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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1893
Page
10
All exhibits must be in their proper places before day end. Speed entries close Friday September 20. Address F Z Hamilton Manager Charlotte. Live Stock entries close Monday October 2. Other entries close Tuesday October 3.
Second Day events list a grand Germania Band concert at noon and a range of special prizes in youth and men's tug of war. Prizes include a 5 pound box candy, $3 prize, a 16 pound ham, $5 store merchandise, and gifts from local firms. The grand wedding feature promises gifts from Donovan Packard and others for the bride and groom.
The text lists prizes at a fair with exhibits in needlework and various contests. G Beardsley offers a dozen cabinet photographs to the youngest baby at the exhibit. J Levy & Son’s will award the loudest yell with a $3700 hat. Horse and bicycle races prize purses include 200, 300, and 100. An exhibition by trotting dog and other demonstrations are announced along with jewelry, buttons, charms, and small gifts from local merchants.
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