Lawrenceburg Fair Awards – 1881

Awards at the Lawrenceburg Fair in Dearborn County, Indiana for 1881 appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 1 Sep 1881 – Page 1, Column 6; Page 2, Column 5

LIST OF PREMIUMS
Awarded at the Second Annual Fair of the Lawrenceburgh Agricultural Association,
Held August 23d, 24th, 25th, 26th and 27th, 1881.

CLASS No. 1—Heavy Draught Horses.

STALLIONS.

  • Four years old and over, John Mulford, 1st; Buffington & Giegoldt, 2d.
  • Three years old and under 4, James Gullion, 1st; Frank Turner, 2d.
  • Two years old and under 3, James Gullion, 1st; J Wise, 2d.
  • One year old and under 2, F M Furguson, 1st.
  • Colt under one year old, C J Johnson, 1st; Ernst L Grant, 2d.

MARES.

  • Four years old and over, James Gullion, 1st; same, 2d.
  • Three years old and under 4, J M Stoops, 1st; M H McKinney, 2d.
  • Two years old and under 3, George Johnston, 1st; C L Lee, 2d.
  • One year old and under 2, George L Taylor, 1st; J Wise, 2d.

GELDINGS.

  • Four years old and over, James Gullion, 1st; F C Craig, 2d.
  • Three years old and under 4, Wm C Mulford, 1st; R Ferguson, 2d.

CLASS No. 2—Horses for General Purposes.

STALLIONS.

  • Four years old and over, Riddell & Norris, 1st; same, 2d.
  • Two years old and under 3, H W Abbott, 1st.
  • One year old and under 2, Jonathan Wilson, 1st; F M Ferguson, 2d.
  • Colt under one year old, N S Walton, 1st; F M Ferguson, 2d.

MARES.

  • Four years old and over, Riddell & Norris, 1st; John Conway, 2d.
  • Three years old and under 4, Riddell & Norris, 1st; C M Carlyle, 2d.
  • Two years old and under 3, Wm Cooper, 1st; G W Johnston, 2d.
  • One year old and under 2, John Conway, 1st; C L Lee, 2d.
  • Under one year old, John Yaney, 1st.

GELDINGS.

  • Four years old and over, J H McDaniel, 1st; John W Clore, 2d.
  • Three years old and under 4, L J Collins, 1st.

CLASS No. 3—Saddle Horses.

  • Stallion, speed not considered, Riddell & Norris, 1st; G W Johnston, 2d.
  • Mare, speed not considered, Frank Cobb, 1st; Joseph Curtis, 2d.
  • Best gelding, W M Terrill, 1st.

CLASS No. 4—Horses for Light Harness.

STALLIONS.

  • Four years old and over, Riddell & Norris, 1st; S F Johnson, 2d.
  • One year old and under 2, O P Cobb, 1st.
  • Under one year, John Conway, 1st.

MARES.

  • Four years old and over, J E Terrill, 1st; John E Hayes, 2d.
  • Three years old and under 4, Riddell & Norris, 1st; W B Corbin, 2d.
  • Two years old and under 3, J D Hunt, 1st; Wm Botts, 2d.
  • One year old and under 2, Abiah Hayes, 1st; John Conway, 2d.

GELDINGS.

  • Four years old and over, Riddell & Norris, 1st; James Walker, 2d.
  • Three years old and under 4, W W Brison, 1st.

MATCHED HORSES.

  • Best pair matched geldings, H M Shanks, 1st; John W Clore, 2d.
  • Best pair mares, W B Corbin, 1st; John Yaney, 2d.

CLASS No. 5—Sweepstakes—Stallions and Mares.

  • Best stallion exhibiting two or more of his colts, John R Cole & Son.
  • Best brood mare exhibiting two or more of her colts, James B Gullion.
  • Best sucking colt, regardless of sex, Ernest Grant.

CLASS No. 6—Mules and Jacks.

  • Jack of any age, John W Gaines, 1st; Francis Swales, 2d.
  • Mule, three years old or over, W B Corbin, 1st; same, 2d.
  • Sucking mule, Frank Marsh, 1st; same, 2d.
  • Best span of mules, W B Corbin, 1st; Thomas Wade, 2d.

CLASS No. 7—SPEED RINGS.

GREEN TROT.

  • A. J. Bond, “Gone Up”
  • H. Birney, “Billy G”
  • W. P. Maxwell, “Josie H”
  • James Walker, “E. D. Bannister”
  • C. M. Carlyle, “Kittie Silver”

RUNNING RACE.

  • C. F. Best, “Bourbon”
  • John Mulford, “Fair Count”
  • Green Wilson, “Tom Montague”

GREEN PACE.

  • W. A. Hensen, “Nellie F”
  • A. J. Bond, “Minnie Palmer”
  • W. P. Maxwell, “Frank H”
  • F. M. Ferguson, “Greenwood”
  • T. W. Foster, “Belle West”

TWO-FORTY TROT.

  • J R Cole & Son, “Doc McLaughlin”
  • W P Maxwell, “Clark S”
  • W A Henser, “Lady Elgin”
  • Sam LeForce, “Snow Hill Maid”

THREE MINUTE TROT.

  • Abiah Hayes’ b. m. Josie H.
  • C. M. Carlisle’s ch. m. Kittie Silver
  • Jas. Walker’s b. g., Col. Bannister
  • Bryan Birney’s b. g., Billie G

FREE-FOR-ALL PACE.

  • Abiah Hayes’ ch. s., Frank H.
  • F. M. Furguson, ch. m., Greenwood
  • John J. Piatt’s br. g., Billey Getaway
  • A. W. Robbins’ Black Bird
  • T. W. Foster’s Belle West
  • W. A. Hensen’s Nellie F

RUNNING RACE.

  • Green Wilson’s Tom Montague
  • John Mulford’s Fair Count
  • James Walker’s Tom Punkin
  • Wm. Marshall’s Robin Adair
  • Wm. Shanks’ Bav Bill

FREE-FOR-ALL TROT.

  • W. P. Maxwell’s Mamie M
  • D. Muckel’s Executor

CLASS No. 8—Alderney Cattle

  • Bull of any age, George W Johnston, 1st; E Greer, 2d.

CLASS No. 10—Sheep—Fine Wool Sheep.

  • Buck 1 year old and over, T W W Sunman, 1st; E Butterfield, 2d.
  • Ewe one year and over, T W W Sunman, 1st and 2d.
  • Ewe lamb, T W W Sunman, 1st; E Butterfield, 2d.
  • Buck lamb, E Butterfield, 1st; T W W Sunman, 2d.

LONG WOOL SHEEP.

  • Buck 1 year old and over, Thomas Vaughan, 1st.
  • Ewe one year old and over, T W W Sunman, 1st; Thos Vaughan, 2d.
  • Ewe lamb, Thomas Vaughan, 1st.
  • Buck lamb, T W W Sunman, 1st.

CLASS No. 11—Sweepstakes on Sheep.

  • Buck of any age, Thomas Vaughan.
  • Ewe of any age, T W W Sunman.

CLASS No. 12—Hogs.

  • Boar 2 years old and over, J S Jewett, 1st.
  • Boar 1 year and under 2, John Chidlaw.
  • Boar pig under one year, Albert Houze, 1st.
  • Boar pig under 6 months, Albert Houze, 1st and 2d.
  • Sow two years old and over, Albert Houze.
  • Sow 1 year and under 2, John Chidlaw, 1st; J S Jewitt, 2d.
  • Sow pig under one year, John Chidlaw, 1st; Albert Houze, 2d.
  • Sow pig under six months, Albert Houze, 1st; John Chidlaw, 2d.
  • Sow with less than five sucking pigs, not over three months old, Albert Houze, 1st.

CLASS No. 13—Sweepstakes on Hogs.

  • Best boar for breeding purposes, J S Jewitt.
  • Best sow for breeding purposes, Albert Houze.

CLASS No. 14—Poultry.

  • Pair turkeys, A C Hayes.
  • Pair chickens, William Kestner.
  • Pair ducks, William Kestner.
  • Pair geese, William Kestner.
  • Display of poultry, A C Hayes.

CLASS No. 15—Vegetables—Best.

  • Specimen potatoes, Henry Ahaus.
  • Collection potatoes, A C Hayes.
  • Dozen beets, T W W Sunman.
  • Dozen carrots, H Ahaus.
  • Dozen parsnips, A C Hayes.
  • Bushel onions, H Ahaus.
  • Peck tomatoes, A C Hayes.
  • Three or more squashes, A C Hayes.
  • Three or more muskmelons, A C Hayes.
  • Peck white beans, A C Hayes.
  • Peck white beans, A C Hayes.
  • Dozen peppers, A C Hayes.
  • Specimen celery, M P Searcy.
  • Peck onion setts, M P Searcy.
  • Collection by one exhibitor, John M Kuhn.

CLASS No. 16—Farm Products.

  • Half bushel white corn, E B Hunt.
  • Half bushel yellow corn, A C Hayes.
  • Half bushel white wheat, A C Hayes.
  • Half bushel red wheat, Leonard Randell.
  • Half bushel barley, Leonard Randell.
  • Half bushel oats, A C Hayes.
  • Half bushel flax seed, John M Kuhn.
  • Half bushel timothy seed, T W W Sunman.
  • Half bushel clover seed, T W W Sunman.
  • Twelve stalks sorgim cane, Richard Platt
  • Twelve ears corn on stalk, A C Hayes.
  • Display of grain and seed, John M Kuhn.

CLASS No. 17—Fruits.

  • Specimen fall apples, Resin Rees.
  • Display fall apples, John M Kuhn.
  • Specimen winter apples, Richard Platt.
  • Display winter apples, Richard Platt.
  • Display of apples, S H Hayes.
  • Specimen peaches, S H Hayes.
  • Display of peaches, S H Hayes.
  • Specimen of pears, Richard Platt.
  • Display of pears, S H Hayes.
  • Display of plums, S H Hayes.
  • Specimen grapes, Peter Randell.
  • Display of grapes, S H Hayes.
  • Half dozen quinces, John M Kuhn.
  • Display of fruits, all kinds, S H Hayes.

CLASS No. 18—Farm Implements.

  • Horse hay rake, J E Hughes.
  • Farm wagon, J E Hughes.
  • Farm gate, P D Stagg.
  • Cutting box, J E Hughes.
  • Mowing machine, J E Hughes.
  • Wheat drill, J E Hughes.
  • Corn drill, J E Hughes.

CLASS No. 19—Mechanical Products.

  • Two-horse carriage, George Pfalzgraf.
  • Top buggy, George Pfalzgraf.
  • Open buggy, George Pfalzgraf.
  • Specimens cabinet work, Gus Wehrling.
  • Display saddle work, J W Roberts.
  • Set single harness, J W Roberts.
  • Set double harness, J W Roberts.
  • Display of boots and shoes, Albert Wuest.
  • 25 pounds of flour, Dan Keller.
  • Collection queensware, B Stein.
  • Sewing machine, S W Ward, agt.

CLASS No. 20—Flowers in Pots.

  • Three or more verbenas, S Humfeldt.
  • Three or more geraniums, S Humfeldt.
  • Three or more bergonias, Mrs. Dr. Gatch.
  • Three or more roses, S Humfeldt.
  • Single specimen, Mrs. Leah Fitch.
  • Specimen cactus, S Humfeldt.
  • Pot or plant trellis, same.
  • Display of plants, same.
  • Hanging basket, Mary D Rees.
  • Specimen spotted myrtle, S Humfeldt.
  • Specimen wax plant, same.
  • Specimen turtle geranium, same.
  • Specimen of ferns, Mrs. A S Bannister.
  • Collection of ferns, Mrs. Dr. Gatch.
  • Collection ivies, S Humfeldt.
  • Collection lycopodeums, same.
  • Specimen lycopodeums, same.

CUT FLOWERS.

  • Display of petunias, Mrs. Dr. Gatch.
  • Display of verbenas, Mrs. Dr. Gatch.
  • Display of roses, Mrs. Dr. Gatch.
  • Display assorted flowers, S Humfeldt.
  • Flat bouquet, same.

CLASS No. 21—Domestic Manufactures.

  • Five yards wool carpet, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Five yards plaid linsey, Matilda Lee.
  • Five yards flannel, Matilda Lee
  • Pair homemade blankets, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Pair woolen knit shoes, same.
  • Pair woolen knit stockings, same.
  • Pair cotton knit stockings, same.
  • Pair woolen knit mittens, same.
  • Pound of stocking yarn, Matilda Lee.
  • Foot mat, Mrs. E Jones.
  • Hearth rug, Mrs. Alice Fitch.
  • Five yards linen toweling, Mrs. Will Cumback.
  • Pair cloth mittens, same.
  • Infant’s crochet afghan, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Fancy crochet hood, Mrs. M E Schub.
  • Child’s crochet sacque, Mrs. W J Crisler.

CLASS No. 22—Needle Work—Useful.

  • Quilt, white, solid work, Mrs. Crisler.
  • Quilt, calico, patch work, Mrs. Otha Lane.
  • Quilt, worsted, patch work, Cora P Early.
  • Quilt, silk, Mrs. Crisler.
  • Quilt, log cabin, same.
  • Bed comfort, same.
  • Knit counterpane, Cora P Early.
  • Made bonnet, Mrs. Will Cumback.
  • Display millinery goods, A J Erskine.
  • Morning wrapper for lady, Esther Griffin.
  • Gent’s dressing gown, Mrs. Will Cumback.
  • Lady’s quilted skirt, Mrs. Crisler.

CLASS No. 23—Needle and Fancy Work.

  • Embroidered yoke and sleeves, Mrs. Will Cumback.
  • Embroidered ottoman cover, Ollie E Broadwell.
  • Embroidered handkerchief, Mrs. Jane Buchanan.
  • Embroidered infant’s sacque, Miss M E McLellen.
  • Embroidered lady’s skirt, Miss Glardon.
  • Embroidered chair tidy, Miss M E McLellen.
  • Embroidered flannel skirt, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Embroidered chinele slippers, Mrs. A S Bannister.
  • Embroidered worsted slippers, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Specimen silk embroidery, same.
  • Specimen worsted embroidery, Mrs. Warren Tebbs.
  • Specimen linen embroidery, Miss M A Brower.
  • Embroidered chemise, Esther Griffin.
  • Embroidered pillow slips, same.
  • Braided child’s dress, Miss Will Cumback.
  • Braided chemise, same.
  • Braided slippers, same.
  • Gent’s shirt, same.
  • Specimen rulling, same.
  • Specimen bobinet work, Miss M E McLellen.
  • Specimen needle work by hand, Mrs. Will Cumback.
  • Specimen tucking, same.
  • Pair lady’s cuffs and collar, Mrs. Robert Duck.
  • Lady’s collar, any kind, Miss M E McLellen.
  • Specimen tatting, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Sample cotton crochet work, Miss M E McLellen.
  • Sample woolen crochet work, Miss M E McLellen.
  • Sample silk crochet work, same.
  • Pair chain stitch slippers, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Collection articles made by machine, five pieces, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Specimen darning on net, Lizzie Braun.
  • Specimen of needlework by a girl under 12 years, Will Cumback.
  • Pin cushion, Mrs. Crisler.
  • Specimen lady’s drawers, same.
  • Specimen pulling, Mrs. W Cumback.
  • Specimen lace work, Mrs. Alice Fitch.
  • Specimen chair tidy, worsted, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Specimen chair tidy, cotton, Sallie C Broadwell.
  • Best made lady’s night dress, Miss M E McLellen.
  • Collection fancy work on cardboard, Belle Mason.
  • Collection articles made by hand, Mrs. Will Cumback and Mrs. Schub.

CLASS No. 24—Fancy Work.

  • Flowers, paper, Mrs. S G Givan.
  • Flowers, worsted, Lue B Witt.
  • Best variety split work, Belle Mason.
  • Ornamental shell work, Blanche Chaplin.
  • Specimen hair work, Lue B Witt.
  • Specimen hair jewelry, Mrs. W J Crisler.
  • Gent’s watch case, same.

CLASS No. 25.

  • Two pounds butter, Leonard Randell.
  • Five pounds maple sugar, E Butterfield.
  • Jelly cake, Belle Mason.
  • Gold cake, Alice B Fitch.
  • Silver cake, same.
  • Sponge cake, Pearly Dobell.
  • Pound cake, Belle Mason.
  • Loaf wheat  bread, milk or salt rising, Esther Griffin.
  • Loaf wheat bread, yeast rising, Belle Mason.
  • Sample pies, Belle Mason.
  • Loaf corn bread, same.
  • Sugar soaps, same.
  • Half gallon maple molasses, E Butterfield.
  • Jar peach butter, Belle Mason.
  • Jar tomato butter, same.

CLASS No. 26—Jellies, Preserves and Canned Fruits.

  • Apple preserves, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Crab apple preserves, same.
  • Grape preserves, same.
  • Pear preserves, John Hornberger.
  • Peach preserves, same.
  • Collection of preserves, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Grape jelly, S N Wilson.
  • Apple jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Cherry jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Tomato jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Plum jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Quince jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Cranberry jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Gooseberry jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Crab apple jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Raspberry jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Strawberry jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Currant jelly, Mrs. H Fitch.
  • Canned fruits, six varieties, Esther Griffin.
  • Canned apples, same.
  • Canned watermelon, same.
  • Canned tomatoes, same.

CLASS No. 27—Pickles, Dried Fruit, Wines, Vinegar.

  • Cucumber pickles, Belle Mason.
  • Collection catsup, same.
  • Blackberry wine, Mrs. John Hornberger.

CLASS No. 29.

  • Specimen crayon drawing, M L Collins.
  • Specimen lead pencil drawing, J BOpperman.
  • Specimen oil drawing, L F Collins.
  • Collection of paintings, and to be the work of exhibitor, L F Collins.
  • Collection lead pencil drawing, Blanche Chaplin.

CLASS No. 30—Horsemanship.

  • Best exhibition of Equestrianism.
  • By a lady—Miss Lizzie Tufts.
  • By a gentleman, Marcie Riddell, 1st; Arthur Hayes, 2d.

CLASS No. 31—Miscellaneous.

  • Display of jewelry, L Knyferschmidt.
  • One coverlet, Mrs. S N Willson.
  • Display of photographs, A Zengle.
  • Display of furnishing goods, Joseph May.
  • Portable hay press, Harris Fitch, agent.
  • Display of upholstered chairs, McLean Manufacturing Co.
  • Specimen egg plant, U Baylor.
  • Iron sulky plow, J E Hughes.
  • Sulky hay fork, same.