Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1891-09-05
PAR EXCELLENCE.
The Fair held in Mineral Point
This Week.
Its Greatness Beyond Expec-
tation and Precedence.
From $4,000 to $4,000 in At
tendance Thursday.
On which Day Cash Receipts
from Tickets was Over $1,000.
Every Department Filled and
High Merit Abounded.
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Good Races, Large Pumpkins

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The fair of the Southwestern
Wis. Industrial Association is an
event of the past, still one long to
be remembered. 1t terminated last
evening crowned with responsibility
and splendor. For days previous
to its opening people from near and
far commenced gathering in our
city to "take in" the fair. By
Wednesday the crowd war large,
but the attendance on Thursday
outnumbered that of any day in
the history of this popular society,
there being from $4,000 TO 5000
people on the grounds. Friday the
attendance was somewhat diminish
ed, but still great, and happiness
aud contentment reigned with the
multitude who held out to the close.
The weather was perfect, an extra
amount of dust, consequent on such
an occasion, being the only un-
pleasant feature contended with
Wednesday was Children's Day,
and it was well worth the price OF
admission to the Older portion of
the crowd to zee the lttie folks en-
Joy themselves.
His Excellency, Governor Peck,
being present on Thursday, that
day was rightly termed Governors
Day, and His Honor is justified in
feeling elated over the hearty well
come extended him by thousands.
In his address to the people Mr..
Peck admitted Of surprise at seeing
such multitude, such delightful
and romantic country, and such un-
bounded happiness and prosperity,
and acknowledged that a person
who had been = resident Of Wis
consin for half a century, as he had,
and never visited this section Of the
state, ought to be hung. His re-
marks were brief but characteristic
of the gentleman.
Friday was devoted to the com,
pletion Of the work of judges in
the various departments, sight see
ing, horse racing, etc, and proved
a day well spent to all.
With each succeeding year since
the society inau gurated these ex-
hibiuons there has been a visible
Improvement in al, kinds Of stock,
and this year was no exception, aud
| the people are commencing to
wonder if further Improvement is
possible. Every exhibitor Of live
stock can with reason entertain
| pride over his valuable possessions
whether he took a premium or not.
Think Of it: there were sixty-six
horses awarded the blue ribbon,
aud in one class for sucking colts
there were twenty-five in competitions,
and notwithstanding but one
could get the prize, most Of the
I people thought that all ought to be
tied up in blue ribbon. Aud 80 it
went all along the line of stock.
The art hall was never more at
tractiye. The ladies proved to be
the leaders as exhibitors. Every
department in their line was full to
tue brim; aud such fug EXHIBITS.
In viewing their handiwork one's
eyes would stand out, and a glance
at the display Of cookery, ETC.,
caused the mouth to water. All
men are sti., wondering how they
can possibly make such things.
The display Of flowers, farm and
garden products, was extra as usual.
One gentleman from a d,sauCe
ayowed tbat it would cheat the
world" Another attractive fea-