1907 - 1915

"Four Horse Summer Boarders' Float -- Mrs. C. Clark, Ellenville, first prize. This float was named 'American Beauties' and consisted of ten pretty young women standing on float and suitably attired to resemble roses." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 28, 1908)

Dr. L.E. Vernon, an Ellenville dentist, won first prize for his automobiles several times. The photo above is of Vernon's decorated Buick, possibly taken at the 1908 Floral Parade, in which he won first prize for "Automobile Seating Five." Notice the Ferris wheel in the background.

"A contractors' float was shown by Heinzman. It was a facsimile of a light frame summer house, white and green. Pretty girls in white were grouped in and about it. The four horses drawing it were driven by a girl. A blue ribbon." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 25, 1910)

"An automobile float which was so unique and beautiful as to defy description was that entered by Yama-no-Uchi. No part of the machine was visible, only the four white-garbed occupants rose from a sea of white drapery on which were festoons of yellow daisies. At each corner rose a slender white standard bearing large white flowers. A blue ribbon." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 25, 1910)

"A very striking float was that of the firemen. The predominating color was heliotrope. To the rear of the wagon, on a raised dias, stood Titania; before her were four of her attendants. In the front of the wagon was a square white box on which rested the body of a huge white bug with large wings of heliotrope gauze. These wings moved constantly up and down. A first." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 25, 1910)

"Ward Post, No. 191, G.A.R., entered a float named "Blue and Gray." Two old veterans, one in blue, the other in gray uniform stood on either side of the American flag, clasping hands. The flag was steadied by a young girl dressed as Liberty who knelt at the base of the staff holding it with one hand and pointing to the flag with the other. She deserved much credit for the manner in which she maintained a difficult pose. Three cheers were proposed for the G.A.R. and heartily given by all. Of course the float received a blue." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 25, 1910)

"Business float four horses -- First prize was awarded to the Sun Ray Water Company. The float was a huge mass of earth in the center decorated with twigs and fall leaves, while a large spray of water was continually spouting from the top." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 23, 1912)

"The finest float in the parade in the opinion of the spectators was the float of the Women's Sanitary and Improvement Association of Ellenville. It was driven by Dr. W. E. Woodend of Kerhonkson. It was drawn by four little ponies and was decorated with green and white chrysanthemums. On the float was a pony and cart carrying two little girls. It was a novel plan and because of the unusual occurrence of such novel and so original idea of decorative art it was loudly applauded in all of the stand. It took first prize in its class." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 23, 1912)

"The special float of the G.A.R. was awarded a prize. It was a representation of the surrender of General Lee. On the float were five blue soldiers and four gray. The document was written before the judges stand and the handing over of the sword was performed with remarkable skill. It was very realistic. The veterans were loudly cheered every time they passed the stands." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 23, 1912)

"Four Horse Tally Ho -- First prize awarded to Dr. W. E. Woodend. The tally ho was driven by Dr. Woodend's coachman and carried three ladies of Dr. Woodend's family and the footman. it was decorated in yellow and black with yellow chrysanthemums. It made a beautiful appearance and attracted a great deal of attention." (The Kingston Daily Freeman, August 23, 1912)

New York Governor Charles S. Whitman visited the Ulster County Fair on August 18, 1915. He was accompanied by state Commissioners of Highways and Agriculture, and was the first governor to visit the Ulster County Fair in its history. His speech extolled the virtues of New Yorkers, and mentioned the ongoing crisis in Europe which was World War I. He was joined for luncheon at Yama Farms Inn in Napanoch by county officials and officials of the County Agricultural Society, and spent much time shaking hands with the public after his speech.