Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1885-10-01

tor, ssperfectly dovids" Though
over d hundred pieces not single
dgsigi, was repeated, yet they all SO
harmoniously blended that they
spoke yolumas for that estimable
ladies taste, artistic skill and ability.
1t is needless to say that they at
tracted universal attention and
praise. Pencil drawing by +. Tree
fetherin, and wood carving by Dora
Watrons also came in for their share
Of commentator as handsome spec
linens of skill. The ladies depart
ment Immediately following the art
was very complete and comprised
everything in the way Of fancy work
that could be imagined or dreamed
Of. The superintendent Of tins de-
partment, Mrs. Albert Smith, had
arranged them all so tastefully that
they attracted attention and hearty
praise for their elegance and beauty
in texture, rich coloring and arran-
cement.
Mr.. Levoy's erhibit of photo
graphs and gems Cn the eft center
was elegant. The beauty ana Gnish
of the work was surprise to every
visitor.
First at east end, north side, came
Mrs. j. e. Stones elegant millinery
exhibit. Bonnets, hats, ribbons,
laces; &C., were all tasty and cle-
CANT.
After this on north side came
fine display of rugs, quilts and af-
ghans, that the ladies all said were
tirst-class.
Next came a display of Russian
apples from A. G. Tuttle's nursery,
OF Baraboo, Wis, that commanded
the attention Of all the farmers,
since their bright red cheeks gave
promise that we, too, could raise OF
these hardy varieties an abundance
Of choice fruit in Dakota.
There was fine exhibit of jellies
and cakes though the entries were
not extensive.
Then came John Bankers exhibit
which was a credit to that gentle
mans enterprise and vim. Here
was handsome display of work
done by the White sewing machine,
that attracted universal attention
aid comment. His display of can
ned goods and fruits were just boss.
1t was elaborate, neat and tasty and
a splendid advertisement Of his bust
ness.
The table of curiosities attracted
general interest--especially the ex-
hibit Of the eggs of various birds of
Dakota. A case Of flowers with
birds sitting in them, of Mrs. j. G.
Stones, was just elegant.
Alex. Ross exhibit Of watches,
clocks and jewelry was very fine
display. The jewelry was greatly
admired for its extent and variety,
elegance and beauty.
0chsenreiter Il Smail's exhibit
came next. Here were garland
stoves and ranges, garland hard coal
base burners, gasoline stoves, sewing
machines. tinware, &c. IL was
large and complete, elegant and
the BOYS deserved the high praise
accorded them on all sides. They
also had a splendid display Of har-
ness, lap robes, buffalo robes, whips
&C., from their harness department
--sett of single harness was particu-
larly fine. Taken as whole the
display was fine practical showing
of the extent and variety as well as
the superior quality of goods they
carry.
Next came milk coolers and chnrns
by s. G. Crosby, who churned on
2nd and Sd days of the fair and ex-
planned how creamery butter was
made. This was practical aud use
full and received close attention from
all visitors.
Through the center was fine dis
play of house plants by Mrs. A.
Small, Mrs. Blocker and others.
They were regular beauties.
A splendid specimen of woosted
flower wreath by Miss. Stoddard also
occupying center.
A display of native grasses by W.
G.. Dickinson, comprised 25 differ
emit varieties that were useful for
hay and grazing, taken from space
20 rods square. 1t was fine show
ing of the utility Of this as stock
country.
Also display Of brooms made
from Dakota grown corn, and an
endless number of lovely boquets of
cut flowers.
In single carriage horses j. Alley
had a most elegant turnout which
took first premium. w. NJ. Paul
second and John Norton third.
In the stock department there
were 80 head of cattle, about 80 Of
hogs and a few horses and colts.
The brief resume we have given
does not begin TO do justice to the
display throughout. Below we give
the premiums awarded. This does
not show fully the extent of the en-
tries, since there We're as high as l6
in several departments and in some
only one premium awarded.
PREMIUMS AWARDED.
CLASS A--cArrLE.
Best COW any breed III ID. Root..........lst
/" Martin Glaso.. ....2nd
[" fat cow J. w Scripture.
heifer year old o ID Messenger LIST
4 X Ruggles. lad
/" heller calf John Norton.
ii ID Root
COW years cid or over Norton LIST
steer calf John Lightizer.-.
4" Arthur Knapp.
Pair steers year old A Il rrefetheren LIST
/" years old or oy.r Seth Allen LIST
Steer year old John Lightizer.........lst
Yoke oxen Andrew Jensen.
Bull year old Nelse Nelson...........,.is list
T. X Rnggles. ................2nd
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