Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1891-09-11
from The Mineral Point Tribune Of saturday,
Sept 5th,l
PAR EXCELLENCE.
The Fair held in Mineral Point
This w eek.
Its Greatness Beyond Expec-
tation and Precedence.
From $1,000 to $1,000 in At
tendance Thursday.
On which Day Cash Receipts
from Tickets wasOver $1,000.
Every Department Filled and
High Merit Abounded.
Good Races, Large Pumpkins.
Good Races, Large Pumpkins.

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 10000, to $4,000
people on the grounds. Friday the
attendance was somewhat diminish
ed, but still great, and happiness
and 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 see the little 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 wei
come extended him by thousands.
In his address to the people Mr..
Peck admitted of surprise at seeing
such a multitude, such a delightful
and romantic country, and such un-
bounded happiness and prosperity,
and acknowledged that a person
who had been q resident of Wis
consin for half 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 inaugurated these ex-
hibitions there has been visible
Improvement in all kinds of stock,
and this year was no exception, and
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,
and in one class for sucking colts
there were twenty-five in competition,
and notwithstanding but one
could get the prize, most of the
people thought that all ought to be
tied up in blue ribbon. And SO it
went all along the line of stock.
The art hall was never more at
tractive. The ladies proved to b e
the leaders as exhibitors. Every
department in their line was full to
the brim; and such fine exhibits.
In viewing their handiwork ones
eyes would stand out, and a glance
at the display of cookery, etc,
caused the mouth to water. All
men are still wondering how they
can possibly make such things.
The display Of flowers, farm and
garden products, was extra as usual.
One gentleman from a distance
avowed that it would cheat the
world" Another attractive fea-
ture, and better than usual, was the
merchants display. II. thinner,
the Economy, 2. Allen d Son,
Brewer d PenhaIlegon, G. Z. Gale,
J. p. Frieden, PenhalIegon IL Bro.
and w. g. HaIes, each made fine
exhibits of their high grade goods.
As whole The hall was paradise
through which to wander.
If there was lacking anywhere