The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-08-26
sUP'Ts. OF CLASSES.

HENRY DART ROCK ISLAND.
sUP'Ts, OF CLASSES.
A-Cattle, Henry Sears,
B'-Horses, R. s. Montgomery and James Cook,
C.-Sheep, Cyrus Cenklng,
D-swine, Michael McEnary,
E,-Poultry Nath1. Folsom,
F.-Flowers Mrs. T. W. Boynton,
G.-Fruit, Niles B. Wright, |
H.-Farm Products, John A, Jordan,
I--Field, Winthrop Robinson and Thomas Col |
Crops and farms, etc, E P, Feaster,
J.-Pantry Stores, L. d. Edwards,
K-Mechanic Arts, s. B. Stoddard,
domestic Arts, Mrs. Thomas Coffee and Mrs. |
John Bufum,
infancy Work, Mrs. E. E. Parmenter and Mrs. |
N-Muscal Instruments, Mrs. Susie Stafford and
| O.-Sculpture aud Painting, etc j. R. Mills,
P-Desfgns and Models, Andrew Donaldson,
Q.-Dscretonary, Lewis Wilson,
These gentlemen are said to be all
work with zeal, endeavoring to secure the
largest possible number of exhibitors and
using all their efforts to make the fair a
great success.
Already some fine horses are on the
ground, and large number of stalls have
beer engaged for some of the best trotters
in the west. Places have also been secur-
ed for big show of fine stock-among
others for fine imported herd from Stark
county.
FLORAL HALL.
It's expected that the finest exhibition
ever seen in Floral Hall will be seen this
wear, as large number of our merchants,
!. mechanics. housekeepers and others have
already engaged stalls there, and applica-
lions are daily being received from abroad
for places.
PENS AND STALLS.
Everything in this line is receiving care
full attention, so that none may be dlsap-
: pointed. Ten stalls were engaged by one
man, last week.
THE GROUNDS
are being put in fine order, cleaned up in
a neat manner, old shanties cleared away,
It a new fence built enlosing the
/. RACE TRACK;
!, a new quarter stretch ticket Office on the ill.,
r side of the grounds. and everything about
+ the Track and Amphitheatre put in first
class order.
THE LITTLE FOLKS
y will not be forgotten. A herd of 40 Shet.
Ii land Ponies and Colts will be on exhibit
2, ticn, on the grounds; full grown horse
It weighing only $50 lbs. and many other at
y fractions for the entertainment and amuse
:. ment of the young people have already
~ been secured.
MONDAY.
will be devoted to getting articles anG
at stock and machinery on the grounds.
ye TUESDAY
at the fair will open for visitors.
v WEDNESDAY. :
IN All entries will positively close at 2 IN
There will be several interesting races OF
n that day.
the great sweepstakes race for purse oil
a 81 900 takes place, as we'll as several other
IN first class races.
is Exhibition of cattle and other stock, anl
Us a splendid free -for-all race.
y. SATURDAY.
Possibly some races, and the closing o
the exhibition.
TRANSPORTATION.
The Peoria road, one and one-fifth rate
:, for freight and passengers from Galva.
81 The Rockford road, half fare from Mon
y mouth and from Sterling.
The Western Union road. half fare iron
. Fulton.
"a The G. R.. & P, one and one-fftl
at rates, and Bureau accommodation vii
wait until P. NJ each day,
of The Diamond 10 Line of steamers vii
IL bring and return passengers and freigh
at half rates.
W The steamer Lone Star will run betwee
nd al, I'D Rb nd In
is STA every morning and returning ever
evening.
HOW TO GET TO THE GROUNDS.
Nv Nv Arrangements have been made with tn
es Peoria road to run train of cars to an
from the grounds, every 20 minutes, ever
day of the fair.
ba DESIGNATION on, OFFICERS,
90 The President, Vice President, Secre
~ tary. Treasurer, and Directors will wea
nu blue ribbons,
air Department Superintendents red rit
lie. bons.
ON Superintendent Of grounds and ASST:
tants, green sashes.
&C. Gate keepers and police, ,ohite ribbons
IN We hope that the people of the Who'll
nd county will take pride in making the fai
bo a success, credit to themselves and th
county. We are sure that all can find an
u. pie means for enjoyment and improvement
'ill aud we hope all will improve the occasio
at to pass pleasant week with their friend
ON and acquaintances.
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