The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-10-16
BLOOMSBURY. PA THURSDAY. OCTOBER l6, 1902
COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR.
Clear Skies Fine Exhibits ana Good Attend
ance Combine 10 Make the Annual Event
Pronounced Success.


the reputation which the Columbia
County fair has enjoyed through the
many years of its existence of being
the best in Central Pennsylvania, has
been righttully bestowed. People who
were here last week for the first time
were surprised at the size and extent
of the exposition. One gentleman
from Philadelphia was overheard to
remark that he had frequently read OF
the Bloomsburg fair, but he had never
thought it was of such magnitude.
While the fair this year was a sue
cess in every way, still the crowds
were not as large as those of 1901.
There are three things which worked
against the fair this year from an at
tendance standpoint. First of all was
the Centennial celebration People
from different parts of the state, but
probably more particularly from The
county, attended the the Centennial
in preference to the fair. Then the
continued wet weather has delayed
work in the agricultural districts to
such an extent that a large number of
farmers found it absolutely impossible
to get away. But what served to di-
mirlsh the crowds more than anything
is the great industrial crisis. This was
very noticeable when trains arrived.
Towns that in former years sent large
delegations, were this year represented
by reduced numbers.
The weather during the entire three
days was beautiful. Nothing finer
could have been desired. 1t was just
the sort of weather that Bloomsbury
usually has for her annual event. 1t
would seem that this Association
knows just what dates to select. As
the Danville Morning NcvS says.
"The Government wants to hire the
man who picks out the B,oomsburg
fair dates"
AS to the fair Itself the exhibits in
every department were good. Es-
pecially fine were the displays of the
products of the farm and garden. The
vegetables called forth much praise.
All other departments in the main
building were easily up to the stand
ard of excellence for which they have
always been noted
A very interesting exhibit in the
main building was that of +. w.
Campbell, the we'll known taxidermist
of Pittston. He showed all the birds
of Pennsylvania, from the humming bird
to the eagle. The display was sur
rounded by visitors all the time, and
admired by everybody.
Saltzer was on hand as he is every
year, with the best that there is in
pianos and organs. His name has be-
come household word throughout
Columbia county, and he has probably
placed more pianos and organs in this
section than any Qne dealer in this
division of the state. Fair dealing is
his motto and to this fact can be attri-
buted his success.
James H. Mercer made very
pretty display of lamps and mirrors.
Mr.. Mercer has for several seasons
past been the leading dealer in this
line in the county.
Mrs. Fannie Anstock exhibited
very nice line OF pianos. The sweet
tone and beauty of finish of the instru-
ments shown by her were very favor
ably commented upon.
H. G.. SUPPLIES exhibit was among
the finest in the building. One side he
showed carpets and furniture, and on
the other a very complete line of
stoves. He also demonstrated Golden
Blend Coffee. HIS display must have
satisfied the people that he could
supply their wants, as his big depart
ment store was visited by hundreds of
visitors during the fair.
Another attraction and beautiful
display and one that apparently had
genuine interest for everybody was
that of the Leader Store Company.
That the Leader Company has out
stripped competitors and grcwn to be
the leading house in their line means
something. 1t means that their system
of business, fine goods, moderate
prices and fair treatment must be
right. No fairer showing of carpets
was ever made on the ground, and ex-
quisite taste was displayed in its
arrangement.
The Summit Ranges in various
styles were exhibited by l.. f. Whary.
His booth looked very pretty, and
challenged the attention of all.
The White Milling Company ad-
vertlsed their celebrated Keystone
brand of -four. This flour is shipped
to all sections of the country and the
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