Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1901-08-29
MOrgan's Grove Fair.

The Morgan's Grove fair will be
held at its beautiful grounds near
Shepherdstown Tuesday, Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday, September Sd
to 9th, and it promises to be one of
the best exhibitions we have ever had.
President Wysong, Secretary Hof-
man and their assistants have been
hustling and their efforts will result
in a frst-class fair. Many attractions
have been secured and there will be
exhibits of interest in all the depart
ments. The most interesting feature,
perhaps, will be the sham battle and
military drill on Wednesday. The
Red Men of Martinsburg will take
part in the battle, and will be in full
war costume. They provide thrill
ing performance, and those who have
seen it pronounce it an exceedingly
entertaining affair. Several military
companies from this State, Pennsyl-
vania and Maryland Will be in the
battle, and will also have a competi-
tive drill for stand of colors to be
presented by the fair managers for
the best drilled company. On Wed
nesday, Thursday and Friday Signor
Alvin will make his wonderful balloon
ascension each afternoon. At the
height of 1000 feet he is fred from a
cannon and decends to the earth by
means of a parachute. His perform
ance will be worth seeing.
Ample railroad facilities will be
provided during the fair by the Nor
folk & Western Railroads. Very lib
eral rates will be given for the round
trip each day of the fair. On We'd
nesday, September 4th, a special train
will be run by the n. & W. from the
south, leaving Shenandoah at 6 a. m,
and arriving at the fair grounds at
9.15. Returning, the train will leave
at $50 p. m. On Wednesday and
Thursday a special train will be run
from Hagerstown, leaving that place
at 9.15 a. m. and returning leave
Morgan's Grove at 5.45 p. m. The
Cumberland Valley road will run
trains from Martinsburg, leaving there
at $50 a. m, and making close con-
nection at Hagerstown going and COM
ing. These special trains and the reg |
ular trains will afford ample and con-
venient accommodations for the Peo-
pie Of every section.
E. Rush Turner, manager Of the
live stock department Of the fair, says
that this feature promises to be more
this year than it has ever
been. He has already booked some
of the finest horses in the Valley Of
Virginia, including heavy draft, coach
horses, thoroughbreds and standard
breds. He expects also to have some
fine cattle and sheep, among the cattle
being the Polled Durhams Of S. L.
Dodd, of Berkeley county; the Black
Aberdeens and Dutch Belted cattle of
Frank Mish, Hagerstown, who may
also have some fine Southdown sheep
Short Horns by DR.. D. NJ. Kipps, of
Front Royal, Va, who has fine herd.
D. P. Lemaster, of Berkeley county,
will exhibit Jersey cattle, Poland Chi
ma hogs and Plymouth Rock chickens.
The manager of the baby show hopes
that there will be a number of babies
to compete for the prizes on Friday
next. The prettiest baby will receive
a silver cup, the fattest baby $3.50 in
gold, and the finest twins $3.50 in
gold. The event will take place at 2
o clock, and is free to all competitors.
Babies competing for prizes must be
under two years old.
The price of admission will be the
same as last year, 25 cents. Season
tickets will be sold at so cents, but
no family tickets will be sold. Chill
dren under 10 years admitted free.
Persons who exhibit three or more ar
ticles Of merit will receive exhibitors
ticket upon payment of Is cents.
Premium lists may be obtained from
Hoffman or at the REGISTER
office, showing the articles for which
prizes are offered, and giving informa-
ton concerning the fair.