The Newtown bee., 1888-09-28
THE SEVENTEENTH UNION FAIR.


 morning, the rain fell in torrents and many decided not to attend. Even those who had entered articles did not bring them till late in the day. About 75O tickets were sold The grand entry of | trains of oxen and decorated carts took place at noon, Wednesday,. The Shelton brass band led the procession, followed | by officers of the society in busses, Mon roe's l6 pairs of cattle and decorated cart, Huntington's six pairs and Irumbulls | IS. After dinner the cattle and draught oxen were judged, but, because of delay in entering, Judgments were late and many postponed until Thursday. En- | tries were received until the judges were ready to examine the articles. t-r
 The display of fruit, vegetables and grain was not so large, but all samples were of the highest order, surpassing the State fair in Meriden in this respect. Cat tie were of good breed, but comparatively few in number. Upstairs, the main build ing was devoted to domestic handiworS, fancy work, flowers, etc. Among these, Miss Grace Barnard exhibited Indian rel ics and Mena G. Goesenger, five years | old, artificial flowers made by herself. Manager West of the Park City Clothing | House, Bridgeport, displayed samples of goods and gave away political puzzles and advertising windmills.r He knows how to please the children and, through them, the parents. c. E. Osborne had his New Home sewing machine and In- fusoria cleansing powder. John B. Par melee of Newtown explained the merits of his chain pump and Charles Sanford | of Redding Ridge had a Raritan horse power. Handsome furniture was shown by Buckingham of Bridgeport and hard ware by Hallock of Birmingham. o. c. Beard, Jr, of Long Hill, Huntington, had plants and flowers on exhibition and for sale. But one race took place, Wednes- day, the three minute, won by Billy w., owned by NJ. B. Williams of Easton. Af- ter the race, while l.. B. Sterling of Mon- roe and Albert W. Bassett of Sandy Hook were speeding their horses, Charles San ford of Bedding Ridge came around the track in the opposite direction. Sterling and Sanford collided and Sterling's har- ness was broken. He was dragged out of the buggy, which was also damaged, but retained control of the horse and soon stopped it. Mir Sanford's horse was slightly cut. The decorated cart, the work of Hobart E., Sarah and H. k. Beardsley, caused much amusement. It was tastefully trimmed with fruits, flow CTS, ferns, flags and funny features. On the front seat were two figures whose heads were of pumpkins, with all the features as natural as life. As the cart moved, the man and woman turned their heads from side to side in an amusing manner. The w. c. T. U. of Shelton sent two representatives who distributed about 1900 leaves of temperance texts, Wednesday. Huntington fair is entirely free from intoxicating liquors.
 Thursdays bright sun brought larger crowds and more exhibits. 1h3 judges finished their work the races were trOt- Nn1 hn, good music. Fallirs were not numerous I and had but small sales. At one time thoughts of continuing the fair through Friday were entertained, but, at direct ors' meeting, it was decided to finish up everything Thursday night.
 , The Entries.
 man 9 Stiles NJ. Clark, H. $. Brinsmade, O. B. ! Plumb, $. B. Wales, pr E. NJ: Beardsley J. \. w. Drew Fse s w. H. D. Brinsmade @ 2 C. e' S Brins made, Lewis Brinsmade M B. Burr 2 Lyman Latin, ;. c. Johnson ?, Hobart E. Beardsleey E. h ra%S E. M Middebrook h aaiSe55 o. D. Plumb CLASS II, Fruit. H. Blakeman, J Tomlin- son, s. P, shelton, I. B. shelton, II. $. Brins- Plumb 6 Oscar Plumb 4, H. P. Nichols 4, E, P. lin, D. E. Plumb 5, J. N Wanzer, s. B. Clark, c. ". Drew :, Mrs J: E: Field, w. E. Hine S,W. H. Brinsmade g. c: N. Brinsmade 2 JTomin, , Henrietta 8, Lewis Brinsmade, Nelson French :, NJ. E, Burr 4. L. D. Lane 1, J. c. Johnson 4, o.G. Beard, Charles M .Beardsley, w Plumb 5, w. E. Plumb 3, H. E. Plnmb, W. E. Hurd, D. , E. Plumb Oscar Plumb, c. s. Booth 3, c. E. Osborne ?, s. G. Beardsley 4, F. A. Archer ', 7 s. B. Wales. t.
 CLASS III, Vegetabes,1o;; C; Beard, c. Meg. | Beardsley g. W. E. Plumb 3, N. Brinsmade, c. $. Booth, w. H. Brinsmade, Eli Curtis 3yF A
 Archer 5, J. B Parmlee ?.
 c. W. Knight, Mena o. Goesenger, Mrs J. N. wanzer, Miss F. A. Plumb A. Mrs W. H. Brins made 2, Miss Agnes Beardsley, Mrs Louisa Clark, Miss Ida Palmer, Miss Merwin. CLASS V, Miscellaneous,-Mrs Grandson = Hnbbell ?, Mrs H; s; Brnsmade 3, Mrs Q. B
 Mrs S. M. Brinsmade 2, Mrs J. E. Field I, J. R
 Munger, Miss Efie Clark 3, s. L. Thomas, Mrs
 Mrs E. D. Beardsley, John Henrietta.
 CLASS VI, Ladies' Domestic Industrial, Mrs I NJ. Brinsmade, Mrs J. E. Field ?, Mrs Merwin GLASS @ XII' Embroidery and r Fancy Work
 yane Burns, Mrs Grace Baman 4, Miss Hattie '. M Ives 8, Miss F. A. Plumb, Mrs w. Catlin r. Anna Jackson, Mrs Lewis B. Gray ?, Mrs s. B l made, Mary A. Beardsley 5, Sara A. Boards
 ley ?, Miss Merwin ?, Miss Palmer.
 CLASS Graee Banaed ales | Alex Sinclair Jr. ?, Charles B. Seeley, c. E + CLASS x, Manufactures, Curiosities, etc. l., 1 Miss Grace Barnard 4, c. E. Osborne. y ', I CLASS ,xI, Butter and Cheese,-Mrs H. s O |. IT, b. Mrs J. E. Field ?, Mrs l. B. Shelton, Mrs D. S l. Clark, Mrs l.. B. Gray, Mrs $. B. Wales.
 CLASS XII, Poultry,-H $. Brinsmade, E. L
 Walker 3, Mrs s. M. Brinsmade 5, c. N. Brins l. made 3, G. w. Knight ?, Eli Curtis.
 CLASS XII, Bulls, J. H. Blakemau ?, II. s
 Brinsmade, E. l.. Walker, Zina c. Beard, J. c
 Johnson, Eli Curtis
 t CLASS XIV, Cows and Heifers,-J. H. Blake , man ?, s. Nj. Clark, II. S. Brinsmade 3, E. L : Walker 3, G;F. Goesenger I, Dr E. NJ. Boards ley 2, John Frawley, Eli Curtis.
 CLASS XIV, Working Cattle,-S. F. Shelton
 Irwin Coan 2,.C. N. Brinsmade, Frank Wheel
 CT, E. M. Middlebrook, J. c. Johnson, l.. H
 Gray, B. s. Hurd.
 CLASS XVII, Draught Oxen-E. NJ. Middle e brook, $. M. Brinsmade. ), CLASS XVIII, Draught Oxen,-Frank Wheel . CT, Irwin Coan. .- e CLASS XIX, Draught Oxen,-Irwin Coar [. B. S. Hurd A Sinclair Jr., E. Plumb, s. M
 Brinsmade.
 If CLASS xxIv Trained Steers,-Charles Mic -o dlebrook, John M. Burr. " CLASS KY, Sheep,-H. S. Brinsmade Joh IT Henrietta.
 CLASS xxvI, swine,-H s. s.rBrinsmade, s. I
 Thomas. .o CLASS xxyI Stallions,-John L. Lee ( 7" Southbury, C. c. Peck of Newtown $ IL .Thon
 as, k. c. Wixom, N. D. Baldwin.
 CLASS xxyII, Mares and Colts,--C. c. Pee y- ?, E. M. Beardsley ?, c. N. Brinsmade, 0. , e Drew, s. l.. Thomas ?, s. B. Clark ?, H. Muliii
 R. s. Hurd ?, s. B. Wales.
 CLASS XXIx, Family Horses,--A. c. Bootl
 E M. Beardsley, "; E. Plumb, John l.. Le,
 E. l.. Walker, c. Wakeley, A. B. Mallett.
 CLASS XXX, Roadsters,-A. c. Booth. h. CLASS XxxI, Equestrians, D. F.. Wakeley. .s CLASS xxxII, Draught Horses, w. K. Walle ,, ASPETUCK. M ld Mrs William Vanvorst was, suddenl
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