The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1890-10-11
MIRROR OF TIE FAR.


I arranged and sYslcmatiHed the prolimlnaf
arrangements of the Carbon County IL
dustrial Society that he was fully prepare
for the grand rush for entries of exhibit
on Monday; alllday long, notwithsiandin
the inclemency of the weather, farmers an
Others beseiged the Office and fair house {
preparation for the following days of faii
which at this time gives full promise q
developing into the largest and very hes
exhibition eyer held on the grounds of th
present society. II is gratifying to note j
this particular that all Of the many exhibit
thus far registered are Of q superior grad
surprising in variety, excellence and eX
tensiyeness those of previous years. Thi
fact may be taken as significant Of tn
growing Importance of the annual exhibi
ton Of the society as a medium through
which the farmer, the mechanic, Tn
housewife, and others can set before th
public the result of their efforts in tn
various branches of industry and art. Tn
friendly rivalry thus created each year re
suits in increased effort on the part of ex
hibitors to excel in whatever partlcula
they may be engaged, and as a consequence
each year brings a better fair and argei
attendance of people who see, appreciat,
| and profit by the labOrs of the industrious
set before them and beautifully illustrated
with objects of the animal or vegetabl,
kingdom. OF from the household, dairy o
studio. Up to Monday evening between
300 and 400 entries had been made includ
| ing among the number, exhibits as follows
G. w. Nusbaum, Davis sewing machines
James Walp, stoves and ranges Lafayette
| Lentz, pumpkins, potatoes and squases
p. F.. Stohet, machinery; A. G., GrOsscop
| harness; David Rehr, display of flower. S
Frank Oil, live stock; j T. Mcdaniel
! MI ...I Il
stock; George Rex, live stock; j. Fl.
Schoch, vegetables; J.. W. Eek, live stock,
&c, &c The officers in attendance are;
Entry Clerks Alfred whittlngham, Il. A.
Ticket olerks-J. W, Baudenbusn, John II
Gate Tender-N. C. Rex.
Driving Gate Tenders-Emanuel Rex, Jacob
Kreiser
Fair House-Fzra Newhard, foreman, and
John Sheckler VIM Schadle, Joseph DeBrehn
and WIN. Horn assistants.
Hostlers-Alfred Drumbore, Simon Walck
Cattle and POultry--Josiah kolb, Adam
Fence Watchmen Sebastian Hahn, Amos
Ebbert, Jefferson Rex and Frank Merit.
Night Watchmen-A Alexander Kemmerer and
Milton Koch
Extra Watehman- Owen Dean.
Carpenter Daniel Shoemaker.
Policeman Edward Raworih.
Marshal-Reuben Kresge.
Attendant-E. A. Frey,
Tuesday all day the rain fell in ceaseless
monotony, but It did moi prevent exhibit
tors from making entries and placing in
position the various articles of merit likely
to draw premiums. All day long clerks
Keiser and WhitJngham occupied their
seats behind the desk in the ticket Office
receiving and registering the various
articles until the numbers run up into the
400 to 1900. Everything is included in
the list, horses, cows, heifers, sheep, pigs,
machinery, grain of all kinds, apples
pears, onions, tomatoes, corn, pumpkins,
beets, radishes, carrots, hops, chestnuts,
patotoes and a multitude of miscellaneous
articles in wonderful profusion and eX-
celent quality.
On the second floor of the fair house, the
ladies department excels in display all
previous years, and includes almost every
thing in the category of woman's work, as
follows, cakes, pies, preserves iellies,
butter and bread in tempting variety and
richness. In fancy bric-a-brac the exhibits
are more than creditable to the ladies and
in assortment includes oil paintings and
fancy needework IN every conceivable
st7le and shape. Everything looks new,
nice and fresh and eXcels the exhibits OF
previous years. 1t is likely that the en-.
tries of exhibits will continue during to-
day and that by night the fair house will
be packed almost to bursting with a
thousand and one articles nicely arranged
by the people in attendance,
When Wednesday morning dawned il
brought with it a sky beautifully cleer and
sun that scintilated gloriously. 1t put
new life into everything, the people went
hurrying along laughing and happy, and
the autumn tinted leaves seemed to smile
oack an answer to the small boy who yelled
out "are you going to the fair" Many
strangers come to town during the day and
attended the exhibition and all were more
than pleased with the excellence of the ex-
hibits which in round numbers exceed by
800 to 400 those of any single previous
year All day Wednesday the society had
gang of carpenters at work building ST. eds
to properly house the livestock which il
more numerous aud of better quality than
heretofore. The attendance during the day
was not as large as it might have bsen
though considering the inclement weather
during the fore part of the week il was as
large as could reasonably be expected.
Thursday is the "big day" and if the
pleasant weather of the past twenty-fonr
hours continues the attendance will very
likely run far up in the thousands. The
principal attraction Wednesday was the
county trot in which John Hank, of town,
entered his bay mare, MARY" Jonathan
Kistler, his gray horse, Eddie Stone,
Joseph Stroll, of Franklin sorrel mare,
"Martha W." It was late before the horses
appeared on the track, and after trotting
three heats the race was postponed until
Thursday.
Thursday at the fair surpassed itself in
every particular. Tie attendance numbered
between 5000 and 9000-the largest number
attending the fair on single day in the
history of the society. This makes it the
most successful exhibition ever held. AZ
previously stated the exhibits surpassed IN
quality, variety aud extensiveness those Of
previous years and to cap the climax the
people from oil points of the oouaty turnej
out in thousands. Wnat more could b,
desired? Certainly nothing, yet added tc
| this it was perfect autumn day, without
single cloud to obscure the bright suns
rays. All day long the people kept com
ing and going to the grounds at all tinel
representing a solid phalanx OF human
creatures bent on seeing what ever ther,
was to be seen. The society will CLOSE 10
day the most successful of all its exhibition
with the satisfaction of knowing that thi
people generally are beginnidg to appreciate
their efforts in giving them a fair fhat nov
ranks first with society exhibitions of thi
kind in the state.
The races during the afternoon were in
teresting and resulted as follows.
Ia the postponed county race, Johi
Hanks "MaTy, won first money, and th
second and third prizes were granted Jnhl
Kistler's Eddie Stone, and Joe Srohl'
martha"
In the 9. 90 race "Monroe Wilkes" wol
first prlge followed in order by the blac
mare "Aiary l." aud Dan Boyer.
McKlnley's TariT Bill
will not effect our prices as all of our good
has been bought al reduced prices and wi
be sold accordingly. This means a grea
saving for all in need of clothing. CAN a