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7440Natural School Geography
  • Publication, Book
  • Jacques Redway
  • 1898
Description:
Natural School Geography book used in Mount Desert schools. "Property of the Town of Munt Desert No. 8" written on inside front cover.
1546A Souvenir of Bar Harbor and Mount Desert Island
  • Publication, Book
  • 1893
Description:
Many photographs of 19th century Bar Harbor "cottages" and views. Also includes advertisements and two pages of narrative. No publisher indicated. A reproduction of this book may be found at 008.029.
1551The Comprehensive Teachers' Bible
  • Publication, Book
  • 1898
Description:
Contains Old and New Testaments, helps to Bible study, a new concordance, elementary introductions to the Hebrew and Greek languages, and an indexed Bible Atlas. Inscribed W.H. Whitmore, Emma A. Whitmore Paper inserted contains recipe for mock apple pie written on receipt of W.H. Whitmore "dry and fancy goods" store.
1569The White House Cook Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Gillette, Mrs. F. L. and Hugo Ziemann, Steward of the White House
  • N.D. Thompson
  • 1897
Description:
" Cooking, toilet, and household recipes; menus, dinner-giving, table etiquette; care of the sick, health suggestions; facts worth knowing, etc. etc." "A comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home" Full-page photographs of Frances Folsom Cleveland and Carrie Scott Harrison in front. Written in pencil on front page: Miss (?) Mary H. Whitmore Inserted with in book are a floral card that reads, "Love, Honour, Hope & JoyFill Every Year of Thine" and a small "affectionate greeting" from Joseph Whitmore. [show more]
12430Mrs. Clarke's Cook Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Clark, Annie Mrs.
  • The National Tribune
  • 1899
Description:
"Over one thousand of the best up-to-date receipts for every conceivable need in kitchen and other departments of housekeeping." Introductory section on "Domestic Cookery"; essay on art and history of cookery; other sections on invalid diet, and a separate part on household management (marketing, table linens, etc.) Inscribed on title page: Ava Rice Bordeaux, Mrs. Flora Bordeaux
12439Epworth Songs:
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Songs & music
  • Berry, Joseph F. & Gabriel, Chas. H. editors
  • Hunt and Eaton
  • 1893.
12496A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898)
  • Publication, Book
  • H.W. Small, M.D.
  • 1898
Description:
A History of Swan's Island, Maine by H.W. Small, M.D. (published 1898).Chapters on Aborigines, Settlement and land titles, Col. James Swan, early settlers, Gott's Island, fishing industry, municipal records.
12584John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
Description:
Originally published in the Century Magazine; the author knew John Gilley well and appreciated his hard work clearing fields, building dwellings, fished, raised a family, etc. He was a "hard-working, stout hearted man".
12612The New Brunswick Readers: Second Primer
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Readers
  • Educational Book Co. Limited
  • 1899c.
Description:
Booklet size reader, printed in Canada. Written on cover: Meredith Bordeaux
12613Wrecked on the Bermudas: the thrilling adventures of three boys. A true story of the present age.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Shipwrecks
  • Meyer, Captain W. E.
  • 1892
Description:
Appears to be nonfiction. Illustrated. Inscription reads: Miss Meyer's sends her compliments to Mrs. Rumill and wishes her a Merrry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Decb. 15th. 94 Reid Street Bermuda
12671History of Odd Fellowship: The Three Link Fraternity
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fraternal organizations
  • Stillson, Henry Leonard, ed.
  • Fraternity Publishing Company
  • 1897
Description:
A history of the Odd Fellows; Inscribed W.H. Whitmore [likely Warren H., 1864-1920, buried in Seal Harbor cemetery]
12693A Study of the Life of Jesus the Christ in Fifty-Two Lessons
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Religion
  • Hazard, M.C.and John Luther Kilbon
  • Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society
  • 1892.
Description:
"Three Grades for Sunday-Schools, Bible cclasses, Normal Classes, Sunday-School Assemblies, and Institutions of Learning Where the Bible is Taught". Textbook, includes Bible Dictionary and historical map of Palestine. Marked on front pages: "Mary B. Somes, Jan., 1897".
12743Sacred Songs No. 1
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, and Geo. C. Stebbins
  • 1896
Description:
"Compiled and arranged for use in Gospel Meetings, Sunday Schools, Prayer Meetings, and other Religious Services." Publ. by Biglow & Main Co., NY. Contains title, first line and topical indexes.
12745Gospel Hymns No. 6
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Sankey, Ira D., James McGranahan, Geo. C. Stebbins
  • 1891
Description:
Stated on cover: "For Use in Gospel Meetings and Other Religious Sevices." Publ. by The John Church Co., Cincinnati. Contains title, first line and topical indexes. Handwritten in front pages: "Mrs. Lena A Folger, #10 Poplar St, Boston; Mrs. Lettie Rumill".
12756Pentecostal Hymns, No.2
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Hymn Books
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Date, Henry, selector
  • 1898
Description:
"A Winnowed Collection for Evangelistic Services, Young People's Societies and Sunday-Schools." Music editors: E.A. Hoffman and J.H. Tenney. Inscribed: Mrs. E. B. Rumill. Includes title, first line and topical indexes.
12771Shorter Course in Algebra
  • Publication, Book
  • Wentworth, G.A.
  • 1890
Description:
Designed for schools that don't have time for the full course (per introduction); principles are illustrated; problems given for practice. Inscribed Rubie Higgins; Property of the Townof Mt. Desert label pasted inside front cover.
12782A New Graded Spelling-Book
  • Publication, Book
  • Graves, Joseph A.
  • Ginn & Co.
  • 1890
Description:
Emphasizes words in common use that are difficult to spell. Label pasted in front shows that the book is the "property of the Town of Mt. Desert" No. 97 and gives the rules, such as inspection by the teacher very two weeks, students must pay for "material injury" to the book.
12815Fish and Game Laws Maine-1899
  • Publication, Book
  • Carleton, Leroy T.
  • Press of Kennebec Journal
  • 1899
Description:
This is a revision of the fish and game laws for the state of Maine. It includes such topics as the prohibition against use of dynamite, closing time for hunting or fishing designated species, and the like.
12874John Gilley: Maine Farmer and Fisherman
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Biography
  • Other, Gilley, John
  • Other, Mount Desert Island
  • Eliot, Charles W.
  • Idlewild Press
  • 1899
Description:
Originally an article in the Century Magazine, published 50 years prior. this work tells the story of John Gilley, who " by hard toil cleared fields, built dwellings, fished on forgotten waters, reared families and...managed schools and churches and administered self-governing communities." Gilley was born on Cranberry Island and lived most of his life on Baker's Island.
12910Twice Told Tales.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fiction
  • Hawthorne, Nathaniel
  • Hurst and Co.
  • 1897.
13673Bar Harbor Guide, Business Directory and Reference Book.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Bar Harbor
  • Other, Business & Finance
  • Other, Business enterprises
  • W.H. Sherman
  • 1890.
13859Complete Graded Arithmetic;
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Education
  • Other, Mathematics
  • Thomson, James B.
  • Maynard, Merrill & Co.
  • 1894
13895United States at War with Spain and the History of Cuba
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, History
  • Other, United States
  • Other, War
  • White, Trumbull
  • International Publishing Co.
  • 1898.
1392240th Annual Report of the Bank Examiner of the State of Maine...
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Banking
  • Other, Maine
  • Burleigh & Flynt
  • 1896
Description:
...on the condition of the Savings Banks, Trust and Banking Companies, Loan and Building Associations and Foreign Banking Companies Having License to do Business in the State
17058 List of Lights and Fog-Signals on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States.
  • Publication, Book
  • Other, Fog lights
  • Other, Fog signals
  • Other, Light houses
  • Other, Maine coast
  • Government Printing Office
  • 1892
Description:
Book: List of Lights and Fog-Signals on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. "Corrected to January 1, 1892."