The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-09-10
THEFAIR NEXT WEEK
Arrangements Completed and Every.
thing in Readiness for the Big
Mile Laos County Fair.
Generous Premiums Offered and an
Attractive Amusement Program
Has Been Arranged.

Wednesday, and will continue up to
Saturday evening. The grounds are
in readiness, and nothing has been
left undone to make the fair this
year, bigger, better and more enter
tanning than at any previous time
The officers and directors, from Pres
ident Bryson down, are sparing no
efforts to make this years exposition
a thorough success from every view
point. With proper cooperation on
the part of farmers and villagers,
there is no doubt but what they will
succeed.
Liberal premiums will be awarded
to prize winners. Over three thous-
and dollars will be expended for prem
iums and attractions, and the ex-
hibits should be more numerous
than ever. Then there is the beau
tiful silver cup offered to the
exhibitor of the best dairy COW. The
winner of this handsome trophy will
be indeed fortunate.
Not of least interest will be the
township exhibits and it is to be
hoped that keen rivalry among the
various towns will result. The man
agement has set aside 5000 for this
part of the fair.
The Mile Laos County fair is an
institution. that is deserving Of the
hearty support of all residents of this
and adjoining counties.
It is a monument to the thrift and
industry of the people of this region,
and. by reason Of its excellence,
should De a source Of pride to all
residents Of this section. Our county
fair stands clearly at the head of all
the fairs in this portion Of Mime
sofa, and everyone should lend a
hand to make it still better.
Among the interesting features of
the fair will be three thrilling and
exciting ball games. On Thursday
the Long Siding and Book mines will
clash for supremacy and the contest
will be we'll worth witnessing. The
speedy St. Cloud aggregation will
oppose Princeton on Friday and this
game will be worth travelling several
miles to Witness The boys will be
prepared to give a good account of
themselves and the contest should
prove intensely interesting. On Sat-
urday Mi]aca and Zimmerman will
meet on the diamond, and thrill
ling contest is anticipated.
An especially attractive program
of races and sports has been ar
ranged for the fair, and old and
young will be amused and enter
tanned. The fair will be both edu-
cational and interesting, and will be
worth journeying miles to attend.
Following is the program of races
and sports for Thursday, Friday and
Saturday:
Thursday, September l7-Trot OF
pace, mile heats. Mile Laos county
horses only, best two in three.
Purse 800, divided into $50, s35 and
SIS. At least three to start.
Ball Game. Long Siding VS.. Book.
Ladies' throwing base ball for dis
lance. First, SO; second, 81.
One hundred yard dash for boys
IL years old or under. First, So: sec
ond, 50.
twenty-five yard spoon potato race
for girls IL years old and under
First, SO: second. So.
Friday, September l8-Runnine
race, half mile heats, best two il
three. Purse S35, divided into SIS
sl2. so and $3.50. At least three tt
start. Horse known as the HUI
pony barred.
Address by Hon. Harry S. Sven
sen at p. m.
Base Ball. Princeton VS.. st
Cloud.
Tug-ofwar, Princeton VS.. tn
world. Winners SIS.
Fifty yard dash, fat mems race
contestants to weigh 22O pounds O.
over. First, 81; second, So; third, 81
Amateur driving race, trot O.
pace, half mile heats, farmers
horses only, best two in three
Purse s35, divided into SIS, sl2. s.
and $3.50. At least three to start
Saturday, September 19-Free-for
all race, trot or pace, mile heats
best three in five. Purse 5000, di
vided into 500, s65 and s35. Fou
to enter and three to start Fourt
horse in the race saves his entrance
Address by Hon. Thos. D. Scha
at 2 p. NJ.
Fifty yard sack race. First, So