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.