Awards from the 1881 Southeastern Indiana Fair in Aurora, Dearborn County, Indiana appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 22 Sep 1881 – Page 3, Column 4
LIST OF PREMIUMS
Awarded at the Thirteenth Annual Fair of the South-eastern Indiana Agricultural Society, Held at Aurora, September 7 to 10, 1881.
HORSES FOR HEAVY DRAFT.
STALLIONS.
- Four years old, John Mulford.
- Three years old, Frank Turner.
- Two years old, O. P. Monsoe.
- One year old, Elias Small.
- Colt under 1 year old, Elijah Greer.
MARES.
- 4 years old, C. L. Lee.
- 3 years old, R. B. King.
- 2 years old, C. J. Johnson.
- 1 year old, Geo. L. Taylor.
- Colt under 1 year, John Smith.
GELDINGS.
- 4 years old, Geo. W. Turner.
- 3 years old, W. C. Mulford.
- 2 years old, John Mulford.
- 1 year old, Frank Turner.
BROOD MARES–$12 PURSE.
- Mare any age, with colt, F. Turner.
- Second premium, Charles Johnson.
MULES AND JACKS.
- Jack, any age, J. W. Gaines.
- Jenny, any age, John Elliott.
- Mule 3 years old, J. W. Gaines.
- Mule 2 years old, John Dils.
- Mule 1 year old, Frank Marsh.
- Sucking mule, Frank Marsh.
- Matched mules, C. W. Mendell.
PURSE FOR RACKING.
- Racking mare, horse or gelding, J. H. McDaniel.
- Second premium, Van Shanks.
FASTEST HUNNING MULE.
- First premium, J. L. Randall.
- Second premium, John Dils.
- Third premium, W. F. Kerr.
HORSES FOR GENERAL PURPOSES.
STALLIONS.
- 4 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- 3 years old, L. Gate.
- 2 years old, H. Abbott.
- 1 year old, Jonathan Wilson.
- Colt, under 1 year, E. L. Grant.
MARES.
- 4 years old, John Conway.
- 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- 2 years old, Wm. Cooper.
- 1 year old, John Conway.
- Colt, under 1 year, Harrison Abbott.
GELDINGS.
- 4 years old, J. H. McDaniels.
- 3 years old, Geo. Johnson.
- 2 years old, John Smith.
- 1 year old, Ed. Guy.
BROOD MARES.
- Mare, any age, with colt, J. W. Conway.
- Mare, any age, with colt, 2d premium, L. W. Cobb.
CATTLE.
SHORT HORNS.
- Bull, 4 yrs old or over, J. P. Walker.
- 2 years old or over, Beckett & McConnell.
- 1 year old, Beckett & McConnell.
- Bull calf, Beckett & McConnell.
- Cow, 4 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
- Cow, 3 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
- Cow, 2 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
- Cow, 1 year old, Beckett & McConnell.
- Heifer calf, Beckett & McConnell.
GRADE FOR BEEF PURPOSES.
- Bull, 2 years old, O. P. Cobb.
- Bull, 1 year old, O. P. Cobb.
- Bull calf, O. P. Cobb.
- Cow, 4 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
- Cow, 3 years old, Becket & McConnell.
- Cow, 3 years old, Beckett & McConnell.
- Cow, 1 year old, John P. Walker.
- Heifer calf, O. P. Cobb.
GRANGES.
- Best display from garden, orchard and dairy products, Wilmington Grange.
SPEED RING FOR HORSES.
- Best trotting horse, mare or gelding, under 4 years old, W. W. Bryson.
- Second premium, F. M. Ferguson.
CATTLE.
ALDERNY CATTLE.
- Bull, 4 years old, E. Greer.
- Bull, 2 years old, J. B. Vail.
- Bull, 1 year old, G. W. Johnson.
- Bull calf, John Hopping.
- Cow, 4 years old, John B. Vail.
- Cow, 3 years old, John B. Vail.
- Cow, 2 years old, J. C. Jenkins & Son.
- Cow, 1 year old, J. C. Jenkins & Son.
- Heifer calf, J. C. Jenkins & Son.
GRADE FOR MILK PURPOSES.
- Bull, 2 years old, W. H. Small.
- Bull, 1 year old, G. W. Johnson.
- Bull calf, John Smith.
- Cow, 4 years old, Wm. Appleton.
- Cow, 3 years old, E. Greer.
- Cow, 2 years old, W. H. Small.
- Cow, 1 year old, J. Wildridge.
- Heifer calf, Jesse Hopping.
$10, $10 AND $25 PURSE FOR CATTLE.
- Bull, any age, Beckett & McConnell.
- Second premium, Beckett & McConnell.
- Cow, any age, Beckett & McConnell.
- Second premium, Beckett & McConnell.
- Best herd for beef, Becket & McConnell.
- Second premium, Beckett & McConnell.
- Best herd for dairy, J. C. Jenkins.
HOGS.
LARGE BREED.
- Boar, 2 years old, John S. Jewett.
- Boar, 1 year old, E. Wymond.
- Sow, 2 years old, A. House.
- Sow, 1 year old, J. S. Jewett.
- Pair shoats under 6 months, A. House.
SMALL BREED.
- Boar, 2 years old, C. H. Dunning.
- Boar, 1 year old, A. D. Hopping.
- Sow, 2 years old, A. D. Hopping.
- Sow, 1 year old, W. Smith.
- Pair shoats under 6 months, J. M. Hall.
$10 PURSE ON HOGS.
- Boar, large breed, A. House.
- Second premium, J. S. Jewett.
- So, with 5 or more pigs, A. House.
- Boar, small breed, C. H. Dunning.
- Second premium, C. H. Dunning.
- Sow, with 5 or more pigs, C. H. Dunning.
- Second premium, A. D. Hopping.
SHEEP.
FINE WOOL.
- Buck, over 2 years old, E. Butterfield.
- Buck, over 1 year old, E. Butterfield.
- Ewe, E. Butterfield.
- Lambs, 2 in number, E. Buttefield.
LONG WOOL.
- Buck, over 2 years old, J. S. Beckett.
- Buck, over 1 year old, J. S. Beckett.
- Ewe, J. S. Beckett.
- Lambs, 2 in number, J. S. Beckett.
MIDDLE WOOL.
- Buck, over 2 years old, A Works.
- Buck, over 1 year old, J. S. Beckett.
- Ewe, J. S. Beckett.
- Lambs, 2 in number, J. S. Beckett.
$8 PURSE ON SHEEP.
- Herd, 1st premium, J. S. Beckett.
- Second premium, J. S. Beckett.
$20 PURSE ON STALLIONS AND MARES.
- Stallion, Riddell & Norris.
- Second premium, Riddell & Norris.
- Brood mare, Riddell & Norris.
- Second premium, L. W. Cobb.
- Sucking colt, Ernest Grant.
$16 AND $10 PURSES ON SADDLE HORSES.
- Horse, gelding or mare, J. H. McDaniels.
- Second premium, Riddell & Norris.
- Horse, gelding or mares 3 years old, A Gale.
- Second premium, F. M. Ferguson.
$15 PURSE ON SINGLE HARNESS HORSES.
- Horse, mare or gelding, Mark Bond.
- Second premium, John Yaney.
$15 PURSE ON MATCHED HORSES.
- Pair geldings or mares, J. C. Jenkins & Son.
- Second premium, J. L. Mulford.
SPEED RING FOR HORSES.
- Trotting horse, mare or gelding, B. Birney.
- Second premium, F M Ferguson.
- Third premium, Van Shanks.
HORSES FOR LIGHT DRAFT.
- Stallion, 4 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Stallion, 3 years old, A. B. Holabird.
- Stallion, 1 year old, F D Cobb.
- Colt, under 1 year, Wm Wade.
MARES.
- Mare, 4 years old, Ed Terrill.
- Mare, 3 years old, Riddell & Norris.
- Mare, 2 years old, W W Bryson.
- Mare, 1 year old, E. S. Downey.
- Colt, under 1 year old, L W Cobb.
GELDINGS.
- Gelding, 4 years old, Van Shanks.
- Gelding, 3 years old, A. Works.
- Gelding, 2 years old, W. Botts.
BROOD MARES–$12 PURSE.
- Best mare any age, Riddell & Norris.
- Second premium, L. W. Cobb.
SPEED RING FOR HORSES.
- Pacing horse, mare or gelding, F. M. Ferguson.
- Second premium, T. S. Johnson.
- Third premium, Jas Holmes.
EQUESTRIAN RING.
- Lady diver, Lizzie Hall.
- Second premium, Helen Buffington.
- Gentleman rider, Joe Jenkins.
- Boy rider, Morris Riddell.
USEFUL NEEDLE-WORK.
- Silk quilt, Miss Augusta Seifert.
- Worsted quilt, Mrs. S. A. Givan.
- Calico quilt, Mrs. T. M. Kyle.
- Worsted comfort, Mrs. Elizabeth Givan.
- Calico comfort, Mrs. Carrie Campbell.
- Knit comfort, Mrs. Keppling.
- Hand woolen dress, Miss McClellan.
- Machine calico dress, Miss Esther Griffin.
- Machine child’s dress, Mrs. Mary Andrews.
- Hand child’s dress, Miss Florence Givan.
- Machine child’s sack, Miss McClellan.
- Hand child’s sack, Mrs. M. E. Schub.
- Machine shirt, Mrs. Mary Huff.
- Machine gown, Esther Griffin.
- Hand gown, Miss McClellan.
- Machine chemise, Esther Griffin.
- Hand chemise, Miss McClellan.
FANCY NEEDLE-WORK.
- Canvas, Mrs. Keppling.
- Cloth, Miss McClella.
- Linen, Carrie James.
- Muslin, Lizzie Langley.
- Merino, Miss McClellan.
- Lace, Clara Quigley.
- Hair pin cushion, Lizzie Langley.
FANCY WORK.
- Wax fruit, Mrs. E Cadwell.
- Wax flower, Cora LaVake.
- Hair work, Carrie Slater.
- Shell work, N. B. Kimball.
- Bead work, Lizzie Langley.
- Skeleton leaves, Mrs. Wm. Downton.
- Pin cushion, Lizzie Campbell.
- Cardboard work, Blanche Knight.
- Air castle, Blanche Knight.
- Feather Flowers, Mrs. S. Kimball.
- Worsted flowers, Mrs. M. E. Ritter.
CROCHET WORK.
- Cotton crochet work, Mrs. Keppling.
- Woolen work, Mrs. M. E. Shub.
- Linen work, Jennie Glardon.
- Silk work, Mrs. M. E. Shub.
- Talting work, Lizzie Langley.
- Embroidered skirt, Sennie Glarden.
- Worsted foot stool, Martha McClellan.
- Pillow cases, Mrs. S. H. Givan.
- Pillow shams, Esther Griffin.
DOMESTIC MANUFACTURES.
- Five yards Linsey, Mrs. M. Lee.
- Five yards flannel, Mrs. M. E. Lee.
- Five yards jeans, Mrs. M. E. Lee.
- Rag carpet, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Pair home-made blankets, Mrs. Lee.
- Pair woolen stockings, Agnes Chaffin.
- Pair woolen knit mittens, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Pound woolen yarn, Mrs. M. Lee.
- Foot mat, Mary A. Goodrich.
- Hearth rug, Augusta Seifert.
- Cotton knit stockings, Agnes Griffin.
FARM IMPLEMENTS.
- Plow for general purposes, Wm. Clore.
- Sod plow, general purposes, Wm. Clore.
- Subsoil plow, Wm. Clore.
- Shovel plow, Wm. Clore.
- Sidehill plow, Wm. Clore.
- Hoe, S. E. Laird.
- Two horse harrow, Wm. Clore.
- Axe handle, S. E. Laird.
- Display farm implements, E. S. Downey.
- Second premium, Wm. Clore.
MECHANICAL AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
- Photographic, A Zengel.
- Sewing Machine, Wheeler & Wilson.
- Display scroll work, John H Stier.
- Display millinery goods, Martie McClellan.
POULTRY.
- Buff coachin China chickens, C. L. Lee.
- Portridge coachin China chickens, C. L. Lee.
- Lighs Brahma chickens, J. Alder.
- Dark Brahma chickens, C. L. Lee.
- Brown Leghorn chickens, W. Humfeldt.
- White Leghorn chickens, J. Alder.
- Plymouth Rock chickens, J. Adler.
- Ranton chickens, C. L. Lee.
- Black Spanish chickens, J. Alder.
- Same chickens, J Buffington.
- Mixed or cross-breed, W F Kerr.
- Ducks, C L Lee.
- Turkeys, J. Alder.
- Geese, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Best display, C. L. Lee.
FLOWERS.
- Display bedding out plants, S Humfeldt.
- Display roses in bloom, S. Humfeldt.
- Specimen rose in bloom, S Humfeldt.
- Hanging basket, Mary D. Reese.
- Display geraniums, S. Humfeldt.
- Display cacti, S. Humfeldt.
- Display dahlias, Mrs. Campbell.
- Display cut flowers, S. Humfeldt.
- Bouquet, S. Humfeldt.
- Display greenhouse plants, S. Humfeldt.
- Single plant of any kind in bloom, S. Humfeldt.
ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS.
- Display artificial flowers, Mrs. S. E. Laird.
VEGETABLES.
- ½ bu early potatoes, D. E. Clemens.
- ½ bu late potatoes, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ bu promising new variety, F. Holman.
- Collection and display potatoes, J. M. Coon.
- ½ doz. beets for table use, Holman.
- ½ doz. sugar beets, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ doz. manget wurzel, E. R. Sellers.
- ½ doz. carrots, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ doz. parsnips, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ doz. cabbage, Frank Holman.
- ½ doz. turnips, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ doz. red onions, Leanard Randall.
- ½ doz. yellow onions, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ doz. white onions, Frank Holman.
- ½ doz. tomatoes, S. H. Hayes.
- 3 or more pumpkins, S. H. Hayes.
- 3 or more squashes, S. H. Hayes.
- Watermelon, E. S. Keaver.
- Muskmelon, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ gal. lima beans, W. F. Kerr.
- Doz. ears sugar corn, Frank Holman.
- ½ bu onion sets, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ bu sweet potatoes, S. H. Hayes.
- Kershaw pumpkin, Harvey Hopping.
- Collection and display of vegetables, S. H. Hayes.
- 2d premium, J. M. Coon.
- Best sugar cane, H. Hopping.
GRAIN.
- ½ bu white wheat, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ bu red wheat, L. Randall.
- ½ bu promising new variety, S. H. Hayes.
- Display of wheat, S. H. Hayes.
- Display of rye, L M Clemens.
- ½ bu oats, J. Alder.
- ½ bu spring barley, S. H. Hayes.
- ½ bu fall barley, L Randall.
- ½ bu white corn in ear, Amos Wright.
- ½ bu yellow corn in ear, H Hopping.
- ½ bu any other color, J. M. Coon.
- ½ bu popcorn, N. V. Kimball.
- Specimen broom corn, J. M. Coon.
- Collection and display of corn, 1st, J. W. Clemens; 2d, J. M. Coon.
FRUITS.
- Specimen fall apples, J. Campbell.
- Display fall apples, B. Buffington.
- Specimen winter apples, B. Buffington.
- Display winter apples, B. Buffington.
- Specimen pears, B. Buffington.
- Display pears, B. Buffington.
- Specimen white peaches, N. Kimball.
- Specimen yellow peaches, S. H. Hayes.
- Display peaches, S. H. Hayes.
- Specimen grapes, N. Kimball.
- Display grapes, S. H. Hayes.
- Specimen quinces, N. Kimball.
- Specimen plums, N. Kimball.
- Display of fruit, 1st, S. H. Hayes; 2d, G. W. Turner.
BREAD AND CAKES—HOME-MADE.
- Loaf wheat bread, milk or salt-rising, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Loaf wheat bread, yeast rising, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Loaf corn bread, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Loaf rye bread, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Sample pound cake, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Sample fruit cake, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Sample jelly cake, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Sample pies, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Collection bread and cakes, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
PICKLES.
- Specimen sweet pickles, Mrs. A. S. Wood.
- Display sweet pickles, Maggie Lozier.
- Specimen sour pickles, Miss Lillie Griffin.
- Display sour pickles, Miss Lillie Griffin.
- Ocre pickles, Mrs. Quigley.
- Mango pickles, Miss Lillie Griffin.
DRIED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.
- Specimen dried fruit, W. F. Kerr.
- Specimen dried vegetables, E. Clemens.
- Collection dried fruits and vegetables, E. Clements.
- Lard, Mrs. F. Withered.
DAIRY PRODUCTS.
- Five pounds butter, Mrs. F. Withered.
CANNED FRUITS.
- Specimen, Mrs. A S Wood.
- Display, Miss E. Griffin.
FRUIT BUTTER.
- Specimen, Mrs. T Davis.
- Display, Maggie Lozier.
JELLIES.
- Specimen, Mrs. F. Withered.
- Display, Mrs. F. Withered.
PRESERVES.
- Specimen, Mrs. T. Davis.
- Display, F. Withered.
TABLE COMFORTS.
- Sample maple sugar, Mrs. T Davis.
- Gall maple molasses, Mrs. F. Withered.
- Gall sorghum molasses, Richard Gregg.
- Catsup, Maggie Lozier.
- Specimen native wine, Mamie Griffin.
MISCELLANEOUS.
- Display hardware, S. E. Laird.
- Display fancy drugs, C. C. Mueller.
- Shoes made on ground, Dobel Bros.
- Display groceries, Tebbs Bros.