The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1901-09-04
BRADFORD FAIR.

BRADFORD FAIR.
The Bradford Agricultural and Trottng
Association held their second annual fair
August q. 28, 20, 1901, on the grounds at
Bradford. The officers OF the association
are: President, f. o. Kennedy; vice .presi-
dent, L. j. Brown; secretary, X. j. Coffrin;
treasurer, e. II. Nye; directors, r. o. Ken
nedy, i. j. Brown, t. j. Albee, II e. Park
or, w @. Sanborn, NJ. A. Jenkins, e. II.
Nye; j. M. Taylo clerk.
III its report OF the fair lest year the JOUR-
NAL gave complete history OF Bradford
fairs of earlier years. At this time suffice
it to say in that connection that the Brad
ford fair which died from natural causes
some years ago and we9 recreated in 1860,
hes acquired sufficient vitality and strength
at the ege OF two years to insure long ex-
istence. A covered grand stand with
seating capacity OF one thousand people and
a barn which will accommodate twenty
horses we9 built this year. The grounds
are now equipped with all necessary build
ings, so the management will not have to
incur any expense along that line for some
years. The weather ives never more pro-
ptious than upon this occasion. The at
tendance ives large and the exhibits in the
various departments was every way satis-
factory. 1he Bradford cornet band, con-
sistiDR OF twenty pieces, under the leader
ship Of Fred Cummings. rendered many
preciated, and added much to the enjoy
ment OF the elion.
SPECIAL ATTRAC CrIoNs.
A very interesting feature in this line ives
Gilbert's Goat Circus, fresh from the mid
way of the Pan American Exposition, COL =
sisting OF four thoroughly trained goats
The difficult feats performed and the ami
NAL intelligence displayed was truly won
derful Elliot Brothers, contortionisr3 al d
scrobats, with their enchanted house, ives
at least very amusing attraction for the
Younger element Harry Davis with his
exhibition each day.
A game OF bese ball played the first day
by teams from Woodsville, N. H., and
Bradford resulted in a victory for the for
mer by score OF 10 to 3.
EATING HOUSES.
A splendid opportunity to refresh the
inner man was afforded by the several eat
ing houses among which were those of Gi .
man Bsgley, Lyman Meade, and 'anythirg z
for an honest dollar" Densmore, VIII ose eat
ing house has been an important factor at
ali fairs in this vicinity for the pest two
decades.
The entries in this class were numerous
and some very fine animals were shown.
AS stock horse shown with family
Dandy Lambert owned by j. w. Davis of
Fairlee was the proud posse9sor OF the en-
tire field. And II our memory serves US
rightly he had no competition in this cle3s
last year. This would indicate that owners
of stations in this section are not anxious
for second premiums. However, the sssocl
alton that secures Dandy Lambert and a
fair representation of his progeny are sure
of first class exhibition, which fact Yves
demonstrated upon this occasion when he
weS shown with the exceptional fine string
OF colts Of all ages from sucklings to those
OF mature years.
oto mi n.
out stock, including the noted horse Red
Elm, with record OF 2.164, exhibited ly
Mr.. Counter of Lyndonville. This horse
ives exhibited on the track each day and
much admired by lovers of good horses.
MATCHED HORSES.
The entries in this cless were light. e.
j. Libby ives awarded first premium.
GENTLFMEN's BoADsTERs.
There was long list of entries in this
class. Frank Morrill, of Bredford, W. II
Talbert OF Haverhill, N. H., and Mrs. Jen.
ME Crown of Topsham winning first, sec
and and third premiums respectively.
| CATTLE.
| The exhibits in this department were
much larger than last year which was very
gratifying 20 the superintendent and all in
terested Space will not permit of giving
| premiums or even making mention Of the
o.4hibitors The show Of working oxen
-I.ilch cows, different grade of yonng cattle
ETC., was very satisfactory
POULTRY.
There was a good exhibit Of nearly al
| standard breeds in this department, but tht
entries were to numerous to enumerate.
| FLORAL AND AGRICULTURAL HALL.
The floral display was interesting an(
varied. This department was throngeC
with ladies at all hours during the entire
fair. Although early in the season for az
ricultural products there was very cred
liable exhibit in the horticultural line.
A corps of special police were in attend
ance and the b3st Of order maintained.
1. Smith of st. Johnsbury, secretary OF tn
Caledonia County fair, acted as MOUNTED
officer Of the day and proved very eff
cient incumbent.
RACES.
There were large number OF entries an
each race was sharply contested as tn
summary of races will show. @. II. Pike c
Bradford, N. H., as professional stsrte
gave perfect satisfaction. He said that Of al
the races he had attended this season thos
at the Bradford fair were the most inte
esting. All things considered the fair wa
large sized success and satisfactory alib
to management, exhibitors and spectator
Following is a complete summary of tt
races:
TUESDAY.
Trot or Pace, 24O Glass, Purse $125.
Peck-RichardsOn, ann 2:3
Belmore- Walton, 11545 2:3
Dollie-Murray, 22622 2:3
f. T. B.-Lang, 3 264 2:3
Ginger-Foote, 6 6 4 3 3 2:3
Rondy Wilkes-Graham. 3 A 5dr
WEDNESDAY.
Trot oI Feoo, 2;i7Class, Purse 5000
Harry + t1icl--440T, 32111 q:
KIriB Wilrn7- F'ir-rt. .oriuQ, 2 I . 9 9 OIL