Waupaca Republican
A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS
With ideal weather and the largest crowd ever in the city the first annual Potato Bake was a marked success. The number of people from out of the city was variously estimated at from four to seven thousand besides almost the entire population of the city were on the streets at some time in the day.
The grain and vegetable exhibit was of good size when compared with such displays usually to be seen at county fairs and many expressions were heard that the quality compared favorably with that to be seen at the state fair. It is a cause of great satisfaction that farmers co-operated as they did to make this one of the attractions on the red letter day in Waupaca’s history.
The speech of our congressman, Hon. J.H. Davidson, was full of encouragement and instruction and was much enjoyed by all who were able to come within hearing distance of the speaker.
For the thousands who were unable to hear, we print the leading thoughts, though the speaker embellished his speech by copious additions to his notes which we obtained for publication.
The tug
of war in the morning between
The
dinner in the
But for the accidental caving of the sides of the forty foot trench in which the fifty bushels of potatoes were to have been baked this, one of the main features of the dinner, might have been served in as appetizing a manner as the other viands. When the enormous amount of work to feed several thousand people is considered it is a matter of congratulation to those in charge that all …
Waupaca Record
WAUPACA POTATO BAKE PROVES A BIG SUCCESS
ESTIMATED THAT ABOUT TEN THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE ON THE
STREETS DURING THE DAY
THE WEATHER WAS IDEAL FOR THE DAY’S FESTIVITIES
Baked Potatoes,
Barbecued Beef, Soup, Bread, and Coffee Served at
Grand Exhibit of Vegetables, Etc., at the Y.M.C.A. Hall
Balloon Ascension Was a Good One
At
Great credit is due the chairman L.W. Krake and the various committees for their untiring work in making and executing the plans which brot such success to Waupaca’s First Potato Bake. Following is a list of committees:
Finance – John F. Jardine, Peter Holst, R.F. Matthews.
Contest – Harry Larsen, Rob Holly, Matt Ovrom, W.P. Mortenson.
Railroad and Excursions – A.G. Nelson, I.P. Lord, G.W. Ghoca, J.E. Campbell.
Advertising – H.A. Larson, R.D. Showalter.
Lunch Service – The Ladies’ Societies of Waupaca.
Vegetable Judges –
Grounds and Entertainments – Ing. Ovrom, C.W. Nelson, A.L. Larsen, L.F. Shoemaker.
Premiums – J.E. Cristy, N. Cohen, S.J. Danielsen, W.J. Hocking.
Barbecue and Provisions – John Madsen, John Peterson, John Gordon.
Decorating – Carl Nelsen, Geo. H. James, Chas. M. Hall, Chris Hansen,
John Ekstrom had the exclusive charge of the illuminated parade
which started at the south end of
Wm. E.
Fisher in a few well chosen words introduced Congressman Davidson of
At
The Oneida Indian Band and Waupaca’s City Band were stationed at different parts of the city and spurred the contestants in the days sports to greater effort.
Following is the list of sports and the prize winners:
Tug of
War contests – Town of
Chicken Chase –
Barrel Rolling contest – J. Ellsworth, Raymond Logan, Walter Velie, Peter Brazil, Myron Anderson. 1st money, Walter Velie, $5.00. 2nd money, Peter Brazil, $2.00.
Foot race (over 15 years) – Peter Brazil, Joe Palfrey, Myron Moore, Chas. Keeney, V. Prink, Frank Utley. 1st money, Chas. Keeney, $5.00. 2nd money, Frank Utley, $2.00.
Flour scramble for purse of $7.00.
Foot race (under 15) – Chas. Larson, Roy Paulson, Sidney Brasure, Walter Keaton, John Jacobson, Ralph Constance, John Pinkerton, Elmer Anderson, Mat Wilcox. 1st money, Sidney Brasure, $5.00. 2nd money, John Jacobson, $2.00.
Kids Shoe race – Sidney Brasure, Donald Lockman, Roy Paulson, Myron Dorffler, Walter Hanson, Alvin Peterson. 1st money, Donald Lockman, $2.00. 2nd money, Myron Dorffler, $1.00.
Nail Driving Contest – Lizzie Price, Jennie Hanson, Mary Peterson, Mary Nelson. Purse $5.00
Hurdle race – frank Utley, Walter Velie, Peter Brazil, Chas. Keeney, Albert Christofferson, V. Prink. 1st money, Frank Utley, $5.00. 2nd money, Chas. Keeney, $2.00.
The agricultural exhibit in the Y.M.C.A. hall was fine and exceeded the expectations of he most enthusiastic Waupacaian. The list of prize winners follows:
Early
Red
Stray Beauty – first prize, Peter Jensen; second prize, Soren Hoy.
White Rose – first prize, M.F. Krake; second prize, W.C. Smith.
Beauty
of
Early Puritan – first prize, Geo. Bryant
Crown Jewel – first prize, John Knight.
Snowflake – first prize, C. Boyce.
Early Rose – first prize, C. Boyce
Rural – first prize, M. Colrue; second prize, Robt. Faulks.
Brown – first prize, C.F. Smith; second prize, N.L. Baker.
Half bushel any other variety – first prize, W.C. Smith; second prize, Dell Morse
1. Largest and best variety of vegetables. First prize – Chas. Rosenthal, $4.00 pair of shoes. Second prize – A.T. Erickson, $2.00 pair of shoes. From J.E. Cristy.
2. Display of Peppers. First prize – A.M. Brainard, shoeing one horse. From E. Bridgman.
3. Cucumbers. First prize – Robt. Graydon, 1 years subscription. Second prize – John Arpad, 6 months subscription. From the Waupaca Record.
4. Muskmelons. First prize – E.D. Trull, box of 25 cigars from F. Stout, Second prize – J. Durant, 6 cans of corn from S. Klein.
5. Watermelons. First prize – Geo. Foster, $1 box of chocolates. Second prize – S.S. Chandler, 50 cents box of chocolates. From G.H. Harnish.
6. Tomatoes. First prize – Andrew Larsen, $1 knife. Second prize – Mrs. C.H. Truesdell, 50 cents knife. From E.C. Williams.
7. Carrots. First prize – Waupaca County Asylum, $1 Souvenir plate. Second prize – Wm. McMurtery, 50 cent Jardinier. From W.H. Laabs.
8. Sugar Beets. First prize – A.T. Ericksonn, $1 pair of H.H. Mitts. From A. Looker.
9. Table Beets. First prize – H. DeLong, umbrella. Second prize – Conrad Suhs, 2 lbs. Of best coffee. From W.P. Mortenson & Co.
10.
Mangelwurtzel. First prize – Philo Gibbons, $1 bank account
from Old National Bank. Second prize –
11. Peck of Parsnips. First prize – J.C. Ruder, $1 shirt from C.A. Yorkson & Co.
12. Peck of Red Onions – First prize – Philo Gibbons, potato fork. Second prize – P.C. Paulson, shovel. From Pope Hardware Co.
13.
Peck of Yellow Onions.
First prize – P.C. Paulson, pail of Pratt’s Stock Food. Second prize – H. DeLong,
50 cent package of stock food. From
14. Peck of White Onions. First prize – W.A. Smith, box of 25 cigars from F. Stout. Second prize – W. Horton, pressing one suit, from R.F. Matthews.
15. Cabbage. First prize – Wm. McMurtery, $1 from John Ware. Second prize – Geo. Bryant, 50 cent whip from “The Fair”.
16. Hubbard Squash. First prize – H. DeLong, watch chain. Second prize – Anton Johnson, sleeve buttons. From E.W. Czeskleba.
17. Winter Squash, other than Hubbard. First prize – Wis. Vet. Home, 1 years subscription. Second prize – A.J. Pinkerton, 6 month’s subscription. From the Waupaca Post.
18. Long Pie Pumpkin. First prize – E.A. Robinson, picture from Elmer Christensen.
19. Round Field Pumpkin. First prize – E.A. Robinson, $1 Harmony perfume. Second prize – Geo. Bryant, 50 cent Harmony Toilet Water. From W.J. Hocking.
20. Rutabages. First prize – Jeff Wakefield, $1 bank credit. >From Old National Bank. Second prize – J.A. Baxter, 1 lb. Of tea from S.J. Danielson.
21. Flat Turnip. First prize – L.W. Krake, 4 lbs. Of “Our Own Blend” coffee. Second prize – H. DeLong, 2 lbs. Of “Our Own Blen” coffee. From Peter Holst.
22. Sample Corn Stalks. First prize – Waupaca Seed Co., $1 hoof softener. Second prize – Geo. Byrant, 50 cent condition powder. From W.J. Hocking.
23. Half bushel of popcorn. First prize – E.D. Trull, 1 year’s subscription. Second prize – W.C. Smith, 6 month’s subscription. From the Waupaca Republican.
24. Half bushel of sweet corn. First prize – E.D. Trull, $1 whip. Second prize – W.A. Smith, whip. From F.E. Lund.
25. Half bushel of Yellow Dent Corn. First prize – C.F. Smith, $1. Second prize – Geo. Bryant, 50 cents. From A.G. Nelson Lumber Co.
26. Half bushel of White Dent Corn. First prize – Geo. Durant, $1.25 buggy bridle. Second prize – J. Durant, 50 cent knife. From “The Fair”.
27. Half bushel of Yellow Flint Corn. No entries.
28. Half bushel of White Flint Corn. No entries.
29. For amateurs only. Largest and best variety of Apples. First prize – John Hanson, box of 50 cigars from Frank Stout. Second prize – I.M. Dakin, box of Court Royal cigars from Peter Holst.
30. Best plate of Apples. First prize – T. Rich, bottle of Hudnell’s Toilet Water. Second prize – Hans Hanson, jar of Suprema Cream. From S.P. Sorenson.
31. Best show of canned fruits. First prize – Mrs. W.R. Benedict, $4 shoes. Second prize – Mrs. C. Boyce, $2 shoes. From “The Fair”.
32. Loaf of white bread. First prize – Mrs. W.R. Benedict, set of fruit knives. Second prize – Mrs. Geo. Davis, silver potato spoon. From C.M. Hall.
33. Loaf of brown bread. First prize – Mrs. R. Faulks, wall pocket. Second prize – N.P. nelson, spice cabinet. From A.J. Holly & Sons.
34. Frosted Layer Cake. First prize – Mrs. Butolph, sack of “Cohen’s Best” Flour from “The Fair”.
35. Best display of pickles. First prize – Emma Klier, $2. Second prize – W.A. Smith, $1. From the A.M. Penney Co.
36. Best display of Jellies. First prize – Mrs. W.R. Benedict, $2 gloves. Second prize – Peter Yorkson, $1 gloves. From J.E. Cristy.
37. Best Pumpkin Pie. First prize – Amelia Root, $1.25. Second prize – Mrs. W.C. Rasmussen. From W.D. Miller
38. Best Apple Pie. First prize – H. DeLong, 4 lbs. Concord Coffee. Second prize – Ferson, 2 lbs. Concord Coffee. From Peterson Grocery Co.
39. Dahlias in bloom. First prize – Seth Ballard, $1 from First National Bank.
40. Boquet of cultivated flowers
41. Largest Display of Potatoes – silver potato souvenir spoon. C.R. Hoffmann. First, C. Boyce
42. Best half bushel Winter Wheat. First prize – forty-nine pound sack of Waukota flour. Best half bushel Spring Wheat – forty-nine pound sack Blue Diamond flour. Best half bushel Winter Rye – forty-nine sack of rye flour. Fisher Fallgatter.
43.
Best loaf of Bread, made from Occident Flour. First prize –
44. Celery. First prize - $1.50 Second prize - $1.00. Central Lumber Co.
45. One-half bushel White Oats. First prize $1.00. Second prize, 50 cents
Special …
Waupaca Post
WAUPACA MAKING HISTORY
The Potato Bake and Barbecue has Proven a Great Success
Monday, Sept. 7th, will long be remembered as a red letter day for Waupaca, it being the inauguration of the Potato Bake Carnival. Experts in estimating crowds place the attendance at 10,000 people, conservative estimate put it fully 8,000 here throughout the day. The weather was ideal and everything passed off splendidly.
Geo. W. Ghoca Grand Marshal; Hans Yorkson, Assistant
The
crowd was a happy one and was handled in a satisfactory manner. It was a great day for music; the City Band
never played better, they were inspired by the great throng and certainly made
many new friends. The Oneida Indians
have a good band and attracted much attention as they marched through
The Barbeque
One
thousand pounds of export beef was barbecued on wire netting placed over
charcoal beds in trenches, forty feet long.
Mr. Murray started his fires at
In arranging for the lunch service tables were built in the courthouse square seventy feet long in an oblong position, with a line of tables in the center for supplies. Several thousand loaves of bread were used in making sandwiches. Coffee was cooked in large quantities and the quality could not be excelled anywhere. Great credit is due the ladies for the splendid manner in which they conducted the lunch service, and when it is taken into consideration that five thousand people were fed in one hour without a hitch of any kind the magnitude of the undertaking can be realized.
The Contests
The high
wire performer who had signed a contract to give two exhibitions failed to
materialize, but a troup of acrobats were secured in
his place, among them being a singer from the
The Tugs
of War were composed of the following teams:
Chicken Chase – Stanley Salter, Ernest Peterson, Raymond Sawyer, Einar Hanson, Will Johnson, Raymond Logan, each winning a chicken.
Barrel Rolling Contest – J. Elsworth, Raymond Logan, Walter Velie, Peter Brazil, Myron Anderson. Winners – Walter Velie, first money, $5.00; Peter Brazil, second money, $2.00.
Foot Race, over fifteen years – Peter Brazil, Joe Paulfrey, Myron Mover, Chick Keeney, V. Prink, Frank Utley. Winners – Chick Keeney, first money, $5.00; Frank Utley, second money, $2.00.
Flour Scramble - $7.00. Divided.
Foot Race, under fifteen – Chas Larson, Ray Paulson, Sidney Brasure, Walter Keaton, John Jacobson, Ralph Constance, John Pinkerton, Elmer Anderson, Mat Wilcox. Winners – Sidney Brasure, first money, $5. John Jacobson, second money, $2.00.
Kids’ Shoe Race – Sidney Brasure, Donald Lockman, Ray Paulson, Myron Derfler, Walter Hanson, Alvin Peterson. Winners – Donald Lockman, first money, $2.00; Myron Dorfler, second money, $1.00.
Nail Driving Contest – Lizzie Price, Jennie Hanson, Mary Peterson, Mary Nelson. Purse, $5.00
Hurdle Race – Frank Utley, Walter Veile, Peter Brazil, Chick Keeney, Albert Christofferson, V. Prink. Winners – Frank Utley, first money, $5.00; Chick Keeney, second money, $2.00.
Other Attractions
The balloon ascension was made about six o’clock and was perfect, being viewed by the entire gathering, who were all well pleased. The illuminated parade, headed by the City band, was simply great and as it passed through the streets there seemed to be twenty thousand people in sight. The decorations were very attractive and much credit is due the committee for the display given with their limited allowance. The streets were crowded until midnight, as well the various halls where was going on.
Vegetable Display
The exhibits of vegetables, cereals and pastry was a revelation. It was voted as being equal to anything ever given in the state. The following were the prize winners:
1. Largest and best variety of Vegetables. First prize - $4.00 pair of Shoes Second prize - $2.00 pair of shoes. From J.E. Cristy. First, Chas Rosenthal. Second, A.T. Erickson.
2. Display of Peppers. First prize – Shoeing one horse, Ed Bridgmen. Second, One pound of Tea, S. Klein. A.M. Brainard.
3. Cucumbers. First prize – One years subscription to Waupaca Record. Second Prize – Six months’ subscription to Waupaca Record. First, Robt. Graydon. Second, John Arpad.
4. Muskmelons. First prize – One box of 25 cigars. F. Stout. Second prize – Six cans of Corn. S. Klein. First, E.D. Trull. Second, J. Durant.
5. Watermelons. First prize - $1.00 box of Chocolates. Second prize – 50 cent box of Chocolates. G.H. Harnish. First, Geo Foster. Second, S.S. Chandler.
6. Tomatoes. First prize - $1.00 knife. Second – 50 cent knife. E.C. Williams. First, Andrew Larson. Second, Mrs. C.H. Truesdell.
7. Carrots. First prize – Souvenir plate, $1.00. Second prize – 50 cent jardinier. W.H. Laabs. First, Waupaca County Asylum. Second, Wm McMurtery.
8. Sugar Beets. First prize - $1.00 pair of H.H mitts. Second prize – 50 cent pair of H.H. mitts. A. Looker. First A.T. Erickson.
9. Table Beets. First prize – Umbrella. Second – two pounds best coffee. W.P. Mortenson & Co. First, H. DeLong. Second, Conrad Suhs.
10. Mangelwurtzel. First prize - $1.00 bank account. Old National Bank. Second prize – 2 pounds of coffee. S.J. Danielson. First, Philo Gibbons. Second, Ed Court.
11. Peck of Parsnips. First prize, $1.00 shirt. Second – 50 cent tie. Chas. A. Yorkson & Co. First, J.C. Ruder.
12. Peck Red Onions. First prize – Potato Fork. Second prize – shovel. Pope Hardware Company. First, Philo Gibbons. Second, P.C. Paulson.
13. Peck Yellow Onions First prize – Pail of Pratt’s Stock Food. Second – 50 cent package of Stock Food. S.A. Barrington. First, P.P.C. Paulson. Second, H. DeLong.
14. Peck White Onions. First prize – Box 25 cigars. F. Stout. Second – Pressing one suit. R.F. Matthews. First, W.A. Smith. Second, W. Horton.
15. Cabbage. First prize - $1.00. John Ware. Second – 50 cent whip. The Fair. First, Wm McMurtery, Second, Geo Bryant.
16. Hubbard Squash. First prize – watch chain. Second – sleeve buttons. E.W. Czeskleba. First, H. DeLong; Second, Anton Johnson.
17. Winter Squash, other than Hubbard. First prize – One year’s subscription to the Waupaca Post. Second – six months’ subscription to the Waupaca Post. First, Wisconsin Veterans’ Home. Second, A.J. Pinkerton.
18. Long Pie Pumpkin. First prize – picture. Second – flower stand. Elmer Christensen. First, E.A. Robinson.
19. Round Pie Pumpkin. First prize – Harmony perfume, $1.00. Second – Harmony Toilet Water, 50 cents. W.J. Hocking. First, E.A. Robinson. Second, Geo Bryant.
20. Rutabages. First prize - $1.00 bank credit. Old National bank. Second – one pound of tea. S.J. Danielson. First Jeff Wakefield. Second – J.A. Baxter.
21. Flat Turnip. First prize – 4 pounds of “Our Own Blend” coffee. Second – two pounds “Our Own Blend” coffee. Peter Holst. First, L.W. Krake. Second, H. DeLong.
22. Sample Corn Stalks. First prize - $1.00 Hoof Softener. Second prize – 50 cent condition powder. W.J. Hocking. First, A.D. Barnes. Second, Geo Bryant
23. One half bushel Pop Corn. First prize – One year’s subscription of the Waupaca Republican. Second – six month’s subscription to the Waupaca Republican. First, E.D. Trull. Second, W.C. Smith.
24. One half bushel Sweet Corn. First prize - $1.00 whip Second - whip. F.E. Lund. First, E.D. Trull. Second, W.A. Smith
25. One half bushel Yellow Dent Corn. First prize - $1.00. Second prize – 50 cents. A.G. Nelson Lumber Co. First, C.F. Smith. Second, Geo Bryant.
26. One half bushel White Dent Corn. First prize - $1.25 buggy bridle. Second prize 50 cent knife. The Fair. First, Geo. Durant. Second, J. Durant.
27. No entry
28. No entry
29. For Amateurs only. Largest and best variety of Apples. First prize – box of 50 cent cigars. Frank Stout. First, John Hanson. Second, I.M. Dakin.
30. Best plate of Apples. First prize – bottle of Hudnell’s Toilet Water. Second – jar of Suprema Cream. S.P. Sorenson. First, T. Rick. Second, Hans Hanson.
31. Best show of Canned Fruits. First prize, $4.00 shoes. Second - $2.00 pair of shoes. The Fair. First, Mrs. W.R. Benedict. Second, Mrs. C. Boyce.
32. Loaf of White Bread. First prize – set of Fruit knives. Second prize, silver spoon Chas M Hall. First, Mrs. W.R. Benedict. Second, Mrs. Geo M. Davis.
33. Loaf of Brown Bread. First prize – Wall Pocket. Second – Spice Cabinet. A.J. Holly & Sons. First, Mrs. R. Faulks. Second, Mrs. N.P. Nelson.
34. Frosted Layer Cake. First prize – sack of “Cohen’s” Best Flour. Second – six cans of tomatoes. The Fair. First, Mrs. Butolph.
35. Best Display of Pickles. First prize - $2.00. Second - $1.00. The A.M. Penney Co. First, Emma Klier, Second, W.A. Smith.
36. Best Display Jellies. First prize - $2.00 Gloves. Second - $1.00 gloves. J.E. Cristy. First, Mrs. W.R. Benedict. Second, J. Peter Yorkson.
37. Best Pumpkin Pie. First prize - $1.25. Second – 75 cents. W.D.. Miller, Agt. National Express Company. First, Amelia Root. Second, Mrs. W.C. Rasmussen.
38. Best Apple Pie. First prize – four pounds, Concord coffee. Second prize – two pounds Concord coffee. Peterson Grocery Co. First H. DeLong, Second, A. Ferson.
39. Dahlias in Boom. First prize - $1.00. Second – 50 cents. First National Bank. First, Chas Churchill. Second, Seth Ballard
40. Bouquet of Cultivated Flowers. First prize – three pounds Chase & Sanborn’s coffee. Second – twenty-five pound sack Madelia flour. Larsen Bros. First J.C. Ruder. Second, A.M. Brainard.
41. Largest Display of Potatoes – silver potato souvenir spoon. C.R. Hoffmann. First, C. Boyce.
42. Best half bushel Winter Wheat. First prize – forty-nine pound sack of Waukota flour. Best half bushel Spring Wheat – forty-nine pound sack Blue Diamond flour. Best half bushel Winter Rye – forty-nine sack of rye flour. Fisher Fallgatter. First, C.F. Smith.
43. Best loaf of Bread, made from Occident Flour. First prize – four forty-nine pound sacks of Occident Flour. Second – two forty-nine pound sacks of Occident Flour. Given by Russell Milling Co. To be delivered by Peterson Grocery Co. First, A.T. Erickson. Second, Mrs. John McCall. Third, Mrs. C.A. Van Patten.
44. Celery. First prize - $1.50. Second prize - $1.00 Central Lumber Co. First, J.C. Ruder. Second, A.T. Erickson.
45. One-half bushel White Oats. First prize $1.00. Second prize, 50 cents. A.G. Nelson Lumber Co. First, A.L. Rowe, Second, A.J. Pinkerton.
Potatoes – First Prize, $1 – Second Prize, 50 cents
Early Ohios, First prize, Dell Morse. Second, Peter Jensen.
Red Ohio. First, C. Boyce. Second, A.J. Pinkerton
Stray Beauty. First prize, Peter Jensen. Second, Soren Hoy.
Early Rose. No entry
White Rose. First prize, M.F. Krake. Second, W.C. Smith.
Summit. First, C. Boyce.
Beauty of Hebron. First, N.P. Nelson. Second, Waupaca County Asylum
June Eating. J.W. Hamer.
Early Wisconsin. No entry
Early Puritan. First, Geo. Bryant
Wisconsin Beauty. No entry.
Crown Jewel. Second, John Knight.
Snowflake. First, C. Boyce.
Rural New Yorker or Carmon. First, T.M. Colure. Second, Robt Faulks.
Vick’s Extra Early. No entry
Burbank. First, Jens Rasmussen. Second, Van Faulks
White Star. No entry
Brown. C.F. Smith, Second, N.L. Baker.
Half Bushel any other variety. First, W.C. Smith. Second, Dell Morse.
Waupaca
This city was never so well advertised as at the present time; there is no city in the state where the citizens stand together so well where public interests are considered nor is there a city with a brighter future. It is the general expression that the Potato Bake and Fair should be held annually, lasting two or three days. So many have worked so faithfully, individually and through committees it is impossible to mention them separately and the Business Men’s Advancement Association wish to thank through the Potato Bake committees, every person who has contributed in cash, labor, or premium toward the success of the affair.
The Potato Bake and Barbecue is a product of the Business Men’s Advancement Association.
The following were on the Potato Bake committee:
L.W. Krake – Chairman
Finance – J.F. Jardine, Peter Holst, R.F. Matthews
Contest – Harry Larsen, Rob Holly, Matt Ovrom, V.P. Mortenson
Railroad and Excursion – A.G. Nelson, I.P. Lord, G.W. Ghoca, J.E. Campbell
Advertisement – L.W. Krake, H.A. Larson, R.D. Showalter
Lunch service – The Ladies’ Societies of Waupaca, Mrs. Gus Bronson, Chairman
Vegetable Judges – Thos. Court, J.M. Ware, C.C. Boyce
Grounds and Entertainment – Ing. Ovrom, C.W. Nelson, A.L. Larsen, L.F. Shoemaker
Premiums – J.E. Cristy, N. Cohen, S.J. Danielson, W.J. Hocking
Barbecue and Provisions – John Madson, John Peterson, John Gordon
Decorating – Carl Nelson, G.H. James, C.M. Hall, Chris Hansen
Executive Committee – L.W. Krake, Chairman; Peter Holst, Secretary; J.F. Jardine, Treasurer;
J.E. Cristy, G.H. James, R.F. Matthews and Harry Larsen
A detailed record of receipts and expenditures will be compiled this week. The secretary, Peter Holst, will be pleased to have it inspected by anyone wanting to know how the money was spent.
The
committees wish to thank everyone who assisted in making the Carnival such a
great success.
Potato Bake09 1908
Waupaca Post
March 5, 1908
THE POTATO BAKE
The carnival planned for September,
known as the “Potato Bake”, if carried out successfully, will attract a great
many people to the city. It will be a
new undertaking in this section, and when once established will equal any fair
in the state as far as interest and attendance is concerned. It will rest with the citizens largely to
inaugurate this entertainment. Various
committees will be appointed to do certain work but they will of necessity have
to seek the aid and encouragement of the business men and citizens
generally. There will be a soliciting
committee as some funds will be required to provide the barbecue, potatoes,
coffee, etc. There will be some form of
entertainment provided, will need a couple of bands, advertising matter will be
distributed throughout this and adjoining counties and cities. Will need the assistance of the ladies’ clubs
to assist in serving the lunches, etc.
It
is suggested that the merchants offer prizes for the best varieties of fruits
and vegetables to be participated in by the farmers throughout the county.
The committees working up the
Carnival for the advertisement and profit of Waupaca, will do so for the best
interests of the city, to attract outsiders, to make Waupaca a place that is
known abroad and among the cities that are progressive. The Potato Bake will do this as nothing else.
This is a matter that all the people
should be interested in. The first year will be the hardest to get the plans
working, and improvements and additions to the carnival can be brought about
each succeeding season.
There may be some little revenue
derived for the carnival fund, by a small charge to the grounds. Suggestions will be gratefully received at
any time.
Waupaca Post
April 16, 1908
POTATO BAKE COMMITTEES
CONFER
On Wednesday night at the city hall
all of the various committees on the Potato Bake were present, excepting the
Barbecue and Provision committee, at a called meeting. There was a general discussion as to how the
work should be carried on and everyone present participated. A good start is half done, and the carnival’s
success is assured. On motion, the
following were appointed to act on the committees as an auxiliary to the
Entertainment committee of the B.M.A.A. and report through the chairman to such
Association. R.F. Mathews of Finance
committee, Harry Larsen of Contests, A.G. Nelson of Railway and Excursions,
R.D. Showalter of Advertising, C.C. Boyce, Vegetable Judge, Ing.
Ovrom of Grounds and Entertainment, N. Cohen of
Premiums, John Peterson of Barbecue and Provisions, Geo. M. James of
Decorating. The above will confer with
other members of their committees and report at a meeting at the city hall
Friday night, their plans and recommendations pertaining to the work of their
separate committees. The following was
received:
The
Woman’s Club, Waupaca, Wis., April 14,
1908
To
Potato Bake Committees:
Gentlemen:
The Woman’s Club in response to a
communication received by them
wish to signify their
willingness to co-operate with the other womens’
organizations of Waupaca in
preparing and serving food at the time of the Potato
Bake and Barbecue, planned
to be held in Waupaca in September.
Respectfully,
Mrs. Kate D. Baldwin
Cor. Sec. Woman’s Club.
It
is important that all members of committees be present tomorrow night.
Waupaca Republican
April 30, 1908
“WAUPACA POTATO BAKE”
Through the kindness of Hon. James
J. Nelson, Vice President, and John M. True, Secretary of the Wisconsin State
Board of Agriculture, the “Waupaca Potato Bake” will be shown in the premium
list gotten out by the state board and thus becomes an officially announced
Carnival day for the state of Wisconsin.
As the old saying goes: “A good
beginning is half done” applies in this case, and the Business Men’s
Advancement Association and all others interested in the “Waupaca Potato Bake”
are under many obligations to the above named gentlemen.
Waupaca Post
May 14, 1908
“WAUPACA POTATO BAKE”
Through the kindness of Hon. James
J. Nelson, Vice President, and John M. True, Secretary of the Wisconsin State
Board of Agriculture, the “Waupaca Potato Bake” will be shown in the premium
list gotten out by the state board and thus becomes an officially announced
Carnival day for the state of Wisconsin.
As
the old saying goes: “A good beginning
is half done” applies in this case, and the Business Men’s Advancement
Association and all others interested in the “Waupaca Potato Bake” are under
many obligations to the above named gentlemen.
Waupaca Record
April 16, 1908
GETTING READY FOR THE POTATO
BAKE
General Meeting is Held of
All Committees on Arrangements for the Potato Bake Last Night
A meeting of all the various committees appointed to make arrangements for Waupaca’s Potato Bake and Barbecue, which is to be held on Monday, Sept. 7, was held at the city hall last evening.
Many ways and means were suggested of entertaining
visitors on this day and what amount of money would probably be necessary. The funds will no doubt be ample to make the
day one long to be remembered.
An auxiliary committee composed of L.W. Krake, R.F. Matthews, Harry E. Larsen, A.G. Nelson, R.D.
Showalter, C.C. Boyce, C.W. Nelson, N. Cohen, John Madson
and Geo. H. James was appointed to work in conjunction with the entertainment
committee of the Business Men’s Advancement Association. This committee will have a meeting on Friday
evening and arrange a program.
It is the intention to have fine exhibits of articles
raised on the farms, sporting events of all kinds, a barbecue, band concerts,
etc. In fact nothing will be omitted to
entertain and make pleasant the day for visitors. Let every citizen start now and push the
matter to its utmost.
Waupaca Record
May 7, 1908
THE POTATO BAKE
The working committee of the Potato Bake met at the city
hall Monday evening and arranged a general program of the day and estimated the
expense at about $600. There will be
something doing every minute of the day from early morning till late at night. There will be baseball games, tennis
contests, tug of war and other athletic events, seaking,
a potato bake and a barbecue, band concerts, parades, fireworks and dancing,
and other amusements. Everyone is
working hard to make the day a glorious one.
Arrangements are also being made to give premiums on various farm
products. Principally potatoes.
Waupaca Record
May 14, 1908
“WAUPACA POTATO BAKE”
Thru the kindness of Hon. James J. Nelson, Vice President, and John M. True, Secretary, of the Wisconsin State Board of Agriculture, the “Waupaca Potato Bake” will be shown in the premium list gotten out by the state board and thus becomes an officially announced carnival day for the state of Wisconsin. As the old saying goes; “A good beginning is half done” applies in this case, and the Business Men’s Advancement Association and all others interested in the “Waupaca Potato Bake” are under many obligations to the above named gentlemen.
Waupaca Record
July 23, 1908
PLANS FOR POTATO BAKE ARE WELL UNDER WAY
Committee Met Monday Evening – List of Articles for Which Premiums Will Be Offered.
The committee on arrangements of the Business Men’s Advancement association for the Waupaca Potato Bake to be held Sept. 7th, met at the city hall Monday evening to perfect arrangements. All the various committees are hard at work and the work of securing finances is being done this week.
Many different forms of entertainment are being planned and various interesting contests arranged, among which will be a tug of war between teams representing the various surrounding towns.
The committee on exhibits and premiums met recently and selected articles for which prizes are to be given.
Everything points to a big day.
Watch the papers for the complete program.
Prizes will be offered on the following articles. The complete list of premiums will follow. The following varieties of potatoes: Early Ohio, Red Ohio, Stray Beauty, Early Rose, White Rose, Summit, Beauty of Hebron, June Eating, Early Wisconsin, Wisconsin Beauty, Crown Jewel, Snowflake, Vick’s Extra Early Rurals or Carmon Burbank, White Star, Brown. Half Bushel of any other variety.
Farm Products: White Flint Corn, Yellow Flint Corn, White Dent Corn, Yellow Dent Corn, Sweet Corn, Pop Corn, Sample Corn Stalk, Flant Turnips, Rutabagas, Round Field Pumpkins, Long Pie Pumpkins, Hubbard Squash, Winter Square other than Hubbard, Cabbage, White Onions, Yellow Onions, Red Onions, Parnsips, Mangelwurtzel Beets, Table Beets, Sugar Beets, Carrots, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Muskmelons, cumbers, Display of Peppers, Largest Variety of Vegetables, Best Plate of Apples, Best Show Canned Fruits, Loaf of White Bread, Loaf of Brown Bread, Frosted Layer Cake, Best Display of Pickels, Display of Jellies, Best Pumpkin Pie.
Waupaca Post
July 23, 1908
GETTING READY FOR SEPT. 7TH
Potato Bake Committees Pushing The Work
At a meeting of the Committee Monday night a great deal was accomplished in perfecting the work for the Potato Bake. The Finance committee wil solicit funds at once for the necessary expenses. The entertainment and contest committees are planning for many attractive features It is expected that the Oneida Indian band will be engaged, together with the Waupaca city band. There will be balloon ascensions, high wire walking, tug of war between various teams in the county and speaking by well known orators. The vegetable exhibits and prizes will be announced at once and will be held and judged in the Y.M.C.A. hall on the forenoon of Sept. 7th.
Look for further notice.
Waupaca Record
July 30, 1908
MONEY RAISED FOR THE POTATO BAKE
Committee Meeting Hold at the City Hall Last Monday Evening – Arrangements About Completed
The Potato Bake committee met at the city hall Monday evening at eight o’clock. It was a characteristic meeting of the committee, full of enthusiasm.
Several of the sub-committees made reports. The Finance committee has been soliciting funds the past week and enough has been subscribed to make the Potato Bake the biggest celebration ever held in Waupaca.
Many entertaining features will be pulled off, such as a magnificent display of fireworks, balloon ascension, wire walkers, baseball games, band concerts, dances, contest of various kinds and a big tug of war contest. Also an excellent display of potatoes and vegetables. Special decorations are being planned.
The committee elected Peter Holst secretary, and John Jardine treasurer. On motion Mr. Krake appointed R.F. Matthews, J.E. Cristy, Geo. James and Harry Larsen, who with Mr. Krake and the newly elected officers will act as an executive committee.
Let everybody from now until Sept. 7 put their best foot forward to make the day a glorious success.
Waupaca Republican
July 30, 1908
POTATO BAKE PRIZES
Prizes will be offered on the following articles. The complete list of premiums will follow. The following varieties of potatoes: Early Ohio, Red Ohio, Stray Beauty, Early Rose, White Rose, Summit, Beauty of Hebron, June Eating, Early Wisconsin Brown, White Star, Wisconsin Beauty, Crown Jewel, Snowflake, Vick’s Extra Early, Rurals or Carmon, Burbank, Half Bushel any other variety.
FARM PRODUCTS: White Flint Corn, Yellow Flint Corn, White Dent Corn, Yellow Dent Corn, Sweet Corn, Pop Corn, Sample Corn Stalk, Flant Turnips, Rutabagas, round Field Pumpkins, Long Pie Pumpkins, Hubbard Squash, winter Squash – other than Hubbard, Cabbage, White Onions, Yellow Onions, Red Onions , Parsnips, Mangelwurtzel Bets, Sugar Beets, Carrots, Tomatoes, Watermelons, Muskmelons, cucumbers, display of Peppers, Largest Variety of Vegetables, Best Plate of Apples, Best Show Canned Fruits, Loaf of White Bread, Loaf of Brown Bread, Frosted Layer Cake, Best Layer Cake, Best Display of Pickles, Display of Jellies, Best Pumpkin Pie.
Waupaca Post
July 30, 1908
READY FOR ACTION
On Monday night a meeting of Potato Bake committees was held at the city hall. John F. Jardine was elected treasurer, and Peter Holst secretary. The following have been appointed on the executive committee: R.F. Matthews, J.E. Cristy, Geo. H. James, Harry Larsen, who with the chairman, secretary and treasurer constitute the executive committee to take charge of the Potato Bake arrangements, of the various committees which will be pushed as rapidly as possible and full announcement of the program published at once.
Waupaca Republican
Waupaca Post
August 13, 1908
POTATO BAKE PREMIUMS
The following are the premiums offered on different articles for display at Potato Bake.
POTATOES FIRST SECOND
Early Ohios $1.00 50 cents
Red Ohio 1.00 50 cents
Stray Beauty 1.00 50 cents
Early Rose 1.00 50 cents
White Rose 1.00 50 cents
Summit 1.00 50 cents
Beauty of Hebron 1.00 50 cents
June Eating 1.00 50 cents
Early Wisconsin 1.00 50 cents
Early Puritan 1.00 50 cents
Wisconsin Beauty 1.00 50 cents
Crown Jewel 1.00 50 cents
Snowflake 1.00 50 cents
Rural New Yorker or Carmon 1.00 50 cents
Vick’s Extra Early 1.00 50 cents
Burbank 1.00 50 cents
White Star 1.00 50 cents
Brown 1.00 50 cents
Half Bushel any other variety 1.00 50 cents
1. Largest and best variety of Vegetables. 1st $4.00 pr. Shoes; 2nd $2.00 pr. Shoes from J.E. Cristy.
2. Display of Peppers. 1st Shoeing one horse, E. Bridgman; 2nd 1 lb. Tea, S. Klein
3. Cucumbers. 1st 1 yrs. Subscription to Record; 2nd 6 mo subscription.
4. Muskmelons. 1st 1 Box 25 cent Cigars, F. Stout; 2nd 6 cans Corn, S. Klein
5. Watermelons. 1st $1.00 box chocolates. 2nd 50 cents box chocolates, G.H. Harnish.
6. Tomatoes. 1st $1.00 knife. 2nd 50 cent knife, E.C. Williams
7. Carrots.
1st Souvenir Plate $1.00;
1 50u Jardinier, W.H. Laabs
8. Sugar Beets. 1st $1.00 pair of H.H. Mitts; 2nd 1 pair 50 cent H.H. Mitts, A. Looker
9. Table Beets. 1st umbrella; 2nd 2 lbs best coffee, W.P. Mortenson & Co.
10. Mangelwurtzel. 1st $1.00 bank account Old Nat. Bank; 2nd S. Danielson, 2 lb. Coffee
11. Peck of Parsnips. 1st $1.00 shirt; 2nd 50 cent tie, Chas. Yorkson & Co.
12. Peck Red Onions. 1st Potato fork; 2nd shovel, Pope Hardware Company
13. Peck yellow Onions. Pail Pratts Stock food; 2nd 50 cent package Stock food, S.A. Barrington
14. Peck White Onions. 1st Box 25 cent cigars; 2nd pressing one suit, R.F. Mathews
15. Cabbage. 1st $1.00 John Ware; 2nd 50 cent Whip “The Fair”
16. Hubbard Squash. 1st Watch Chain. 2nd Sleeve Buttons, E.W. Czeskleba
17. Winter Squash (other than Hubbard). 1st one year subscription, 2nd 6 months subscription – “Post”
18. Long Pie Pumpkin. 1st picture; 2nd flower stand, Christensen & Nagel
19. Round Field Pumpkin. 1st Harmony Perfume $1.00; 2nd Harmony Toilet Water 50 cents, W.J. Hocking
20. Rutabages. 1st $1.00 bank credit, Old Nat. Bank; 2nd 1 lb. Tea, S.J. Danielson
21. Flat Turnips. 1st and 2nd prize, Peter Holst
22. Sample Corn Stalk. 1st $1.00 Hoff Softener; 2nd 50 cent Condition Powders, W.J. Hocking
23. ½ bu Pop Corn. 1st one years subscription; 2nd 6 months subscription, “Republican”
24. ½ bu Sweet Corn. 1st $1.00 whip 2nd whip, F.E. Lund
25. ½ bu Yellow Dent Corn. 1st $1.00 2nd 50 cents, A.G. Nelson Co.
26. ½ bu White Dent Corn. 1st $1.25 Buggy Bridle; 2nd 50 cent Knife, “The Fair”
27. ½ bu Yellow Flint Corn. 1st $1.00 2nd 50 cent, John Gordon
28. ½ bu White Flint Corn. 1st Hall Rack, 2nd Coat Rack, Geo. H. James
29. For Amateurs only. Largest and best variety Apples. 1st 1 box 50 cent cigars, 2nd prize Peter Holst
30. Best Plate Apples. 1st Bottle Hudnets Toilet Water, 2nd 1 jar Suprema Cream, S.P. Sorenson
31. Best Show, Canned Fruits. 1st $4.00 shoes, 2nd $2.00 pr shoes. “The Fair”
32. Loaf White Bread. 1st Set Fruit Knives. 2nd silver Potato Spoon, S.M. Hall
33. Loaf Brown Bread. 1st Wall Pocket, 2nd Spice Cabanet. A.J. Holly & Sons
34. Frosted Layer Cake. 1st sack “Cohens” best flour, 2nd 6 cans tomatoes, “The Fair”
35. Best Display Pickles. 1st $2.00 2nd $1.00 The A.M. Penney Co.
36. Best display Jellies. $2.00 Gloves, 2nd $1.00 gloves. J.E. Cristy
37. Best Pumpkin Pie. 1st $1.25, 2nd 75 cents W.D. Miller, Agt. Nat. Express Co.
38. Best Apple Pie. 1st 4 lbs concord coffee, Peterson Grocery Co.
39. Dahlias in bloom. 1st $1.00, 2nd 50 cents First Nat. Bank
40. Boquet cultivated flowers. 1st 3 lbs Chase & Sanborn Coffee, 2nd 25 lb Sack Madelia Flour; Larsen Bros.
We expect to be able to add a few prizes to the above list and will appreciate any additional inducements which may be offered by our business firms
Waupaca Post
August 20, 1908
POTATO BAKE ADVANCING
The bills announcing the potato bake attractions have been printed and are being circulated all over the county and railroad stations of the Wisconsin Central and the Green Bay & Western. Copies have been sent to the newspapers in central and northern Wisconsin, and when due notice is given the carnival will be extensively advertised. All we need to insure a great success on September 7 will be fair weather and this is promised. All former Waupaca residents are cordially invited to return home on this occasion and help inaugurate an annual homecoming in connection with the Potato Bake, which is proposed to be held two or three days next year. A great crowd is promised at this Waupaca’s first bake which will very soon be a state day. It might be a good plan to form an organization to handle and perfect arrangements for next year.
LADIES ATTENTION
The ladies of the city have very kindly taken up the work of serving the lunch at the Potato Bake, in the court house yard, Sept. 7th. The potatoes and barbecued beef will be free. Bread and coffee will be furnished by the ladies and served to anyone wanting it with the lunch for 10 cents. We are requested to ask the ladies of the city to assist in contributing bread for the occasion and have it delivered to the court house grounds not later than 9 o’clock, Monday morning, Sept. 7.
Waupaca Republican
August 20, 1908
Plans are about complete for the Potato Bake and Barbecue which will take place in this city September 7th. More than one hundred premiums have been offered for vegetables and farm products. A partial list was published in the Republican last week.
Farmers are urged to make this feature of the celebration attractive so as to advertise the possibilities of our farms and for the purpose of showing your interest in the effort made by the citizens of Waupaca to give a broad and attractive program. It will be a great disappointment to those who have offered premiums on exhibits if it should happen that any article in the list should not be well represented. Don’t let your neighbor carry away a premium for a poorer article than you might have exhibited.
Remember the balloon ascension, the high wire performing, the music by the Oneida Indian band, and the Waupaca city band. There will be a free lunch and the roasted potatoes and the barbecued beef will be prepared under the direction of P.L Murray, Chief Food Inspector of Chicago.
Waupaca Record
August 27, 1908
LET EVERYONE COME TO WAUPACA
Be Sure to Attend the Waupaca Potato Bake on Monday, September 7th
The program for the day is about completed and will undoubtedly be carried out on the following order:
Hon. J.H. Davidson of Oshkosh, congressman from this district, will deliver an address.
There will be music throughout the day by the Waupaca City and Oneida Indian bands.
9 a.m. Contests at north and south part of Main Street.
10 a.m. Public speaking in Court House Square
11 a.m. High Wire Rope Performing
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Barbecued Beef and Baked Potato Dinner at Court Yard. The beef, potatoes and bread will be free. A small charge will be made for coffee.
2 p.m. Balloon Ascension
3 to 4 p.m. Judging and awarding of prizes for vegetables and other exhibits at Y.M.C.A. hall
5 to 6 p.m. Contests at both ends of Main Street
8 p.m. Illuminated parades
9 p.m. Dances
The exhibits will be continued thru Tuesday, Sept. 8
The following additional premiums are being offered for the Potato Bake:
Best half bushel Spring Wheat – 49 lb. sack Blue Diamond Flour, Fisher & Fallgatter
Best loaf of bread made from Occident Flour – 1st, four 49 lb. sacks of Occident Flour. 2nd, two 49 lb. sacks of Occident Flour; 3rd, one 49 lb. sac of Occident Flour given by the Russel Milling Co to be delivered by Peterson Groc. Co.
Celery, 1st prize, $1.50; 2nd prize, $1.00 Central Lumber Co.
Waupaca Post
August 27, 1908
PROGRAM FOR SEPT. 7
Subject to Change
There will be music throughout the day by the Waupaca city and Oneida Indian bands.
(Schedule given same as Record’s schedule)
The exhibits will be continued through Tuesday Sept. 8th.
NOTICE TO VEGETABLE EXHIBITORS
All those participating in the vegetable and other exhibits at the Potato Bake must have their entries in the Y.M.C.A. building not later than 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7th. The prizes will be awarded Monday afternoon. By order of Committee.
ADDITIONAL PREMIUMS
The following additional premiums are being offered for Potato Bake.
42. Best half bushel Winter Wheat – 49 lb. Sack of Wan\ukota flour; Best half bushel Spring Wheat – 49 lb. Sack Blue Diamond flour: Best half bushel Winter Rye – 49 lb. Sack rye flour. Given by Fisher & Fallgatter.
43. Best loaf bread made from Occident Flour, 1st – 4 49 lb sacks Occident flour. 2nd - 2 49 lb sacks Occident flour. 3rd – 1 49 lb. Sack Occident flour. Given by Russell Milling Co. To be delivered by Peterson Grocery Co.
Waupaca Republican
September 3, 1908
NOTICE - The committees are arranging to provide food for all comers. It is requested that the Waupaca city people give the visitors preference at the tables as it is impossible to estimate the number of people that will be here Sept. 7th.
WANTED – Forty men are wanted to take part in the illuminated street parade Monday night. Straw hats will be furnished all. Report at City Hall at 7:30 o’clock to John Ekstrom.
The program for Potato Bake Day will be found in this issue. It will be noted that arrangements are made to furnish free lunch to all who come except that a small charge will be made for coffee if ordered. WAUPACA POTATO BAKE PROGRAM
September 7, 1908
Waupaca City Band in Band Stand – Oneida Indian Band near City Hall
10 o’clock, High Wire Performing
10:30 o’clock – exhibits of Vegetables. Grains and Cooking at Y.M.C.A. Hall, open for inspection all day Monday and Tuesday
11 o’clock – Speaking, Hon. J.H. Davidson and others
Baked Potatoes, Barbecued Beef and Bread Free of Charge. Coffee furnished for 5 cents.
1 o’clock – High Wire Performing. Oneida Indian Band in Band Stand Waupaca City and near City Hall.
2 o’clock – Tug of War south Main St.
3:00 to 5:00 – Races and contest North Main St. Races and Contests South Main St.
5 o’clock – Balloon Ascension
6 o’clock – Final Tug of War between winning teams
8 o’clock – Illuminated Street Parade
9 o’clock – Dances
Waupaca Republican
September 15, 1908
WHAT IT COST
The following is the report of the Finance Committee of the Potato Bake:
To the President and Members, Business Men’s Advancement Association.
Gentlemen – We herewith beg to hand you the report of receipts and expenditures of the Waupaca Potato Bake and Barbecue, held September 7th, 1908.
Receipts
Subscriptions collected by your committee $687.50
From W.J. Heaney, (July 4, 1908) 176.75
From
Geo. W. Ghoca, (July 4th, 1908) 71.00
Total $929.25
Expenditures
Balloon Ascension, Paul Bros. Balloon Co. $100.00
Illuminated parade, John Ekstrom 74.00
Contests, H.E. Larson, Chrm. Com 85.00
Music
Waupaca Band $ 75.00
Indian
Band 88.50
Total $163.50
Decorating
Carl C. Nelson, Chrm. Com. Chas. A. Yorkson & Co. $ 27.86
Nelson Painting Co. 26.86
Total $ 54.71
Barbecue
P.J. Murry $100.00
Wood and fuel 20.40
Peterson Grocery Co. 4.20
Meats, John Madison 74.60
Labor,
stone, etc. 30.80
Total $230.00
Vegetable Exhibit
Cash prizes for potatoes $ 19.50
Labor 9.06
Rent,
Y.M.C.A. hall 10.00
Total $ 38.56
Advertising
Post Pub. Co. printing $ 13.60
L.W. Krake, badges 13.97
Republican, printing 2.00
Record, printing 13.00
Post Pub. Co., printing 15.50
Tom Pipe, bill posting 20.00
Total $ 78.07
Incidental
A.G.
Nelson Lbr. Co. $ 63.37
L.W. Krake, wire, etc. 4.32
Peter Holst, wires, etc. 1.17
E.C. Williams, Hdw 3.49
Pope Hdw. Co., Hdw .50
R.F. Matthews, expenses 5.00
Peter Yorkson, labor 8.80
Tom
Pipe, labor 5.00
Total $ 92.05
Total expenditure $916.80
Balance $ 12.45
All of which is respectfully submitted.
J.F. Jardine
R.F. Mathews
Peter Holst,
Com.
Waupaca Record
October 15, 1908
CASH DONATIONS OF THE POTATO BAKE
A communication >From Irvin P. Lord to the Record Regarding Publicity of Subscriptions
Editor of the Record: There appears to have been some misunderstanding regarding the scope of my resolution passed at the last meeting of the Business Men’s Advancement Association, and providing for the publication of an itemized report of the Potato Bake committee. There have so many people spoken to me saying that they would like to see published a complete list of the donors with the amount each gave that I have carefully copied the original subscription list, and take pleasure in handing you herewith such copy for publican. It is a well known fact that it never hurts any good cause to give it publicity, but where secrecy is maintained, especially in collecting and receiving funds to be disbursed for public uses, there should be the most open methods used. President Roosevelt says that publicity is a badge of honesty and that it should be encouraged rather than discountenanced.
Yours truly,
Irving P. Lord
Waupaca Potato Bake Subscriptions
$30.00 Waupaca E. L. & Ry. Co.
$20.00 Peters Johnson, Delevan Hotel, F.D. Peterson, John Falzbot, Peter Fabricius, Frank Stout, Will
Wolcottt, Chas. Bowers, Henry Peterson,
$15.00 Cohen Bros., J.E. Cristy, L.W. Krake, Sam Whittington, Chris Hanson, H. Hendrickson,
$10.00 Larsen Bros., Blue Front Restaurant, White’s Restaurant, Oscar Boutwell, Restaurant, W.J.
Hocking, First National Bank, Old national Bank, A.M. Penney Co., P.M. Olfson Co., Geo. H.
James, Elmer Christensen, A.J. Holly & sons
$7.50 R.P. Hanson
$7.00 Geo. H. Harnish, C.H. Truesdell
$5.00 C.A. Spencer, P.J. Christofferson, S.P.Sorenson, R.F. Matthews, Chas. M. Hall, E.C. Williams,
Hans Yorkson, Chas. A. Yorkson & Co., Albert Breit, S.J. Danielson, W.P. Mortenson & Co.,
A.R. Lea, Pope Hardware Co., Alfred Johnson, J.F. Monahan, E.E. Browne, E.W. Czeskleba,
Peterson Grocery Co., John Madsen, Nelsen Painting co., A.G. Nelson Lumber Co., J.E. Born,
Waupaca Felting Mills, Central Lumber co., Fisher & Fallgatter, Lars Larson Ice Co., C.H.
Hansen, T. Nelson, Christ Lund, John Gordon, Kizer & Derleth
$3.00 L.F. Shoemaker, F.E. Lund
$2.50 R.J. Havenor, E.A. Barrington, W.H. Laabs, Fred Rosche, Bert Quimby, Sam Klein, S.L. Von Almen
$2.00 John ekstrom, Dr. Bristow, Dan Downey, Fred Hess, C.M. Olson, Geo. McLean, J. Peter Johnson, Chris J. Pommer, Geo. Akins, Peder A. Moller, Chas. A. Hansen, Whipple & Felker, C.W. Nelson, D.W. Fitch, F.M. Guernsey, N.P. Peterson, Walter Peterson
$1.50 J.S. Gurley,
$1.00 Frank Penney, Fred Wegner Hotel, Jeff Woodnorth, S. Goldberg, Wm. R. Hansen, J.B. Cortee, H.L. Cormican, E.B. Knapp, Frank Burgess, Gus Bierre, B.W. Hermann, C. Brunner, Sorenson & Peterson, L.H. Pelton, H.S. Jim, M.B. Scott, F.E. Paronto, Father Mortell, Chas. Horton, John d. Caughell, Leo Kostuck, Dr. McNaughton, A.D. Barnes, Page Knight, F. Hoaglin, Ole O. Hole
Total: $687.50