Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-10-03
Central Fair.
1882 Entries and aLarge
Attendance.
The Most Successful Fair
Of the Season.

grounds In this city, beginning MONDAY
September Gath, and closing Friday, Sep
TENDER 2Sth. Monday and Tuesday were
occupied with the entries and their arrang-
ing on the grounds and in the buildings.
The exact number of entries to the tair was
nineteen hundred and thrty-two, outnun-
boring those of last year, and we believe the
largest number made to any fair ever held
in Jefferson county. The society had spared
no pains TO place the grounds and exhibition
buildings in good order something that the
exhibitors appre ciated aud resulting greatly
to the interest of the display. Wednesd ay
was the first formal opening day and the
attendance was quite large. The grounds
presented a lively appearance and the exhi
bitiou pronounced by all as the best yet
given by the society. There was an excel
lent display in ali departments especially in
fine arts. manufacturers poultry and farm
products. In fine arts and spoutry it was
the general opinion that the display was
better than at the state fair. In Floral Hall
Messrs. Straw l. Murphy of this city occu
pied space equal to SIXTY feet long by eley
en- feet high with pictures of every variety,
notably among them some Of the finest en-
cravings and choicest chromoS published,
rs we'll as specimens Of splendid picture,
frames, curtains, wall paper and statuary.
All who saw this display were enraptured
with its extent, brlliancy and variety
The opinion is unanimous that no one firm
in this state ever made SO large and brilliant
a display at an exhibition. The many en-
comiums passed upon this splendid exhibit
and the exquisite taste displayed in its ar
rangement were well meriled, and the ad-
miraton sit received must have been eSpe-
ciallv gratifying to Messrs Straw i Murphy
Mr.. John B. May made fine exhibit of
photographs and other works of art from
his photograph gallery.
The collection OF stuffed birds and animals
belonging to Mr. F. Rosenbaum, among
them the superb case Of his work, which
was exhibited at the Centennial, made
most handsome display and was greatly ad-
mired.
In musical instruments DIR. e. G. Gaehler
was the only exbi bitor. In this depart
ment splendid Gabler uprgh: piano was
exhibited and several finely toned organs.
The space set apart for dry goods and
carpets was occupied by Mr.. Il. S. Howell
and Mr.. NJ. A Hirsh, both displaying a fine
assortment Of goods including carpets, rugs,
furs sc.
Mr.. NJ. 8. Schwab was the sole exhi bitor
Of clothing and made superb show from
his stock of clothing and cloths.
Messrs. Koerner & Krause exhibited
beautiful assortment of boots and shoes of
the finest patterns and make.
Mrs. N. E. Parker was the only exhibitor
of millinery goods and made a rich and
varied display in this line.
The display of plants and flowers made by
Mr.. j. c. Jordan in the center of the hall
attracted general attention. It was COM
posed of rare, choice and beautiful speci-
mems from the floral kingdom which lent
general charm TO the surrou ndings.
Mr.. T. S. Clark made fire display OF
stationery, statuary, stereoscopic views and
choice gems fro his book and stationery
store.
The splendid varieties of cigars from the
| mandatory of Wiggenhorn Brothers to-
gether with the exquisite styles of pipes, ci-
gar holders &c. from their stock. was a sight
dear to smokers.
Mr.. P. Schmidt, proprietor of the Water
town Soap Factory, macean exhibit of the
different varieties of soap manufactured by
him which presented a splendid appearance.
The immense pile comprised mosaic, CASTLE,
honey And other kinds and one diminutive
chunk of wishing soap which weighed only
fifteen hundred and sixty pounds.
Woodland & Stone exhibited from their
candy mandatory and bakery, candy, bis
cults, bread and crackers that made the
teeth Of the passeTs-by water.
In the way of beautiful specimens of har-
ness work Mr.. F. Specht did himself credi t.
Ia jewelry and plated silver ware Mr.. c.
W. Chapel displayed case ofchoice goods
which were greatly admired.
Marked attention was given to the speci-
mems of wood from the Central Wisconsin
Railroad lands for which Woodland & Wheel
er are agents Also cereals and vegetables
from the same The specimens OF wood
were the same as exhibited by the company
at the Centenniel.
Mr.. George B. Lewis exhibited bee hives
cheese boxes from his factory.
Mrs. Blumenfeldt showed some nice goods
from her Fancy store.
Mr.. Charles Fuermann exhibited clear
and beautiful samples of white wine and
cider vinegars of his own man ufacture.
Messrs d. & F. Kusel made fine display
of stoves and hardware.
The WATERFOWL Wooden Mill showed that
it had not been idle the past season as evil
cenced by the splendid display of cloths,
yarn, &c. they made, rejecting energy and
enterprise on the proprieto tors, Messrs. d P.
Price 4 Co.
Mr.. John Keck furnished portion Of the
building with fine soft-seated rep furniture.
Mr.. S. g. Randall foated TO the breeze the
ban ner of the Triumph Reaper and gener-
al assortment of farming implements and
machinery making fine display in this line.
Roper Ferrey made a fine exhibit in the
farm machinery and implement line. Pro .
minent among the display was the Wood
Reaper and Marsh Harvester.
The Watertown Thresher, the favorite