The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-18
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY'S
FIFTY-SIXTH FAIR
Most Pleasing Exhibit at Montrose.
Large Crowds Enjoy Features
Of the Day.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.


Montrose, Pa, Sept. II. - The
fifty-siXth annual fair and eX-
hibition of the Susquehanna County
Agricultural society is now recorded
among the things of the past and it
has been, considering all conditions,
perhaps one of the best fairs ever held
on the grounds in Montrose.
Tuesday was the opening day of the
fair and as has been customary in
preceding years, no attractions or dis
play was made to draw crowd of
spectators. the day being given up to
those who come from a distance with
herds of cattle, droves Of sheep, swine,
ETC., in order to have every thing in
readiness for the following day--the
big day" Of the fair. Many exhibitors
arranged their exhibits; statesmen ar
ranged their wares on the stands which
occupied prominent positions on the
grounds and others accepted the last
chance to enter their articles. The day
closed with the weather for the morrow
appearing rather unfavorable--hazy
clouds obscured the setting sun and
local weather prophets predict another
stormy day for the fair this year.
But the following morning the sun
rose on a cloudless sky, and the mer-
chants, farmers, in fact everybody,
were early astir and Immediately COM
menced preparations for the county's
red letter day. The people flocked to
the town in vast numbers, every road
leading to this mecca being dotted with
teams, and clouds of dust arose from
the highways along the route.
The Hartford band arrived in town
about ten o'clock and their lively music
seemed to stir the people into unusual
activity, which accompanied with the
lowing Of cattle, the bleating of sheep,
Quacking of ducks, and all the noise
made by the habitants of the barnyard,
made the town seem like a vast farm.
Promptly at one o'clock an exhibition
was given by one of the YomomO
Brothers, the Japanese jugglers, who
delighted the audience by his wonderful
balancing feats.
Buckley Brothers merry-go-r round,
was in full blast all the time and af-
forded much amusement for the young
sters. At 3 o'clock another exhibition
was given by the Japanese juggler.
During the intermission between the
attractions people roved about the
grounds, shaking hands with friends,
viewing the poultry exhibits, (of which
there were over so different varieties)
the fancy department in the main build
ing or the vegetable, fruit or school
divisions, or sauntered below the rocks
and inspected the cattle, sheep, swine,
and other animals, of which there We're
some magnificent specimens. The
pumpkins, which always prove interest
ing were very large: the fruit however
was not up to the usual mark as were
also the vegetables. Much interest was
taken in the school work, of which there
was fine display. Pigeons, ferrets,
rabbits, squirrels, and other pets, were
very much admired and excited much
comment.
All seemed very much pleased at the
close of the fair and many thought
that taken all in all it was more largely
attended than in many years, between
five and six thousand people being
present, while over $1,000 was taken in
at the gate.
One of the main features of the fair
was the excellent dinner served by the
ladies of st. Mary's church, over five
hundred being served, 1t requiring over
three hundred pounds of beef to supply
the great demand.
The fair management deserves great
conducted, the excellent attractions
presented and the interest and hard
work spent in making 1t success.