Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-09-23
A Financial Success.

l.. Large Crowds.
A Financial Success.
Tuesday, the first day, made a most
suspicious opening tor the county talr,
which the succeeding days fully sustain
ed. The weather was simply grand, and
the roads in excellent condition, making
it possible for general turnout. Al
one entered the grounds and went about,
he was sure to see about everybody he
knew. Gov. Hubbard and staff arrived
on the Z. N. & St. P. r. r. at rs p. M,
and were met At the depot by President
Furlong and Co. G., NJ. N. G., headed by
the Austin Cornet and Rose Creek bands,
who escorted them to the Mansfield
house. where they had dinner. Among
the distinguished guests we're Gov.
L. F. Hubbard, Adjutant General Nc
earthly, Col. Brandt of the Governors
staff, Lieut.. Col. Mead of the I'd regi-
ment, Capt. Wiegand of Albert Lee.
State Auditor Braden, Clerk of Su-
preme Court Nichols. and Commissioner
| Oliver Gibbs Jr., of Lake City.
The party then went to the fair grounds.
where stand had been erected for the
speakers.
Gov. Hubbard was introduced by Pres
ident Furlong in becoming remarks, and
the Governor spoke At some length, Civ
ing bis early experience on the old farm
in Vermont. of the benefit of such expe-
renee in intoxicating the traits of ccono-
my, industry and frugality, and Of the
pre- eminent position Minnesota occupied
as grain producing and dairy country.
He paid a very high compliment to the
farmers Of Southern Minnesota for the
important part they had played in pro-
noting the reputation of the State in
these things.
Commissioner Oliver Gibbs Jr. follow
ed with an address complimentary to the
success Of Mower County in getting pre-
miums at the New Orleans Exposition last
winter.
Carthy and State Auditor Braden.
After the speaking at the stand, Com
pany G gave an exhibition drill, which
was very creditable to both officers and
men land was witnessed by Gov Hubbard
and the visiting militia officers. All the
details of the movements of the military,
fancy and skirmish drills, were finely exc
cuted After the drill Gov. Hubbard
and the other guests were shown the exhi-
bits. They were then driven to the fac
tory of the Austin Canning & Preserving
Company, where they sampled the goods
All seemed greatly pleased with what
they saw there.
In the evening. grand reception was
held in the Governors honor at the Ar
mory of Co. G. which opportunity of max
ing his acquaintance was improved by
many of our citizens. The armory had
been finely decorated with flags and ever
greens, and presented = brilliant appear
ance. The ball began at 9 o'clock. and
dancing was kept up continuously until
early morning. the Governor participat
ing in the dance in the early evening.
Tie first days doings hafbeen eminent
ly successful, and the crowd upon the
grounds not less than $500.
"WEDNESDAY
The morning opened as auspiciously as
on the previous day, and the crowds be-
gan to arrive at an early hour.
The Floral Hall was now at its best,
and although not so we'll filed as last
year, yet made very creditable exhibit.
Just inside the front entrance to Floral
Hall, stood beautiful floral pavilion
which had been arranged by the leaders
Of the Austin Floral Club, under the d.
rection of Mrs. Alfred Morse. Hung on
the inside was large cage Of beautiful
cansries, owned by Mrs. w. II. Sutton.
Over this pavilion. and decorated with
berries and leaves, was the word "Wel-
come"
Starting IN on the right. we saw, first,
! q pyramid Of -four from the mill Of Engle
g. Co., and little farther along, sample
boxes containing the specimens of the va
rious grades of milling from wheat in the
kernel to the superfine flour ready for
use. This was worthy exhibit.
In the corner stood fine exhibit of
stoves from the hardware store of Cook
s. Davidson. The new Paris Range"
was beauty.
J. Schwan made a fine display of goods
in the boot and shoe line.
s. G. Clark & Co. had an elaborate ar-
ray of the various articles for sale IN their
store. including some splendid stoves,
among which we noticed large River
side Range"
Sweningsen s. johnson exhibited fine
assortment of boots and shoes.
Mcbride the Grocer" had = large dis
play Of groceries.
s. G.. Olson occupied the southwest
corner with articles from his furniture
store. He exhibited q fine, large desk,
made from black walnut. taken from
one of the first log houses built in Mower
county and owned by Return B. Foster. of
Austin township. Also \ piece of the
same wood. polished on half of the slab.
IS an exhibition of skill in that kind of
work.
In the rear of the hall was erected q
leanto for the exhibition Of vegetables.
A. Rustad had fine array of garden pro-
ducts. on which, IN the course of the day,
the blue ribbons began to bloom. There
was . large pumpkin. weighing Ill
pounds. raised BY G. G. Adams. Messrs.
w. I. Brown, Thos. Rough. J. B. Revord.
A. J. French, Thos. Varco and others had
also some splendid vegetables which
were not forgotten by the judges.
Re.eutering the main building, we
found in the south east corner collection