Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1866-09-26
The Fair.

Last week wasthe most uniformly inclem-
ent of the season. The Agricultural Fair
could hardly have been held under more ad-
verse circumstances, yet it was by no means
a failure. We have not opportunity this
week to make extended mention of its feat
ures, but shall do so next week. The show
of cattle was admittedly the best in quality.
ever exhibited in the County. The horse
show was fine. The Mechanics Hall was
wen filed. Floral Hall was sadly deficient.
The attendance of visitors was large, consid-
ering the awful weather.
In passing about the grounds, on q brief
tour of inspection, our attention was attract
cd by some things worthy of especial note
In the large Hall were many articles of in
terest, beauty and excellence. The display
of fine quilts was never surpassed. An af-
CHAN, of rare beauty and exquisite workman
ship, attracted general observation. 1t was
made by Mrs. D. Watts formerly Miss Lat
tin, of Bazetta.) Our townsman, Mr.. S. NJ.
Garter, had some fine furs, mink, beaver, &c.
In the domestic department, there was a fair
show of tow cloth, ~fannels, linseys, carpets,
yarns, &C., &c.
In the machinery department there was
considerable variety. Sewing and knitting
machines, Adams & Co.'S Ne Plus Ultra
Washer, the Buckeye, Jr., and Excelsior
mowers. Mr.. Wilson had a beautiful speci-
men of the Excelsior, which was much ad-
mired. Mr.. Rathbun had in operation one
of Foust & STATIONS Hay Leaders, which
was advertised some weeks since in the
CHRONICLE. It is a good thing, and does all
that is claimed for it
VEGETABLES There were lots of fine
vegetables. Mr.. VIM. Kennedy, of How
land had "a different varieties of vegetable
products. John Kinsman, of Warren, had
II different varieties. A few more gentle
men of the spirit exhibited by Messrs. Ken
nedy and Kinsman, Is needed to make the
fairs what they should be.
APPLEs.-Some good apples but a small
display.
PEAcHEs.-The crop being nearly a total
failure in this section, the peach family was
represented by only one small box.
GRAPEs.-There was q fair exhibit of sew
eral varieties of grapes, some, of the best
kinds grown.
FLORAL HALL.-This usually attractive
department was sadly interfered with by the
stormy weather. All that was IN it, came
from out Of Warren A magnificent boquet
of dshlias was presented by Mrs. J. N. Ed.
wards, of Garfield. Besides this the floral
contributions were few in number.
THE CArTLE.-The display of Cattle was
pronounced fine, by competent judges. Not
great in numbers, but superior in quality
We would mention Wyatt McKay's blooded
Bull, Buckeye, Jr., as one of the best stock
animals in the county. Frank Kings Ken
lucky Bull, J.. P. Baldwins,' Edward DilIon's
and N. J. Iddrngs' thorough breds are all
animals creditable to stock raisers anywhere
Some of the finest calves ever bred in the
county were exhibited by the owners, VIM
Chamberlain, of Vienna, Maxwell Kennedy
of Rowland, J. P. Baldwin, of Newton, w
Reeves, Rowland, ". H. SOlinger, Bazetta
Justus Hoagland, Bazetta, a pair of matched
calves, raised by Edward Seofeld, of How
land. There may have been others, whom
we overlooked, but not Intentionally.
The third day was devoted to ~trottine
matches. The condition of the track wa
very bad. Yet there was considerable inter
est, though not many competitors.
The list of premiums, which we expect Il
publish next week, will furnish the fact
more in detail.