Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1890-10-01
County Fair,

County Agricultural society came to a
close last Friday afternoon. ltcommenc-
ed Wednesday forenoon, and was one of
the most successful fairs ever held here,
as regards patronage. The receipts
amounted to $741, Of which the premium
list requires $4S4. The balance will be
required to pay the expenses, which were
heavy.
The second day was the most pleasant
and agreeable, as the weather was as
delightful as could be desired, and the
attendance of people was about 1000.
The amusements provided were scant on
that day, and consisted of few foot
races and the serving of the roast OK.
The OK had been cooked down town.
Great pieces Of it were placed on a stand
and then number Of expert carvers went
to work and cut the meat into sandwich
size, which, with bread, were served to
those who desired, free Of charge.
Many hundred people were soon sampl-
ing the beef sandwiches, and the scene
about the refreshment stand was lively
one. The carving was kept up until the
oxen's bones glistened in the bright sun.
light.
The feature of the fair was the most
excellent display of all kinds Of vegetables,
wheat, oats, dairy products, and the
magnificent fruit exhibit. The fruit and
vegetable exhibit was surprise to those
who had not been present at fairs held
some years ago. 1t was equal to any
held previously, and fully demonstrated
that Alpena soil could produce as fine
vegetables, and fruit, such as standard
apples, plums, crab apples, as any por-
ton of the State. There was also ex-
hibited some fine specimens OF pears and
grapes. In size the vegetables were i'm.
mense, and as regards quality could not
be excelled. Our premium list will fully
tell who the enterprising farmers were
who advertised the excellent growing
qualities and fruitfulness Of Alpena's
soil. We have not room to particularize
as to individual exhibitors.
OF cattle there were notable exhibits
of full blooded stock, such as Jerseys
Holsteins and various fine breeds OF
horses, sheep and pigs. The animal ex-
hibit was good one.
Last year the fair was decided failure
as regards exhibits, but this year Z. O
Avery put life into the affair and has the
satisfaction Of knowing that his laudablt
efforts proved success. He deserves
the thanks Of the citizens for the energet
ic work done by him for the benefit OF
the county.
The art loan building was thing OF
beauty, thanks to the ladies who exhibit.
ed their work and those who arranged
the display. The walls and stands were
adorned with paintings, decorated
china, silk crazy quilts, and all kinds o.
beautiful articles that indicate a woman't
work and genious. 1t was well worth 9
visit.
The following business firms made dis
plays: G.. A. Shannon, furniture ant
undertaking goods F. Crissman, sewing
machines John Beck, brewers goods
Walter Gagavan, creamery articles; w. II
Campbell, plumbers work D. d. Han
over, harness G. A. McGregor, shoes
S. A. L. Warner, dishes, wall paper, etc.
F. Younglove, jewelry and watches f
Ii. Barlow, millinery.
During the afternoon Of the second day
the Guards marched to the grounds anc
gave an exhibition of drill. Music wal
furnished by the Germania band and 0
Highland piper. On the grounds was q
whirligig, pop corn vendors, and a person
who exhibited scenes Of the rebellion.
There was large crowd present the
third day, but the weather was not very
agreeable and few drops of rain fell
During the afternoon there were severa
trotting and running races. The frs
heat Of the running race, half mile, was
made in so seconds by Mary b. and hal
mile trotting race was done In leo by
Nettie.
The Churchill tally-ho attracted much
attention as 1t was driven around the
track. II was fairly covered with pas.
sengers.
A novelty at the fair was wagon load
Of apples, the exhibit Of j. A Case. The
wild animals Of Alpena was represented
by a young bear chained to post. He
was great attraction to the youngsters.
The citizens were well pleased at the
fine exhibits, and the fruits and vegetables
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