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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-09-02
OBITUARY.
PERLEY j. PHILLIPS.


Perley John Phillips, son of the
late Hosea B. Phillips, died Sunday
morning at his home at Church and
Oak streets, after an illness of nearly
four weeks, following a stroke Of
paralysis.
Mr.. Phillips was born at Dedham,
June 10, 1860. He was nine years
old when his parents moved to Els
worth, and lived on Main street
where the Herrick house is now stu
ated In 1856, the family moved to
the present home at Church and Oak
streets.
Mr.. Phillips attended the city
schools, later taking an extra course
at the Eastman Business College at
Poughkeepsie. n. Y. For time
after leaving business college, he was
associated with the Henry Armstrong
Lumber Co. Of Minneapolis, later re-
turning to Ellsworth, where he Aat
since been engaged in business. For
many years, at periods when the shoe
factories were running here, he had
conducted a paper box factory. He
was also interested with ais IA her
in trading, and other business ven
lures.
He took an interest in city affairs,
and at one time served as street com
missioner Last fail he was the
democratic candidate for representa-
tive to the legislature, In his death
the city loses an esfimable citizen,
ever ready with support Of worthy
local undertakings, friendly and
popular.
Mr.. Phillips married Miss Agnes
Bowden of Bluehul, and in May last
they celebrated their fortieth we'd
ding anniversary, Besides his widow.
he is survived by four sons-HerFeE
B of Albany, N. Y; Harvard A. and
Marvyn w. of Ellsworth, and Abe,
/. Of New York; also sister, Mrs.
Albert j. Lord of Meriden, Conn,
who, with her husband, Rev. Mr.
Lord, was here during her brothers
last illness.
The funeral was held at the home
yesterday afternoon at , O'Clock,
Rev. George S. Brool1es of the Con-
greaational church officiating.
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FUN AT WYMAN PARK
Farm Bureaus and Home Demonstrators in Lively
Competition .amone Carries Off Honors
Fine Showing of Poultry and Stock

The Ellsworth fair is in full swing,
with a big crowd in attendance to-
day. This year the Hancock County
Fair Association was favored with
fine weather for the opening day, and
to-day bids fair to be one of the
pIeasantest of the year, and q rec
ord breaker for attendance under
the new management. The hustling
business men who are trying to put
the Ellsworth fair across for The
good Of the community and the adj
vantage Of the agricultural surround
ings, certainly deserve the best the
weather clerk can give them this
year.
The outstanding feature of the fair
IS the splendid exhibition in all de-
partments. Even though the fair
comes early in the season, the agri-
cultural exhibit is pronounced the
best ever seen in this county. Then,
again, the women Of the home dem
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proving that great Improvement is
being made in the dairy herds of
Hancock county. The poultry pens,
also. are well filled with the popular
breeds-Barred Rocks White Rocks,
clubs made approximately 900 ex-
h'bits. Canned fruits and vegetables
of every conceivable kind were shown
most attractiyely, as well as samples
OF sewing and Of garden products.
The flower show made bright the
upper floor of the exhibition hall. It
is the best display Of flowers ever
made in Ellsworth.
There are also many trade exhibits
and a varitable automobile show.
This includes Star car which will
go to some lucky ticket holder at
the Bluehill fair next week.
LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY.
Over in the cattle sheds there is
another fine showing Of purebred
Holsteins, Guernseys and Jerseys,
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East Sullivan.

Albert Colson Of Belfast was re-
cent guest Of the C. II. .Hannas and
other relatives. Mr. Colson's late
wife was Gertrude Pettee of this
place.
John Cary Spring has recently pur-
chased the Fred l.. Circuit farm. Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Woodwork, whose
home was burned last Monday, will
be caretakers. y
Dr. and Mrs. Reininger and sons,
who have occupied the Bragdon cot
tage through August, have returned
to their home in Stamford, Conn,
leaving pleasant memories and
wishes that their first stay in Sulli-
van may not be their last
Friday evening, for the third time
this summer, the lower rail of the
mill bridge was demolished. This
time not a shred was left standing,
and the foundation at the eastern
end was loosened. Each time, the
automobile causing the damage has
been kept miraculously from going
into the bed of the stream, plunging
over the bank instead. The last car
did a remarkable stunt, landing
up, with broken windshield
and front wheel. So far as known,
no one was badly hurt. The occu-
pants were taken to Winter Harbor
by passing car.
Guests at "The Naples" for the
week: Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Dill,
]. N. Dill, Yonkers, N. Y; Miss M.
R. Ross, Staten Island, N. Y; Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas McKugh, Mr.. and
Mrs. Benjamin Thornton, Lawrence,
Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Packard,
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Clark, Lynn,
Mass; Miss Autta Fox, Everett,
Mass; Victor E. Harris, Robert N.
Cassidy, Atlantic City, N. j.; Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Sullivan, Roy A. Milton,
George B. Sullivan, Bradford, Mass.
Master Earl Dorr, jr, of Brewer, is
a visiting guest.
Mrs. F'ronia Martin Cumming re-
turned to Newton, Mass, Sunday, be-
ing called here by the death of her
father, Charles L. Martin. The ser
vices were held at the home Wednes-
day afternoon, conducted by Rev.
Harry Taylor The flowers from
neighbors and friends were beauti
full and much appreciated by the
family. One son, Howard, was at sea
at the time of his fathers death.
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PATCHWORK WEDDING.

Sunday morning at 10 o'clock,
Doris Marguerite, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George A. Hatch, was mar
ried to Harry Andrews York, by Rev.
Harry Taylor, the double ring ser
vice being used.
1t was an ideal giving away of the
beloved daughter and only surviving
child. Loving friends had arranged
a screen of green and yellow, before
which the couple stood, attended by
Miss Carrie Turner of Milbridge as
maid of honor and Irving Small of
Bangor as best man. Mrs. Small
sister, of Miss Turner, played the
wedding march, for their entrance to
the living room, where all the deco
rations were in green and yellow.
Surrounded by father and mother
and a few dear friends, the ceremony
was performed. One almost felt the
surge of love and protection sur
rounding this bride as she stood in
simple dress of white and calmly
took the vows, which opened the
portals to a new life and placed her
in another's care.
The wedding breakfast, prepared
by the mothers hands, was served by
Miss Elizabeth Strout of Milbr1dge
and Mrs George Whalen.
Mrs. York is a graduate of Sulli-
van high school and Machias normal
school, a successful teacher, loyal
church worker, granger and friend.
I'Mr. York comes from Brunswick, be-
ing employed in clerical work by Mr..
Kerr, in the construction of the
Hancock Sullivan bridge.
Mr.. and Mrs. York faded away for
parts unknown for a short automo-
bile trip. Other guests were Mrs.
Charles Robertson, Mrs. Pearl
Robertson, Mrs Ella Havey, Mr..
Whalen and Miss Helen Hill.
Aug. 81. II.
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SLI1'r,y.

Miss Ray Dollard of Beverly,
Mass, recently visited her aunt, Mrs.
Frances Lord.
Earl Gaspar and family and Archie
Grant and family have returned to
their home in Beverly, Mass.
Roy TreWor2y OF HalloWell spent
the weekend with his parents w. S.
Treworgy and wife.
Mrs Wright. after few weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mime
gerode, returned to Boston Tuesday.
Mr.. Backus and wife, of Baltimore,
were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mime
gerode a few days recently.
Mrs. Robert o. Smith and ]. Cor
don Smith, of Holden, recently Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. Herbert Gaspar.
w. H. Turner, R. L. Kimball and
his mother, Mrs. Frank Kimball, of
Augusta, spent the weekend in town,
returning Sunday, accompanied by
Mrs. E. S. Morang, Mrs. r. L. Kim
ball and son Ashley who have been
guests at the home of Lena Sperry
for two weeks
' Miss Josephine L. Horton re-
turned to her home in Bar Harbor
last Tuesday, after a visit with her
aunt, Miss Lena A. Sperry.
Lyman Lord and wife of Boston
are guests of Mrs: Lillian Lord
G. F. ingalls, has been visiting
relatives at West fremont and La
moine.
Edward Jarvis and daughters, of
Brooklyn, n. Y, are visiting relatives
in town.
John Curtis is home from Lowell,
Mass
Mrs. Ruth Hutchins of Massachu-
sets is visiting Mrs. John Curtis
Miss Mabel Clark is visiting in
Massachusetts,
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WEST ELLSWORTH.

Charles and Abbott Kemp of Dor
chester, Mass, are visiting their
brother, William Kemp.
Percy Daniels of Sacramento, Cal.
is visiting his mother, Mrs. William
Higgins. His uncle, John Daniels,
accompanied him, and is calling on
old friends and relatives here. 1t is
their first visit here in forty-two
years.
Miss Ray Dollard of Beverly, Mass,
is spending the week with Mrs. Ray
Gaspar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Trueworthy of
Yarmouth and Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Trueworthy Of Portland are visiting
Mrs O. M. Stackpole.
Elmer Smith of Portland visited
his father one night recently.
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Saroentville.


. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Barbour
of Melrose Highlands, Mass, called
at Mrs. George Barbour's recently.
The sale on the chapel lawn was
well attended, and a great success
financially, $105.50 being realized.
An able and scholarly sermon was
preached at the chapel Sunday
night by Rev. Mr.. Jones of Atlanta
Ca. Mr.. Jones is a guest OF MISS
Sally Eugenia Brown. The sermon,
as well as the special music, was
source of inspiration to all.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bridges have
recently moved into the Cover house
Mrs. Walter Hill, with her son
and two daughters, has returned
home after spending the summer
here.
Miss Gertrude Flye, one of the dis
trict superintendent of the Maine
Children's Home Society, has been In
town on business.
Schools will open September IA.
Harvard Grindle and family, OF
Lynn, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Sarah
Grindle.
Extensive repairs have been made
at No. S schoolhouse.
a Hon. H. W. Sargent has a crew OF
carpenters employed enlarging his
Office at the store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Roberts have
returned to their home in Northfield,
VT.
Aug. 81. Mac
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onstration department of the Farm
Bureau and the boys and girls of
the agricultural clubs make re-
markable showing. The wonderful
work that the Farm Bureau is doing
in this county is reflected in all these
exhibits, and over in the poultry
pens and cattle sheds are more evil
dences of it. So, first and foremost,
this may be called a farmers fair
and that is what it should be, for
the main reliance of Ellsworth and
Hancock county is the farmer. That
is a fact the new management of the
fair has recognized and so offered
inducements that have brought such
fine results. County Agent Bickford
and Home Demonstration Agent
Beckett are among the busiest and
the proudest people at the fair.
But the association has not neg
lected amusement features for the
fun-loving fair-goer. There is live
Iy midway, fine music by the Waldo
boro band, interesting ball games
and good horse racing daily. The
evening carnival is an innovation
this year. The vaudeville show and
the fireworks make an interesting
evening program. Many were dis
appointed last evening, however,
when an approaching thunder
shower decided the MANAGEMENT to
start the fireworks earlier than
scheduled. Nature gave up the con-
test with its own fireworks early,
and the shower passed with merely
sprinkle, but the fireworks had been
Full n
arrived Better luck tonight. The
fireworks are we'll worth seeing.
BOYS AND GIRLS GUESTS.
Yesterday, the opening day, the
boys and girls of the agricultural
clubs of the county were guests OF
the fair association, and they made
a merry crowd at the park. Moth
ing escaped them, and they made
things lively for the older folks. In
cidentally, they ran the risk of hav-
ing their heads turned by the many
handsome compliments paid them for
their exhibits. In the forenoon, a
long line of boys and girls formed
on Water street and marched up
Main street to the park, escorted by
an electric calliope. North Bluehill
and Southwest Harbor each reported
100 per cent. attendance, and re-
| ceived prizes of SO and So.
AT THE HALL.
The exhibition hall is thing of
beauty and of educational interest.
! The general decorations are in green
and white and many booths line the
passageways. Interested crowds
thronged the hall all the afternoon.
The Farm Bureaus make wonder
| full exhibition of agricultural
products, with the women adding
their touch of domestic manufac-
lures. Eight Farm Bureaus made
community exhibits, and competition
was keen Lamoine carried off first
honors, premium of $40, with
North Ellsworth and Trenton re-
ceiving second and third respectively
! In the home economics department
Lamoine again took first, with Tren-
| ton second.
An exhibition that attracted much
attention of the farmers was that
showing a comparison of the product
of two cows, one the daughter of a
scrub bull, and the other boasting a
pure-bred sire The pile of butter
under the scrub cows name was only
half the size of that under the name
of the aristocrat. And 1t costs just
as much to keep the scrub as the
| pure-bred. The moral was plain.
| The boys and girls agricultural
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ELLSWORTH'S PLAYGROUND.
Plans for Improvement OF American
House lot on Main Street.


Work has commenced on ELS
worth's new playground at the
American House lot. For many
years. an eyesore to the citizens or
this city this tract of land will be
developed into a beauty spot ana
an institution which has been needed
here for some time-a park for the
older folks, a playground for the
children. Thus it will serve double
purpose-removing an unsightly spot
from Main street, and forming place
of recreation and enjoyment for the
people of Ellsworth and visitors.
The entire lot, extending from
Main street to Spruce street, will be
leveled, and a rough stone wall will
be constructed on the west side of
the grounds. The front, or Main
street side of the lot, will be made
into a park, where seats will be
placed, and later trees are to be
planted
The Spruce street side of the
grounds is to be devoted wholly to
the children and the equipment for a
real playground will be installed.
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Plans are being made to remove
the garnet in Heathfield Hall, Hands
worth, in which James Watt con-
Quoted the experiments which led to
the development of the steam engine,
to London where it will be perpetu-
ated in the South Kensington Muse
UNI. After his death this room was
locked and remained untouched for
many years, and his tools, benches
and leather apron are still there
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HURLEY HOSPITAL NOTES.

Mrs. Alvin Jellison of Franklin
Road entered the hospital yesterday,
for surgical treatment.
Miss Marion Havey of Sullivan has
had her tonsils removed.
Willard Colt will return to his
home in Broolllin tomorrow, greatly
improved in health.
The condition of Mrs. Arthur Var
mum Of Franklin, who underwent a
serious surgical operation, is much
improved.
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SALISBURY COVE FIRE.
Farm Buildings of Howe Smith
Burned Saturday Evening.

The farm buildings of Howe Smith
at Salisbury Cove were burned early
Saturday evening, from fire orig
mating in the stable. The Bar Har-
Dor firemen responded to the alarm,
but the flames spread so rapidly that
the house was beyond saving when
they arrived.
Sparks carried the fire to the large
cattle barn some distance from the
house, and that also was destroyed,
A fine herd of cattle in this barn was
saved by Mr.. Smith and neiehbors,
who were on the scene early. Some
furniture was saved from the house,
An automobile, two pigs, hay, farm
ing machinery and tools were
destroyed.
The loss is estimated at $4,000,
partially covered by insurance.
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White Wyandottes, White and Brown
Leghorns, Black Langshangs, Rhode
Island Reds, Brahmas, geese, ducks,
turkeys, guineas and bantams. A
four-1egged chicken attracts much at
tention. Sheep and swine are also
shown.
ADJUSTMENTS.
The midway, with Ferris wheel,
rygo-round, kewpie dolls and
booths of many kinds, is lively
place. The vaudeville attractions
are good. These include Miss Far
rarri, piano accordion expert;
Wheeler & Wheeler, roller skaters;
Nichols Trumpet Quintette, composed
VOLTA, comedy acrobats; and many
other interesting features.
THE RACES.
With a first-class track in first
class condition, the first days racing
card furnished good sport. M. I. Col
Inns of Gorham, the efficient starter,
is giving satisfaction to horsemen
and spectators.
There were two unfortunate in
cidents yesterday. Lewis Ryder of
Bangor, driving Fox Trot in the 2.32
class, had nasty spill that sent him
to the Hurley hospital with bruises,
but fortunately no bones were
broken. The other incident was the
sudden death of Egyptian Taylor, a
valuable black gelding owned by
Richard Sullivan of Dennysville and
handled by M. Hughes of Bangor.
The horse had gone the first heat of
the 2.22 class, and was being led out
for the second heat when he dropped
dead
Following is a summary of yester-
days races:
2.1S MIXED-PURSE, $3.50.
Don Mckinney, Big, (Hinck
ley .. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1 l
Lady Maud K, BIN, (Clukey),
Real Charley. Big, (Spencer),
Charles w, Big, (Worthen).. 3
Time-215A, 2.16%, 2.15A, 2.15A.
c.22 MIXED-PURSE. $500.
Peter Pan, Big, (Cronin) ...... l
Belle Giltner, BIN, (Kelley).. 2 2
Vassar c., rg, (Wheatcn) 80.
Dan D.. Big, (McWilliams) ...
Egyptian Taylor also started.
Time-2.16A, 2.1sA, 2.19A, 2.22A.
2.32 MIxED-PURsE. $500.
Little Wonder, BIN, (Sad ;
ler) ........ ............. 5 l l
Service Flag, big, Gray E. 1 l 2 2
| Ambassador, big, (Grindle).. 2 2 Bro
Hedgewood Lady, BIN, Pom
roy D 4ro
Fox Trot also started.
Time-2.23A, 2,21A, 2,23A, 2.23A,
2.30.
The entries for the races to-day
and tomorrow may be found on
page 6.
BASEBALL.
The baseball game yesterday after
noon was between the old rivals, the
Bluehill Badgers and Bucksport. 1t
proved to be very onesided game.
The Badgers certainly had it all over
the Penobscot river boys yesterday,
winning by the score of 161
This afternoon the game will be
between Steuben and JOnesport, and
tomorrow the Bluehill Badgers will
meet the winners Of to-days game.
| The Badgers are touted to carry Off
the Ellsworth fair championship for
! the season
Taken altogether, the Ellsworth
fair this year is the best ever, and
the management deserves credit for
making it possible. Everyone is as
sured a good time at the Ellsworth
fair this year Don't miss it.
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A dog tax of $25 has been made
by the Berlin government. Dogs used
to lead the blind are exempt unless
the blind person is in possession of
an unusual income. Cats also would
be taxed if there were enough in Ber-
lin to make it worth while, but Ger
mans have always regarded the cat
as unhygienic and it is rarely met
in German homes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-09-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Irving Conner and
Nellie Pierce were in Ellsworth
Saturday.
Capt. and Mrs. ]. E. Staples left
this morning for Sullivan.
Ethelyn and Louise Pierce are Wis
sting their grandparents, G. A
Pierce and wife. Wednesday they
will return home to Hollis Center.
Clifton Lord and a friend are Wis
9ting his parents, E. c. Lord and
wife.
Aug. 81. Z.
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~sCOLD IN THE HEAD"

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh
Those subject TO frarua-- 'colds" are
generally in a run down" condition.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Treatment consisting of an Ointment, to
80 used locally, ard Tonic, winch acts
aOufcllIv through the Blood on the Mu-
aeoyes Surfaces, building up the System,
and makins you less liable to colds
Sold by druggists for over 40 Years.
r J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. 0.
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In India there fourishes a species
of tree which produces sugary flowers
that are used as candies. The petals
of the flowers drop from the tree in
the early morning and are picked up
by the women and children who
spread them in the sun to dry. A
single tree is said to provide three
hundred pounds of flowers annually.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-09-02

A minute and inconspicuous black
spider was found living on Mount
Everest. higher than any other
creature on earth. This spider
lived more than 1900 feet above
sea level.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-09-02

The durability Of white pine is
illustrated in a house at Salem,
Massachusetts, which was sided with
white pine in 1854 and to-day, after
240 years, is in an excellent state of
preservation
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1925-09-02

The largest sheep station in the
world is at TERRA del Fuego, the
most southern part of South
America. One company shears more
than 100000 sheep every year.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 2, 1926
Who Plaxeronnd Park.

Ellsworth is to have a recreation
park and playground. An unsightly
Dlemish ON our main street Is 10 be
made a thing of beauty. and OF utility
as well A great majority OF our e!tl-
zens receive this news with pleasure
but it is surprising to find that some
voice opinions to the contrary. They
cannot see the need for such an in
stitution just something else 70 tax
she people for Children have got
along before without playground,
WHY not now? This is the narrow
minded view of that class Of people
who in years past have set back IN
the traces" in every f9Twafd-lookne
movement in Ellsworth. They are
1ow, praise be, in the minority and
rapidly losing ground.
AS TO the playground, discussion
of its desirability is absurd. The
automobile has made the street an
unsafe place for children to play
The public playground not only will
afford them a safe place to play, Dul
give added interest of community
play. with supervised play as one OF
Tbe things looming in the future as
much to be desired and aimed for
But there is another feature Oh
fhis improvement of even greater
5mportance>to The city The removal
of that unsightly spot on Main street
and replacing it by beauty spot is
of greateryalue to ELLSWORTH thaA the
very modest cost it will be to ire
taxpayers. How many times III the
past few years, have we apoIo8lzea
to strangers for the appearance o.
that rubbish-streWn and Need-sf9 " u
lot, explaining why 1t could not De
Bought or sold? Now, for dpolostes,
we may substitute pride ana as d
subject for fostering greater clEic
pride, if for no other reason tHe
playground park is fully justlhea.
q, ,oo,;ra NJ direct nncuniarv in
-
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LOST.

DEPARTMENT PASS BOOK
No. 2213, issued by Liberty National
Bank. Finder will please leave same
at the bank. f. +. Small Cashier.
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FOUND.


DORY, PICKED UP IN THE WEST
ern Bay; lax feet long, painted brown
with rent on starboard side. Inquire o
E. C. Somes, Bartlett's Island, Maine