Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1867-10-12

have pure article. 1t may behad at the grocers 1t ii
put up full weights, others ar short weights.
THE FAIR--Our township fair this year wa:
rather surprise. The feeling that the Interest
in the enterprise had so far waned, that but
comparatively little effort or action would be
enlisted to bring out an array of commodities
was met by display, such as has, perhaps
never been surpassed, and an attendance an6
consequent amount of receipts equal at least,
if not beyond anything that had gone before.
Except for the forbidding character of most OF
the last day Saturday in the latter respects, the
present year would have been decidedly in ad-
vance of any previous occasion.
The display of STOCK in its various depart
ments, was quite full. In heavy cattle, perhaps,
it was not equal to other years, but in quality
quite as good. One of the most noticeable,
things in this line was pair of twin calves, en-
tered by w. W. Castle. They attracted con-
siderable attention and comment, and were
purchased by H. ]. Nettleton, for the sum of
$S5. There was another pair of very good
ones, but we did not hear who they belonged
to, A. Geralds had some very good steers up
on the ground.
The IMPLEMENT department was quite mea-
gre L. Il. Roberts artesian well was repre-
sented, and turned to good accountin afTording
plentiful supply of good water.
The collection of VEGETABLES and GRAM
though tolerably full, was more remarkable for
quality than quantity. In this respect Ashta-
bula need have 10 fears of competing with any
locality in this or other states.
Some departments of the FRUIT show were
decidedly good, grapes, particularly, were in
good quantity Mr.. E. L. Traver, took the first
premium on collections, having some ten or
eleven choice varieties, and some thirty mine
varieties of apples. There were some good
samples of peaches and pears but not in any
great variety or abundance. This latter remark
is true of the domestic articles-pickles, pre-.
serves, bread, &c.
DARY-Unaccount5ble as it may seem, in
this region of dairies, was but sparingly repre-
sented No cheese, and but few packages of
butter, of which our friend Heath, of Saybrook,
had as good samples as any one.
The FANCY AND NEEbLkwoRK department was
very full and varied, and attracted much atten-
ton and interest. Alberts gallery was repre-
sented by some superior pictures, that it would
be hard to beat.
In sewing machines, there Vas the strongest
competition ever elected at our fair. The
WHEELER & WILSON, that took first premium
as family machine, was represented by Mr..
Fillmore, of New Lyme The HOWE that took
a first premium as manufacturing machine,
by Mr.. Clover The FboEENcE. by Mrs Rob
erts, and the GROVER & BAKER, by Mr. Jarvis
LAMBS KNITTING MACHINE, was shown by Mr.
Hoisington.
seit of single and double harness, of supe-
rior workmanship, of Williamson's handy work,
took first premium.
STOVES, were represented by Geo. C. Hub
bard, with his new and attractive Oriental
coal stove, and the Steward cook and office
stoves, sll of the best class of stoves. Bixby
& Co. had on exhibition the Morning Glory
coal parlor stove and the 'tHome Comfort. -
The first has already the seal of approval, and
the last is following in the same direction. Good
articles and fair dealers, both.
In FURNITURE, Ducro 6 Bro outdid them
selves. The sett of Black Walnut, in Green
Rep was most exquisite one, and in work
manship. and in completeness of design and
finish, were proud triumph of Ashtabula skill.
The most prominent feature, and one that
attracted the attention of ali visitors, was the
booth of Emory Luce, filed with specimens of
Plants and Flowers. The display was gorge
Gus, and of deep interest. The establishment
he is building up with the aid of German expe-
rience, added to his own excellent taste, and
judgment is quite an acquisition 10 ourlocality.
The HORSE SHOW, owing, probably, to the
weather, was not of usual interest
The Dining Hall was under the management
of the ladies of the Presbyterian Church, who
did themselves no discredit in their manage
ment Neatness and order, and an abundant
supply of well and richly prepared food, char
acterized their undertaking. Some $3.50 we
learn was the net result of their enterprise, TO
be devoted to securing an organ for their church.
By another year, we trust more ample provi-
sion will be made for the accommodation and
encouragement of this home institution-the
township fair.
CHEAPEST ROUTE observation-disclosures for New
York Boston and New England cities, will be glad
learn that the Erie Railway Company is issuing First
ass Tickets 20 New York at 81 less than rival lines
The present authorized rates Of the Company from
Dunkirk to New York. IS; Buffalo to New York. So 70;
and Salamanca to New York, 81 % To secure the ben
ets Of these reduced rates, passengers should obtain