Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1912-09-25

In point of expectancy the aeroplane
exhibitions, the greatest attraction that
can be presented to the people, was
not fully realized -Four flights were
had, very good ones, but almost with
out exception at time of day when
the great throngs were unable to wit
ness and fully appreciate them. They
were sufficient, however, to convince
the most skeptical that flying is a real
ity. We are frank to say that this par
tial failure, to officers of the society
and people generally, is the most sig
niticant disappointment of the fair, not
barring inclement weather and other
shortcomings. More flights, greater
efficiency and promptness were what
the society contracted for and expect
ed. We are not saying that the gen
/ tlemen who came to conduct the tourn-
ament failed in anything it was posi-
bic for them to perform. They were
handed crippled machine by the ex-
press company, damaged enroute.
| They made strenuous efforts to repair
the breaks and losses. Unfavorable
weather and high winds were theirs to
contend against But failure to fiy
on Thursday, when the weather was
ideal and crowds great, was the SUI
preme disappointment. Mr.. Frank
! Sites, the aviator, is one Of the lead
ing birdmen of the country, having
made daring apd satisfactory flights be-
/ fore thousands of spectators in many
of the principal cities of the country.
/ He is a young fellow who carries his
( nerve with him.
( The stock parade of premium win
ming animals, Friday afternoon, was a
feature that pleased and instructed
OF cattle and horses there was a pro-
cession that extended the entire dis
lance around the race track, lead by
the Third Regiment band, next a COW
cred wagon drawn by three yoke of
oxen, property of Mr.. F. M. Sayles of
Rockton. There could be no better adj
vertisment for Vernon county and her
breeders as a thoroughly up-to-date
community.
In racing. the only event that filled
was the 2;l8 pace, which Howard Min
shall won in straight heats with his
/ Vermont, best time 2:22. In the FIVE
mile motorcycle race two of the riders
! fell by the way from accidents to their
machines. The time was minutes
and AZ seconds. La Fargo and the La
Crosse Athletes put up game of ball
on Thursday that fully satisfied the
great gathering. Throughout il was
stubbornly contested game, La Fargo
being the winners to /. Viroqua and
Readstown were pitted against each
other for Friday, but down pour of
rain closed them out.
The trained haerR gavN free enter
4 tainrncnt e.ery day. Khis show was
creditabIe and amused greatly the
young people.
( The old-fashicned coon and hound
I chase was closing event of the fair,
furnishing excitement and a reminder
of the old days. fagoF
There was plenty of entertainment
on midway, with the merry-go- round,
shooting gallery, snake show, boxing
exhibitions, doll racks and refreshment
stands galore.
SCATTERING NOTES
! In conjunction with the stock exhibit
was c. j. Smiths barn full of Shetland
ponies, twenty-five in all, from rabbit
to a little better than sheep size.
Nothing on the grounds attracted
greater admiration and interest, espec-
tally for the youth. This is really a
show within itself.
The rest tent maintained by ladies of
with children, and all others who
sought shelter and rest.
w. A. Curtis dining hall filled vac
uum that was appreciated, because of
its efficient management and good SER
, vice.
In the boys corn contest twelve en-
tered, most of them receiving awards.
j. w. Cade won first prize for car
riage team, C H. Mills second. For
single driver Thornton Taylor had first
place.
Always an inspiration and provider
of something worth listening to, the
Third Regiment band had its variety
of selections tuned to catch the public
ear and give fair visitors abundance of
choice music. The street concert on
Thursday evening, was an exceptional
(, ly pleasing program.
Rev. Lester C. Randolph, who was
sent here 10 fill an engagement with
the local suffrage society, spoke to a
large and appreciative audience on the
fair grounds last Thursday afternoon.
He is plain and effective speaker and
reasoner and presented the suffrage
cause in pleasing array of facts and
logic. In proof of woman's intelligence
and morality, he brought out the start
| ling facts that two-thirds of our grad
yates are women, and that ninety-four
per cent of inmates of our prisons are
men.