Awards from the 1879 Southeastern Indiana Fair appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 4 Sep 1879 – Page 2, Column 1
The Fair.
The following awards were made upon stock exhibited this morning:
- Best stallion 4 years old and over, A. J. Utz.
- Best stallion 3 years old, Geo. W. Johnston.
- Best stallion 2 years old, A. J. Utz.
- Best stallion 1 year old, B. F. Vail.
- Best stallion colt, Jno. Mulford.
- Best mare 4 years old and over, W. C. Goodrich.
- Best mare 3 years old, Ernst Grant.
- Best mare 2 years old, Jno. Mulford.
- Best mare 1 year old, Jno. Grange.
- Best mare colt, Chas. J. Johnston.
- Best gelding 4 years old and over, W. C. Goodrich.
- Best gelding 3 years old, no entry.
- Best gelding 2 years old, C. L. Lee.
- Best gelding 1 year old, no entry.
- Best mare of any age, with colt, John Mulford.
- Second best, John Grange.
MULES AND JACKS.
- Best jack any age, Frank Swales.
- Best jennet any age, Clinton M. Babcock.
- Best mule 3 years old and over, James Grange.
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 11 Sep 1874 – Page 2, Column 3
The Aurora Fair.
The following is a list of premiums awarded at the Aurora Fair.
MULES AND JACKS.
- Best mule 2 years old, John Dils.
- Best mules 1 year old, Edwards Guy.
- Best sucking mule, John Dils.
- Best matched mules, Samuel McCreary.
RACKING HORSE.
- Fastest racking horse, Henry Walker.
- Second fastest, L. W. Cobb
HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.
- Best stallion 4 years old and over, J. R. Cole & Co.
- Best stallion 3 years old, Riddell & Harris.
- Best stallion 2 years old, J. R. Cole & Sons.
- Best stallion 1 year old, C. L. Lee.
- Best stallion colt, Riddell & Norris.
- Best mare 4 years old and over, L. W. Cobb.
- Best mare 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best mare 2 years old, Wallace Wymond.
- Best mare 1 year old, Riddell & Norris.
- Best mare colt, Jesse D. Hunt.
- Gest gelding 4 years old and over, Riddell & Norris.
- Best gelding 3 years old, Robert Clore.
- Best gelding 2 years old, W. S. Walton.
- Best gelding 1 year old, Geo. Neuman.
- Best brood mare and colt, Riddell & Norris.
- Second best, C. L. Lee.
BABY SHOW.
- Finest girl baby, Carrie Wymond.
- Finest boy baby, John Norris
CATTLE—SHORT HORNS.
- Best bull 4 years old and over, Joseph Beckett.
- Best bull 3 years old, J. H. McDaniel
- Best bull 2 years old, no entry.
- Best bull 1 year old, Abe Hill.
- Best bull calf, J. H. McDaniel.
- Best cow 4 years old and over, J. H. McDaniel.
- Best cow 3 years old, Joseph Beckett.
- Best cow 2 years old, J. H. McDaniel.
- Best cow 1 year old, Joseph Beckett.
- Best heifer calf, J. H. McDaniel.
GRADES FOR BEEF.
- Best bull 4 years old and over, no entry.
- Best bull 3 years old, no entry.
- Best bull 2 years old, J. P. Walker.
- Best bull calf, O. P. Cobb & Sons.
- Best cow 4 years old and over, O. P. Cobb & Sons.
- Best cow 3 years old, O. P. Cobb & Sons.
- Best cow 2 years old, Joseph Beckett.
- Best cow 1 year old, O. P. Cobb & Sons.
- Heifer calf, O. P. Cobb & Sons.
ALDERNEY CATTLE.
- Best bull 3 years old, Geo. W. Johnston.
- Best bull 2 years old, Benj. F. Vail.
- Best bull calf, Sandford Thomas.
- Best cow 4 years old and over, Wm Appleton
- Best cow 3 years old, Benj. F. Vail.
- Best cow 2 years old, Wm. Appleton.
- Best cow 1 year old, Benj. F. Vail.
- Heifer calf, Jessie Hopping
GRADES FOR MILK.
- Best cow 2 years old, Geo. W. Johnston.
- Best cow 1 year old, L. W. Cobb.
- Heifer cow, Geo. W. Johnston.
SWEEPSTAKES ON CATTLE.
- Best bull any age, with 3 or more of his calves, J. H. McDaniel.
- Second best, Joseph Beckett.
- Best cow, any age, with one or more of her calves, J. H. McDaniel.
- Second best, O. P. Cobb & Sons.
- Best herd, to consist of 1 bull, 1 cow with her calf, and 2 heifers, all to belong to one person, J. H. McDaniel.
- Second best, Joseph Beckett.
HOGS—LARGE BREED.
- Best boar 2 years old or over, Wm. Rothenbush.
- Best sow 2 years old, J. F. Houze.
- Best pair of shoats under 6 months, J. F. Houze.
SMALL BREEDS.
- Best boar 2 years old and over, Charles Dunning.
- Best boar 1 year old, F. C. Buffington.
- Best sow 3 years old and over, Charles Dunning.
- Best sow 2 years old, J. A. Whitehead.
- Best sow 1 year old, Chas. Dunning.
- Best pair of shoats under 6 months, B. F. Vail.
$10 PURSE ON HOGS.
- Best boar, Wm. Rothenbush.
- Second premium, Chas. Dunning.
- Best sow with 5 or more of her pigs, A. D. Hopping.
- Second premium, J. F. Houze.
SHEEP—FINE WOOL.
- Best buck over two years old, E. Butterfield.
- Best buck 1 year old, W. R. Oldham.
- Best ewe, E. Butterfield.
- Best lambs, two in number, E. Butterfield.
LONG WOOL.
- Best buck over 2 years old, J. Beckett.
- Best buck 1 year old, J. Beckett.
- Best ewe, J. H. Swales.
- Best lambs, 2 in number, J. Beckett.
MIDDLE WOOL.
- Best buck over 2 years old, E. L. Gatch.
- Best buck 1 year old, J. Beckett.
- Best ewe, J. Beckett.
- Best lambs, 2 in number, E. L. Gatch.
$8 PURSE ON SHEEP.
- Best herd, 1 buck, 1 wether, 2 ewes, 2 lambs, J. Beckett.
$20 PURSES ON STALLIONS AND MARES.
- Best stallion exhibiting 3 ore more of his colts, Riddell & Norris.
- Second best, J. R. Cole & Sons.
- Best brood mare exhibiting 2 or more of her colts, C. L. Lee.
- Second best, O. P. Cobb & Sons.
- Best sucking colt regardless of sex, Riddell & Norris.
$16 & $10 PURSE ON SADDLE HORSES.
- Best horse, gelding or mare, J. H. McDaniel.
- Second beest, Riddell & Norris.
- Best horse, mare or gelding 3 years old, George W. Johnston.
- Second best, O. P. Cobb & Co.
$13 PURSE ON SINGLE HARNESS HORSES.
- Best horse, mare or gelding, John R. Cole.
- Second best, J. H. McDaniel.
$20 PURSE ON MATCHED HORSES.
- Best pair geldings or mares, Charles K. Baker.
- Second best, S. D. Langtree.
SPEED RING FOR HORSES.
- Best trotting horse, mare or gelding, H. Bridwell.
- Second best, Walker & Brison.
- Third best, S. G. Reilly.
- Best pacing horse, mare or gelding, W. H. Scott.
- Second best, Blasdell & Fox.
- Third best, Van Shank.
HORSES FOR LIGHT DRAFT.
STALLIONS.
- Best stallion 4 years old and over. W. S. Wallon.
- Stallion 3 years old, J. M. Blasdell.
- Stallion 2 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Stallion 1 year old, F. M. Ferguson.
MARES.
- Best mare 4 years old and over, Riddell & Norris.
- Mare 3 years old, J. W. Webb
- Mare 2 years old, Henry Wilkening.
- Mare 1 year old, L. W. Cobb.
- Colt under 1 year old, W. H. Hansley.
GELDINGS.
- Best gelding 4 years old and over, M. Giegoldt.
- Gelding 3 years old, Thos. Crockster.
- Gelding 2 year old, W. R. Cropper.
BROOD MARES–$10 PURSE.
- Best mare of any age, with colt, L. W. Cobb.
- Second best, C. L. Lee.
EQUESTRIAN RING.
- Best lady driver, Mrs. Ellen Terrill.
- Best and most graceful unmarried lady rider, Lizzie Billster.
- Gentleman, Joe Curtis.
FARM IMPLEMENTS.
- Plow for general purposes, Wm. Clore.
- Sod plow, Wm. Clore.
- Subsoil plow, Wm. Clore.
- Shovel plow, Wm. Clore.
- Grain drill, John H. Denton.
- Farm wagon, Pohle & Jafer.
- Two-horse harrow, Wm. Clore.
- Axe handle, Wilk Smith.
GRAIN.
- White wheat, C L Lee.
- Red wheat, T W Hansell.
- Promising new variety, C L Lee.
- Display of wheat, C L Lee.
- Display of rye, Frank Holman.
- Oats, C L Lee.
- Fall barley, H D Tufts.
- White corn, in the ear, E B Hunt.
- Yellow corn, in the ear, E G Kerr.
- Any other color, John Grange.
- Pop corn, James D Cole.
- Specimen broom corn, G W Ryan.
WALKING.
- First, Eugene Wilson.
- Second, John Busby.
POULTRY.
- Buff cochin china chickens, W Cooper.
- Partridge cochin china chickens, C L Lee.
- Light brahma chickens, C L Lee.
- White leghorn, C L Lee.
- Plymouth rock, Anna G Pattison.
- Bantam, Arka Trester.
- Black Spanish, A D Hopping.
- Game, Lon Grandy.
- Mixed or cross breed, C L Lee.
- Ducks, C L Lee.
- Turkeys, B F Vail.
- Geese, J H Swales.
- Display of poultry, Arka Trester.
VEGETABLES.
- Early potatoes, H D Tufts.
- Late potatoes, E G Kerr.
- Promising new variety, J B Calhoun.
- Collection and display, C L Lee.
- Sugar beets, Frank Holman.
- Mangel wurzel, J E Randell.
- Carrots, Frank Holman.
- Parsnips, Frank Holman.
- Salsify, Frank Holman.
- Cabbages, J E Randell.
- Yellow onions, Frank Holman.
- White onions, Frank Holman.
- Tomatoes, Frank Holman.
- Pumpkins, H D Tufts.
- Squashes, B Withered.
- Lima beans, Temperance Davis.
- Sugar corn, Frank Holman.
- Display of vegetables, Frank Holman.
NEEDLE WORK—USEFUL.
- Worsted quilt, Hettie Bodine.
- Calico quilt, Mrs. E. S. Rodgers.
- Calico comfort, Mrs. E. Chaplin.
- Knit counterpane, Mrs. I. Stapp.
- Calico dress, Mrs. H. Cunningham.
- Child’s sack, Martha McClellan.
- Child’s dress, Mrs. Dave Riggs.
- Shirt, Mrs. M. A. Covert.
- Gown, Martha McClellan.
- Chemise and drawers, Lizzie McCreary.
NEEDLE WORK—FANCY.
- Work on canvas, Mrs. K. Rippling.
- Work on cloth, Anna Haring.
- Work on linen, Lizzie Langley.
- Work on muslin, Lizzie Langley.
- Work on merino, Mrs. E. Cadwell.
- Work on lace, Clara Quigley.
- Hairpin cushion, Lizzie Langley.
FANCY WORK.
- Wax flowers, Mollie Blue.
- Hair work, Miss Shubb
- Bead work, Maggie B. Rabb.
- Pin cushion, Martha McClellan.
CROCHET WORK.
- Cotton crochet, M. B. Rabb.
- Woolen work, Anna Haring.
- Linen work, Mrs. E. Chaplin.
- Silk work, Martha McClellan.
- Sample tatting, Mrs. E. Chaplin.
- Transferred embroidery, Mrs. R. E. McCreary.
- Embroidered skirt, Martha McClellan.
- Worsted footstool, Martha McClellan.
- Pair pillow cases, Lizzie McCreary.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
- Five yards muslin, Matilda Lee.
- Five yards jeans, Matilda Lee.
- Ten yards rag carpet, Mrs. Blasdell.
- Woolen knit socks, Mrs. McCreary.
- Woolen knit stockings, Mrs. McCreary.
- Woolen knit mittens, Mrs. McCreary.
- Pound woolen yarn, Matilda Lee.
- Foot mat, Mrs. R. E. McCreary.
- Hearth rug, Mrs. Jesse Holman.
- Cotton knit stockings, Frances Withered.
FLOWERS.
- Display of bedding out plants in bloom, Mrs. S. A. Shattuck.
- Display of roses in bloom, Mrs. Mary Canfield.
- Specimen of rose in bloom, Mrs. Mary Canfield.
- Display geraniums, Mrs. Shattuck.
- Display cacti, Mrs. Shattuck.
- Display dahlias, Carrie Campbell.
- Piece of rustic work, J. S. Shattuck.
- Display of cut flowers, Lessie Black.
- Bouquet, Mrs. Mary Canfield.
- Display greenhouse plants, Mrs. S. A. Shattuck.
- Single plant in bloom, Mrs. Quigley.
FRUITS.
- Specimen fall apples. B. Buffington.
- Display fall apples, J. Campbell.
- Specimen winter apples, B. Buffington.
- Display winter apples, B. Buffington.
- Specimen of pears. Hiram Barricklow.
- Display pears, Hiram Barricklow.
- Specimen white peaches, Hiram Barricklow.
- Display white peaches, Hiram Barricklow.
- Specimen of grapes, B. Buffington.
- Display grapes, Mrs. H. S. Winkley.
- Specimen of quinces, B. Buffington.
- Specimen of plums, Theo. Fehrmann.
- Best display of fruits, B. Buffington.
- Second best, J. Campbell.
BREAD AND CAKES.
- Loaf wheat bread, salt rising, F. Saltmarsh.
- Loaf wheat bread, yeast rising, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Loaf corn bread, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Loaf rye bread, Mrs. Quigley.
- Sample pound cake, Mollie Smith.
- Sample fruit cake, Mrs. Quigley.
- Sample jelly cake, Mrs. Quigley.
- Pies, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Collection of bread and cakes, L. B. Brown.
PICKLES.
- Specimen sweet pickle, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
- Display sweet pickle, Mrs. B. F. Vail.
- Specimen sour pickle, Mrs. Quigley.
- Specimen ocre, Mrs. Quigley.
- Specimen mango, Mrs. Grandy.
DRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.
- Specimen dried fruit, Mrs. C. Campbell.
- Specimen dried vegetables, Mrs. E. Chaplin.
- Display dried fruits, Mrs. C. Campbell.
DAIRY PRODUCTS.
- 5 pounds butter, Mary E. Johnston.
- 10 pounds butter, Mrs. I. Stapp.
CANNED FRUITS.
- Specimen of canned fruit, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
- Display of canned fruit, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
- Specimen fruit butter, Mrs. Winkley.
- Display fruit butter, Mrs. Plummer.
JELLIES.
- Specimen of jellies, Frances Withered.
- Display jellies, Mrs. M. Plummer.
PRESERVES.
- Specimen of preserves, Mrs. Quigley.
- Display preserves, Mrs. Plummer.
TABLE COMFORTS.
- Sample maple sugar, Mrs. T. Davis.
- 5 pounds honey, A. Tufts.
- Gallon maple molasses, H. D. Tufts.
- Catsup, Mrs. Mary Plummer.
- Native wine, J. Campbell.
MISCELLANEOUS.
- Pencil sketching, Frank Rectanus.
- Pen work, Mrs. Jennie Downey.
- Cigar case, Minnie Sweet.
- Cornucopia, Minnie Sweet.
- Mitts, Mrs. R. E. McCreary.
- Picture frames, Minnie Sweet.
- Scrap bag, Mrs. R. E. McCreary.
- Braid tidy, Emma Reese.
- Flower vase, Mary Feustel.
- Daisy mats, Lura Milburn.
- Scroll work, Frank Wildredge.
- Work on net, Lois Wymond.
- Glove box, Lizzie Langley.
- Happy family, Mrs. E. Cadwell.
- Wax work basket, Mrs. E. Cadwell.
- Cardboard balloon, Blanche Knight.
- Air castle, Blanche Knight.
- Card receiver, Blanche Knight.
- Old couple, Cora Downey.
- Motto, Mrs. Burton.
- Portrait in crayon, Mrs. M. A. Covert.
- Baby afghan, Mary Post.
- Geological specimens, B. F. Buchanan.
- Tinware rack, Samuel Lyons.
- Foot rest, B. Margeleth.
- Tambo on net and jaconet, Mrs. Mollie Newhouse.
- Tambo on jaconet, Mrs. Mollie Newhouse.
- Tambo curtain, Mrs. Mollie Newhouse.
MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
- Pair brogans, A. Dobel & Bro.
- Pair kip boots, A. Dobel & Bro.
- Pair women’s shoes, A. Dobel & Bro.
- Pair calf boots, A. Dobel & Bro.
- Display boots & shoes, A. Dobel & Bro.
- Display photographic work, J. N. Walton.
- Bar soap, Frances Withered.
- Soft soap, Mrs. Lizzie Miller.
- Millinery goods, G. & L. Cochran.
- Buggy, George Pfalzgraff.
- Display saddle work, Jno W Roberts.
- Display harness work, Jno W Roberts.
- Sewing machine, D B Beatty, St. John.
- Cooking stoves and fixtures, H P Spaeth & Co.