The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part V

This is part V of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part IV

 This is part IV of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part III

This is part III of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

MISCELLANEOUS.

       To a worsted tidy and an Afghan, or sofa blanket, both presented by Miss Louisa E. Ingals, of Waterville, we award 25 cts. each, for the pleasant idea of domestic comfort suggested by their elegance.
       A pair of slippers, neatly wrought by Miss C.A. Gowor, of Winslow,-giving

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part II

 This is part II of the full detailed account of the 1863 North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair:

The North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863: Part I

Agricultural fairs have a long history in Maine. The North Kennebec Agricultural Society, incorporated on July 31st, 1847 and it's first exhibition was held in Waterville in October of that same year. This write up presented here is a full detailed account of the North Kennebec Agricultural Society Show and Fair of 1863 and will be presented in multiple parts due to it's length. Part I reads as follows:

Jonathan Harrington's 1863 Farewell Tour Stops in Waterville

Billed as "The Greatest Ventriloquist in America", Jonathan Harrington was one of the earliest American magicians. Born in Boston, Harrington began his performing career as a ventriloquist in 1826 at the young age of 17. His shows became increasingly focused on magic with a small section devoted to ventriloquism and mimicry. He quickly rose as a public figure making his performances a high demand ticket. His fiscal success

1863 Marrifield Store in Waterville Ad Featuring an Elephant

This advertisement for Geo. A. L. Merrifield's shoe store in Waterville, Maine showcases great use of such an iconic animal for promotion of their goods. The ad reads as follows:

I'm an expansive animal!
But guess Marrifield knows enough to keep me going
A NEW and large supply of Boots and Shoes at the Parlor Shoe Store-all kinds, styles and fashions; - selling at reasonable prices. Call at the Parlor Shoe Store, opposite Elden & Arnold's, Main st.

1863