The Lexington advertiser., 1905-11-02

and the promoters, who are Of McCombs
best business men, have much to con-
gratulate themselves for.
The grounds for the Fair are well stu
ated Just outside the residence district
and conveniently arranged for the pur-
poses intended. The track il one half
mile and an unusually fast one A large
grand stand, with a seating capacity Of
2,S0O persons and solidly constructed,
affords comfort for an ordinary attend
ance. A large building for the display
OF exhibits had been provided, as we'll
as a number of smaller ones for various
purposes. Dozens of comfortable stalls
for stock of every kind were arranged
around the grounds. Take it all in all,
everything necessary to the successful
conducting OF a county fair had been
literally provided.
Last year, the opening year, the Or
ganizati0n held most satisfactory meet,
ing. The attendance, while not nearly
what it was this year, was gratifying in
deed and the expense incident to holding
the fair was more than met by the re-
ceipts. Between four and five thousand
people were present the opening day
this year and the attendance during the
entire time was splendid. As good stock
as the South can afford was on cXhibi-
ton and IN large variety and mum
bers. The agricultural exhibits were
magnificent and clearly demonstrated
the fact that Pike County and South
Mississippi can't be beaten in this line.
The schools of McComb deserve especial
mention for the highly creditable display
made and the fancy work by the ladies
would be in line for first prizes at any
place. The floral display attracted much
attention and elected words of admira-
tion end praise. DR.. Hart, of near Nc
Comb, exhibited more than 1875 different
products from his farm, "Grampion
Hills" and was the recipient of prolusc
congratulations at the hands of his
friends and the public in general. Too
much space would be required to mention
every feature worthy, but suffice it to
say that the Pike County Fair is Il
grand success from every standpoint, and
the gentlemen in charge are deserving OF
especial credit and Commcndation. 1t is
now, and in the future will prove, one
of the greatest factors in the develop
mcnt OF that splendid section Of the
State. 1t was freely stated that the i'm
proyemcnt already noted would hand
somey repay the gentlemen who origi-
mated and put the enterprise on foot, if
not one dollar had been realized from
other sources. PrOgressiyeness, energy
and business judgment characterize the
management of the institution. May it
continue to prosper and accelerate the
wonderful work Of development now 60
ing on in that portion of the "Grcatcr
Mississippi"
1t was the writer's intention to spend
the 18th at Grenada, the opening day
Of the fair at that point, but from The
fact OF having been to McComb the day
previous quarantine regulations pre-
vented and there was nothing to do but
comply with the order to move on" Re
ports from there, however, state that the
meeting was very successful and that
the event would be feature every year,
Columbus held last week with a fine at
tendance and a satisfactory meeting
Starkyille holds this week, and the pros.
poets are said to be fattering
In support of the writer's oft-repeated
contention that the county fair is the
greatest developer of the present era, the
success of those noted above is offered. 1t
is not what money is taken at the gate
that counts, but in the improved condi-
tion of affairs in general. A community
that maintains a creditable fair will out
distance tho that 1nn. and |z
idly by upon laurels already won. The
friendly rivalry produced is the great
est stimulant imaginable for the farmer
and stock raiser to improve upon what
he has or had done during the year past
Mississippi is fast awakening to the
realization of the Importance and value
of such enterprises, as is evidenced by
the increased number that are springing
into existence. This means in the near
future Greater Mississippi in the full
and true meaning OF the word.
The Pontotoc- Ridgeway Fruit Com
pany has been organized at Pontotoc for
the purpose of planting orchards and
marketing the product. A number OF
excellent business men are interested in
the movement and it goes without say,
ing that success will crown their efforts
Pontotoc is in section of the State
noted for its fine fruit The ridge OF
hills that pass through that section are
said by those in a position to know tc
be the best adapted to fruit raising OF
any portion of the South. Prof A. B
Mckay, horticulturist at the A. and NJ
College, has purchased tract Of Lame
near Pontotoe, and last year planted
10000 peach trees, and will plant mort
this year. The industry is one that il
very likely to increase in interest. Lant
generally considered unfit for farmin!
will be made to produce of the world
needs and bring profit to the owner
May the greatest measure OF success at
tend the efforts of the promoters, for i
means much to that section of the State
Yazoo City's new directory is beint
distributed and contains the names an
addresses of 1864 people. There i
much friendly rivalry between Il mum
ber of progressive and aspiring town
throughout the State and about tn
same size, but Yazoo has the laugh o.
them just at present. Greenwood, Hat
tiesburg, Columbus and other town
would prove an inviting field for direct
ory canvassers just at this time.
The curtain is down on the last act o
the Stegomyia Fasciata Stock Company
and let us hope that it will remain naile,
down.
The Magnolia Gazette cites an instanc
where farmer in the vicinity of tha
town realized over $50 from a sweet po
tato patch that cost him only $3.50. Thi
is another evidence OF what the soil o
Pike and other counties in that section
will do if properly managed.
A. j. Wilson, of Monroe County, vii
ul,a 500 Gallons IF ouisiana pann syru,