The Great Falls leader. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1888-1900, 1889-03-31
THE FAIR ASSOCIATION.

Last evening fair representation Of
the business men Of Great Falls and
county contingents met in the city coun.
Gil room to exchange ideas regarding the
organization of fair association.
Mr. Gibson occupied the chair, and
Will Hanks acted as secretary.
Mr.. Gibson stated the object of the
meeting. He said that the resources OF
Northern Montana are excellent, and
there is no reason why fair association
in this section of the country would not
be conducive of great good to Great Falls.
He expressed himself as desirous Of tax
ing immediate steps to organize an asso-
citation.
Mr.. Tod was called upon to state his
views regarding the proper course to
pursue. Mr.. Tod said he thought suf-
ticient strong association should be form
ed to acquire title to the grounds and
erect suitable building thereon.
Robert Vaughn said he considered 1t q
good plan to purchase II tract of land in
the vicinity of Great Falls and to do SO at
once, as the land would become more
valuable in the near future. He was in
favor Of appointing committee of three
to make selection of a desirable tract
and report at the next meeting.
Dane Churchill said that the asso-
citation, according to his opinion, should
own 100 acres of land within two miles of
the city.
Charles Wegner moved that the chair
appoint a committee of three to investit-
gate and determine upon the most desir-
able location.
IL. z. Rolfe thought the enterprise
would be beneficial to Great Falls and
Cascade county; that the location of the
grounds should be on this side of the
river. He said that the soil on the oppo-
site side of the river is unfit for good
race course, as it ia of the adobe stamp;
that in order to find ground on the west
side of the river suitable for the associ-
ton, they would have to 20 four or five
miles away from the city, and to cross
the river would incur some expense and
to cross the railroad might be dangerous
Mr.. Collins said that every business
man should place his shoulder to the
wheel and aid the enterprise. He said
that the stockmen and business men
should subscribe literally; if they dc
not do so, there is no use trying to or
ganize ali association. He thought, hew-
ever, that the enterprise would be sue
cessful from its incipiency, and would be
good paying investment.
| Mr.. Pence expressed his willingness to
aid the enterprise, and said that consider
able money is needed to buy the grounds
and erect the necessary buildings.
Mr.. Boardman was called upon. He
was desirous of aiding the project to the
best of his ability.
| The chair appointed the following
named gentlemen as q committee to in
vesti gate and report regarding desira
BILE location for the grounds: Messrs
Churchill, Tod and Horst.
On motion another committee of three
was appointed to circulate the slbscrip
ton list. Messrs. Dickerman, Hanks an6
Fairfield were the appointees.
On motion the amount of the share'
was placed at $25 each. "
i. A. Ringwald, j. W. Stanton and Q. NJ
Webster were appointed by the chair tt
draw up the articles Of incorporation.
The capital stock will be $4,000.
The following name, suggested by MI
Vaughn, was unanimously accepted
"Northern Montana Agricultural, Miner
al and Racing Association"
Adjourned to meet next Saturda,
evening ut 8 O'clock.