Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-10-20
THE COUNTY FAIR.

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Tuesday last The exhibition, though small
as regards the number and variety Of many
articles, was, nevertheless, highly creditablei
and exceeded the expectations Of almost
every one One day, however, is entirely too
short for such purpose. 1t was nearly noon
by the time all the articles for the exhibition
we're on the ground, and by the time the
Committees for examination, could get thro'
the crowd, the day was nearly gone. Under
such circumstances many things were neces- |
sarily slightly examined, and some entirely
overlooked and perhaps injustice done where
none was intended. In some instances, per-
haps, notices ought to have been given Of
articles of merit, where the Committe had no
authority to award premiums. There were
many things that we could only glance at for
want Of time
The largest collection Of vegetables and
fruit was exhibited by William Thomas who
resides few miles east of Petersburg, near
Bear Gap. He exhibited some of the finest
water melons we have seen, besides apples,
| peaches, honey, &c. Mr.. Thomas has been
engaged in this kind of business about five
years and in his success, has set an example
that we hope may not be lost on others.
There were variety of fine apples exhibited.
| besides those that were awarded premiums.
Jacob Painter had some very fine vandevers
Jacob Young some choice apples besides
some fine celery. Some extra large apples
by Mrs. Samuel Campbell and some excel
lent Belle0owers from the garden of Judge
Jordan. Also some fine ounces by Mrs ia
cob Heller.
Mr.. G. o. Bachman, of Sunbury, exhibited
some very fine pumpkins, and Mr.. Peter
H;leman very large winter cashaws or
squashes. Mr.. Apsley and DR.. Peale also
exhibited fine pumpkins. The Potatoes gen.
orally were we're fne. Col. james Cameron
exhibited some very fine MERGERS and pink
eyes Charles Pleasants. ESQ., also had some
fine specimens of potatoes
There was considerable display of excellent
butter on the ground. In this department
we think our farmers are rapidly improving
Bonham r. Kase exhibited Is pounds Of fine
quality. Mrs. Nesbit, Mrs. Oberdorf Mrs
specimens.
We also observed some needle work and
embroidery, as well as some specimens in the
fine arts, such as paintings and crayon sketch
es. Mrs. DR.. Shindel exhibited handsome
embroidered table cover. Miss. Malinda
, Weiser handsome ottoman-and also one
by Mrs. George Weise-somc fine specimens
5 of embroidery by Mrs. Bruner at &C years Of
| age--and q pretty specimen by Rebecca
b. Friling, at years.
S There were also number Of quilts, but we
did not observe by whom. Besides we are
conscientiously opposed to the useless waste
; of labor in cutting up cloth for the mere pur.
pose of sewing it together. There was also
some handsome needle work collars by Miss
: Kate o. Goblin and Mrs. VIM. Il. Grant
: crochet work by the Misses Welker and Miss
Mary Brosious-some fine embroidery and GRO
chet work by Miss Cuthbert and Mrs. Sarah
Goblin. In paintings We observed q handsome
A portrait by an ametuer Artist Some pas
t tel paintings 10y Miss Elizabeth Donnel anc
q several by Miss Hester Brisben of Sudbury
q Messrs Neuer & Iartz of this place exhi
n bited some Of the fattest and best looking
# beef we ever saw, from an OK weighing l00i
a pounds, the second one of that size killet
g within few days.
e A loaf of beautiful white bread made with
e out yeast by Mrs. Jacob Seasholtz, attracted
IF our attention. Its favor was equal to its ap
j. pearance Mrs. H. Michael, also exhibited
rs loaf Of very fine bread. There is nothing
T. which so richly deserves encouragement, a
re good bread making.
r One of the principle objects OF attractio
10 was the large lemon tree of Mr.. HERNIA
q X line Of Upper Augusta, in full bearing, ha,
ID ing on its branches, perhaps or dozen |,
y, mons, considerably larger than the importe
of article. 1t is probably the largest tree
III the kind in Pennsylvania
ye A few fine cattle were Exhibited, by A /
IS kapp of Norh'd, and 7, Johnson Of Poin
IL There were also few fine horses on IL
he ground, James Vandyke Of Northd had
he fine mare in harness. DR.. Meyer had also
IN fine nag.
IN One Of most beautiful specimen of mocha
es ical skill, was an deliberately and beautiful
ed finished buggy by Mr.. Hood of NJ Ewinsvill
nd We have seen nothing superior to it at al
of the State Fairs for beauty Of design
I'D workmanship.
q There are no doubt number Of articl
that have escaped our memory as we wri
from recollection and have no list or memo
anda of the articles deposited. We heard
ice mentioned by a number of persons who atte
we ded the State Fair, that in point of qualit
no the Vegetables, fruit and productions Of t
he dairy onr cor,tv ovhih;tion was rr,,, oor
ng if not superior to the State
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