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2893Frank Robinson
  • Publication, Clipping, Newspaper Clipping
  • Other, Amputation
  • Other, Drinking (alcohol)
  • Other, Liquor
  • 1886
Description:
Transcription of Bar Harbor Record Frank Robinson went to Bar Harbor to sell flounders, got drunk and almost froze on return in evening. Had to have some fingers amputated
2903Death Notice of Daniel Somes
  • Document, Announcement, Obituary
  • Other, Obituary
  • Copied from Mount Desert Herald
  • 1/18/1885
Description:
Death notice of Daniel Somes, 1803-1882, copied from the Mount Desert Herald of January 18, 1883. Includes biographical information on Somes.
2918Mount Desert Island Maine
  • Document, Chart, Navigational Chart
  • United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
  • 1882
Description:
Nautical and Topographical map of Mount Desert Island. Some tears and a few small holes, but in fairly good condition. Size: 31.5" x 32.75 "
3080West End Hotel dinner menu
  • Document, List, Menu
  • Other, Hotels
  • Other, Menus
  • Other, West End Hotel
  • Shaw, G. M.
  • 8/15/1880
Description:
West End Hotel dinner menu. Bar Harbor, restaurant (Sunday, August 15, 1880). 5 34" high by 4.25" wide. Opens to 8.5" in width O.M. Shaw and Son Propietors
3243Print - Bird’s Eye View of Bar Harbor
  • Image, Print
  • c 1886
Description:
Published by G.W. Morris 11 Myrtle St. Portland, ME 1886. Geo. H. Walker and Co. Lith Boston. Shows streets, house, Cadillac Mountain, boats in harbor and Bar Island.
3308Mourning Brooch
  • Object, Clothing, Clothing Pin, Brooch
  • c 1880
Description:
Dull black enamel on metal. Gold backing and pin with safety catch. Tiny beads on wire in center of pin which resemble pollen.
3415Candlewick Trimmer
  • Object, Furnishings, Wick Trimmer
  • Other, Candles
  • Other, Tools & implements
  • c 1883
Description:
Cast iron tool - handle squeezed together causing blade to cut candle wick. Spring mechanism. Small ring on handle perhaps for hanging. Marked Pat Nov 22 81 Jan 23 + JE 5 83.
3486Affidavit supporting William P. Smith's ownership and occupation of land
  • Document, Legal, Affidavit
  • 1888
Description:
Affidavit in support of William P. Smith's ownership and occupation of land on shore of Somes Sound; signed by Lynam Somes, Andrew Whiting, John Somes, Libby Richardson, and William Kittredge before Johathan Hamor, Justice of the Peace.
3487Abstract of Title for H.M. Hobart
  • Document, Legal, Deed
  • 1887
Description:
William P. Smith claims lot of land and the abstract gives the "grants and conveyances" that include the lot; includes references to John Bernard (1785), Mme. de Gregoire (1787) and many others. Mr. Campbell, Hancock Registry of Deeds concludes that "although the record title of the herein described premises are a little defective" William P. Smith's title may be good
3495Grand Army of the Republic
  • Document, Legal, Charter
  • 1884
Description:
Framed charter of the GAR Post 105 (James Parker Post) of Mount Desert signed by the department commander and the assistant adjutant general. Charter signers: Benjamin F. Atherton, Edwin C. Parker, Nathaniel Teague, Thomas Clark, John C. Billings, Gilbert L. Lurvey, Amos S. Brown, William G. Joy, Jared R. Reed, Eben F. Burns, Llewellyn Cleaveland [sic], Joseph M. Higgins, Alfred C. Connors, Edwin M. Higgins, Albert N. Jones, Daniel Ladd, Richard B. Dodge, James Long. [show more]
3526Probate record Joshua Moore
  • Document, Government, Probate
  • Other, Estates
  • Jan 1886
Description:
Caroline Moore, widow of Joshua Moore allowed the value $99.25 of articles from Joshua Moore's estate to be charged for administration of estate
3624Calendar
  • Document, Advertising, Print Ad, Newspaper Ad
  • Other, Advertisements
  • Other, Advertising
  • Other, Calendars
  • 1880
Description:
Perpetual calendar printed on newspaper - month is permanent while days of the week scroll over top of month. In frame under glass. Business advertising (AC Fernald Undertaker and Embalmer, FA Noyes Hair Cutting & Shaving, Wells & Mayo Dry & Pickled Fish, Graves Brothers Contractors, GW Jordan Sail Boats to Let, AI Holmes General Provisions, SC Stanley Fish Dealer, TW Jackson Fresh & Salt Meats, GW Lawrie Boot & Shoe Repairer, James J. Lawton Canned Goods, Belfast Printing Smith's Inhaler, ER Kittredge Milk and Cream, PW Richardson Groceries, and more) from Manset, Somesville and Southwest Harbor. Framed; titled " Business Firms of Southwest Harbor, Manset, Somesville etc. Maine.". [show more]
3647William C. Moore GAR certificate
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • Other, Veterans
  • 1884
Description:
Certificate of transfer and recommendation to any GAR Post. Occupation: Mariner In Infantry
3650J.H. Douglas GAR certificate
  • Document, Certificate, Membership Certificate
  • Other, Veterans
  • 1884
Description:
Certificate of transfer and recommendation to any GAR Post.
3653Curtis Hamor membership, James Parker Post, GAR.
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • Other, Veterans
  • 1888
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of disability Occupation: carpenter
3654Joseph R. Worster application James Parker Post, GAR.
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1887
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: carpenter Lives in Eden Discharge: Close of War
3655Fred S. Smith
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • Other, Veterans
  • 1888
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: laborer Lives in Bar Harbor Private in Coast Guard
3656Patrick O'Connor James Parker Post, GAR.
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1887
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of gun shot wounds. Occupation: farmer [farmmer] Born In Ireland 16 Regiment Maine Volunteer
3659William R. Kennard
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1887
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: joiner Discharged Close of war
3660Thomas Savage
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1886
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: mariner
3661David Reynols
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1886
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of disability Served at Bottoms Bridge, VA Name may be spelled Reynolds, Occupation: lumberman
3662A. H. Jordan
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • Other, Veterans
  • 1886
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: lightkeeper
3663J? W. Leland, GAR Application
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1886
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: carpenter In First Regiment H. Artillery Says he was in 3 Battery, Branch of Service
3664James K. Garland
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1886
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Occupation: farmer
3665Stephen M. Gilley GAR applications
  • Document, Form, Application, Membership Application
  • 1885
Description:
Application for membership, James Parker Post, GAR. Discharged by reason of disability. Occupation: farmer Two applications, one dated 1885, age 56 and other , age 64 one residing in Tremont, the other in SWH