The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-05
THE FARMERS FAIR.
Great Gathering at Hillsdale.
A Successful Week for the County Elk.
hibit in Canoe Creek.-.Displays,
Amusements, Etc.
THE COUNTY FAIR.

THE COUNTY FAIR.
HILLsDALE, Sept. 3.
This morning early. people from all dis |
rections began pouring IN, and by II
O'Clock the grounds seemed to contain |
one mass of people, all enjoying them
selves as they only can at this fair. Not
less than two thousand were here. Dur
ing the early part of the day the officers
were so busy that they could not fill the
programme out in the afternoon. The
ADJUSTMENTS
were not lacking. First came the ladies'
riding for which there were five entries:
Miss Anna Feaster, Miss Beale, Miss Cox,
Miss Kitten and Miss Emma johnson.
The premiums were: for the best, lady's
saddle, valued at $40; Miss Anna Feaster
secured it. Second premium. S., Miss
Beale; third 81, Miss Cox
Next came the boys riding for all boys
under twelve years of age There were
four entries. Frank Payne receiv ed first
premium, Charlie Blackman second The
third was considered tie between Jim
mic Wreath and Charles Genung, and
was divided between them.
Then came the
BALLOON ASCENSION,
which exceeded that of yesterday. II was
undoubtedly one of the best ever made
on this fair ground. The balloon arose at
p. m. amid the greatest enthusiasm, all
admitting that Mr. Parker, our farmer
| balloonist, knows his business. He
reached the dizzy height of four thousand
feet floated eastward and landed safe
| and sound about one mile from here in
Mr.. Walkers corn field.
Last, but not least, was the race among
the officers of the fair for two hats, the
first out to have first choice, and second
second choice. The officers who had
sand" enough to run were: d. NJ. Mar
tin, vice president; Jno. Liphardt. mar
| shall; John Johnson, director; John Hahn,
director. If you ever saw Jay>Eye>See or
Maud s. trot, you may have some idea
of the speed maintained by Martin on the
home stretch, securing first hat. John
Liphardt came in second. putting and
snOrting, reminding one of the exhaust
pipe of an engine. Henry Opendike (who
did not rum says Liphardt would have
gained the race if he would stay at home
more closely. John Hahn astonished the
natives by coming in fourth; still John
can't complaint he received one hat last
year, and that will last him very likely
his life time. This race attracted more
attention than any other. 1t is supposed
by some that considerable money passed
hands, one man having offered to bet all
he had, which, being counted was five
cents He bet, lost, and walked home.
The showing of
DRAFT HORSES
took place in the afternoon and was one
of the best displays every made. For
best stations for draft, l.. s. Pearsoll' s
celebrated stallion DeLessep took first
premium. DeLessep is a French Nor
man, imported from France in 1884, by
Virgin and Brown, of Farbury, ILL.,, of
whom Mr. Pearsoll purchased him, at
the fat stock show in Chicago, in October
last. Mr.. PearsOll also received first pres
MUM on best three year old colt for
draft and best sucking colt. Mr. Pear
soil is one of the best stock raisers in the
county, raising none but full bloods
| FRIDAY, SEPT. 4.
Last nights rain debured many from
coming. but still all living in the immedi-
ate vicinity were on the grounds enjoying
themselves even better than yesterday,
the crowd not being so large. The rain
has had a detrimental effect upon the
financial interests of the fair, but on the
whole it has been success. There has
been enc of
THE BEST DISPLAYS
of agricultural products, fancy work and
mechanical arts ever made, The general
sentiment is Il never enjoyed myself rs
well anywhere and am going every day
next year" The premiums paid will az
gregate $500 These will all be paid by
Saturday.
The amusements this afternoon were
the most diverting of the fair. The
slow mule race which was won by Geo.
Bryant, was the source Of
GREAT MBRRIMENT
to all. The conditions of the race were
each one ride the others mule, the last
one in to win. The sack race attracted
much attention. Jno Hardy won the
s.. so hat.
Your reporter had the pleasure of rid
ing around the half mile track behind
j. G. Peck and son, pair of grade Nore
man horses Dandy, Norman, and Com
modore Norman. Peck and son are the
possessors of fortysix fine grade Nor
man stations and mares. They began {,
breed this stock five years ago, and ar
well pleased with their success. Any
, one wishing such stock should write to j
G. Peck & Son. Albany. Ill.
CASUALTY
This afternoon Just as the farmer bal
loonist, Parker, had his air ship flleC
! ready to start, it caught fire and before il
could be checked had burned large hol,
in it allowing the hot air to escape, let
ting it fall to the ground shapeless mass
This was quite an unfortunate affair, one
that will cos. Mr.. Parker much incon
venienCe.
i The fair has closed and everything ha
been removed from the grounds.
TOWN TALK.
A proposition has been made for the
settlement of the Coe school matter, bul
it does not seem to meet the appreciation
of many who are, or have been in favo
of the division us il was made some tim,
ago.
r Those who registered from Rock Islant
today are: Sheriff Retcker, Jno. T. Ken.
| worthy, County Superintendent South
J well and Circuit Clerk Bowman.
Representative Paddelford, of Henry
county, looked down upon his constitu'
tanto todau