The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-07-12
1894 County
Fair Made a
Nice Profit
Demonstration of What Can
Be Done When Expenses
Are Kept Down
ASSOCIATION SOLVENT
President J. B. Schoenhoff
Will Retire After IL Years
of Faithful Service

In spite of the most discourag-
ing conditions the 1884 Stearns
County Fair was a success. The
Fairs of other recent years have
been successful from the stand
point Of exhibitors and amusement.
Prior to a year ago the Commits
sioners of Stearns county, had, for
a period of years, appropriated
$1,000 annually to help defray the
expenses of the show. When the
1888 program was in the making
contracts were signed with the ex-
pectation that the usual appropria-
ton from the county would be
made.
At that time there was an out
standing Indebtedness of $3.50. Re
fusal of the County Board to fulfill
the implied promise made an $3.50
handicap.
In spite of unfavorable conditions
the Indebtedness was materially re-
duced in 1888.
There was a grave doubt in
some quarters as to whether the
1884 fair would be held.
TTSSlu6nL D anu
the board of directors decided 20
carry on. The admission fee at the
gate was cut in half; grandstand
prices were reduced. By the same
token the premium list was cut
down as the state appropriation
was reduced several hundred dol
lars.
The physical condition of the
grounds was deplorable. NJ. j.
Fleming, of the Herald, treasurer
Of the Fair Association, started
campaign with Federal and state
relief agencies to secure labor 20
put the grounds and buildings in
suitable condition. The mere refus-
al to listen to his plea for assis-
lance did not discourage Mike. He
finally succeeded. The fair asso-
citation appropriated some cash and
the City 5000 for material. Any
credit for the physical condition Of
the grounds this year belongs to
Mr.. Fleming. THE Herald editor is
making the above statement with
out consulting Mr.. Fleming.)
AS treasurer Mr.. Fleming fought,
and successfully, to keep the fair
expenditures to minimum. This
battle saved hundreds of dollars,
demonstrating what can be done
when the fair is operated upon a
business basis.
The entertainment in front OF the
grandstand this year was home
made" but very interesting. The
Al Clubs, under the direct super
vision Of the county leader, Miss
Moan Anderson, did a marvellous
job Of entertaining Tuesday after
noon and evening.
Frank Pesheck and his neighbors
with their covered wagons, furn-
ished a realistic picture Of pioneer
hardships. The dusky Redskins,
led by Big Chief Fred Mossman, IN
their attack of the frontiersmen
and their families, completed real
istic show.
Through the endeavor Of e. L.
Rattle, also of the Herald, those at
tending the Fair Wednesday wit
messed the best played and most
exciting ball game ever presented
at the Fair. The cost was less than
half what is usually paid for
ball game.
With the cooperation OF those Wit
ally interested in the Fairs success
expenditures were kept to very
low total.
With the reduced admission and
concessionaire fees the receipts
will be ample to cover all expenses
of the 1884 fair and there will be
enough left to pay some OF the
long overdue bills of other years.
Not only did the Fair make
money but every consessionaire
showed a profit. st. Pauls Catho-
lie church tops the list with a net
profit of $252 for two days. the
two shows and two rides paid the
association SILICA.
The crowds were large, they were
orderly; they were good natured;
there wasn't any trouble for the
police officials; there wasn't q pick
pocket on the grounds; there wasn't
any fntoxication.
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