Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1922-08-24
Shepherdswn Jefferson Virginia Thursday August oath 1922
MORGAN'S GROVE FAIR.

An advertising campaign covering
portions # four States is being actively
carried on by the management of
Morgan's Grove Fair, which is looking
forward TO a successful exhibition at
the famous grounds near Shepherds
town, September 4, 5, 8, 7 and s.
| Newspaper advertisements, combined
with road posters and placards for
use IN stores and other places Of bus
mess are being employed in every d.
rection from Shepherdstown. Running
south to Elkton, Va, and north to Har-
rlosurg, Pa, the motorist and the trav-
eier on the train sees the advertise
ments of Morgans Grove Fair. When
hmshed, the campaign will have GOV
cred intensively the State OF Mary
land from Baltimore to Cumberland
Z. ). Musser, secretary Of the asso-
citation, states that newspaper adver-
tisements will be used extensively
during the few weeks remaining before
the fair. He estimates that advertise
mentS Will appear in papers having,
combined total of more than two mil
lion paid circulation-which would in
dicate that the territory in the vicinity
of Shepherdstown is being fairly well
covered!
II plans turn out well, the annual
event at Morgan's Grove Fair will
offer more to the visitors than ever
before. More concessions for ground
space have been sold along the mid
way than for any previous Fair. 1--WE
are selling space only to such amuse-
ments and devices as are permissible
to operate under the laws of the State
of West Virginia" said Mr.. Musser
yesterday. II is expected that next
week the men will begin setting up
the tents for use during Fair week, in
order that the social features OF the
Fair will be as pleasant as always
The exact number of tents mas not
been decided upon.
An addition is being made to the
already large dairy barn at the Fair
grounds, in anticipation of increases
in the live stock departments. The
poultry exhibit, which was large last
year, is expected to be almost too
handle this year, but every effort is
being made to find space to handle
it. In practically all of the depart
ments, the crying need is space for
the exhibits, and even at this early
stage, it is practically assured that
every available inch of space viii! be
in use. Circulars have been seut cut
to all last years exhibitors, with the
invitation to bring articles to the Fair
this year.
There seems to have been some mis-
understanding with reference to eX-
hibitor's tickets. Anyone who places
three articles or more on exhibit
in either the Agricultural or the
Ladies' department, may obtain a
season ticket upon the payment of so
cents. This was the plan that wad
followed last year. Season tickets
for the general public will sell at
S1.50. This week the stockholders
tickets are being mailed out. Stock
holders are entitled to one ticket for
each share Of stock they own in tho
association. Exhibits will be received
Friday afternoon preceding the Fair
from I until .. m, and on Saturday,
September I'd, from in the morning
until 3 o'clock in the afternoon. This
includes all articles for exhibit except
cue flowers, which will be admitted
until If O'Clock Monday morning the
first day of the Fair Judging Of
these articles will take place Satur
day afternoon, except the cut flowers,
which will be judged on Monday.
A force of men have been at work
at Morgans Grove this week clearing
UP the grounds. cleaning and sweep
ing in the buildings, and whitewash-
ing a number of the buildings. The
grove is being carefully gone over.
and the rubbish burned. A number OF
the trees are being trimmed of dead
wood, and every effort is being made
to have the grounds look as attractive
as possible for the thousands Of
people who will be on hand.
In the meantime, the greatest hope
Of the management is good weather.
Mrs Nathaniel Burwell, manager OF
the Children's Department of the FAR.
has asked Us TO make slight cor
rection in one of the classes. Instead
! of prizes for "the largest collection OF
! stamps" rewards will be given for the
"best collection" Last year, she says.
some child brought in q collection OF
about two thousand twO-cent postage
stamps, under the impression that the
largest number Of stamps, regardless
of variety, would win the prize. Such
is not the case.
Town Ordinances Being Violated.