The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1886-10-01


Black, d. M. Christian and ]. ].
Davis each tried to excel the others
in the value of the exhibit, the at
tractiveness Of the display and in
their courtesy to visitors; and SO ele-
CANT was the display of each that
comparisons would be odious.
Parkill & Son showed line Of
drug and fancy goods of all descrip-
tions-among which Hibbard's Rheu-
matte Syrup Co. had prominent
position and advertised their medi-
cine. A water filter in operation
caught the eye Of many. This firm
deserves much credit for their effort
to add to the attractiveness of Floral
Hall.
All the latest styles and designs in
wall paper, shades, etc., together with
line of plush goods and stationery
showed what is carried in stock by
the en,erprising firm of Loring &
Son.
Roliu Ponds exhibit of monu-
ments, statuary, vases, urns, ETC., was
especially attractive and deserves
commendation.
d. r. Salisbury put on exhibition
an attractive line Of boots, shoes.
rubbers, etc., which showed that he
desired to bring his goods to the at
tentlon of the public.
L. O. Christian had an elegant and
costly exhibit OF jewelry, and such a
display always receives a great deal
Of attention.
Mrs. G.. S. Beardsley and Mrs.
Geo. Sprinkle had an elegant line OF
millinery goods on exhibition, and
Miss Mullan in hair work, Mrs. o.
S. Smith exhibited an oil painting, a
scene in the Western woods, of her
own execution, that was very fine;
and there were other paintings, with
thousand, more or less, other fancy
articles on the second floor that
merited the attention they command
Ell, and for the exhibition of which
the exhibitors deserve the thanks of
the associations, as there is no other
reward, to any considerable extent,
that the exhibitors can receive.
Mr.. Fred Morse had on exhibition
fancy door, finished beautifully, and
which deserves public attention
All in all, we do not believe the
attractions of Floral Hall have ever
been excelled at any previous exhibi-
ton, and trust that the exhibitors
will receive enough of substantial re-
ward to induce them to make this
department still more attractive at
future exhibitions.
AGRICULTURAL HALL.
In Agricultural Hall there was a
, large display of cereals-of good
quality, by large number of exibi-
tors, but time prevented our taking
any notes as space would prohibit
our publishing their names, but yet,
, justice to them, demands that we say
their exhibit was worthy of a more
extended notice than we can give it..
In the same hall there was, con.
sidering the season, fine display of
flowers, that were a constant attrac-
tion to hundreds. There was, also, a
good display of bread by many com
petitors for the prizes, that looked
very palatable; and few jars, etc.,
of nice looking butter.
, Mr.. William Townsend also exhib-
tied homemade bake.pan, that
, attracted much attention.
Mr.. Silas Nye, of the Romeo Nur-
) sery, had display Of fruit and orna-
mental trees on the grounds, just east
of Agricultural Hall, that proved con.
clusively his ability to furnish goods
in this line that no Eastern parties
can excel, and his have the advantage
of being to the manor grown.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The draft team contest created
considerable excitement and lots of
fun. The prizes were finally award
ed as follows: Ist, Perry Brown; ed,
w. Ryon; sd, P. Dynes.
In the three year old race three
horses started, and good race was
trotted. Josie Lewis, entered by
Dewey & Stewart, won first money in
straight heats; Nellie Walker, entered
by E. Russell, second; Jim Peck, en-
tered by w. Saver, third. The three
minute race was captured by Dewey
* Stewart's Geo. Milo; Edwin Booth,
owned by ]. Perkins, second; Lottie
Mapes, owned by Dewey & Stewart,
third. None of the other races filed.
ID. Murlin had a new overcoat
stolen from his carriage during the
fair.
Edgar Bartholomew reports the sale
of several Poland Chinas at fair fig.
ures.
Friday afternoon VIM. Saver sent
mare Tiney b. an exhibition mile, to
show what she could do. Iiney is