The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-10-08
THE FIRST DAY.

Wednesday, September 80, 1914, the
Agricultural Association of Garrett
County opened its second annual fair.
The weeks preparations had been
underway for the great show of the
year. To bring about this magnificent
exhibition of the resources of Garrett
County required much hard work upon
the part of those in charge of the eX-
position. Monday the exhibits began
to come in and they continued to pour
in for the next three days. Tuesday
those in charge of arranging the exhibits
were at work up to $3.50 p. m.
Exhibits were received from al! parts
of Garrett County and from Preston
County and West Virginia.
Early Wednesday morning the citizens
of this mountain region began TO make
their appearance and as they walked over
the grounds and through the building
they expressed their surprise and de-
light at the large and varied exhibit
seen, and at the general appearance of
everything. 1t was beyond their high
est expectations and made them feel
more proud than ever OF the county and
its possibilities.
The Arion Band of Frostburg arrived
on the 9:15 ain. train, and shortly there
after, were on the balcony of the second
floor discoursing delightful music, and
announcing to the general public that
the fair was open. By noon the fair
grounds and buildings were alive with
people.
The automobile parade took place
according to schedule. 1t did not receive
the support it deserved from owners Of
automobiles, but there were beautifully
decorated cars in the parade, all honor
to those who took part.
Squire Floyd White deserves special
mention for his decorations. 1t was
practical, it was prophetic and up-to-
date. Across the wind shield was the
motto; Garrett County Dry in 1915. "
The letters were made of autumn leaves.
On the top of the automobile was the
good advise, Vote Dry"
Mr.. Elwood Offutts car was decorated
as fruit car, and the inmates scatter
ed apples as they moved along.
DIR. Billiards. car was decorated in a
most attractive and pleasing manner.
A large yellow butterfly covered the
radiator of the car. The car was trim
med with yellow roses, green leaves and
vines. The doctor was the fortunate
winner of the auto-horn offered by the
enterprising firm of Lawton Bros. for
the handsomest decorated automobile in
the parade. This firm has been most
generous in every respect to make the
fair a success. They are loyal support
ers of Garrett County's best interests.
The balloon ascension and parachute
drops were greatly enjoyed and APP
preciated and very creditable to Prof.
Walter G. Flaxon. He is a success in
his profession. His ascension was made
from the fair grounds. On Wednesday
| afternoon the first ascension was made.
The Professor had four parachute drops.
The landing was made at Weber's green
house. The first parachute, after its
abandonment caught fire and was burnt
up. By failing to work properly, the
fourth parachute turned the Professor
upside down when near the earth, he
falling head first into tree, but escap-
ed injury. His ascension was sight
worth seeing.
THE SEIOND DAY.
The weather was ideal fair weather
and the public took advantage of it anc
focked to Oakland by the thousands.
They came by foot, on horseback, ir
carriages, by autimobile and on specia
as we'll as on regular trains. The first
section of train No. II refused to take
on passengers after leaving Piedmont,
the second section of seven cars doing
the local work Never before had such
a crowd of people assembled in this city
At noon the hotels were crowded with
guests, and ere long the butcher shops
had closed out their stock of meats, but
the crowd was fed, and no one wen
hungry. 1t was good natured, delight
ed, jolly crowd who spoke in words o
highest praise of the fair and its man
agement.
The horse parade was splendid ant
was greatly enjoyed. 1t was gladsom
surprise to the six thousand peopl