The finest exhibition of agricultural products ever seen in this city or in any part of the State of Indiana, clean street attractions, good music and three days of delightful autumn weather, all contributed toward making the Merchants' Fall Festival a grand success and served to bring large crowds to this city, all three days, the crowd Friday being the largest that ever thronged the streets of North Vernon. The agricultural exhibits in every line were fine. There were more entries in every exhibit than in former years and in each exhibit the products displayed were of the finest quality. Every farmer in the county, whether or not he had products on display every citizen of North Vernon, in fact every resident of the county who viewed the agricultural exhibits were proud of Old Jennings. Many visitors in the city during Fall Festival Week, some from other counties and many from other states, commented on the fine quality of the products on exhibition, and taken as a whole, the Fall Festival Agricultural Display was an excellent advertisement for Jennings County land. While viewing the display one gentleman from out of the state was heard to remark, "Though we may face hard time this winter, I judge from this exhibit that it is hardly likely that anyone in Jennings County will starve to death." The music by the Italian Carnival Band and the free street acts furnished amusement for the crowd each day and the shows also had a good patronage. The chief feature of the festival, however, was the parade on Friday afternoon which far excelled any former fall festival parades. The parade started from South State Street at two o'clock and moved up State Street to O. & M. Ave., thence east on O. & M. Avenue to Madidson Avenue to Hoosier Street, east on Hoosier to Fifth Street, down Fifth to Walnut Street thence west on Walnut Street to Jennings Street, stopped on Jennings Street, where the judges awarded the premiums on the live stock. The crowds were packed on all streets along which the parade moved. The Carnival Band lead the parade and the line up was as follows: Immediately following the band came Mayor J. D. Cone's auto, which was decorated for the occasion, and in which he and the members of the police force were seated. Then followed Councilman George Litchfield's auto, driven by himself and carrying the members of the city council and other city officials. Ovid Richardson's auto followed with part of the official family. The Fire Department equipment, engin, hose-reel, ets., followed, then Ch.H. Hughes' auto, advertising their clothing store, Tom Robertson's auto, carrying The Fred H. Tripp Company's advertisement; Fred Verbarg's auto, with the Tripp Company's ad; The Robinson Machine Company's auto; C. S. Crocker's auto; J. M. Stricker's auto; C. C. Klingner's auto carrying the Plain Dealer ad; a Ford auto, driven by George Jordan advertising Tech Bros.; Frank Overturf's auto; Ed Overturf's auto; W. S. Matthews' auto; The Gold Mine auto; and Dowd's auto, bearing the advertisement of H. H. Dowd & Co. All of the automobiles were prettily decorated, some of the decorations being very unique. Following the automobiles came the first sheep-skin band, followed by the Boy Scouts. Then followed the North Vernon Lumber Company's float containing a display of their lawn swings and porch furniture; a large float containing the prodct of the Pin & Bracket Factory; Ebert's Ice Company's display; and also a float containg a display of Eberts & Company's Best Yet Flour. Then came one of the prettiest featurs of the parade, twelve pretty girls on horseback, wearing attractive habits and derby hats. Several boys on horseback followed, after which came Carter & O'Haver's float of gold and white, drawn by four white horses. Gautier's wagon, their baker John Good with a display of bread, and dressed for his work, came next, and this was followed by one of the most comical features of the parade, a clown on motorcycle, to which was attached a small sulky, in which was seated a clown, dressed as a woman carrying a banner with the words, Votes fer Women. A float, representing Mack Lawson's Grocery, was next in the parade, followed by Graybiel's Meat Market Wagon, appropriately decorated and also Fox Bro's Meat Wagon nicely decorated for the occasion. I Gindler, the tailor, had quite a unique arrangement in the parade, having a buggy bed rigged up as an auto, with a clown as chaffeur, the vehicle being moved by a blind horse which was hitched to the rear of the buggy. A sheep-skin band of ten pieces, followed, and the Rush Branch Sunday School Wagon, on which about eighty people were riding was also in the line up. Miles' Grocery wagons, with appropriate advertisements followed and alos a prettily decorated wagon representing Hallawell's Feed Store followed, then Jacob Frisz' auto, representing his store, and also E. G. McClure's auto, representing Iron Clad Clothing Store. A sheep-skin band of six men marched toward the rear of the parade playing lively music, followed by Alfred McClellan's delivery wagon, with appropriate docoration. Misses Mary Meloy, Merl McCaslin, Ailene Parvin and Katheryn Winnefeld, with their ponies and carts, each artistically decorated, were a pretty feature of the parade, as was also several little girls and boys on bicycles. The life stock in the parade was as follows: four span mules; four heavy draft horses, several heavy draft teams; five light harness horses; on stallion, belonging to George Wasson; fifteen colts; several loads of sheep; five cows; and several calves.. Mr. Roane was present with several jennies and two colts. After the parade the live stock was judged and the premiums awarded. The judges were careful in judging the stock and made a special effort to be fair to everyone.
    The Rest Room, which was conducted under the auspices of the W.C.T.U., int the K. of P. Hall, was patronized and appreciated by a number of tired people each day of the street fair, especially Friday, when many took refuge there from the hot, crowded streets. Mrs. Clara May was in charge of the room and by her kindness and courtesy, she made it very pleasant for all who visited the rest room.
    As a result of the Fall Festival the spirit of good fellowship between the merchants and the farmers of the county, has been strengthened. The farmers have enjoyed the amusement offered and feel that they have benefited by having been given an opportunity to view the products from all parts of the county. The merchants have enjoyed having renewed the acquaintance of their many friends thoughout the county and are glad to have been able to offer them a few days of enjoyment. During the week of the Fall Festival the North Vernon merchants made it a point to extend a cordial welcome and courteous treatment to everyone, and they feel that their courtesy was appreciated by the people from all parts of the county.

    Following are the names of the merchants giving ten dollars in premiums, the names of the product on which the premiums were given, the number of entries in each exhibit and the names of the premium winners:

    Tech Bros., mixed vegetables; 11 entries; 1st, Mrs. A. Wise; 2nd, A. Wise; 3rd, George Vinson.

    N. J. Inman, wheat; 13 entries; 1st, John Schlotman; 2nd Charles Stigdon; 3rd, Joe Bertram.

    Carter & O'Haver, Tobacco; 40 entries; 1st Leroy Calgiazie; 2nd, T.H. Owens; 3rd, Reuben Waits.

    Wolf Gumble & Son, potatoes; 50 entries; 1st Arthur Holsclaw; 2nd; 2nd, Mrs. Charles Bennett; 3rd, Harold Holsclaw.

    North Vernon National Bank, oats; 6 entries; 2st, Thomas Schlotman; 2nd, Harry Heid; 3rd, Adolph Lack.

    Frank Bacon, pumpkins; 13 entries; 1st, Sam Young; 2nd, Sam Young; 3rd, Howard Johnson.

    Wolf Berman, white corn; 30 entries; 1st, M.P. Sheedy; 2nd, Geo. Vinson; 3rd, S.D. Morrison.

    H. H. Dowd & Co., yellow corn; 37 entries; 1st, J.A. Reynolds; 2nd, George Crist; 3rd, Lester Reynolds.

    Eberts & Bro., pears; 14 entries, 1st, Rella Crank; 2nd, C.W. Detraz; 3rd, F.C. Heaton.

    E. G. McClure & Co., apples, 56 entries; 1st, L.E. Cover; 2nd, John Schlottman; 3rd, Ed Stam.

    First National Bank beets; 24 entries; 1st, May McCammon; 2nd, Mrs. Ida Nealis; 3rd, Joe Verbarg.

    Following is a list of the names of the merchants giving five dollars in premiums, the name of the products on which the premiums were given, the number of entries in each exhibit and the names of the premium winners:

    F. L. Conner & Co., sweet potatoes; 19 entries; 1st S.C. Dixon; 2nd, Al Fewell; 3rd W.G. Bortsfield

    R. C. Gautier, tomatoes; 18 entries; 1st, Mrs. C. E. Platter; 2nd, M. O. Shepherd; 3rd, Jess Clarkson

    Tripp COmpany, peppers; 9 entries; 1st, Mrs. Adam Wise; 2nd, Joe Hughey; 3rd, Mrs. W. S. Rollins

    Myer Ades, onions; 13 entries; 1st, G. W. Werskey; 2nd, Mrs. A. Wise; 3rd, Mrs. M. Horstman.

    C. Eckstein, popcorn; 21 entries; 1st, Mrs. Annie Brenner; 2nd, Nellie Schlottman; 3rd, Walter Hartwell.

    Mack Lawson, butter; 21 entires; 1st, Mrs. Peter Vancleave; 2nd, Mrs. Sam Kinsler; 3rd, Mrs. Mary Huckleberry.

    Comas Candy Co., cakes; 26 entries; 1st, Mrs. John Grate; 2nd, Mrs. H. Auerswald; 3rd, Mrs. H. Morgan.

    Frank Reichle, egg plant; 12 entries; 1st, James Thomas; 2nd, Thos. Waddell; 3rd, Adam Wise.

    The Sun, jelly; 9 entries; 1st, Mrs. Wise, 66 varieties; 2nd, Mrs. Bert Spencer, 34 vartieties; 3rd, Mrs. Aaron Euler, 26 varieties.

    Wood Jewelry Co., varigated corn 18 entries; 1st Howard Vinson; 2nd, Osa Wilds; 3rd, Marion Vinson.

    Beer & Barth, beans, 12 entries; 1st, F.C. Heaton; 2nd, George Eder; 3rd, Marion Reynolds.

    J. E. Wagner & Son, watermelon, 8 entries; 1st O. M. Reeves, melon 82 1/2 inches in circumference; 2nd, A. McCammon, 82 1?2 inches; 3rd, Gerald Lotz, 81 1/2 inches.

    U. H. Miles, sunflower, 37 entries; 1st, Leonard Spaulding; 2nd, Emerson Conboy; 3rd, Marcelius White

    H. P. Lory, embroidery, 35 entries; 1st, Mrs. Florence Thompson; 2nd, Mrs. Florence; 3rrd, Mrs. U. H. Miles.

    Joe Dombar, squash, 21 entries; 1st, H. H. Cooper; 2nd, Joe Singer; 3rd, George Eder

    S.(Samuel) Weiner, potted flowers; 3 entries; 1st. H. H. Cooper; 2nd, Jos. Singer; 3rd, George Eder     C. H. Hughes, Son & Co., quinces; 18 entries; 1st, F. Malott; 2nd, C. Russell; 3rd, Ed Heid.

    Alfred McClellan, turnips; 133 entries; 1st, Mrs. Charles Bennett; 2nd, Frank Hamilton; 3rd, Ezra Hooker.

    C. S. Crocker, peaches; 4 entries, 1st, Ernest Klingner; 2nd, John Helm; 3rd, Mrs. Henry Horstman.

    Wagner & Co., bread; 42 entries; 1st, Mrs. Charles Webster; 2nd, Mrs. Harry LeGrand; 3rd, Mrs. Inez Cosby.

    J. T. Ball, drawn work, 10 entries; 1st, Miss Anna Silvers; 2nd,, Mrs. George Heid; 3rd, Mrs. George Heid.

    Plain Dealer, cabbage, 11 entries; 1st, Heorge Holdreith; 2nd, George Trapp; 3rd, George Trapp.

    J. O. Staples, tallest stalk corn, 1st, B. M. Dixon; 2nd, Taylor Stearns; 3rd, Henry Burgmier.

    Best Jersey Cow, Geo. McCaslin, 1st; Rev. Irvine 2nd.

    Beal Calf, 1st, Rev Irvine.

    Lamb, 1st and 2nd, Bert Rickets.

    Ewe and Buck, 1st and 2nd, G. M. Crist & Son.

    Steer or Heifer, 1st Bert Spencer, 2nd, Frank Newkirk.

    Span Mules, 1st, John Childs, 2nd John Derringer.

    Saddle Horse, 1st, John Liddle; 2nd, E. Y. Green.

    Draft Stallion, 1st, George Wasson.

    Draft Mare or Gelding, 1st, Norman Gannon; 2nd, John Ochs.

    Matched Team, Light Harness, 1st, Ed Burke; 2nd, Albert Barnum.

    Draft Team; 1st, G. M. Crist & Son; 2nd, Joe Bertram

    Suckling COlt, 1st S. D. Morrison; 2nd, Oliver Anderson.

    Light Harness Mare or Gelding, 1st, Emerson Conboy; 2nd, Margaret Whitcomb.

This advertisement was in a previous paper promoting the Festival

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