Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes Co., O. [Ohio]) 1870-1895, 1871-10-05
THE FAIR.

The first day was one Of preparation,
and but few persons were in attendance
except those who were making entries.
The weather being chilly kept a great
many people away who would other
wise have been in attendance. The
number of entries was not as large as
we had expected they would be, never
theless there was quite a respectable
show, but nothing at all like what If
shouid have been. On the second day
the attendance was not large on account
of the Democratic meeting which kept
a good many up street, not so much to
hear thespeech, as to see the young Dem
ocratic candidate for Lie,u. Governor.
Floral Hall seemed to be the chief at
traction. This hall was very well filled
and the showing was indeed creditable
to the county, and especially those who
were exhibitors. First of all to our right
as we entered the Hall was seen Wheeler
& Wilson's Sewing Machines busily at
work. This Machine, which has been a
little in the background for some years
past, by some means managed to carry
of the First Premium. Every one was
somewhat surprised at this. To the left
was the old reliable Howe, represented
in full force by WeIrman, of Wooster,
and Fl. Menuez and Mrs. Cameron of
Millersburg. From the samples of
work done on this Machine We were
forced to conclude that it Is one OF the
very best. They were offered the sec
ond premium, but refused to accept it,
as they had so frequently taken the first
premium over the Wheeler & Wilson.
Next came the Messrs. Hulls with
their American and Wilson Machines,
and from their number and display,
made such buzz and attraction, that it
was hard getting in to see what they
were doing, but from the work done by
the American il mast certainly be an
accomplished machine.
Their Wilson having the merit of being
withal a first-class machine, that of be-
ing cheap machine but they not hav-
ing entered any for competition did not
expect any premium. .a.l. Jill
Immediately opposite the door and on
the end OF the, platform, stood a fine
Estey Church Organ. 1t attracted
much attention by its brilliancy and
great variety of tone. At the farther
end of the Hall stood Parlor Organ of
the same make These respectively
took the first premiums. The show of
fancy goods, pictures, photographs,
paintings, &c, were good, and exhibited
taste. We come next to the fruit stands.
This department was well represented.
The apples especially were very fine.
Messrs. E. NJ. Wheaton, VIM. Anderson
and A. Wolgamot were the principal
exhibitors in this department, We be-
lieve. The line of vegetables were
good, excellent even. The potatoes and
beets were exceedingly large. At the
lower end Of the Hall to the right, We
find our enterprising shoemaker, John
l. Spencer, working away at his Davis
Sewing Machine, enlightening the peo-
pie as to the great merits Of his machine.
In the center of the Hall were some
of Vinegar, Cider, Wine, &C.,
made BY A. Wolgamot, which would be
hard to excel in quality. But We have
not room to particularize longer. The
stock was good what was of it. The
show of draft and buggy horses was
rather good. On the whole the Fair was
good, but should have been better
encouraged by entries and attendance.
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For the Republican.
Sunday School Workers of Holmes Co.
Attention.
Fellow -laborers:: The summer cam
paign of your labors is drawing to a
close. Many Of you have done nobly.
through the heat and dust of the sea-
son, and are probably planning for the
adjournment of your school during the
winter months. VIII you allow me to
offer few suggestions with reference
to the future of your work?
First, If the necessity for adjourn
ment exist, the labor of the past six
months must not be lost sight of, but
when you close for the winter, say for
example, on the last Sunday in October
1870, let it be well understood, that
you adjourn to meet again, say on the
first Sunday in April, 1872; providence
permitting. -,., ..,,tu
Second, Let the officers Of the School
retain their Office during vacation
months, so as to call the school together
at the proper time, and should the ne
.eessity or the desire for new officers ex-
ist, let the School take such action as
may be necessary as soon as possible af-
ter meeting nextSSpring, and may sue
cess attend your efforts in this noble
work. Fraternally, "-
WI. SHARPE,
Cor. Sec. Holmes Co. S. s. Union.