Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1904-09-07
RAIN AGAIN
HINDERS FAIR
STORMS PREVENT RECORD
BREAKING ATTENDANCE.

kxhlDltS ana Attr0Ctl0nS were tlne,
and Nothing but the Weather
Prevented Biggest Fair in
Many Years.
Are the fates agin' us? It seems so.
After weeks of hoping and almost
praying for good weather. and after
preparation for one of the bsst fairs
we have ever had. old Jupiter Pluvius
again turned his batteries loose upon
as. arriving on schedule time to mar
the pleasure Of our people and the
financial success of our fair. AS usual
it rained every day or night, but
nevertheless, many Of the people
managed to spend few hours on the
grounds. and those who did thorough.
ly enjoyed themselves.
The result is that the total receipts
of the fair reached less than $4,000,
which Of course will not pay the bills
Of this years fair and the indebted.
ness of last year. Had the weather
been good. there is little doubt that
there would have been enough to pay
all and to spare. But the business
men Of the city will undoubtedly
shoulder the burden of the debt az
they have done many times before. and
see to it that the association pays all
premiums in full and continues the
fair, hoping and trusting that next
year we will be fortunate enough to
have good weather, and that the
people will appreciate their enterprise
to the extent that next years fair will
see the largest crowds ever in atten-
dance in this county.
The fair association certainly made
a hit by engaging Col. Uden's Wild
West show for the free entertainment
of fair visitors. Each day they gave
long program on the track, consist
ing of Roman hippodrome and chariot
races. dog and horse races. trick and
fancy riding. shooting. etc., including
thrilling representations Of frontier
life Each Of their different special
ties were given in q way that brought
hearty commendation from all who
saw them, and the opinion was gener-
al that it was one OF the best attrac-
tions ever on the grounds.
As we said last week, the Hyperion
Band of Ridgeway was one of the de-
lights of the fair. The delightful
music rendered by them whenever
called upoo, the courteousness of all
the members, and the excellence of
their playing brought nothing but the
highest praise from everyone. Winnie
shsik county is proud of such an or.
ganization especially when the size of
the town from which it comes is con.
sidered.
Lovers of base ball were given some
fine games. in which a deep interest
was taken each day. On Wednesday
and Thursday Lawler and Decorah
were the contesting teams, and both
games were good ones. With mum.
Der of semi professionals on both sides
the games were snappy and exciting,
and furnished plenty Of amusement
for those who enjoy the game. De-
corah won both games, Wedn ,sday
to Q, and Thursday 9 to /. On Friday
two picked teams from Decorah, Pete
Rooney's and Glenn Mays played an
interesting game. Rooney's team win
ming by the score Of 10 to 6.
On account of the heavy track the
races were not as good as usual this
year. There were also few entries.
but nevertheless there was enough
racing to give those who like to see 9
race their share of the fun. The fol.
lowing schedule shows the horses
started and the finish:
WEDNESDAY.
8 100 Trot.
Alice McGregor
Millard, Preston, MINI. ....1 /
Zeleta B.
John Curtin. Decorsh, la. q
Maggie Alfred
>. O. Bates, Decorah, Ia. ...3 3
Time. 2:S914 2 40; 2:35.
| 2:40 Pace.
Babe
III. @. Webster, Cresco, Ia. II l
| Vivre
F. w. Boyd, Decorah. Ia .2 2
Gold Fire
DIR. parnell, West Union, Ia .3 3
The Moslem
W. S. Hart, Waukon. la. - 4
Durez
O. Christianson. Prosper, Mimi 5 8
First heat declared no heat.
Time. :391a 2 40; 2 40.
THURSDAY.
Free rail- Pace.
Cresance
F. w. Boyd, Decorah, la .....1
Johnny X.
j. w. Macarthur, Cresco, la ,....2
Time 2:27; 80.
800 Trot.
Alice McGreRor
Millard Preston MINI