Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-09-29


fords which last December measured
over eight feet and weighed some
over 1900 pounds. They will be
shown again this year. 1t is expected
that a pair from Bingham will try
and get this prize away from them
as it is understood that large pair is
expected from there.
". Hight Of Harmony has prom
ised to show some of his pure bred
hogs and a few other hog breeders
are expected to be out.
Aside from the sheep from the
Sunnyside Stock Farm other expect
ed exhibitors will be A. A. Hall, w.
r. Magoon and the Fox Brothers.
T. is expected that the Trenches from
Scion will exhibit a few head of
choice Oxford Downs. John S. Hight
is also expected to have some sheep
present.
Among the sheep will be found
pens from Sunny Side Stock Farm.
One pen of which should attract con-
sinderable attraction is a sheep and
her three lambs which she gave birth
to early in the spring and which av-
eraged over 70 pounds apiece the
first Of September. Mr.. Hight also
will exhibit some pure bred sheep as
we'll as some good grades. A. A.
Hail. w. r. Magoon and Fox Broth
ers will exhibit. 1t is expected that
Trenches from Scion will exhibit
few head of choice oxford Downs. A
few head from the Wilson Company
may be present, although it is not
known for n certainty at the present
time, John S. Hight is also expected
to show some. f. V. Hight from
Harmony has promised to show some
of his pure bred pigs and other hog
breeders are expected to exhibit.
The hall exhibits are always spien-
did at this fair. Last year the ex-
hbit of farm products by the Fox
sisters was one of the best ever seen
in the county. The farm products
show that this section Of the State is
we'll adapted to farming purposes.
The fancy work ana household manu-
f. ctoriCs show that the ladies are
equally skilled in the work of the
home. The many beautiful flowers
show that the homes are beautified by
some of natures prettiest handi-
work.
For those that are interested in the
pulling of draft horses, the purse Of
500 that is offered is attracting quite
q few to enter for these classes.
Basketball is to be one of the in
tercsting features. An agreement has
been made with Somerset academy to
nut on two games. 1t is expected that
Harmony High school will be the op
posing team as there was quite q lot
Of rivalry between these teams last
year, each winning two in series
Of four games.
The midway rs 4 general thing at
tracts large crowds. This year great
care is being taken to make this one
of the cleanest midWays that the
fairs have known. A large number
are seeking ground space and Il good
time is assured.
The Athens Grange is to serve one
of their famous dinners at noon.
During the afternoon dancing VIII be
en- ioyed in the |. O. o. i. buildings
and in the evening will occur the an
nual Fair ball. Good music has been
engaged for both occasions. 1t IS
expected that music will be furnish
ed by some band but as vet the man.
agement has failed to secure any.
1t is impossible to give a good de-
scription of all that will be there on
that day and the only way to find out
is to be there bright and early on
Tuesday, Oct. 3 and look over these
fine exhibits and go home and say
that that is the best Oneday fair in
the State. The exhibitors named are
Il few of many.
The United States Civil Service
commission announces an eXamina-
ton for chair-~c'.- on Nov. 10, 49,.
for the purpose of filling a vacancy
in the custodian service, Federal
building at -llowhegan, Me-, salary
of 1868 per annum and bonus Of SIG.
No written examination will be given
but each applicant will be required
to be examined by physician at her