Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1915-09-29
Political announcements
ELLSWORTH FORMS
A AAGERTHY CLUB
Campaign of Hancock COunty's
Candidate for Governor is
Well Launched.

turned out in royal numbers tonight to
assist In the organization OF q Republican
club supporting the candidacy OF Mayor
Alexander c. Hagerthy, Republican candi-
date for governor. There were also pres
ent large numbers Of both men and
women from Hancock, Franklin and
6urry. The largest Of the out-of-town
delegations came from surry, where some
fifty six years ago DR.. Hagerthy was born.
The big meeting had every semblance
Of the old-time political rally. There was
music by the band, burning Of red ire
and the jolly, good natured and en-
thusiastic crowd. There were speeches,
several Of them, and all were good.
The whole meeting was an expression Of
genuine enthusiasm. The weather was
the only element not in harmony and in
keeping with the affair, but neither fog
nor rain marred the success OF the occa-
sion. At TAO Hancock hall was well
filled. . goodly number Of women being
present. The stage was very prettily
arranged, faced with cut flowers and
pines. A large picture OF Mayor
Hagerthy was shown, wreathed in pine,
and below it was the State Of Maine
pennant.
Seated upon the stage, besides the can
didate, were State Senator s. 8. Scammon,
and County Treasurer Boyd BlaisdeIl, Of
franklin, Timothy F. Mahoney, Fulton ].
Redmsn, Roy c. Haines and Aldermen H.
F. Wescott, Owen H. Treworgy and
William Small, Repn blican members of
the present board over which Mayor
Hagerthy presides. Mr.. Redman was
chairman Of the meeting.
In opening the campaign for governor,
Mr.. Redman said that the people OF Maine
should be proud OF the number OF good
men aspiring for the honor, and that the
appearance of an Ellsworth man was sui.
fcient reason to merit the united support
OF Ellsworth and Hancock county people.
He further said that the popularity OF DR..
Hagerthy as candidate was manifest by
the fact that over 600 citizens had
enrolled as members Of the Hagerthy Re-
publican club. He declared that DR..
Hagerthy was in sympathy with the
needs of the office, and had the ability to
carry them out; that be had a big heart
which had been revealed to the people by
his constant coming in contact with
others burdens.
Senator Scammon, of franklin, in his
speech recalled old convention days and
his acquaintance with Ellsworth men Of
prominence, including Eugene Hale, An
- uop hal
and Mayor Hagerthy.
Roy Z. Haines paid an eloquent tribute
to the candidate in a speech reviewing his
industrial activities in the city He de-
clared that DR.. Hagerthy owned substan-
tial real estate interests and was always
bound to do things for Ellsworth; that he
was one OF the most optimistic people in
regard to the future of the city; was the
city's greatest commoner and backboner
instead OF wishboner.
DR.. Horace B. Haskell, the American
professor OF the Methodist Episcopal col
lege in Palestine, spoke next. He was
called to the stage from the audience by
self to be one of the crowd which makes
things safe and an enthusiastic worker
for DR.. Hagerthy's nomination. He said:
"No man is big enough to be the chief
executive of this State, unless he is hum
BILE enough to be the servant of the COM
mon people. DR.. Hagerthy is man of
varied experiences, versatile, an excellent
judge of men, man OF few words, keen
wit, executive ability, brainy, emotional
and sympathetic nature, indomitable will
and pleasing personality. Brains, SYM
pathy and will make mighty fine COM
bination.
"Giving due credit to all aspirants for
the nomination, no man is better quail
fed by experience to view public ques-
tions and weigh State issues. Dr.
Hagerthy's unselfish service to the Door.
the widow and the orphan, his large bust
ness interests, his touch with the farmer,
his professional life, his minute knowledge
OF municipal affairs, his service in the
House and Senate at Augusta, together
with his rather remarkable personality,
enable him to see questions from the view
point OF the poor as well as the rich. the
common folks, who make up the crowd. the
farmer and business man, the professional
man, the practical man of affairs, the
laborer whose friend he has so often
proved himself to be and the man OF po-
litical life.
"Then the doctor believes in the State
of Maine. He knows her resources. her
beauties, her possibilities and her inter-
ests, and will give himself unreseryediv