Biggest Fair in History of

Agricultural Society Closed Sunday Evening.

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ATTRACTIONS OF HIGH ORDER DREW CROWDS

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Exhibits Were Varied and of a High Order. Weather Man

Furnished Excellent Weather.

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The Brown county fair closed in a blaze of glory Sunday evening, when thousands of people were present to witness the special attractions and the fireworks program. The fair was the most successful of the Brown County Agricultural society’s existence, and it is realized that it is in a class by itself. There are few county fairs, if any in the state, that have the local fair eclipsed. Many permanent buildings have been added to the property during the past several years and with each succeeding year there are new buildings erected.

Monster crowds were present Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Thursday was entry day.

Sunday was the biggest day in point of attendance, both afternoon and evening. The crowds present upon this day were as large, if not, larger, than upon any single day of previous fairs. It is estimated, however that the total attendance will run somewhat short of what it was last year, when the high tide was reached. But on the other hand the receipts will top those of last year a few hundred dollars.

Receipts About $14,700.

The total gross receipts of the county fair are somewhat in excess of those of last year and approximate $14,700. When the expense of the big exposition are deducted, the net receipts will be much smaller. The expenses of conducting a fair of this magnitude are extraordinary.

Excellent Attractions.

The free attractions this year were on a parity with those of any preceding year. They were clean and the performers showed exceptional ability. There were nine different troupes, each of which performed one or more acts each afternoon and evening in front of the grandstand. The attractions included Hubbard’s mules. The Three Golfers, “Fearless” Good, Nas enh troupe, Time and Ward, Keyo Namba. The Brancel Duo.The Camille Trio and the Ontario Duo.

Plenty of Amusement.

The Royal American shows, which were engaged far in advance, offered amusement for young and old. Their main features included a three-abreast merry-go-round; Smith’s amusement wonder; Gooffie, the South Sea islander; a Hawaiian village, where real Hawaiian singers and dancers, entertained in their own original way. Pollis of the athletic arena who issued a challenge to meet, all comers, regardless of size or color, for a stated period; the Dixieland minstrels, a company of singers, dancers and comedians.

Grand Fireworks Spectacle.

For several years past, the fire-works programs of the Brown County fair have proven one of the big attractions at the evening performances, and because this feature has met with such universal approval and satisfaction, the Fair management is constantly striving to improve the program in every possible way. With the presentation of the gigantic fireworks spectacle, “Pioneer Days,”which was booked for this year’s Fair, the pinnacle was attained for a greater and grander attraction of this character can hardly be conceived.

Bygone Days Recalled.

Dealing with the early events in this section of the country, in the days of the first settlers, “Pioneer Days” was interesting to all. Buildings and properties associated with the days of the early settlers, were erected and used on the grounds, and the infield of the track was transformed into a miniature prairie village of the pioneer days.

Indians Attack Village.

The various roles in connection with the staging of the grand fireworks spectacle were enacted by 300 people. The old-fashioned “covered wagon” was seen arriving; the Indians were camping on the outskirts of the village and a battle between them and the settlers realistically fought. Reinforcements arrived from a nearby post; the Indians were defeated and the inhabitants of the settlement rescued. A general jollification then ensued.

People Satisfied.

Everywhere were heard expressions of satisfaction from the fair visitors. They were pleased with the attractions and the exhibits and entered into the spirit of the occasion. Brown county is now being advertised as one of the best county fairs in the state of Minnesota.

Stock Show.

The stock show is unrivaled at any county fair in the state. The parades of livestock in front of the grandstand put one in mind of the same attraction at the state fair.

Brown county is coming to the front in the production of blooded cattle and hogs. No person, sitting in the grand stand and witnessing the parades, could help but be proud of the fact that he resides in Brown county, the best county in the best state in the union.

Give Fair a Big Boost.

Many of those, engaged in the free nets and who have visited hundreds of fairs, are loud in their praise of the Brown county institution. They state that the management is one of the best that they have ever come in contact with, and that the conduct of the program was of a high order. They desire to return to New Ulm another year.

Richard Lindemann, little son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Lindemann, pleased those in the grandstand upon several occasions by rendering several solos. The lad has a remarkable soprano voice and by the use of the megaphone could be heard distinctly all over the grandstand. He was accompanied by the band.

Races and Attractions.

The management arranged a program of events, in which Brown county and nearby people could enter. On Friday in the free-for-all running race, “Red Ribbon,” owned by Geo. Voss of Le Sueur pulled down first money, while “Nellie Castile,” owned by Frank Moses, Madelia, was second;” Little Spot,” Frank Moses, Madelia, third and “New Ulm Maid,” Otto Schreyer, New Ulm, came in fourth.

Friday and Sunday afternoons the management arranged for a lumber-wagon race. Henry Scheibel, Otto Schreyer and A. F. Gieseke, took first, second and third prizes respectively each day. Saturday was Children’s day at the fair and the management arranged several races and events for the youngsters. In the bicycle race Walter Dietz pulled down first money, Wm. Fritz, second and Melvin Gag, third. In the boys’ running race, Wm. Fritz, Kenneth Jahnke and Jack Fritz, won first, second and third prizes respectively. The winners in the Shetland pony race were the Brueske, Lindmeyer and Zischka boys. The events were interesting attractions.

Exhibits Among Best.

The exhibits at the Brown county fair this year are among the best in the history of the institution. This remark was heard upon every side. The success of the annual event attests to the energy and untiring efforts of President Ford. Crone, Secretary Wm. A. Lindemann and a large corps of assistants, who gave liberally of their time and efforts to make the affair a success.

Boy’s and Girls’ Camp.

About seventy-five members of the various Boys’ and Girls’ clubs of Brown county enjoyed camp life on the fair grounds during the county fair. The boys slept in pup tents and were in charge of Willis Lawson, county agent and L. R. Cochran, while the girls had their lodgings in the old poultry building, which had been converted for their use and were chaperoned by Miss Amelia Peterson of Eden township. The young folks were delighted with camp life and conditions this year.

Unrivaled Stock Exhibits.

The stock exhibits at the Brown county fair are the best in the state, so stated those, who are informed along these lines. Such has been the case during the past several years. Arrangements had to be made for the overflow. The different departments were replete with numerous exhibits and attracted large crowds.

Booths in Exhibition Hall.

The exhibition hall was filled with booths of local businessmen and exhibits of ladies’ handiwork, canning and pastry, together with large displays of fruits, grains, vegetables, household handiwork, painting, etc. These exhibits compared favorably with those of other years.

It is said that the fancy work department was swamped this year with exhibits. There were many beautiful and valuable pieces on exhibition. The canning and pastry departments had a large variety of exhibits.

Exhibits on the Grounds.

A number of local firms placed various exhibits upon the grounds, among which were H. W. Engelbert, Robert Fesenmaier, F. H. Retzlaff & Sons, Kretsch Auto Co., Ben. Fesenmaier, Frank Niemann, A. H. Broecker, John C. Siebenbrunner, Walsh-Lodahl Auto Co., Graff Auto Co., Pioneer Nursery, Ulrich Electric Co., Buenger Furniture Co. and Saffert Cement Construction Co.

Exhibition Hall Exhibitors.

Among the firms and industries, which place exhibits in the exhibition hall were the Eagle Roller Mill Co., Schmucker & Burk, Ed. W. Baer & Son, Haag’s Rexall store, C. A. Stolz, F. H. Retzlaff & Sons, Brown County Farm Bureau, model chicken house, Muesing Drug Store, New Ulm Greenhouses, Pioneer Nursery, State of Minnesota, George Gastler Studio and Frank Scobie, photographer, Sleepy Eye.

Brown County Journal,

Aug. 28, 1925

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