Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society Fair Awards – 1870

Fair Awards of the Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society for 1870 appeared in:
Aurora Peoples Advocate – 15 Sep 1870 – Page 2, Column 2

LIST OF PREMIUMS
Awarded at the Second Annual Fair of the Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society, held at Aurora, Ind., Sept. 6, 7, 8 and 9, 1870.

STALLIONS.

  • Four years old and over, 1st, F. A. Utz, $12; 2d, O. S. Mulford, $6.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, W. W. Chisman, $10.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, W. Courtnay, $6; 2d, David Cole, $3.
  • One year old and over, 1st, J. A. Cole.
  • Colts, 1st, C. Bradley, $3; 2d, Geo Wilson, $2.

MARES.

  • Four years old and over, 1st, J. Grant, $6; 2d, Perry Small, $3.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, J. A. Cole, $5; 2d, Louis Hopping, $3.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, Scott Kelsey, $4.
  • One year old and over, 1st, W. Underhill, $3; 2d, M. Laird, $2.
  • Colt, 1st, L. Bradford, $2; 2d, Jas. Huston, $1.

GELDINGS.

  • Four years old and over, 1st, Edward Hamlin, $10; 2d, Samuel Turner, $5.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, W. Cooper, $4; 2d, J. Watts, $2.
  • Brood mare of any age, C. Bradley, $15.
  • Saddle horse (gelding) four years old and over, V. Bell, $15.
  • Saddle horse (mare) four years old and over, J. W. Lail, $15.
  • Horse or gelding under four years old, J. W. Watts, $12.

HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.

  • Stallions four years old and over, 1st, J. L. Mulford, $15; 2d, H. Bradley, $8.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, L. Niebert, $10.
  • One year old and over, 1st, C. Bradley, $4; 2d, Geo. Johnson, $2.
  • Colt, 1st, E. Greer, $3; 2d, J. D. English, $2.
  • Mares four years old and over, 1st, M. Giegoldt, $8; L. P. Bradford, $4.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, J. A. Cunningham, $6; 2d, A. P. Tufts, $3.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, Wm. DeHart, $5; Wm. DeHart, $3.
  • One year old and over, 1st, J. L. Mulford, $4; 2d, Frank Lang, $2.
  • Colt, 1st, M. Blasdell, $3; 2d, N. Ketcham, $2.
  • Geldings four years old and over, 1st, N. Canfield, $10; 2d, W. S. Allen, $5.
  • Three years old and over, 1st, J. E. Smith, $6; 2d, L. P. Bradford, $3.
  • Two years old and over, 1st, W. H. Small, $4.
  • Brood mare of any age, 1st, C. Bradley, $12; 2d, M. Blasdell, $6.

HORSES FOR LIGHT HARNESS.

  • Stallion four years old and over, 1st, F. Worley, $12; 2d, T. Dickinson, $6.
  • Stallion three years old and under four, Wm Woodruff, $10.
  • Mare four years old and over, 1st, J. W. Lail, $6; 2d, W. S. Allen, $3.
  • Mare three years old and over, 1st, W. S. Allen, $5; 2d, G. C. Graddy, $3.
  • Mares two years old and under three, 1st, J. W. Nibert, $4; 2d, J. Smith, $2.
  • Gelding four years old and over, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $10; 2d, G. C. Grady, $5.
  • Gelding three years old and under four, 1st, Jas. Grant, $6; 2d, J. Buffington, $3.
  • Brood mare, 1st, J. Smith, $10; 2d, J. Cooper, $5.

SWEEPSTAKES ON SINGLE HARNESS HORSES.

  • Best horse, mare or gelding, W. S. Allen, $15.
  • Matched horses, R. Crisler, $15.
  • Matched mares, Geo. Johnson, $15.

SWEEPTSTAKES ON TROTTING.

  • Horse, mare, or gelding, four years old or over, T. Dickinson, $25.
  • Horse, mare or gelding under four years old, M. Giegoldt, $15.

SWEEPSTAKES ON PACING.

  • Best horse, mare or gelding, four years old or over, 1st, T. Dickinson, $25.
  • Best saddle animal of either sex, 1st, G. W. Hunter, $20.

SWEEPTSTAKES ON TROTTING.

  • Horse, mare or gelding over four years, T. Dickinson, $25.
  • Horse, mare or gelding under four years, M. Giegoldt, $20.

RACING HORSES.

  • Racking horses, style and action considered, 1st, V. Bell, $15.
  • Racking horse, mare or gelding, speed considered, 1st prem, Smith & Graddy, $10.
  • Fastest time three times around the ring by any horse, mare or gelding over 21 years of age, D. Snyder, $5.
  • Stallion with three or more colts, O. S. Mulford, $25.
  • Mare with one or more colts, C. Bradley, $15.

MULES AND JACKS.

  • Jack of any age, 1st, N. Carpenter, $6; 2d, F. Worley, $3.
  • Jennet of any age, 1st, W. H. Small, $4.
  • Mule three years old and over, 1st, J. M. North, $6; 2d, Jesse Maryman, $3.
  • Mule two years old and over, 1st, Geo. Terrell, $3; 2d, J. V. R. Rockafellow, $2.
  • Sucking mule, 1st, Jacob Miller, $2; 2d, M. Laird, $1.
  • Matched mules, 1st, S. D. Cole, $8.

CATTLE.

  • Bull three years old and under four, 1st, F. Worley, $6.
  • Bull two years old and under three, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $4; 2d, $2.
  • Bull one year old and under two, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $3; 2d, Jos. Becket, $2.
  • Calf, 1st, Geo. Cheek, $2; 2d, $1.
  • Cow four years old and over, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $8; 2d, $4.
  • Heifer two years old and under 3, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $4; 2d, $2.
  • Heifer one year old and under two, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $2; 2d, $1.
  • Calf, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $2.

SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.

  • Herd, J. C. Jenkins, $40.
  • Bull of any age with five or more of his calves, J. C. Jenkins, $10.
  • Cow with one or more calves, J. C. Jenkins, $10.
  • Herd of fat cattle, J. C. Jenkins, $15.
  • Oxen, Wm. Wheeler, $5.

HOGS.

  • Boar 2 years old and over, 1st, O. P. Cobb, $5.
  • One year old and over, 1st, C. Olcott, $4; 2d, O. P. Cobb, $2.
  • Pair shoats under 6 months old, 1st, C. Olcott, $3; 2d, R. W. Curtis, $2.

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Boar with 3 or more pigs, C. Olcott, $10.
  • Sow with 3 or more pigs, 1st, O. P. Cobb, $10.

SHEEP—FINE WOOL.

  • Buck one year old and over, 1st, M. Guard, $5.
  • Ewe, one year old and over, 1st, M. Guard, $4; 2d, $2.
  • Lambs, two in number, 1st, M. Guard, $2.

SHEEP—LONG WOOL.

  • Buck two years old and over, 1st, J. C. Jenkins, $5.
  • Ewe two years old and over, 1st, N. carpenter, $4; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $2.
  • Lambs two in number, 1st, N. Carpenter, $2; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $1.

SHEEP—MIDDLE WOOL.

  • Buck two years old and over, 1st, N. Carpenter, $5; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $3.
  • Buck one year old and under two, 1st, W. H. Small, $4; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $2.
  • Ewe one year old and over, 1st, W. H. Small, $4; 2d, J. C. Jenkins, $2.
  • Lambs, two in number, 1st, W. H. Small, $2; J. C. Bruce, $1.

POULTRY.

  • Bramah Chickens, Jas. Fisk, $2.
  • Ducks, J. Bruce, $1.
  • Turkeys, J. Bruce, $1.
  • Geese, J. Bruce, $1.

VEGETABLES.

  • Early potatoes, J. Clements, $1.
  • Late potatoes, T. J. Cole, $1.
  • Collection potatoes, Jas. North, $2.
  • Parsnips, C. M. Tufts, 50c.
  • Onions, Thos. McCain, 50c.
  • Pumpkins, Mrs. Shoup, 50c.
  • Squashes, Mrs. Shoup, 50c.
  • Watermelons, G. W. Lane, 50c.

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

  • White corn, J. A. Cole, $1.
  • Yellow corn, W. E. McIntosh, $1.
  • Display of corn, John Bruce, $2.
  • Rye, W. E. McIntosh, $1.
  • White Wheat, W. Smith, $1.
  • Red Wheat, W. E. McIntosh, $1.
  • Barley, Jas. Younker, $1.
  • Oats, Wm. Buffington, $1.
  • Timothy Seed, E. Greer, $1.
  • Beans, Thos. Davis, $1.
  • Lima beans, Thos. Davis, $1.

FRUITS.

  • Fall apples, 1st, Reason Reese, $1; 2d, E. B. Hunt, 50c.
  • Display of fall apples, H. Cheek, $2.
  • Winter apples, E. B. Hunt, $1.
  • Display of winter apples, J. B. Ward, $2.
  • Pears, John House, $1.
  • Display of pears, John House, $2.
  • Peaches, H. Cheek, $1.
  • Display of Peaches, H. Cheek, $2.
  • Plums, Mrs. W. Bainum, $1.
  • Grapes, 1st, I. B. Ward, $1; 2d, A. Kleaver, 50c.
  • Display of grapes, I. B. Ward, $2.
  • Quinces, Miss A. Stevens, $1.
  • Display of fruit, all kinds, H. Cheek, $3.

FLOWERS.

  • Bouquet, Julia Lane, $1.
  • Flowers in pots, Dora Gilson, $3.

FARM IMPLEMENTS.

  • Plow for general purposes, B. N. McHenry, $2.
  • Shovel plow, O. P. Cobb & Co. Agts, $1.
  • Side hill plow, B. N. McHenry, Agent, $2.
  • Horse Hay Fork, B. N. McHenry, Agent, $1.
  • Farm gate, Henry Little, $1.
  • Cider mill, O. P. Cobb & Co. Agents, $1.
  • Ax handle, W. Smith, $1.

MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.

  • Cabinet work, Chas. Scheid, $3.
  • Chairs, Aurora Chair Factory, $3.
  • Spring wagon, C. Fisk, $5.
  • Kip boots, A. Junker, $1.
  • Calf boots, A. Junker, $1.
  • Sewing machine, J. W. Perkins, $3.
  • Washing machine, Halcomb & Hays, $1.
  • Churn, B. N. McHenry, Agent, $1.
  • Brooms, J. House, $1.
  • Bar soap, Mrs. W. Bainum, $1.
  • Soft soap, Mrs. Porter, $1.
  • Starch, H. C. Williams, 50c.

DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

  • Flannel, Mrs. O. Bradford, $2.
  • Carpet, Miss Lizzie Bainum, $2.
  • Woolen socks, Mrs. McCreary, $1.
  • Stockings, Mrs. Andrews, $1.
  • Mittens, Mrs. Andrews, $1.
  • Gloves, Mrs. Andrews, $1.
  • Foot mat, Mrs. A. Tufts, $1.
  • Hearth rug, Mrs. G. Mitchell, $1.

NEEDLE WORK—USEFUL.

  • Silk quilt, Mrs. M. J. Shepherd, $10.
  • Worsted quilt, Mrs. T. S. Fish, $8.
  • Calico quilt, Miss Mary Richardson, $6.
  • Worsted comfort, Mrs. E. Ward, $3.
  • Calico comfort, Mrs. E. Ward, $2.
  • Knit counterpane, Mrs. McCullough, $1.
  • Calico dress, Miss Mulvany, $2.
  • Child’s sack or dress, Miss Emma Glardon, $2.
  • Shirt, Mrs. J. P. Walker, $2.

NEEDLE WORK—FANCY.

  • On canvass, Mrs. B. C. Calkins, $2.
  • On cloth, Mrs. B. C. Calkins, $2.
  • On linen, Miss Jenny Glardon, $2.
  • On muslin, Miss N. Babbs, $2.
  • On merino, Mrs. J. McClellen, $1.

CROCHET WORK.

  • Cotton, Miss S. Tolka, $1.
  • Worsted, Mrs. B. C. Calkins, $1.
  • Tatting, Miss Jenny Glardon, $1.

FANCY WORK.

  • Specimen wax fruit, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Specimen wax flowers, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Hair work, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Shell work, Mrs. Collins, $1.
  • Bead work, Miss Lane, $1.
  • Skeleton leaves, Mrs. Collins, $1.

DAIRY PRODUCTS.

  • 5 lbs butter, Mrs. Thos. Chisman, 1st, $4; John Bruce, 2d, $3.
  • 10 lbs cheese, C. M. Tufts, $2.

DRIED FRUIT.

  • Specimen dried fruit, Mrs. T. Davis, $1.
  • Specimen dried vegetables, Miss S. P. Williams, $1.

CANNED FRUIT.

  • Canned peaches, Mrs. E. Ward, $1.
  • Display canned fruit, Mrs. E. Ward, $1.

FRUIT BUTTER.

  • Specimen fruit butter, Mrs. P. Small, $2.
  • Display fruit butter, Mrs. Geo. Mitchell, $3.

JELLIES.

  • Specimen, Miss Emma Hill, $2.
  • Display, Mrs. Mary Plummer, $3.

PRESERVES.

  • Specimen, Mrs. A. Bruce, 1st, $2; Mrs. R. Mason, 2d, $1.
  • Display, Mrs. Geo. Mitchell, $3.

PICKLES.

  • Specimen sweet, Mrs. M. J. Sheppard, $2.
  • Display, Mrs. Emma Ward, $3.
  • Specimen sour, Mrs. M. J. Sheppard, $2.

BREAD AND CAKES.

  • Salt rising bread, Miss A. Bruce, $1.
  • Yeast bread, Miss Jenny Glardon, $1.
  • Corn bread, Miss S. P. Williams, $1.
  • Pound cake, Mrs. E. Crawford, $1.
  • Jelly cake, Mrs. Quigley, $1.
  • Pies, Mrs. R. Mason, $2.

TABLE COMFORTS.

  • Maple sugar, John Bruce, $1.
  • 5 lbs honey, A. Tufts, $2.
  • Maple molasses, H. D. Tufts, $1.
  • Catsup, Mrs. G. W. Mitchell, $1.
  • Specimen native wine, Mrs. T. S. Fisk, $2.
  • Display native wine, Mrs. T. S. Fisk, $3.

EQUESTIANISM.

  • Gentlemen, W. Allen, 1st, $5; L. W. Cobb, 2d, $3.
  • Ladies, Mrs. K. Lail, $25.

MISCELLANEOUS.

  • A. A. Goodaw, water elevator, $1.
  • Miss Mary Giegoldt, chenille on cloth, 50c.
  • Mrs. B. C. Calkins, carriage afghan, $1.
  • Miss Anna Lane, painting, $2.
  • H. P. Speath, Continental cooking stove and trimmings, $2.
  • A. Tufts, beehive, 50c.
  • Master James Stannard, workbox, 50c.
  • Mrs. George Mitchell, agricultural flower, 50c.
  • J. N. Walton, display of photographs, $3.
  • Mrs. Mary Plummer, vegetable wreath, 50c.
  • Miss Sarah R. Stedman, child’s wrapper, 50c.
  • O. P. Cobb & Co., McCherry’s two horse grain drill, $2; Climax five-tooth grain drill, $1.

WORTHY OF MENTION.
Among the articles exhibited in the miscellaneous list, worthy of especial mention, are:

  • Fanning mill, John P. Walker.
  • Cotton stockings, cotton hose, and zephyr scarf, Mrs. B. C. Calkins.
  • Fancy cross, Julia Bush.
  • Cant Dog, W. G. Wheeler
  • Display bead work, Miss Clara Gibson.
  • Patch work by machine, Miss M. Vinson.
  • White cake, Mrs. E. Stedman.
  • Sugar trough gourd, C. E. Tufts.
  • Needle and quilt work by machine, J. W. Perkins.
  • Sponge cake, Miss Belle Buffington.
  • Model machine for testing iron, Howell, croze, and champher, H. F. Stannard.
  • Woolen double coverlet, Mrs. John Brumblay.
  • Brandy peaches, George Cheek.
    Marbled cake, Miss Flora Cheek.
  • Washing machine, Bradford & Meacham. (Entered late for a premium.)
  • Etna mower and raker combined, O. P. Cobb & Co., diploma.
  • Eagle straw cutter, O. P. Cobb & Co., and B. N. McHenry.
  • Organ, T. H. Johnson.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
The officers of the society take this occasion to tender their thanks to the ladies for their kind assistance in decorating the floral hall, and would especially mention the following contributions: Mrs. Sarah Bailey, crape myrtle; Mrs. George Shockley, orange tree in full fruit; Mrs. Josiah Chambers, Mrs. R. E. McCreary, and others.

The Society is also indebted to Mr. Knott, of Cincinnati, for aquaria, fish, stands, bulbs, &c.; to M. Greenwood & Co., Cincinnati, for ornaments for fountain.