Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-22

their oaon. Every acs OF the Society from
the beginning has beeL based upon the prin-
ciple, that County Fairs should DO conduct
ed Tor the benefit OF the people a. large, and
not in the interest of few men, that the in. |
terests of the Society aud the people are
identical and inseparable, their duties mu. |
suai and reciprocal. Ii the people of
THE CITY AND COUNTY
so sciU at, and will labor unitedly to accom-.
plish 1t, there can be NO doubt but that a
county as rich in varied resources and ex-
celleat material for Fair as Rock Island.
can early and easily acquire a vide spread
and honorable fame 10 the extent
aud variety of its exhibitions. III
we Judge Alright there is at the present.
time general oesire among the people to
give Rock Island county due prominence
aud lis County Fair honorable renown, and
va would earnestly encourage these seuti
ments. We commend the subject to the
thoughtful and unprecedented consideration
of every citizen 10 the county, and in SO
doing we feel that We are speaking quite as
unselhshly 10 the interest of the people. them
selves as 10 behalf of the Association we
uow temporarily represent.
The Society has spared no pains. so far
Fair attractive, and to furnish the proper
facilities to exhibitors and visitors. The
| following
| RAILROADS,
c., R l. & P, R., R l. & St. L., D &
ST. T., Western Union, and 2. l. r. l., have
each engaged to carry animals and articles
ior the Fair IN manner which virtually
makes their transporta ION free, and passen-
gers at excursion rates and it is with pleas
ure We acknowledge on behalf of the So
cIeiy the Obligations We are under for the
courtesy and consideration extended US By
Aessls. A. Kimb ball, ASH Supt., and W b
Grenuell, Agent of the c., R. |. & P.
fres't Cable, and j. n. Congar, Gen Freight
Agent OF the r., r. /. Il 81. L., Hon. Hirs u
Price, PRESS of the d. Il ST P, Fred'k
Wild, General Freight Agentpt the W. Z
and J. r. HiihArd, Gen. Supt of the P. L
K |. R. K all of whom are personally en-.
Itled to the thanks OF the Society and ii,
favorable regard of the community for theii
liberal and friendly arrangements in ouI
behalf.
We would also further add that the faci
tiles by river are upon q like liberal basis
TIE N. LINE PACKET CO.,
through its geutlemanly and obliging Sup't
i Capt T, J buford, has arranged to carr,
, passengers at two-thirds fare and
6 THE FERRY CO.,
o lnder the management of Capt. T. j. Rob
y, lnson. with equal public spirit and accom-
odation will carry animals and article
from the lows side to our fair and back fre
;. Of charge.
q PASSENGER TRAINS
/ rom Tuesday 10 Ftsday inclusive, will ru
iaIy at snoTt intervals TO the immedial
vicinity of the fair grounds, landing passeu
gers at platform erected specially for ths
. purpose, aud from thence plank walk wi
J. xtend to the western entrance at til
grounds.
The STREET RAILWAY
: rom Moline to this city also extends |
% ~Ithln a comparatively short distance, fuI
il lishing an easy and cheap conveyance t
II pedestrians, and one which has rot hereto
tore existed, while the usus! aecommods
iou BY hacks and carriages is as ample i
E Rock Island as in any city of its SIZE in tn
7 West.
L. THE RACE C0CEsE
- confessedly the best IN tte State, and
most splendid condis2p No person coul
y Eish for q smoother or hrmer track, or hav
Il better ground upon which to display ID
GOOD qualities of a valuable horse TIL
- tables for horses and stock are Rlso fri
class, with wells and cisterns convenient
= near. In addition to the places former
O. provided for the sccommod alton of nsehir
ST cry and (. r ming im pie ments the society ha
q, -rected a large and well covered ouildin
for the especial shelter of highly 6nishe
&rrisges and other manufactured article
e. shich will effectuslly protect all such frol
b -ither sunshine or rain.
10 NOT FoRGETTIN8
IL he wants OF our lady patrons house hs
;c been erected containing four rooms. whlc
sill be exclusively at their disposal as 81
y ing rooms, and furnished with mirrors, il
u Eater. and suitable arrangements for al
jqslng the toilette or changing apparel
TIE GO OPERATION
Z Of all persons interested iu good fair
most sincerely desired, whether citizens
- the city or country The society has no o.
D. euds, cheri hes 70 Rnimosities, and vi
O. selcome with genuine pleasure pstronaG
r, rom all good citizens everywhere. We a.
peal to the people. and the choIe people.
. 10 the society the honor of having the Ia
O. yest Assem- blsRe, and afford the mselves II
st proud satisfaction of getting ur the large
h. fAu ever known anywhere In this part of II
State We have full faith in the patron ap
B" and support Of the people, and in return "
a pledge on the part of the society. its office
&c and superintendents. fair play to all pArt'
il ard in every department.
S. F. HARTMAN, Pres't
Y. N. 3LASDTEG, Seo'y.
&c BRowN LINEN dEess Rooda. az 3.