The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1890-10-10
BENTOM FAIR,

This year has been the most profitable
as well as the best fair In the history Of the
association. The first day OF the far, Wed.
nesday October LIST, was bright and clear,
and this possibly was a stimulus to the
| people that led them to bring an abund-
ance Of entries. In the building set apar,
for canned goods needle work and fancy
articles, everv available space was taken.
In the line Of canned goods, especial atten-
ton was called to the fine peaches. There
was also an abundance Of plums and
ounces, together with jellies and buffers.
Throughout the building, nicely arranged
upon the shelves provided, or hanging
overhead, was the fine work Of the needle,
quilts of all kinds, pillow shams, cushions,
all articles OF toilet, in fact, about every
thing that the fancy OF the ladies could con-
ceive Of was here represented. Then there
was the hair work ,crayon work, fancy carv.
ed work artists display ancient articles, &c.
The merits Of the Wheeler & Wilson Sew
ing Machine were explained by Mr.. Kline,
Benton's sewing machine agent. A fair In
this section would be rather tame without
the exhibit OF ]. Saltzer's sewing machines
and musical Instruments, The extraordi-
| nary demand made for his machines at
this season \, the year somewhat limited
his display. he lad the celebrated White,
New Domestic and New Home Sewing
Machines, and the Estey, Worcester, Mill
er and United States Organs. A United
States organ in piano case finished in one
quarter oak was very much admired by all
who saw It,
The display OF agricultural products was
good, especially that of potatoes, corn,
cabbage and apples. 1t was treat even
to see the fine apples when they are such
luxury this season.
b. l. Keller displayed fine taste In
the selection Of his stoves for the exhibit.
DE had some Of the most beautiful single
and double heaters it has ever been our
pleasufe to examine. He had also a
beautiful range on exhibition, one of the
best makes Of the day. Keller Bros. are
wide awake young men and believe in ex.
hibiting and keeping for sale only the best
goods. Appleman Brothers of Benton dis.
played some of their celebrated farm wag-
ons; they are well-made wagon and will
outlast any Wagon made. There was also
an exhibit of buggies from the Mifflinburg
Pa. Carriage works, and from Columbus,
o. Carriage works. Ira McHenry of Ben
ton the furniture dealer, had a nice exhibit
of bedroom suits. Mr.. McHenry has con-
stantly fine stock of furniture in his ware
rooms.
In the department of poultry we obse. y
ed chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys, all
of which were of the very best.
In the stock pens there was cattle, sheep
and hogs; the display was the best in the
history Of the fair. The farmer is taking
pride in raising blooded stock. An addi-
tional feature Of the fair was dining
table, Kept by the Ladies Aid Society. A
first-class meal was served for 35 cents or
a fine stew Of oysters for 25 cents.
The balloon man made three ascents,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Each
time he went up about 800 to 1000 feet,
when he alighted and descended with the
parachute When the Prof. alighted the
balloon arose several hundred feet in the
air, turned upsidedown when the heated
air rapidly escaped and the balloon Itself
fell to the earth, near where the Prof.
landed,
There were several gambling stands on
the grounds that should have been exclud-
ed.
The whip and notion man drew large
crowds OF people who soon parted with
their money while the man parted with
his stock.
The following is list of the races: