The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1881-09-23

f. W. Lyman & Son, boots and shoes, In
dian arrows, relics and alligators, Mr.. Lyman
having brought the latter from Florida alive
Mr.. Thos. English and Mr. Jos. Dunno
backe made fine displays of harness and
trunks in every variety.
Fisher, Lentz & Co., q bazaar Of dry goods
and trimmings
Grosch & Eichelman took their young men
& Tom, Dick and Harry" to see the show
all dressed in brandnew suits in the tip Of
the style.
Doan s. Brown, good representation Of
their fine stock of dry goods, laces, hosiery
etc.
Marden s Farr. a fine case Of toilet articles
and beautiful aquarium.
Ben Echelman' art display is exceedingly
fine, and elected much favorable comment
and admiration.
TruesdeIl & La Marsh make fine show OF
Npictures in great variety. and of good
execution.
In the afternoon the Tournament Of the
Fire Department attracted considerable at.
tention, and did great creditto the boys who
risk their lives to save your property. The
whole Department was in full dress. The
engine and hose carts were in apple pie or
der, and it was apparent that, taking into
consideration the protection from the srte-
sian well, Kenosha has the best fire protec-
tion Of any city in the State. The tourna-
ment was success in every particular. The
following were the prizes and conditions:
HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY.
To run 600 feet. raise 80 foot ladder, and
a man to ascend to the top.
If done in 40 seconds, prize $1,000; if not
done in this time, prize $500
HOSE COMPANIES.
To run 800 feet, attach hose to hydrant,
lag 800 feet Of hose, disconnect and put on
2pipe. Prizes awarded according TO time
made
1st prize. $500; % prize, $1,000; Sd
prize, $500; 4th prize, $780, 9th prize,
$4.O 90.
Judges-Wm. E. Reed, H. Walker, P.
Wallig.
The result was as follows:
The Hook and Ladder Company made their
time in 81 seconds and won the highest prize
Gem Hose Company made the time in S8
seconds; Active Hose Company made the
time in SO seconds Steamer Hose Company
made the time in AZ seconds Star Hose
Company drawn by a horse, run 800 feet and
laid 800 feet hose of in 46 seconds.
Independent Hose Company did not enter
the tournament.
THE RACES.
The trot on the track caused considerable
excitement. The following horses were en-|
tered for the race and for the purse of $50 i
American Eagle, by G. A. Voltz; Brown
Dick. by VIM. E. Reed; Bruno, by C. L.
Hawkes., Pleasant Prairie. Brown Dick won.
the race and took first money, $25; Bruno,
second, SIS; and American Eagle third
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The accommodations at the grounds were
good. The general dining room was well
conducted, the table well supplied and the
attendants accommodating.
John C. Mitchell boarding house was ell
filled, and his guests nicely cared for
The stables were well filled with blooded
horses and swarm of grooms and drivers.
Among the horses were Barkis, Daisy B.,
Silver Dust, Mr.. Chas. Aliens colt, the horse
Bruno and s. N. BARRIERS Swigert, from this
county; George X, of Waukegan; Phil
Sheridan, The Dutch Girl and Edward X,
from Racine. Mr.. Richards, of Racine
county, also had several blooded horses in the
stables
Wilson Brothers Band, of Union Grove,
furnished the music, which gave general
WPDNEsDAy
The morning opened rather gloomily,
heavy fog hanging over the town, with
threatening rain. But fortunately it turned
away, and more beautiful day could not be
desired. A large crowd of people were in
attendance, and considerable interest mani
Tested. 1t is admitted by all that there is
the best show of stock and articles usually
exhibited at any fair which we have had.
The only shadow is the drapery in agri.
cultural hall, oceasioned by the death of the
Iamented President.
We noticed in the hall fine exhibition of
silver plate and crystal ware, by the Racine
Silver Plate Company.
In the hall was quite conspicuous
nice show of millinery and fancy goods by !.
M. Jacobs.
Racine wire works present some hand.
some specimens in their line.
Barr & Brewster, of Kenosha, good dis
play of farming implements.
Edward Balm, fine samples of his celebrat.
ed wagons.
Capt. futile, of Salem, platform wagon.
Mayor Williams, harrows and seeders from
his factory in Kenosha.
The stalls are all filled with horses, cattle,
swine, sheep and poultry.
The Racine Light Guards gave an exhibit
tion drill in the morning and afternoon.
The company present handsome appearance
and is composed Of gentlemen. The officers
are Captain Frank M. Reed, commanding; LIST
John M. Vaughan I'd lieutenant.
Geo. Baker. The company acquitted them.
selves remarkably well, and bid fair, under
the leadership of their gentlemanly COM
mander, to become one of the institutions of
Racine.
Among the distinguished men on the
grounds were noticed Hon. ]. l. Case and
Hon. w. L. Utley, Of Racine.
st. Marks church had well appointed
refreshment stand. The ladies were accom-
modating and their success good.
THE RACES.
The races resulted as follows First race
Purse. $75-For horses with no better
record than 3:15. Daisy B, Richards Swell
CERT and the Racine Girl were entered. Daisy
B. won the race in 2:43.
Second race Purse, $100-For horses
with no better record than 2:40. Alden Gold.
smith, Brown Dick, Bruno, The Dutch Girl
and Mr.. Cases pony mare were entered. The
Dutch Girl won in ESQ.
THURSDAY.
The weather was exceedingly fair and the
crowd began to gather at an early hour and
10y mid. day swelled to considerable extent.
Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves, and
the best day of the Fair commenced in the
early morning TO be browning success.
In the afternoon there was swarm of
people to see the races, it having been gen.
orally understood that Mr.. Bain's horse
'"Barkis" would measure his pace with any.
competitor. Though "Barkis was willing,
but unable on account of an unfortunate
lameness to perform his part and was with
SdraWn. considerable complaint has heenI