The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-09-21
AUTOMOBILE SHOW


All the space has been taken in an
enormous canvas tent 40 by 200 feet
in dimensions for the Somerset Au-
tomobile show. This will he by far
the largest show ever given III this
section. More than 100000 worth of
cars will he shown in and around the
tent.
MACHINERY DEPARTMENT
Another big attraction at the fair
will be the machinery department.
Among the tractors which will be
shown and in operation on the
grounds are the FOrdson, Case. CleVe-
land Holt and Linn, also the Linn Log
Hauler Practically all makes of gas
engines most commonly in use at the
present time will be exhibited and
several firms will exhibit individual
electric lighting systems. A complete
saw mill will be in operation, obtain
ing it's power from Fordson Trac-
tor. Farm implements will be shown
by local farmers and dealers
BASEBALL
Baseball will have a prominent
place on the fair calendar. The
Skowhegan club will play with the
Bingham team on Tuesday and We'd
nesday afternoons. There has been
much rivalry between these two teams
during the season and the outcome
of the games will be a drawing attrac-
ton for the fans from various towns
in this section. The Madison team
will play against the Skowhegan team
on Thursday afternoon.
FOOTBALL
After the auto races on Friday the
Skowhegan High School football team
will play against the Madison High
School team it Is expected.
FREE ACTS
The Fair committee have been busy
for weeks past securing New England
for the best and biggest free attrac-
tons that money could buy and they
have succeeded beyond their highest
hopes.
The attractions this year will be
better and bigger, more thrilling and
more expensive than in any previous
years.
One of the biggest acts that have
ever been seen here is that of JOE
CANNON, the daredevil of the air
Cannon is Acknowledged New Eng
lands most daring balloonst and
parachute jumper and will make an
ascent daily, weather permitting in
smoke balloon, rising thousands Of
feet in the air and when at tremen-
dous height jumps out of the balloon
with only a flimsy parachute as his
support, but still more thrilling than
this is the feat ne performs while de-
scending for he cuts away from the
first parachute and after falling hun
dreds of feet second parachute
opens and sustains him to the ground.
ANY one wishing to see an act that is
breath taking and thrilling should
not miss this.
Comedy will not be forgotten at the
fair and for this part of the program
duo of eccentric comedy acrobattc
comidues have been engaged in the
persons of AL and Mae Lorella who
tumble around performing various
knots and acrobatic twists in q gro
tesque and amusing manner.
The Franklin Bros, duo OF classy
athletes performing feats of agility
strength and skill will be another
splendid attraction. This act is one
of the finest acts in America having
appeared only at the biggest fairs
and expositions. These two men COM
bine graceful head and hand balanc-
ing tricks with an ease OF manner
that Is surprising in view OF the many
difficult stunts performed.
ANIMAL ACT
Crowden's Chums, four wonderful
Colies; three st. Ognes, two men,
one woman in triple bar trapeze act,
most wonderful and remarkable act
(seen June "a in Waterville); the two
Costellos in big ring act.
AEROPLANE AND SEAPIAANE
The aeroplane of Harry M. Jones of
Old Orchard will be making ascen-
sions at the fair grounds daily and
Mr.. Jones seaplane will also be doing
service in the Kennebec River.