Dearborn County Fair Awards – 1860

Dearborn County, Indiana Fair Awards for 1860 appeared in the following articles:

Aurora Commercial – 18 Oct 1860 – Page 1, Column 1

PREMIUMS awarded at the Ninth Annual Fair of the Dearborn County Agricultural Society.
Held at Aurora, Ind., on September 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, & Oct. 1, 1860.

James W. Gaff, President.
Henry F. Wright, Secretary.

LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT.

Horses for all Purposes.

  • Stallion Four years old and over. H B Corbin, first pm, $12; John Taylor, second, $6.
  • Stallion Three years old and over. David Cole, first pm, $8; Jas. A. Creat, second, $4.
  • Stallion Two years old and over. T. J. Turpin, first pm, $6; Thomas Nibert, second, $3.
  • Stallion One year old and over. Perry Small, first pm, $4; John Kittle, second, $2.
  • Sucking Stallion. H. F. Wright, first pm. $3; James Wheeler, second, $2.
  • Brood Mare four years old and over. W. Carpenter, first pm, $10; Francis Worley, second, $5.
  • Mare four years old and over. John Walker, first pm, $6; James Clement, second, $3.
  • Filly three years old and over. E Greer, first pm, $6; G M Morris, second, $3.
  • Filly two years old and over. N. Car[?], first pm, $5; Wm Chisman, second, $2.
  • Filley one year old and over. G. D. Curtis, first pm, $4; Jacob Miller, second, $2.
  • Sucking Filly. Jacob Miller, first pm, $3; L N Parks, second $2.
  • Geldings four years old and over. T J Turpin, first pm, $6; J C Jenkins, second, $3.
  • Gelding three years old and over. M Buffington, first pm, $5; J T Herron, second, $2.
  • Gelding two years old and over. N Carpenter, first pm, $4; Daniel Frazier, second, $2.

Farm and Draught Horses.

  • Stallion four years old and over. W S Allen, first pm, $12; D A Morris, second, $6.
  • Stallion three years old and over. W Carpenter, first pm, $8; John Spangler, second, $4.
  • Stallion two years old and over. Daniel Cole, first pm, $6.
  • Stallion one year old and over. C Mulford, first pm, $4; Henry Hind, second, $2.
  • Sucking Stallion. Wm Jenkins, first pm, $3; Francis Worley, second, $2.
  • Brood Mare four years old and over. J D Curtis, first pm, $10; Wm Jenkins, second, $5.
  • Filley three years old and over. E Greer, first pm, $6.
  • Mare four years old and over. James Shrieve, first pm, $6.
  • Filly two years old and over. W McConnell, first pm, $5; J D Pritchard, second, $2.
  • Filley one year old and over. G H Worley, first pm, $4.
  • Sucking Mare Colt. J H Fletcher, first pm, $3.
  • Gelding four year old and over. Charles Ewan, first pm, $6; J Bruce, second, $3.

Roadsters.

  • Stallion four years old and over. H F Wright, first pm, $12; N Carpenter, second, $6.
  • Stallion three years old and over. Lytle Parks, second pm., $4.
  • Stallion two years old and over. Benj. Howard, first pm, $6; J D Pritchard, second, $3.
  • Stallion one year old and over. N. Carpenter, first pm, $4; S Vanhorn, second, $2.
  • Suckling Stallion Colts. W Carpenter, first pm, $3; Charles Ewan, second, $2.
  • Brood Mare. Charles Ewan, first pm, $10; J. S. Henry, second, $5.
  • Mare four years old and over. J C Jenkins, first pm, $6; W B Murry, second, $3.
  • Filly three years old and over. N Carpenter, first pm, $6; Rich Winkey, second, $3.
  • Filly two years and over. M Whiteford, first pm, $5; W C Buffington, second, $2.
  • Filly one year old and over. [?] Bruce, first pm, $4; Mr. Cr[?], second, $2.

Horses for the Saddle

  • Stallion four years old and over. Dan Dorrel, first pm, $12; J L Mulford, second, $6.
  • Stallion three years and over. W C Mulford, first pm, $8.
  • Mare four years and over. W Dodd, first pm, $8; T & J W Gaff, second, $4.
  • Gelding four years and over. W S Allen, first pm, $8; Same, second prem., $4.
  • Gelding three years and over. James M. Kirk, first pm, $6.

Matched Horses and Mongrel Race.

  • Pair Matched Geldings. J. Giegoldt, first pm, $10
  • Mongrel Race. Henry F Wright, pm, $10.

Sweepstakes on Horses.

  • Stallion exhibiting five or more of his Colts of any age. Alfred Glenn, prem, $25.
  • Mare exhibiting two or more of her Colts of any age. Francis Worley, pm, $20.
  • Fastest Trotting Horse, Mare or Gelding. G W Cochran, pm, $20.

Jacks and Mules.

  • Jack of any age. O P Cobb, first pm, $10; James Hudson, second, $5.
  • Jennet of any age. H F Wright, first pm, $5.
  • Pair of Mules. Wm Wheeler, first pm, $6; R C Anderson, second, $3.
  • Mule three years old. H Peters, first prem., $5.
  • Mule two years old. Jacob Tanner, first pm., $4; Mr. Lostetter, second, $2.
  • Sucking Mules. Benj. Ewbank, first pm, $2; Patrick Gainey, second, $1.

Durham Cattle.

  • Bull two years and over. R C Anderson, first pm, $6; Jacob Tanner, second, $3.
  • Bull one year old. R C Anderson, first pm, $4; O P Cobb, second, $2.
  • Bull Calf. R C Anderson, first pm, $2; Same, second, $1.
  • Cow three years and over. John Brumblay, first pm, $8; R C Anderson, second, $4.
  • Heifer one year old. John Bramblay, first pm, $3; J W Newman, second, $2.
  • Heifer Calf. John Brumblay, first pm, $2; J W Newman, second, $1.

Native and Grade Cattle.

  • Bull one year old. S Cheek, first pm, $3
  • Bull Calf. Geo W Lane, first pm, $2; O P Cobb, second, $1.
  • Cow three years old and over. A Hill, first pm, $5; Benj Howard, second, $3.
  • Heifer two years old. B Campbell, first pm, $4; Same, second, $2.
  • Heifer one year old. A Lineonfellow, first pm, $3; H Small, second, $2.
  • Heifer Calf. M B Cheek, second pm, $1.

Oxen, Fat Cattle and Sheep.

  • Yoke Oxen four years old and over. J C Jenkins, first pm, $6; J Billingsley, second, $3.
  • Yoke Oxen three years old and over. J D Curtis, first prem, $4; J C Jenkins, second, $2.
  • Yoke Oxen two years old. Benj Howard, first pm, $3; John Mulford, second, $2.
  • Fatted Steer. J C Jenkins, premium, $5.
  • Fatted Sheep, Richard Gregg, pm, $2.

Sweepstakes on Cattle.

  • Best Bull any age. R C Anderson, pm, $10.
  • Best Cow any age. Jno. Brumblay, pm, $6.

Hogs, and Sweepstakes on Hogs.

  • Boar two years and over. David Ellis, first pm, $5; J C Jenkins, second, $2.
  • Boar one year and over. J Billingsley, first pm, $4; J C Jenkins, second, $2.
  • Sow two years and over. David Ellis, first pm, $4; J C Jenkins, second, $1.
  • Sow under two years old. Joseph Jenkins, first pm, $2; David Ellis, second.
  • Sow under one year old. J C Jenkins, first pm, $2.
  • Pair of Shoats under six months old. N Canfield, first pm, $2; Thos Chisman, second.
  • Best Boar of any age. J C Jenkins, first pm, $5.
  • Sow of any age. David Ellis, first pm, $5.
  • Sow and pigs, J C Jenkins, premium, $5.

Fine Wooled Sheep.

  • Bucks one year and over. R Gregg, first pm, $3.
  • Lambs five in number. Richard Gregg, first pm, $3.

Long Wooled Sheep.

Lambs five in number.

  • F Worley, first pm, $3.

Poultry.

  • Pair Shanghai Chicken. James Gorden, pm, $1.
  • Poland Chickens. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Cross of any Breed Chickens. Marcellus B Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Pair Poland Ducks. Daniel Conway, pm, $1.
  • Pair Common Ducks. Edward Trester, pm, $1.
  • Turkeys. Mrs. W Bainum, pm, $1.
  • Brama Pootras Chickens. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Game Chickens. Henry Walker, Jr., pm, $1.
  • Common Geese. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Best Collection of Poultry. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.

Vegetables, Grains and Seeds.

  • Half Dozen Blood Beets. J Ashcraft, pm, $1.
  • Half Dozen Parsnips, Thomas White, pm, $1.
  • Half Dozen Heads Cabbage. Joseph Clements, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Turnips. John M Staffen, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Onions. James Clements, pm, $1.
  • Half Peck Tomatoes. Conway Bainum, pm, $1.
  • Peck White Beans. James Clements, pm, $1.
  • Quart Lima Beans. G W Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Irish Potatoes. Mr. George Chisman, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Sweet Potatoes. Mr. R Randall, pm, $1.
  • Three or more Pumpkins. George L Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Three or more Squashes. Benjamin Sellers, pm, $1.
  • Collection of Vegetables. Marcellus B Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Yellow Corn in Ear. Steven Vincent, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel White Corn in Ear. George S Cheek, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel White Wheat. John L Higbee, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Rye. James Clements, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Barley. Simon Humphelt, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Spring Wheat. Benjamin Ewbank, pm, $1.
  • Half Bushel Timothy Seed. Elijah Greer, pm, $1.

Fruit List.

  • Winter Apples. Aaron Miller, first, $2; Wm C Buffington, second, $1
  • Fall Apples. M Giegoldt, first, $2; James H Bailey, second, $1
  • Largest Display of Apples. Aaron Miller, premium, $3.
  • Autumn Pears. Simon Humpfelt, first, $1; George W Cheek, second, 50 cents.
  • Winter Pears. James W Gaff, first, $1.
  • Plums. John Tufts, first, $1.
  • Grapes, George Chisman, first, $1; Bernard Shipper, second, 50 cents.
  • Quinces. Franklin Daughters, first, $1; Elijah Huffman, second, 50 cents.
  • Half Dozen Winter Apples. William Souther, premium, $1.
  • Half Dozen Peaches. C C Kelsey, premium, $1.
  • Half Dozen Bunches Grapes. Dr. S S Stewart, premium, $1.
  • Collection of Fruits. C C Kelsey, premium, $3.

Flowers.

  • Collection of Flowers. Mrs. M A Gipson, first, $2; Mrs. J Brison, second, $1.
  • Collection Green House Flowers in Bloom. Mrs. J. Brison, first, $2; Mrs. M A Gipson, second, $1.
  • Bouquet. Mrs. SSouthers, first, $1; Miss Anna Swing, second, 50 cents.
  • Floral Ornament. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.

Mechanical Department.

  • Plow for General Use. O P Cobb, first, $4
  • Shovel Plow. A B Lansbury, first, $1.
  • Ax Helve. J Butterfield, premium, $1.
  • Bee Hive, C C Kelsey, premium, $2.
  • Lot Cooperage. Jacob Kemple, first, $2.
  • Woolen Knit Socks. Mrs. P Jenkins, first, $1; Mrs C Morgan, second, 50 cents.
  • Woolen Knit Mittens. Mrs C Morgan, first, $1; E H Justice, second, 50 cents.
  • Woolen Yarn. Mrs. Utz, first, 50 cents; Mrs. J Dews, second, 25 cents.
  • Double Harness, Common Use. J A Wehe, premium, $4.
  • Single Buggy Harness. J A Wehe, premium, $2.
  • Man’s Saddle. J A Wehe, premium, $2.
  • Side Saddle. J A Wehe, premium, $2.
  • Butter Made in June. Mrs. Laz Cheek, first, $4; Mrs. J. Butterfield, second, $2.
  • Butter Made since June. Mrs. D Jackson, first, $4; Mrs. M Collins, second, $2.
  • Ten Pounds Cheese. Mrs N. Dyke, first, $4; Mrs. J Butterfield, second, $2.
  • Overcoat. A Epstein, premium, $2.
  • Pair Pants, A Epstein, premium, $1.
  • Vest. A. Epstein, premium, $1.
  • Two Horse Carriage. William I Edwards, premium, $10; Same, second, $5.
  • Buggy. William I Edwards, first, $6; Same, second, $3.

Domestic Manufactures.

  • Five Yards Flannel. Mrs. Utz, first, $4; Miss Lizzie Justice, second, $2.
  • Rag Carpet. Mrs. L Shook, first, $4; Mrs. A Tufts, second, $2.
  • Double Coperlet Cotton. Mrs. W M Stevens, first, $4; Miss Lizzie Justice, second, $2.
  • Knit Stockings. Mrs. L Andrews, first, $1; Miss M Danford, second, 50 cents.
  • Best Worked Collar. Miss A Butterfield, first, $1.
  • Best Head Dress. Miss G H Walton, pm. $1.
  • Best Sample Hair Work. Miss Sarah Noyce, premium, $1.
  • Best Sample Tissue Work. Miss Hattie Bush, premium, $1.
  • Ottoman Cover. Mrs. A B Clark, pm. $1.
  • Fancy Worked Tidy. Mrs. W I Edwards, prem., $2.
  • Fancy Worsted Work. Mrs. J. Smith, premium, $2.
  • Worked Slippers. Mrs. John Ferry, premium, $2.
  • Best Lady’s Sack. Mrs. M Collins, pm. $2.
  • Best Mantilla. Mrs. G H Walton, pm, $2.
  • Best Sample Ornamental Needle Work. Mrs. Dr. Haines, premium, $2.
  • Pair Lamp Mats. Mrs. M Plummer, pm. $1.
  • Pair Foot Mats. Mrs. P Jenkins, pm. $1.
  • Silk Gloves. Miss C. Houk, prem. $2.
  • Specimen Landscape Painting in Oil. Mrs. N M Lloyd, premium, $1.
  • Specimen Penmanship. Miss Clara Houk, premium, $1.
  • Specimen Fruit Painting. Mrs. M. Collins, premium, $1.
  • Fancy Painting. T J Bailey, premium, $1.
  • Bud Painting, Clara Houk, premium, $1.
  • Fancy Bead Work. Miss S J Winkley, premium, $1.
  • Ambrotypes and Mclainotypes. Mr. N H Tuck, premium, $1.

Canned Fruits.

  • Cherries. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Pears. Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Plums, Mrs. L. Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Strawberries. Mrs. M Collins, premium, $1.
  • Raspberries. Mrs. M Collins, premium, $1.
  • Tomatoes. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Peaches. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Quinces. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.

Fruit Butter.

  • Apple. Mrs. C Danford, premium, $1.
  • Peach. Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Pear, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Tomato. Mrs. M Plummer, premium, $1.
  • Pumpkin, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.

Jellies.

  • Gooseberry. Mrs. W I Edwards, pm., $1.
  • Currant. Mrs. W I Edwards, pm. $1.
  • Grape. Mrs. L N Bush, premium, $1.
  • Cherry, Mrs. J H Foster, premium, $1.
  • Peach, Mrs. James Shephard, pm., $1.
  • Apple, Mrs. L N Bush, premium, $1.
  • Pear, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.

Preserves.

  • Strawberry. Mrs. M. Collins, premium, $1.
  • Gooseberry. Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Grape, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Peach, Mrs. James Shephard, premium, $1.
  • Apple, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Pear, Mrs. George Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Cherry, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Quinces, Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.

Sweet Pickles.

  • Peaches. Mrs. Wm Allen, premium, $1.
  • Cherries, Mrs. James Shephard, premium, $1.
  • Quinces, Mrs. James Shephard, premium, $1.

Sour Pickles.

  • Cucumbers, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $1.
  • Beets, Mrs. C Chisman, premium, $1.

Bread, Cakes, &c.

  • Best Bread Salt Rising. Mrs. P Jenkins, premium, $1.
  • Yeast Rising, Mrs. J Terrill, premium, $1.
  • Sample Cake, Mrs. L N Bush, premium, $1.
  • Best Pies, Mrs A C Chisman, premium, $1.
  • Collection of Bread and Cakes, Mrs. Wm Allen, premium, $2.
  • Knit Counterpane, Mrs. J A Pyle, pm, $2.
  • Patchwork Quilt, Mrs. M Collins, pm, $3.
  • Best Made Shirt, Mrs. G H Walton, pm, $2.
  • Best Calico Dress, Clarissa Griffin, pm, $2.
  • Best Silk Dress, Mrs. P Jenkins, pm, $2.
  • Velvet Bonnet, Mrs. L Lasler, prem., $2.
  • Child’s Sack. Mrs. R Q Terrill, pm, $1.
  • Child’s Dress. Mrs. L Beinkamp, pm, $1.
  • Satin Dress, Mrs. P Jenkins, prem., $2.
  • Woolen Dress, Mrs. L Cheek, prem, $2.
  • Artificial Flowers, Mrs. J Ferry, prem, $1.

Table Comforts.

  • Five Pounds Maple Sugar, Mrs. John Tufts, premium, $2.
  • Five Pounds Honey, Mrs. Henry Smith, premium, $2.
  • Gallon Maple Molasses, Mrs. W. Smith, premium, $1.
  • Gallon Sorgho Molasses, Mrs. L Cheek, premium, $2.
  • Cured Hams, O P Cobb & Co., prem, $2.
  • Cabinet of Fossils, Dr. G. Sutton, pm., $5.

Aurora Commercial – 18 Oct 1860 – Page  3, Column 2

Agricultural Meeting.
Saturday, October 13th, 1860.

The Board of Directors of the Dearborn County Agricultural Society met in accordance to previous notice. Members present: Lane, Cobb, Trester, Milburn, Giegoldt, Hill and Wright. Lane, presiding.

On motion, George W. Lane, J. N. Milburn, and H. F. Wright were appointed as a committee to act in concert with the Executive Committee, to settle the claims against the Society.

The Board then awarded the following premiums in the unenumerated list, as follows, to-wit:

  • Sewing Machine, Wheeler & Wilson’s. O P Cobb & Co. Agts., $1.
  • Coffee Mill, 122 years old. Mrs. S. Cheek, Diploma.
  • Kettles, bell metal and porcelain. N Dyke, Diploma.
  • Farm Roller. S Cheek, $3.
  • Foot Stool. Mrs. J Lynn, 50 cents.
  • Nutmeg Melon. Mrs. S S Clark, 50 cents.
  • Watermelon. G W Lane, 50 cents.
  • Pie Melon. G W Lane, 50 cents.
  • Trunk. A Epstein, $1.
  • Barrel Flour, Siemantal & Co., $2.
  • Cedar Bucket. E Winkley, 50 cents.
  • Dried Apples. B Bruce, 50 cents.
  • Dried Quinces. B Sellers, 50 cents.
  • Seed Cucumbers. G Chisman, Diploma.
  • Sickle Pears. John Bruce, Diploma.
  • Husk Chair Bottoms. Miss Rebecca Platt, 50 cents.
  • Mangle Wortzel and Kale. John Beggs, 50 cents.
  • Buck Wheat. J Tester, 50 cents.
  • Double and Treble Shovel Plow. A B Lansbury, $1.
  • Bridge Model. S Quigly, $3.
  • California Musk Melon, Wm C Buffington, 50 cents.
  • Sugar Evaporator. O P Cobb & Co., Agts., Diploma.
  • Potato Digger. O P Cobb  & Co. Agts., Diploma.
  • Hill Side Plow. O P Cobb ent. 1, J Bailey, $2. Recommended for practical test in November.
  • Muscovy Ducks. Dr. J H Bowers, 50 cents.
  • Surgical Instruments. Dr. R C Bond, Diploma.
  • Broom Corn. Page Cheek, 50 cents.
  • Gold Spangled Pheasants. Simon Humphelt, 50 cents.
  • Fur Rabbits. S Humphelt.
  • Knit Windsor Curtains. Mrs. Dr. H J Bowers, $1.
  • Jeans Coat. Mrs. J Terrill, $1.
  • Collection of autographs and letters. William I Edwards, Diploma.
  • Half Dozen Brooms. William House, 50 cents.
  • Screen for Cleaning Wheat. Capt. Martin Trester, $5.
  • Cheese Press. O F Darling, $1.
  • Lightning Rod. W P Sweet, Diploma.
  • Boy’s Cap. Sarah P Williams, $1.
  • Dutch Cheese. Sarah P Williams, $1.
  • Picture Frames. Miss E Smith, $1.

After which the Board adjourned.
HENRY F. WRIGHT. Sec’y.