, 1876-09-24
KENOSHA,

Special Correspondence ef The Tribune
kESosHA, Sept. 23.-The weather is some
thing that no man can prophesy OF with any
degree Of certainty. During the last three
weeks the elements have held high carnival,
and storms OF wind and rain have been the rule
not the exception. day of sunshine was
rarity in the weather calendar, and the few
sunny days vouchsafed this quarter Of the
globe were hailed with delight by the half.
drowned residents Of this burg. Last Sunday
hopes were entertained that the equinoctia]
storm had come ana gone, and that pleasant
weather would follow III its wake This week,
however, has been one Of yariableness, with q
tendency to fogs and dampness truly discourage
ing. These climatic caprices did not materially
interfere with
THE FAIR,
the programme Of which for the three days. ex-
hibition was carried out to the letter. No COM
plant can be made this year Of lack of interest
Oh the part OF farmers and townspeople, as wit
ness the immense crowds Of people in daily at
tendance at the Fair, and the large receipts Of
gate-money. The many fine specimens of fancy
stock on exhibition speak well for the interest
takcn by the farmers OF this comfy in the success
Of our annual Fair, and the citizens were not
whit behind their corntry-cousins In their efforts
to make this twenty annual Fnir surpass
all its predecessors, The display Of plants and
flowers was very fine, Mrs. Chase, of this city,
being on hand with some rare specimens In this
line The show Of fruit excellent, some choice
varieties OF grapes md pears being noticed from
the celebrated farm Of Mr.. II. Durkce. The dis
play OF fancy-worlS ezcelled that OF last year in
many particulars One piece of work, piano
cover worked by Miss Carrie kupfcr of this CITY,
Claimed precedence for its elaborate design and
elegant finish 1'his was voted hy many the finest
cover, embroidered in worstrds by Mrs. j. A,
Sosson, was much admired for its beauty and fine
work. Another fine specimen OF lady's handiwork
!onccd was tue clrriagc afghan made by Miss Mel
lie Jillsun, Of Racine. 1t took The first premium
at the State Fair at Milwaukee, pso the first pre-
MUM nj, Ut tue Fair held here this week. Tie sam
pies Of merchandise from the different firms Of this
CITY s1lver1vare, musical instruments, etc.. were
all tine in their way. The show Of Centennial ar
tlcles was credtabe, several unique articles being
On exhibition that had attained the ripo old age Of
l50 and 200 years. The races, US s'rart and par-
eel OF the many attractions OF the Fair, cla1ined
ana received their share Of the public patronage
The track being somewhat heavy no very fast time
was made either day, but several fayorites trot-
ted, the excitement was sufficient to keep the |
crowd interested during the races.
The Baptist ladies were out in force with refresh-
uents for - starved humanity" and made the |
nice little sum of s1ao helping the hungry ones to
Society was materially aided in their efforts to re-
6ndaess ~ ibe Ct a Baia who gaye them the
fronized them literally into the bargain. Taken |
altogether the twenty seventh annual Fair Of this
county NAV be said to have been complete sue
cess in every particular.
JOSEPH MURPHY
Sas the attraction that filled k1mball Hall Wednes
lay night despite the unfavorab1e state Of the
'icd and when tile high rate OF admission s taken
nto consideration, it is somewhat surprising that
g many snon!a naVe turned out to see and hear Mr.
to tha insy ls:gsnIsd did 50 env i doq'sss
durphy as comedian, AZ nothing lcss than n star
ctor could have drawn the people OF this city out
'e 4 pleasant little joke was perpctratcd by one |
4 the gay sallants of this burg on two Of our 6ees
:! nc had the pleasure Of hearing Mr. Murphy
ex they were somewhat t'smitten with The
easant voiced comedian and. seeing a gentleman
ne next Gay at the Fair whom they took for Mr.
lany quiet smile to pass between certain Of The
pectatoFs who witnessed the fun. The yonne
entieman being asked it the object Of their attene
nd their efforts were renewed to attract the gen.
enans . = attention. It was Of no uRe and the
Jason Of their poor success lies in the fact TINT
uo gentleman was Catholic priest,
PERSONAL ITEMS
~ As. ana Mrs. &; g. Simmons, 3{rs. L. F. King |
r. r. =. shoes and daughter, and Miss Howe left tie
Mr ,l Lees house was entered BY burglars wednes-
y niS1L WHO kindly relieved him OF $3.50 and
" eolQ Ndtches. Who next: |
=. n. ErsHne, the Waukegnn correspondent of |
aE TRIBUNE, paid this city flying visit Wednes-
few days in town with friends
MSS 81: :oiddiecombe, Of Waukesan, is the guest of
At: s;e,. Hush s Miller Thompson of New Orleans,
~ visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hinsdale.
Ing Misses Laston and Gorton of Racine. en- +
ysd tne hospitality Of Miss Fannie Whitaker
ednesday and Thursday of this week | +
ME. Fletcher Jewell and Miss Ida Colyin. of na- i
ednesday. N~17 - ''s Oil vi :
p Centenn0tward =
save your spare change. The Episcopalians