Eighth Annual Fair An Unqualified Success
The Washington State Fair wrapped up a highly successful year with record crowds from Tacoma Yakima and eastern Washington. Highlights include large attendance figures daily gate totals and a wide range of prize winners across farm exhibits poultry and produce. Strong rail and road access supported visitors and plans for improved transit between the city and fairgrounds are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
King County
Washington
G. A. R. Day
Humphrey
Seattle
Jones
Yakima
James A. Kellogg
Cle Elum
Woman's Relief Corps
Armory
Semrade Grant
Minnesota
Bigelow
Rev. Burrill
F. G. Drew
Mrs. Brown
Local Fair Highlights Judges and Thief Incident
The article notes four cars bought for under 5000 and big savings on travel costs. Fancy work judges include Madame Shibley Mrs Joseph Lannin of Sunnyside and Mrs Welch. Joseph Lannin a Sunnyside veteran judged fruit and seeks a horticultural post at the St Louis exposition. Several people were "touched" for amounts at the fairgrounds last Wednesday including George Chambers 8 Schreiner and Frank Williams. Pickpockets cleared out and did not return. Premium lists are not yet complete and will be in next week's Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Shibley
Joseph Lannin
Sunnyside
Welch
St. Louis Exposition
George Chambers
Schreiner
Frank Williams
Herald
Northwest News Roundup from North Yakima Area
Mrs James T Foster visits in Tacoma with sister Mrs Robbin and other residents return or visit from Seattle and Rochester. Theodore Dezarn and Anna Pettijohn wed by Judge Taggard. Purity Market founder M C Barnes returns from illness in Tacoma. Uncle Josh Spruceby Company performs at Larson's theatre with strong orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Foster
Tacoma
Mrs. Robbin
Theodore Dezarn
Anna Pettijohn
J. A. Taggard
Josh Spruceby
Larson’s
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J. J. Callaghan
H. Cahalan
Yakima Hotel
North Yakima
H. Cahalan & CO
Messrs. Wright and Lee
Mr. Wright
Wyman & Fraser
Wm. Lee
W. L. Wright
Seattle Brewing & Malting Co
W. J. Hess
Yakima Hardware Co
Wright
Robi. Johnson
Burpee Seed Co
Fred A. Johnson
C. B. Auker
Walla Walla
L. R. Schott
A. M. Cale
White Plymouth Rocks
A. H. Miller
Bro
Fern Hill
Hazelwood Company
Spokane
Buff Wyandottes
A. H. Carrasso
N. Y. Blackmore
Ellensburg
White Wyandottes
C. J. Grenache
J. H. Broulette
T. R. Abbey
F. A. Johnson
Buff Cochin
A. Schafer
Chester
Wash
C. D. Minton
Salem
Ore
W. C. Weimer
F. Finwick
Portland
C. Brown Leghorn
C. Black Leghorn
Ss. C. Bull Leghorn
S.C. White Leghorn
A. H. Miller & Bro
Black Minorca
J. J. Hoskins
McMinnville
Ancona
P. J. Green
Silver Sebright Bantams
Lew F. Durr
Buff Orpington
F. Fenwick
J. S. Kloeber
Hot Springs
A. M.cale
Joven
Carline
Cascade Lumber CO
Telephone
North Yakima and Vicinity
A. E. Malone
C. R. Donovan
George W. Blanchard
Charles Drury
D. M. Rand
M. C. Barnes
Purity Market
Albert Wright
Rochester
This
James Wright
D. H. Guilland
Kittitas
J. M. Henderson
Blair Business College
C. E. Jones & CO
Bartlett-Foote Warehouse
Moran & Siegel
Butchers and Packers
S. Second St
Rainier and
Natchez Marts
Haviland
Hotel
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