Switzerland and Ohio County Agricultural Fair Awards – 1877 – Part 1

The Switzerland and Ohio County, Indiana, Fair awards for 1877 appeared in the following newspapers:

Vevay Reveille – 27 Sep 1877 – Page 2, Column 3

THE FAIR.

A Grand Session—All Premiums Paid, and Over Seven Hundred Dollars in the Treasury.

AWARDS OF PREMIUMS.

The late Fair held by the Switzerland and Ohio County Agricultural Society was a grand success. The show was good in all departments. The articles on exhibition numbered over 900.—The attendance of the people was never better. The Society has paid off its debts, and has some $700 in its treasury, and as all surplus funds are expended in improvements, this gives promise of an enlarged track, improved stabling, additional seating room, and increased premiums. Though the officers and members of the Society have labored hard for its success, they would give all credit to the people who have so generously contributed by their presence and patronage. The people make the Fair.

The following named persons received premiums on stock and articles exhibited:

Class 1—Heavy Draught Horses.

  • Draught Team—George Gullion and Robert Bovard
  • Draught Stallion—4 years or over, E. C. Heady and Mulford & Gardner; under 4 years, Alex. Kinnett and C. O. Hastings
  • Draught Mare—4 years, James Gullion; under 4, John E. Grange and C. O. Hastings
  • Draught Gelding, 4 years—John Morrison

Class 2—Horses for All Purposes

  • Stallion—4 years, George Dickason, Riddell & Norris; 3 years, Riddell & Norris, Lewis Downey; 2 years, Riddell & Norris, Michael McGuire
  • Suckling Horse Colt—J. M. Horton, 2d premium
  • Mare—4 years, L. W. Cobb, Heeman Bradley; 3 years, William DeHart, James Burton; 2 years, T. J. Cochran, Heman Bradley; 1 year, Geo. Rochat, James Gullion
  • Suckling Mare Colt—Cyrus Demaree, Alexander Kinnett
  • Gelding—4 years, J. H. McDaniel, L. W. Cobb; 3 years, H. B. Crouch, Charles L. Lee; 2 years, Jasper Sadler, Thomas Carver
  • Matched Team—W. W. Brison, W. M. Wilber
  • Brood Mare—T. J. Calkin, Alexander Kinnett

Class 5—Light Harness.

  • Stallion—4 years, William Payne, Robert Klein; 3 years, S. T. Johnson
  • Gelding—4 years, M. T. Ellis, W. H. Brett; 3 years, S. T. Johnson, John Thatcher; 2 years, Joseph Jolly, Lemuel Bledsoe
  • Mare—4 years, F. K. Crouch, T. J. Cobb; 3 years, James Stewart, J. H. McDaniel; 2 years, William Woodruff
  • Best Harness Animal—Wm. Payne

Class 6—Saddle Horses.

  • Stallion—4 years old, W. P. Holton, M. T. Ellis
  • Gelding—4 years, M. T. Ellis, Marion Parker; under 4 years, M. T. Ellis
  • Mare—4 years, M. T. Ellis, W. H. Landrum; under 4 years, Frank Sebree
  • Best Saddle Animal—J. H. McDaniel

Farmers’ Ring—Trotting.

  • First—W. W. Brison, time 2:59, premium $20; second, Harvey Morrison, time 3:17, premium $10.

Sweepstakes Trot.

  • First, James T. Ricketts, time 2:40, premium $50; S. J. Riddell, time 2:41, premium $30; third, James Clore, time 2:42, premium $20.

Sweepstakes Pace

  • First, James T. Ricketts, time 2:35, premium $50; second, James Clore, time 2:33, premium $30; third, Moses Osborn, time 2:38, premium $20

Mule Trot.

  • John Dunning, time 3:49

Equestrian Ring.

  • Lady, Miss Mary Jack
  • Gent, Jackson Boys

Class 7—Jacks and Mules.

  • Jack, of any age—John Opp, W. M. Morgan
  • Mule—3 years old, W. A. Bailey, James T. Grange; 2 years old, W. A. Bailey, T. H. McCreary; 1 year old, Landa Pritchard, J. M. Horton; mule colt, John Beatty, Landa Pritchard
  • Jennet—P. P. Mix, Lewis Downey
  • Mule Team—W. A. Bailey, P. P. Goodner

Class 3—Cattle.

  • Alderney Bull—Lemuel Bledsoe, G. Bonderent
  • Alderney Cow—G. Bonderant, Lemuel Bledsoe

Breeding Cattle.

  • Bull—3 years old, T. H. McCreary, J. M. Horton; 2 years old or over, B. A. Harris; 1 year, J. H. McDaniel, O. P. Cobb; bull calf, Lemuel Bledsoe
  • Cow—3 years or over, O. P. Cobb, J. H. McDaniel; heifer, 2 years, J. H. McDaniel, J. M. Horton; 1 year, J. H. McDaniel; heifer calf, O. P. Cobb

Milch Cows, Etc.

  • Milch Cow—G. Bonderant, Thomas Turpin
  • Herd of Cattle—J. H. McDaniel

Class 4—Sweepstakes on Cattle.

  • Best bull of any age—J. M. Storm
  • Best cow of any age—O. P. Cobb
  • Best fat animal—J. H. McDaniel

To be continued.

Vevay Reveille – 4 Oct 1877 – Page 3, Column 1

THE FAIR.
AWARDS OF PREMIUMS.

(Continued from Last Week.)

 

Class 15—Farming Implements.

  • Sod Plows, Breaking Plows and Side Hill Plow—E. S. Downey, William Clore, Bledsoe & Beymer, Thos. Turpin.
  • Single and Double Shovel Plows, and Two-horse Corn Plows—William Clore, Bledsoe & Beymer, Howard Stow.
  • Two-horse Harrows and Smoothing Harrows—E. S. Downey, Wm. Clore
  • Wheat Drill and Corn Drill—E. S. Downey
  • Field Roller—Samuel McCreary
  • Potato Hooks—John Rayl, Samuel McCreary
  • Hay Forks—E. S. Downey, Howard Stow
  • Hay Hoops—L. E. Turner, J. B. Glenn

Class 16—Mills, Machinery, &c.

  • Cora Sheller—E. S. Downey, Bledsoe & Beymer
  • Sulky Hay Rake—Bledsoe & Beymer
  • Platform Scales—James W. Hall
  • Fanning Mill—E. S. Downey
  • Washing Machine—Daniel Dorrell
  • Cooperage, tight and slack work—T. J. Heath
  • Churns—L. A. Cross, C. C. Briant
  • Chairs—C. W. Mendell
  • Grain Measures—E. S. Downey
  • Pumps—Baker & Co.
  • Grass Seed Sower—Wm. J. Keeney

Class 17—Wagons and Carriages.

  • One horse Buggies—J. A. Hearick, Ernest Smith
  • Two horse Spring Wagons—J. A. Hearick, Samuel McCreary
  • Two-horse Wagons—W. W. Tinker, S. B. Hyde

Class 18—Vegetables.

Articles so numerous we give only the names of persons to whom premiums were paid: Abner J. Heath, U. H. Stow, William J. Cooper, E. P. Goddard, George Madison, Martin Barker, George W. Sadler, Thomas Higham, Nelson Tarbox, Alvin Sadler, Shelometh Stow, James Cole, Howard Stow, Jacob Cole.

Class 19—Grain.

  • White Wheat—Charles L. Lee
  • Red Wheat—Abram Tinker, James Cole
  • White Corn—E. P. Goddard, Joseph Clement
  • Collection of Corn—E. P. Goddard
  • Yellow Corn—E. P. Goddard, J. B. Gerard
  • Rye—Lewis Downey, C. L. Lee
  • Oats—James Cole, C. L. Lee
  • Buckwheat—Jordan Wainscott

Class 20—Field Crops.

  • Leaf Tobacco—T. H. Wells, India Humphrey
  • Broom Corn—Nelson Tarbox

Acres or parts of acres of crops entered for premiums to be measured or weighed, and certified, as required in premium list, awards to be made third Tuesday in October.

Class 21—Poultry.

  • Light Brahmas—L. W. Mallet, C. L. Lee
  • Dark Brahmas—Thomas Turpin
  • Buff Cochins—C. L. Lee, S. Stow
  • Black Spanish—Joseph Walker, C. L. Lee
  • White Leghorns—H. Stow, S. Stow
  • Colored Bantams—Lewis Downey
  • Partridge Cochins—C. L. Lee
  • Turkey—L. W. Mallett, C. L. Lee
  • Tame Geese—C. L. Lee, J. H. Dunning
  • Ducks—Jacob Cole, Lewis Downey
  • Guinea Fowls—C. L. Lee, Jacob Cole

Class 22—Needlework.

  • About ninety entries in this class.
  • Worsted Quilt—Mrs. A. G. Jackson, Mrs. Roswell
  • Fancy Quilt—Mrs. G. M. Rogers, Mrs. P. D. Stagg
  • Silk Quilt—Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. E. J. Chrisler
  • White Solid Work Quilt—Mrs. Stagg, J. J. Goodner
  • Dresses—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Maria Bovard, Mrs. Amy Rous, Jennie Cole
  • Ladies Underwear—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Jackson
  • Men’s Clothing—Jennie Cole
  • Boys’ Clothing—Mary Waldon
  • Counterpane and Comforts—Mrs. Indiana Stapp, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Stagg, Julia McCulloch
  • Child’s Cloak, Sacque and Sun Bonnet—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Jackson, Jennie Cole, Mrs. Amy Rous
  • Embroidery, Silk, Linen, Cotton and Worsted—Mrs. Stagg, Mrs. Jackson
  • Tidys, Ottomans, and Fly Brushes—Mary E. Rutherford, Carrie Wooley, Mrs. Jackson, T. C. Jack
  • Burr Work and Bead Work—Emma Madison, Maria Bovard, Carrie Wooley
  • Wash Stand Mats, Lamp Mats and Toilet Sett—Mrs. Jackson, Mary A. Dorrell
  • Artificial Flowers—Mrs. R. J. Owens

Class 23—Domestic Manufactures.

  • Flannels, jeans, linseys, carpets, linen and cotton goods, yarns, thread, hose, half hose, mittens, mitts, gloves, toweling, &c.—Mrs. James Barker, Miss L. C. Barker, Mrs. Margaret Mendell, Matilda Lee, Mrs. John Moore, Cullie Rous, Mrs. Roswell, Mrs. Jackson, Charlotte Works, Mrs. Jane Shull, Mrs. J. H. Smith, C. W. Mendell, Mrs. Stagg, Mary Melick, James Brown.

Class 24

  • Goods made by Machinery—John Moore

Class 25—Leather Manufactures.

  • Wagon and carriage harness, saddles, bridles, boots, shoes, etc.—John W. Roberts, Henry Kuhlemier, A. Dobel & Bro., A. B. Vanatter

Class 26

  • Flowers, painting, drawing, penmanship, hair work, etc.—S. M. Dumont, John Moore, Mrs. Sophia L. Sage, Samuel Niell, Mary Branson, Mrs. E. C. Likely, Zora Fox, Mrs. Howard Stow, Mrs. Jackson, Emma McCulloch, J. J. Goodner.

Class 27—Table Comforts.

  • Entries of 100 articles that would grace a King’s table—Mrs. Amy Rous, Mrs. Percy Rous, Mrs. J. C. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. John Morrison, Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. C. W. Mendell, Jennie Cole, Lavina Cunningham, Helen Humphrey, Emma Keeney, Esther Douglas, Emma Madison, Mary A. Carnine, Mrs. Howard Stow, Mrs. P. D. Stagg, Elizabeth Newton, L. W. Mallett, S. Stow, John Lewis.

Class 28—Fruits.

  • Apples—T. H. McCreary, Geo. Newton, Samuel McCreary, Howard Stow.
  • Peaches—Stephen Ross, U. H. Stow
  • Pears—L. W. Mallett, J. House
  • Plums—Lavina Cunningham, L. W. Mallett
  • Quinces—L. W. Mallett, Blythe Buffington
  • Grapes—U. H. Stow

Class 29

  • Flour and Meal—Wm. McCreary, Lewis Downey, Daniel Melick, William Carnine

Class 30

  • Wine, Cider, Vinegar, etc—Mrs. Jane Simmons, Mrs. Percy Rous, Mrs. Amy Rous, Lucinda C. Barker, T. C. Jack, John Moore, Wm. Carnine, Jasper W. Sadler, Shelometh Stow

Class 31—Miscellaneous.

There were many entries in this class. The committee pronounced most articles in this class worthy of merit, but it was left for another committee to fix the amount of premium. The articles have been removed, and they could not judge, and allowed premiums on about one-half the articles. It is proposed in the future that one committee decide both merit and premium, which would be more just and satisfactory. The following persons were awarded premiums: Howard Stow, S. C. Barker, Delia Banta, Mrs. Ethrington, D. P. Oak, Lemuel Bledsoe, J. A. Fisher, Carrie Wooley, Jane Simmons, Mrs. Jackson, S. Buffington, E. S. Downey, Mary A. Dorrell, S. Stow, Mrs. Stagg, John Sohn, E. Livingston, B. F. Buchanan, Thomson Blue, C. A. Robinson.