Company. Creat Scott! I then saw she was only my sister ! Fire Steamers. But she seemed to regard it still just as a lark, Burlesque Hand Tub. Tradesmen. And therefore I'm glad that the corner was School Children, dark. LINE OF MARCH. Formation on Cottage Street with head of column at Main New Woman-' Have you pressed my bloom- Street. March up Main Street to First South Street: First South ers?" Street to School Street; School Street to Mount Desert Street; Valet-"Yes'm." Mount Desert Street to Eden Street; Eden Street to West Street; West Street to Bridge Street' Bridge Street to Cottage Street; N. W.-"Have you polished my wheel?" Cottage Street to Main Street, Disband on Main Street. Valet-"Yes'm. Had your hat ironed. ar- 1,00 P. M. Athletic sports at How's Park, Hose race. ranged your ties, left a note at the tailor's, every- 100-Yards Dash, open to fireman and base ball men. thing.' Field Day Exercises by Second Regiment, Uniform Rank, Knight's of Phythias. N. W.-Well, then, wheel that chair nearer 3.00 P. M. Literary exercises at Rodick House Music Room. the window, that I may see if any pretty men go Prayer. by.'. Music. Address by E. M. Hamor. Music. There is to be seen at Allen's this week, a Address by Parke Godwin, Edmund Pendleton. L. B. Deasy and others. most unique line of Sweedish Peasant's Nation- Music. al Art work. Complete line now on exhibition. 6.30 P. M. Parade of fantastics. The Nathan Ashe stables have been establshed 8 to 10 P. M.Concert by Belfast Military Band. Fireworks. twenty-two years. They can be relied upon. the ,10 shaves No. 2 Component Capital, NOT $50,000. SUBJECT CO TO Avenue ASSESSMENT. Shares. Land Trust, 500 This Certifies, That Scorge B Doll of Bran is the helder of Don These in the No. 2 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE LAND TRUST, which he 1.1k converting 4 the dela da A of Your event by Henry Machanism of and X1, and Parade and enga model in Fajful Crunny Kingsong of This is manymall only ON the looks of the Trustees by the out Net in person di by his allowey upon the suttender of this certificate In Witness Whereof, The Trustees of said Land Trust, a a majority of them, hereunto set their hands at Boston. Mass.. this Perit day of april A D. 1896 allowing for interest the American Pakens and 4 eye Francis a List Made Verson A [Mount DirecNorseness nerw on / on idon 6707297 on to end The Mount Desert Hurseries in 1896. They of ed sprang directly from mother's Oldfarm flowerrow to are etc