Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1912-09-04
GETTING READY
FOR BIG FAIR
Notes Concerning the Big Event
All Loyal kandiyohians are
Looking Forward To-.

The arrangements for the ap-
preaching county fair are progress
ing nicely. The stock exhibitpromises
to become especially fine. The stock
tent will be located on the fat near
the lake and the hog and sheep pens
will be arranged along the fence on
the west side. The poultry show will
be put in a tent under the trees on
the hill back Of the auditorium. All
the chairs will be taken out Of the
auditorium and the same turned in
to large exposition hall. The la
dies exhibit will be placed on the
stage, the flower exhibit in front of
the stage and the various other ex-
hibits will be assigned places in the
main hall. There will be plenty of
space in the hall for any other ex-
hibitors who would like to show their
wares. The regular street fair
booths will be erected along the main
walk towards the auditorium and will
be available at a low rental to any
one desiring to use them. A number
OF agricultural implement men have
already asked for space for demon
strating farm machinery.
Among the free attractions to be
seen inside Of the grounds will be the
world drenowned Idania troupe of
women gymnasts in their marvellous
and graceful exhibition; a wonderful
equilibrist, Luman S. Matthews, on
his revolving globe twice daily ;
three bands Of music; thrilling slide
for life by skillful acrobat from the
top of the highest tree on the
grounds, giant oak "The Sentinel,'
which stands near the auditorium.
Each evenings entertainment will in
clude a good display Of fireworks:
The paid attractions will include
Klara Larson's Swedish Comedy
company; jungle show, showing a
small menagerie; moving picture
show; twentieth century merry 60
round; fine Ferris wheel, which will
carry the passengers up above the
tops Of the trees; and it is confd-
emily expected that other paid feat
ures will be added. The park will
make an ideal fair ground. There
will be plenty Of fun and excitement
for everybody.
The eating pavilion has been 'leas-
ed during the fair to the Ladies' So
cial Union Of the Presbyterian
church, which will insure that good
meals can be secured on the grounds.
Several concessions for refresh
ment stands have been asked for, but
there is still room for a few more
Anyone having anything thew wish tc
exhibit and bring to the notice Of the
people Of the county, should not fai
to secure space on the grounds
Tents and booths may be rented, or
if desired, space can be secured in
side the auditorium.
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The management of the fair asks
for the hearty cooperation Of every.
body in the county, business men an6
farmers, to the end that this frs
county fair may be a great success
Next week the Tribune will publish
a list Of all those who have so fa1
subscribed to the fair fund or en-
rolled as members Of the agricultur
al society. The annual membership
costs $500 and such member re-
ceives a card which admits two from
his family to any session Of the fair
Quite a few progressive farmers
have already become members and
is confidently expected that a larg
number will enroll. The business
men Of Willmar are coming to tn
front as usual with large subscrip
tons. It is to be hoped that tn
farmers of the county will show thei
approval Of this new departure il
the fair movement by generally be
coming members and give the fai
the benefit Of their dues. The gen
eral admittance to the fair has bee
placed as low as possible, Is cent
will admit all day and evening. Afte
supper the admission will be te
cents. Admission for children unde
twelve year. will be ten cents for da
and five cents for evening.
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The townships of Kerkhover
Hayes and Pillsbury of Swift coun
ty, including the village Of Kerkhov
en-, have been added to the territor
Of the fair, and the people of thos
divisions are cordially invited t
compete for premiums offered in th
premium book. These townships al
not far from Willmar but are locate
more than thirty miles from the
own county fair at Appleton. Tt
same action has been taken in rega1
to the townships IF Woods, Lor
Tree and Reiderland of Chippew
county, including the village Of Cla1
City.
Saturday will be the industrial da
, when it is expected that the childre
from the schools Of the county 8
far as possible will attend. Pro
GeOrpa IT Howor1 hoe hoon coourc