Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1908-09-24
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.
$3.50 a. m. Judging in the variou
departments OF live stock and. agrl
cultural products.
1890 a. M. Band concert in from
Of the Agricultural Hall.
1880 p. m.-Races.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER "a.
1890 q. m. Judging single driver
and carriage teams in front of grant
stand.
11:OO a. m.--Judging bread il
Agricultural Hall.
100 p. m.-Public wedding.
1880 p. m.-Races.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25.
1000 a. m.-Baby show in front o.
grand stand.
100 p. m.-Parade Of premium
stock in front Of grand stand.
200 p. m.-Trotting and pacing
races.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS.
Prof. Tubbs and his riderless horses
will give three exhibitions each day.
At 10 a. m. each day band concert
in Agricultural Hall.
Each afternoon Bessie Coulson,
aged s, will give an automobile driv-
ing exhibition.
The fair grounds present scene Of
attraction that has not been equalled
in the history Of the county. There
are more booths and stands than ever
before and the displays Of the cattle
and horses are large. II has been
necessary tc use the espace under the
grand stand for stalls owing to the
large number Of horses entered.
This afternoon the cOlored people
had an Emancipation Day celebration.
The program included songs, reading
Of Emancipation Proclamation; decla.
nation, A. B. White; original poem,
Miss Carrie McReynolds; solo, Ed
mund Hampton; recitation, Miss
Lettie White; recitation, Miss Benie
Hampton; solo, Miss Bird Williams;
addresses by Miss DeKonza and
others. ....
Tonight they have a social in the
Odd Fellows hall.
After the fruit judging tomorrow
1000 Grimes Golden and Jonathan
apples will be given away in agricul-
tural hall. Get yours.
The poultry has been put in tent.
VIM. Lexow and wife are the first
couple to enter baby for prize to be
awarded Friday, Sept. 25th. This
will be one Of the most interesting ex-
hiblts Of the Fair season.
Bessie COulson will give a daily ex-
hibition Of running large automobile
around track at l O'Clock p. m.
E. E. Coulson will have the honor
Of carrying the wedding party to the
grounds on Thursday, Sept. gath, in
gaily decorated ear. Much interest
is manifested in this event, and it is
that the large attendance Of
last year will be nearly doubled il
weather conditions permit.
DR.. Wsnn and his able corps Of as
sistsnts have been putting the finish
ing touches on the decorations today,
and everything is in readiness for the
big show.
The horsemen are loud In their
praises OF the accommodations fur
lished. No efforts have been spared
Ior their comfort and entertainment.
Col. Mslann, q veritable ''soldier Of
iortune" who has long list Of thrill
ng experiences to his credit will at
end the spanish war veterans first
reunion. The Colonel is at present
,ngaged In the hotel business at Wa
Eeeney.
Squire Wyandt will be in charge Of
be big gate and see that everyone
las the proper credentials before
,assing into the grounds. Glen
'lsissr says Abilene will have the
est band music since the Bands
iossa concerts two years ago.
judge Rankin win grsOs the
sshisr's oi6cs At the grand stand
RAcE EETKIEs.
Tomorrow afternoon win b iOur