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Newspaper
Mount Sterling Advocate
Location
Mount Sterling, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1911
Page
4
The fair met expectations and exceeded them in most areas, with disappointment over the Serenaut flying machine not meeting its contract terms. Officials hoped for a bigger show next year and pledged a frank, fair approach to the public. The writer urges the city to provide free hitching space for country visitors to support local merchants.
Citizens urged immediate concrete work between gutter and curb in the brick street district. They cite the Kennedy drug store front as an example, asserting it will widen and unify pavements and greatly improve appearance.
The Montgomery Fair lists winners across classes including Best Harness Mare and Saddle Mare with multiple riders such as A. G. Jones and S. S. Ralls. Notable entries: Unknown won 2:30 trot against Warren Stoner, Peter Billikee driven by Warren Bacon took 2:25 trotting, and various mules and Jennets earned top honors.
The fourth day drew about six thousand patrons as hundreds of horses, mules, and ponies competed. Marvel King and Thomas Triplett led five gaited classes. Lewis Sledd won the former boys colt ring while Ed Allen placed second in the yearling ring. Poultry and road races also highlighted the program with Collins Redman and Marvel King among top winners.
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