Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1906-09-11
MANY ATTRACTIONS FOR
Tit BIG lEW|STOWN CARNIVAL
Have Been Secured This Date and Others Are Comook Begins
On Fence Horses Wilt Dive Many and
Plunge Into Pool Of WaterFom Days Repete With fun


Work on the inclosure for the great
Lewistown street fair and carnival
was begun yesterday morning by Geo.
Anderson, who has the contract for
building the big fence. Booths and
various structures will be erected as
needed. The big playground will soon
be ready for crowds of merry makers
which will pour into the city from all
over the county when the 25th of Sep
tember rolls around and brings with 1t
the opening day of the big show.
The way in which the hustling secre-
tary, Jack Edgecombe, Is marshaling
things in line, there Is no doubt but
celebration of any kind ever pulled Off
in central Montana, one which 1t will
be well worth the while Of everyone
within the confines of Fergus county
to attend, whether he live at Delos or
Baldwin.
One Of the most interesting attrac-
tions will be the high dive stunt by
two trained horses. This attraction IS
very much in demand in all parts of
the west this year and the LewistoWn
carnival is fortunate in securing these
two horses under the charge Of Prof.
Huttle. The horses will dive a great
distance into deep pool Of water, with
or without mounts. This feature alone
l.. worth much more than the price Of
admission to every show on the
grounds.
1t has been decided to do away with
the balloon idea as that stunt Is some
what worn out here. In It's place there
will be many new and startling fea-
lures, hitherto not witnessed In Lew
istown
Prof. O'Dell and family have been
secured after strenuous efforts on the
part Of Mr.. Edgecombe as the troupe
is in great demand in larger cities,
seldom going off Of the main line of
road. They will appear in high tight
wire acts, comedy. etc.
The lady aerial artist will give some
clever exhibitions on slack wire. A
comedy act between her and a gentle
man aerial artist is also scheduled
Acrobatic troupes, musical specialties
freak performers, educated horses and
other features have been secured
None of these are of the cheap fake
order and really good show will be
given throughout. Satisfaction Is thu
watchword Of the committee.
The smallest horse in the United
States will be on exhibition and Other
freaks will be on hand
A dancing pavilion. atheletic sports
including a good ball game, wild wes'
show, etc, will help to entertain the
the crowds and give a spicy variety tc
the performances.
Madam Zelma Summers will appear
| in character representations. She Il
| well known throughout the land as the
'Girl From the Golden West" Hel
work Is of the highest standard.
One of the features Of the MidWa!
| Plaissance will be genuine orienta
| scene in which life in the far east will
| be depicted as 1t really exists. Orienta
dancing, customs, manners and lif'
will be portrayed in realistic manner
These have been secured, others arr
coming. Keep your eyes open and b'
| ready to add to the hilarity Of the fes
tive occasion when Lewistown is rulet
by the fairest queen Of the Judith
the queen Of the carnival.
A meeting Of those having the man
| agement of the Lewistown Carnival II
| charge was held last night in the Fa'
shoe store and all the committee mem
! bers were present.
| Negotiations are now on for secur
! ing the presence of the bands from
Moore, Straw and Kendall in this cit.
Curlng the street IdlF. feTHdpS Soltoii
| tonwood will also be secured to pla.
in the city for one day of the carniva
at least
The finance committee. which con
sists of Harry Yaeger, Horace Hill an
Arthur dAutremont, has ordered a
per cent payment of the guarante
fund recently subscribed by tn
business men. In a few days tn
members Of the committee will cal
| around and collect this amount, whicl
| is needed to start the big show. Thi
amount will be refunded If the fai
pays out.
The wild west day is under tn
charge of the following committee
Murray Deaton, A. Van Dderstine, J
Sutter, ]. Gilkerson.