Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-09-11
A WELL FILLED HALL.


A WELL FILLED HALL.
An Interesting Trip Through the Agricul-
tural and Domestic Departments.
The scenes in and around the building
yesterday were inspiring to the utmost de-
gree. The entire building from early morn
ing till noon was thronged by hundreds Of
light seekers. The feminine portion of the
hrong hung around and about the Horti-
cultural display and the department reserv-
ID for the tasting committees who were
rard at work sampipg the various choice
eats of culinary skill reserved for their de-
ision. The constant hum of voices, ex-
tied EXPLANATIONS and gay laughter as the
aides circled to and fro made the
Gene exhilarating to say the
east. In the lower portion of the building
Ievoted to agricultural implements the
Gene was equally as busy. The hum Of
machinery and the continuous hum OF
oices as the farmers and agents discussed
he merits of various pieces OF machinery
making one the scene Of lively interest to
he spectators.
The list Of agricultural implements is ex.
.eedingly large and embraced every line OF
foods used in husbandry. Steam threshers
md selfbinders of the newest and latest de
.igns were kept constantly at work by the
means Of q ten-horse power monitor
.ngine located east Of the build
ng. Lighter agricultural implements
.mbracing patent combined hay forks, va
ious kinds of plows, seeders and harrows,
we're arranged in such an extensive pro-
,usion as to bewilder an outsider. The
,ther displays of carriages, buggies, etc., By
Wheeling and foreign firms, was extensive,
,lmost every variety of vehicles being
represented. The displays of hardware
,toyes, ETC., by local firms in this building
yere tastefully arranged, and extensively
epresented.
The Tasting Committee were kept busy
yesterday during morning and noon samp
ing the various displays.
The exhibition of the Wheeling Novelty
Company embraces the large variety of ar
icles which this company handles to advan
age.
The headquarters for Ford's new cider
1reservative, did a big business yesterday
With thirsty mortals in dispensing prohibi
ion drinks.
Hoge L C.'s display of combination and
patent chilled plows and Hoosier grain drills
vas one of the most extensive displays II
he building.
L. Spence L Co., Of Martins Ferry, O.
has line exhibition of steam threshers
eversl of which were kept in constant mo
ion during the entire day.
A patent churn, known as the Muskin
gum Churn Power, held large audience o
he country maidens by its unique anc
abor-saving capabilities.
An old style steam thresher, built by L
Spence, of Martins Ferry, and run by {
eparate engine also put up by the firm, i!
also on exhibition east of the building.
The universal stove litter, patented b.
Rev. Fitzpatrick, is on exhibition in thu
building and is neat, handy little article
and would prove treasure to housewives
c. c. and W. D. Holloway, of Flushing
Ohio had an extensive section devoted L
heir display, which consisted of grain fer
ilizers and drills in full course of operation
The display of woods and fleeceswere full
The classes embraced were the American
merino. Delaine merino, Saxon merino. n,
entries were made on the long or combin,
wool
The patent combined milk and cream
cooler manufactured By the Vermont Faru
Machine Company, occupies a proDinen
place in the building and does thriving
business.
The Little Giant pillow manufactured b,
he Little Giant Company, of Mansfield, ..
IS on exhibition in the lower part Of tn
building exhibited by Ward L Brown, o
Steubenyille.
The barouches, buggies and road wagon
displayed by the Youngstown Carriage an
Wagon Company and Hayes L Bros, Q
Columbus, o., are very large and extensive
The durability and finish Of the vehicles b
ing very fine.
The exhibit ofW. I. Bunt and Co. is yer
,reditableand includes a handsome grou
If anthracite coal, base burners and scre'
hoist of new and neat design in the act Q
raising a heavy safe.
The Champion Machine Company q
| Springfield, o., represented by G. 7. Cal
roll, has presented a machine to the assc
citation to be awarded the exhibitor havin
The finest head Of cattle,
The Champion hay rickers and loader
of A. J. Nicholson 6 Co, of SpringG ID
Ohio ,isalso on exhibition cast of the bui!C
ing and attracts general attention by it
lsbor-saying convenience. 5N -.
R, Rosptree, representative of the new
Champion Horse Dump Rake manufactures
BY Patten. Stsfsrd 4 Myer, of New York
has well filed section containing speci
mems of his labor saving commodity.
Al. NeIIs Company, of Pittsburg, hav
creditable display in their section, con
sisting of spring tooth harrows and seeders
and also manufacturers Of NeIlis' harpool
horse hay forks and agricultural steels ant
irons.
A large ten-horse monster engine, man
ufaetured BY C. Altman, of Canton, Ohio
is stationed east Of che building and fur
nishes the power necessary for the working
Of the machinery with ease, the engine onl,
carrying half head Of steam.
The exhibitions Of B. #. Caldwell ant
Benjamin. Fisher & Sons include full anC