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• EDWARD B. MEARS A. STROUD RODICK •

| EDWARD B. MEARS & CO.

NEW FIREPROOF BUILDING MODERN VAULTS

SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES TO RENT

VAULTS FOR STORAGE OF SILVER AND VALUABLES

Ladies' Waiting Room with toilet, writing desk, telephone, magazines, etc.

BAR HARBOR REAL ESTATE

IN ALL ITS BRANCHES

{Bar Harbor, Maine •

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202 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pa.

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OF BAR HARBOR, MAINE

MOUNT DESERT ISLAND *

xxxxxxxxHE LARGEST ISLAND on the coast of New

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■*> the isle of the desert mountains.

England, was discovered in 1604, by Champlain
L' Isle des Monts Desert," or
In its com-
jftlltltjc paratively small area of about one hundred
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fifteen ponds and lakes, from a few acres to several square
miles in area, deep gorges and picturesque glens, bold
promontories and broad stretches of forest, sparkling streams,
bays, harbors, coves and indentations of every variety and
form. Its mountains can be seen sixty miles at sea, the
highest of them, Green Mountain, forming a stately back-
ground to Bar Harbor, the Queen of American Summer
Resorts, which nestles on a wooded plateau at its foot,
where the waters of Frenchman's Bay mingle with the broad
Atlantic.

Bar Harbor, in the Town of Eden, takes its name from
the sand bar which connects the main island with Bar Island,
and forms an inner and outer harbor, in one or the other of
which vessels can find shelter from any gale that blows.
There are nine hotels in the village, and a large number of
elegant and costly summer residences. Among the owners
and summer occupants of these beautiful homes are many of
the most distinguished people of the country.

Bar Harbor owes its popularity as a summer resort to
the natural advantages and attractions it possesses, including

magnificent mountain and ocean scenery, beautiful lakes and
streams, enchanting woodland vistas, delightful drives amid
ever varying surroundings, charming walks, fishing, boating
and fresh, bracing air. Among its public conveniences and
improvements are a pure and adequate water supply, a
perfect system of drainage, electric lighting, excellent postal,
telephone and telegraph service, good roads and a compre-
hensive system of bridle paths. The Kebo golf links are
second to none in New England. Of the many good roads
which traverse the length and breadth of the island it is
difficult to decide which opens up the most beautiful scenery.

The Atlantic or Ocean Drive skirts the base of Newport
Mountain and follows the shore southward, past Schooner
Head and the Spouting Horn, Anemone Cave, Thunder Cave,
Newport Beach and Great Head to Otter Cliffs. The road in
many places is cut out of the solid ledge, and winds along
the edge of precipices or by the brink of the restless sea.
Turning inland again by the placid waters of Otter Creek
the road makes homeward through the grand and rugged
scenery of the Gorge, between the wooded battlements of
Newport and the steep, bare cliffs of Dry Mountain.

The Cornice or Bay Drive is a continuation of Eden
street, beginning at the dell which shelters the outlet of
picturesque Duck Brook and climing along the beetling
face of the cliffs, high above the blue waters of the bay, to
the historic little hamlet of Hulls Cove, in whose rustic
graveyard repose the ashes of the De Gregoires, the heirs of

Sieur de la Motte Cadillac, and grantees under the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts of the whole island of Mount Desert.
From this point the Breakneck and Norway Drives strike
inland, opening up an endless variety of lake and woodland
scenery.

The Twenty-two Mile Drive takes the visitor by the
Ocean Drive to Otter Creek, thence by the attractive Sea
View Drive along the shore to Seal Harbor; through that
pretty little village and along the Sea Wall to Northeast
Harbor, on by the deep blue waters of Somes Sound, an
inland sea that would shelter the navies of the world, to the
quiet little hamlet of Somesville. After one of the chicken
dinners for which the place is famous, the drive is again
resumed through the woods and by Eagle Lake homeward.

The bridle paths, laid out and kept in good condition
through the tireless energy of the V. I. A. Committee, open
up a variety of scenery which cannot be reached otherwise.
In the extent of territory covered by the view the Green
Mountain paths lead, the most popular one to reach the
summit being the Gorge Path. The return is made over the
long spur of the mountain in a zigzag path, opening up new
stretches of hill, lake and ocean scenery at every turn. At
one's feet are the silvery waters of Eagle Lake, while the
hoary head of Katahdin marks the limit of the view.
Well denned paths also lead to all of the
other mountain peaks. The Shore Path, a
promenade skirting the shore from the
wharves to Cromwells Harbor, is a fea-
ture in itself. By moonlight it is almost .,

romantic and beautiful promenade, while in daylight it is
an unending source of pleasure and joy to the children.
Convenient, open at all hours, and always cool and refresh-
ing, it is a charming place of resort within a few minutes'
walk of the hotels.

The harbor is an ideal sheet of water for boating, and
all kinds of craft from the birch bark canoe to the sloop or
motor launch can be found at the boat wharves. Fishing
gear and bait are supplied if desired, and a competent sailor
and fisherman to take charge. Well fitted steamers ply on
the bay and call at neighboring resorts, and one fond of the
water can spend all the time thereon that he chooses.

New and valuable additions to Bar Harbor's many attrac-
tions include the handsome granite postoffice, the splendid
Y. W. C. A. building and the magnificent Jesup Memorial
Library. The swimming pool on the West street shore,
connected with which are a fine clubhouse and casino and
several good tennis courts, and the Arts Building, situated
on the Cromwell Harbor road, near the Kebo Valley Club
golf links offers splendid attractions.

To those who would hold communication with Nature
in her wildest and grandest moods, Bar Harbor offers
such facilities as are presented nowhere else; and the
lover who would woo her in her gentle guise will find
here also richest opportunity. To the
wearied man of business and to the tired
votary of fashion, Nature extends alike
a welcoming hand, promising to each
genuine recreation and enjoyment.

BAR HARBOR AS SEEN FROM BAR ISLAND

ROBINHOOD PARK, ON THE OTTER CREEK ROAD

A VIEW OF THE HALLWAY IN ONE OF THE SUMMER COTTAGES

PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE HARBOR

TURBULENT WATERS OF FRENCHMAN'S BAY AS SEEN FROM THE SHORE PATH

SAND BEACH, ON THE OCEAN DRIVE

THE MEADOW IN THE GORGE

TORPEDO BOAT DESTROYERS AND BATTLESHIPS IN THE LOWER HARBOR

BATTLESHIPS IN THE UPPER HARBOR, SHOWING FLAGSHIPS OF TWO WARS

Hartford i >!ympia

MAIN STREET BETWEEN COTTAGE AND MT. DESERT STREETS

THE GORGE DRIVE BETWEEN NEWPORT AND DRY MOUNTAINS

OCEAN DRIVE NEAR SAND BEACH-BEEHIVE MOUNTAIN IN DISTANCE

DUCK BROOK FALLS

EX-PRESIDENT TAFT ON THE KEB I I oI.F LINKS— BUILDING OF ARTS IN THE BACKCRCUND

STEEL PIER OF THE MOUNT DESERT READING OOM AND HARBO . EW

A TYPICAL VIEW ON THE COAST OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND

ST. SAVIOUR'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, MT. DESERT STREET

PANORAMIC VIEW OF BAR HARBOR

'KENARDEN LODGE," ON THE SHORE PATH

THE FABBRI COTTAGE

U. S. S OLYMPIA AT ANCHL R AT BAR HARBOR

PULPIT ROCK ON THE SHORE PATH

SURF VIEW ON THE SHORE PATH

AN ITALIAN GARDEN AT "BLAIR EYRIE"

NEWPORT MOUNTAIN

DRY MOUNTAIN GRlfc

PANORAMIC VIEW FROM BLAIR EYRIE

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MOUNT DESERT STREET, LOOKING WEST FROM MAIN STREET

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REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS FIRMS OF BAR HARBOR, MAINE

S. J. CLEMENT

MUSIC STORE

PIANOS and SEWING MACHINES
Victor and Edison Talking Machines

Motorcycles and Bicycles

99 Main Street

FRED A. GONYA

PHARMACIST

Compounding physicians prescriptions a specialty

Agent for Hurler's, and Page-Shaw's
CHOCOLATES

Corner of Main and Cottage Streets

MME. YOVIN

Designer

Importer

Original Designs in EVENING GOWNS
DANCING FROCKS. SPORT COATS
and LINGERIE DRESSES
Paris New York, 20 West 45th Street

Summer Season,
Bar Harbor. Maine. Lakewood. N. J.

CHARLES A. KEUCHER, Ph. G.

APOTHECARY

Prescriptions filled as written

Only the best materials used

Soda Water — the most delicious in tow->
58 Main Street

CLARK COAL CO.,

Coal, Wood, Charcoal

AND KlXbLIXGS

Special attention given to coaling steam yachts

67 West Street, foot of Rodick Street

Telephone 202

A. B. Leland, Gen. Man. A. S. Kingsley. Treas.

JAMES E. MARC YES

PIANO TUNER

23 High Street
Telephone 51

FRANK T. YOUNG CO.

Frank T. Young. President
John P. Carney, Treas. and Manager

Plumbing
Steam and Hot Water Heating

170 Main Street, opposite Mt. Desert Street
Telephone 407

L. P. CARTER

PLUMBING

Steum and Hot Water Heating

4b Cottage Street

F. L. CARTER

Paint in"' and Interior Decoration

Dealer in Wall Papers, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, etc.

46 Cottage Street

Telephone

ELLSWORTH FOUNDRY

AND MACHINE WORKS

MACHINISTS AND FOUNDERS

FULLY EQUIPPED GARAGE

Storage by day or month Repair Work aSpecialty

Complete line ol Accessories

Cottage Street Telephone 555

HENRY A. LAWFORD

Painter, Paper Hanger
and Decorator

Deales in Wall Papers. Paints, Oils, Varnishes,

Glass, etc.

SIGN PAINTING

212 Main Street Telephone" 179-3

NTCKERSON, SPRATT& GREELEY

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in

HAY, STRAW, GRAIN, FLOUR

Mill Feed and Kerosene Oil
Rye Straw always in stock

Cupped Oats a specialty
37 West Streei

S. L. KINGSLEY & CO.

Real Estate, Yacht Brokers
Insurance of all kinds

Lyford i Woodward Block Tel, 2K1-1I

J. II. SAWYER

WATCHMAKER
JEWELER
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°8 Main Street

b. s. higgins
Groceries and Provisions

Imported and Domestic Canned Goods

P. E. Sharpies Gilt Edge: Pleasant Valley, and

Poland Spring Butter, Beef, Lamb, Veal.

Poultry, Game, Fruits. Vegetables,

Eggs, etc. AIsd, Hardware.
Nos. 131. 133 and 135 Main Street

GUTHRIE & WILSON

Blacksmithing, VVheelwrighting

Horse Shoeing and Carriage Repairing

Hardware, Paint. Vulcanizing, Repairing

Bicycles Fo.' Sale or To Let. .'.' Sundiies

67 School Street

BAR HARBOR STEAM LAUNDRY

H. I. Hodgkins, President
M. S. Arey. Treasurer

Hand Work a Specialty

83 and 85 West Street

SMALL & INGALLS

Road \nd Concrete
o instruction

WILLIAM FENNELLY ESTATE

Manufacturers of ■ d

Harness. Blankets, Ki bes.Whiiw

Horse Furnishing Goods, stable Outfittings

Trunks', Boot*. Shoes, Rubber.-, etc,

COMPLETE LINK OF ATHLETIC (IciciDS

Automobile Accessories

, I SOPER

FAN 'i GROCERIES

Veal, Poultry, Eggs, Butter
Fruit and.Vegetables

Telephone

43. Cottage Street

BAR HARBOR HOUSE AND C AFL

E. S. Moi -RE , P iprii

STEAM HEATED ROOMS
PRIVATE DINING
M'Ti i PARI I I .LTY

v ir will find goo'i acom-

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R H. MOON

CONTRACTOB AND Hl'ILDER
Lge Work aSpecialty

Builders' Hardware

Lumber of all kinds

Office and Shop, 334-33* Main Street
Telephone Connection

H. A. BROWN

FURNITURE
DEALER

•.Telephone

Cottage Street

WEST END DRUG CO

PHARMACISTS

Ba B t m b n K od ;i k Agency
b Village Green Main street

REPRESENTATIVE BUSINESS FIRMS OF BAR HARBOR, MAINE

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK CHARLES C. I.ADDS

OF BAR HARBOR
A. S. Rodiek. Pres. Thomas Searls. Cashier SHOE SHOP

Geo. F. Berry. Vice Pre?.
H. F. Carter, Asst. Cashier

Savings Department

A specialty made of Outing Shoes of all kinds
Mt. Desert Block. 84 Main Street

BAR HARBOR AND UNION

RIVER POWER COMPANY

MT. DESERT DIVISION
Office: 105 Main Street

FRED C. LVNAM & CO.,
Fire, Life and Liability
INSURANCE

Office with B.ir ILirhor Banking and Trust
Company

OUIMBY & STEWART

PAINTING and
PAPER HANGING

Cottage Street Telephone 241-1

WM. QUIMPY L. E. STBWART

MRS. G. J. l.ORING

I >l;l AMI 1'' \M V (rn.illS

Millinery

30 Cottage Street Telephone 467-W

E. K. WH1TARER

CONTRACTOR

and BUILDER

COTTAGE JOBBING A SPECIALTY
Shop and Office. 120-122 Cottage Street

M. PERIINSKY
DRY AND FANCY GOODS

Draperies, Rugs and Matting
Pcrllnsky Building 103 Main Street

II. S. NASON & SON BREWER ICE COMPANY

Headquarters for Franl( L Brewcri Manager

Meri'8 Fine Furnishing (itiods Wholesale and retail dealers in

Sole agents for Hart SehafTner & Marx Clothing _ ~ T _ . i ," T? w I'

Crawford Shoes and Guyer Hats KAdl, K LAKH It I'.

Yachting Outfits a Specialty Heavy Trucking done to order at short notice

104 Main Street Office 1 14 Cottage St , near comer Eden St.

DAVIS BAR HARBOR

BUCKBOARD COMPANY

B. H. Young, Proprietor

Agents fcr OVERLAND ALTOS

Gasoline and Auto Supplies

Carriage Building and Repairing in all branches
;■' i.. i7 School Street Telephone 303-W

JULIUS KURSON

THE UP-TO-DATE

Clothier and Fuenisheh

HATS AND SHOES
54-56 Main Street

M. FRANKLIN

LEON W. TABBUT

JOHN W. SILK & SON

DRY GOODS
CARPETS

PAINTING, DECORATING VtxyiKKti. Stlam and

GILDING

Hi >t V. ater Hi: iting

Franklin Building

Main Street

A. E. LAWRENCE CO.,

Contractors and Builders

Garage and Automobile Supplies, Machine Work

Wholesale Gasoline and Oil, Vulcanizing

Hardware, Paints and Sporting Goods

Telephone 248W

THE VERY LATEST IN WALL PAPERS
No. 1 West Street Telephone 176

Telephone 352-W

20 Main Street

SHEA BROTHERS

M 1-nNv, ( 'i INTBACTOHS

and Builders

Special attention to Tiling, Fireplace Building

and Jobbing. Dealers in Masons' Supplies

Akron Drain pipe and Land Tile

123-125 Cottage Street

F. E SHERMAN

Kitchen and Dining Room
Furnishings

Stoves. Ranges, Furnaces. Hardware. Sherwin-
Williams Paints and Varnishes, Oil Cloths
and Lineoleums, Household Dry Goods

14-22 Cottage Street

E. W. DOUGLAS

BAKER

Plain and Fancy Baking. Wedding and Birthday
Cakes, Vienna and French Bread,
Ice Cream by the quart or gallon.

mt. desert nurseries
Florists and Sf.edsmkn

Telephone 16-W

23 Cottage Street

Telephone 51

PERCY KELLY

Fancy Groceries, Flour

Provisions, Fresh Eggs and Garden Produce

P. E. Sharpies Philadelphia Butter, and Poland
Spring Butter. A full line of S. S. Pierce Co'a
goods. Foreign and Domestic Fruits

47 Cottage Street

Telephone 6

Faneuil Hall Market, Bar Harbor, Maine

J. H. BUTTERFIELD
Beef, Lamb, Veal, Poultry, (iame Fruit, Vegetables, Table Waters

Butter, Cheese and Eggs French Delicacies

Game in season a specialty Hot House Specialties

Telephone Connection No- L=>b Main Street

h. e. wakefield

Painting, Paper Hanging

and Decorating

Dealer in Wall Papers, paints. Oils, Varnishes
Telephone 65 Eden Street

"youll always
be proud of ■
your &ico"

ELCO Standardization

—What it Means

TO you — established models which year by year
have been thoroughy tried out and improved until
ELCO represents the last word in beauty, reliability
and seaworthiness.

To us — increased factory efficiency, enabling us to em-
ploy in the production of these models only the most
skillful workmen and the most carefully selected
materials.

To both of us — a motor boat, which by the superiority
of its design, exquisite finish and entire dependability
cannot be equalled.

THE ELCO COMPANY

Bayonne, N. J.

In a word, ELCO standardization means the utmost
possible value.

The Stream-like design of our ELCO Express attracted
marked attention years before it was adopted by the
automobile industry. It is the graceful beauty of this
design which you so readily recognize whenever you see
an ELCO Express.

STANDARDIZED ELCO MODELS

32 ft. ELCO Cruia Itc. Slecpssi

20 ft. ELCO Kvw. ss, Spi d 2m

45 ft. ELCO C

36 ft. ELCO 1
38 ft. ELCO I
Pnvat.' statcroi in
Write for catalog of "Marine Views'

press, 5pced -''■ miles,
ins, r. Flush deck.

Bar Harbor Representative

S. L. Kingsley & Co.

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MAINE

Central

Railroad

Maine Central Railroad

High grade Parlor Car, Sleeping Car and Dining Car Service

Modern equipped trains operated daily during the Summer season without change between

NEW YORK— BOSTON— MOUNT DESERT FERRY

IN CONNECTION WITH

Palatial Steamers from and to Bar Harbor, Northeast Harbor, Seal Harbor, Southwest Harbor,

Manset and other points in Frenchmans Bay

Dining Car Service between Portland and Bangor on the New York--Bar Harbor trains

Visitors to Mount Desert should not fail to take the steamer trip "Around the Hills"

Passenger Traffic Department, Maine Central Railroad
Portland, Maine
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he Printer and Stationer

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Devoted to the best interests of Hancock County and Mount Desert Island in particular
Published every Saturday throughout the year. Subscription price $1.00 per year in advance

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