Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1883

Awards from the Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1883 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 30 Aug 1883 – Page 3, Column 3

THE JUMBO FAIR!
One of the Grandest Exhibitions Ever Held in this County.
Thousands of People in Attendance, and a Grand Good Time Experienced.
List of Premiums Awarded.

Horses for Heavy Draft.

  • Stallions 4 years old. 1st, W S Walton, Boone county, Ky; 2d, George Gullion, Bennington.
  • Stallions under 4 years. 1st, W S Walton, Boone county, ky; 2d, M C Mulford, Cold Springs.
  • Mares 4 years old. 1st, W H Baker, Manchester; 2d, Gus Glidden, Rushville.
  • Mares under 4 years. 1st, Gus Glidden; 2d, Gus Glidden, Rushville.
  • Gelding 4 years old. 1st, T E Craig, Guilford; 2d, C E Butterfield, Hamilton, O.
  • Gelding under 4 years. 1st, C J Johnson, Sparta; 2d, Geo Gullion, Bennington.

Horses for General Purposes.

  • Stallions 4 years old. 1st, Sam F Johnson, Farmer’s Retreat; 2d, John R Cole & Son, Aurora.
  • Stallions 3 years old. 1st, J E Reese, Paddy’s Run, O.; 2d, Chas Bruce, Dillsboro.
  • Stallions 2 years old. 1st, O P Cobb, Aurora; 2d, John Hisey, Aurora.
  • Yearling Stallions. 1st, Chas Bruce, Dillsboro; 2d, John W Berkshire, Boone county, Ky.
  • Sucking colt. 1st, John R Cole & Son, Aurora; 2d, Solan & Roberts, Guilford.
  • Mares 4 years old. 1st, J A Works, Vevay; 2d, B P Easton, Covington, Ky.
  • Mares 3 years old. 1st, John R Cole & Son, Aurora; 2d Sam F Johnson, Farmer’s Retreat.
  • Mares 2 years old. 1st, George W Dickerson, Madison; 2d, Harrison Minor, Boone county.
  • Yearling mare. 1st, George W Dickerson, Madison; 2d, John Upp, Dillsboro.
  • Sucking colt. 1st, Jasper Sullivan, Boone county, Ky.; 2d, A D Hopping, Aurora.
  • Gelding 4 years old. 1st, B P Easton, Covington, Ky.; 2d, Riddell & Norris, Boone county, Ky.
  • Gelding under 4 years old. 1st, John M Evans, Paddy’s Run, O.; 2d, J A Works, Vevay.

Saddle Horses.

  • Stallion of any age. 1st, Riddell & Norris, Boone county, Ky.; 2d, J W Layel, Florence, Ky.
  • Mare of any age. 1st, J H McDaniel, Warsaw, Ky.; 2d, John Clore, Hebron, Ky.
  • Gelding of any age. 1st, R A Brady, Grant, Ky.; 2d, B P Easton, Covington, Ky.

Light Harness Horses.

  • Stallions 4 years old. 1st, J R Cole & Son, Aurora; 2d, Cap Cox, Milldale, Ky.
  • Stallions 3 years old. 1st, Riddell & Norris, Boone county, Ky.; 2d, J E Reese, Paddy’s Run, O.
  • Stallions under 3 years. 1st, O P Cobb, Aurora; 2d, John Hisey, Aurora.
  • Mares 4 years old. 1st, Robert Clore, Grant, Ky.; 2d, Sam F Johnson, Farmer’s Retreat.
  • Mares 3 years old. 1st, John R Cole & Son, Aurora; 2d, R A Brady, Grant, Ky.
  • Mares under 3 years. 1st, W McHenry, Rising Sun; 2d, Harrison Minor, Boone county, Ky.
  • Gelding 4 years old. 1st, M Bond, Aurora; 2d, Gus Glidden, Rushville.
  • Gelding under 4 years. 1st, J A Works, Vevay; 2d, J W Layel, Florence, Ky.

MATCH HORSES.

  • 1st, B P Easton, Covington, Ky.; 2d, J A Works, Vevay.

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Stallion and two colts, John R Cole & Son.
  • Brood mare and two colts, Gus Glidden.
  • Sucking colt, G T Gaines.
  • Horse for all uses, John R Cole & Son.
  • Harness animal, Gus Glidden.
  • Special premium offered by John R Cole & Son—Sucking colt, G L Gibbons.

Mules.

  • Span of mules. 1st, W B Corbin, Grant, Ky.; 2d, A K Hill, Aurora.
  • Jack of any age. J W Gaines, Petersburg, Ky.
  • Mule of any age. W B Corbin, Grant, Ky.

Short Horn Cattle.

  • Bulls 3 yrs and over. 1st, George E Rouse, Florence, Ky.; 2d, J H McDaniel, Warsaw, Ky.
  • Bulls 2 years old. 1st, Ezra Swain & Son, Noblesville; 2d, S R Quick & Son, Columbus.
  • Bull Calf. 1st, J H McDaniel; 2d, same.
  • Cow 3 years and over. 1st, Ezra Swain & Son; 2d, W D Cooper, Cadiz.
  • Cow 2 years old. 1st, Ezra Swain & Son; 2d, same.
  • Heifer 1 year old. 1st, W D Cooper; 2d, S R Quick & Son.
  • Heifer calf. 1st, Ezra Swain & Son; 2d, S R Quick & Son.
  • Bull showing best 3 calves. J H McDaniel.

Jerseys.

  • Bull two years old. John Vail, Aurora.
  • Bull calf, A E Chambers, Kentucky.
  • Cow 2 years old, John Vail.
  • Cow 1 year old. 1st, J H Brown, Logan; 2d, A E Chambers.
  • Heifer calf. A E Chambers.

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Bull of any age. George Rouse.
  • Cow of any age. Ezra Swain & Son.
  • Herds of cattle. 1st, Ezra Swain & Son; 2d, W D Cooper.

Hogs.

  • Large breeds, boar 1 year old. 1st, John Chidlaw, Cleaves, O.; 2d, J S Jewett, Dillsboro.
  • Boar under 1 year. 1st, Evan Howells, Paddy’s Run, O.; 2d, same.
  • Breeding sow. 1st, John Chidlwa; 2d, J S Jewett.
  • Sow shoat. 1st, Evan Howells; 2d, same.
  • Best herd, Evan Howells.
  • Small Breeds—Boar 1 year old. J M Hall, Allensville.
  • Boar under 1 year. 1st, J M Hall; A D Hopping, Aurora.
  • Breeding sow. 1st, J M Hall; 2d, A D Hopping.
  • Sow Shoat. J M Hall.
  • Best herd. J M Hall.
  • Best board, J S Jewett.
  • Best sow, J M Hall.

Sheep.

  • Fine wool Buck, 1 year. 1st, E Butterfield, Wright’s Corner; 2d, same.
  • Ewe, 4 years. 1st, James Marlow, Adams; 2d, same.
  • Buck lamb. 1st, E Butterfield; 2d same.
  • Ewe lamb. 1st, same; 2d, same.
  • Middle Wool Buck, 1 year. 1st, Geo Gullion, Bennington; 2d, Sol Wright, Ghent.
  • Ewe, 1 year. 1st, Sol Wright; 2d, same.
  • Buck lamb. 1st, same; 2d, George Gullion.
  • Ewe lamb. 1st, Sol Wright; 2d, George Gullion.
  • Long Wool Buck, 1 year. 1st, J S Beckett, Dillsboro; 2d, James Marlow.
  • Ewe, 1 year. 1st, J S Beckett; 2d, James Marlow.
  • Buck lamb. 1st, J S Beckett;2d, James Marlow.
  • Ewe lamb. 1st, J S Beckett; 2d, James Marlow.

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Buck of any age, Sol Wright.
  • Ewe of any age, Sol Wright.

Poultry.

  • Light Brahmas, C L Lee.
  • Buff Cochin, John Christena.
  • Partridge Cochin, C L Lee.
  • Black Cochin, same.
  • Dominique, same.
  • White Leghorn, A C Hayes.
  • Black Spanish, C L Lee.
  • Brown Leghorn, John Sortwell.
  • Plymouth Rock, same.
  • Gold Laced Spangled Bantam, C L Lee.
  • Bronze Turkeys, L J Tullis.
  • White Turkeys, A C Hayes.
  • Toulouse Geese, same.
  • Bremen Geese, C L Lee.
  • Rouen Ducks, A C Hayes.
  • Muscovy Ducks, C L Lee.
  • White Guinea Fowls, A C Hayes.
  • Common Guinea Fowls, C L Lee.
  • Best collection Poultry, same.

Vegetables and Roots.

  • Collection Tomatoes, M B Searcy.
  • Half bushel tomatoes, same.
  • Half dozen cucumbers, John Feist.
  • Watermelsons, M B Searcy.
  • Muskmelons, same.
  • Nutmeg melons, same.
  • Squashes, I B Ward.
  • Pumpkins, T B Cottingham.
  • Early cabbage, Wm H Humfeldt.
  • Winter cabbage, Mrs. Mary Ahouse.
  • Peppers, A Guard.
  • Irish potatoes, Leonard Randall.
  • Collection potatoes, John Feist.
  • Table beets, Mrs. Mary Ahouse.
  • Sugar beets, same.
  • White onions, same.
  • Red onions, L J Tullis
  • Carrots, Mrs. Mary Ahouse.
  • Sweet potatoes, John Feist.
  • Sweet corn, T B Cottingham.
  • Collection sweet corn, I B Ward.
  • Parsnips, Peter Randell.
  • Celery, John Feist.
  • Radishes, same.
  • Sweepstakes—best collection, same.

Grain and Seeds.

  • Red Wheat, Otha Lowe.
  • Oats, T B Cottingham.
  • Barley, Leonard Randell.

Fruits.

  • Ten varieties apples, Sol Hayes.
  • Five varieties apples, I B Ward.
  • One variety apples, Sol Hayes.
  • Five varieties pears, three varieties pears, one variety pear, plums, Sol Hayes.
  • Crab apples, I B Ward.
  • Five varieties grapes, three varieties grapes, George Fahlbush.
  • Five clusters grapes, Andy Spraul.
  • Collection of fruits, Sol Hayes.

Flowers.

  • Display greenhouse plants, display fuchsias, display cut roses, display six varieties verbenas, Mrs. Gatch.
  • Display cut flowers, Mrs. J B Shepard.
  • Display all kinds of flowers, Mrs. Gatch.
  • Six varieties roses, same.
  • Basket bouquet, round bouquet, flat bouquet, Mrs. Harryman.
  • Fig tree, Mrs. Ed Jones.
  • Oleander, collection foliage plants, Mrs. Gatch.
  • Collection geraniums, Mrs. Harryman.
  • Collection ivy vines, collection lilies, collection ferns, Mrs. Gatch.
  • Collection cactus, hanging basket, Mrs. Harryman.
  • Collection plants, Mrs. Gatch.

Mechanical.

  • Display blacksmithing, Sam Caldwell.
  • Specimen scroll sawing, display wood carving, washing machine, Gus Wehrling.
  • Sewing machine, W R Cofield, agent.
  • Display boots and shoes, Albert Wuest.
  • Carriage, Wm Fike.
  • Top buggy, top phaeton, open buggy, Snider Buggy Co.
  • Eliptic spring wagon, platform spring wagon, unfinished buggy, Wm Fike.

Woman’s Department.

  • Ten yards flannel, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Woolen blanket, woolen coverlet, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Knit counterpane, Miss Cora Early.
  • Crochet counterpane, Miss A Heckhiser.
  • Rag carpet, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Hair work, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Paper flowers, Mrs. J H Russe.
  • Shell work, Mrs. Harryman.
  • Show living birds, Mrs. Ed Jones.
  • Infant’s skirt, Mrs. Clara Krieger.
  • Infant’s socks, Mrs. N McCullough.
  • Infant’s mittens, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Woolen stockings, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Cotton stockings, same.
  • Knit shawl, Mrs. A Jackson.
  • Knit hood, same.
  • Knit Fascinafor, Miss Lina Berkshire.
  • Knit sacque, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Knit slippers, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Knit mitts, Miss M Nichols.
  • Knit purse, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Cotton crochet tidy, Miss Rose Werneke.
  • Worsted crochet tidy, Nic Sparks.
  • Afghan, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Infant’s afghan, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Fancy knitting specimen, same.
  • Specimen point lace, emb, Nina McCullough.
  • Darning on net, specimen, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Applique lace, specimen, Rosa Werneke.
  • Knit lace display, Miss Nina McCullough.
  • Breton lace display, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Rick Rac specimen, Miss Nina McCullough.
  • Tatting specimen, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Feather braid specimen, Miss Nina McCullough.
  • Hair pin work, Miss M Reinhardt.
  • Embroidered chemise, night dress, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Embroidered child’s dress, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Embroidered bed set, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Embroidered handkerchief, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Silk emb. Specimen, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Silk emb. Stockings, Miss Lena Berkshire.
  • Silk emb. Sacque, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Silk emb. Flannel skirt, Mrs. Pemmie Nowlin.
  • Silk emb. Cloak, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Ottoman cover, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Chair cushion, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Sofa cushion, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Toilet cushion, Miss Nina McCullough.
  • Applique specimen, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Outline display, Mrs. A W Gaines.
  • Tapestry, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Art in colors, specimen, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Chenille specimen, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Table cover, braiding display, braiding specimen, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Emb pin cushion, Miss Rose Werneke.
  • Emb slippers, Mrs. E D Bannister.
  • Kensington display, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Five articles machine work, Miss M Reinhardt.
  • Shirt, machine work, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Calico dress, machine work, Miss McCullough.
  • Hand-sewing garment, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Hand-sewing shirt, button-hole display, hem-stitching, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Calico quilt, Hannah Brown.
  • Quilt skirt, worsted quilt, silk quilt, white quilt, bed comfort, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Floor mat, worsted, Stella Crittenden.
  • Floor mat, rag, Sallie Canfield.
  • Patch-work cushion, Mrs. John Dorman.
  • Transfer work, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Bead work display, Mrs. P S Stagg.
  • Card receiver, Miss Belle Mason.
  • Spatter work on cardboard, Mrs. J C Ziegler.
  • Netted hammock, lamp mats, Windsor lambrequins, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Toilet cushion, Miss M Soyez.
  • Sofa pillow, Mrs. A W Gaines.
  • Toilet set, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Worsted work on tapestry, picture tapestry work, tidy, not crochet, Miss N McCullough.
  • Bracket lambrequins, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Painting on silk, Miss May Howard.
  • Painting on panels, Miss M Soyez.
  • Millinery display, fancy goods, Miss A J Erskine.

Domestic Skill.

  • Loaf yeast bread, Mrs. R Mason.
  • Loaf salt rising bread, Mrs. R Larimer.
  • Corn bread, Mrs. M F Harryman.
  • Jelly cake, Mrs. H F Mason.
  • Silver cake, Mrs. R Mason.
  • Gold cake, Mrs. H F Mason.
  • Marble cake, Sallie Lindsay.
  • Fruit cake, Mrs. H F Mason.
  • Collection of cakes, Mrs. R Mason.
  • Butter, 1st, Mrs. L P Scott; 2d, Wm Ahrends.
  • Canned peaches, plums, berries; sweet preserves; collection sweet preserves, sweet pickle, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Canned pears, cherries, tomatoes; catsup, apple butter, Strilla Chittenden.
  • Spriced fruit, 3 var, Mixed picles, Miss Nannie Griffin.
  • Cucumber pickles, Mrs. L Koehler.
  • Pickled onions, Mrs. R Mason.
  • Maple sugar, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Maple syrup, same.
  • Box honey comb, Mrs. A E Nowlin.
  • Fruit butter, Mrs. R Mason.
  • Collection wines, Esther Griffin.

Children’s Department.

  • Loaf wheat bread, Addie Graham.
  • Loaf salt rising bread, Irene Mason.
  • Cake, Inez Mason.
  • Pickles, Addie Graham.
  • Preserves, same.
  • Patching on old garment, Laura Larimer.
  • Darning on old garment, same.
  • Darning on net, Grace Prichard.
  • Silk embroidery, Leona Hulse.
  • Crochet work display, Gertrude Brogan.
  • Knit lace display, Annie Williams.
  • Dressed doll, Connie Dobell.
  • Tidy, Leona Hulse.
  • Pin cushion, Annie Williams.
  • Perforated card board, Anna Johnson.
  • Air castle, Annie Williams.
  • Wax work, Pearl Dobell.
  • Rustic work, Anna Johnson.

Fine Arts.

  • Monumental work, M Huschart.
  • Landscape painting, Laura Wymond.
  • Specimen pen drawing, Frank Tittle.