Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Fair Awards – 1871

The Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society Fair Awards for 1871 appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 14 Sep 1871 – Page 3, Column 2

THE LIST OF PREMIUMS.
Awarded at the Third Annual Fair of the South Eastern Indiana Agricultural Society Held Last Week.

Heavy Draft.

  • Stallion 4 years old and over, F. A. Utz, 1st; O S Mulford, 2d.
  • Stallion 3 years old and under, S. Niebert, 1st; F. M. Cole, 2d.
  • Stallion over 2 years old and under 3, L D Finch, 1st; N R Cole, 2d.
  • Colt under 1 year old, I Warner, 1st.
  • Mare 4 years old, I. Millox, 1st; T Neibert, 2d.
  • Mare 3 years old, Thos. Geart, 1st; P. Small, 2d.
  • Mare 2 years old, Scott Kelsey, 1st; R E Cofield, 2d.
  • Mare one year old, I M Laird, 1st; W C Mulford, 2d.
  • Colt one year old, H Small, 1st.
  • Colt under one year old, B F Preble, 1st; E Vandorin, 2d.
  • Gilding 4 years old, I H Hoggins, 1st; O Conrad, 2d.
  • Gilding 3 years old, Wm Wheeler, 1st; D Dorrell, 2d.
  • Gilding 2 years old, F W Mark, 1st; E Green, 2d.
  • Brood mares, Jake Miller, 1st; R Vandorin, 2d.
  • Draft mares or gildings, J E Randell, 1st; R Conner, 2d.
  • Jack of any age, Francis Worley, 1st; L Randell, 2d.
  • Mules 3 years old and over, H Wheeler, 1st; J V S Rockford, 2d.
  • Mule one year old and under two, Trester, 1st and 2d.
  • Suckling mare, R C Lamkin, 1st; D Cole, 2d.
  • Sweepstakes on Racking, Henry Walker Jr., 1st.

Horses for general purposes.

  • Stallion 4 years old and over, G. C. Graddy, 1st; Jno Melford, 2d.
  • Stallion 3 years old, W Chambers, 1st; James Cole, 2d.
  • Stallion 2 years old, Bradley, 1st; R Adkinson, 2d.
  • Stallion 1 year old, C Bradley, 1st.
  • Stallion colt, under 1 year old, O P Cobb, 1st; B F Preble, 2d.
  • Mares 4 years old and over, John S Mulford, 1st; J. H. Deaton, 2d.
  • Mares 2 years old, Albert Cole, 1st; N W Allen, 2d.
  • Mare colt under 1 year, Ben Vail, 1st; Lail & Hume, 2d.
  • Geldings 4 years old, G T Gaines, 1st; G C Graddy, 2d.
  • Geldings 3 years old, James M Blasdell, 1st; J W Watts, 2d.
  • Geldings 2 years old, Jno. Cunningham, 1st.
  • Brood Mares of any age, C Bradley, 1st; O P Cobb, 2d.
  • Saddle Stallions, Lail & Hume, 1st; G C Graddy, 2d.
  • Saddle Mares, Lail & Hume, 1st; J Cole, 2d.
  • Saddle geldings, James Cole, 1st; J McGuier, 2d.

 

  • Bull 4 years old, Durham, F Worley, 1st; Joseph Jenkins, 2d.
  • Bull 3 years old, J C Jenkins, 1st.
  • Bull 2 years old, J C Jenkins, 1st; Jo Beckett, 2d.
  • Bull calf, J C Jenkins, 1st and 2d.
  • Cow 4 years old, J C Jenkins, 1st and 2d.
  • Cow 3 years old, J C Jenkins, 1st and 2d.
  • Cow 2 years old, J C Jenkins, 1st and 2d.
  • Heifer 1 year old, J C Jenkins, 1st and 2d.
  • Heifer calf, J C Jenkins, 1st and 2d.
  • Cow 4 years old, Alderay, Jane Bruce, 1st.
  • Bull 3 years old, Grade, V D Hannah, 1st.
  • Bull 2 years old, O P Cobb, 1st; Peter Randall, 2d.
  • Bull calf, John E Randall, 1st; Henry Wood, 2d.
  • Cow 4 years old, O P Cobb, 1st and 2d.
  • Cow 3 years old, Harrison Small, 1st; O P Cobb, 2d.
  • Cow 2 years old, J E Randall, 1st; Jehial Buffington, 2d.
  • Cow 1 year old, O P Cobb, 1st; Geo Cheek, 2d.
  • Heifer calf, O P Cobb, 1st; Harrison Small, 2d.
  • Herd of Cattle, J C Jenkins, 1st.
  • Best Milch cow, Jane Bruce, 1st.

Sweepstakes on Cattle.

  • Bull of any age, J C Jenkins, 1st.
  • Cow of any age, J C Jenkins, 1st.
  • Fatted Cattle, J C Jenkins, 1st.

 

  • Boar 2 years old, Large Breed, S J Kittle, 1st; Morgan Rice, 2d.
  • Boar 1 year old, A Tufts, 1st; Jonathan Wilson, 2d.
  • Sow 1 year old, R C Conn, 1st; C M Tufts, 2d.
  • Pair Shoats 6 mo old, H D & C M Tufts, 1st; J Giegoldt, 2d.
  • Boar 2 years old, Morgan Rice, 1st; O P Cobb, 2d.
  • Boar 1 year old, Thomas Chisman, 1st; V D Hannah, 2d.
  • Sow 2 years old, O P Cobb, 1st.
  • Pair shoats under 6 mo., J C Jenkins, 1st; O P Cobb, 2d.

Sweepstakes.

  • Boar with 1 or more pigs, Thomas Chisman, 1st.
  • Sow of any age, with 1 or more pigs, O P Cobb, 1st.
  • Sow 6 mo old, Wm Higbee Sr., 1st.

Fine Wool Sheep.

  • Buck over 2 years old, Henry Sillett, 1st and 2d.
  • Buck 1 year old, M Guard, 1st.

Long Wool Sheep.

  • Buck 2 years old, Geo Randall, 1st; Thos Hansell, 2d.
  • Ewe 1 year old, W H Small, 1st and 2d.
  • Lambs 2 in number, Thos Hansell, 1st; W H Small, 2d.

Light Draft.

  • Stallions 4 years old, S Neibert, 1st; Tilford Dickerson, 2d.
  • Stallions 2 years old, Thos Gillis, 1st; James Cooper, 2d.
  • Stallion 1 year old, J C Jenkins, 1st.
  • Stallion colts under 1 year old, Isaac Johnson, 1st; J C Jenkins, 2d.
  • Mares 4 years old, John J Rucker, 1st; W S Allen, 2d.
  • Mares 3 years old, Riddle & Graves, 1st; J C Jenkins, 2d.
  • Mares 2 years old, L W Cobb, 1st; John N Mulford, 2d.
  • Mare colts under 1 year old, W C Buffington, 1st; Lewis Buffington, 2d.
  • Geldings 4 years old, J C Jenkins, 1st; J C Arnold, 2d.
  • Geldings 3 years old, Clay Duncan, 1st; J C Jenkins, 2d.
  • Geldings 2 years old, J C Jenkins, 1st; Owen Utz, 2d.
  • Brood mares of any age, George Johnston, 1st; B F Preble, 2d.

Sweepstakes on pacing.

  • Best Horse Mare or Gelding, 4 years old and over, Tilford Dickerson.
  • Best Horse, Mare or Gelding, under 4 years, John A Cunningham.

Sweepstakes on Stallions and Mare.

  • Best Stallion with 3 or more colts, John T. Mulford.
  • Best mare with 1 or more colts, C Bradley.
  • Sucking colt regardless of sex, O P Cobb.

Matched Horses.

  • Best matched mares, Geo W Hunter.
  • Most Symmetrical Horse Mare or Gelding over 4 years, L Neibert.

Sweepstakes on Trotting.

  • Best Trotting Horses, Mare or Gelding over 4 years old, Tilford Dickerson.

Equestrianism.

  • Most graceful Lady rider, Mrs. Betty Glore, 1st; Miss Sophia Tholks, 2d.
  • Gentleman, Wm. Robinson.

Poultry.

  • Best pair Spanish Chickens, Jehial Buffington.
  • Best Bramah Chicken, Adam Bruce.
  • Dung Hill Chicken, William Stedman.
  • Pair Ducks, Adam Bruce.
  • Pair Turkeys, Jehial Buffington.
  • Pair Geese, Simon Humfeldt.
  • Collection Poultry, W R Duchemin.

Vegetables.

  • ½ bush. Irish potatoes, Early, S D Cole.
  • ½ bush. Irish potatoes, Late, T Shoup.
  • Specimen Late Potatoes, T Shoup.
  • ½ bush. Sweet Potatoes, O Hayes.
  • ½ bush. Beets, John Eastor.
  • ½ doz. Carrots, Peter Randall.
  • ½ doz. Parsnips, Thomas Powell.
  • ½ doz. Cabbage, T Powell.
  • ½ bush. Onions, O Hayes.
  • 3 or more pumpkins, Miss I Davis.
  • 3 or more Squashes, Miss T Davis.

Grain and Seed.

  • ½ bush. White Corn, F J Cole.
  • ½ bush. Yellow Corn, O Hayes.
  • Best display of Corn, A D Hopping.
  • ½ bush. White Wheat, John Bromblay.
  • ½ bush. Red Wheat, Peter Randall.
  • ½ bush. Rye, Peter Randall.
  • ½ bush. Barley, S S Cole.
  • ½ bush. Oats, John E Wymond.
  • ½ bush. Flax Seed, Peter Randall.
  • ½ bush. Timothy Seed, E Greer.
  • ¼ bush. White beans, Miss T Davis.
  • ¼ bush. Lima Beans, Mary Canfield.

Fruit.

  • Best Specimen Fall Apple, Rob. Conn.
  • Best Display of Fall Apples, T Powell.
  • Best Specimen of Winter Apples, T Powell.
  • Best Display of Winter Apples, R Wymond
  • Best Specimen of Pears, R Wymond.
  • Best Display of Pears, S Cheek.
  • Best Specimen of Peaches, E T Winkley.
  • Best Display of Peaches, S Cheek.
  • Best Specimen of Plums, Alta Hayes.
  • Best Specimen of Grapes, J B Ward.
  • Best Display of Grapes, J B Ward.
  • Best Bouquet, Mrs. S J Stedman.
  • Best ½ doz. Quinces, Simon Guard.
  • Best Hanging Basket, Miss Alta Winkley.

Flowers.

  • Display of Verbenas, S Hemfeldt.
  • Display of Geraniums, S Humfeldt.
  • Best pot of Plant Trellis, S Humfeldt.
  • Best piece of Rustic Work, Mary Canfield.
  • Best Display of cut Flowers, S Humfeldt.
  • Best Display of Dahlias, S Humfeldt.
  • Best Display of Assorted Flowers, S Humfeldt.

Farm Implements.

  • Plow for General Purposes, C C Cottman, O P Cobb & Co., Agents.
  • Best Sod Plow, R C Conn.
  • Best Shovel Plow, Randall & Sillett.
  • Side Hill Plow, T Cotman, Cincinnati, Ohio, O P Cobb & Co., Agents.
  • Best Cultivator, A Connelly.
  • Bes Horse Hay Rake, Randall & Sillett.
  • Best Mowing Machine, Aetna Manufacturing Co., Salem, Ohio, O P Cobb & Co., Agent.
  • Best Combined Reaper and Mower, Aetna Manufacturing Co., Salem, Ohio, O P Cobb & Co., Agents.
  • Best Horse Power Thresher, Aetna Manufacturing Co., Salem, Ohio, O P Cobb & Co., Agents.
  • Farm Wagon, Indianapolis Wagon Co., T J Lucas, Agent.
  • Best 2 Horse Harrow, Randall & Sillett.
  • Best Cider Mill, J L Haven, Cincinnati, Ohio, O P Cobb & Co. Agent.
  • Best Cutting Box, Eagle Machine Co., Lancaster, Ohio, O P Cobb & Co., Agent.
  • Best Axe Handle, Jno Smith.

Mechanical and Chemical Products.

  • Best Specimen of Cabinet work, Chas Scheid.
  • Best Buggy, H Fisk & Bros.
  • Best Display of Saddle  work, Mr. Espey, Meritorious.
  • Best Display of Harness Work, D I Beaty.
  • Best Sewing Machine, Wheeler & Wilson, J W Perkins, Agent.
  • Best Washing Machine, J L Balsley.
  • Best Churn, Randall & Sillett.
  • Best Bar of Soap, W E Williams.
  • Best Soft Soap, Miss S P Williams.
  • Best Starch, W E Williams.

Domestic Manufactures.

  • Best Foot Mat, Miss Jane Little.
  • Best Hearth Rug, Mrs. W H Kyle.

Needle work, Useful.

  • Best comfort, Mrs. J B Ward.
  • Best Quilt, Mrs. Nettie Woods.
  • Calico Dress, Mrs. J B Ward.
  • Best Shirt, Mrs. John P Walker.
  • Needle Work on Canvass, Mrs. Isabella McIntire.
  • Needle Work on Muslin, Miss Lou McCoy.
  • Needle Work on Muslin, Miss Christina Zay.
  • Needle Work on Lace, Mrs. J B Ward.
  • Cotton Crochet work, Mrs, J B Ward.
  • Woolen Crochet work, Mrs. J B Ward.
  • Silk Crochet Work, Mrs. J B Ward.
  • Tatting, Miss Jennie E Glardon.
  • Wax Work, Miss Sarah Stedman.
  • Hair Work, Miss Nettie Woods.
  • Rustic Work, Mrs. J L Baker.
  • Bead Work, Mrs. Eliza Sparks.

Dairy Products.

  • Best 5 pounds Butter, Thomas Shoup.

 

  • Best Loaf Yeast Rising Bread, Mrs. Mary Canfield.
  • Best Loaf Milk Rising Bread, Mrs. Sarah Bruce.
  • Best Loaf Corn Bread, Miss Lura Williams and Mrs. Sarah Bruce.
  • Best Loaf Rye Bread, Mrs. P W Williams.
  • Best Sample of Cake, Mrs. Sarah E Bruce.
  • Best Collection Bread and Cake, Mrs. Sarah Bruce.
  • Best Sample of Maple Sugar, Chas M Tufts.
  • Best 5 lbs Honey, Chas M Tufts.
  • Best gallon Maple Molasses, Chas M Tufts.
  • Best gallon Sorglio Molasses, John R Davis.
  • Best Jar Catsup, Mrs. Plummer.
  • Best Specimen of Native Wine, J L Giegoldt.
  • Best Display of Native Wine, Mrs. Sarah P Williams.
  • Specimen Sweet Pickles, Mrs. S P Williams.
  • Display of Sour Pickles, Mrs. Plummer.
  • Specimen of Sour Pickles, Miss A Winkley.
  • Specimen of Dried Fruit, Mrs. S P Williams.

Canned Fruit.

  • Blackberries and Tomatoes, Mrs. Chas Beinkamp.
  • Pears, Apples, Plums and Peaches, Mrs. E Ward.
  • Currents, Mrs. S P Williams.

Fruit Butter.

  • Display of Tomato and Apple Butter, Mrs. Plummer.

Collection of Dried Fruit and Vegetables.

  • Quinces, Miss S P Williams.
  • Gooseberry, Miss Quigley.
  • Specimen of Dried Fruit and Vegetables, Miss S P Williams.

Jellies and Preserves.

  • Apple, Peach, Grape Jelly, Mrs. P W Williams.
  • Raspberry, Mrs. Alta Winkley.
  • Crab Apple, Mrs. Plummer.
  • Quinces, Mrs. Chas Beinkamp.
  • Cherry and Watermelon, Mrs. Plummer.
  • Pear, Miss Alta Winkley.
  • Grape, Currant, Gooseberry, and Prune Preserves, Miss Alta Winkley.
  • Blackberry and Tomato, Mrs. Plummer.

Miscellaneous.

  • Miss Mattie Davis, Glass Work.
  • Percy Wheeler, Collection of Paintings and Photographs.
  • Mary E Sparks, Landscape and Flower Painting.
  • Percy Wheeler, Stereoscopic Views.
  • J. Giegoldt, Oil Paintings.
  • H P Spath, Continental Stove.
  • E Worly, Fly Brush.
  • J N Walton, Portraits in Water Colors.
  • J A McIntire, Pictures and Frames.
  • Mrs. Jennie Faulkenberg.