The Newtown bee., 1905-08-25

New Milford,
THE NEW MILFORD FAIR.
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If the society intend that the. exhibit
ion, next month, shall be bigger and
better than ever. and to that end they
invite the hearty cooperation of all
he residents in New Milford and other
towns in the district naturally tribu
tary to the society. 1t isn't too early
to begin to plan for the fair. There is
work a-plenty to be done, and the
sooner it is begun the more satiSfactO-
ry will be the results. There is no good
and sufficient reason why the New
Milford society should not give one of
the best fairs in Connecticut. In New
Milford and the towns surrounding is
comprised Of one of the finest agricul-
tural sections of New England. For
variety and quality of its farm produce
it has no superior. Its dairy products
are famous. 1t raises as fine horses
and cattle as are to be found anywhere.
The products of it's orchards and vine
yards are Of the very best. If every
farmer, fruit-grower, market-gardener,
dairyman and stock breeder, within
radius Of 10 miles Of New Milford,
would contribute of his best to the
New Milford fair, it would make the
finest exhibition ever seen in these
ATTITUDES. And why shouldn't they?
The premiums offered are liberal.
There is satisfaction in knowing and
in letting other people know that ones
products are little better than his
neighbours. All that is needed is to
arouse healthy spirit of competition,
assure exhibitors that their entries
will be judged by a competent commit
tee; treat them well, and they come
again. A special effort should be made
in order to enlarge the stock exhibits
Or the hundreds of fine dairy COWS and
| thoroughbred stock owned in this Sec
ton, only very small percentage is
ever exhibited at the fair. This is
much to be regretted. If the dairy
men could but be induced to take the
same interest in the fair that has been
shown in recent years by the poultry
raiSers, there would be an exhibition
everyone would be proud Of. The rails
ing of fancy poultry, both for pleasure
and profit, is growing industry in
this section. Que can generally count
on seeing at the fair fine exhibition
of fruit and vegetables; the only criti-
cism that can be offered in this con-
nection is that the exhibitors are too
few in number, there isn't enough
competition to awaken interest. 1t is
hoped the farmers and dairy men here
abuutS will think these matters over,
and that everyone will make an effort
to add to the attractions of the fair.
| The fair has an energetic, represen-
tative and strong board of directors.
They do all in their power to make
the fair success, but must have the
hearty support Of the people If the
best results are to be obtained.
The suggestion has been made that
fair week be made an "old home
fully carried out in many New England
towns. Perhaps some special exercises
might be arranged on the fair grounds
one of the three days, at a time when
it would not conflict with the general
program.
A. B. STERLING HAS A STRENUOUS
TINE.
A. B. Sterling was the victim of a
runaway, Sunday, being thrown out in
the gutter opposite the Congregation
al church. The horse fell, then got up
and ran to Whittlesey avenue, where
it fell again, breaking the shafts
Some men near by jumped on to the
horses head, holding it down. The
horse was frightened by an automo-
bile. Mr. Sterling had his face badly
scratched and one eye BACKED. Myron
| Whitlock did scientific act in rapid
tumbling when he tried to stop the
horse on Whittlesey avenue, being
| thrown over the horse in about eight
seconds of time. 1t was a strenuous
experience for Mr. Sterling, who has
been painfully nursing his bruises all
| the week.
1OCN ~ l. 1ACll1Ch VI Mall GduLdS,
Cuba, was the guest, last Wednesday,
of O. W. Hoyt. On Wednesday night
! he gave an interesting address on
| CUBA" at the Boardman chapel.
Mr. and Mrs E. R. HawleY of Shelton
have been passing few days with Mr.
and Mrs Vince Mt Sterling.
II. w. Carter of Norfolk was in town,
last week. He is secretary Of the
Litchfeld County University club.
Stanley Warner and Miss Edith
Warner attended the clam bake in
Haviland Hollow on Friday last.
Ray Leach attended the clam bake
at Haviland Hollow on Friday last.
A. B. Sterling has sold horse to
Beeman & Strong.
Good family flour, $3.50 per barrel, at
G. l. Leach's only.
Mrs c. I. Leach, Mrs J. E. Hunger
on Tuesday, after a stay of three weeks
in Sherman.
Williams root beer extract, at l5c a
bottle, at G. |. Leach.
Everything in the line of tinware at
the store of G.. E. Riddiford.
Miss Gertrude Riddiford is the-guest
Of MIR and Mrs A. B. Way at Bristol.