The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1909-09-18

brought large attendance each day, the crowds
on Tuesday being the largest ever in attendance at
the fair
A great many improvements had been made for
this years event, and the management of the fair
this year deserves the greatest of credit for the
efforts expended in making the fair success.
The officers are: Geo. H. Knapp president; ia.
Rockford vice president; John S. Anderson, secre-
tary; Chas. Adams, treasurer; VIM. Miller, mana
ger. Besides these gentlemen, on the board of
trustees are F. A. Savage w. D. Hanna, Geo.
Stenger, Louis G. Keller A. B. Cook. County
Commissioners Beggs Sutherland and Bryant are
ex-offcio members of the board
This years fair was two weeks earlier than
usual, and as consequence the fruit exhibit was
not up to the standard in quality or appearance.
Many of the apples exhibited lacked full develop
ment or color, but as it was, the exhibit was
revelation to many who did not realize what Stevens
county is capable of producing.
The vegetable exhibit was good-not so good as
last year, but nevertheless fair sample of the
great variety of vegetable products of this county,
The usual vegetable exhibit of B. R. Moran of
Arden was missing this year. Last year he took
something over so premiums in vegetables and
sweepstakes. Preserved fruits were not showed
in the usual quantities.
The approximate number of paid admissions ito
the fair for the three days was 1000. In addition
to this number there were 125 family tickets sold,
and on Tuesday all school children were admitted
free. About 500 children availed themselves of
this privilege, which would bring the total attend
ance up to about 5000. These figures were OBJ
tained from official sources.
part of the agricultural exhibit will be sent to
the exposition at Seattle where it will be used as
an addition to the exhibit from Stevens county al
ready in place. The remainder will be transferred
from the grounds to special car of the Great
Northern railway, which'wlll carry exhibits from
all sections adjacent to the lines of that company
and will visit all parts of the northwest where the
Hill railroads have footing. This will be done at
the expense of the railroad and will incur no ex-
pense on the county. The benefits to be derived
from such an exposition car can hardly be exag-
gerated. To any one who will consider the posi-
bities such car has for advertising purposes the
idea will appeal as being one of the best means of
placing this section prominently before the public
of other sections
Grange day, Tuesday, brought out large at
tendance from the Colville, Kettle Falls, Narcsse
and Deep Creek oranges, who held basket picnic
on the grounds. program was rendered in the
forenoon, at which the principal address was given
by John B. Slater.
Wednesday noon the livestock parade and judg-
ing were witnessed by number of spectators.
The Colville high school again received the silver
cups given last year by the fair management to
the school obtaining the highest average in foot
ball and baseball. This year they were won by de-
fault, and although the pleasure of having beaten
another school isnot to be enjoyed by the Colville
schools this year, it is better than losing the cups
,boro nfod0
the grounds, and special exhibits were made by
the Stannus-Keller Hardware Company, and Guy
Bellinger, the piano and sewing machine dealer.
The grandstand was filled each day, and num-
ber of the attractions were viewed from there, in
addition to the horse racing:
The dances given in the rink each evening were
successful. On Tuesday night the most enjoyable
affair took place, 78 dance tickets being sold On
Wednesday evening the number of tickets sold
amounted to about SO. The Thomas orchestra
furnished music for the three occasions. The rink
was patronized in the early evenings during the
entire fair by these who wished to skate. total
of about 100 skaters were present for the three
evenings The floor was in good condition both
for skating and dancing, and all who attended
state that it was the most enjoyable affair they had
participated in for. years
The band concerts were especially good, about
20 members taking part in the exercises at the
grounds and on the streets. The band was es-
corted to the grounds from in front of the Hickey
block in large farm wagon appropriately deco
rated with the national colors:
On Wednesday evening the band rendered sew
eral popular pieces on Main street near Still Street
for the benefit Of the visiting Merchants Associa-
ton of Spokane.