The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1885-09-12
THE COE TOWN FAIR,
Close of Successful ExhibitiOn--Ex-
hibits Of Farm, Garden and Home
.-.Amusements, Etc.
PORT BYRON, Sept. 10.

UNI oiho4tB bSpe' AO'
A GREAT GATHERING OF FARMERS.
This morning the clouds of last night
had all passed away, and those who had
staked money on another wet day paid
up. The farmers, their wives, children.
city cousins and aunts began to arrive
early and by noon the grounds were a |
moving mass of people, all enjoying |
themselves with looking at the numerous
attractions. The amusements, consisting |
of races, owing to the condition of the |
track were postponed until afternoon
when the fun began.
RACES.
In the free for all race for colts under
four years. best two in three, there were
four entries-Streckfus' Ugly Mike, Geo.
Turve' Hayzel Dell, Montgomery's fly
ing Bird and Jacob Marshalls Deacon
Gray. In the first heat Ugly Mike had
the pole Flying Bird second, Katie c.
third, Hayzell Dell fourth, Deacon Gray
fifth. The horses were well started and
Deacon Gray surprised all by winning the
first heat, time 3:15; Hayzell Dell won
the second ensy in 3:13; Ugly Mike the
third, time 1915. This necessitated an
other heat which was won by Hayzell
Dell, time $40; Hayzell Dell winning
first money also. Deacon Gray would
have made better time in the first heat
had his driver not stopped at the judges
stand the first half mile to ascertain
whether or not the track was mile.
For the running race, free for all, purse
81, Yuma Tom" owned by Tom Bryan,
won first money, and Cricket. owned by
Mac Mccall, second This was an easy
victory for Yuma Tom" taking the lead
from the start. The foot race caused
some little excitement. The entries were
two in number, Messrs Golden and
Watson. Golden lead from the start and
came out three lengths ahead of his ops
ponent. The
BALLOON ASCENSION,
which took place at 3 p. m, was one of
the finest ever witnessed in the county
The huge air ship was filled and ready to
start on its aerial voyage in exactly
twenty five minutes When the word to
"let 90" was given Prof. Comes grasped
the trapese bar and was carried up fully
four thousand feet, in the meantime per
forming all manner of difficult gymnastic
feats. His course was northwest, land
ing on Alb HOLSTERS farm thirteen miles
from the fair grounds.
FRIDAY, Sept. II.
The weather continuing to be good the
| crowd was even greater today than yes
| terdaV, a number coming from Rock ISL
and and Moline. The program was the
most interesting of the fair. The awards
on cattle were made in the forenoon.
| The ladies'
DRIVING,
| for which there were two entries. was
looked forward TO with much interest.
| The participants were Mrs. l.. S. Pear
soil and Miss Beal. Mrs. Pearsoll took
first premium She handles a team with
| skill that would do credit to anybody.
In the boys riding match for special
premium violin donated by ID. Roy
Bowlby-two entries We're made, Masters
Payne and Cox Master Payne was de-
clared winner. Not wishing to slight the
other little fellow, Sharp Silvis donated
second special premium, $50 which was
awarded TO Master Cox.
| AN ACCIDENT.
During the game of base ball which
was being played, JOS Shaffer, of the
Zuma nine, while in STOPPING posture,
WAS run into bv one of the runners,
knocked down and struck in the back of
the head by the heel of his shoe. He was
carried from the ground insensible, and
! DIR. Morgan called, who resuscitated him
and in short time he was on the ground
batting but was not allowed to do any
running The first premium was awarded
to the Troublesomes, of Moline.
PORT BYRON NOTES
Geo. Goats is here furnishing amuSe>
ment for the small boy and those who
have no more sense than Joe him self.
His two donkeys were the especial attrac-
| tons.
The dairy this side of Port Byron, seems
to be doing good business among the
boys.
M. w. Pears0lrs fine herd of Holsteins
took first premium.
l.. S. Pearsoll's imported French Nor
man stallion is the center of attraction
among horsemen.
Ira Richards buried his youngest child
today. Death resulted from dysentery
Mark Weise, an old and respected cit :
zen. died on Saturday at the residence of
his ssn>in>law, Henry Opendick, and was
buried at 10 u. IN. TODAY.
l.. s. Pearsolls oldest son Charlie ~, is
suffering from severe bilious attack.
Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, of Erie, Ill.,,
were here doing the fair
Uncle John Shafer, Zuma's strongest
democrat, was here today, and says he
enjoys good health.
Mrs l. S. Pearsoll exhibited piece of
fruit cake which was baked for her wed>
ding, and is consequently five years old,
but in reasonable state of preservation.
Who can beat that?
The gate receipts of the fair during
the three days ending Sept. II, were $3.50