The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1889-10-11
BENTON FAIR.

|
ricultural Society was held last week. The
remarkably wet season in this section had
80 discouraged the farmers that they made
very little preparation for the county fairs.
This was especially noticea BILE In the fruit
and vegetable department. There were no
potatoes on exhibition, and among the
| fruits those who should receive especial
mention are Mr.. Jno. Keifcr who had a fine
assortment Of apples, and Mr.. F. NJ. Lutz,
with a good variety OF ounces. Even the
cereals were neglected
The department Of canned fruits and
fine needle work were well filled and all of
choice exhibits. The ladies did nobly In
arranging their articles, and making such
fine display. The ladies should be con.
graduated upon their efforts. They have
felt the need Of united efforts in making
grand success of these exhibitions and
stimulating their children to greater work.
Keller Bros, the stove men of Benton,
deserve especial mention. They had nine
| teen different kinds OF stoves on exhibition.
Competent judges pronounced their dis
play the finest seen at any of the fairs this
season. They had the Opollo and Othelo
Ranges; the Lighthouse, Peerless, Active
Beaver and Warrior Cook stoye. Eight
different styles Of iue square heaters.
Church, store and office stoves. Besides a
fine stock Of hanging lamps. Keller
Bros. are enterprising young men and de-
serve success. In their wsrerooms at Ben
ton they have a complete line Of goods for
kitchen use.
Appleman Bros, of Benton, had on ex-
hibition their celebrated Farm Wagon and
few specimens of wood bending. They
have an apparatus made for bending wood
that enables them to turn out work at short
notice. Their farm wagons speak for
themselves. When they say that their
trade is SO great that they can not fill ord
ers, it is sufficient guarantee of the worth
Of this wagon.
A. A. Hoff, Of Mfilinburg, had a num-
Der Of top buggies on exhibition.
g. A. Carey, Of Cambria, had fine par.
lor suit, beautifully trimmed, and OF neat
design, and side board, in natural oak
that would grace the dining room OF any
one. Ira r. McHenry of Benton, had
parlor and bedroom suit. j. Saltzer OF
Bloomsbury was present with his sewing
machines and musical instruments. He
was assisted by Thos. Metherell, and his
booth was crowded with people listening
to the beautiful music. He was giving es-
pecial attention to the merits OF the "White"
Sewing Machine. A lady was sent on
from the factory who assisted in showing
the various styles Of work done on this
machine. One Of the especial attachments
Of this machine is an edge braider - by
means OF which raised braid is made
aside from this is the arisene, tinsel, etch-
ing, floral and landscape outline, fllo
phloss and silk embroidery. j. NJ, Kline,
Of Benton, represented the Wheeler &
Wilson sewing machine and the A. B.
Chase Organ. Their exhibits of arisere,
etching and outline work were beautiful.
In the department of poultry, geese
seemed to be the favorite, there were more
geese than all other poultry combined.
In horses and cattle there were few ex-
hibits. MIA. .Santee Of Town Line, how
ever deserves special mention for his eIhi-
bit OF blooded Holstein-Fresian bull. II
our farmers would only give especial atten
tion to first class stock. the cattle would be
greatly improved and all to the advantage
Of the farmer.
The secretary deserves especial praise
for his efforts in keeping gamblers from
the grounds Several efforts were made
to catch the unsuspecting, but the secretary
soon ordered them from the ground