The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1912-08-29
GOVERNOR IS COMING
Gov. Eberhart Will Deliver Address
at Fair Grounds Sept. I2-Hon.
Lie. Spooner Sept. IA.

Everything in Readiness for Holding
Best County Fair Ever Held in
Northern minnesota.
Princeton people are justly proud
OF their fair grounds. A force of
men and teams, under the careful
supervision of the indefatigable pres
ident of the association, Mr.. An
drew Bryson, has been at work for
weeks administering the finishing
touches to the grounds and buildings,
and everything is in ship shape
for the holding of the best fair in
the history of the association. The
buildings have all been freshly white
washed and painted, the grass has
been mown close, not only on the
grounds but on the approaches as
we'll, and there is not pound Of
litter to be found anywhere. Every
little detail has been painstakingly
attended to; nothing has been left
undone that would tend to make it
pleasant and convenient for the ex-
hibitors and spectators. If the
weather is favorable the 21st annual
fair Of the Mile Laos County Agri-
cultural society is bound to be a rec
ord breaker.
A year ago last summer, when the
society was reorganized, there was
nothing but a few dilapidated old
sheds and rickety grand stand on
rented grounds. Today the society
owns it's grounds, and permanent
buildings at cost of $4,000 have
been erected. No county in the state
has better grounds and buildings
than the Mile Laos County Agricul-
tural society-that is the unbiased
opinion of people who have travelled
all over the state. The society owes
a little on the grounds, but the in
debtedness will be taken care Of and,
inside of two years, with any sort
OF good luck, the society will be free
of debt; in the meantime the work
of improving and identifying the
grounds and buildings will go stead
lily forward.
One of the next big Improvements
contemplated is the providing of a
system Of Water-works. There is no
scarcity of water on the grounds at
present, for there are five splendid
drive wells which furnish an album
dant supply Of fresh, pure water, but
a system of water works would be a
great convenience and would afford
greater protection against fire.
The main entrance to the grounds
is approached by wide street.-The
rods wide. On the right of the en-
trance is located a neat ticket office.
A spacious kitchen and dining hall is
located to the right about 100 feet
from the entrance.
In a direct line with the entrance,
and close by the race track, the
beautiful and imposing Floral and
Agricultural hall looms up. This
building was erected at a cost of 3d.
900. 1t is in the shape of a Greek
cross and its dimensions are 56x69
feet with 10 feet walls. A handsome
cupola with flag staff in the center
surmounts the structure. The floors
are Of concrete. In the center of the
floor is a pyramid for floral displays
alongside the walls are terraced
shelving for the display of products
of the farm and garden: in the CEN
ter OF the aisles are terraced tables
one of these tables is divided off in
compartments that will hold rs BUSH
els of potatoes. This building is
roomy, airy and we'll lighted and has
four broad entrances. 1t is also pro-
vided with electric lights. There is
no heater or better arranged build
ing on the state fair grounds than
the floral and agricultural hall of the
Mile Laos County Agricultural soci-
ETY..
Immediately south of the floral and
agricultural hall is the fine arts
building, 24x24 feet structure.
Here will be displayed pictures,
paintings, embroidery, etc.
In the southeastern corner. midst
a grove Of oak trees, is located the
picnic grounds, in the center of
which is the ladies' rest room. This
has just been completed and in its
fresh coat of white paint presents a
handsome appearance. 1t is 24xA
feet and is screened to prevent the
ingress Of flies. In one corner there
is a sink. Should the weather prove
cool it will be heated with oil stoves.
The building was erected by the pub
lic-Sni rite0 ladies Of priDoo+on opd