The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-09-15
ANNUAL COUNTY FAIR
ONE MONTH OFF
To be Held on October
Fifteenth.
ALL OLD OFFICERS
ARE REELECTED


Meeting OF Officers and Interested Cit
teens was Held IN the Court House
Friday Afternoon and Plans Laid
for the Annual Exhibition OF Inu-
rens Products.
Apparently optimistic over the pros
nects Of a revival of prosperity in
this county the coming fall. the citi-
Zcns who met in the court house Fri
day afternoon to discuss the county
fair voted unanimously to rcepat the
annual event and to give it the sup
port and encouragement which it's
great value to the county justified
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. w. ID. Byrd, president Of the fair
association. After stating the cause
Of the meeting, lie called for nomina-
tions Of officers for temporary or
ganzation. Mr.. II. Terry was nomin-
ated and elected chairman of the
meeting and he presided over its de-
liberations in very acceptable man
ner. Friday, October 18th was dccid-
ed upon as the most suitable date.
Considerable ardor and enthusiasm
was shown by different citizens when
called upon to express their views as
to the benefits and advantages of the
fair. Mr., John A. Franks spoke a
few words endorsing the fair idea,
saying that he thought 1t a great ben
eft to the city and county, and furth-
er that it might be stretched out into
twO-day event. He endorsed the
past management OF the association
and said that a mistake would be made
should there be change in the Of
ficcrs. Capt. J. Mr. Philpot endorsed
the fair, saying it was fine thing for
the town and county. 81 am in favor
OF IT., said Mr.. II. F. Fleming. Mr..
w. r. McCucn said the same. Capt.
]. w. Lanford, Of Lanford Station. said
he was glad to see the movement con
country districts wanted the fair held
and that they would give it their sup
port. Mr.. Clarence Kennedy said he
thought 1t fine thing for the city
and county. Mr. John Swizcr said
he was for 1t" strong. SO. did Mr..
Ed Blakclcy. Supt. OF Education J.
TT. Sullivan gavc it his cordial on
horscmcnt and so did Mr. Geo L. Pitts,
who was present at the meeting. On
behalf Of the fair association Mr.. Byrd
expressed appreciation for the assur-
ances Of support and spoke briefly
as to the aims and ideals Of tho fair
promoters. He said that the mission
Of the county fair was educational and
that amusement though Of value in it's
proper place, was not contemplated
in the plans OF the fairs founders. He
told OF the reputation which the Lau-
rcns County fair had in fair circles
OF being the only successful one Of It's
KIND. where cheap amusement was not
depended upon to attract visitors. Mr..
"S'i' ~ W. htIIo, SSilcl al SHpcllil-
tondent, also SPOKE q fcw words In
appreciation c. ,s.5 pledges OF support
saving that as county farm demon.
stra,cr he was at tho service OF the
people Of the county and that il was
in their interest that he was WORKING.
Tic urged financial support OF tho fair,
Suggesting that the bankers, in l.nc
With their already expressed desire
to aid in promoting stock raising in
dustry, Offer prizes to stimulate ind-
vidnal farmers to efforts along this
line.
Election OF Officers.
All Of the former officers were
unanimously reelected. as follows: w.
d. Byrd, Pres. &. a. Power. secretary
and Treasurer: John d. W. Watts,
General Manager Vice Presidents
were elected as follows: DR.. II. X.
Aiken. Dr.. j. II. Miller, Mr. w. p. Har-'
ris, Mayor Jas r. Copeland, of Clin-
ton. Can't. ]. w. Lanford.
Mr.. w. d. Byrd and DR.. II. K. Aiken
were appointed committee to solicit
prizes for exhibits and tho following
were named to solicit funds: In the
city of Laurens. Messrs. r. G. Switzer,
Albert Dial, Allie Lee, w. r. McCuen;
Outside the City of Laurens, Messrs
Homer Henry Jas. r, Copeland, B. II.