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16 TEXAS. A 5?*^? E ' TEX-—Abilene Fair Association. Oct 25 to 28. J. M. Bradford, pres.; Henry James, treas.; will Stltih, secy. DALLAS. TEX.—State Pair and Dallas Expo- sition Association. Sept. 28 to Oct. 22. W H.;Gaston, pres.; J. B. Adone, treas.: Syd- ney Smith, secy. MAKQUEZ, TEX.—Marquez Fair Associa- tion- Not. 1 to 3. F. M. Amos, pres.; Sld- ■~?&J£2!!£5t teas.; Dr. E. O. Boggs, secy. PALESTINE, TEX.—East Texas Mr and Driving Park Association. Oct. 25 to 28. G. R. Cook, pres.; w. c. Gorman, treas.: Thos. Hall, secy. SAN ANTONIO, TEX—San Antonio Inter- ""•SSS* 1 Fair Association. Oct. 28 to Not. 8. 1899. Q. w. Brackenridge, San Antonio. Tex., chairman. VICTORIA, TEX.—Southwest Texas Fair Association. Sept. 26 to 29. L. D. Heaton. pres.; Theo. Buhler, treas.; L. N. Hofer. secy. UTAH. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH—Deseret Agri- cultural and Mfg. Society. Oct. 3 to 7. John R_ Winder, pres.; Elias A. Smith, treas.; Septimus W. Sears, secy. VERMONT. BARTON, VT.—Orleans County Fair Asso- ciation. Sept. 12 to 14. H. H. Somers, pres.; O. D. Owen, treas.; D. D. Bean, secy BRATTLEBORO. VT.-VaUey Fair Assocta! tion. Sept. 27 and 28. EAST CORINTH. VT.—Waits Hirer Valley Agricultural Society. Sept. 5 to 7. Rev E W. Hatch, pres.; E. R. Corliss, treas.; War- „ ISS L - Crafts, Oxford, N. H., secy. LYNDONVELLE, VT.^Northern Caledonia Fair Association. Sept. 7 and 8. C. D ■Hubbard. Lyndon Center, pres.; E. M* 'Campbell, treas.: E. McGennls, secy. MJDDLEBURY, VT.—Addison County Fair. Sept. 5 to 7. MORRISVILLE, VT.—Lamoille County Fair. Se pt. 5 t o 7. NORTHFIELD, VT.—Dog RiTer Valley Fair Association. Sept. 19 to 22. J. B. Wills, Randolph, pres.; Jas. Morse, treas.; W. W. TToid en. se cy. RUTLAND. VT.—Rutland County Agricultu- ral Society. Sept. 12 to 14. John H. Mead, West Rutland, pres.; Fred. A. Field, treas.: Wil lis M. Ross, secy. SHELDON JUNCTION, VT.—Franklin Coun- ty Fair. Aug. 30 to Sept. 1. A. S. Rich- ardson, pres.; Geo. P. Twlgg. St. Albans, cJj rea ii:,J&..A. Oliver. North Sheldon, secy. ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.—Caledonia County Fair Ground Co. Sept. 19 to 21. T. R. Steles, pres.; W. A. Taplin, treas.; Fred. S. Harriman, secy. WATERBURY, VT.—Winooski Valley Agri- cultural Association. Sept. 3 to 7. G E Moody, pres.; W. V. Bryan, treas.; M. O^" ETans, secy. WHITE RIVER JUNCTION. VT.—Annual State Fair. Sept 12 to 14. George Aitkin. Woodstock, Vt. pres.; N. B. Hazen, treas.: Georere W. Hoffman, secy. WOODSOCK. VT—Windsor County Agricul- tural Society. Sept 26 to 28.. F. L. Davis North Pomfret. pres.; Chas. H. English, Prosper, treas.; Johu S. Eaton, secy. VIRGINIA.. CAPE CHARLES. VA—Chesapeake Agricul- tural Fair Association. Aug. 15 to 18 R S Nicholas, pres.; Dr. A. Brockenbrough! Chesapeake, secy. FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Rappahannock 1 Valley Agricultural and Mechanical So- ciety. Sept. 26 to 28. Capt T. McCracken, pres.; Capt. S. J. Quinn, secy and treas. KELLAR, VA.—Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair. Aug. 22 and 23. G. Walter Mapp. secy. *"' MAPPSBURG. VA.—Mappsburb Colored Fair Aug. 28 to Sept. 4. NORFOLK. VA.—Virginia State Fair and Ag- ricultural Association. May 16 to 19; Oct 3 to 6. W. E. Dillon, secy. TAPPAHANNOCK, VA.—Tidewater Agricul- tural and Stock Association. Sept 20 to 22. B. B. Brockenbrough. pres.; J c Phillips, treas.; C. B. Newbill, Center Cross, secy. TASLEY. VA.—Peninsula Fair Association y Aug. 22 to 25. c. C. Dlx, Parksley, Va., THE BILLBOARD , THE BILLBOARD J7 WISCONSIN. ■ secy. I WINC J WINCHESTER. VA.—Shenandoah Valley Ag- 1 ncultural Society. Sept 19 to 22 C B ly'-Roars, 649 Broadway, New York City' Rnres.; Clark H. Purcell, treas.; E. G. Hollis, w ASBcnroTo n. ■ K 2K r ^n TJ v K 2Hr WASH.-State Fair. Sept 25 to 29. J. M. Baxter, pres.: Wm. Lee. ar.. treas.: T. R. Gunn, secy. SPOKANE, WASH.—Spokane Industrial Ex- position. Oct. 3 to 17. E. D. uimsted. M.D., pres.; Geo. S. Brookes, treas.; H. Bolster, secy. WALLA WALLA, WASH.—Walla Walla Val- ley Fruit Fair. Sept 26 to Oct L W. A. RItz. pres.; T. S. Dement, treas.; C. F. Van Do Water, secy. WB»T VIRGTNTA. CLARKSBURG, W. VA.—West Virginia Cen- tral Agricultural and Mechanical Associa- tion- Oct 3 to 6. T. T. Wallls, pres.; M. M. Thompson, secy. MTDDLEBOCRNE. W. VA.—The Tyler Coun- ty Exposition and Fair Association. Aug. 22 to 25. W- H. Stealey, pres.; D. Hick- man, treas ; C- B. Riggle, secy. NEW MARTINSVILLE. W. VA.—Wetzel Co Fair Association. Aug. 15 to 18. Justus Eakin, pres.; L. J. Williams, treas.; Robt E. McEldowney, secy. PENNSBORO. W. VA.—Ritchie County Agri- cultural and Fair Association. Sept 12 to 15. L. P. Wilson, ores.; Dr. G. P. Sigler. treas.: Will A. Strickler. secy. SHEPHBRDSTOWN, W. VA.—Morgan Grove Agricultural and Live Stock Association. Sept 5 to 8. Dr. A. S. Reynolds, pres.; G. T. Lickleder, treas.; R. S. M. Hoff- man, secy. WALTON. W. VA-—Roane County Fair As- sociation. Aug. 29 to Sept L J. J. Riley, secy. - AMHERST, WIS.—Portage County Agricul- tural Society. Sept 19 to 22. A. J. Smith, secy. APf lwETON, WIS.—Fox Kirer Fair and DrtT- Ing Association. Sept. 19 to 22. Chaa. Clack. Apple Creek, pres.; J. J. Sherman, treaa.; L. W. Harman, secy. ARCADIA, WIS.—Arcadia Agricultural and Driving Association. Sept. 5 to 8. H. E. Simpson, pres.; R. P. Rainey, treas.; J. I. Dewey, secy. AUGUSTA, WIS.—Eau Claire Agricultural Society. Sept. 12 to 15. W. E. Leldger, Fall Creek, pres.; F. E. Williams, treaa.; Chas. A. Williams, secy. BARABOO, WIS.—Sauk County Agricultural Society. Sept. 26 to 29. Henry Maniott pres.; Franklin Johnson, treas.; Geo. A. Pabodie, secy. CHETEK, WIS.—Barren County Agricultural Society. Sept. 5 to 7. W. W. Flinn, pres.; W. A. Kent, Cameron, treas.; Jas. E. Cartwright, secy. BEAVER DAM. WIS.—Dodge County Fair Association. Sept 26 to 29. E. E. Williams pres.; H. B. Drake, treas.; C. W. Harvey, secy. BERLIN. WIS.—Berlin Agricultural ation. Oct 2 to 5. CM. Willis, secy. BLACK RIVER FALLS, WIS.—Jackson" County Agricultural Society. Sept 6 to 8. J. A. Bailey. S. N. Saurdohl, treas.; E. L. Ormsby, secy. BOSCOBEL, WIS.—Aug. 21 to 23. C. F. Muf- fley, secy. CEDARSBURG, WIS.—Ozaukee County Agri- cultural Society. Sept. 25 to 27. Wm. H. Rentleman, pres.; L. E. Schroeder, Salter, treas.; Jacob, Dietrich, secy. CHILTON, WIS.—Calumet County Agricul- tural Society. Sept. 11 to 13. Tjark Oesau, pres.; Geo. D. Breed, secy. CHIPPEWA FALLS. WIS.—Northern Wis- consin State Fair, Sept 19 to 22. M.- S. Bailey, secy. CUMBERLAND, WIS.—Sept. 13 to 15. H. S. Comstock, secy. ELKHORN, WIS.—Sept. 19 to 22. G. L. Har- riman, secy. DARLINGTON, WIS.—Lafayette County Ag- ricultural Society. Aug. 22 to 25. Geo. F. West pres..; M. H. Michaelson, treas.; W. E. Collins, sec y. DODGEVILLE. WIS.—Iowa County Agricul- tural Society. Aug. 29 to Sept. 1- Wm. V. Powell, pres.; J. W. Hocking, treas.; W. J. Davey, secy. DURAND, 'WIS.—Pepin County Agricultural Society. Sept. 27 to 29. J. J. Morgan, pr^s.; W. H. Huntington, secy. ELLSWORTH, WIS.—Pierce County Fair. Sept 20 to 22. J. W. Hancock, pres.; B. S. Doolittle, secy. GALESVILLE, WIS.—Trempealeau County Agricultural Society. Aug. 28 to 31. F. G. Davis, T>res.; J. A." Kellman, treas.; Bert A. Gipple, secy. HILLSBORO, WIS.—Sept 12 to 15. HUDSON, WIS.—Sept 27 to 29. W. J. John- son, secy. JEFFERSON, WIS.—Sept 26 to 29. J. L. Kearney, secy. LACROSSE, WIS.—LaCrosse Interstate Fair Association. Sept 12 to 14. B. E. Ed- wards, pres.; T. H. Spence, treas.; C. S. Van Auken, secy. LANCASTER, WIS.—Grant County Agricul- tural Society. Sept. 13 to 15. D. Abrams, pres.; R. Meyer, jr., treas.; George B. Wheel er, secy. LODI, WIS.—Lodi Union Agricultural So- ciety. Sept. 11 to 14. Job Mills, pres.; A. R. Reynolds, treas.; A. H. Hinds, secy. MADISON, WIS.—Dane County Agricultu- ral Society. Sept 19 to 22. S. L. Sheldon, pres.; Daniel Bechtel, treas.; Geo. A. Kingsley, sec y. MANITOWOC. WIS.—Manitowoc County In- dustrial Association. Sept 6 to 9. Christ Muth. pres.; Julius -Lindstedt secy. MAUSTON, WIS.—Juneau County Agricultu- ral Society. Sept 4 to 7. S. C. Flommer, pres.; F. A. Adler, treas.; J. C. Baldwin, secy. _. . MILWAUKEE, WIS.—State Fair. Sept 11 to 15. T. L. Newton, pres.; John M. True. Madison, secy. MINERAL POINT, WlS.^Southwestern Wis- consin Fair. Aug. 15 to 18. Geo. G. Cox, pres.; Phillip Allen, treas.; W. H. Bennett, secy. MONROE. WIS.—Green County Agricultural Society: Aug. 30 to Sept 3. R. A. Etter. pres.; Andrew Lewis, treaa.; Frank 8mock, NEILLSVILLE, WIS.—Clark County Agri- cultural Society. Sept 19 to 22. E. D. Webster, pres.; G. 8. Redmon, treas.; H. H. H eath, secy. NEW LONDON, WIS.—New London Fair. Sept 5 to 8. Aug. Roloff. pres.; Henry Cannon, secy. NEW RICHMOND, WIS.—New Richmond Driving Park and Agricultural Association. Sept 13 to 15. O. J. Williams, pres.; J. W. McCoy, treas.; J. A. Hughes, secy. PHILLIPS, WIS.—Sept. 7 to 9. G. M. Cham- ber, secy. PLYMOUTH, WIS.—Sheboygan County Agri- cultural Association. Sept. 5 to 8. H. Wheeler, Sr., pres.; E. A. Dow, treas.; O. Gaffron, secy. PORTAGE, WIS.—Columbia County Agri- cultural Society. Sept. 5 to 8. Geo. Bain, pres.; J. M. Bushnell, treas.; Kennedy Scott of Rio, secy. RHINELANDER, WIS.—Oneida County Ag- ricultural Society. Sept. 4 to 7. J. C. Cur- ran, pres.; B. R. Lewis, treas.; W. C. Og- den, secy. RICHLAND CENTRE, WIS.—Richland Coun- ty Agricultural Society. Sept. 26 to 29. H. M. Bock, pres.; J. M. Keys/- treas.; W. F. J. Fogo. secy. SENECA, WIS.—Sept. 26 to 28. A. B. Withee, secy. SHAWANO, WIS.—Shawano County Agricul- tural Society. Sept 13 to 15. D. E. West- cott, secy. SPARTA, WIS.—Sparta Driving and Agri- cultural Association. Aug. 22 to 25. - F. W. Swarthout, pres.; J. M. Farming, treas.; J. P. Rice, secy. ST. CROIX FALLS, WIS.—Park County Fair Association. Sept 19 to SL Thomas H. Thompson, pres.; Harry D. Baker, treas.: Geo. H. Ely, secy. TOMAH, WIS.—Eastern Monroe County Ag- ricultural Society. Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. M. L. Harriman, pres.; W. W. Warren, treas.; H. J. Skinner, secy. VIROQUA, WIS.—Vernon County Agricul- tural Society. Sept. 19 to 22. D. O. Ma- honey, pres.; John W. Mills, treas.; F. W. Alexander, secy. VIOLA, WIS.—Oct. 3 to 6. WACSAC. WIS.—Northern County Fair. Sept. 5 to 8. L. K. Wright, secy. WAUTOMA, WIS.—Waushara County Agri- cultural Society. Sept. 27 to 29. Gilbert Fremont, pres.; Geo. P. Walker, treas.; W. H. Berray, secy. WEST SALEM, WIS.—La Crosse County Ag- ricultural Society. Sept. 26 to 28. Ira Rich- ardson, Bangor, pres.; C. H. Hawkins, ^-treas.; F. H. A. Nye, secy. WEYAVNWEGA. WIS.—Waupaca County Ag- culiural Association. Sept 26 to 29. E. ".yBrown, pres.; A. L. Hutchinson, secy. LSj// CANADA \ ALMONTE. CANADA—North Lanark AgTi- ■*— cultural Society. Sept 26 to 28. John For- syth, Cedar Hill, pres.; Jas. Robertson, treas.; W. P. McEwen, secy. AYLMER, (WEST), ONT.—East Elgin Fair Association. Sept 22 and 23. A. A. Leslie, pres.; D. H. Price, Aylmer, secy. BOWMANSVILLE. CANADA—West Durham Agricultural Society. Sept 14 and 15. W. E. Pollard, pres.; W. F. Allen, treas.; M. A. James, secy. BRANDON, CANADA—Western Manitoba Big Fair. July 18 to 21. F. J. Clark, manager. BRANTFORD, CANADA—South Brant Agri- cultural Society. Sept 16 to 21. Chas. W. Yapp, pres.; Geo. Hately, manager. CALGARY, CAN.—Summer Show, Sept. 4 to 6. CAYUGA. ONT. CAN.—Haldimand County Fair. Sept. 26 and 27. Michael McConnell, pres.; M. McClung, treas.; J. W. Sheppard. secy. CHATHAM, CANADA—West Kent District Agricultural Society: PenlDsular Fair. Sept 26 to 28. St A. Patteson, pres.; R. G. Fleming, treas.; Henry Robinson, Box 67. secy. CHILLIWACK, CAN.—Chilliwack Agricul- tural Association. Sept. 27 to 29. R. J. Marshall, pres.; S. Millord, treas.; C. B. Reeves, secy. CLINTON, CANADA—Huron Central Exhi- bition. Sept 19 and 20. Wm. Weir, pres.; Wm. Coats, secy. COLLINGWOOD. CANADA—Great Northern Exhibition. Sept 19 to 22. Thos. Robin- son, pres.; W. J. France, treas.; J. W. Archer, secy. COMOX, CAN.—Comox Fair. Sept. 21. R. Landells. secy., Courtnay, P. O., Comox, B. C, Canada. CYPRES RIVER, CAN. — Summer Show. July 27 and 28. Jas. Connon, pres.; Jas. McDole, secy. DRUMBO. CANADA—Plonbelm Township Agricultural Society. Sept 26 and 27. J. O. Given. Richwood, pres.: Y. S. Telfer secy. FLESHERTON. CAN—East Grey Agricultu- ral Society. Sept. 19 and 20. R. J. Sproule, secv. HALIFAX. CANADA—.Novla Scotia Provin- cial Exhibition Committee. Sept 23 to 30. Hon. J. W. Lnneley. pres.: D. R. Clarke, treas.: J. E. Wood. seer. INDIAN HEAD. CANADA—Central Assinl- boia Show Association. Aue. 2 and 3. Angus MacKay. pres.; A. W. Sherwood, INNISFAIL. CANADA—Spring Show. May 12. John MrLeod, secy. KAMLOOPS (B. C.) CAN —Kamioops Agri- cultural Association. Sept. 20 and 22. W. J. Roper, pres.; J. R. Hall, treas.; F. J. Dean, secy. KELOWNA, CAN —Agriculfral and Trades Association of Oltanagan Mission. Sept. 20 and 21 F J Wptcnn. secv KILLARNEY. CANADA—Killarney E. D. Agricultural Society. Ann. 1 and 2. Geo. Mc<>iinoh, pres.: Alex. Leitch, secy. LACHUTE. CAN —Agricultural Society of Argentine. Sept. 27 and 28 Geo. Morrison. Billhead, pres.; G. J. Walker, secy and treas. LONDON, CANADA—The Western Fair As- sociation. Sept 7 to 16. Lt Col. W. M. Gsrtshore. pres.; n. Mackenzie, treaa.; Thos. A. Browne, seey. MANITOU. CANADA—Manltou Fair. Aug. 9 and 10. Jan. Fargey. pres.: W. F. Ellis. «#cy. MARKWAM. ONT.. CAN.—E. R. Y. * M. Agricultural and Horticultural Societies' Ort 4 to 6. R. C. Tefft pres.: W. H. Hall, secy. MEADOW LEA. CAN.—Woodlands Agricul- tural Society. No. L Sept. 28. J. A. Chrls- teiaw secy. MINNEDOSA. CANADA—Minnedosa Agricul- tural Society. Aug. 2. Rich. Storey, pre*.; T. A. Cuddy, secy. MORRISBURG. ONT.—Dundas County Fair Association. Aug. 29 to 31. H. J. Whit- taker, pres.; N.W.Williamsburg, Ont, secy, and treas. MOOSE JAW, CAN.—Summer Show. Aug. 9. NAPANEE, CANADA—Lenox Agricultural Fair. Sept. 18 and 19. E. Ming. secy. NEEPAWA, CANADA—Beautiful Plains Ag- ricultural Society. Aug. 8 to 10. G. S. Mc- Gregor, pres.; John Wemyss, secy. NEWMARKET, ONT.—North York Agricul- tural Society. Sept. 19 to 21. A. Wilson, pres.; Sharon E. Jackson.treas.; Wm.Kelth, secy. OAK LAKE, CANADA—Annual Show. July 7. Thos. Jasper, pres.; W. J. Helllwell, secy. OTTAWA. ONT., CAN.—Central Canada Ex- hibition. Sept. 11 to 23. W. Hutchison, pres.; T. C. Bate, treas.; Edward McMa- bon. 26 Sparks St., secy. PAISLEY. CANADA—Centre Bruce Exhibi- tion. Sept 26 and 27. Geo. Chambers, pres.: F. E. Sheppard, secy. PALMERSTON, ONT. CAN.—Paimerston and "N. Wallace Agricultural Society. Sept 26 and 27. Allen Murray, pres.; Wm. Jam- ieson, secy and treas. PARIS. ONT. CAN.—North Brant Agricul- tural Scclety. Sept 25 and 26. Scott Dav- idson, pres.: H. C. O'Neail. secy and treas. PETERBOROUGH. CANADA—Peterborough Central Exposition. Sept 18 to 20. G. W. Fitzgerald, pres.; W. J. Green, Box 181, secy. PIUTON, ONT. CAN.—County of Prince Ed- ward Agricultural Society. Sept. 27 and 28. H. M. Williams, pres.; Thos. Bog, secy and treas. PILOT MOUND, CANADA—Mountain Elec- toral Division Agricultural Society. Oct 4. R. S. Preston, pres.; F. Steadman, secy. PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE. CANADA—Local Show. July 5 to 7. PRESCOTT. CANADA—South Greenville Ag- ricultural Society. Sept 19 to 21. Chas. H. Row, pres.: T. R. Melville, secy. RFGIVA. CANADA—July 25 and 26. QU'APPELLE. CANADA—Aug. 2 and S. RICHMOND. ONT.. CAN.—Carieton County Agricultural Society. Sept 13 to 15. John Craig. North Gower, pres.; William McEl- rov, Richmond, secy. ROLLING RIVER, MAN., CAN.—Agricultu- ral Society. Aug. 18. SAULT STE. MARIE, CANADA—East Al- gnna Agricultural Society. Oct 3 and 4. John Dawson, pres.: Wm. Brown, secy. STANSTEAD PLAIN, CANADA—Stanstead Live Stock Fair Association. Aug. 23 to 24. STRATCLAIR, CAN.—Shoal Lake, No. 2, Fair. -Oct. 4. W. H. Reed, pres.; A. R. S"flherlan3. sery and treas. SUTTON. ONT CAN.—Georgina and N. Wil- liamsburg Fair. Oct. 2 and 3. J. D. Dav- idson. Belbaven, pres..; P. M'Clellan, Sut- tcn West. secy. THREE RIVERS, CAN.—Agricultural Asso- ciaticn of Three Rivers District Sept 18 to 23. Hector Caron, St Leon, pres.; C. D. Hebert, irgr. T1LSONBURG. CAN—South Oxford & Der- eham Agricultural Society. Oct. 3 and 4. Thos. T. Brown, secy. TORONTO, ONT., CAN.—Annual Exposition and Fair of Industrial Exhibition Associa- tion. Aug. 28 to Sept 9. H. J. Hill. secy. TURTLE MOUNTAIN BOISSEVAIN. CAN- ADA—Turtle Mountain Fair. July 27 and 2 C . Cncs. Frown, nres.: D. MrCuaig. secy. VIRDEN, MAN.. CAN.—County Dennis Agri- cultural Society. July 26 and 27. A. G. McDougall. secy. WALLA PETOWN. CAN—West Elgin Fair. Sept. 28 and 29. Dan McCallum, Box 34, sec. WATFORD, CAN.—East Lambton Fair. Sept 26 and 27. John Farrel, Forest, pres.; F. Kenward, secy. WELLESLEY, CANADA—Wellesley and N. Easthope Agricultural Society. Sept 12 and 13. 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