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Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1889

Awards from the 1889 Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 29 Aug 1889 – Page 3, Column 4

THE FAIR.

The tenth annual Fair of the Lawrenceburgh Fair Association held last week was a great financial success. The attendance was very large, and the exhibition was all that could be desired.

Below we give a complete list of the awards:

PAINTINGS.

  • Painting in oil, Mrs. Frank Cobb
  • Hand painted cup and saucer, Mrs. George Taft
  • Hand painted plaque, hand painted wall banner, Miss Carrie Walter
  • Kensington painting, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Luster painting, Mrs. E Stumpf
  • Scene from nature, Thomas Wheatley
  • Pencil drawing, Mrs. A. G. Jackson

FLOWERS.

  • Collection geraniums, single plant and collection growing plants, Mrs. A. K. Kohlerman
  • Hanging basket, Mrs. Maggie Inglls
  • Stand growing vines, Mrs. R E Ward
  • Display verbenas, Mary Kitthau

NEEDLEWORK.

  • Worsted tidy, tidy any kind, toilet cushion, lamp mat, fancy work basket, sofa pillow, and knit lace, Miss Emma Jenkinson
  • Chair cover, Miss Lizzie Ferger
  • Bead work, mantle lambrequin, Mrs. George Taft
  • Rick work, dress apron, and fancy knitting, Mrs. Alice Dobell
  • Morning shawl, carriage afghan, raised silk arrasene, childs apron, picture in tapestry, pair slippers, white quilt, cloth patch quilt, log cabin quilt, knit stockings and collection plain knitting, Mrs. A. G. Jackson
  • Crochet work, collection of articles of tissue paper, Miss Lizzie Lansing
  • Work on card board, sweeping cap, hair work, Miss America Sparks
  • Embroidered flannel shirt, toilet set, embroidery on linen, Kensington in crewels, broom holder, scarf for gentleman, complete toilet set, Mrs. D P Stagg
  • Embroidered table scarf, embroidered wall banner, Miss Amanda Wuest
  • Embroidered fire screen, Kensington in silk, chenille work, machine sewing, Miss Binder
  • Embroidery with ribbon, hammered brass, Miss Lou Koehler
  • Arrasene, plush applique, J F Ruby
  • Lace display, crazy cushion, white skirt, rag carpet, knit mittens, knit stockings, Miss Jennie Montgomery
  • Mexican work, display pottery, Mrs. J F Hammerle
  • Dress for child, Mrs. A J Hassmer
  • Kitchen apron, Mrs. D M Skinner
  • Shirt, sewing by hand, Mrs. A S Wood
  • Wax work, natural flowers in worsted, Mrs. Fannie Berkshire
  • Agricultural wreath, Mrs. A E Nowlin
  • Plain sewing, Miss Lida Terrill
  • Turkish rug, Mrs. D A Sparks
  • Foot mat of rags and rug, Mrs. Sallie Haddock
  • Silk crazy quilt, Miss Fannie Kimmell
  • Worsted patch quilt, Miss Fannie Botts
  • Calico patch quilt, Mrs. D Zinser
  • Point lace, Mrs. Cora Stott
  • Hem stitching, Miss Ella Duck
  • Display ferns, Miss Maggie Nowlin

DOMESTIC SKILL.

  • Butter, Mrs. Mary C. Scott
  • Yeast bread, salt rising bread, brown bread, collection of bread, gold cake, marble cake, pound cake, collection of cake, Mrs. A S Wood
  • Corn bread, Mrs. E Butterfield
  • Jelly cake, grand duke cake, Mrs. Richard Mason
  • Sponge cake, silver cake, Mrs. T T Annis
  • Chocolate cake, fruit cake, nut cake, Mrs. A E Nowlin
  • Canned peaches, canned plums, canned cherries, canned tomatoes, canned berries, collection spiced fruit, cucumber pickles, collection fruit butter, jar honey, collection of wine, display fruit, Mrs. A E Nowlin
  • Canned pears, Mrs. Mary Sims
  • Spiced fruit, collection preserves, sweet pickles, collection jellies, box honey comb, gallon apple butter, Mrs. E R Hunt
  • Sweet preserves, mixed pickles, catsup, Mrs. F Withered
  • Blackberry wine, Mrs. Fannie Berkshire

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.

  • Yeast bread, salt rising bread, cookies, Miss Birdie Wood
  • Cake, outline work, Corinne Tebbs
  • Silk embroidery, patching an old garment, Miss Lulu Morrison
  • Linen embroidery, crochet tidy, Jessie Jackson
  • Kensington embroidery, pin cushion, Teana Inglls
  • Crochet cotton tidy, Miss Etta Lowe
  • Crochet lace display, Gracie Gosling
  • Darning an old garment, lamp mat, plain sewing, Pearl Frank
  • Tidy, hand painted placque, Gracie Wymond
  • Dressed doll, dolls wardrobe, worsted tidy, Laura Larimer
  • Crazy cushion, Anna Harsch
  • Collection pressed ferns, best specimen drawing, sketch from nature, Layman Tebbs
  • Fancy apron, Jessie Niemeyer
  • Picture in tapestry, Mollie Knorr
  • Penmanship, Julius Adler

HORSES FOR HEAVY DRAFT.

  • Stallion 4 yrs, J L Mulford, G W Terrill
  • 3 yrs, T W W Sunman, R A Walker
  • 1 yr, W Mulford
  • Colt, Bailey Guard, John Marshall
  • Mares 4 yrs, T W W Sunman
  • 3 yrs, W S Walton, John Emmerson
  • 2 yrs, John Cooper, W S Walton
  • Colt, Edward Gaines, W S Walton
  • Gelding 4 yrs, Joe Jackson, James McKinney
  • 3 yrs, H A Darling

HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.

  • Stalllion 4 yrs, J W Berkshire, J L Rand
  • 3 yrs, O D Cunningham, James W Aylor
  • 2 yrs, J O Hamilton, G C Graddy
  • 1 yr, C N Dickerson, J C Jenkins & Son
  • Colt, R D Hedges, J A Botts & Son
  • Mare 4 yrs, Buck Dickerson, W H Gridley
  • 3 yrs, R D Hedges, J O Hamilton
  • 2 yrs, Harry Voshell, J W Rutherford
  • 1 yr, R D Hedges, J D Conner
  • Colt, E L Aylor, R D Hedges
  • Gelding, 4 yrs, J E Montgomery
  • 3 yrs, E L Riley, Chas Marshall

SADDLE HORSES.

  • Stallion, W T Berkshire, R S Abbott
  • Mare, G C Graddy, R D Hedges
  • Gelding, J E Mountjoy, J C Graddy

LIGHT HARNESS.

  • Stallion 4 yrs, J D Norris, J L Riley
  • 3 yrs, J L Riley, James Bailey
  • 2 yrs, James Bailey, F Dickey
  • 1 yr, James Bailey, C N Dickerson
  • Colt, R D Hedges, J E Botts
  • Mare, 4 yrs, Buck Dickerson, M Giegoldt
  • 3 yrs, J A Botts & Son, J L Riley
  • 2 yrs, J W Rutherford, J L Riley
  • 1 yr, R D Hedges, J W Rutherford
  • Colt, E L Aylor, R D Hedges
  • Gelding 4 yrs, J M Blanton, G W Terrill
  • 3 yrs, E L Riley

MATCHED HORSES.

  • James Bailey, J A Botts & Son

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Stallion, R D Hedges
  • Mare, J L Riley
  • Colt, R D Hedges

MULES,

  • Mule, 3 yrs, Edward Rice, W S Walton
  • Span mules, A B Corbin, Wm Roller

CATTLE.

  • Short horns, J G Robbins & Son, Decatur county
  • Jerseys, J W Meyers, Jennings County

SHEEP.

  • Uriah Privett
  • Enos Hayes
  • J F Elliott
  • J C Jenkins

HOGS.

  • J F Elliott
  • Anders & Vinnedge
  • F Gartin & Son

POULTRY.

  • Brahma fowls, W H Smith
  • Brahma chicks, W F Stott
  • Buff cochin fowls, Harry E James
  • Patridge cochin fowls, Harry E James
  • Patridge cochin chicks, J A Hornung
  • Langshan fowls, Ed Walker
  • Plymouth rock fowls and chicks, Wyandot fowls, Toulouse Geese, White Wyandot fowls and chicks, black game chicks, J A Hornung
  • Wyandot chicks, Henry Shinaman
  • White leghorn fowls and chicks, Okey Nowlin
  • Brown leghorn chicks, Harry Boese
  • Black Spanish fowls and chicks, J Bennett
  • Brown leghorn fowls and chicks, white monorca fowls and chicks, white Plymouth fowls and chicks, black monorca chicks, Harry E James
  • Golden polish fowls, Houdan fowls and chicks, red game bantam chicks, bronze turkeys, heaviest hen, white Holland turkey, old bird, J P Walker
  • Silver Hamburg fowl, Ed Warnford
  • Silver Hamburg chicks, Ed Bateman
  • Red game fowl, Squire Kendrick
  • Red game chicks, silver duck wing chicks, Rudolph Kohlerman
  • Red game bantam fowls, Sherman Vincent
  • Yellow duck wing game, Frank April
  • Gold seabright bantam fowls and chicks, Clide Nowlin
  • Bronze turkey, Rouen duck, heaviest live turkey, Ed Walker
  • Embden geese, Otto Nowlin
  • Pekin ducks, Wm Beckman
  • Heaviest cockerel, W H Smith
  • White Holland turkey, 1889, M Stevens
  • Pekin bantams, Wm Spanagle
  • Black Minorca, Frank Kieffer

VEGETABLES.

  • Lima beans, mango peppers, R E Ward
  • Table beets, early cabbage, winter cabbage cucumbers, sweet corn, winter squash, collection Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, Otha Hayes
  • Carrots, sweet corn, green peas, late potatoes, display of vegetables, George W Turner
  • Cucumbers for pickles, Charles Cochran
  • White onions, red onions, Mrs. Henry Ahouse
  • Tomatoes, E Butterfield
  • Early potatoes, Leonard Randall

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

  • White winter wheat, rye, oats, clover seed, Job Hayes
  • Amber winter wheat, white corn, Otha Hayes
  • Barley, display of grain, J P Walker
  • Timothy seed, G W Turner
  • Yellow corn, E Butterfield
    FRUIT.
  • Summer apples, single variety of peaches, Solomon Hayes
  • Fall apples, display apples, display peaches, display pears, quinces, display of fruits, Samuel Turner
  • Winter apples, Leonard Randall
  • Single variety plums, Mrs. J H Rus
  • Display plums, George Fahlbush
  • Single variety peaches, T T Annis
  • Grapes, E V Hunt

FOOT RACE.

  • Arthur Alloway
  • Charles Watts
  • Wm H Bowman

Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1887

Awards from the 1887 Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 1 Sep 1887 – Page 2, Column 3

THE FAIR.

LIST OF BLUE RIBBON TAKERS.

The following is a complete list of the premium takers in the various departments, the premium list is omitted on account of space:

HEAVEY DRAFT HORSES.

J. L. Mulford, Capt. G. W. Terrill, J. W. Clore, Harrison Peters, James McKinney, Robt. Huddleston, Elias Small, Wm. M. McConnell, Wm. Livingston, James Jackson, C. W. Robinson, T. H. Johnston.

HORSES FOR GERERAL PURPOSE.

J. W. Berkshire, John R. Cole & Son, E. R. Hunt, J. W. Crouch, J. Hambrick, J. L. Riley, Joe Ferris, J. T. Gaines, M. L. Bond, E. V. Mitchell, Ed. Gaines, Leonard Randall, T. H. Johnston, Wm. Livingston, Thomas M. Guard.

SADDLE HORSES.

J. W. Berkshire, J. W. Crouch, M. L. Bond, Newt Wheeler, John R. Cole & Son, Frank Hilbert.

HORSES FOR LIGHT HARNESS.

J. D. Norris, E. R. Hunt, J. R. Cole, Keller & Co., J. Hambrick, J. L. Riley, J. C. Jenkins & Son, J. W. Berkshire, J. T. Gaines, Wm. Christie, George Terrill Jr., Jacob Piatt, J. W. Johnston, T. H. Johnston, Leonard Randell, Wm. Livingston, Early & Daniel, Sam McElfresh.

MATCH HORSES.

J. C. Jenkins, Jacob Piatt.

SWEEPSTAKES.

John R. Cole, G W Terrill, J L Riley, William Livingston, J W Crouch, J D Norris.

JACKS AND MULES.

J L Mulford, J W Gaines, William Young, E A Turner, A S Bossong, A B Corbin.

SHORT-HORN CATTLE.

Powell & Heck, J G Robbins & Sons, T McCreary, J C Jenkins.

JERSEYS.

William Baker, J H Brown, R Collier, G W Johnston, Alf Chambers.

HOLSTENS.

W H Keller & Co.

SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.

Powell & Heck, J G Robbins & Sons, T McCreary, Wm Baker, J H Brown, W H Keller.

SHEEP.

Uriah Privett & Bro., Wm Chambers, E Butterfield, R Randall.

HOGS.

Jasper Heck, H L Nowlin, L W Hamilton, W E Stewart.

POULTRY.

George L Gatch, Frank Perlee, T A Mendenhall, J W Crise, George Fahlbush, J P Walker, E G Hayes, Harry Warneford, J A Hornung, Henry Shinaman, Oakey Nowlin, Sherman Vincent, John Bennett, Tom Fitch, E B Vincent, George Taylor, Henry Hornung, J F Nowlin.

VEGETABLES, GRAIN AND FRUIT.

George W Turner, Otha Hayes, Chas Cochran, J M Moody, R Collier, J P Walker, H L Nowlin, E R Hunt, Geo Backman, D A Hanna, George Fahlbush.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Wm Fike, George L Gatch, Singer Sewing Manchine, G S Lozier, Henry Truitt, L S Gidding, Albert Wuest, Scott Heustis, Henry Poellman, F Spicers.

ART.

Mrs. Nannie Early, Keiffer Bros., Mrs. P D Stagg, Emma Kimmel, Lulu Koehler, Clara Gazley, Strilla Chittenden, Charles D Sparks, Mrs. Henry Russe.

FLOWERS.

Mrs. Mary Beckenholdt, Mrs. Jennie Frank.

LADIES’ DEPARTMENT.

Mrs. A G Jackson, Mrs. P Grooms, Strilla Chittenden, Anna Hamburg, Lillian Noble, Mrs. P D Stagg, Mrs. Lou Noble, Louisa Dennis, Lizzie Smith, Anna Parks, Mary Parks, Clara Gazley, Mrs. W J Crisler, Miss Z Jackson, Jennie Frank, Lizzie Clark, Fannie Berkshire, Mrs. Henry Russe, Mrs. R A Larimer, Lida Meeker, Mrs. S Ward, Lena Wuest, Mrs. J H Brown, Layman Tebbs, Mrs. Charles Owen.

DOMESTIC SKILL.

Mrs. Alice Hill, Mrs. M J Mendell, Mrs. E Butterfield, Mrs. M L Annis, Grace White, Abbie McKinney, Mrs. John F. Sembach, Laura Crisler, Elizabeth McKinney.

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.

Laura Larimer, Etna Jackson, Rosa Fetzer, Anna Davidson, Anna Zettler, Nona Crislwer, Etta Woodbridge, Belle Beggs, Katie Oertling, Grace Wymond, Carrie Moore, Lily Rief.

Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1886

Awards from the 1886 Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 30 Sep 1886 – Page 3, Column 3

THE FAIR.

Another glorious and complete success must be recorded for the Lawrenceburg Fair. The Seventh annual exhibition closed on Saturday, a grand triumph, amid the plaudits and to the satisfaction of the many thousand who were in attendance.

Below we publish a complete list of the successful competitors. Lack of space compels us to omit the list of awards in full:

HEAVY DRAFT HORSES.

W. S. Walton, George W. Terrill, J. W. Clore, T. M. Guard, John Harvies, James McKinney, Robert Huddleston, Leonard Haag, J. G. Parks, B J Crisler, Fred Peters, Wm. Livingston, C. H. McKinney, T. C. Craig, John L. Mulford.

GENERAL PURPOSE HORSES.

J. W. Laile, Riddell & Norris, John L. Rand, James Renn, J. C. Hamilton, F. C. Buffington, J. E. Randall, J. L. Riley, J. W. Watts, A. J. Brooks, John Yanney, Jacob Piatt, C. F. Mulford, J. D. Connor, Wm. Livingston, W. B. Arnold, Ben P. Easton, C. E. Carpenter.

SADDLE HORSES.

Riddell & Norris, M. L. Bond, J. C. Jenkins & Sons, T. C. Graddy, C. E. Carpenter.

LIGHT HARNESS HORSES.

Riddell & Norris, J. B. Curtis, John L. Rand, George W. Terrill, F. C. Buffington, J. C. Hamilton, A. F. Arnold, J. L. Riley, Wm. Downton, Sam Cooper, John R. Cole, Wm Mullen, J. W. Johnston, John Yanney, J. D. Conner, W. A. Crigler, W. B. Arnold, Ben P Easton, J. W. Laile.

SWEEPSTAKES.

Ben P Easton, Riddell & Norris, John R Cole, J L Riley, J W Watts, J W Laile.

CATTLE.

E S Frazee, Thos McCreary, J C Jenkins & Son, J. W. Meyers, G. W. Johnston, J H Brown, R Collier, Wm Baker.

SHEEP.

W Privett & Bro., Alva Miller, E Butterfield, Wm Chambers, Hall & House, J C Jenkins & Son.

HOGS.

J C Hamilton, C L Lee, H L Nowlin, Hall & House, J L Jewett, S M Crist.

POULTRY.

Wm Nevitt, Isidore Harry, George Fahlbush, James P Walker, George L Gatch, J H Brown, J H Hornung, Okey Nowlin, C L Lee, Henry Shinaman, H C Vincent, Alva Miller.

FRUIT.

David Hanna, J D Connor, David Wade, J Campbell, Enos Hayes.

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

T B Winkley, J P Walker, Otha Hayes, H L Nowlin, Enos Hayes, F J Leeds.

VEGETABLES.

J W Walker, J Campbell, Mrs. G W Hall, Mrs. Annie E Nowlin, H L Nowlin, Thomas McKinney, Otha Hayes, Mrs. Nancy Walker, E D Clements, Mrs. E A Helphenstine, Mahlon McKinney, Enos Hayes.

FINE ART DEPARTMENT.

Mrs. Lee Early, Miss Gray Pattison, Frank Tittle, Miss Maggie Breakey, Mrs. P D Stagg, Emma Kimmel, Edith Spencer, Miss Nellie Baker, Mrs. Jennie Swift.

FLOWERS.

Simon Humfeldt, Mrs. Jennie Frank, A S Hassmer.

WOOD WORK.

George Truitt, Albert Wuest, Albert Gregg, Henry Truitt, J M Hall, C S Hisey, John Knoeble, J R Kuhlman.

DOMESTIC SKILL.

Mrs. Carrie Campbell, Mrs. Laura Crisler, Mrs. Ann Mason, Mrs. G W Wood, Mrs. Emma Stitt, Miss Nannie Griffin, Miss Fannie Vanhorn, Mrs. Jennie Frank, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Alice Hunt, Mrs. Eva Rittenhouse, Mrs. F LWithered, Mrs. M E Grubbs, Miss Esther Griffin, Mrs. Mary Johnson.

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.

Ida Shaw, Laura Larimer, Eugenia Berkshire, Mattie Sheldon, Mamie McClellen, Josie Jackson, Lillian Hyatt, Annie Zettler, Nona Crisler, Anna Davidson, Mary Loyd, Clara Snyder, Pearl Frank, Mamie Reif, Lawrence Barnard, Leyman Tebbs.

NEEDLE WORK.

Miss Stella Chittenden, Mrs. Jennie Frank, Mrs. P D Stagg, Miss Anna Heimburg, Mrs. Mary Beckenholdt, Mrs. A G Jackson, Mrs. Anna D Parks, Miss Mattie McClellen, Mrs. W T Crisler, Mrs. Charles Hayes, Miss Alma Buell, Angie Baker, Miss Amanda Wuest, America J Sparks, Miss Marion Stark, Miss Lou Cooper, Miss Jennie Swift, Mrs. Richard Nelson, Pearl Frank, Mrs. G W Wood, Mrs. Maggie Burton, Miss Kate Q Terrill, Miss Emma Minor, Mrs. J W Berkshire, Miss Nina Bigney, Miss Lizzie Smith, Hannah Huffman, Mrs. Gutzwiller, Miss Emma Penny, Miss Alice Hunt, Miss Alice Langley, Mrs. M J Murdock, Mrs. Mary Johnston, Mrs. Robert Kellogg, Miss Lilly Pfalzgraf, Mrs. Rhoda Larimer.

Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1885

Awards from the 1885 Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 27 Aug 1885 – Page 2, Column 4

THE FAIR OF 1885.
Classified List of Awards and Premiums.

HORSE DEPARTMENT.

Class 1—Horses for Heavy Draft.

  • Stallion 4 yrs old and over, W S Walton, Geo W Terrill.
  • Stallion 3 yrs old, Geo W Terrill.
  • Stallion 2 yrs old, M S Wainscott, Benj. Chidlaw.
  • Stallion 1 yr old, M S Wainscott.
  • Stallion colt, W A Gaines, James Barnett.
  • Mare 4 yrs old and over, B F Preble, Geo C Miller.
  • Mare 3 yrs old, Robert Huddleston.
  • Mare 2 yrs old, Aldred & Lee, Wm. McConnell.
  • Mare 1 yr old, Geo C Miller, James Barnett.
  • Mare Colt, B J Crisler, W McConnell
  • Gelding 6 yrs old and over, T C Craig, J L Mulford
  • Gelding under 4 yrs, J G Parks.

Class 2—Horses for General Purposes.

  • Stallion 4 yrs old and over, Riddle & Norris, J. J. Crouch.
  • Stallion 3 yrs old, J J Crouch, Riddle & Norris.
  • Stallion 2 yrs old, M P Wainscott, John Harvis.
  • Yearling Stallion, M P Wainscott, T M Guard.
  • Sucking Stallion, Riddle & Norris, G T Gaines.
  • Mare 4 yrs old and over, J D Conner, Charles Vorshell.
  • Mare 3 yrs old, Geo C Miller, Julius White.
  • Mare 2 yrs old, John R Cole, J H Harris.
  • Yearling mare, John L Mulford.
  • Sucking mare, Adam Huffman, J D Connor.
  • Gelding 4 yrs old and over, Otto Fromholtz, E P Dameron.
  • Gelding under 4 yrs old, John L Mulford, J. D. Conner.

Class 3—Saddle Horses.

  • Stallion of any age, W A Crigler, Riddle & Norris.
  • Mare of any age, Julius White, Charles Voshell.
  • Gelding of any age, Otto Fromholtz, E P Dameron.

Class 4—Horses for Light Harness.

  • Stallion 4 yrs old and over, Buck Dickerson, Riddle & Norris
  • Stallion 3 yrs old, J J Crouch, Riddle & Norris
  • Stallion 2 yrs old, M F Wainscott, John Harris
  • Stallion 1 yr old, M F Wainscott, T M Guard
  • Sucking stallion, G T Gaines, S T Johnston
  • Mare 4 yrs old and over, Wm O’Brien, John R Cole
  • Mare 3 yrs old, J J Crouch, Riddle & Norris
  • Mare 2 yrs old, John R Cole, J H Harris
  • Mare 1 yr old, Jacob Piatt, J G Parks
  • Sucking mare, J D Conner, J C Turner
  • Gelding 4 yrs old and over, Otto Fromholz, John R Cole
  • Geldings under 4 yrs, J G Parks, J D Conner

Class 5—Match Horses.

  • The first premium was awarded to Riddle & Norris of Boone County, Ky., and the second to S. F Johnson of Friendship, Ripley County, Ind.

Class 6—Sweepstakes on Stallions and Mares.

  • Stallion and two or more of his colts, John R Cole
  • Brood mare and two or more of her colts, J D Conner
  • Sucking colt, James Barnet

Class 7—Sweepstakes on Horses.

  • Otto Fromholz of Alexandria, Ky., captured the premiums in both.

Class 8—Jacks and Mules.

  • Jack of any age, J W Gaines, George Kirkwood
  • Mule 3 yrs old and over, J W Gaines, Wm Hayes
  • Mule 2 yrs, B F Preble, O W Grubbs
  • Mule 1 yr old, J W Gaines, Robert Huddleston
  • Mule colt, J W Gaines
  • Span of mules in harness, A B Corbin, Wm Hayes

Cattle Department.

  • Fine displays of short horns were made by J G Robbins & Sons of Decature county, E S Frazee of Rush county, and Bennett Powell of Shelby county. George E Rouse of Boone county, Ky., capture the first premium in two classes. A fine show of Jersey cattle by J. G. Meyers of Jennings county. G W Johnston and Ralph Collier of this county also captured several premiums.

Sheep Department.

  • Fine exhibits were made in Fine, Middle and Long Wools by Privett Bros. of Decatur county and E Butterfield of this county.

Hog Department.

  • Albert Houze of Switzerland county took most of the premiums and John Ferguson of the same county was equally fortunate.

Vegetables and Fruits.

  • For the greatest and best variety of vegetables and root crops grown by one exhibitor the blue ribbon was awarded to Hayes & Searsey of Elizabethtown, O.; and for the best display and greatest variety of fruits, F. W. Grimsley of Dillsboro eclipsed all his rivals.

Class 29—Pictures Executed by Exhibitor.

  • Landscape on oil, Miss Pauline Kirtley
  • Portrait on oil, Miss Pauline Kirtley
  • Crayon paintings, Miss Blanche Chaplin

Class 34—Textile Fabrics.

  • Pair blankets, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Ten yards checked flannel, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Display boy clothing, custom, Mrs. A G Jackson

Class 36—Artificial Flowers, etc.

  • Handsomest skeletonized leaves, Miss Stella Chittenden
  • Most natural wax bouquet, Jos Garnier
  • Most natural wax fruit, Jos Garnier
  • Preserved leaves and flowers, Mrs. R A Larimer
  • Hair work, Mrs. Emma Lux
  • Hair wig and jewelry, Mrs. Robert Killough
  • Shell work, Mrs. America J. Sparks
  • Stocked aquarium, Mrs. R A Larimer
  • Show flying birds, Josephine Hayes
  • Wax flower, Jos Garnier
  • Artificial bouquet, Miss Lulu Koehler
  • Ornamental leather work, Mrs. A J Sparks

Class 37—Embroidery and Needle Work.

  • Worsted tidy, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Tidy of any kind, Miss Alice Langley
  • Ottoman cover; chair cover, any kind, and lamp mat of any kind, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Picture on tapestry, Mrs. R A Larimer
  • Toilet mat, worsted, Miss Stella Chittenden
  • Toilet mat, any kind, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Lamp mat, worsted, Miss Alice Langley
  • Bead work, Miss Alice Langley
  • Shawl in worsted, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Infant’s slip, Stella Chittenden
  • Sofa pillow, Miss Anna Mary, Aurora, Ind.
  • Child’s sacque, Miss Anna Hamburg
  • Pair ladies’ mittens, Mrs. John Standriff
  • Pair gentleman’s mittens, Miss Stella Chittenden
  • Piece work in silver card board, Mrs. Emma Keen
  • Scarf for gentleman, Miss Stella Chittenden
  • Breakfast shawl, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Gentleman’s morning gown, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Pair of slippers, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Embroidered flannel skirt, Miss Stella Chittenden
  • Embroidered handkerchief, Miss Stella Chittenden
  • Embroidered stockings, Miss Stella Chittenden
  • Lace handkerchief, hand made, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Lace collar and cuffs, hand made, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Lace, one yard or more, Mrs. Mary Johnson
  • Etching, in silk or cotton, Mrs. Warren Tebbs

Class 38.

  • Infant’s afghan, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • Carriage Robe, Mrs. P D Stagg
  • White skirt for lady, Mrs. Kate Sheldon
  • Colored skirt for lady, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Morning wrapper for lady, Mrs. Robert Kellough
  • Dress apron, Miss Emma Kimmel
  • Kitchen apron, Mrs. A S Wood, Aurora
  • Hand made shirt, new, Mrs. A S Wood
  • Pillow shams, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Natural flowers in worsted, Miss Mary Schimpf
  • Night dress for lady, Mrs. Kate Sheldon
  • Counterpane, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Dress for child, Mrs. A G Jackson
  • Best made and neatest calico dress, Miss Esther Griffin
  • Door rug, any kind, Mrs. Mary Johnson
  • Patched garmet, Mrs. R A Larimer
  • Mrs. P D Stagg took premiums on following articles: darned old sock, pair knit socks, ten yards rag carpet, display machine sewing, white quilt, solid work on muslin.
  • Mrs. A G Jackson took premiums on following articles: patch work quilt, log cabin quilt, silk quilt, scrap sack or basket, crochet work in feather edge, worsted patch work quilt, cloth patch work quilt, calico patch work quilt, comforter, floor mat, embroidered skirt, display of tetting, display of plain knitting, tidy in lace or darned net.
  • Miss Stella Chittenden took premiums on following articles: work basket, child’s apron, display hand sewing, crazy quilt in silk, infant’s embroidered hood, darned net spread and pillow shams, complete toilet set.
  • Bracket work lambrequin for windows, Mrs. S. Phelps.
  • Hearth rug, Mrs. Edith Wilson
  • Sweeping cap, Mrs. America J Sparks
  • Needle work (ornamental), Miss Amelia Stichtenoth
  • Tidy in tetting, knit or crochet, Miss Alice Langley
  • Embroidered toilet set, Miss Alice Langley
  • Embroidered portiere curtain, Mrs. R A Larimer
  • Display fancy knitting, Mrs. Stagenwald
  • General display of knitting, Mrs. Ann Wilson

In the Culinary Department of Class 39 the entries were quite numerous. Mrs. Mary Johnston, of Aurora, was the successful contestant for best loaf of yeast bread; Mrs. A S Wood, also of Aurora, took the premiums on best loaf of bakers and salt rising bread. Mrs. R A Larimer, of this city, best loaf of brown, and Mrs. Richard Mason, also of this city, best loaf of corn bread. Mrs. Carrie Campbell, of Guilford, took premiums for best butter.

Most of premiums in Class 40—Fruit preparations, pickles, honey, etc., were awarded to Mrs. Esther Griffin, of Aurora.

Class 41—for girls and boys under 16, was well represented. Miss Laura Larimer, of this city, captured nine premiums and Miss Julia Allen, of Switzerland county, eight, these two young Misses being the chief competitors. Leyman Tebbs, son of County Clerk Tebbs, was awarded a premium for a sketch from nature that was worthy of especial mention.

Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1884

Awards of the 1884 Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 28 Aug 1884 – Page 3, Column 3

THE FAIR.

HORSES FOR HEAVY DRAFT.

  • Stallion 4 years old, 1st, N. S. Walton; 2d, G. W. Terrill & Son.
  • Stallion 2 years old, 1st, J. L. L. Mulford & Son.
  • Stallions, 2 years old, 1st, G. W. Terrill & Son; 2d, J. R. Cole & Son.
  • Stallion 1 year old, 1st, W. T. Wainscot.
  • Stallion colt, 1st, R. A. Walker; 2d, J. P. Livingston.
  • Mare 4 years old, 1st, J. L. Mulford & Son; 2d, L. Prichard.
  • Mare 3 years old, 1st, Elias Small; 2d, A. L. Bruce.
  • Mare 2 years old, 1st, Robert Huddleston; 2d, Geo Yowell.
  • Mare 1 year old, 1st, W. T. Wainscot; 2d, L. Prichard.
  • Mare colt, 1st, J. G. Parks; 2d, L Prichard.
  • Gelding 4 years old, 1st, Thos. Craig; 2d, J R Cole.
  • Gelding under 4 years, 1st, Charles Johnson; 2d, J G Parks.

HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.

  • Stallion 4 years old, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, S T Johnson.
  • Stallion 3 years, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, John Hisey.
  • Stallion 2 years old, 1st, F W Cole; 2d, J R Cole & Son.
  • Stallion 1 year old, 1st, W T Wainscot; 2d, J R Cole.
  • Stallion colt, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, Wm Arnold.
  • Mare 4 years old, 1st, Ben P Easton; 2d, Matt White.
  • Mare 3 years old, 1st, John Yanny; 2d, Wm Gaines.
  • Mare 2 years old, 1st, Edward Botts; 2d, Riddle & Norris.
  • Mare 1 year old, 1st, A G Jackson; 2d, George E Rouse.
  • Mare colt, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, Edward Gaines.
  • Gelding 4 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, R A Brady.
  • Gelding under 4 years, 1st, Wm Arnold; 2d, J D Conner.

SADDLE HORSES.

  • Stallion, any age, 1st, J R Cole & Son; 2d, J B Gosney.
  • Mare any age, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, Mat White.
  • Gelding any age, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, R A Brady.

HORSES FOR LIGHT HARNESS.

  • Stallion 4 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, B P Gosney.
  • Stallion 3 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, John Hisey.
  • Stallion 2 years old, 1st, J H Dickerson; 2d, J C Turner.
  • Stallion 1 year old, 1st, G W Terrill & Sons; 2d, John Harves.
  • Stallion colt, 1st, J M Horton; 2d, J E Botts.
  • Mare 4 years old, 1st, Jesse Hunt; 2d, Robert Clore.
  • Mare 3 years old, 1st, Wm Gaines; 2d, John Yanney.
  • Mare 2 years old, 1st, Edward Botts; 2d, Riddle & Norris.
  • Mare colt, 1st, Robert Clore; 2d, J M Horton.
    Gelding 4 years old, 1st, Riddle & Norris; 2d, Mat White.
  • Gelding under 4 years, 1st, C G Duncan; 2d, Wm Arnold.

MATCHED HORSES.

  • Pair matched horses, 1st, Ben P Easton; 2d, S T Jackson.

SWEEPSTAKES ON STALLIONS AND HORSES.

  • Stallion and two or more colts, 1st, J M Horton.
  • Brood mare and colts, 1st, F W Cole.
  • Sucking colt, 1st, J M Horton.

SWEEPSTAKES ON HORSES.

  • Horses for all uses, 1st, Ben P Easton.
  • Harness animal, 1st, Riddle & Norris.

JACKS AND MULES.

  • Jack any age, 1st, John W Gaines; 2d, Greenville Wilson.
  • Mule, three years old, 1st, H A Hill; 2d, Wm Hayes.
  • Mule two years old, 1st, Alvin Works; 2d, J W Chance.
  • Mule one year old, 1st, O W Grubbs.
  • Mule colt, 1st, John W Gaines.
  • Span mules, 1st, W B Corbin; 2d, H A Hill.

SHORT HORN CATTLE.

  • Bull three years old, 1st, Geo E Rouse; 2d, E S Frazee.
  • Bull two years old, 1st, W D Cooper; 2d, J G Robins & Sons.
  • Bull one year old, 1st, J G Robins & Sons; 2d, W D Cooper.
  • Bull Calf, 1st, E S Frazee; 2d, J G Robins & Sons.
  • Cow three years, 1st, W D Cooper; 2d, J G Robins & Sons.
  • Cow two years, 1st, W D Cooper; 2d, E S Frazee.
  • Heifer one year, 1st, J G Robbins & Sons; 2d, W D Cooper.
  • Heifer calf, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, W D Cooper.

JERSEY CATTLE.

  • Bull three years, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, G W Johnson.
  • Bull two years, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, Alfred Scott.
  • Bull one year old, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, E S Downey.
  • Bull calf, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, Lee Scott.
  • Cow three years, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, J W Myers.
  • Cow two years, 1st, G W Johnson; 2d, J H Brown.
  • Heifer one year, 1st, G W Johnson; 2d, J H Brown.
  • Heifer calf, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, A E Chambers.

SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.

  • Bull of any age, 1st, G E Rouse.
  • Cow any age, 1st, E S Frazee.

HERDS OF CATTLE.

  • Herds short horns, 1st, E S Frazee; 2d, W D Cooper.
  • Herd Jerseys, 1st, J W Myers; 2d, G W Johnson.

FINE WOOL SHEEP.

  • Buck, one year, 1st, E Butterfield; 2d, Louis M. Marlow.
  • Buck lamb, 1st, L M Marlow; 2d, E Butterfield.
  • Ewe on eyear, 1st, L M Marlow; 2d, L M Marlow.
  • Ewe lamb, 1st, L M Marlow; 2d, L M Marlow.

MIDDLE WOOL SHEEP.

  • Buck one year, 1st, J M Marlow; 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Buck lamb, 1st, J M Marlow; 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe one year, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe lamb, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.

LONG WOOL SHEEP.

  • Buck on year, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Buck lamb, 1st, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe lamb, 1st & 2d, J M Marlow.

SWEEPSTAKES ON SHEEP.

  • Buck any age, J M Marlow.
  • Ewe any age, J M Marlow.
  • Herd any age or breed, J M Marlow.

BERKSHIRE, ESSEX AND SUFFOLK HOGS.

  • Boar one year, 1st, J M Hall; 2d, Jacob Groves.
  • Boar one year, 1st, Jacob Grovus; 2d, C L Lee.
  • Boar under on eyear, 1st, J M Hall.
  • Boar six months, 1st, L J M Hall.
  • Boar six months, 1st, L J Hamilton; 2d, J M Hall.
  • Sow two years, 1st, Jacob Groves; 2d, J M Hall.
  • Sow one year, 1st, J M Hall; 3d, L W Hamilton.
  • Sow under one year, 1st, J M Hall.
  • Sow under six months, 1st, J M Hall; 2d, L W Hamilton.
  • Pair Pigs, six months, J. Groves; 2d, J M Hamilton.

POLAND CHINA, CHESTER WHITE, JERSEY REDS HOGS.

  • Boar two years, 1st, John Jewett.
  • Boar one year, 1st, L J Hamilton; 2d, John Jewett.
  • Boar under one year, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, S E Rogers.
  • Boar under 6 months, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, J M Hall.
  • Sow two years old, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John F Houza.
  • Sow one year, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John Jewett.
  • Sow under one year, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John Chidlaw.
  • Sow under 6 months, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, John Chidlaw.
  • Pair pigs, 1st, L W Hamilton; 2d, L W Hamilton.

SWEEPSTAKES ON HOGS.

  • Boar, large breed, 1st, John Jewett.
  • Boar, small, L W Hamilton
  • Sow, large, L W Hamilton
  • Sow, small, J M Hall
  • Herd, large breed, John Jewett
  • Herd, small breed, J M Hall

POULTRY.

  • Light Brahmas, C L Lee.
  • Dark Brahmas, C L Lee.
  • Buff Cochin, John Sortwell.
  • Partridge Cochin, C L Lee.
  • Black Cochin, J P Walker.
  • Black Spanish, C L Lee.
  • White Leghorn, C L Lee.
  • Brown Leghorn, J W Bannister.
  • Houdons, J P Walker.
  • Polish, J P Walker.
  • Plymouth Rock, Ant. Hayes.
  • Goldlace Sprang Bantams, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Bronze Turkey, C L Lee.
  • White Turkey, Ant. Hayes.
  • Tolousse Goose, Ant. Hayes.
  • Bremin Geese, C L Lee.
  • Aylesbury Ducks, J P Walker.
  • Rouen Ducks, J P Walker.
  • Pekin Ducks, E Jones.
  • White Guinea Fowls, John Buffington.
  • Common Guinea, C L Lee.
  • Collection Poultry, C L Lee.

VEGETABLES AND ROOT CROPS.

  • Pk soup beans, J P Walker.
  • Hf bu table beets, Enos Hayes.
  • Hf bu beets for stock, Otho Hayes.
  • Hf doz winter cabbage, Mrs. Mary Ahouse.
  • Pk table carrots, Mrs. Walz.
  • Cucumber pickles, Jas. McKinney.
  • Doz sweet corn, E. Butterfield.
  • Collect. Sweet corn, Lester Jackson.
  • Hf bu white onions, Otho Hayes.
  • Hf bu red or yellow onions, J B Feist.
  • Doz mango peppers, Jos M Bossong.
  • Doz pumpkins, Henry Fullerton.
  • Doz radishes, Otho Hayes.
  • Doz winter squashes, Otho Hayes.
  • Half bu tomatoes, Jas McKinney.
  • Bu early potatoes, J P Walker.
  • Bu late potatoes, A D Hopping.
  • Collec Irish Potatoes, Otho Hayes.
  • Bu sweet potatoes, J B Feist.
  • Variety vegetable and root crops, J P Walker.

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

  • Bu red wheat, John Yanney.
  • Bu amber wheat, J Campbell.
  • Bu rye, J M Bossong.
  • Rye oats, R Collier.
  • Bu Barley, John Yanney.
  • Bu timothy seed, J Campbell.
  • Bu unshelled w. corn, Lester Jackson.
  • Spec. prem. by G W Terrill, 1st, Hayden Jordan; 2d, M V Cave.

FRUITS.

  • Variety summer apples, Sol H Hayes.
  • Variety fall apples, Henry Barlow.
  • Variety winter apples, F W Grimsley.
  • Greatest variety apples, Sol H Hayes.
  • Variety pears, E B Hunt.
  • Greatest variety pears, I B Ward.
  • Quinces, George Fahlbush.
  • Greatest variety fruit, Sol H Hayes.
  • Greatest variety grapes, Geo Fahlbush.

WOOD AND IRON.

  • Parlor Furniture, Ed H Holthouse.
  • Wooden Ware, Mrs. Jennie Foster.
  • Wood Carving, R W Cambell.

CLASS No. 29.

  • Landscape painting in oil, Miss L F Collins.
  • Portrait painting in oil, Gray Pattison.
  • Landscape painting water color, Gray Pattison.
  • Portrait painting water color, Gray Pattison.
  • Crayon painting, Sherman Vincent.
  • Collection photos, Mrs. Geo Freyn.

CLASS No. 30.

  • Collection pictures, Mrs. J M Brown.

CLASS No. 31.

  • Ornamental penmanship, Miss Garrigus.

PROFESSIONAL FLORIST.

  • Variety roses, Ida Vogel.
  • Variety evergreens, Ida Vogel.
  • Variety flowering shrubs, Ida Vogel.
  • Variety flowers, any kind, Ida Vogel.
  • Display floral ornaments, S Humfeldt.

AMATEUR FLORIST.

  • Greenhouse flowers, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Dahlicas, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
  • Fushias, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Cut roses, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Verbenas, Dr. Collins.
  • Cut flowers, all kinds, Dr. Collins.
  • Flowers in pots, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Floral ornaments, Dr. Collins.
  • Oleander, Anna Elder.
  • Foliage plants, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Ivy vines, Mrs. F M Gatch.
  • Tube roses, O W Grubbs.
  • Hanging basket, Mrs. F M Gatch.

TEXTILE FABRICS.

  • Ten yds jeans, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Pair blankets, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • 10 yds plain flannel, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • 10 yds checked flannel, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • 10 yds home-made cloth, Mrs. P D Stagg.

CLOTHS AND LEATHER.

  • Carriage, buggy and draft harness, J W Roberts.
  • Saddle and bridle, J W Roberts.
  • Boots and shoes, J W Roberts.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.

  • Wax fruit, Joe Garnier.
  • Preserved leaves and flowers, Mrs. R A Larimer.
  • Hair work, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Hair wig and jewelry, Mrs. R Killough.
  • Shell work, America J Sparks.
  • Stocked aquarium, Mrs. R A Larimer.
  • Show living birds, Mrs. Edward Jones.
  • Wax flowers, Joe Garnier.
  • Wax work, Miss Emma Vogel.
  • Artificial bouquet, Mrs. Blanche Sheperd.
  • Feather work, Miss Anna Appiarins.
  • Leather work, America J. Sparks.

NEEDLE WORK.

  • Worsted tidy, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Tidy, any kind, Nina T. Bigney.
  • Ottoman cover, Mrs. L H Sherman.
  • Chair cover, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Picture in tapestry, Miss J Verdin.
  • Toilet mat worsted, Mrs. G Beckenholdt.
  • Toilet mat, any kind, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Lamp mat, worsted, Mrs. F Hathaway.
  • Lamp mat, any kind, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Bead work, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Shawl, in worsted, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Infant’s slip, Mrs. Lida Nelson.
  • Sofa pillow, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Child’s sack, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Ladies’ mittens, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Gent’s mittens, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Scarf for gentlemen, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Breakfast shawl, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Gents’ morning gown, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Pair slippers, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Emb flannel skirt, Mrs. Ezra Hayes.
  • Emb handkerchief, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Emb stockings, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Lace handkerchiefs, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Lace collars, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Lace 1 yard, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Etching in silk, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Drawn rug, Mrs. Dille.

CLASS No. 38.

  • Infant’s afghan, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • Carriage robe, Mrs. P D Stagg.
  • White skirt for lady, Mary Berkshire.
  • Colored skirt for lady, Mrs. L H Sherman.
  • Morning wrapper for lady, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Dress apron, Mrs. Dille.
  • Kitchen apron, Mrs. Dille.
  • Sleeping cap, Mrs. Dille.
  • Handmade shirt, Mrs. Dille.
  • Pillow shams, Mrs. Dille.
  • Natural flower in worsted, Mary Shimpf.
  • Night dress for lady, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Counter pane, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Dress for child, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Calico dress, Mary J. Johnson.
  • Door rug, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Patched garment, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Darned old sock, Mrs. R. A. Larimer.
  • Pair knit socks, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Patch quilt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Log cabin quilt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Silk quilt, Mrs. Stagg.
  • 10 yds rag carpet, Mrs. Dille.
  • Work basket, Anna Hamberg.
  • Childs’ apron, Mrs. Dille.
  • Scrap sackor basket, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Hand sewing, Mrs. Dille.
  • Machine sewing, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Embroidered work in feather edge, Mrs. Geo Beckenholdt.
  • Bracket work, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Hearth rug, Mrs. Stagg.
  • White rug, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Crazy quilt, Mrs. Wm Greer.
  • Economy door rug, Lizzie Zinz.
  • Worsted p w quilt, Mrs. Stagg.
  • Calico p w quilt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Comforter, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Floor mat, Marian K?
  • Embroidery skirt, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Display of tatting, Mrs. Stagg
  • Needle work (ornamental), Mrs. Jackson.
  • Tidy in lace, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Tidy in tatting, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Complete [?], Mrs. Stagg.
  • Embroidery cloth, Carrie Tittle.
  • Embroidery bed spread, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Embroidery toilet set, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Display plain knitting, Mrs. Jackson.
  • Display fancy knitting, Mrs. Stagg.
  • General display, Mrs. Jackson.

CULINARY.

  • Sewing machine for yeast bread, 1st, Eliza Wingate; 2d, Mrs. Z Jackson.
  • Bakers’ bread, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • Salt rising bread, Mrs. T W West.
  • Brown bread, Miss Laura Milburn.
  • Corn bread, Carrie Campbell.
  • Collection bread, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • Jelly Cake, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • Sponge cake, Anna Stevens.
  • Silver cake, Mrs. Warren Watts.
  • Marble cake, Nancy Griffin.
  • Chocolate cake, Mrs. Otha Lowe.
  • Pound cake, America J Sparks.
  • Nut cake, Mrs. M McKinney.
  • Collection cake, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • The Register premium for best butter, Mrs. Mary J Johnson.

FRUIT PREPERATIONS.

  • Canned peaches, Esther Griffin.
  • Canned pears, Carrie Campbell.
  • Canned plums, F L Wethered.
  • Canned cherries, F L Wethered.
  • Canned tomatoes, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Canned berries, Carrie Campbell.
  • Spiced fruit, Esther Griffin.
  • Sweet preserves, Esther Griffin.
  • Collection preserves, Esther Griffin.
  • Mixed pickles, F L Withered.
  • Sweet pickles, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Catsup, Mrs. E D Bannister.
  • Fruit butter, F L Wethered.
  • Jellies, F L Wethered.
  • Honey comb, J Campbell.
  • Jar honey, Mrs. Jas McKinney.
  • Apple butter, Esther Griffin.
  • Grape wine, Mrs. A G Jackson.
  • Blackberry and current wine, Esther Griffin.
  • Display of wine, Esther Griffin.

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT.

  • Yeast bread, Birdie Wood.
  • Salt rising bread, Birdie Wood.
  • Cake, Minnie Sheldon.
  • Cookies, Minnie Sheldon.
  • Emb silk on garment, Tillie Lee.
  • Emb linen on garment, Tillie Lee.
  • Emb Kensington on garment, Tillie Lee.
  • Knit lace display, Addie Campbell.
  • Crochet work, Tillie Lee.
  • Knit mittens, Mollie Treon.
  • Knit stockings, Josie Jackson.
  • Patching on garment, Laura Larimer.
  • Darning on garment, Dollie Campbell.
  • Tidy, Josie Jackson.
  • Lamp mat, Leona Hulse.
  • Pin cushion, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Outline work, Josie Jackson.
  • Sun bonnet, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Scrap bag, Mrs. C Dille.
  • Rustic work, Carrie G Moore.
  • Pressed ferns, Laura Larimer.
  • Painting on plaque, Rosa Tealy.

LADIES’ RIDING.

  • 1st, Miss Emma Gosney, Newport, Ky.
  • 2d, Miss Eva Riddell, Boone county, Ky.
  • 3d, Miss Mary Jack, Warsaw, Ky.

Southeastern Indiana Fair Awards – 1883

Awards from the 1883 Southeastern Indiana Fair in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 13 Sep 1883 – Page 3, Column 2

The Aurora Fair.

WEDNESDAY.

PREMIUMS AWARDED TO

J. B. Gaines, Boone county, Ky., best jack, best jennet and best mule 3 years old or over.

W. B. Watts, Bullittsville, Ky., best mule 2 years old.

Austin Whittaker, Burlington, Ky., best mule 4 years old.

C. J. Johnson, Sparta, Ind., best sucking mule, best draft gelding 2 years old, second premium for draft brood mare.

H. D. Powell, North’s Landing, best draft gelding 3 years old.

R. A. Brady, Grant, Ky., best racking horse.

J. M. Horton, Pleasant, Switzerland county, Ind., best draft gelding 4 years old, second premium for racking horse.

Jacob Wise, Dillsboro, best draft mare 3 years old.

Elias Small, Aurora, best draft mare 2 years old.

Charles Yowl, Hebron, Ky., best draft mare 1 year old.

R. B. King, Cold Springs, Ind., best mare colt for draft, best draft mare 4 years old or over.

Riddell & Norris, Petersburg, Ky., best brood mare and best stallion colt under 1 year old.

W. S. Walton, Hebron, Ky., best draft stallion 4 years old or over, best draft stallion 3 years old, first and second premiums for heavy draft sweepstakes.

 

THURSDAY.

GENERAL PURPOSE CLASS.

  • J. C. Jenkins, Petersburg, Ky., best stallion colt, Cole’s special premium for sucking colt regardless to sex.
  • J. A. Works, Vevay, Ind., best gelding 2 years old.
  • Riddell & Norris, best horse for general purpose, best four year old gelding, best mare 4 years old, best brood mare.
  • Frank Cobb, Aurora, best 2 year old stallion.
  • Charles Bruce, Dillsboro, Ind., best stallion 1 year old.
  • John Kerr, Aurora, best mare 2 years old.

CATTLE—SHORT HORN.

  • J. H. McDaniels, Warsaw, Ky., best four year old bull, best bull calf, best cows, 4, 3, 2, and 1 year old respectively and best herd.
  • J. C. Jenkins, best bulls, 3, 2, and 1 year old respectively and best heifer calf.

The contest for the three prizes offered by E. S. Downey, for a farmer’s foot race was exciting. There were seven runners. The winners were Ben Wilson, first, an Oliver Chilled Plow; William Cosby, second, a Moon Cutting Box; and James Clements, third, an Excelsior Horse Poke.

The contest between four ladies in harnessing and hitching a horse to a buggy was the most interesting feature of the day. Miss Jaquith, of Wright’s Corners, Ind., won with ease and grace in 2 minutes and 30 seconds just one minute ahead of the next best competitor.

 

FRIDAY.

Riddell & Norris, best saddle horse, second best harness horse.

Mrs. Mary Scott, Petersburg, Ky., best milch cow any age, best Alderney bull 1 year old, best Alderney cow 4 years old.

Geo. W. Johnson, Aurora, best 1 year old milch cow, best Alderney heifer, second best Alderney bull—sweepstakes, best Alderney cow 1 year old and best Alderney bull 3 years old.

A. K. Hill, second best saddle horse—sweepstakes.

John Vail, Aurora, milch cow 2 years old, best Alderney bull—sweepstakes, best Alderney cow 2 years old, best Alderney heifer calf, best 1 year Alderney bull.

J. H. McDaniel, first and second on cows for beef purposes.

G. T. Gaines, Burlington, Ky., best saddle horse 3 years old.

A. E. Chambers, Petersburg, Ky., best Alderney bull calf.

A. D. Hopping, Aurora, best Alderney bull 2 years old.

J. A. Werks, Vevay, Ind., second best saddle horse 3 years old, best matched geldings or mares.

G. W. White & Bro., Alexandria, Ky., best single harness horse, second best matched horses.

The gentlemen’s equestrian ring was the best one ever seen in this end of the State. There were nine excellent riders in the ring (to say nothing of the tenth one—the writer) and the exhibition of graceful horsemanship was extraordinary. Mr. Julius White, of Newport, Ky., amid shouts of approbation and enthusiasm from his admirers, and the courteous tipping of hats of his defeated competitors was declared the winner of the special prize, a handsome coffee urn.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 20 Sep 1883 – Page 2, Column 4

Premiums Awarded at Aurora Fair.

SATURDAY.

Riddell & Norris, Petersburg, Ky., best light harness stallion 4 years old, best stallion 3 years old, best mare 3 years old, best mare 2 years old, second best any age or sex for light harness.

Wm. Harkness, Aurora, best light harness stallion 2 years old.

Terrill Bros, Petersburg, Ky., best light harness yearling stallion, best stallion colt and second brood mare—light harness.

Robt. Clore, Grant, Ky., best light harness mare, 4 years old.

John R. Cole & Sons, best mare 3 years old—light harness.

J. C. Jenkins, Petersburg, Ky., best yearling mare—light harness.

G. W. White & Bro., Alexandria, Ky., best 4 year old gelding and sweepstakes for light harness.

J. A. Works, Vevay, Ind., best 3 years old gelding—light harness.

Frank Terrill, Sparta, Ind., best 2 year old gelding—light harness.

J. H. McDaniels, Warsaw, Ky., best herd of cattle, special premium.

G. W. White & Bro., special premium $50, best light harness horse.

Equestrianism special premium $150, silver tea set; won by Miss Mary Jack, of Warsaw, Ky.

Cole’s special for best sucking colt, won by J. C. Jenkins.

Gentleman equestrian, won by Marcie Riddell, Hebron, Ky.

Driving by ladies, Helen Buffington, Aurora, first; Mrs. Tomason, Petersburg, Ky., second; Clara A. Covington, Rising Sun, Ind., third.

Equestrianism by ladies, Libbie Hill, Aurora, first; Anna Johnston, Ripley county, second; Mrs. Tomason, Petersburg, Ky., third.

Sheep—Fine Wool.

  • M. Butterfield, Wright’s Corners, best buck over 2 years old, best ewe, best lambs two in number.

Long Wool.

  • W. Beckett, best buck over 2 years old.
  • J. C. Jenkins, best buck 1 year old.
  • W. Beckett, best ewe, best lambs two in number.

Middle Wool.

  • W. Beckett, best buck over 2 years old, best buck 1 year old.
  • Wilk Smith, best ewe.
  • W. Beckett, best lambs two in number.

Hogs—Large Breed.

  • Wm. Crosby, Aurora, best boar 2 years old and over.
  • J. S. Jewett, Dillsboro, best boar 1 year old, best sow 2 years old.
  • J. F. Houze, Aaron, Switzerland county, best sow 1 year old, best pair shoats under six months, male and female.

Small Breed.

  • J. M. Hall, Allensville, Switzerland county, best boar 1 year old, best sow 2 years old, best sow 1 year old, best pair shoats under six months, male or female.

$10 purse on hogs.

  • J. M. Hall, Allensville, Switzerland county, best sow with five or more pigs.
  • J. W. Houze, Aaron, second best sow with five or more pigs.
  • J. J. Jewett, Dillsboro, best boar any breed.
  • J. W. Houze, Aaron, Switzerland county, second best board any breed.

Poultry.

  • Arka Trester, Aurora, best buff cochins, best bantams, best blue games, mixed breeds.
  • A. C. Hayes, Elizabeth, O., best white leghorns, black Spanish, ducks, geese and turkeys.
  • W. H. Humfeld, Cochran, Ind., best brown leghorns.
  • L. Lindsay, Aurora, Ind., best Plymouth rocks.

Vegetables.

  • Mrs. Worley, Aurora, Ind., best Lima beans.
  • Simon Humfeld Jr., Cochran, best sugar corn.
  • Mrs. Temperance Davis, Aurora, best Kershaw pumpkins.
  • J. J. Feist, best onion sets.
  • Thos. N. Cooper, best sweet potatoes.
  • Frank Holman, best collection of vegetables.
  • G. W. Turner, Cold Springs, second best same.

Farm Implements.

  • A. M. Elliott, Aurora, best plow, best corn planter, and best display of farm implements.
  • E. S. Downey, Aurora, best hillside plow, grain drill, mowing machine, two horse harrow, and second best display of farm implements.
  • L. B. Daniels & Co., Lawrenceburg, best corn planter.
  • C. W. Mendell, Allensville, best axe handle.

Grain.

  • A. C. Hayes, best white wheat, display of wheat, display of rye, half bushel oats, fall barley, second best display of corn, half bushel new variety of potatoes, half dozen parsnips, half bushel yellow onions, half bushel white onions, best squashes.
  • E. B. Hunt, best red wheat.
  • W. C. Buffington, best wheat—new variety.

Blythe Buffington, best white corn.

Harvey Hopping, best yellow corn.

Wm. Davis, best corn any other variety.

Ralph Smith, best half bushel early potatoes.

J. & B. Rumsey, best half bushel late potatoes.

Sam Fisk, best display of potatoes.

G. W. Turner, best beets, mangel wurzel and oalsify.

Frank Holman, best sugar beets and best tomatoes.

J. M. Truit, best red onions.

Wm. H. Humfeld, best cabbages.

Fruits.

  • G. W. Turner, specimen fall apples, specimen winter apples, display winter apples, display grapes and specimen plums.
  • Blythe Buffington, display fall apples, specimen pears, display pears, specimen white peaches, specimen quinces, and display of fruits, first and second premiums.
  • E. B. Hunt, specimen yellow peaches.
  • Lizzie Riggs, specimen grapes.

Flowers.

  • Simon Humfeld Jr., display of bedding out plants in bloom, roses in bloom, hanging basket, geraniums, cacti, evergreens, dahlias, cut flowers, greenhouse plants, piece of rustic work, bouquet, single plant in bloom.

Bread and cakes.

  • Mrs. John House, loaf white bread salt rising.
  • Mrs. James Lamb, best salt rising bread.
  • Mrs. Geo. W. Wood, best corn bread, rye bread, jelley cake, sample pies, collection bread and cakes, sour pickles.
  • Mrs. John Cobb, best fruit cake.

Mrs. A. G. Jackson, best sweet pickles, display sour pickles, specimen dried vegetables, collection dried fruits and vegetables.

Miss S. C. Chittenden, display of sweet pickles, specimen dried fruit, best foot mat, skeleton leaves, needle work on cloth, worsted footstool, darned net, homespun suspenders, lamp mats, silk embroidered stockings, embroidered fascinator, mantel lambrequin, cake tidies, silk embroidery, stocking bag, knit suspenders, clothes brush holder, hair receiver, rustic work, lace work lambrequins, embroidered toilet set, embroidered tidy, embroidered chair cushion cover, table cover, wax basket, watch case, chenille slippers, lady’s slippers, fascinator and bonnet.

Mrs. T. Davis, best ten yards rag carpet, woolen knit mittens, sample maple sugar, maple molasses.

Mrs. A. G. Jackson, woolen knit socks, stockings, gloves, calico quilt, worsted comfort, calico comfort, machine made woolen dress, hand made dress, woolen dress, machine made child’s dress, handmade chemise, work on muslin, cotton crochet work, sample silk crochet, sample tatting, pair pillow cases, display canned fruits, display jellies, display preserves, cotton knit stockings.

Mrs. Sallie Canfield, hearth rug.

Miss Cora Early, worsted quilt, knit counterpane, work on lace.

Miss Esther Griffin, handmade calico dress, specimen native wine.

Mrs. G. W. Johnston, machine made calico dress, soft soap.

A. M. Elliott, sulky plow, one horse grain drill.

L. B. Daniel & Co., self rake reaper.

A. W. Luker, washboard.

Miss Emma Rushman, best five pounds butter—Wildridge’s special premium.

Mrs. E. A. McKnight, best butter.

Mrs. G. B. Maltby, fancy apron.

Mrs. M. Burton, sewing apron, scrap vase, tooth pick holder, stocking bag.

G. S. Lozier, embroidered couch pillow, machine made pillow sham, machine quilted toilet, machine zephyr work, applique table scarf, tucking, puffing, dress trimming, display sewing machine work, sample embroidery.

Maggie Greely, best rusks.

Mrs. Alex Criswell, macreme lambrequin.

Mrs. James Lamb, yeast cake.

Mrs. G. W. Wood, white cake, machine made shirt.

Miss M. E. McClellan, handmade gown, work on canvas, work on linen, work on merino, woolen crochet.

Mrs. James Tomason, machine made chemise, machine made drawers.

Miss Pearl Gault, work on lace.

Maude Kingsbury, Natchez, Miss., hair pin cushion.

Mary Terrill, linen crochet.

Miss Carney, Tolono, Ill., pair pillow shams.

Mrs. Sant Givan, handmade drawers.

Mrs. Elizabeth Griffin, card basket, splasher and tidies, pressed flowers, tidy.

Bertha Woodward, lamp mats.

Alma Lane, water color painting.

Lula Wheeler, crayon drawing, sofa pillow, embroidered towel, specimen rickrack.

Nettie Taylor, lead pencil drawing.

Carrie Reichert, specimen wax work.

Mrs. N. H. Sherman, silk quilt, toilet mats, breakfast cap.

Lizzie Frank, specimen wax flowers, embroidered skirt.

Blanche Egan, hair work.

Mee Sparks, shell work.

Jennie Grow, pin cushion.

Belle English, feather flowers, fancy skirt, calico wrapper.

Louisa Petcher, worsted flowers.

Mrs. Twentyman, handmade child’s dress.

Mary Reinhard, machine made gown.

Florence Snyder, specimen canned fruit.

J. N. Walton, photo work.

Emma Neps, zepher work.

Josie Sargent, crochet lace and bead work.

W. R. Cofield, sewing machine, the White.

Josie G. Moore, transfer work on swiss.

Eva Wilson, worsted lace.

Mrs. D. H. James, art pottery, oil painting.

Emily James, oil painting on satin.

Alice Langley, bead work, silk knit stockings, toilet set, thread tidy, worsted lamp map.

Mrs. M. J. Sparks, preserved leaves and flowers, worsted tidy.

Mrs. F. Witherod, fruit butter, specimen jelley, specimen preserves, ten pounds lard.

Jim Truitt, best gourd.

John Hopping, best sugar cane.

Henry Blake, silver polish chickens.

A. C. Hayes, collection of poultry.

Elmer Tufts, specimen castor beans.

C. M. Tufts, variety bunch beans and best honey.

F. Mauntel & Co., patent ironing board, display of furniture.

Mrs. Miller, egg plant.

F. W. Grimsley, crab apples.

Mrs. Luker, embroidered hat marker.

A. T. Gridley, pen drawing.

F. Mathias, lithograph.

Augusta Seifert, paper flowers.

Mrs. Robinson, zephyr bird.

Chas Fisk & Son, best buggy.

Wm. Fike, best spring wagon.

Sam T. Caldwell, handmade horse shoes.

H. Reese, washing machine.

Geo. H. Held, cooking stove and fixtures and display tinware.

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.

Southeastern Indiana Fair Awards – 1882

Awards from the 1882 Southeastern Indiana Fair in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 14 Sep 1882 – Page 2, Column 6

Premiums Awarded at the Fair Held at Aurora Last Week.

HEAVY DRAFT.

  • Stallion, 4 yrs old, W S Walton, Hebron, Ky.
  • Stallion, 3 yrs old, R B King, Cold Springs.
  • Stallion, 2 yrs old, W S Walton, Hebron.
  • Stallion, 1 yr old, M C Mulford, Cold Springs.
  • Mare, 4 yrs old, R B King, Cold Springs.
  • Mare, 3 yrs old, J R McConnell, Aurora.
  • Mare, 2 yrs old, Jacob Wise, Dillsboro.
  • Mare, 1 yr old, Elias Small, Aurora.
  • Gelding, 4 yrs old, Thos C Craig, Cochran.
  • Gelding, 2 yrs old, G W Turner, Cold Spring.

MULES AND JACKS.

  • Jack and Jennett, J W Gaines, Grant, Ky.
  • Mule, 3 yrs old, A K Hill, Aurora.
  • Mule, 2 yrs old, D Cofield, Hartford.
  • Matched mules, A K Hill, Aurora.

GENERAL PURPOSE HORSES.

  • Stallion, 4 yrs old, J R Cole & Son, Aurora.
  • Stallion, 3 yrs old, R S Abbott, Aurora.
  • Stallion, 2 yrs old, Riddell & Norris, Aurora.
  • Stallion, 1 yr old, John Hisey, Aurora.
  • Stallion colt, Stephen Gaines, Petersburg.
  • Mare, 4 yrs old, J W Conway, Guionville.
  • Mare, 3 yrs old, S Wilber, Madison.
  • Mare, 2 yrs old, J W Conaway, Guionsville.
  • Mare, 1 yr old, John Kerr, Aurora.
  • Gelding, 4 yrs old, Henry Walker, Aurora.
  • Gelding, 2 yrs old, W S Turner, Cold Springs.

SPECIAL PURPOSE—PURSE, $50.

  • J R Cole & Son, 1st; G W Dickson, 2d; J R Cole & Son, 3d.

HEAVY DRAFT—PURSE, $50.

  • A K Hill, 1st.

THREE YEAR OLD TROT.

  • Five entries, J R Cole & Son, 1st; F Cobb, 2d.

MULE RACE.

  • C Lee, 1st; W M Cole, 2d; H Lee, 3d.

CATTLE.

  • Alderney Bull, 4 yrs old, Amos Wright, Aurora.
  • Alderney Bull, 3 yrs old, John Vail, Aurora.
  • Alderney Bull, 2 yrs old, Geo Johnson, Aurora.
  • Alderney Bull, 1 yr old, A D Hopping, Aurora.
  • Alderney Calf, John Vail, Aurora.
  • Alderney Cow, 4 yrs old, J B Vail, Aurora.
  • Alderney Cow, 2 yrs old, A D Hopping, Aurora.
  • Alderney Calf, 1 yr old, J Vail, Aurora.
  • Milch Cow, 4 yr old, J Vail, Aurora.
  • Milch Cow, 3 yr old, Geo Johnson, Aurora.
  • Graded Cow, John Wildridge, Aurora.

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Short Horn Bull, 1st, J McDaniel; 2d, J Becket, Aurora.

SHORT HORN CATTLE.

  • Bull 4 yr old, J H McDaniel, Warsaw.
  • Bull 3 yr old, J C Jenkins, Petersburg.
  • Bull 2 yr old, Wm Becket, Aurora.
  • Bull 1 yr old, Wm Becket, Aurora.
  • Bull Calf, J H McDaniel.
  • Cow 4 yr old, J H McDaniel.
  • Cow 3 yr old, J H McDaniel.
  • Cow 2 yr old, Wymond Becket.
  • Cow 1 yr old, Wymond Becket.
  • Heifer Calf, Wymond Becket.

GRADE FOR BEEF.

  • Bull 3 yr old, J Jewett.
  • Bull 2 yr old, Frank Cobb.
  • Bull 1 yr old, Frank Cobb.
  • Bull Calf, Wymond Becket.
  • Cow 4 yr old, Frank Cobb.
  • Cow 3 yr old, Wym Becket.
  • Cow 2 yr old, Wym Becket.
  • Cow 1 yr old, Frank Cobb.
  • Heifer Calf, J C Jenkins.

 

  • Best horse, mare, or gelding, J R Cole & Son, Aurora.
  • Mare, exhibiting two or more colts, Terrill Bros., Petersburg.
  • Stallion with three or more colts, J. R. Cole & Son, Aurora.
  • Best sucking colt, Lewis Adams, Cold Springs.

SADDLE HORSES.

  • Horse, mare, or gelding, any age, J. A. Works, Vevay.
  • Horse, mare or gelding three years old, J. R. Cole and Son, Aurora.
  • Matched horses, S. Wilber, Madison.

FATTED CATTLE.

  • Fatted bullock, J. C. Jenkins, Petersburg.
  • Fatted heifer, J. S. Beckett, Aurora.
  • Best herd for dairy, G. W. Johnson, Aurora.
  • Special premium of $50 for horse in light harness, J. R. Cole & Son, Aurora.

The Gentleman’s Equestrian Ring was an exciting one. The riders were all old gentlemen, and they showed that they had not forgotten their early practice. They were S. Wilber, G. W. Lane, A. Hill, Strawder Cheek, J. D. Curtis, J. M. Moody and J. R. Cole.

After an exciting contest the committee tied the ribbon on Abram Hill, of Aurora. Moody said if the premium had been for the best looking man, he would have taken it.

The entries in the Ladies’ Ring for driving were: Miss Clara Covington, Rising Sun; Miss Anna Golding, Sparta; Miss Ella House, Aurora; Miss Libbie Hill, Aurora; Miss Mary Byron, Aurora; Mrs. J. Thomasson, Petersburg; Miss Anna Johnson, Sparta; Miss Helen Buffington, Aurora.

Miss Buffington received first and Miss Thomasson second premium.

In the Ladies’ Riding Ring the following were the entries: Miss Clara Covington, Miss Libbie Hill, Miss J. Thomasson. Miss Hill received first, Miss Thompson second premium.

Mrs. George Golding, of Sparta, received the premium for hitching horse to buggy the quickest she having four competitors.

The premiums were as follows: Special purse $25 for saddle horses, divided as follows: $10, $6, $5, $4. First Riddle & Norris, Petersburg; second J. A. Works, Vevay; third, J. E. Terrill, Petersburg; fourth G. W. Dickison, Madison.

  • Stallion, 4 yrs old and over, Riddle & Norris, Petersburg.
  • Stallion, 3 yrs old and over, O. P. Monroe, Rising Sun.
  • Stallion, 2 yrs old and over, C. L. Lee, Sugar Creek.
  • Stallion one year old and over, Jesse Maryman, Aurora.
  • Stallion colt under one year, G. W. Terrill, Petersburg.
  • Mare, 4 yrs old and over, J. A. Works, Vevay.
  • Mare, 3 yrs old and over, S. Wilber, Madison.
  • Mare, 2 yrs old and over, G. W. Terrill, Petersburg.
  • Mare, 1 yr old and over, Wm. Cole, Mt. Sterling.
  • Mare colt under 1 yr, Frank Cobb, Aurora.
  • Geldling, 4 yrs old and over, Riddell & Norris, Petersburg.
  • Gelding, 3 yrs old and over, J. J. Given, Sparta.
  • Gelding, 2 yrs old and over, G. W. Terrill, Petersburg.

Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1882

Awards from the 1882 Lawrenceburg, Dearborn County, Indiana Fair appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 31 Aug 1882 – Page 4, Column 4

PREMIUMS AWARDED
At the THIRD ANNUAL FAIR
Of the Lawrenceburg Agricultural Association, Held August 22d, 23d, 24th, 25th and 26th, 1882.

Prizes Awarded.

POULTRY.

  • Biah Hayes, brahmas
  • Jno Sortwell, cochin
  • Wm E Davis, gold spangled Polands
  • Arch Bruce, game
  • A C Hayes, houdons, Plymouth Rock, turkeys, rowen ducks, Aylesbery ducks, geese, best collection
  • Wm. Kestner, Pekin Ducks

MECHANICAL PRODUCTS.

  • Wm Fike, two-horse carriage
  • Hazelrigg & Co., top buggy
  • Wm Fike, open buggy
  • Miami Valley Furniture Co., piece cabinet work
  • E Sharp, half dozen art cabinet
  • H G Kidd, display tinware
  • J W Roberts, display saddle work
  • Albert Wuest, display boots and shoes
  • G E Laird, col edge tools, col hardware
  • E A Hillman, col queensware
  • A G Huffman, display horse shoes

NEEDLE WORK.

  • Mrs. A G Jackson, white quilt
  • Nora Grimes, calico patch quilt
  • Mrs. A G Jackson, worsted patch quilt
  • Mrs. M J Love, silk patch quilt
  • Mrs. A G Jackson, log cabin quilt
  • Mrs. L Harland, red comfort
  • Mrs. P D Stagg, woolen comfort
  • Mrs. John Garnier, crochet counterpane
  • Mrs. Will Cumback Jr., calico dress
  • Mrs. A G Jackson, bonnet
  • Mrs. S. Strausberger, display millinery
  • Mrs. Will Cumback Jr., lady’s morning wrapper
  • Mrs. L Harland, silk dress
  • Mrs. P D Stagg, pair lambrequins
  • Mrs. L Harland, gent’s dressing gown
  • Mrs. P D Stagg, lady’s quilted shirt

FRUIT.

  • Solomon Hayes, specimen fall apples, display apples, display winter apples, display apples, specimen peaches, specimen pears, display pears, display plums, specimen grapes, display grapes, display fruits
  • H C Vincent, specimen winter apples
  • Joseph White, specimen peaches

VEGETABLES.

  • Otha Lowe, specimen potatoes
  • A C Hayes, half bush sweet potatoes, dozen beets, dozen parsnips, half bush onions, peck tomatoes, three muskmelons, peck white beans, dozen peppers, half bush yellow corn, half bush white wheat, half bush red wheat, half bush oats, half bush millet, twelve slocks sargho, display grain
  • Solomon Hayes, dozen carrots
  • Mrs. A House, dozen cabbage
  • James McKinney, half bush white corn
  • Leonard Randall, half bush barley
  • Sunman & Morrow, half bush timothy
  • A E Nowlin, twelve ears corn on stock

FARM IMPLEMENTS.

  • Wm Clore, general purpose plow, shovel plow, double shovel plow
  • W H Murdoch, wheat drill

BEST DISPLAY.

  • W H Mordoch, 1st.
  • Wm Clare, 2d.

DOMESTIC MANUFACTURE.

  • Mrs. A G Jackson, five yards wool carpet
  • Prudence Gra[?], rag carpet
  • Mrs. L Harland, pair home-made blankets
  • Mrs. A G Jackson, pair woolen knit stockings, pair woolen knit gloves, hearth rug
  • Mrs. L Harland, cotton stockings, child’s sacque
  • Mrs. P D Stagg, cotton socks, woolen mittens, cloth mittens
  • Anna A Mathias, foot mat
  • Mrs. Will Camback Jr. infant’s crochet afgan
  • Miss Lizzie Langley, lady’s crochet hood
  • Miss Georgie Torence, fancy hood

FANCY WORK.

  • Annie Hess, paper flowers
  • Mrs. Will Dobell, feather flowers, wax flowers
  • Mrs. Belle Mason, variety split work
  • S E Laird, bead work
  • Miss America Sparks, rustic work
  • Mrs. M Lang, work
  • Carrie Slate, specimen hair work
  • P D Stagg, lady’s watch case, gent’s watch case

FINE ART.

  • U S Ronnie, specimen India ink drawing
  • Mrs. J R Trisler, specimen crayon drawing
  • Fred Opperman, specimen lead pencil drawing
  • Miss M L Collins, specimen oil drawing, col paintings, col lead pencil drawing
  • Ora Kinsinger, statuary
  • Mrs. J R Trisler, col crayon drawing

POT FLOWERS.

  • Simon Humfelt, three verbenas in bloom, three fushias in bloom, three geraniums in bloom, three roses, poted myrtle, turtle geranium, col ferns, col ivies, col lycopodeums, specimen lycopodeums
  • Mrs. Shroeder, specimen cactus
  • Mrs. Dr. Gatch, pot trellis, calla lily, Begonias, display plants, col flax, display petunias
  • Resin Reese, hanging basket
  • Mrs. Dr. Hunter, specimen ferns

CUT FLOWERS.

  • Simon Humfelt, verbenas, dahlias, gladiolus, roses, assorted flowers, round bouquet, conical bouquet, flat bouquet
  • Mrs. Dr. Gatch, piece rustice work with plants

SPEED RING—GREEN PACE.

  • W P Maxwell, Laura J
  • L M Sinclair, Silvertail
  • F M Ferguson, Fannie
  • W E Pullen, Dollie Stout

RUNNING RACE.

  • Chas St Clair, Modoe
  • E W Pullen, Radcliffe
  • H Mason, Glenrock
  • A B Lewis, Leverage

GRASS TROT.

  • Works Jr., Joan D
  • German, Leroy
  • St. Clair, Amy King
  • Ferguson, Alvira

SPECIAL TROT.

  • Hensan Blanche
  • Walker Bannister
  • Sales, Messenger

GRADE BULLS.

  • Frank Cobb, any age, 1st
  • Frank Cobb, 1 yr, 1st
  • J W Beckett, calf, 1st
  • Frank Cobb, 3 yrs, 1st; J W Beckett, 2d
  • J W Beckett, 2 yrs, 1st; G W Johnston, 2d
  • Frank Cobb, 1 yr, 1st; E Small, 2d
  • G W Johnson, calf, 1st; Frank Cobb, 2d

ALDERNEY CATTLE.

  • John Vail, bull, 1st; G W Johnston, 2d
  • Hamilton & Co., cow, 1st; John Vail, 2d

SHORT HORN BULLS.

  • J H McDaniel, any age, 1st; J W Beckett, 2d
  • J W Beckett, under 2 yrs, 1st
  • J H McDaniel, 1 yr, 1st; J W Beckett, 2d
  • McDaniel, calf, 1st; Beckett, 2d
  • McDaniel, 3 yrs, 1st; Beckett, 2d
  • McDaniel, 2 yrs, 1st

HEIFERS.

  • J. W. Beckett, 1st; McDaniel, 2d
  • Beckett, calf, 1st and 2d

DRAFT HORSES.

  • W S & W E Walton, 4 yrs, 1st; J W Gaines, 2d
  • R B[?]ing, 3 yrs, 1st; O P Monroe, 2d
  • W S & W E Walton, 2 yr, 1st; Thomas J Walker, 2d
  • Morton Mulford, 1 yr, 1st
  • Frank Turner, colt, 1st; J G Parks, 2d

MARES.

  • R B King, 4 yrs, 1st; Robt Hudleston, 2d
  • J R McConnel, 3 yrs, 1st; Geo W Johnston, 2d
  • Morton Mulford, 2 yrs, 1st
  • J W Gaines, 1 yr, 1st; E Small, 2d
  • Robt Hudleston, colt, 1st

SADDLE HORSES.

STALLION.

  • Geo W Johnston, 4 yrs, 1st.

MARES.

  • J E Terrill, 4 yrs, 1st; F M Ferguson, 2d.
  • W W Botts, under 4 yrs, 1st; R D Hedges, 2d

GELDINGS.

  • Riddel & Norris, 1st; J A Worst, 2d

JACKS.

  • J W Gaines, any age, 1st; F Small, 2d

MULES.

  • J W Gaines, 3 yrs, 1st; W B Corbin, 2d
  • O Wittaker, colt, 1st
  • W B Corbin, span, 1st; J Yanna, 2d

GENERAL PURPOSE HORSES.

STALLIONS.

  • John R Cole & Son, 4 yrs, 1st; Riddle & Norris, 2d
  • R G Abbot, 3 yrs, 1st; O P Munroe, 2d
  • Riddle & Norris, 2 yrs, 1st; E Smyll, 2d
  • R D Hedges, 1 yr, 1st; J G Jewett, 2d
  • Ed Gaines, colt, 1st; J W Connoway, 2d

MARES.

  • Riddle & Norris, 4 yrs, 1st; L W Sinclair, 2d
  • Riddle & Norris, 3 yrs, 1st; Wm Conner, 2d
  • J W Connoway, 2 yrs, 1st; Riddle & Norris, 2d
  • Riddle & Norris, colt, 1st

AGE GELDINGS.

  • W W Bryson, 1st; F Briddle, 2d
  • A E Nowlin, 3 yrs, 1st

CATTLE SWEEPSTAKES.

  • J H McDaniel, bull, 1st
  • Hamilton & Co., milch cow, 1st
  • McDaniel, herd, 1st; J W Beckett, 2d

FINE WOOL SHEEP.

  • Sunman & Morrow, buck, 1st; W A Butterfield, 2d
  • Sunman & Morrow, ewe, 1st
  • Sunman & Morrow, lamb, 1st

LONG WOOL SHEEP.

  • J W Beckett, buck, 1st; Sunman & Morrow, 2d
  • J W Beckett, 1st; Sunman & Morrow, 2d
  • J W Beckett, lamb, 1st
  • J W Beckett, buck lamb, 1st; Sunman & Morrow, 2d

SHEEP SWEEPSTAKES.

  • J W Beckett, buck and ewe

HOGS.

  • John Chidlaw, boars, 2 yrs, 1st; J S Jewett, 2d
  • Wm Livingston, 1 yr, 1st; F Buffington, 2d
  • A D Happing, 1st
  • Henry Happing, pig, 1st; John Jernett, 2d

SOWS.

  • Henry Hopping, 2 yrs, 1st
  • Wm Livingston, 1 yr, 1st; John G Jernet, 2d
  • Wm Livingston, pig, 1st; J Jernet, 2d
  • Wm Livingston, sow with five sucking pigs, 1st

UNCLASSIFIED COMPLIMENTARY MENTION.

  • Ed Holthouse, spring matress
  • Omer Crontz, moulding iron
  • J F Hornberger, case jewelry
  • W H Murdoch, grain distributor, hay rake, plows, fertilizer, &c.
  • Nettie Brodbeck, trans painting tidy and cushion
  • Mrs. W P Maxwell, picture frame
  • U J H Ratjen, geological specimens and relics
  • G E Laird, satin tidy
  • Carrie Kelley, chromo
  • L Kupherschmidt, jewelry
  • Joe May, display of fur goods
  • Anna Robinson, pole beans
  • Mary Ranson, white rabbits
  • Mrs. Alf Gaines, knit mits
  • Wm Clare, plows and harrows
  • Wm Kestner, Leghorn chickens
  • Henry Menke, Leghorn chickens
  • W G Rennie, portrait paintings

LIGHT HARNESS HORSES.

  • Stallion 4 years, R T German, 1st; Riddle & Norris, 2d.
  • Stallion 3 years, Edwin Mead, 1st
  • Stallion under 1 year, Terrill Bros., 1st; John Conaway, 2d
  • Mare 4 years, R T German, 1st; John Yanney, 2d
  • Mare 3 years, Jesse D Hunt, 1st; John R Cole & Son, 2d
  • Mare 2 years, Terrill Bros, 1st; John W Conaway, 2d
  • Mare 1 year, Riddell & Norris
  • Geldings, 4 years, Riddell & Norris, 1st; J A Works, 2d
  • Geldings 3 years, Terrill Bros, 1st; Frank Cobb, 2d
  • Best pair matched geldings, W W Bryson, 1st; J A Works, 2d
  • Pair matched mares, Riddell & Norris

SWEEPSTAKES.

  • Best stallion, John R Cole & Son
  • Best brood mare, Riddell & Norris
  • Sucking colt, Terrill Bros.

NEEDLE AND FANCY WORK.

  • Mrs. S Harlan—embroidered yoke and sleeves, chair cover, sofa cushion, handkerchief, flannel skirt, Chinese slippers, worsted embroidery, child’s dress, chemise, pin cushion, fancy work on card board.
  • Mrs. A G Jackson—Ottoman cover, infant’s dress, infant’s cloak, cotton embroidery, bobbinet work, vase mats, scrap sack, five articles by machine, lady’s suit of underwear, and collection of articles made by hand.
  • Miss M R Housekeeper—infant’s sacque, chair tidy, silk embroidery, linen embroidery, lady’s cuffs and collars, worsted chair tidy.
  • Mrs. Dick Nelson—Lady’s skirt.
  • Mrs. P D Stagg—worsted slippers, lady’s fancy apron, tasting, worsted crochet work, chain-stitch slippers, lady’s drawers.
  • Mrs. C Dandy—Embroidered chemise, specimen puffing.
  • Miss Georgie Torrence—Pillow slips embroidery.
  • Mrs. Will Cumback Jr.—Braided pillow slips, yoke and sleeves, slippers, gent’s shirt, lady’s night dress.
  • [?] Laird—Specimen ruffing.
  • Fannie Braun—Toilet set.
  • Mrs. Dr. Terrill—Needle work by hand.
  • Mrs. A H Gaines—Specimen tucking.
  • Miss Sallie Lindsay—Cake tidies.
  • Miss Julia Stockman—Lamp mats.
  • Miss M E McLellen—Lady’s collars.
  • Emma Hammerle—Motto on perforated card board.
  • Miss Lizzie Langley—Cotton crochet work.
  • Miss Mattie Givan—Darning on net.
  • Mrs. R E Larimer—Needle work by girl under 12 years.
  • Miss C P Early—Lace work.
  • Miss Lou Fike—Cotton chair tidy.

CAKES, BREAD, &c.

  • Mrs. R Mason—Sponge cake, pound cake, yeast bread, sugar snaps, tomato butter.
  • Maggie Murnan—Jelly cake, gold cake.
  • Florence Lucas—Cup cake.
  • Mrs. Otha Lowe—Milk rising bread, corn bread.
  • Solomon Hayes—maple molasses.

JELLIES, PRESERVES &c.

  • Mrs. R Mason—Apple preserves, grape preserves, blackberry preserves, pear preserves, grape jelly.
  • Mrs. A G Jackson—Plum preserves, quince preserves, collection preserves, citron jelly, collection jellies, canned apples, canned cherries, grapes, blackberries, gooseberries, currants, citron, pears, raspberries, and crab apples, dried fruits and specimen vinegar.
  • Ann Robinson—Plum jelly.
  • Miss Esther Griffin—Canned peaches, plums, tomatoes.
  • Mrs. Ed Jones—Cucumber pickles, tomato pickles.
  • Miss Lilly Griffin, Beet pickles, and sour pickles.
  • Miss R Mason—catsup.
  • Miss Nannie Griffin—Blackberry and ciderberry wine.

MONUMENTAL WORK.

  • George Huschart & Co.

EQUESTRIANISM.

  • Best lady equestrian, Miss Lizzie Hill.
  • Second best, Mrs. James Thomason.
  • Best gentleman rider, Marsie Riddell.
  • Second best, Robert Collins.

MULE RACE.

  • Henry Pfalzgraf, 1st; Perry Croser, 2d.

Southeastern Indiana Fair Awards – 1881

Awards from the 1881 Southeastern Indiana Fair in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 22 Sep 1881 – Page 3, Column 4

LIST OF PREMIUMS
Awarded at the Thirteenth Annual Fair of the South-eastern Indiana Agricultural Society, Held at Aurora, September 7 to 10, 1881.

HORSES FOR HEAVY DRAFT.

STALLIONS.

  • Four years old, John Mulford.
  • Three years old, Frank Turner.
  • Two years old, O. P. Monsoe.
  • One year old, Elias Small.
  • Colt under 1 year old, Elijah Greer.

MARES.

  • 4 years old, C. L. Lee.
  • 3 years old, R. B. King.
  • 2 years old, C. J. Johnson.
  • 1 year old, Geo. L. Taylor.
  • Colt under 1 year, John Smith.

GELDINGS.

  • 4 years old, Geo. W. Turner.
  • 3 years old, W. C. Mulford.
  • 2 years old, John Mulford.
  • 1 year old, Frank Turner.

BROOD MARES–$12 PURSE.

  • Mare any age, with colt, F. Turner.
  • Second premium, Charles Johnson.

MULES AND JACKS.

  • Jack, any age, J. W. Gaines.
  • Jenny, any age, John Elliott.
  • Mule 3 years old, J. W. Gaines.
  • Mule 2 years old, John Dils.
  • Mule 1 year old, Frank Marsh.
  • Sucking mule, Frank Marsh.
  • Matched mules, C. W. Mendell.

PURSE FOR RACKING.

  • Racking mare, horse or gelding, J. H. McDaniel.
  • Second premium, Van Shanks.

FASTEST HUNNING MULE.

  • First premium, J. L. Randall.
  • Second premium, John Dils.
  • Third premium, W. F. Kerr.

HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.

STALLIONS.

  • 4 years old, Riddell & Norris.
  • 3 years old, L. Gate.
  • 2 years old, H. Abbott.
  • 1 year old, Jonathan Wilson.
  • Colt, under 1 year, E. L. Grant.

MARES.

  • 4 years old, John Conway.
  • 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
  • 2 years old, Wm. Cooper.
  • 1 year old, John Conway.
  • Colt, under 1 year, Harrison Abbott.

GELDINGS.

  • 4 years old, J. H. McDaniels.
  • 3 years old, Geo. Johnson.
  • 2 years old, John Smith.
  • 1 year old, Ed. Guy.

BROOD MARES.

  • Mare, any age, with colt, J. W. Conway.
  • Mare, any age, with colt, 2d premium, L. W. Cobb.

CATTLE.

SHORT HORNS.

  • Bull, 4 yrs old or over, J. P. Walker.
  • 2 years old or over, Beckett & McConnell.
  • 1 year old, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Bull calf, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Cow, 4 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Cow, 3 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Cow, 2 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Cow, 1 year old, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Heifer calf, Beckett & McConnell.

GRADE FOR BEEF PURPOSES.

  • Bull, 2 years old, O. P. Cobb.
  • Bull, 1 year old, O. P. Cobb.
  • Bull calf, O. P. Cobb.
  • Cow, 4 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Cow, 3 years old, Becket & McConnell.
  • Cow, 3 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Cow, 1 year old, John P. Walker.
  • Heifer calf, O. P. Cobb.

GRANGES.

  • Best display from garden, orchard and dairy products, Wilmington Grange.

SPEED RING FOR HORSES.

  • Best trotting horse, mare or gelding, under 4 years old, W. W. Bryson.
  • Second premium, F. M. Ferguson.

CATTLE.

ALDERNY CATTLE.

  • Bull, 4 years old, E. Greer.
  • Bull, 2 years old, J. B. Vail.
  • Bull, 1 year old, G. W. Johnson.
  • Bull calf, John Hopping.
  • Cow, 4 years old, John B. Vail.
  • Cow, 3 years old, John B. Vail.
  • Cow, 2 years old, J. C. Jenkins & Son.
  • Cow, 1 year old, J. C. Jenkins & Son.
  • Heifer calf, J. C. Jenkins & Son.

GRADE FOR MILK PURPOSES.

  • Bull, 2 years old, W. H. Small.
  • Bull, 1 year old, G. W. Johnson.
  • Bull calf, John Smith.
  • Cow, 4 years old, Wm. Appleton.
  • Cow, 3 years old, E. Greer.
  • Cow, 2 years old, W. H. Small.
  • Cow, 1 year old, J. Wildridge.
  • Heifer calf, Jesse Hopping.

$10, $10 AND $25 PURSE FOR CATTLE.

  • Bull, any age, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Second premium, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Cow, any age, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Second premium, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Best herd for beef, Becket & McConnell.
  • Second premium, Beckett & McConnell.
  • Best herd for dairy, J. C. Jenkins.

HOGS.

LARGE BREED.

  • Boar, 2 years old, John S. Jewett.
  • Boar, 1 year old, E. Wymond.
  • Sow, 2 years old, A. House.
  • Sow, 1 year old, J. S. Jewett.
  • Pair shoats under 6 months, A. House.

SMALL BREED.

  • Boar, 2 years old, C. H. Dunning.
  • Boar, 1 year old, A. D. Hopping.
  • Sow, 2 years old, A. D. Hopping.
  • Sow, 1 year old, W. Smith.
  • Pair shoats under 6 months, J. M. Hall.

$10 PURSE ON HOGS.

  • Boar, large breed, A. House.
  • Second premium, J. S. Jewett.
  • So, with 5 or more pigs, A. House.
  • Boar, small breed, C. H. Dunning.
  • Second premium, C. H. Dunning.
  • Sow, with 5 or more pigs, C. H. Dunning.
  • Second premium, A. D. Hopping.

SHEEP.

FINE WOOL.

  • Buck, over 2 years old, E. Butterfield.
  • Buck, over 1  year old, E. Butterfield.
  • Ewe, E. Butterfield.
  • Lambs, 2 in number, E. Buttefield.

LONG WOOL.

  • Buck, over 2 years old, J. S. Beckett.
  • Buck, over 1 year old, J. S. Beckett.
  • Ewe, J. S. Beckett.
  • Lambs, 2 in number, J. S. Beckett.

MIDDLE WOOL.

  • Buck, over 2 years old, A Works.
  • Buck, over 1 year old, J. S. Beckett.
  • Ewe, J. S. Beckett.
  • Lambs, 2 in number, J. S. Beckett.

$8 PURSE ON SHEEP.

  • Herd, 1st premium, J. S. Beckett.
  • Second premium, J. S. Beckett.

$20 PURSE ON STALLIONS AND MARES.

  • Stallion, Riddell & Norris.
  • Second premium, Riddell & Norris.
  • Brood mare, Riddell & Norris.
  • Second premium, L. W. Cobb.
  • Sucking colt, Ernest Grant.

$16 AND $10 PURSES ON SADDLE HORSES.

  • Horse, gelding or mare, J. H. McDaniels.
  • Second premium, Riddell & Norris.
  • Horse, gelding or mares 3 years old, A Gale.
  • Second premium, F. M. Ferguson.

$15 PURSE ON SINGLE HARNESS HORSES.

  • Horse, mare or gelding, Mark Bond.
  • Second premium, John Yaney.

$15 PURSE ON MATCHED HORSES.

  • Pair geldings or mares, J. C. Jenkins & Son.
  • Second premium, J. L. Mulford.

SPEED RING FOR HORSES.

  • Trotting horse, mare or gelding, B. Birney.
  • Second premium, F M Ferguson.
  • Third premium, Van Shanks.

HORSES FOR LIGHT DRAFT.

  • Stallion, 4 years old, Riddell & Norris.
  • Stallion, 3 years old, A. B. Holabird.
  • Stallion, 1 year old, F D Cobb.
  • Colt, under 1 year, Wm Wade.

MARES.

  • Mare, 4 years old, Ed Terrill.
  • Mare, 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
  • Mare, 2 years old, W W Bryson.
  • Mare, 1 year old, E. S. Downey.
  • Colt, under 1 year old, L W Cobb.

GELDINGS.

  • Gelding, 4 years old, Van Shanks.
  • Gelding, 3 years old, A. Works.
  • Gelding, 2 years old, W. Botts.

BROOD MARES–$12 PURSE.

  • Best mare any age, Riddell & Norris.
  • Second premium, L. W. Cobb.

SPEED RING FOR HORSES.

  • Pacing horse, mare or gelding, F. M. Ferguson.
  • Second premium, T. S. Johnson.
  • Third premium, Jas Holmes.

EQUESTRIAN RING.

  • Lady diver, Lizzie Hall.
  • Second premium, Helen Buffington.
  • Gentleman rider, Joe Jenkins.
  • Boy rider, Morris Riddell.

USEFUL NEEDLE-WORK.

  • Silk quilt, Miss Augusta Seifert.
  • Worsted quilt, Mrs. S. A. Givan.
  • Calico quilt, Mrs. T. M. Kyle.
  • Worsted comfort, Mrs. Elizabeth Givan.
  • Calico comfort, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
  • Knit comfort, Mrs. Keppling.
  • Hand woolen dress, Miss McClellan.
  • Machine calico dress, Miss Esther Griffin.
  • Machine child’s dress, Mrs. Mary Andrews.
  • Hand child’s dress, Miss Florence Givan.
  • Machine child’s sack, Miss McClellan.
  • Hand child’s sack, Mrs. M. E. Schub.
  • Machine shirt, Mrs. Mary Huff.
  • Machine gown, Esther Griffin.
  • Hand gown, Miss McClellan.
  • Machine chemise, Esther Griffin.
  • Hand chemise, Miss McClellan.

FANCY NEEDLE-WORK.

  • Canvas, Mrs. Keppling.
  • Cloth, Miss McClella.
  • Linen, Carrie James.
  • Muslin, Lizzie Langley.
  • Merino, Miss McClellan.
  • Lace, Clara Quigley.
  • Hair pin cushion, Lizzie Langley.

FANCY WORK.

  • Wax fruit, Mrs. E Cadwell.
  • Wax flower, Cora LaVake.
  • Hair work, Carrie Slater.
  • Shell work, N. B. Kimball.
  • Bead work, Lizzie Langley.
  • Skeleton leaves, Mrs. Wm. Downton.
  • Pin cushion, Lizzie Campbell.
  • Cardboard work, Blanche Knight.
  • Air castle, Blanche Knight.
  • Feather Flowers, Mrs. S. Kimball.
  • Worsted flowers, Mrs. M. E. Ritter.

CROCHET WORK.

  • Cotton crochet work, Mrs. Keppling.
  • Woolen work, Mrs. M. E. Shub.
  • Linen work, Jennie Glardon.
  • Silk work, Mrs. M. E. Shub.
  • Talting work, Lizzie Langley.
  • Embroidered skirt, Sennie Glarden.
  • Worsted foot stool, Martha McClellan.
  • Pillow cases, Mrs. S. H. Givan.
  • Pillow shams, Esther Griffin.

DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

  • Five yards Linsey, Mrs. M. Lee.
  • Five yards flannel, Mrs. M. E. Lee.
  • Five yards jeans, Mrs. M. E. Lee.
  • Rag carpet, Mrs. T. Davis.
  • Pair home-made blankets, Mrs. Lee.
  • Pair woolen stockings, Agnes Chaffin.
  • Pair woolen knit mittens, Mrs. T. Davis.
  • Pound woolen yarn, Mrs. M. Lee.
  • Foot mat, Mary A. Goodrich.
  • Hearth rug, Augusta Seifert.
  • Cotton knit stockings, Agnes Griffin.

FARM IMPLEMENTS.

  • Plow for general purposes, Wm. Clore.
  • Sod plow, general purposes, Wm. Clore.
  • Subsoil plow, Wm. Clore.
  • Shovel plow, Wm. Clore.
  • Sidehill plow, Wm. Clore.
  • Hoe, S. E. Laird.
  • Two horse harrow, Wm. Clore.
  • Axe handle, S. E. Laird.
  • Display farm implements, E. S. Downey.
  • Second premium, Wm. Clore.

MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.

  • Photographic, A Zengel.
  • Sewing Machine, Wheeler & Wilson.
  • Display scroll work, John H Stier.
  • Display millinery goods, Martie McClellan.

POULTRY.

  • Buff coachin China chickens, C. L. Lee.
  • Portridge coachin China chickens, C. L. Lee.
  • Lighs Brahma chickens, J. Alder.
  • Dark Brahma chickens, C. L. Lee.
  • Brown Leghorn chickens, W. Humfeldt.
  • White Leghorn chickens, J. Alder.
  • Plymouth Rock chickens, J. Adler.
  • Ranton chickens, C. L. Lee.
  • Black Spanish chickens, J. Alder.
  • Same chickens, J Buffington.
  • Mixed or cross-breed, W F Kerr.
  • Ducks, C L Lee.
  • Turkeys, J. Alder.
  • Geese, Mrs. T. Davis.
  • Best display, C. L. Lee.

FLOWERS.

  • Display bedding out plants, S Humfeldt.
  • Display roses in bloom, S. Humfeldt.
  • Specimen rose in bloom, S Humfeldt.
  • Hanging basket, Mary D. Reese.
  • Display geraniums, S. Humfeldt.
  • Display cacti, S. Humfeldt.
  • Display dahlias, Mrs. Campbell.
  • Display cut flowers, S. Humfeldt.
  • Bouquet, S. Humfeldt.
  • Display greenhouse plants, S. Humfeldt.
  • Single plant of any kind in bloom, S. Humfeldt.

ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.

  • Display artificial flowers, Mrs. S. E. Laird.

VEGETABLES.

  • ½ bu early potatoes, D. E. Clemens.
  • ½ bu late potatoes, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ bu promising new variety, F. Holman.
  • Collection and display potatoes, J. M. Coon.
  • ½ doz. beets for table use, Holman.
  • ½ doz. sugar beets, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ doz. manget wurzel, E. R. Sellers.
  • ½ doz. carrots, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ doz. parsnips, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ doz. cabbage, Frank Holman.
  • ½ doz. turnips, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ doz. red onions, Leanard Randall.
  • ½ doz. yellow onions, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ doz. white onions, Frank Holman.
  • ½ doz. tomatoes, S. H. Hayes.
  • 3 or more pumpkins, S. H. Hayes.
  • 3 or more squashes, S. H. Hayes.
  • Watermelon, E. S. Keaver.
  • Muskmelon, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ gal. lima beans, W. F. Kerr.
  • Doz. ears sugar corn, Frank Holman.
  • ½ bu onion sets, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ bu sweet potatoes, S. H. Hayes.
  • Kershaw pumpkin, Harvey Hopping.
  • Collection and display of vegetables, S. H. Hayes.
  • 2d premium, J. M. Coon.
  • Best sugar cane, H. Hopping.

GRAIN.

  • ½ bu white wheat, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ bu red wheat, L. Randall.
  • ½ bu promising new variety, S. H. Hayes.
  • Display of wheat, S. H. Hayes.
  • Display of rye, L M Clemens.
  • ½ bu oats, J. Alder.
  • ½ bu spring barley, S. H. Hayes.
  • ½ bu fall barley, L Randall.
  • ½ bu white corn in ear, Amos Wright.
  • ½ bu yellow corn in ear, H Hopping.
  • ½ bu any other color, J. M. Coon.
  • ½ bu popcorn, N. V. Kimball.
  • Specimen broom corn, J. M. Coon.
  • Collection and display of corn, 1st, J. W. Clemens; 2d, J. M. Coon.

FRUITS.

  • Specimen fall apples, J. Campbell.
  • Display fall apples, B. Buffington.
  • Specimen winter apples, B. Buffington.
  • Display winter apples, B. Buffington.
  • Specimen pears, B. Buffington.
  • Display pears, B. Buffington.
  • Specimen white peaches, N. Kimball.
  • Specimen yellow peaches, S. H. Hayes.
  • Display peaches, S. H. Hayes.
  • Specimen grapes, N. Kimball.
  • Display grapes, S. H. Hayes.
  • Specimen quinces, N. Kimball.
  • Specimen plums, N. Kimball.
  • Display of fruit, 1st, S. H. Hayes; 2d, G. W. Turner.

BREAD AND CAKES—HOME-MADE.

  • Loaf wheat bread, milk or salt-rising, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Loaf wheat bread, yeast rising, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Loaf corn bread, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Loaf rye bread, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Sample pound cake, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Sample fruit cake, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Sample jelly cake, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Sample pies, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Collection bread and cakes, Mrs. A. S. Wood.

PICKLES.

  • Specimen sweet pickles, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
  • Display sweet pickles, Maggie Lozier.
  • Specimen sour pickles, Miss Lillie Griffin.
  • Display sour pickles, Miss Lillie Griffin.
  • Ocre pickles, Mrs. Quigley.
  • Mango pickles, Miss Lillie Griffin.

DRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.

  • Specimen dried fruit, W. F. Kerr.
  • Specimen dried vegetables, E. Clemens.
  • Collection dried fruits and vegetables, E. Clements.
  • Lard, Mrs. F. Withered.

DAIRY PRODUCTS.

  • Five pounds butter, Mrs. F. Withered.

CANNED FRUITS.

  • Specimen, Mrs. A S Wood.
  • Display, Miss E. Griffin.

FRUIT BUTTER.

  • Specimen, Mrs. T Davis.
  • Display, Maggie Lozier.

JELLIES.

  • Specimen, Mrs. F. Withered.
  • Display, Mrs. F. Withered.

PRESERVES.

  • Specimen, Mrs. T. Davis.
  • Display, F. Withered.

TABLE COMFORTS.

  • Sample maple sugar, Mrs. T Davis.
  • Gall maple molasses, Mrs. F. Withered.
  • Gall sorghum molasses, Richard Gregg.
  • Catsup, Maggie Lozier.
  • Specimen native wine, Mamie Griffin.

MISCELLANEOUS.

  • Display hardware, S. E. Laird.
  • Display fancy drugs, C. C. Mueller.
  • Shoes made on ground, Dobel Bros.
  • Display groceries, Tebbs Bros.