Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1905-09-22
CLOSING DAY
OF THE FAIR
immense Crowd In Attendance This
Afternoon, All Sections Of the
County Being Represented.
FINE AGRICULTURAL DISPLAYS.
Good Racing Card-Lorimer Leading
In ReIay-The Ladies' Race
The Harness Events.

The twelfth annual Fergus county
fair will close this evening, and the
general opinion of those who were in
attendance this afternoon is that this
is the most successful one ever held
here. True, there are some features
that are not up to the former standard,
but in the essential elements, the fair
is a great success.
There are no special features for en-
tertaining the crowds this year, and
much better racing has been seen, but
the general display is far and away
ahead of any made in the past. This
is especially true in the departments
devoted to fruits, vegetables, grains
and general agricultural products.
There are apples that would do credit
to the Bitter Root valley, watermelons
Georgia would not disown and cante-
loupes that might have come from
the famous Rocky Ford, in Colorado,
while many could hardly believe that
such tomatoes as are shown could
have been raised anywhere in Mon
tana outside of hot house. In the
way of vegetables, there is almost ev-
cry variety, including potatoes, on
ions, beets and turnips that will hard
ly be surpassed by anything at the
state fair this fall. This whole dis
play only goes to show what Fergus
is capable of. Perhaps the finest ex-
hibit in this department is made by
Theodore Hogeland, of Deerfeld, who
raises about everything on his farm
on the Judith. All the farmers repre-
sented in this display were compli-
mented, and they are certainly EMIT.
led to high praise. It shows the ad-
vance that has been made in the past
two years, and is a most encouraging
augury for the future.
Live Stock Department.
The live stock department also
shows marked improvement, and
shows that new high grade stock is
being constantly brought into the
county. The entries in this depart
ment we're late in coming in, and the
display did not receive the attention
IL was 0uClJl0u W u1Lll Clllo, CAC ClO0-
ing day.
The arrangements for handling the
crowds is excellent, many improve.
ments having been made at the park
since last year. The ground In front
Of the grand stand has been graded
down, so that those standing In front
of 1t do not interfere with the view
of the track at the finish wire, and
the track has been fenced in for 8
portion of the way.
Owing to the small hurricane thai
prevailed on the opening day, and the
fact that many of the exhibits were
in a more or less chaotic condition
the afternoon was not especially enjoy
able, but by Thursday, everything was
in ship shape. with the promise o1
perfect weather this afternoon. the
close ought to be all that could be
desired.
In point of the attendance. the man
agement has reason to feel we'll sat
isfied. The crowd was comparatively
small Wednesday. but 1t increased
very much yesterday, and this after
noon promises to be record breaker
People are here from every part o.
the county, and all are headed for the
fair.
The Opening Day.
The weather conditions were any
thing but favorable Wednesday, {
heavy wind. which increased in We
locity during the afternoon, blowing
from the north and filing the air will
clouds of dust. This made it hart
on the spectators. but harder on th'
horses and their riders and drivers
The attendance was very fair for al
opening day. all things considered
and while all Of the exhibits wer!
not in place, the crowd found mucl
to admire in the displays OF fruit. veg
etables and grain. The women's AM
youths department also attracte'
much attention. and the spectator
found plenty to keep them busy until
the races were called, at about
o'clock.
Three Minute Trot and Pace.
The first event on the card was tn
three minute trot and pace for a purs
of 5000, the entries being Little Cet
rick. Kittie LOmond and Dewey.