Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

palely tinted waxcn lids, and the fair
young form. once 80 full of subtle life
was frozen ihtp death:
MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.
The Reorganization-Mr. Kelley's Letter of
Resignation-Sam. E. Adams Chosen Presi-
dent-His Official Announcement of a State
Fair During the First Week in September.
1t has been generally understood that
Mr. T. II. Kelly, the we'll known whole
sale grocer of St. Paul, had declined to
accept the presidency of the State Agri-
cultural Society, rendered him last Feb
ruary; but there has been no official an
nouncement made of the fact until this
time, when the following letter IS pub
lishcd:
st. Paul, March %. 1879.
Il. q. Judson, Esq, Secretary State Agrict1l-
tural Society, Fart1iiiigtoi1, MIMI
Dear Sir: duly received your notification
Of my election as President Of the Minnesota
State Agricultural society, and also the very
tatterihg resolution of your executive board
on February 9th, placing the entire manage
complintht thus bestbWeH hpq3h me; and
through you wish to rettirn my thanks to the
organization for the honor conferred. II it
were possible for me to do your association
and the fair justice would gladly accept the
position so kindly offered, butmy business so
engrossed by time and attention, and taxes my
energies to such an extent, that it really
| would be a physical impossibility for me to
act in the honorable position to which have
been elected
should have responded earlier in this mat
ter, but have been in hopes that arrangements
would be perfected whereby the cities Of st.
Paul and Minneapolis would unite with all
Fair grand success: t had hoped to see
this accomplished before ihaking my deterini-
nation to decline public; but I regret to say
that in this, was greatly disappointed, and
Minneapolis having declined all honorable
overtures and reasonable concessions on the
part of St. Paul. it now remains for this city,
supported by the State at large, to make an
exhibition worthy of our great and growing
State.
In declining the presidency of the associa-
ton, beg to assure you that no man in the
State will do more in proportion to his ability
nor feel deeper interest in making the Fair
of 1879 brilliant success than myself, and as.
ssuring the society Of my sincere thanks and
deep interest in the enterprise, I am, very
respectfully yours, P. H. KELLY.
A meeting of the Executive Board was
called a few weeks ago and Sam. E.
Adams of Monticello, Wright county,
was chosen President, to fill the vacancy.
Albert Schefer was also elected treasurer
at the same time to fill vacancy in that
Office. Mr.. R. G. Judson, of Pennington,
continues to fill the position of secretary.
These officers have been at work since
their selection, preparing the premium
list and making other arrangements, and
MI. Adams has now issued the following
formal announcement of the next State
Fair:
TO EDITORS OF MINNESOTA NEWSPAPERS
Ere aent inquiries have arisen relative to
the probability Of fair this fall to be held un-
der the auspices of the State Agricultural So
lciety.
Please inform the public that the owners of
the st. Paul driving park have rendered to
ample buildings, where the annual exhibition
will take place during the first week Of Sep
tember; that last years premiums were fully
paid at the end of the fair; that the remain
ing liabilities have been liquidatcd; better
railroad facilities are. assured, and that the
plOopCCGo lO1 u SOOu ldSlllOucu cAmD1L
which shall rebound to the fame of our rapid
ly growing State were never better than now.
Although the accommodations have been
deemed ample heretofore, vet nearly every
stall and shed is already engaged and more
will be built if required.
1t should be borne in mind that ours is en-
phatically an agricultural State. It's chief
wealth consists in the products of its rich soil,
its:blooded stock, and the healthful influence
Of its invigorating climate. 1t should be the
aim, therefore; OF our enterprising, patriotic
citizens. melted by laudable desire to excel,
and to display our induftries, to put forth their
| earnest efforts in the encouragement and aid
OF the State society, so as to make the com
| ing fair the most useful and most instructive
ever held in the center of this great country
The exhibition is one in which every citizen
| IN the State should feel q pride and personal
interest. 1t is not local matter, but pertains
| to the whole State, and every man who con-
tributes by an exhibit or his presence, or in
any other manner, is aiding in advancing his
own locality in common with the State. A
splendid State fair reflects credit upon every
town and county in the State. It advcrtiscs to
the world what Minnesota can produce in the
most effective manner, and will add to the
value OF every farm in the State. Farmers,
stock raisers, fruit growers and all classes of
!9uozg sJrom one end OF the State to the other
should consider that it is thei,. exhibition and
contribute to make it worthy of Them
Instead of being handicapped with debt as
in previous years, the society presents clean
balance. sheet, with all obligations met and
everything favorable for an exhibit of agrcul
tural products and stock superior to any pre-
vious year.
May we not reasonably expect the hearty CO.
operation OF the county societies, and favor
able and united response from every section of
this truly prosperous State of ours, so that
history shall show the fair of 1870 to have cx-
cellcd all previous exhibits in its maeniticence.
abundance and solid worth?
Very truly yours, SAM Z. ADAMS,
President Minnesota State Agricultural So
ciety.
Monticello, July Is, 1879.