Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1898-10-05
SIXTH ANNUAL FAIR.
A Disappointment to Many. Yet nuch Of
Beauty and Interest was Displayed.

The Sixth Annual Fair. which was
held September q, % and 20 certainly
was not a failure, for the association
not only paid expenses, but when a
balance has been reached, there will
remain about $500, which can be
passed to apply ON the Indebtedness.
Nevertheless, the meeting was a
disappointment. Compared with the
fair held the previous year, the last
was lacking in quantity and quality
OF exhibits, in the character of the
races and special features. The at
tendance was good, but the races
were SO little attraction and the wind
so cold that the grand stand was
amply sufficient to seat allthose who
desired.
In exhibition hall a few of our far
mers brought creditable exhibits,
that of potatoes being equal il not
superior to those shown in previous
years. Several ladies brought hand
some fancy work and embroidery,
which not only commanded much
admiration, but lent beauty to the
walls. The exhibit of amatuer pho.
Biography was the admiration OF all.
The display sent by F. w. Mettler
was generally conceded to be the fin
est, but not being q Fergus county
production, was not permitted to
compete for the prizes. The samples
of the work OF H, G. Brown, Henry
Surprenant, w. w. LARSEN, r. Won
Tobel, w. j. Wells, F. e. Stiles and
others were beautiful and well dis
played. Pictures of familiar local
scenes were alternated with those of
people and views taken in other
localities. This department vas a
credit to the exhibitors and a joy to
the visitors.
In the Power Mercantile Co. and
Montana Hardware Co.'S building
these companies and A. p. Curtin's
music house had a very attractive
display OF wares. The building was
constantly filled with admirers of
that which is beautiful in furniture,
crockery, dry goods, hardware,
pianos, etc.
fowls displayed. His breeds are of
the finest and he takes great pride i'm
the variety and excellence OF the
flock.
That the fair was not more attrac-
tive certainly cannot be blamed upon
the officers, who have done all in
their power to secure exhibits and
also to engage good racing stock.
Special attractions were desired, but
could not be secured. The death of
the mare, Lady Wallace, and the
sickness of the mare, Judith caused
two good races to be abandoned.
On another page we give the list Of
premiums awarded. Following is
the result OF the racing:
FIRST DAY.
Running, 4 furlongs. Purse, SIS: $50 and $25:
2 started. Pop Eye LIST, Democrat End. Time
:J4,
Running. 8 furlongs. Purse, $50; $40 and $50;
30.
Running, a mile. Purse, $40: $25 and SIS: 2
started. Waukpaugh list. Annie Rooney End.
Time-:242.
Breed Race. s entries, S started. Purse, SIS; $40
and 80; Bessie LIST, Md Ind,
CON DAY..
Running, "A mile dash. Purse $40; SIS and SIS;
started, Marcus LIST. Black Eagle Ind. lime
PA.
Running, 4 furlongs. Purse, $50; $35 and SIS:
3 started, Little Tom list. Pop Eye End. Black
Eagle 3rd. Time :52l2.
Three Minute Trot and Pace. Purse, $75; $50
and $25; 2 in 3; 2 started; Budweiser list, Mid
night End; 2 heats. Time-2:JI1a and 2:5isI.
Running, 3 furlongs and repeat. Purse. SO;
$50 and SIS; 8 started. W aukapaugh, Little
Tom and Monday. Little Tom LIST, Wauka-
paugh End. :3612, 81 and :3S.
Breed Race. Purse, SIS; $40 and 5; 10 entries,
Billings LIST, Bessie End.
THIRD DAY..
Free for all Trot and Pace. Purse. $75; $50 and