Awards from the Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana Fair for 1880 appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 16 Sep 1880 – Page 3, Column 6
PRIZE TAKERS AT THE AURORA FAIR OF 1880.
Wednesday’s Awards:
Horses for heavy draft:
- Best stallion 4 years old and over, Jno. Mulford
- Best stallion 3 years old, A. J. Utz.
- Best stallion 2 years old, W. Turner.
- Best stallion 1 year old, Chas. Miller.
- Best colt under 1 year old, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best mare 4 years old and over, B. Drake
- Best mare 3 years old, W. Buffington.
- Best mare 2 years old, Chas. Miller.
- Best mare 1 year old, D. H. Clark.
- Best colt under 1 year old, A. J. Utz.
- Best gelding 4 years old or over, A. Parks.
- Best gelding 3 years old, John Dickerson.
- Best gelding 2 years old, W. McConnell.
- Best mare of any age with colt, W. R. McConnell.
- Second best, A. J. Utz.
Mules and Jacks.
- Best jack of any age, J. W. Gaines.
- Best jennet of any age, J. W. Gaines.
- Best mule 3 years old and over, Lewis Lutton.
- Best mule 2 years old, T. J. Cooper.
- Best mule 1 year old, John Dills.
- Best matched mules, Ed Clemmens.
Purse for Racking.
- Best racking horse, mare or gelding, G. C. Graddy.
- Second best, Wm. Wilber.
Thursday’s Awards:
Horses for General Purposes.
- Best stallion 4 years old and over, Riddell & Norris.
- Best stallion 3 years old, John R. Cole & Son.
- Best stallion 2 years old, C. L. Lee.
- Best stallion 1 year old, H. Abbott.
- Best colt under 1 year old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best mare 3 years old, Jno. R. Cole & Son.
- Best mare 2 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best mare 1 year old, G. W. Johnston.
- Best colt under 1 year old, J. W. Conway.
- Best gelding 4 years old and over, J. W. Clore.
- Best gelding 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best gelding 2 years old, R. L. Grant.
- Best gelding 1 year old, J. A. Curtis.
Brood Mares.
- Best mare of any age with colt, J. W. Conway.
- Second best, Jno. Dickerson.
Cattle—Short Horns.
- Best bull 4 years old and over, J. Beckett.
- Best bull 2 years old and over, A. Hill & Son.
- Best bull calf, A. Hill & Son.
- Best cow 4 years old and over, Joe Beckett.
- Best cow 3 years old, Sol Wright.
- Best cow 2 years old, A. Hill & Son.
- Best cow 1 year old, Sol Wright.
- Best heifer calf, Joe Beckett.
Grade for Beef Purposes.
- Best bull 3 years old, J. Kuhn.
- Best bull calf, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best cow 4 years old or over, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best cow 3 years old, Joe Beckett.
- Best cow 1 year old, Sol Wright.
- Best heifer calf, J. C. Jenkins.
Baby Show.
- The finest boy baby under 18 months old, Mrs. Geo. Johnson.
- The finest girl baby under 18 months old, Mrs. Harriet Chisman.
Granges.
- The Grange making the best display of farm, garden and orchard products, Pleasant View.
- Second best, Wilmington.
- Third best, Sparta.
Friday’s Awards.
Cattle—Alderney cattle.
- Best bull 4 years old and over, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best bull 3 years old, J. B. Vail.
- Best bull 2 years old, Elias Small.
- Best bull 1 year old, George W. Johnson.
- Best bull calf, Ralph Collier.
- Best cow 4 years or over, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best cow 3 years old, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best cow 2 years old, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best cow 1 year old, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best heifer calf, J. C. Jenkins.
Grade for milk purposes.
- Best bull 4 years old and over, George W. Johnson.
- Best cow 4 years old or over, Mrs. Julia Wildridge.
- Best cow 3 years old, G. W. Johnson.
- Best cow 2 years old, A. D. Hopping.
- Best bull of any age with three or more of his calves, Sol Wright.
- Second premium, J. Becket.
- Best cow of any age with one or more of her calves, J. Becket.
- Second premium, Sol Wright.
- Best herd for beef, to consist of 1 bull, 1 cow with her calf and two heifers, all to belong to one person, Sol Wright.
- Second premium, J. C. Jenkins.
- Best herd for dairy, to consist of 1 bull, 1 cow with her calf and 2 heifers, all to belong to one person, J. C. Jenkins.
- Second premium, G. W. Johnson.
- Best stallion exhibiting 3 or more of his colts, Riddell & Norris.
- Second premium, Cole & Sons.
- Best brood mare exhibiting 2 or more of her colts, John Dickerson.
- Second premium, Wm. Buffington.
- Best sucking colt regardless of sex, Riddell & Norris.
Saddle Horses.
- Best horse, mare or gelding, 3 years old, Robert Collins.
- Second premium, G. C. Graddy.
Single harness horses.
- Best horse, mare or gelding, John R. Cole & Sons.
- Second premium, John R. Cole & Sons.
Matched Horses.
- Best pair geldings or mares, William Robinson.
- Second premium, W. E. Gibson.
Hogs.
- Best boar, large breed, A. J. Houze.
- Second premium, Wm. Cooper.
- Best sow with five or more of her pigs, A. J. Houze.
- Second premium, Wm. Cooper.
- Best boar, small breed, C. H. Dunning.
- Best sow with five or more of her pigs, A. D. Hopping.
- Second premium, C. H. Dunning.
Large breed.
- Best board, 1 year old, Ralph Collier.
- Best sow 2 years old, A. J. Houze.
- Best sow 1 year old, A. J. Houze.
- Best pair of shoats under six months, A. J. Houze.
Small breed.
- Best boar 2 years old and voer, C. H. Dunning.
- Best boar 1 year old, A. D. Hopping.
- Best sow 2 years old, A. D. Hopping.
- Best sow 1 year old, C. H. Dunning.
- Best pair shoats under six months, C. H. Dunning.
Sheep—Fine wool.
- Best buck over 2 years old, E. Butterfield.
- Best buck 1 year old, E. Butterfield.
- Best ewe, E. Butterfield.
- Best lambs, two in number, E. Butterfield.
Long wool.
- Best buck over 2 years old, J. Becket.
- Best buck 1 year old, J. Becket.
- Best ewe, J. Becket.
- Best lambs, two in number, J. Becket.
Middle wool.
- Best buck 1 year old, E. Wymond.
- Best ewe, J. Becket.
- Best lambs, two in number, J. Becket.
- Best herd, 1 buck, 2 ewes, 2 lambs, J. Becket.
- Second premium, J. Becket.
Saturday’s Awards.
Horses for light draft.
- Best stallion 4 years and over, Riddell & Norris.
- Best stallion 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best stallion 1 year old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best colt under one year old, O. P. Cobb.
- Best mare 4 years old and over, Ed. Terrill.
- Best mare 3 years old, O. D. Cunningham.
- Best mare 2 years old, C. L. Lee.
- Best mare 1 year old, J. D. Hunt.
- Best colt under 1 year old, John Dickerson.
- Best gelding 4 years old and over, M. Giegoldt.
- Best gelding 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best gelding 2 years old, George Newman.
Brood mares.
- Best mare of any age with colt, O. P. Cobb.
- Second premium, W. C. Buffington.
Speed ring for horses.
- Best pacing horse, mare or gelding, speed considered, J. T. Ricketts.
- Second premium, J. T. Ricketts.
- Third premium, John Piatt.
Equestrian ring—inside Amphitheatre.
- Best lady driver, Clara Covington.
- Second premium, Lizzie Billiter.
- Best and most graceful lady rider, Mrs. Tomison.
- Second premium, Lizzie Tufts.
- Best gentleman equestrian, J. Curtis.
- Best boy rider 15 years old or less, B. B. Mulford.
Articles manufactures by machinery.
- Best pair woolen blankets, Mrs. A. G. Jackson.
- Best ten years plain flannel, Mr. A. G. Jackson.
Needle work—useful.
- Best silk quilt, Mrs. A. G. Jackson.
- Best worsted quilt, Cora Early.
- Best calico quilt, Miss L. Giffin.
- Best worsted comfort, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best calico comfort, Emma Hathaway.
- Best knit counterpane, Tillie Baker.
- Best silk dress, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best made woolen dress, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best made calico dress, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best made child’s dress, Mrs. Twentyman.
- Best made child’s sack, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best made shirt, Mrs. M. E. Wymond.
- Best made gown, L. Griffin.
- Best made chemise, Jennie Glardon.
- Best made drawers, Jennie Glardon.
Needle work—fancy.
- Best specimens needle work on canvass, Mrs. T. W. McLean.
- Best specimens needle work on cloth, Mrs. T. McLean.
- Best specimens needle work on linen, Martha McClellan.
- Best specimens needle work on muslin, Jennie Glardon.
- Best specimens needle work on merino, Jennie Glardon.
- Best specimens needle work on lace, Pearl Gault.
- Best hair pin cushion, Lizzie Langley.
Fancy Work.
- Best specimen wax flowers, N. B. Kimball.
- Best specimen hair work, Rebecca Randall.
- Best specimen shell work, N. B. Kimball.
- Best specimen bead work, Martha McClellan.
- Best specimen pin cushion, Lizzie Lindsay.
- Best specimen card board work, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best specimen air castle, Blanche Knight.
- Best specimen feather flowers, Mrs. D. Clemmens.
- Best specimen worsted flowers or wreath, Mrs. Henry Garrison.
Crochet work.
- Best sample cotton crochet work, Mrs. K. Keppling.
- Best sample woolen, Mrs. Schub.
- Best sample linen, Mrs. Schub.
- Best sample silk, Martha McClellan.
- Best sample tatting, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best lady’s braided wrapper, Martha McClellan.
- Best transferred embroidery, Mrs. R. E. McCreary.
- Best pair pillow cases, Mrs. Givan.
- Best worsted footstool, Mrs. F. Stier.
- Best pair pillow shams, Mrs. Jackson.
Domestic Manufactures.
- Best 5 yards lindsey, Mrs. M. Lee.
- Best 5 yards flannel, C. W. Mendell.
- Best 5 yards jeans, Mrs. M. Lee.
- Best 10 yards rag carpet, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Best pair woolen knit socks, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best pair woolen knit stockings, A. Tufts.
- Best pair woolen knit mittens, Mrs. R. E. McCreary.
- Best pair woolen knit gloves, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best foot mat, Mrs. Jackson.
- Best hearth rug, Ella Trester.
- Best cotton knit stockings, Mrs. Keppling.
Farm Implements.
- Plow for general purposes, E. S. Downey.
- Shovel plow, E. S. Downey.
- Side-hill plow, E. S. Downey.
- Cultivator, Murdoch.
- Corn planter, Calvert & Baker.
- Grain drill, J. H. Denton.
- Horse hay rake, W. H. Murdoch.
- Mowing machine, separate, E. S. Downey.
- Combined reaper and mower, set up, E. S. Downey.
- Farm wagon, W. H. Murdoch.
- Two-horse harrow, W. H. Murdoch.
- Cider miller, E. S. Downey.
- Cutting box, W. H. Murdoch.
- Best display farm implements, E. S. Downey.
- Second best, W. H. Murdoch.
Mechanical and Chemical Products.
- Rustic flower stand, L. H. Greer.
- Specimen cabinet work, N. B. Kimball.
- Spring wagon, W. H. Murdoch.
- Display scroll saw work by boy, John Stier.
- Display saddle work, John Roberts.
- Display harness work, P. Wheeler.
- Display photographic work, J. N. Walton.
- Bushel corn meal, Hayes.
- Sewing machine, D. B. Beatty.
- Step ladder, W. H. Murdoch.
- Bar soap, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Soft soap, Lizzie Dyke.
- Display millinery goods, Gussie Cochran.
Poultry.
- Pair buff cochin china chickens, C. L. Lee.
- Partridge cochin china chickens, C. L. Lee.
- Light brahma chickens, E. Hayes.
- Dark brahma, C. L. Lee.
- Brown leghorn, E. Hayes.
- White leghorn, C. L. Lee.
- Plymouth rock, G. Fisk.
- Bantam, Anna Lane.
- Black Spanish, C. L. Lee.
- Game, E. Hayes.
- Mixed cross breed, E. Hayes.
- Ducks, E. Hayes.
- Turkeys, C. L. Lee.
- Geese, C. L. Lee.
- Best display of poultry, not less than four varieties, C. L. Lee.
Flowers.
- Best display of bedding out plants in bloom, as verbenas, petunias, portulaccas, phloxes, etc., E. Clements.
- Specimen of rose in bloom, L. H. Greer.
- Hanging basket, H. Garrison.
- Display geraniums, L. H. Greer.
- Display dahlias, Carrie Campbell.
- Display cut flowers, Carrie Campbell.
- Bouquet, Mrs. E. H. Niebaum.
- Display greenhouse plants, Mrs. E. H. Niebaum.
- Single plant of any kind in bloom, E. Clements.
Vegetables.
- Best ½ bushel early potatoes, A. Tufts.
- Best ½ bushel late potatoes, Frank Holman.
- Best ½ bushel promising new variety, A. Tufts.
- Best collection and display of potatoes, Frank Holman.
- Best ½ dozen beets for table use, F. Withered.
- Best ½ dozen sugar beets, E. Kerr.
- Best ½ dozen mangel wurzel, H. D. Tufts.
- Best ½ dozen carrots, C. M. Tufts.
- Best ½ dozen parsnips, C. M. Tufts.
- Best ½ dozen cabbages, H. D. Tufts.
- Best ½ bushel red onions, N. B. Kimball.
- Best ½ bushel yellow onions, Frank Holman.
- Best ½ bushels white onions, E. Hayes.
- Best 3 or more pumpkins, C. M. Tufts.
- Best 3 or more squashes, J. P. Walker.
- Best ½ gallon lima beans, A. Trester.
- Best dozen ears sugar corn, C. Hayes.
- Best Kershaw pumpkin, J. R. Cole.
- Best ½ bushel onion sets, H. Garrison.
- Best ½ bushel sweet potatoes, C. M. Tufts.
- Best collection and display of vegetables, Frank Holman.
- Second premium, J. Althup.
Grain.
- Half bushel white wheat, A. Tufts.
- Half bushel red wheat, E. Butterfield.
- Half bushel promising new variety, C. L. Lee.
- Display of wheat, R. B. Drake.
- Display of rye, C. L. Lee.
- Half bushel oats, R. B. Drake.
- Half bushel spring barley, E. Hayes.
- Half bushel fall barley, C. Hayes
- Half bushel white corn in the ear, H. Oakes.
- Half bushel yellow corn in the ear, D. C. Wright.
- Half bushel any other color ear corn, John Clemens.
- Half bushel pop corn, E. Butterfield.
- Specimen broom corn, J. Kuhn.
- Collection and display of corn, J. Kuhn.
- Second premium, E. Hayes.
Fruits.
- Specimen fall apples, N. B. Kimball.
- Display fall apple, R. Clapp.
- Specimen winter apples, R. Clapp.
- Display winter apples, J. Kuhn.
- Specimen pears, H. Barricklow.
- Display of pears, H. Barricklow.
- Specimen white peaches, H. Barricklow.
- Specimen yellow peaches, W. Houze.
- Display of peaches, H. Barricklow.
- Specimen of grapes, R. Clapp.
- Display of grapes, H. D. Tufts.
- Specimen of quinces, S. A. Bundy.
- Specimen of plums, C. M. Tufts.
- Display of fruits, Blythe Buffington.
- Second premium, N. B. Kimball.
Bread and cakes—homemade.
- Loaf wheat bread, milk or salt rising, Nannie Griffin.
- Loaf wheat bread, yeast rising, Mrs. A. F. Wood.
- Corn bread, Mrs. A. F. Wood.
- Rye bread, Mrs. Quigley.
- Sample pound cake, Mrs. Quigley.
- Sample fruit cake, Mrs. A. F. Wood.
- Sample jelly cake, N. B. Kimball.
- Sample pies, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Collection of bread and cakes by one exhibitor, Mrs. A. F. Wood.
Pickles.
- Specimen sweet pickles, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
- Display of sweet pickles, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Specimen sour pickles, Mrs. D. C. Wright.
- Display sour pickles, Mrs. A. G. Jackson.
- Ocre pickles, Mrs. Quigley.
- Mango pickles, Mrs. Quigley.
Dried fruit and vegetables.
- Specimen dried fruit, Emma Ward.
- Specimen dried vegetables, Mrs. Jackson.
- Collection dried fruit and vegetables, Mrs. Jackson.
- Ten pounds lard, Mrs. F. Withered.
Dairy products.
- Five pounds butter, Mrs. E. Clemens.
- Ten pounds cheese, Mrs. J. Kuhn.
Canned fruit.
- Specimen, not less than 5 quart cans, Mrs. F. Withered.
- Display canned fruits, Mrs. E. Griffin.
Fruit butter.
- Specimen fruit butter, Mrs. H. Winkley.
- Display fruit butter, Mrs. A. G. Jackson.
Jellies.
- Specimen jellies, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Display of jellies, Mrs. Jackson.
Preserves.
- Specimen preserves, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Display preserves, Mrs. F. Withered.
Table comfort.
- Sample of maple sugar, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Five pounds honey, A. Tufts.
- Gallon maple molasses, Mrs. M. D. Tufts.
- Catsup, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Specimen native wine, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.