The times., 1893-09-29


new patterns and were much admired.
G. W. Loring had practical and pretty
display including three rolls of wall paper
of good shades, large number of Christ
mas books for people of all ages and some
exceedingly good Bibles. All were we'll ar
ranged and above hung three magnificent
steel engravings which everybody wanted.
The well known and always admired sRag-
ged Boy" painted in oil by Mrs. G. r. Lyon
seemed to be inviting the people to look at
the display.
Wheeler & Lovett were without compe-
titors in hardware, stoves and sporting
goods, and their display was excellent. The
''Regal Peninsular'' coal stove is undoubt-
edly the best not only for heating but for
show. The cart Royap range, steel
finished, is one pretty enough for parlor.
The "Model" coal cook is certain to be a
most popular stove. Their display of sport
ing goods, revOlvers, guns, ammunition and
tackle show that they are the leaders in this
line
The City Telegraph Company had booth
in which were placed full set of telegraph
instruments connected with a line running
to the city. The wires were operated by a
student and many people were much inter-
ested in the ''click, click" of the instrument.
F. b. Holman had the best display of
jewelry ever exhibited on the grounds and
it was so well arranged that everything
could be seen. The large mantel clock will
undoubtedly sell many goods of this kind
for him. Some nicely engraved glassware
and few pieces of chinaware with the
display of spectacles, watches and rings show
the good taste of the owner, as buyer.
Woodland & North occupied double space
with some inviting furniture. The dining
room extension table and chairs in light
finish ''are just what we want" The divans,
sofas and pictures make an inviting room.
The displays of this firm are always such as
to leaye no doubt as to where the best goods
are to be found.
The Bryant Theatrical Company, of
Vernon, had large collection of photo
graphs of different scenes in their plays and
of the individual members of the company.
AS an Irish and Dutch comedian, Mr.. Harry
Bryant, If the pictures are an indication, is
good one. The work of the photographer
was exceedingly well done, the coloring
being feature. The collection received
first prize.
The Corunna school exhibit showed the
standard of their schools to be as high as
that of any in the state, and the arrange
ment of the exhibit displayed the taste of
teachers. The laboratory appliances, in
Guiding an electric machine, pulley de-
vice, pendulum and many other
things were an unusual and interest
| ing sight at the fair. The test and class
work of the under grades and the dictation
work Of the smallest scholars is something
to be proud of. The alumni of the school
numbers 90, some of whom occupy high
and responsible positions. The picture OF
''the school at work" is a good 'snap shot.
Banister's grocery house exhibit shows
the taste and skill of f. III. Banister thai
has made his store the leading one in
Owosso for all the finer goods. The canned
goods, the soap, the starch and tobacco
pyramids are simple yet attractive show
The picture of the proprietor under the U
s. flag makes good crown for the whole
arrangement.
The Michigan Sewing Machine q Organ
Co., with its usual progressive advertis
ing spirit, had full booth. The CHECKER
ing piano, the Palace and Derby organ.
and the famous White sewing machine were
the goods displayed and which have made
a large business for this company. Tht
Household and Standard machines were
also shown, the Standard attachment beinl
the latest sewing machine patent and very
useful one. With it one thread only Il
used, making a single or double stitch.
The Singer sewing machines were showr
by K. Chase, the agent. The work on cur
tains, scroll work and pictures made on this
machine show the many uses to which the
Singer may be put. The machines were oi
light finish and very attractive.
The johnson Baking Co. have grand
pyramid of barrels representing the capacity
of their cracker department, 100 barrels
daily. The show case, containing bread
rolls, cake, cookies and other bakery deli
cacies, was great temptation. The bar
rels we're made in the city, also.
M. Keyte had display of robes, whips
blankets and harnesses which were the bes
of the kind and show that first class stool
is always kept on hand.
n l.. F. Steadman had a display of cigar
and cigar labels and it was gotten up in
very tasty manner. The cigars include,
!, several OF Mr.. Steadmans best brands.
, Bennett, Adley & Darling showed
patent roller screen which is a valuable de
vice.
Among the things In the east wing wer
} the collections Of photographs by Phipps
: of Owosso, and Bryant, of Vernon. Bot
r were excellent, the finish and coloring be!n
, the best.