The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-09-16
PRICE THREE CENTS.
wINDHAM COUNTY FAIR.
wednesday, Sept. IL.

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Windham County Agricultural Soci-
ETY. held their first annual fair on the
common in the village of Fayette-
vile. The experiment proved sue
cessful, and every foot of land was
made available for the large show Of
stock and big crowd of visitors. AT
ter a two years trial the grounds
proved too small for the multitude,
and track was laid and suitable
buildings erected on a large fiat one
mile east of the village, where, with
two exceptions, fairs have since an
nually been held. This year Mr.. Z.
c. Benedict, president of the society,
generously offered the use of his
meadow adjoining the village for a
county fair, and at meeting of its
officers, held for the purpose, the
proposition was accepted, and so de-
cided. The management believe
that, as whole, people can be bet
ter Accommodated here than on the old
ground further away. To those llv-
ing on the line of the narrow gauge
railroad, and having no other convey
ance, it will offer a decided advan-
tage. The public entrance to the
ground being less than one hundred
rods from the depot. The large num-
ber who come in teams will be reliev-
ed of hard mile-drive over cemetery
hill, and the herds of cattle from ad-
joining towns will be thankful that
Mr.. Benedict is thoughtful of their
comfort and accommodation. Visitors
from the north by way of rail arrive
here at s 20 a. m. returning at 7:15
p. m. An extra train will leave
Brattleboro at s q. m. and return at
5 D. m. will accommodate the people
south of us. People here in atten-
dance at the county court will be
greatly benefited, especially those
members of the bar, who are so deep
ly interested in everything that per-
tains to the advantages and prosperi-
ty of our county town and village.
With little renewed energy, an ex-
ira cane and twenty-five cents in cash
they can gain access to the grounds,
see the elephant and carefully note
with pencil and paper additional
causes why the county buildings
should be removed to Brattleboro.
These are chances they should not
let pass, they will need all these
items at the next legislature.
Should the weather be suitable the
exhibition of stock in the several de-
partments with other attractions Of
fered promise better fair and a
larges concourse of people than has
assembled here for some time.
The premium list shows a marked
liberality on the part of the officers,
and should induce everyone who can
to bring the best they have, and lend
hand in making this fair second to
none yet held by the society.
The president has procured, at a
large expense, the services of "Prin-
cess Charlotte Myers" of Frank
fort, N. Y, who will make daring
ascension in the balloon "Sky Lark, y
the dimensions of which will astonish
all beholiers. This brave lady has
made over three hundred and sixty
successful ascensious, and has drawn
larger crowds at state and county
fairs than all other attractions COM
bined. The balloon will be inflated
with hydrogen gas, generated from
water, in the sight of all, by Prof
Myers, the most scientific operator OF
the present day. This is what the
Press says of her: "Most beautiful
sight ever witnessed. AS pretty as ;
picture. Extraordinary attraction
ten thousand present. Balloon visi
BILE three hours and attained three
and one-half miles elevation. Bigges
success in fourteen years" To the
thousands of people who never saw {
balloon ascension need more be said
A grand concert by the Brattle
boro Military Band is another feature
of the fair that will please all lover:
of good music.
A cage of wild animals as tame as
kittens and as mischievous as monkeys
will prove an attractive corner to tht
young people.
! A guessing contest with prizes tc
those who show the best skill il
guessing will interest everyone.
A social dance for all who enjoy
the festivity will be held in Unior
Hall, commencing at s p. M, accom-
| panied by Higgins full orchestrs
with supper at the County House as
part of the programme. Remem-
ber the day and date, boys, and don''
forget to come and bring the family
Wednesday, Sept. 2lst.
j. NJ. MILLER.