The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-09-10


Farmers Day at the West Virginia
state Fair proved to be the best and
biggest day of the week. The crowd
vas almost as large as that of the
'ame day in past years. but because
f the cool weather the visitors were
more uncomfortable. The crowd was
jolly one. and although the sun was
lot shining down as hot as at former
airs. and the fat man with his fan was
lot there, the cool breezes and the
hin man with his overcoat made up
or the loss OF the former.
Inc crowd began to arrive before
loon. and by the middle OF the after
loon they were enjoying themselves
Is only visitors to the big State show
AN. Everybody was there for a good
lime, and they were as one.
The racing program attracted a
arge crowd to the track. and the SEN
lational finishes in several Of the heats
.aused many to remain near the track
turing the greater part OF the after
loon. The races were as good. IL not
, better. than many on former DAYS.
The balloonist thrilled the visitors
liso by his daring trip among the
LIQUIDS. The heavy upper current OF
vino carried the balloon and it's rider
ar away from the grounds. and the
our parachute drops, with the sway
ng human being hanging from the
sords, sent thrill through the crowd
tor.
Not only were there visitors from
me city, but many came from distant
points, coming. not as they did in past
Years. with the family horse and
buggy. or the work horses and wagon.
but in automobiles. The men from the
farms travelled in their own motor
Ousses and acted as city folk. They
we're present from Western Pennsyi-
Fania, Eastern Ohio and various points
N West Virginia.
Fine Exhibits.
The various exhibits. which far sur
pass those OF former years in quality.
we're much praised by the visitors
Especially was this true OF the large
YORK horses. cattle and other live
lock shown at the big show. In addi-
ION 10 these exhibits. the various
pther exhibits. including those of
manufacturers and local stores. at
racted many. and all were loud in
heir praise of the show made.
special cars, coming from every d.
nsion OF the Wheeling Traction com
ANY. and the several ferry boats.
travelling from the city to the fair
ROUNDS. carried an almost steady
itream OF fair visitors throughout the
lay. The grand stand had its share
~ the visitors, there being almost as
many persons there yesterday. as oc.
iupied that place on the same day last
rear
The cool weather. together with the
homecoming" celebration in the cen
raj and southern parts OF this state
las tended TO keep many persons
lway. But even though the special
weeks In other towns are now on, the
'ool weather has been more respon-
In 80 H. -
lnythins else.
This Is City Day and without a
ioubt. the attendance will be equal 10
b hat Of the same day last year. The
Indications are very favorable for a
arge. crowd, and those in charge OF
he fair have made arrangements to
handle the visitors. regardless Of the
lumber. The days program is un-
oeatable. Not only will there be a
VII be cavalcade. which will be the
biggest In the history OF the fair as
The cavalcade will be held Al noon
md there will be horses and cattle OF
All kinds in the procession: enough
ana me enough, to please the great
est admirer OF live stock. This alone
VIII be one OF the best features OF the
big show.
During the afternoon. there will ne
six races. FIVE on the regular program
TOT today, and one held over from
yesterday. These events will include
lhree pacing events-2.1q, 2:14 and
EOS: one trotting event. a 2:17 pace.
nd two running races. one for one
and one-sixteenth mile and the other
.or six and a quarter furlongs This
alone makes the day one OF the beat
hat could be arranged
The judging will be completed iu all
apartments today. the greater part OF
ne day being devoted 10 ali class
aorses. This will prove interesting TO
lovers OF horse flesh. and doubtless
many viii follow the Judge In his
our OF inspection.
Public exhibit Fair week Of the La.
zier Automobile In the Hotel Windsor