Awards for the Southeastern Indiana Fair in 1873 appeared in:

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 4 Sep 1873 – Page 3, Column 3

THE FAIR.

[See newspaper for full report.]

Horses.—Already the horse stalls are filling up with fine stock and the prospect is that all the rings in the horse department will be full and the contest will be very great. As exhibitors in this department, while glancing among the stalls we notice Joseph Sail, from Boone Co., Ky., with seven head of horses, first among which is his fine saddle and general purpose stallion, Denmark, who comes as the victor of several hard contests in Kentucky this year. Wm. Wheeler occupies his old stalls with draft and general purpose horses. Chas. Bradley, from Switzerland Co., Ind., is here ready for competition. Dr. Grant, of Boone Co., Ky., brings his fine brood mare and her family.

The following awards were made this afternoon:

Draft Horses.—Best stallion, four years old and over, Stephen Dibble. Two years old and under three, P. Wheeler; One year old and under two, Dr. E. L. Grant, Boone Co., Ky.; Stallion colt, Dr. E. L. Grant.

Mares.—Best four years old and over, Dr. E. L. Grant; Three years old and under four, B. F. Preble; Two years old and under three, Aaron Parks; Mare colt, B. F. Preble.

Geldings.—Best gelding four years old and over, N. Carpenter.

Saddle Horses.—Best Stallion, Joseph Sail of Boone Co., Ky; Best mare, C. Arnold.

Jacks and Mules.—Best jennet, any age, C. Bradley, Switzerland Co., Ind.; Best mule three years old and over, E. Cole, Dearborn Co., Ind.; Two years old and under three, S. Bibble, Ripley Co., Ind.; One year old and under two, S. Halt, Dearborn Co., Ind.; Mule colt, J. M. Laird, Dearborn Co., Ind.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 11 Sep 1873 – Page 2, Column 2

THE FAIR.
Saturday’s Proceedings.

The attendance was nearly equal to yesterday. Last evening some very fine horses came in from the stables of R. S. Strader, of Boone Co., Ky. The exhibition of horses on this day was excellent, and the animals exhibited in the Light Harness rings were of a degree of excellence and beauty to compete in the same rings at any exhibition.

The following awards were made in this class:

• Best stallion, 4 years old and over, R. S. Strader, Boone Co., Ky.
• Best stallion, 3 years old and under 4, C. Scott, Boone Co., Ky.
• Best stallion 2 years old and under 3, Isaac Johnston.
• Best stallion 1 year old and under 2, Jos. Lail, Boone Co., Ky.
• Best stallion colt, O. P. Cobb.
• Best mare, 4 years old and over, R. S. Strader, Boone Co., Ky.
• Best mare, 3 years old and under 4, John Repka.
• Best mare, 2 years old and under 3, Wm. Cropper.
• Best mare, 1 year old and under 2, Joseph Lail, Boone Co., Ky.
• Best mare colt, O. P. Cobb.
• Best gelding, 4 years old and over, R. S. Strader, Boone Co., Ky.
• Best gelding, 3 years old and under 4, James L. Riley.
• Best gelding, 2 years old and under 3, W. M. Croppee.

In the ring of Matched Horses, only two exhibitors came into competition, with a span sach; C. Scott of Gallatin, Tenn., and R. S. Strader of Boone Co., Ky. Strader’s horses wore the ribbon.

In Sweepstakes on Stallion, with three or more of his colts, J. W. Lail’s “Denmark” horse was awarded the premium.

On Mare with one or more colts, the premium was awarded to the mare of J. C. Jenkins, Boone Co., Ky.

For best Sucking Colt, Wm. Curtis took the string.

Equestrianism—Best lady equestrian, Miss Maggie Elder, Dearborn Co., Ind. Gentleman—L. W. Cobb.

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 18 Sep 1873 – Page 3, Column 3

S. E. Ind. Agl. S. Fair.
The following is the award of premiums at the above Fair, not published in our last issue:

[See newspaper for premiums.]

MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL.

• Flour barrel, Otho Hayes
• Pork barrel, Michael Teny
• Display of tinware, two entries, Geo. Held and N. Dyke, both said to be very large and good, but the committee made no return.
• Display of saddlery and harness, two entries, but committee made no return.
• Barrel of flour, Otho Hayes
• Bushel corn meal, Otho Hayes
• Washing machine, Challenge, H. H. Cheek.
• Sewing machine, Domestic, W. H. Small.
• Clothes wringer, O. P. Cobb & Co.
• Bar soap, Dan Williams
• Starch, H. C. Williams
• Cooking stove and fixtures, N. Dyke

W. H. Small drew the premium on sewing machine, and afterward I discovered he had not paid the entry fee of 50 cts., which he refused to pay. It would be well not to advertise his machine in this list until he pays. For this is about as good a place as can be found to advertise.

FARMING IMPLEMENTS.

• Plow for general purposes, O. P. Cobb & Co.
• Sod plow, O. P. Cobb & Co.
• Double shovel plow, A. O. Gould
• Side-hill plow, O. P. Cobb & Co.
• Cultivator, A. O. Gould
• Grane Cradle, Thomas Spicknall
• Morse hay rake, R. T. Winkley
• Mowing machine, Champion, R. T. Winkley
• Combined reaper and mower, Champion, R. T. Winkley
• Farm wagon, A. O. Gould
• Harrow, Wilkerson Smith
• Cutting box, O. P. Cobb & Co.
• Axe handle, Wilkerson Smith

GRAIN AND SEEDS.

• Peck white wheat, Otho Hayes
• Red wheat, Wilkerson Smith
• Peck of Rye, Otho Hayes
• Display of wheat, Otho Hayes
• Half bushel oats, Enos Buffington
• Fall Barley, John P. Walker
• Half bushel white corn, Otho Hayes
• Half bushel yellow corn, Otho Hayes
• Half bushel of corn of any color, except white or yellow, Otho Hayes
• Display of corn, Otho Hayes

VEGETABLES.

• Half bushel early rose potatoes, Otho Hayes
• Half bushel early potatoes, any variety except early rose, James Kemp
• Best promising new variety of potatoes, Otho Hayes
• Display of potatoes, Otho Hayes
• Half bushel sweet potatoes, Otho Hayes
• Half dozen beets, Otho Hayes
• Half Dozen Carrots, Otho Hayes
• Half bushel onions, Otho Hayes
• Peck tomatoes, Otho Hayes
• Specimen pumpkins, Thomas Davis
• Three of more squashes, A. D. Hopping
• Specimen watermelons, Arthur Tyrrell
• Gallon beans, Temperance Davis
• Display of vegetables, Otho Hayes

POULTRY.

• Pair geese, John P. Walker

FLOWERS.

• Display of roses, Simon Humfeldt
• Hanging basket, Simon Humfeldt
• Displays of geraniums, Simon Humfeldt
• Display of cacti, Simon Humfeldt
• Display of evergreens, John House
• Display of dahlias, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Display of cut flowers, Simon Humfeldt
• Display of greenhouse plants, Simon Humfeldt
• Sample of plants of any kind in bloom, Simon Humfeldt

DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.

• Rag carpet, Mrs. P. W. Williams
• Woolen knit socks, Nettie Woods
• Woolen knit stocking, Mrs. R. E. McCreary
• Woolen knit mittens, Mrs. R. E. McCreary
• Foot mat, Miss Jaquith
• Hearth rug, Mrs. Maggie E. Tufts
• Silk quilt, Nettie Woods
• Worsted quilt, Carrie Campbell
• Comfort, Mrs. M. J. Shepard
• Counterpane, Nettie Woods
• Calico patchwork quilt, Laura E. Moody
• Worsted patchwork quilt, Mattie Woods
• White solid work quilt, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Worsted comfort, Mrs. M. J. Shepard
• White counterpane, Mrs. M. J. Shepard
• Woolen dress, Mrs. Julia Woods, Waynesville, Warren Co., Ohio
• Best made calico dress, Anna Cunningham
• Best made child’s dress, Mrs. McClelland
• Best made shirt, Miss Lizzie McCreary
• Needle work on canvas, Miss A. J. Bosell
• Needle work on cloth, Nettie Woods
• Needle work on linen, Emma Glarden
• Needle work on muslin, Emma Glarden
• Crochet work, Mary E. Smith
• Crochet work on cotton, Mary E. Lane
• Crochet on woolen, Emma Huffman
• Specimen tatting, Mrs. Dr. Vincent.
• Ladies transferred embroidery, Mrs. R. E. McCreary
• Wax work, Miss Alma J. Snell
• Rustic work, Henry Witte
• Hair work, Nettie Woods
• Shell work, Alice Buffington
• Leather work, Miss Alma J. Snell
• Bead work, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Rosin work, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Alum work, Mrs. Dr. Vincent

FRUIT.

• Best specimen fall apples, John House
• Display fall apples, C G Guard
• Specimen winter apples, Jacob Miller
• Display winter apples, Jacob Miller
• Specimen pears, John House
• Display pears, John House
• Specimen yellow peaches, Otho Hayes
• Specimen white peaches, Otho Hayes
• Display of peaches, Otho Hayes
• Specimen grapes, Mrs. Julia S Dinsmore
• Display of grapes, Mrs. Julia S Dinsmore
• Specimen quinces, Otho Hayes
• Specimen plums, C M Tufts

CANNED FRUITS.

• Best qrt canned peaches, Mrs. P W Williams
• Quart canned apples, Carrie Campbell
• Quart canned plums, Mrs. P W Williams
• Quart canned cherries, Mrs. P W Williams
• Quart canned quinces, Carrie Campbell
• Quart canned strawberries, Mrs. P W Williams
• Quart canned grapes, Mrs. P. W. Williams
• Quart canned gooseberries, Carrie Campbell
• Quart canned currants, Carrie Campbell
• Quart canned tomatoes, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Quart canned pears, Carrie Campbell
• Quart canned raspberries, Mrs. P W Williams
• Quart canned blackberries, Mrs. P W Williams
• Quart canned crab apples, Mrs. P W Williams
• Display canned fruits, Carrie Campbell

DRIED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.

• Specimen dried fruit, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Specimen dried vegetables, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Collection dried fruit and vegetables, Mrs. H W Williams
• Specimen fruit butter, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Display fruit butter, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Best five pounds butter, made in June, Olivia Parks
• Ten pounds cheese, Olivia Parks
• Specimen sweet pickles, Mrs. P W Williams
• Display sweet pickles, Mrs. P W Williams
• Specimen sour pickles, Mrs. P W Williams
• Display sour pickles, Mrs. P W Williams

PRESERVES.

• Display preserves, Mrs. P W Williams
• Apple preserves, Mrs. P W Williams
• Plum preserves, Mary Plummer
• Quince preserves, Mrs. P W Williams
• Strawberry preserves, Mrs. P W Williams
• Blackberry preserves, Mary Plummer
• Watermelon preserves, Mary E Cadwell
• Muskmelon preserves, Mrs. P W Williams
• Citron preserves, Mary Plummer
• Prune preserves, Mrs. P W Williams
• Crab apple preserves, Mary Plummer

JELLIES.

• Strawberry jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Peach jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Plum jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Quince jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Grape jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Apple jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Blackberry jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Tomato jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Muskmelon jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Pear jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Raspberry jelly, Mrs. P W Williams
• Display of jellies, Mrs. P W Williams
• Gooseberry jelly, Mary E Cadwell
• Current jelly, Mary E Cadwell
• Watermelon jelly, Mary Plummer
• Crab apple jelly, Mary E Cadwell

BREAD AND CAKES.

• Loaf wheat bread, milk or salt rising, Mrs. P W Williams
• Wheat bread, yeast rising, Mrs. P W Williams
• Corn bread, Eunice Guard
• Rye bread, Nancy S Hayes
• Sample cake, Nancy S Hayes
• Sample pies, Mrs. P W Williams
• Collection bread and cakes, Mrs. P W Williams
• Sample maple sugar, Temperance Davis
• Five Pounds honey, A. Tufts
• Gallon maple molasses, Olivia Parks
• Best catsup, Mrs. Quigley
• Current wine, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Elderberry wine, Mrs. Dr. Vincent
• Display of wines, Mrs. Dr. Vincent

Aurora Dearborn Independent – 9 Oct 1873 – Page 3, Column 3

The following is a list of articles entered at the last Fair of the S. E. Ind. Agricultural Society, passed upon by a Committee, and returned as follows:

• Cheese press, John Bolby, apparently a worthy article, recommended.
• Bantam Chickens, 2 entries, no. 1, Walter Stark; no. 2, Geo. Billingsly, both good of the kind, but no premium.
• Pump, A. O. Gould, recommended.
• Corn Sheller, No. 1, O. P. Cobb; No. 2, A. O. Gould, both by the same manufacturer, good recommended to farmers.
• Sickle grinder, R. T. Winkley, apparently a worthy article.
• Organ Estey, James Helphenstine, a worthy and attractive instrument, awarded diploma.
• Half bu. Flaxseed, P. Randle, prem. 50c.
• Half bu. Beans, P. Randle, good prem. 50c.
• Pin Cushion, 2 entries, No. 1, Louisa Kastner; No. 2, Emma Huffman, both pretty and worthy of notice.
• Lamp Mat, Louisa Kastner, worthy diploma.
• Worsted work on velvet, Mary Giegoldt.
• Braiding on cloth, Mary Griegoldt, good premium 50c.
• Balsam apples, Job M. Hayes, fine specimens.
• Display Photographs, J. N. Walton, four entries, all of a superior quality, awarded diploma.
• Corn plow, O. P. Cobb & Co., agents. Recommended to farmers.
• Stationary Hay press, J. K. Pope, worthy recommended.
• Portable Hay press, Wm. House, Committee unable to decide.
• Large cask, Wilson Ganes, worthy prem. $1.
• Wooden tray, Wilk. Smith, worthy prem. 50c.
• Pair Hames, J. R. Smith, worthy prem. 50c.
• Toilet mat, Emma Huffman, worthy article.