Awards from the 1878 Southeastern Indiana Fair appeared in:
Lawrenceburg Register – 12 Sep 1878 – Page 3, Column 4
The South-Eastern Indiana Fair.
AWARD OF PREMIUMS.
We give below a list of the awards of premiums at the Fair held in Aurora, Sept. 3d, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th, 1878:
Horses for Heavy Draft.
Stallions.
- Best stallion, 4 yrs and over, Mulford & Gardner.
- Best stallion, 3 yrs and over, Mulford & Kinnett.
- Best stallion, 2 yrs and over, Geroge W Johnson.
- Best stallion, 1 yr and over, Charles Huesoll.
- Best stallion colt under 1 yr, George Wilson.
Mares.
- Best mare, 4 yrs and over, W C Goodrich.
- Best mare, 2 yrs and over, E L Grant.
- Best mare, 1 yr and over, Mulford & Prebble.
- Best mare colt under 1 yr, L Pritchard.
Geldings.
- Best gelding, 4 yrs and over, Louis Buffington
- Best gelding, 3 yrs and over, W C Goodrich
- Best gelding, 1 yr and over, Mulford & Gerald
Broom Mares—Sweepstakes.
- Best broom mare of any age, Samuel S Turner.
Mules and Jacks.
- Best jack of any age, L J Riley.
- Best mule 3 yrs old, James Grange.
- Best mule 2 yrs old, Edward Clement.
- Best mule 1 yr old, Edward Clement.
- Best matched mules, R T Winkley.
Sweepstakes for Racking.
- Best racking horse, mare or gelding, style and action to be the test, J W Lail.
Trotting.
- Best trotting stallion of any age, J C Jenkins.
Granges.
- The Grange making the best display of farm, garden, orchard and daily products, “Pleasant View.”
- Second best display, “Sparta.”
Baby Show.
- The finest boy baby under 18 months old, Guy Tufts.
- Finest girl baby under 18 months, Luetta Miller.
Horses for General Purposes.
- Best stallion, 4 yrs and over, Riddle & Norris.
- Best stallion, 3 yrs and over, J D Conner.
- Best stallion, 2 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best stallion, 1 yr and over, J M Kerr.
- Best stallion under 1 year old, B F Vail.
Mares.
- Best mare 4 yrs and over, L W Cobb.
- Best mare 3 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best mare 2 yrs and over, Riddell & Norris.
- Best mare 1 yr and over, Enos Buffington.
- Best colt under 1 year, W E Wade.
Geldings.
- Best gelding 4 yrs and over, J H McDanell.
- Best gelding 3 yrs and over, L W Cobb.
- Best gelding 2 yrs and over, Riddell & Norris.
- Best gelding 1 yr and over, J C Jenkins.
Brood Mares—Sweepstakes.
- Best mare of any age, 8 entries, James Conaway.
Cattle—Short Horns.
- Best bull 4 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best bull 2 yrs and over, J H McDanell.
- Best bull 1 yr and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best bull calf, J H McDanell.
Cows.
- Best cow 4 yrs and over, J H McDanell.
- Best cow 3 yrs and over, J H McDanell.
- Best cow 2 yrs and over, J H McDanell.
- Best cow 1 yr and over, J H McDanell.
- Best heifer calf under 1 yr old, J C Jenkins.
Alderneys.
- Best bull 4 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best bull 2 yrs and over, G W Johnson.
- Best cow 4 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best cow 3 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best cow 2 yrs and over, Benj F Vail.
- Best cow 1 yr and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best heifer calf under 1 yr, G W Johnson
Graded Cattle.
- Best bull calf, O P Cobb.
- Best cow 4 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best cow 3 yrs and over, J C Jenkins.
- Best cow 1 yr and over, J M McDanell.
- Best heifer calf, O P Cobb.
General Sweepstakes.
- Best bull of any age, with three or more of his calves, J H McDanell.
- Best cow of any age, with one or more of her calves, J H McDanell.
- Best milch cow, tested on the ground, J C Jenkins.
- Best herd, consisting of one bull, two cows, with their calves, three heifers and one or more steers, all belonging to one person, J H McDanell.
Sweepstakes—Stallions and Mares.
- Best stallion exhibiting three or more of his colts, J W Lail.
- Best brood mare exhibiting one or more of her colts, Riddle & Norris.
- Best sucking colt, regardless of sex, Riddle & Norris.
Saddle Horses.
- Best horse or gelding, “Denmark Chief,” J W Lail.
- Best mare, J W Lail.
- Best horse, mare or gelding, 3 yrs old, L W Cobb.
- Best horse, mare or gelding, 2 yrs old, Riddle & Norris.
Single Harness Horses.
- Best horse, mare or gelding, J H McDanell.
Matched Horses.
- Best pair geldings, in harness, Will W. Howe.
- Best pair mares, in harness, Davis Bros.
Hogs—Large Breed.
- Pair shoats under 6 months, G W Johnson.
Small Breed.
- Sow 2 years old, A D Hopping.
- Pair shoats under 6 months, F Buffington.
Sweepstakes on Hogs.
- Sow with five or more pigs, A D Hopping.
Sheep—Fine Wool.
- Buck two years old, E Butterfield.
- Buck one year old, E Butterfield.
- Ewe, E Butterfield.
- Lambs, two in number, E Butterfield.
Long Wool.
- Buck two years old, J S Beckett.
- Buck one year old, J H Swales.
- Ewe, Scott Rice.
- Lambs two in number, J S Beckett.
Middle Wool.
- Buck two years old, J S Beckett.
- Buck one year old, E M Linsey.
- Ewe, J S Beckett.
- Lamb two in number, E M Linsey.
Horses for Light Draft.
- Stallion 4 yrs old, J C Jenkins.
- Stallion 3 yrs old, John R Cole & Co.
- Stallion 2 yrs old, Riddle & North.
- Stallion 1 yr old, John R Cole & Co.
- Stallion colt under 1 yr, L P Arnold.
- Mares 4 yrs old, J W Lail.
- Mares 3 yrs old, L P Arnold.
- Mares 2 yrs old, J W Lail.
- Mares 1 yr old, Wallace Wymond.
- Mare colt under 1 yr, Riddle & Norris.
- Gelding 4 yrs old, M Giegoldt.
- Gelding 3 yrs old, J C Jenkins.
- Gelding 2 yrs old, Perry Williams.
- Gelding 1 yr old, J C Jenkins.
- Brood mare, any age, J C Jenkins.
- Trotting horse, George Giblen.
- Pacing horse, James Ricketts.
Equestrian.
- Unmarried lady rider, Miss Lou Bradford.
- Unmarried gent rider, Seymour Cole.
Farm Implements.
- Plow for general purposes, E S Downey.
- Sod plow, E S Downey.
- Shovel plow, E S Downey.
- Side-hill plow, Wm Clore.
- Corn planter, E S Downey.
- Grain drill, John Denton.
- Horse hay-rake, E S Downey.
- Combined reaper and mower, E S Downey.
- Horse-power and thresher, Jacob Mendel.
- Two-horse harrow, Wm Clore.
- Axe handle, Wilkinson Smith.
- Display farm implements, E S Downey.
- Best buggy, Cantler & Wagstaff.
Poultry.
- Buff Cochin China, S J Hayes.
- Light Brahma, Fred Oester.
- Dark Brahma, S J Hayes.
- Brown Leghorn, A C Hayes.
- White Leghorn, S J Hayes.
- Bantam, Jehial Buffington.
- Black Spanish, A C Hayes.
- Game, Anna M Heustis.
- Mixed breeds, Wm Cooper.
- Pair ducks, S J Hayes.
- Pair turkeys, Frank Buffington.
- Pair geese, Temperance Davis.
- Display of poultry, S J Hayes.
Vegetables.
- Half bushel early potatoes, Otho Hayes.
- Half bushel late potatoes, Wm Conaway.
- Promising variety potatoes, Otho Hayes.
- Collection display potatoes, Otho Hayes.
- Half-dozen beets, table use, Frank Holman.
- Half dozen sugar beets, Frank Holman.
- Half dozen manged Wurtzel, Frank Holman
- Half dozen carrots, Frank Holman.
- Half dozen parsnips, Otho Hayes.
- Half dozen palsafy, Frank Holman.
- Half dozen red onions, Frank Holman.
- Half dozen white onions, Frank Holman.
- Half dozen yellow onions, Frank Holman.
- Three or more pumpkins, Otho Hayes.
- Three or more squashes, Otho Hayes.
- Three or more watermelons, J M Moody.
- Half gallon Lima beans, J Campbell.
- Dozen ears sugar cord, Otho Hayes.
- Collection and display vegetables, Otho Hayes.
- Half bushel white wheat, Otho Hayes.
- Half bushel red wheat, Otho Hayes.
- Display of wheat, Otho Hayes.
- Half bushel rye, Otho Hayes.
- Half bushel oats, Otho Hayes.
- Half bushel fall barley, S J Hayes.
- Half bushel white corn in ear, Otho Hayes.
- Half bushel yellow corn in ear, E D Hopping.
- Any other color corn in ear, John Grange.
- Pop corn, E Butterfield.
- Display and collection corn, Otho Hayes.
- Broom corn, Frank Holman.
Best Needle Work.
- Silk quilt, Mrs. Joe Jenkins.
- Worsted quilt, Mrs. T Davis.
- Calico quilt, Mrs. Mary Grange.
- Worsted comfort, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
- Calico comfort, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
- Knit counterpane, Catharine Kipley.
- Calico dress, Miss Mollie R Smith.
- Child’s dress, Miss McClellan.
- Shirt, Mrs. Belle Anderson.
- Specimen needle work on canvass, Em Coulter.
- Specimen needle work on cloth, Em Coulter.
- Specimen needle work on merino, Miss McClellan.
- Specimen needle work on lace, Mrs. Quigley.
- Hair pin cushion, Miss McClellan.
- Wax flowers, Anna Harring.
- Hair work, Mrs. Smith.
- Pin cushion, Miss McClellan.
- Crochet work, cotton, Mary Oester.
- Crochet work, woolen, Miss Shub.
- Crochet work, silk, Miss Lou Alden.
- Sample tatting, Miss Lou Alden.
- Embroidered skirt, Miss McClellan.
- Worsted foot stool, Miss Anna Harring.
- Pillow cases, Miss McClellan.
- Rag carpet, Miss B N English.
- Wool knit stockings, Mrs. T Davis.
- Foot mat, Mrs. T Davis.
- Hearth rug, Mollie Newhouse.
Flowers, &c.
- Display budding plants, Mrs. S A Shattuck
- Roses in bloom, Mrs. Quigley
- Hanging basket, Mrs. S A Shattuck
- Display geraniums, Mrs. S A Shattuck
- Display cacti, Mrs. Canfield
- Display dahlias, Mrs. C Campbell
- Piece rustic work, Jas Hopping.
- Display cut flowers, Lessie Blake
- Boquet, Mrs. P Williams.
- Display greenhouse plants, Mrs. S A Shattuck.
- Single plant, any kind, in bloom, Lelia Shattuck.
Fruit.
- Specimen fall apples, Mrs. I B Ward.
- Specimen winter apples, Charles Abdon.
- Display of apples, J Campbell.
- Specimen pears, Mrs. I B Ward.
- Display pears, J Campbell.
- Specimen yellow peaches, D Prichard.
- Specimen white peaches, H Barricklow.
- Display of peaches, H Barricklow.
- Specimen grapes, Mrs. S A Shattuck.
- Display of grapes, J S Dinsmore.
- Specimen quinces, Jos Griffin.
- Specimen plums, H Barkalow.
- Display of fruits, J Campbell.
Miscellaneous.
- Pair kip books, A Dobel & Bro.
- Pair brogans, A Dobel & Bro.
- Pair calf boots, A Dobel & Bro.
- Display of boots and shoes, A Dobel & Bro.
- Best women’s shoes, A Dobel & Bro.
- Specimen printing, S Herdegen.
- Display photo work, J N Walton.
- Sewing machine, David Beaty.
- Churn, Wm Christy.
- Bar soap, Ben Wethered.
- Specimen soft soap, Mrs. T Davis.
- Specimen starch, Ed Chaplin.
- Cook stove and fixtures, H P Spath & Co.
- Display millinery goods, G & L Cochran.
Bread, Cake, Pickles, &c.
- Loaf wheat bread, salt rising, Mrs. P Williams.
- Loaf wheat bread, yeast rising, Mrs. Canfield.
- Loaf corn bread, Mrs. P Williams.
- Loaf rye bread, Mrs. P Williams.
- Sample pound cake, Mrs. P Williams.
- Sample fruit cake, Mrs. P Williams.
- Sample jelly cake, Mrs. P Williams.
- Sample pies, Mrs. Quigley.
- Collection cakes and bread, Mrs. P Williams.
- Specimen sweet pickles, Mrs. P Williams.
- Display sweet pickles, Mrs. I B Ward.
- Specimen sour pickles, Mrs. Quigley.
- Specimen ocre pickles, Mrs. Quigley.
- Specimen mango pickles, Mrs. Quigley.
- Specimen dried fruit, Mrs. Quigley.
- Specimen dried vegetables, Mrs. C Campbell.
- Collection dried fruit and vegetables, I B Ward.
- Five pounds butter, Mrs. B Wethered.
- Five quarts canned fruits, Mrs. C Campbell.
- Display canned fruit, Mrs. C Campbell.
- Specimen fruit butter, Mrs. C Campbell.
- Display fruit butter, Mrs. C Campbell.
- Specimen jellies, Mrs. P Williams.
- Display jellies, Mrs. C Campbell.
- Specimen preserves, Mrs. P Williams.
- Display preserves, Mrs. T Davis.
- Sample maple sugar, Mrs. T Davis.
- Five pounds honey, Chas M Tufts.
- One gallon maple molasses, Chas M Tufts.
- Catsup, Mrs. C Campbell.
- Specimen native wine, Mrs. Quigley.
- Cabinet geological specimens, R E Baldwin.