BI-COUNTY AGRICULTURAL 

FAIR A SUCCESS 

The Albany-Schenectady County fair for 1921 is a matter of history. Today saw the close of one of the most successful annual exhibitions held in years, despite the fact that Wednesday’s attendance was lessened by the inclement weather. 

Thursday was the “big day,” and from dawn until into the afternoon automobiles and a few horse-drawn vehicles found their way into the grounds until there was no more available parking space. At least 500 cars were parked outside of the grounds, in the village. 

Some one fond of figures estimated that the value of automobiles in Altamont on Thursday was at least $3,000,000, and that they numbered at least 1,500. At the close of Thursday’s horse races, the problem of getting out of the fair enclosure was a heavy one, but no accidents were reported. It took at least two hours before all were on their homeward way. The state police aided the fair officials in handling the crowd. 

A Big Midway. 

A fair does not seem complete without a good midway. This year’s entertainment features along this line were not lacking in numbers, and by the way the crowds gathered about the tents there must have been chances galore to spend dimes and quarters. 

The children patronized the merry-go-round, the ferris wheel and the aeroplane carousel. The older folks enjoyed the other features including the shows. The largest game on the grounds was the Kentucky Derby, where every participant does his own driving of play horses and wins by his control of the wheel. This feature seemed to be popular. 

Business Exhibits. 

The Harder Manufacturing company had, under the supervision of their local agent, William I. Becker, erected a silo and it was surely one of the special attractions for the farmer. Mr. Becker had an 8-16 International Model G ensilage cutter, putting corn in the silo with a tractor. He also reports that Fair association President Hon. Peter G. Ten Eyck has bought the silo on exhibition, and Floyd Gibbs of Knox, the tractor. Mr. Becker also sold three more silos. 

REIDSVILLE.
The remains of Clifton Flagler, a private in the 55th company, 5th regiment, U. S. Marine Corps, killed in action in France on the morning of June 17th, 1918, at Belleau Wood, arrived on Saturday, September 10th, and his funeral was held from the Christian church, Wednesday, September 14th, and was largely attended. The bearers were ex-service soldiers of the World War. 

NOTICE. 

All parties who have drawn gravel, and who desire to draw any from the bank on the William Becker farm, are hereby notified to first call on the owners and make necessary arrangements for the same. Any person or parties not heeding this notice will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. From September 15, 1921, a fee of 50 cents per load will be charged. — George Horstman and Jennie Horstman, 20 Shannon St., Schenectady, N. Y. 

VILLAGE NOTES. 

The Box Social at the school on Friday evening last was a most enjoyable affair and the proceeds from the sale was about $25. The children are looking forward to the pleasure the Victrola will furnish this winter.