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Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1901.
THE COUNTY FAIR.
A FINE DAY AND A BIG CROWD IN ATTENDANCE.
This is Children's Day—They Are Out in Force—Special Attractions—Fine Exhibits in Agricultural Hall—Races and Exhibitions—The Midway—Fireworks Tomorrow Night—Notes.
A more perfect day for the Cortland county fair could scarcely have been desired and an immense crowd has been in attendance. A feature of the day has been the large number of children who have been enjoying the fair. It was children's day and they turned out in force and fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters, uncles and aunts came with them to see the sights. The result has been one of the largest crowds ever upon the grounds.
The attractions of the fair are varied and numerous and it is generally conceded that no better exhibition of cattle, horses, sheep, swine, poultry and agricultural products has ever been shown in Cortland. The Cortland county fair has already taken a high place among the most successful fairs of the state and this reputation is being more than maintained by the record this year. Estimates from the secretary's office this afternoon place the number of people upon the ground today as nearly 25,000. This is indeed a record breaker.
Cortland has reason to feel proud of the remarkable showing which is made this year by the local merchants in the excellent exhibits that are to be found in exhibition hall. Every space is occupied and while there are other exhibitors and attractions, the greater portion of the space is literally filled in a most attractive, and, in many instances, in a really artistic manner by the displays of the wide awake business men of Cortland. The success of the fair depends, in a great measure, upon the interest and support given to it by the people of the city and county and that that interest and support have been given is manifest on every hand.
Exhibition hall is a center of attraction for all visitors. A new feature which attracts attention as one comes within the main entrance of the south wing, is the branch office of the U. S. Express Co. This has been found to be a great convenience in many ways, both to the patrons of the fair and the local agents of the company in taking care of the business. A branch of the D., L. & W. ticket office is also located here, where tickets can be purchased and information obtained in reference to time tables and trains.
M. L. Decker, the sewing machine man, has a large booth at the left of the entrance and he is all attention to give whatever information may be desired in reference to the various machines which he carries in stock.
W. W. Bennett of 37 Railroad-st. has an exhibit which attracts the crowd. A practical demonstration of the excellent qualities of the Sterling range for which he is agent, is the special feature. The general effect of the arrangement of the booth is attractive.
Adjoining the Bennett both is one which has added attractions since last year. In addition to the well known sewing machines for which Miss Eadie has been agent, the firm is now dealing in pianos, organs and other musical instruments which make up an attractive and interesting display.
S. J. Parmiter, the electrician and repair man, has a display of electrical appliances of various descriptions including electric bells, batteries, etc. Mr. Parmiter also makes a specialty of umbrella repairs of which he carries a large stock.
The Reeve Manufacturing Co. show their kitchen cabinet which they manufacture and which has become almost a necessity in many households where its merits have been tested. They also have a handy little ironing board.
J. B. Kellogg's booth is a center of attraction for the ladies. Here is found an excellent showing of furs, winter suits, coats, wraps and jackets. The latest styles are now in and the goods shown are but a sample of the up-to-date stock to be found at the store.
Mrs. G. F. Chatterton has a booth trimmed in white and gold where she shows samples of her ladies' silk and moreen skirts. She is assisted in her work by Mrs. M. J. Dickerson, who is one of her agents and who also deals in Venetian, broadcloths, cheviots and the latest goods for shirt waists.
The first millinery display to attract the visitor is that of Mrs. T. Everts. As usual her exhibit includes the finest goods and latest styles. Large mirrors and appropriate draperies add to the effectiveness of the display.
To look at the space occupied by E. A. McGraw and Ivan C. McGraw, one wonders if there is anything lacking which goes into the makeup of a wagon. Wheels of all descriptions, as well as all manner of extras are arranged in almost bewildering array.
Bingham & Miller, the clothiers, show an extensive line of foreign and domestic woolens, a fine display of suit cases and handbags and a line of readymade clothing. This firm offers as a special premium one of their handsome $15 suits to the man getting most points on premiums during the fair.
Across the hall O. W. Walters has a space trimmed in pink and white where he shows a full line of musical instruments. This booth attracts music lovers and all interested in the fine instruments which are displayed, The Behning, Capen and Ivers & Pond pianos are shown.
In a booth made attractive by the artistic arrangement of draperies and mirrors, Mrs. Darby-Turner has an interesting exhibit of hair goods, perfumes, etc.
Sarvay, the shoe man, occupies a large space on the west side of the main hall.
Guns, ammunition, fishing tackle, cigars, tobacco and smoking goods are displayed in the booth occupied by Ed Robins, the Main-st. cigar man. The Yale wonder clock is a source of attraction in connection with this display.
Baker & Angell make a specialty of Stetson's high grade shoes and their booth is an attractive one. Not only is there an exhibition of high grade foot wear in all the latest styles, but many kinds of practical, commonsense and medium priced goods are also shown.
Burgess has an elaborate display. His booth occupies a commanding position near the center of the main hall and here are found fine readymade suits, children's suits, bath robes, smoking jackets, and elegant fall and winter overcoats.
R. J. McElheny of Homer represents Chase & Smith, the Syracuse music dealers, and has on exhibition samples of their goods. Steinway, Krakaur, Hardman, Emerson, Smith & Barnes and Steiting pianos are handled by this firm and Mr. McElheney takes pains in explaining the merits of the different makes.
The Hayes Chair Co. have a large collection of chairs of their own manufacture. A variety of styles are shown, a specialty being made of their dining room patterns.
Warren, Tanner & Co. have a large display in charge of a competent corps of assistants. In their booth are shown carpets, rugs, draperies, dress goods, capes, wraps, jackets and furs and their exhibit is the center of an admiring throng.
Mrs. Sara Benton has collars, shirt waist and skirt fasteners, shields and hose supporters in a small but neat booth near the stairway.
The Champion Milk Cooler Co. have a large space and have a great variety of coolers and dairy supplies on exhibition. Dairymen find this booth instructive as well as interesting and linger long in looking over the various labor paring devices and the goods which this rapidly growing concern now handle. Since last year the company have greatly increased their facilities and has moved into larger quarters.
Buck & Lane have the most extensive hardware exhibit in the building. Andes and Happy Thought stoves and ranges are a special feature and a general line of hardware goes to make up their line.
Among the new exhibitors this year are Beers & Warfield, and the extensive line of goods which they show will be of unusual interest to a very large number of people. Samples of various kinds of cement work, stone ware, brick, tile, etc., are arranged in profusion and a large crowd is in constant attendance. They have in stone ware, jugs and jars of all sizes, poultry fountains of all styles, stew kettles, churns, milk jars, etc. In tile they show, ceramic mosaic, vestibule and floor tile of all descriptions. They have a line of pressed brick of all colors and shapes for fancy fronts, Atlas, Lehigh, Wayland, Portland, and Jamesville cement, adamant, plaster, white sand, marble dust, plaster Paris, Canaan and Glens Falls quick lime; sample of Portland cement barn floors, bay window corners, chimney caps and linings, and also various kinds of brick, including pressed brick, paving brick, fire clay brick of all sizes, as well as sewer pipe and tile, making one of the most extensive as well as interesting exhibits in the building.
G. B. Reed, representing the Worcester [Fruit] Co., has a large space on the north side.
McEvoy Bros., the furniture dealers, show a fine line of upholstered goods and other furniture in an attractive booth trimmed in green and white. They also have the Cortland range, manufactured by the Cortland Howe Ventilating Stove Co.
On the second floor the almost bewildering exhibition is continued. At the head of the stairs one is confronted with the artistic millinery booth of Mrs. A. H. Watkins.
The Model Clothing Co. have a double space just at the right of the stairway, and make a handsome showing of fall and winter clothing, and fine line of suitings [sic] for winter wear. The custom department of this firm is one of the features of their business.
G. H. Ames has a flue display of boots, shoes and rubbers and this booth is a center of admiration.
Miss Ida C. Beaudry represents the Magoris Home Treatment Co. of Binghamton.
"Queen Quality" is the special feature of the boot and shoe exhibit in the large booth occupied by Glann & Clark. "Queen Quality" shoes for women and a variety of other styles for both men and women, also their famous Gold Seal rubbers are grouped about in a manner to attract attention. It is here that they are receiving estimates on their contest upon the number of "Queen Quality" agents in the United States.
The Cortland Business Institute have a booth where specimens of work done by that institution are on exhibition and where advertising matter and information are given out.
Mr. C. N. Tyler has charge of the exhibit in the interest of the International Correspondence school of Scranton.
Pearson Bros. cover a large floor space with an array of furniture. A very large variety of couches is one of the features of their interesting exhibit.
The north wing is devoted to the display of fancy goods and specimens of needle work. There is an unusually large number of entries in this department and the judges and superintendents are busy today. The department is in charge of Mrs. Ella C. Butler assisted by Mrs. W. C. Crombie, Miss Harriet Allen, Mrs. Ezra Corwin, Mrs. C. E. Van Brocklin, Mrs. F. W. Melvin and Miss Hattie Mumford.
THE STOCK EXHIBIT.
Then, too, the stock exhibit this year discounts every former attempt in that department. This part of the fair should be visited by every one who visits the grounds. The large cattle tent at the west side is insufficient to hold all the splendid herds that are on exhibition. Fully 300 cattle are entered, and they make an excellent showing. The sheep also are attracting a great deal of attention, and the exhibit of swine is fine. The poultry and pet stock exhibit at the right of the main entrance will please all lovers of such stock.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.
The exhibit of fruits, vegetables, flowers, canned goods, cake, bread, etc., is the best ever seen at the fair. Seemingly every one that has come to the fair this year has brought something to add to the general attractiveness of it, till the place has become one of more than usual interest and pleasure.
"THE MIDWAY."
The "Midway" which in reality is a double one this year on account of the large number of attractions that have been secured for the great fair, is a marvel. There is a fine collection of all kinds of shows and attractions on it. All the special features have come to Cortland because they know that Cortland gets the crowds and has one of the best fairs in central In New York. Perhaps the monkey girl will be the greatest curiosity of all the attractions on the "Midway" this year, because Wild Rose is such a singular freak, and seems to be the long-looked-for connecting link. To go through and visit all the attractions this year will take all day, because everyone will want to see all there is on the big double special attraction grounds. And everyone will want to take a ride on the ever popular merry-go-round, and a good one awaits all who visit the fair. It is near the entrance to the grounds and a ride on it will give a good start for looking over the fair. Then a little farther up is the large 4 0 by 60 dance hall, conducted by Gillette and Van Camp of Preble. "Happy Bill" Daniels orchestra furnishes music, and this is enough to insure its success. The hall will be kept open every evening of the fair. Then you do not have to go far up to reach the taffy stand, where fine strips of this favorite candy may be secured. Edward H. Freer of Ithaca has the exclusive privilege of selling taffy and popcorn.
"Spot Cash" Baldwin has a very attractive display of all kinds of fruits that one should not look at if he hasn't a spare nickel in his pocketbook, because his mouth will water all day if he doesn't buy. Sweet elder, peanuts, milk shakes, etc., can be purchased in any quantity on the entrance to the "Midway."
The palace amusement parlor, where music boxes, grip machines, phonographs and all kinds of wonderful things are kept, is conducted by Geo. W. Ripley of Homer and will interest all.
And do not forget to go in and see the midget cow. W. H. Freebor of New Woodstock is exhibiting her, and she in as small as represented.
A high class vaudeville show will give continuous entertainments during all three days of the fair. The company hails from Rochester and they conduct an exhibit that is free from all roughness or obscenity.
Queen Bess, the famous fortune teller, is also on the "Midway" ready to tell all about your future, and the mechanical shooting gallery, where you get "2 shoots for 5c" or "4 for 10c," is also an attraction.
WARM MEALS.
The Homer-ave. M. E. church have the exclusive privilege for serving warm meals during the fair. They have a large tent near the north entrance to the exhibition hall and are prepared to serve warm meals at all hours. Mrs. Boston Hardy, whose ability in this direction is well known, has been engaged as chef and elaborate preparations have been made to take care of a big crowd. A large number of dinners were served yesterday and today the capacity of the tent was taxed at the rush hours.
THE RACES.
The races will be given under the management of Mr. L. H. Chase of Watkins, who is well known throughout this part of the state as the best starter of race horses that makes the circuit. Good racing under "Ham's" supervision is assured.
The following is a list of the entries for the races Thursday and Friday:
Thursday, Aug. 29.
2:30 CLASS, TROTTING AND PACING. PURSE $150.
FAIR NOTES.
Filzinger furnishes the ice cream used on the grounds.
This is school children's day, and probably more children are in attendance than were ever before upon the grounds at one time. Fathers, mothers, uncles and aunts, brothers and sisters, are with them, and the result is an immense crowd.
Beard & Peck's ladies driving contest takes place tomorrow at 1 P. M. Remember the fireworks tomorrow night.
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