The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-09-24

booth with one OF Edlson'S phon0-
graphs, which was earning him fine living.
This was something never at our Fair before.
and the majority of visitors never had seen one |
of the wonderful instruments. For 8 cts. one |
could hear faithful reproduc ction of many |
bands and singers of world wide reputation. |
and many listened to the inanimate voice.
There was another machine outside the hall |
which also did thriving business.
HONG KONG TEA STORE.
Wreath the bowl
With flowers of soul.
The brightest Wit can find us.
Well take flight
Toward Heaven tonight
And leave dull earth behind us.''
If the bowl was not thus wreathed. certainly
it was filled with nectarean beverage stepped
from Celestial leaves The Coffee and Tea ex
hibits made by the famous Hong Kong were
larger and finer than ever, and as each visitor
paused in admiration. he was invited TO partake
of the" sample cup" of the national beverage,
the song of the Bard:
81 Fill the bumper fair!
Every drop we sprinkle
On the brow of Care,
Smoothes away wrinkle "
In addition to these exhibits were seen a full
line of Groceries. Baking Powders. Spices, &c.
Their exhibit was noteworthy feature of the
Fair. and the managers and pnblfc in general
appreciated this valuable auxiliary that con-
tributed not little to its success.
STANFORD & WRIGHT
were there with most creditable display of
Furniture and Crockery which they exhibited
| under a spacious tent adjoining the building on
1
ular attention by their fine make and finish and
| great variety of pattern Some of the hand
| soonest designs in the county appeared among
| the lot. Each set was represented by single
piece and thus the full resources of the splendid
| stock were evidenced. They also exhibited
fine lot of Decorated China and Crockery of ex-
| quisite patterns and delicate make. as well as
| the more substantial specimens in white and
colors. Their display was extraordinary, both
in quantity and quality, and was beautiful
epitome of their elegant stock.
A, HAsBRoUoK,
Ravenna's experienced florist and proprietor of
| the Ravenna Green House. with his accustomed
enterprise, graced the Floral departmen with
| q royal contribution from Natures labratory.
To epuMsrate the specimens would convert cur
paper into a floral index. and we therefore
| leave our readers to their own knowledge of
floral nomenclature. well knowing that the ef-
| feet and beauty of the display spoke for them
| selves, regardless of names. Twenty red cards
| and six blue ones atlested the superiority of
his display.
T. F. THOMPSON
filled generous space in the east wing CT the
building with fine display of Harness. Sad
| dies and Brides from his large stock. and the
| most beautiful silk plush Robes ever seen at
1 the grounds. Immediately east from these
were his Standard, Domestic and Helpmeet
| Sewing Machines. Miss Lille Almon executed
| the finest work in Roman embroidery. etchipgs,
| tuckings, &c. marvels OF fine workmanship.
Mr.. Thompson's enterprise is not circumscrib-
| ed by the limits of the mere trader. but extends
| to all matters of pablo concern or benefit, and
| the managers of the Fair never reckon without
their host in relying on his he arty cooperation
| He is one of the heaviest exhibitors and has
never spared expense or time in assisting to
make a success of the Fair. In Music Hall he
| displayed some very fine stationary and jump
| seat Surreys-the best on exhibition-Sle CHS
| and the celebrated Fischer pianos and IT. s.
| organs. Outside was seen perfect emporium
| for sulkey and walking Ploughs and Cultiva-
tors, Land Rollers. Milburn and Studebaker
farm wagons, the Milburn truck wagon, express
and road Wagons, Carts. an exquisitely neat
| little "Besch Wagon" made of ash wood in
natural colors. Harrows, Churns. and. in short
| everything needed by the enterprising farmer.
| Mr.. Thompson's combined exhibits exceeded
| that of any single exhibitor on the grounds
outside OF live stock, and the partial compen-
dium above is all that our space permits.
AT. SMITH AND W. A. JENKINS
occupied jointly the entire middle space in the
east wing of the building. 50 feet in length. and
had immeasurably the hands omest display of
the kind ever prepared for Portage County
Fair. Nothing like it was ever seen here be-
fore, and we think we but voice the Judgment
of visitors and exhibitors alike in according
these gentlemen the banner display of the Fair.
The space was divided into three compartments,
draped with beautiful Chenille Portieres and
Lace Curtains, and partitioned with the same
material. draped so as TO combine the three
rooms in one. At the east WAS the parlor car
peted with fine Moquette of pink spray with
border to match. 1t was furnished with an ele-
CANT suit of cherry frame. upholstered with
silk tapestry. and in addition were humber OF
beautiful Bisque figures and a Banner Lamp
with Onyx base, oxydized standard in silver
relief. Next came the bedroom carpeted in
Body Brussels with border. furnished with a
costly suit of Antique Oak Cheval Dresser and
an elegant Banner Lamp. Last came the din
ing room carpeted in Tapestry Brussels with
border. An Antique Oak pillar extension table
Havland and Stipple Gold China glistened on
the spread; XVIth Century Oak Leather Seat
Chairs awaiting their occupants; Oxy dized han
die silver Knives and Forks; o lighted silver
relief banquet lamp with silk fringed shade in
gold decorations di1using its mellow radiance
on the sideboard Cobald blue teapot in stipple
gold. blue salad dish, Bohemian glass water sci
and china salad dish completed the exhibits in
the room. To the west and outside of the din
ing room was handsome dinner set. 1t is
hardly necessary to state that the carpets and
curtains came from Mr.. Smiths rooms. and the
balance of the display from Mr.. Jenkins
FURRY s. WILLIAMS
made special display of Canned Fruits and
J Vegetables and Evaporated Fruits, products OF
Californian industry. Theirs was the best dis
play there inAhis line. Their celebrated Purity
Tea and "Our Own Roasted Coffee" filled large
space id the booth. while show case filed with
: fine package goods and general line of grocer.
les completed their exhibits. They are the
special agents of the Purity Tea," which has
met with just favor from consumers, and is one
of the best brands on the market.
RIsDoN & TAYLOR
made an excellent exhibit of sweet goods, OF
which we make special mention of their Tea
Waters, Wedding Lunch. Buffet W Wafers, Honey
Cakes iced and Menagaries. This firm always
have first class display.
The Nom Partisan W. C. T. U. occupied a lib
eral SPACE and were busily engaged in distrib-
uting temperance literature and soliciting
pledge signers.
MISS L. e. WALDEN,
who recently returned from ten months resi-