Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1910-05-04
GRANGE FAIR.

SocEADee An0uoeH0 Doll
lar Bonus to Bring It Here.
The bonus Of q 900 asked from the bust
mess men Of Ellsworth BY the Hancock
County Grange Fair association to secure
the location Of the fair here, has been ,up-
scribsd, largely through the efforts Of ex.
Mayor 6imonton.
At . meeting Of the grange fair associa-
ton with Secretary Howard r. Whitcomb
representing the Hancock County Fair
association Saturday afternoon, flnal
negotiations for the transfer Of Wymsn
park to the grange fair association wers
sfFscted.
The grange fair association ID now in
position to assume immediate control Of
the park, and proposes next week to begin
work ON the improvements to be made.
The nrst work will b the rebuilding Of
the board fence around the grounds, and
OF the rail fences along both sides Of the
track. The grounds viii b. graded, and the
track put In condition for trottine.
Further improvements will include the
erection Of new horss-sheds and the
building Of . single-dsck grand stand
about oox11 test, with exhibition hall be-
Low, And the erection Of restaurant
building, and toilet rooms for men and
womsn.
George e. Davis, F. A. circuit and Roy
Q. Haines were made COMMITTEES to -
cure bids ON the work proposed.
The association will now make an active
canvas for the sale Of stock. Tho capital
stock IL $4,000, divided into 5000 shares
OF p each. It 10 hoped to distribute the
stock widely smong grangers, no others
being allowed to hold stock, and the in
dividual holdings being limited to nfty
shares. This insures against any control
OF the fair By . few Large shareholders,
and placing the management in the hands
Of the grangers themselves.
With the grangers Of the county behind
Il, the success Of the fair financially, and
~ an institution making for the develop.
ment and Advancement Of the agricultural
interests Of this section, seems assured.
The dates for the fair, % already a.
signed. are Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. %, n and a.
At Saturdays meeting, the secretary Of
the association was instructed 70 address
letter Of Appreciation to the people Of
Ellsworth for the support given the pro-
jsct. The letter follows:
70 ~ Cistss~s Of SsisrorsA:
II 10 my pleasant duty - secretary Of the
Hancock County Grange Fair association to
make the following announcements:
First, we extend to the Ellsworth board Of
trade, Merchants association and subcribers
TO the o. 900 fund our sincere thanks. We are
proud Of the generous expression Of honest
support and endorsement. and trust that -
you have given 30 may you receive.
The board Of directors, through is officers,
hereby pledge themselves, and guarantee that
our project 10 backed BY sincere efforts to
accomplish our aim.
The Hancock County Grange Fair associa-
ton has to-day completed the terms for the
transfer Of wyman park property, and will
presently take steps TO put the ground In
condition and readiness for the hrst fair,
which 10 TO be held Sept. %, 81 and n. On
each succeeding year we shall hold our fair
TO. the purpose Of agricultural extension and
expansion In Hancock county and the awAk-
ening Of greater interest In stock and stock
raising.
Again thanking the kind citizens Of Ellis
worth, and asking you to Join our Boost
club, the Hancock County Grange Fair
association will welcome you at the grange
fair, Sept %. II and a. Cordially yours.
Roy c. HAIxss, Secretary.
o. w. Foss. President.
HOLLIS E. AUSTIN, Treasurer.