Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-10-15
JOSEPHINE COUNTY PRODUCTS
ATTRACT ATTENTION
WE HAVE TIE PRIZE BABY
j. Z. Calhoun Wins IL Premiums on
Fruit--Now on Exhibit i'm
Courier Window.

The district fair which took place
on Wednesday, Thursday. Friday and
Saturday of last week at Ashland,
was one of the important events of
the season and attracted much at
tention from the people of the two
counties and a considerable number
from the outside. The display can
ltruthfully be said to have been fine
in all lines and the management was
businesslike and pleasing to all who
came in contact with any of the de-
partments 1t might be stated that
the whole fair was a credit to the
chosen officials who conducted the
various departments. The unself-
ishness of the management and the
prompt methods to be found every
where was a notable feature of the
fair
Ashland as community worked to
ensure the success of the undertake
ing and 1t may be said that II would
be hard to find fault, either with the
conduct of the fair or the people OF
the city in which it was held. Those
who visited the fair during any of
the four days came away speaking
words of praise for the Ashland peo.
/ pie generally and the fair manage
ment in particular.
The disnlay of apples, pears
peaches and other fruits was one OF
the wonders Of the occasion and even
beyond the expectations of the or
dnary fruit enthusiasts. Most o
the visitors declared that It was the
best they had ever seen and the,
mentioned many noted displays o.
fine fruit which had come under
their observation. There were
considerable number Of people from
the outside and many of these ex
pressed their astonishment and de
light at the display Of fine fruit. Tn,
judges aimed to treat each eXhibito
fairly and the awards, consequently
gave general satisfaction.
One Of the interesting features o
the fair was the domestic science de
partment and here all the ladie
seemed to have common interest
From the very first It attracte
great numbers and continued to d
so until the closing hours
II can be said that the art depart
ment was exceptionally fine and tn
visitors were at loss to know wher
so many articles Of real merit coul
, have been found. They graced IN
I department like a beautiful carmen
OF lady of culture and refinement
The children's department was al
other place OF interest 10 grea
many. Likewise the disnlay OF re
les Of priceless value The two d.
= partments drew their crowds ever
day and hour. TO specify even tn
leading articles in the various d,
partments would take many column
of a newspaper, too many, in fac
for our limited space.
The display Of fruits and veg
tables from Josephine county VIZ
under the management OF II.
Bateham, a gentleman OF large q
nerlence at fairs, and the result WI
that our county exhibits we're di
played in the very best manner ar
attracted the attention OF all visitor
There were in this department
first and 10 second premiums, a
pregatng S92.50. The premium
left blank below are on articles n
\ enumerated in the premium list Al
Secretary Potter informs us th
I they come under the head Of spe"l'
\ and n there is any money left aft
4 regular premiums are awarded I
II balance will be apportloned amo
winners In the specials
X Premiums awarded TO Josephl
4 county exhibitors
\ !. c. Calhoun-2nd premium,
II pies commercial pack $1,000; ?
premium. apples. plate Ben Da'
$500; 1st premium, apples. pit
Baldwin, $500; 1st premium, pl
4 pellflower $500; 1st premium,