Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1917-10-19
THE SHENANDOAH COUNTY
FAIR ASSOCIATION
TUESDAY.

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TUESDAY.
The first Fair of the association
opened last Tuesday mornging with
very large attendance for the frs
day. At 10 O'Clock procession wal
formed, led by the Mount Olive Band
The former County Superintendent
OF Schools followed in an automobile
The schools of the county were finely
represented. Each school carrying
banner. with the name and number Of
the school. The procession made q
line appearance and attracted much
attention. The midway was composed
OF large number of shows and the
usual accompaniment to gather In the
loose change of the crowd.
The exhibition of cattle embraced q
number of excellent samples of the
best stock.
The Agricultural display was
smaller than expected on account OF
the scarcity of labor and the unusual
pressure upon the farmers on account
of the latensss of the corn crop and
other agricu ltural work which is now
pressing upon all.
The samples of corn, pumpkins and
some other displays were good.
The display of apples la the Horti-
cultural Department was excellent
lad would be credit to any county
In the State.
The display in the Ladies' Depart
ment deserved special attention and
won the admiration of the many yisi-
tors.
The display in the School Depart
ment gave ample evidence that while
the labor of the pupils is devoted in
great measure to the literary de-
partment, the practical is not neglect.
ed.
In the afternoon, there were pacing
and trotting races.
THE SPECIAL PACING RACE
Johnnee J. b. &. Javins Bros.
Washington, D. c. l, IL
Mollie Bell, br, M, Bobt. Barr,
Winchester, 81 2
Virginia. c. b. M, Calf & Stump,
4, 4, 4
Time 2:29s, 2:2Ot.
SPECIAL TRoTTING RACES
Barron Wedwuth G. G. Javins Bros,
Washington, l, /, l
Robt. B. b. G., Robt. Barr, Win.
chester, 2,2, 3
Treble Mond, b. g., B. Dougherty,
Washington, 3,3, 2
Laeco Wilkes, b. g., Freff Graves,
4. 4, 4
During the afternoon the trapeze
performers, and the trained bears
amused and delighted the large crowds
of spectators
The lunch stands incl uding one
conducted by the National League OF
Woman's Service did fine business,
in fact, all that the ladies could serve.
AS all the profits OF this stand is de-
voted to the comfort of our soldiers,
the people were glad to patronize it.
The Red Cross had tent at which
Of the or ganizatlon was
solicited.
The day was ideal and the
grounds presented a beautiful ap-
pearance. Over $50 automobiles
we're parked the first day. Many
came in buggies and carriages and
the trains were crowded with visitors.
The Officers OF the Society did
their work we'll.
The Strasburg High School, the
Columbia Furnace Graded School
and the Headquarters one room
school received the flags.
WEDNESDAY.
The second day of the Fair attract
ed large crowd estimated at about
5000 people. The program was
promptly carried out and everybody
seemed pleased. The free exhibitions
we're excellent and the races much
better than is usually seen at country
fairs.
The race score was:
2:22 TRoT
Lady Corsage, owned by Javins
Bros, Washington, /, l. l
Crystal knight, owned by A. G..
Childress, Danville, Va, 2, 3. 4.
Mary Belle, owned by G. h. Heisk-
ell, Sweetwaler, Tenn, 5, 3, 2.
Franklin R., owned by ]. C. Penny,
Greensboro, N. c., 4, 4, 2
Main Gallant, owned by j. W.
Hoffman, Woodstock, 3, 3, s
May r., owned by NJ. A. Long. OF
Harrisonburg, Va, 8, 8, 8
Time, 2;24t, 2:23f, 1925
SECOND RACE, 2:25 PACE.
jennie j., owned by B Dougherty.
Washington, l. 1, 8, 4, 4
Eva Louis, owned by D. A. Taylor,
Lacy Springs, 2, 3, 4, 3, 3
Minnie Purcell, owned bv c. q.
Zeigler. Harrisonburg. 3, 4, 2, 8, 2
Lady Clifton, owned by Javins
Bros, Washington, 4, 2. !, l, l
Time, 2:24a, 2:24@, 2:25, 2:24}. 2:25.
RUNNING RACE, HALF MILE
BEST two in three.
Wind Mill, Leith Bros. 3, )
Amhurst, W. E. T. Dolen, l,
Madges Sister, Z. Gordon, 2, 2
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