The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1875-09-23
COUNTY FAIR.
It is Evident that the People
Thirst for II,
Ard that the Babies are Begin.
ming to Cry for 1t.

holding Of fair for the county of Leaven-
worth was first talked Of, and yet in that
brief space of time the subject has been SO
thoroughly agitated and discussed that
the fair embryo has shaped into full
grown certainty. The horsemen, the poul-
trymen, the farmers, the citizens, irrespec-
tive OF color, sex, race or nationality, are
eager for it, and all that now remains
to be done is for each one to put his shout
der to the wheel and help the enterprise
along.
THE FIRST ORGANIZATION.
Yesterday afternoon few OF the repre-
sentative farmers OF the county met to-
gether in the criminal court room, at the
new court house, and effected an organiza-
ton by the election of DR.. j. Stayman,
President John J. Hines, Secretary and
Mr.. Wellhouse, Treasurer. The object of
various members heard. On motion
Messrs. Wellhouse and DIR. Crook were ap-
pointed as a committee to ascertain
what arrangements were necessary to
secure the use OF the fair
grounds at the time for holding the fair.
The following gentlemen were appointed as
a committee on subscriptions Levi Viii
son, K J. Brown and NJ. M.hbett. The
following Committee On press and pub
LEGATION was also appointed: John j.
Hines, joseph Clarke, Robert Haberlein,
Dr. J. J. Crook and John Coulter, represen-
tatives OF the different papers in the city.
On motion the meeting adjourned to next
Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock.
THE GROUNDS
OF the Agricultural and Mechanical Asso-
citation are in good order, but some repairs
are needed on the buildings-at least upon
the amphitheatre. During storm some
months ago about two thirds OF the roof OF
this vast structure was blown away, but the
cost OF replacing it will not be much. The
Machinery Hall, the old Dining-room and
Floral Hall are in fine condition, and it
will be many years ere they succunib TO the
ravages Of time. The space will be no
doubt, sufficient TO contain the ar
ticies brought out for display; or if not,
temporary buildings can easily be construct
ed. The finer class Of goods must, however,
be put into buildings that are completely
rain-proof, else merchants that otherwise
would be exhibitors viii decline to show
their wares. Last year several of our mer-
chants suffered considerable loss from dam
age to goods by rain, and they will run no
risks this year.
THE TRACK.
is in good condition, and is considered, BY
comrstept iuds-es To he a far lrtter one
than that ar Kansas Civ II will he ,oII-
ed and all necessary ren,ins made 90 ,b,,
borscnen need have M fa.r Of ,rus,;na
their f,s,est stocL theron
The show OF hne poultry at the fair
would be undoubtedly one OF the largest
ever made IN the West. Mr.. j. w. Wheeler,
ID. Z. Blackman, Z. Mc(iili and U. Bad
ders, extensive breeders IN this city. will do
all they can towards making a hne display,
anu 'n.i % '' i.'o' 'ne ohi'e" ei
br;,Ian, success Saver.I ssntIsnsn 81 his
c;,v who are Interested in the b,eadino
az ,orI,rv will fo,, . co,,n,;t,.., 20 co,far
with the committee appointed by the Coun-
Yo"uhcii OF urahsers which meets al Ihe
Souf' iio"se 'o-n,oifo" ai,eihooh. Ahe
saiu com niittee VIII PROBABLY CONSIST OF
Messrs. IL. NJ. moore, y. Nye ana >. w.
wheeler.
OTHER MATTERS.
The display of products and things in
general promises to be good. The Centen-
NAL Committee. composed of three gentle
men from each township. has been gather