Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, September 24, 1908, Page 1

County THE BEM [DJ 1 D VOLUME 6. NUMBER 135. OUNTY FAIR Third Annual Exhibition of the Association Opens, With Many Exhibits Coming in.—Prospects Good for Large Crowd and Fine Fair. Was But Little Doing on Grounds this Forencon.—Pro- gram This Afternoon Included the 0ld Settlers’ Re- Union and Annual Business Meeting. BOYS, STAY ON THE FARM | —Secretary Mackenzie’s Greeting Over the Main Entrance. Leaden skies greeted the exhibit- ors at the Third Annual Fair of the Beltrami County Agricultural association, which opened this morning at the fair grounds; and although the aweather was some- what depressing, it could not dampen the ardor or spirits of Secretary Mackenzie, who was on the grounds at daylight and had the gates opened ready to receive ad- ditional exhibitors before breakfast, if necessary. Mr. Mackenzie had his helpers on the grounds early, and before many of the town people were out of bed, teams were bringing vege- tables and other exhibits to the fair grounds. The grounds have been cleared of underbrush and present a ‘“‘spink and span” appearance to visitors. A number of additional pens have been built since last year; the stables have been cleaned and the place is| in splendid condition; there is a big new exhibit building, and, in fact, the whole aspect of affairs at the grounds indicate that Secretary Mackenzie has done an immense amount of work in getting every- thing into shape for a record-break- ing fair, At 7:30 o’clock this morning there were eleven different exhibits of live- stock which had been entered for competition at the fair. The first exhibitor of livestock to enter his animals was August Jar- chow, who lives in section 35, Town | of Bemidji. He entered a mare colt two years old, two pigs and some other animals. Jim Pogue with his two goats made the second entry in the animal divi- sion. The goats looked fine and Jim was proud of ‘em. These ex- hibits were augumented by several | others which began arriving at an; early hour. The livestock division promises to be well filled before the fair closes. In the exhibit building there were | a large number of entries of vege- tables, grain, grasses, etc. before the gates opened this mornrng, and ex- hibits kept arriving rapidly after the | gates were opened. One of the exhibits which attract- ed as much attention as any other was some grapes, which were raised on the farm of Dr. Blakeslee, west of the city and within the city limits. They were splendid specimens and were ripe and well filled. Mrs. G. W. Hedglin of Buena Vista was one of the first exhibitors to place her exhibits in the building. She had a fine lot of ripe tomatoes, green tomatoes, corn, both on stalk and husked, clover, potatoes, cab- bages; onions, ground cherries, clover and secedand one bunch of corn on stalk eight feet high. H. N. Wilson of Grant Valley had an excellent display of carrots, par- snips and corn. Iver Myhre, who lives on section 32, Town of Liberty, had an excel- lent display of Silver Mine oats in the straw and other grains, which made a splendid showing. A. O. Djonne, who lives on sec- tion 31, Town of Liberty, also showed a display of wheat and bar- ley in the straw and also wheat, barley and oats threshed, the grain being exceptionally fine. Henry Brakke, who has a fine farm within the city limits of Bemidji, has on display an elegant exhibit of |. sweet corn; also muskmelons, citrons and potatoes that open the eyes of anyone who is not thoroughly familiar with what the soil of Beltrami county will raise. Charles Schroeder, who lives in section 1, Town of Grant Valley brought in some splendid potatoes and corn. William Schroeder, who lives on section 11. Town of Grant Valley, brought in splendid specimens of wheat and oats in the stalk. A youngster with a wheelbarrow called londly for Secretary Macken- zie and was shown a place where he and rooster, which had to lay down in the coop in which the boy brought them to the fair. Anad- dition was built on the coop and the Plymouth Rocks are now housed where they can stand to their full length. These are but a few of the early exhibitors and before noon there were a large number of additional entries which kept the employes in the buildings very busy arranging for entries. From present indications the display in the exhibit building will be the best ever shown in northern Minnesota. The following are those who are in charge of the grounds: President, F. M. Malzahn. Secretary, W. R. Mackenzie: assis- tant secretaay, Walter Markham; Marshall, Clifford Warren. Grand tender,” E. H. Cornwall (days); Albert Smith (nights). Gate keeper, I. B. Olson. Charles Wintersteen, man and right hand Secretary Mackenzie. Tharald Stai, in charge of live- stock. J. P. Pogue, K. McIver and A.G. Rutledge in charge of races, Charles Schroeder, in charge of exhibit building. There was but a small attendance on the ground this forenoon and it was not expected that there would be much “doing.” e “Flying Riggses” did not give their act this forenoon, as Johnny Riggses, the male member of the team, was busily engaged in getting his apparatus in shape. J. P. Paul arrived in the city last evening and was on the ground early with his assistants getting the balloon in readiness. On account of a bad wind the ascension and para- chute leap was postponed until this afternoon. Exhibits continued to arrive all day, and the building is filling rapidly. The crowd was slow in arriving at the grounds this afternoon and all-around support of owing to the first-day tardiness usual to a fair. The band discoursed music in front of the stand. and the Flying Riggses performed their sensational act. The Old Settlers’ reunion had but few attendants and there seemed a lack of management on the part of the committee having the meeting in charge. (Tbe Pioneer will tomorrow give a full account of this afternoon’s program.) Aeronauts Here. P. J. Paul, of the P. J. Paul Dent corn and early anesota Balloon company of Wabasha, arriv- could display a Plymouth Rock hen | | the program moved rather slowly, | BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, THURSDA;Y EVENING, SEPTEMBER 24, 1908. ed in the city last night from Wabasha with the balloon apparatus and aeronaut prepared to give an ascension each day of the fair. Mr. Paul was accompanied by Andrew Jackson of St. Paul, the aeronaut who will make the ascen- sion and parachute leap. Mr. Jackson has been with Mr. Paul during the past two seasons and has the reputatign of being one of the most daring parachute leapers in the United States. Mr. Paul who ls‘ the head of the P. J. Paul Balloon {:ompany, is one of the more noted balloonists in the United States. He has but one arm at present. having lost his right arm while making an |ascension at La Crosse, Wis. 'While making the ascension, Sept. 8 1902, he descend- ed in the railroad yards at La Crosse and was run over: by a passenger train his.arm later being amputated. Mr. Paul has made several ascen- sions since his right arm was ampu- tated and in one of these, made in Wabasha, he broke his left arm. Mr. Paul has not made many ascen- sions of late but superintends all the work connecting with “the balloon. He pives satisfaction wherever he goes. Ladies Very Active. Secretary Mackenzie has been ILY PION EER FORTY CENTS PER MONTH very fortunate in securing the co- operation of a very efficient corps of ladies to 4ssist in caring for and arranging the many details in the exhibit hall for which the “sterner sex” are absolutely unfit, and have arranged themselves into committees as follows: Arrangements—Mesdames J. A. Ludington, P. J. Russell, J. C. Parker; A. Lord. Pastry—Mesdames G. E. 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Painting—Miss Eugene Oliver, Mrs. W. R. Morrison, Mrs. E. E. McDeonald. Rugs and Quilts—Mesdames E. Lyons, W. A. Cassler, L. H. Bailey. Canned Fruits, Jellies and Pickles —Mesdames J. N. Bailey, P. J. O’Leary, A. A. Warfield. Butter and Cheese—Mesdames F. M. Pendergast, N. T. Roe, C. Schroeder. Fancy Work—Mesdames E. R. Ryan, F. A. Mayo, Thos. Bailey. G. G. Hartley Can’t Come. Hon. G. G. Hartley of Duluth will not be present at the Beltrami | county fair, although he was sent several invitations and it was his intention to come if possible. A. G. Rutledge of this city re- - ceived the following telegram from Mr. Hartley, late yesterdav after- noon. “Duluth, Sept, 23. “A. G. Rutledge, Bemidli, Minn. “I have your telegram of the 22. inst upon my arrival home, asking me to attend the Beltrami county fair. I regret exceedingly that it will be impossible for me to come, as other matters of much import demand my entire attention. Con- vey my regrets to the officers of the association. “—G. G. Hariley.” Fairlets. Among the visitors at the fair was B. F. Wright of Patk Rapids, the republican nominee for judge of the Fifteenth Judicial district, who mingled with the fair visitors and made new friends. “Liberty Chief,” the famous young Guernsey bull owned by Secretary Mackenzie, is one of the features of the livestock exhibit.” The “Chief” is certainly a fine animal, and is admired by all lovers of dairy cattle. One interesting exhibit at the fair is a yoke of young steers owned by {Fred and Willie Boden of Marsh Siding. The steers are black, well matched and make an excellent No doubt they will receive a prize. The race track is in fairly good condition, everything considered. The rain of Tuesday afternoon made a few muddy spots, but these will be worked out, and the course will be in fairly good condition for the class of races that will be pulled off. One of the best exhibits on the grounds is that of Thomas Morrison of Kelliher, who has brought in twenty-one varieties of vegetables, that include nearly everything that was ever raised in a garden, and the articles are all exceptionally high i class. Secretary Mackenzne has arranged the concession stands so that all those who have things to sell are bunched together, where they will in no manner interfere with the other stands, etc., of the fair. There {are several stands, and it is the intention to allow none of those persons operating the same to become in any way offensive. The fair management sent to J. Jerome at Battle River fora sample exhibit of the famous barley which he raised this year, which could be shown to fair visitors as an exempli- fication of the wonderful resources of Beltrami county soil. Mr. Jer- ome ralsed some barley on. his Bat- tle River farm that averaged 151 bushels to the acre—certainly a wonderful yield under any conditions. Secretary Mackenzie has arranged matters so that the judges’ stand at the fair grounds can be moved across the race track immediately in front of the grand stand, so that it can be used by the speakers who will address the crowds at the fair tomorrow and Saturday. This scheme will meet with the approval of the spectators, as it will give all an opportunity to hear the addresses without unnecessary crowding and inconvenience. The band, which is furnishing music for the fair, was gotten together by George Severance, who (Continued on last page.)