Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1904-10-24
Most Successful in the History of
the Association in Attend
ance and Attractions
Daily Attendance at the Fair

Total. .. ........... 1880 3s,623
4 The great fifth annual fair has come
q close and there Is a general feel |
inx Of satisfaction among the people of
IN Lewiston Charleston valley that the |
fair has been one great success from
many standpoints. It is now conceded
mat no greater benefits can be derived
N advertising the resources Of the
country than through the fairs that are
annually given. The attendance Sat-
urday reached 1880 which figure is
reater than any reached at any former
nir. The attendance for the week to-
tiaed 39,623 which is abundant proof
that the fair is one of the popular and
uermanent fixtures of the lewiston
Clarkston valley.
The grounds In Charleston today are
almost deserted. Yesterday teams were
busy removing exhibits and other fix
remains to indicate that during the
mast week 1t has been a scene of mucn
activity. The fair has been a most sue
cessful one and not alone have the Wis
itors been well pleased the business
people connected with the association
and those who have had special exhibits
and booths on the grounds are all more
). tl,art satisfied with the results obtained.
All day yesterday and during today
Secretary Osmers has been engaged in
preparing the vouchers for the many
premiums awarded to those exhibiting
and is now prepared to pay all those
who bring the proper credentials.
II il opportune time to state now
that those interested In the success OF
the annual fairs are lending their eff
forts already in preparation for the
event next year. 1t is without ques-
tion wise to begin early so that the
burden OF the work will not be confined
!. to q few weeks preceding the fair
Secretary Osmers Ia determined thai
the Lewiston fair shall receive asso'
ciation dates at the meeting which vii
be held in January by the circuit as
sociation which win make a gopd race
card. There has been considerable tab
among the directors regarding the ad
visibility Of securing legislation at tn
next session in Boise to have iaV
passed making II compulsory for tn
commissioners to make slight levy II
the regular county levy providing 10
suitable fund known as the "Annua
Lewiston fair fund.- This Is zoos
commendable idea and as the levy e
this purpose would be SO slight as no
To be noticeable the burden OF conduct
ing the fair would not fall on the ie"
Ii is hoped that the various leg'siativ
candidates on the tickets now IN IN
field WIN be advised in the matter an
that they will be induced to 'aKe u
matter up in the legislature.
1t was with a feeling OF regret .n;
the many visitors at the grounds ga
urday saw the close. The large GROVE
were happy ad enthusiastic ana u
mild weather with the abundanee
sunshine was fitting reward TOT u
closing day. 1t was evident that u's
who were there realized the comihs
the end ana those in attendance oess
to arrive early in order to view ever.
thing which was on display on U
grounds. BY the time the race p,'
gram was called there was aho'"
record breaking crowd in the graz
stand and the visitors were trea.e"
as fine q program as was given ''''
the week.
The feature of the days racins Y
the v mile dash for 500 purse. noF
bud the pretty 4uckskin mare oe'''
f ing to ctas. Parker won by " 'ens
Modder second, Young Pepper ep.
Time l:oah, Dixie II. and scc1e,
also ran. In the getaway Modder :,
out OF the bunch but Rosepud soon
gan moving up. She was the 'a'o'
in the grand stand and IN inc p
ring. The books were played ear"
both Young Pepper and Roseouc -
and an the latter came around '.e
i pole into the stretch the excitement
came intense when It was seen sue
/ stili in the lead. II was senN
horse race ana the result seemed "
entirely satisfactory TO the audie'us. ~
Tommie Clark who was upon -
bud was given an ovation. ne
ridden Hattie L. to win IN tne p'.s
s ing race and in another race wo"
Z Trapshootsr. long shot,
5ss..s.s opeproay SUMMARY
.oass5 pS1o-J.19 ues - Dsee : :
bsst two in three. Purse. ss00'