The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-18
ATHENS FAIR On
SEPTE 80
Large Exhibit in Various
Department
4 Big Program OF Events Arranged
for. Many Attractions Splendid
Herds and Farm Products

Arrangements are being completed
for the big annual fair of the Wes-
serunsett Valley Fair Association at
Athens. Their tenth annual show
bids fair to suppass anything that they
have ever shown. Large herds Of
cattle of different breeds are to be
shown. Last year this fair held the
distinction of being the first fair in
Maine where two herds of Aberdeen
Angus cattle competed with each
other. The Worthley Brothers Of
Strong. had a herd as also did the
Cobb Brothers of Harmony. The
Worthley Brothers have already signi-
fed their intention OF being present
and the Cobb Brothers are expected
The Herefords and oxen and steers
are represented every year by such
we'll known men as Cleveland Dean
OF Madison, Arthur Rowell of Solon.
Fox Brothers of Athens, Chapmans of
Athens, and other well known Swn-
ers of these classes. The Sunnyside
Stock Farm is well known exhibi-
tor OF this fair as well as the larger
fairs of the state. Their exhibit of
Holstein cattle, sheep, poultry and
horses are great addition to the
amount of stuff shown. The Jersey
men as represented by Leland Bos-
worth of CornYille, Beckwith & Tay-
lor of Athens, John Curtis, Walter
Hilton are part of the largest eXhbi-
tors. George Foster of Cornville is
one OF the big Guernsey exhibitors.
The Sunset Ridge Farm of Fairfield
is one of the big sheep exhibitors and
al " I,1.- oh lot Of ytn
c. Cleveland of Skowhegan, Leon
Witham of Smithfeld. Albra Adams
are among the poultry exhibits T..
S. Hight of Harmony has some splen-
did poultry and swine as we'll as 9TH
er exhibits. William Roberts of
Solon has a few fine swine that he
always shows
This year four thousand square feet
of canvass will cover the exhibits of
the Hall department. The farm pro-
dnee, tie boys and girls clubs exhi-
bits as we'll as the many different
branches of the household arts de
partment go to make a splendid show
ing OF tie many resoiaees of this sec
ton.
For the amusement of the young
people as well as the old a big mid
way is being booked which is assum-
ing larger proportions than was ever
known in Athens before. A large
number Of dining tents and food
stands and the many games of skill go
to make up one OF those we'll balanc-
ed fairs that delight the heart of the
fair goer. When one has tired of
these sports there is the horse pulling
with several pair OF fine handsome
splendid animals testing their pow
ers of strength and endurance ON the
drag
The dancing in the afternoon and
evening with music by Cartoons
Novelty Orchestra of Dexter will bel
one of the varied amusements for
those that throng the grounds ON that
day. The management has been es-
pecially fortunate in securing that
great photo play. featuring Douglas
Fairbanks in the great western story
The Mark Of Zorro Those who
have seen Doug in the many thrilling
pictures in which he has been lead
ing star will Dot want to miss seeing
him in his latest and best film which
will be shown in the afternoon at 80
o'clock and again in the evening at
30 O'Clock. 4 further detailed pro-
gram of the fair will be given next
week The premium lists are still
being sent out and any one that wish
es to exhibit and win some of the lib
eral prizes offered are urged to take
the matter up with the secretary and
procure one of the lists which will be
mailed upon request