Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-09-18
Exhibits.
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The largest and principal exhibit on
the grounds was, of course, the cattle.
Today has been cattle day. and the
farmers turned out right royalty to
make the show a big one. That they
succeeded could be seen at a glance. 1t
was said. this morning, by many who
have followed the fair since its in
auguration, that never before had they
seen so many cattle on the grounds,
and never were finer ones shown at q
county fair
There was 4 good showing Of cattle,
last year. but it is forgotten when com
pared with that of today. Why, it
would do your soul good to see the
town teams when they were lined up
for inspection. There were in all SG1
head of cattle on exhibition, and they
were the pick of the best herds that
can be found in this part of the
county.
Among the largest exhibitors were c.
E. Peaslee of Alma, and Jasper Mosher
of South Windsor. e. C. Hussey of
Windsor, and F. D. Erskine of Wind
sorviile. c. A. Cruce OF North White
field. showed a fine herd of Herefords,
headed by the yearlinS bull Independ-
Gncp. lntTt WAS dil G0pttIsiiS my ~
play of Holsteins, Herefords and Sus-
sex, and it is a noticeable fact that
there is an increase in the number OF
Hereford cattle. or white faces, as
they are called, from year to year.
Those who raise them are strong advo-
Gates in their favor.
SHEEP AND SWINE.
The sheep and swine exhibits were
small. there being but two pens Of the
former, shown by T. r. Weeks of JEFF
ferson.
POULTRY.
The poultry shown was also small.
The Beech Hill Poultry Farm showed
some fine specimens of white, ana
haired Plymouth Rocks, and {. h.
Peaslee had several pens OF black
Langshangs. Rhode Island Reds, silver
laced Wyandottes, golden Wyandottes'
black Minorcas, Partridge Cochlhs'
white Leghorns. white Plymouth
Rocks. and a pair of Pekin ducks
IN THE HALL.
The hall is well filed with fancy
WORT, for the entertainment of the
ladies'. and also with a good exhibit OF
fruit and vegetables The latter is not
"a large as that of 1901, but the quality
is UP to the standard. The eXhipitofS
in the hall are as follows:
Mrs. Miles Moody, South Windsor
silk ard worsted crazy quilts.
Mrs. Mary j. Clark, Cross HIM. SILK
tidy, crazy silk quilt
Mrs. ]. ]. LongfeloW, WINDSOR
crocheted silk dolly.
Miss Mae Kimball, Windsor, Brazil
ian point dolly, sofa pillow, Roman
stripe. m.
Josephine p. Stilphen. WindsorViiie.
can from South America, crocheted
tidiee. rag carpeting, crocheted lace'
,rorsted shawl. ancient collection.
Mrs. NJ. P Doyle. North Whitehead,
large display of hand-embroidery anu
Battenburg.
Miss George Peaslee, Alma, large col
lection of Battenburg. very handsome
Mrs. l.. \. Lopgfellow, Coopers Mi'iS'
quilt of fancy design
Mrs. Martin Hewett, Coopers MiilS
fancy design silk quilt.
Mrs Samuel Cookson, South Wind
cor silk quilt and crazy bed spread.
Ms Frances T.. James, North Pitts
ton. In.
John b. Morrow. Chelsea' fancy Elm
quilt made by himself
Mrs. Florence Burnfeirms, south
Windsor. rex begonia patchWork qulil-
Miss Vida Il. Savage, NindsorNllie.
crocheted dolly.
Mrs. f. ]. Maloney. South Windsor
butter. preserves and Jelly.
Katie Reilly. Cooper's Mills. butter
mittens for plain knitting, yarn.
Mrs. NJ a. Reilly. Cooper's Mills, DIS
cult. fruit cake. yarn
Mrs. David Given, South Windsor,
paneral collection of preserves. jellies
nickles. packed butter, collection OF
plants.
Miss Cora Emerson, South emma,
picture frame, fancy apron Wofsteu
crazy quilt.
Mrs. Abbie NJ Cram. South China,