Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1914-08-19

plnahiu Falls, Mdfne.
Entry book for exhibitors will be
o,sned with the secretary after August,
Is, 1914.
An entries for the trotting races must
he made on or before August q, 1914, as
the entries for those classes will positively
close on that date at II p. m.
Entries for the draft contests must be
made a, least one hour before the time for
such contests to take place.
Entries for all articles, stock, manu-
features, produce, ETC., must be made be-
fore Il m Tuesday, September /, and all
persons contemplating making an exhibi-
tion Of any kind are requested to give
notice OF such intention as early as pos
sible, naming articles, ETC., to be ex-
hibted, space required, etc.
promptness on the part OF the exhibitors
will save much annoyance and delay, and
will be greatly appreciated by the mana
gers.
No entrance free will be charged on ex-
hibits OF any kind made by residents OF
Hancock county. A limited amount OF
space will be reserved for exhibitors out
side Of the county, at reasonable rates, but
no premium will be awarded to such ex-
hibits.
Plenty Of stalls and pens will be fur
nished for horses, cattle, sheep and swine,
but exhibitors will please notify the sec
rotary early Of space required, SO that
ample accommodations may be furnished
in time.
Plenty OF water on the grounds to
supply the stock in the driest time and
for all other purposes for which water is
needed
GENERAL REGULATIONS.
ALI articles exhibited for premiums
should be on the grounds Monday even
ing, Aug. 81, and nothing will be received
later than u N. Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Entries for articles and stock to be
made on Monday, Aug. 81, and positively
not later than Il m. Tuesday, Sept. l..
Entries should be made with the secre-
tary, G. F. Candage, Biuehill Falls, Maine.
Cattle not drawing premiums, driven over
five miles, will be entitled to mileage Of
I've cents per mile, distance to be reck-
oned one way.
Stock to be on the grounds by 8 a. m.
the first day.
Stock will be judged at 9 o'clock on the
second day. Each person owning stock
must be on hand to bring his animals out
in judges ring.
Specimens OF agricultural products must
or baskets, and have a suitable place to
De numbered by the secretary or superin-
tendent of the department.
No two members OF the same family can
enter vegetables, farm crops, dairy prod
ucts' canned goods, etc., and fruit in the
same class.
No premiums will be paid except on
articles raised or manufactured and ami
mails owned and kept within the limits
OIL Hancock county.
Judges examining animals and articles
are requested to report their awards to the
secretary before II a. m. of the second day,
ana to him only until after the award OF
premiums is published.
ANY driver exercising cruelty or using
profanity while driving his team shall be
immediately ruled off the ground by the
judges
NO person who is an exhibitor can act
as Judge on the class in which he exhibits.
no premiums or mileage will be paid on
articles or performance unless adjudged
worthy by the judges, although there is
no competition.
otatuities will be paid on articles of
.uelH' farm stock and manufactures not
Included in the premium list, il recon-
usnded by the judges and approved by
The directors.
frem'@ms toiu not be paid to exhibitors
""'" t'eo toeeks after the fair.
Il the society should not receive money
.lUugh to pay premiums to exhibitors in
oa ', 'ney VIII be paid proportionately, &C.
'Oruing to what the society may receive.
rtemiums will be forfeited il not called
~, before January /, 1915.
every animal or article entered for pre-
nun must be owned by the person en-
lug 1t, or his family, and all products
- 'ne farm, dairy, orchard, garden, house
aaop must be entered by the producer
MS special agent, and must be finished
and complete.
hsa AL 'arm and garden products must have
~ produced or harvested the present
.' and only one exhibit Of every variety
ts. tn the same planting or crop can be en-
nv iof premiums in its class.
a.. hioitors, when requested by the sec
- y or by superintendents OF depart
Ills. ass' are expected to make verbal or
,,,s en statements concerning their con-
,s " refusal to comply with such
mi auest may bar the exhibit from pre-
,h awards will in no case be made when