The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1884-09-18
OER FAIR.

! The Portage County Fair promises to be more
interesting than usual this year. The officers
and Board of Government are excrting every
effort to make it the grandcst that has ever been
held. No attraction that has yet presented itself
will equal the attractions of the present year in
| grandeur. The objects of the managers are the
fostering, encouraging and aiding to develop
Agriculture, Horticulture Domestic Manufac-
lures. Mechanics. Household Economy and
| general Domestic Animals, and for the dissem-
nation of useful information on these subjects.
The ardent desire of the managers is to enlist
the active cooperation or every citizen in Por-
tage and adjoining Counties, and all others in
| terested in the industrial growth and material
welfare of the State of Ohio; that the exhibit
ton at Ravenna may, to large extent, supply
the wants of State Fair and be in every par
ticular full and fair exponent of the character
and spirit of all the great industries that distin
guish the advanced and rapidly advancing spirit
of our country and State. To this end, the
Board invites entries in all classes from any and
all parts of the State, and confidently expects
that the exhibits will be both in number and
Ohio industry, making the largest and most
splendid exposition ever held at Ravenna The
new half mile track. which will be entirely re-
fitted, and the liberal purses offered, attract
some Of the best horses in the country. Appli-
cations already made for stable room. The
extensive stock raiscrs in this part of the State
always present for exhibition the finest bred
Il.
brought TO this Fair are universally commended
by experienced men and visitors. Floral Hall,
the center of attraction for the ladies, will re-
ceive more attention than heretofore in beaut-
flying and decorating DR.. Sadler the Superin-
ten lent will put the Hall into the finest possible
shape and condition for the accommodation of
exhibitors and the comfort of visitors This de-
prtment has been previously complmented for
its taste and elegance, but the exhibition of this
year calls for the greatest effort. Nothing will
be left undone that will attract amuse, and en- |
tcrtain The premium list has been increased |
this year, and is very liberal and offers ample |
inducements to exhibitors. Ample force of first |
class policemen has been secured, who will pay
strict attention the preservation of the peace.
Dl1erent bands oil music nave entered Tor the |
contest consequently plenty of music will be in
attendance.
The reputation of our Fair and its Board of |
Managers is each year spreading and gaining |
more extended popularity. Each exhibition finds |
Il greater number of articles and animals on ex- |
hibition than the previous one; the attendance, |
also, very dcservingly increased, and people al |
ways express themselves well satisfied with their
visit The present year will most assuredly at
tract a larger crowd than ever before; the peo-
pie attending will ever find ample facilities for
great days enjoyment. The grounds, buildings,
stalls, track. etc. undergoing complete re-
pairs and will be in first class order during the
Fair. For price of admission and ticket system,
see Premium List.