The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1898-10-20
The COLUMBIA COUNTY FA|R.
A VERY SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION
Large Attendance Exhibits.-Good
Races.

is past ana gone ana AL tflat REMAINS
is history.
1t was one of the most attractive
fairs the society has ever held, the ex-
hibits In every department being larg-
er, grander and more varied than ever
before. The society, during all the
years of its existence has enjoyed the
reputation of giving one of the best
fairs in Central Pennsylvania, and
while other fairs are poorly attended,
this one never fails to attract large
crowds, not only from this but adjoin-
ing counties.
The attendance on Wednesday and
Thursday was abou: up to former
years. On Friday continual down
pour of rain kept people away, and
prevented the races from taking place,
but on Saturday in spite of the un-
favorable condition of the weather,
people came streaming into town by
trains and wagons by the thousands.
There is no way of computing the at
tendance with any degree of accuracy.
The display of horses, cattle, sheep
and swine was never better, while the
poultry department, was far in ad-
vance of former years.
Among the leading exhibits on the
ground were:
Hawley-Slate Furniture Company
with fine exhibit of bedroom suits,
extension tablsc, sideboards, etc.
The space occupied by Greasy &
Wells, lumber dealers, attracted a
large number of people and the chalk
talks by Mr.. Taylor were very inter
esting.
]. Saltzer, was on hand with fine
line of pianos, organs and sewing
machines.
In the west side of the large build
lug was the Normal School exhibit.
1t contained specimens of work in
clay modelling, wood work, drawing
etc.
The display of lamps by James H.
Mercer caught the attention of every
body. 1t was tastefuily arranged and
presented fine appearance.
The Aqueduct Mills, G. w. Keiter,
proprietor showed a nice display of his
product. This mill manufactures the
brand of flour known as "Moss Rose,
every sack of which is guaranteed. 1t
has an extensive sale.
L. E. Whary displayed the latest
patterns in stoves, etc.
There were many other exhibits,
which we would not attempt to enum-
crate, consisting of curious relics etc.
The attractions were numerous.
The Original North Carolina Jubilee
Singers; largest living gorilla in the
world; victims of Spanish cruelty, and
many other shows of various kind:
were on the ground and judging from
the number of people going in ant
out, did paying business.
The races were never more inter
esting, some of the best horses in the
state contesting. In the free for al
race on Saturday, Democracy, owned
by J. G. Millbourne of Chester, Pa.
broke the track record of a:I4a, going
a mile in a:I33, thereby winning al
additional purse of $50. Consider
ing the heavy condition of the track
caused by Fridays rain, the tim,
made is remarkably fast. All tn
other races were we'll contested. Fol
are the summaries:
21s CLASS PACING-PURsE $500.
Harry NJ, br. g., Watkins, N. Y........... 1-1-
May Wilkes, b. m, Chester, Pa........... 8-2-
strath Blue, b. m.,. Antesfort, Pa........ 25-
Lady Alice, b. m, Union City, Pa.::..... 40
VIM. Brookneld, br. g., Bolivia, N. Y..... b-ds
Time, 2:i7Ix, 2:i7, 2:l7.
2:1 CLASS TRoT-PURsE $500
Tida Blonde, b. m. Patterson, Pa :....... IL
Prince Royal, b. g; Willlaaim,spert lai,n OFT Pa. *
DSSn Time. e. as5, i s:8s, s., ESQ., a;aO
2.4o CLASS PAUING-PURsE $500
Drex, blk. g., Rushville, Ind.............. IL
J. B. 81 br, g., Sidney, n. Y...-......"...
Heart OF Oak, b. s., Trenton. N. J......... "a
Budd weiser, blk. g.. Lewisburg, Pau. Do
i. j., br. g., Ithica, N Y................... 20
Theda Clark, b. m, ToWanda, Pa....... 6-7d
Time, 2:!3, 2:22H, 2:24.
$500 CLASS FARMERS HoRsEs-PURsE $3.50
Grace m, m, Light Street, Pa........ 1-i-2
Mary K, DIX. m, Foundry Vile, Pa..... 2-2-1
Nellie, 8. m, ESpy, Pa a...,............ 3-3-3
Mary H., b. m Light Street, Pa........ 49,
Mime, 2:54, 2:49, 2:46, 2:47.
geo CLASS TRoT-PURSE $500.
Ibid, b. e., Lewtsburg, ia. .............. 1-3-l
L. Ii. Chase, ch. m, Watkins, N Y.... 2-2-2
Excel, b: g., Camden, N; J;:............ els
Nancy W., Port Jervis, N. Y........... 49,
Time, 2:2S, ESQ, 2:26l6, 2:a3.
229 CLASS TROT-pURSE $500.