The Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Fair Awards for 1868 appeared in:

Aurora Peoples Advocate – 16 Sep 1868 – Page 2, Column 3

List of Premiums
Awarded at the First Annual Fair of the Southeastern Indiana Agricultural Society, held at the Fair Grounds, near Aurora, Ind., on the 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th days of September, 1868.

• Horses for General Purposes.
• Stallions 4 years old and over, Carpenter, Utz & Co. 1st, $25; T. Dickerson 2d, $13.
• Stallions 3 years old, A. Blasdell, 1st, $15; Wilson & Hume, 2d, $8.
• Stallions 2 years old, J. W. Leal 1st, $12; E. Buffington, 2d, $6.
• Colts under 1 year old, C. Bradley, 1st, $8; Wm. Curtis, 2d, $4.
• Mares 4 years old and over, J. W. Leal, 1st, $12; M. Giegoldt, 2d, $6.
• Mares 3 years old, L. Niebert, 1st, $10.
• Mares 2 years old, J. A. Cole, 1st, $8; S. W. Carpenter, 2d, $4.
• Mares 1 year old, G. C. Graddy, 1st, $6; J. W. Leal, 2d, $3.
• Mare colts, Wm. D. Hart, 1st, $5; J. A. Botts, 2d, $3.
• Geldings 4 years old and over, J. H. Hoggins, 1st, $12; G. Gaines, 2d, $6.
• Geldings 3 years old, J. A. Botts, 1st, $8; S. W. Cobb, 2d, $4.
• Geldings 2 years old, W. Watts, 1st, $6; Park Berkshire, 2d, $3.
• Brood Mares, C. Bradley, 1st, $12; J. M. Moody, 2d, $6.

Horses for Heavy Draft.

• Stallions 4 years old and over, O. S. Mulford, 1st, $20; John Mulford, 2d, $10.
• Stallions 3 years old, L. Nelbert, 1st, $12.
• Stallions 2 years old, Hiram Lemon, 1st, $10.
• Stallions 1 year old, A. Hill, 1st, $8.
• Colts under 1 year old, Elijah Greer, 1st, $6.
• Mares 4 years old and over, Perry Small, 1st, $10; N. Carpenter, 2d, $5.
• Mares 2 years old, Lewis Hopping, 1st, $6.
• Colts under 1 year old, R. H. Botts, 1st, $4; Martin Laird, 2d, $2.
• Geldings 4 years old and over, Fletcher Pate, 1st, $10; A. Hill, 2d, $5.
• Geldings 3 years old, Cave Clore, 1st, $6; J. Holmes, 2d, $3.
• Brood Mares of any age, R. H. Botts, 1st, $15; Elijah Greer, 2d, $8.

Horses for Light Draft.

• Stallions 4 years old and over, R. S. Strader (Cassius M. Clay Jr.), 1st, $20; O. S. Mulford, 2d, $10.
• Stallions 3 years old, F. Worley, 1st, $12; L. Neibert, 2d, $6.
• Stallions 2 years old, L. Snyder, 1st, $10.
• Stallions 1 year old, O. S. Mulford, 1st, $8.
• Stallion colts under 1 year old, G. Johnston, 1st, $6.
• Maries 4 years old and over, M. Giegoldt, 1st, $10; W. Buffington, 2d, $5.
• Mares 3 years old, R. S. Strader, 1st, $8; J. V. R. Rockafellow, 2d, $4.
• Mares 2 years old, H. D. Tufts, 1st, $6; Henry Cheek, 2d, $3.
• Geldings 4 years old and over, R. S. Strader, 1st, $10; J. Carpenter, 2d, $5.
• Geldings 3 years old, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $6.
• Geldings 1 year old, Cave Arnold, 1st, $3.
• Brood Mares, C. W. Wilson, 1st, $15.

Saddle Horses.

• Horse or gelding, speed not considered, Carpenter, Utz & Co., $15.
• Mare, speed not considered, J. W. Lail, $15.
• Horse, mare or gelding 3 years old, C. W. Wilson, $12.
• Horse, mare or gelding, 2 years old, J. W. Lail, $10.

Single Harnes Horses.

• Horse, mare or gelding, J. J. Backman, $10.

Matched Horses.

• Pair geldings, J. J. Backman, $15.
• Pair mares, J. A. Cunningham, $15.

Sweepstakes for Stallions and Mares.

• Stallion, exhibiting 3 or more colts, T. Dickerson, $25.
• Brood mare, exhibiting 1 or more colts, C. Bradley, $20.
• Sucking colt of either sex, C. Bradley, $5.

Speed Sweepstakes.

• Trotting horse, mare or gelding, speed considered, R. S. Strader, $25.
• Pacing horse, mare or gelding, speed considered, T. Dickerson, $25.
• Pacing horse, mare or gelding, under 4 years old, speed considered, J. Holmes, $15.
• Racking horse, mare or gelding, style and action considered, Jas. Gaines, $25.

Double Team

• Trotting double team, speed considered, M. Giegoldt, $25.

Citizens’ Purse for Speed.

• Trotting horse, mare or gelding, speed considered, R. S. Strader (C. M. Clay Jr.), $100.
• Pacing horse, mare or gelding, T. Dickerson, $100.

Mules and Jacks.

• Jacks of any age, N. Carpenter, 1st, $8.
• Jennet of any age, Elias Small, 1st, $6; O. S. Mulford, 2d, $3.
• Mules 3 years old and over, J. M. North, 1st, $8; J. S. Northcutt, 2d, $4.
• Mules 2 years old, J. C. Livingston, 1st, $6 and 2nd, $3.
• Mules 1 year old, John Bruce, 1st, $4.
• Matched mules, Geo. Newman, 1st, $6.

Imported Cattle.

• Bulls 4 years old and over, Lewis Conner, 1st, $12; J. C. Jenkins, 2d, $6.
• Bulls 2 years old, G. W. Terrill, 1st, $6.
• Bulls 1 year old, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $4 and 2d, $2.
• Bull calves, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $3; Lewis Conner, 2d, $2.
• Cows 4 years old and over, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $12; Lewis Connor, 2d, $6.
• Cows 3 years old, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $10.
• Heifers 2 years old, Lewis Conner, 1st, $4; J. C. Jenkins, 2d, $2.
• Heifers 1 year old, Lewis Conner, 1st, $3; J. C. Jenkins, 2d, $2.
• Heifer calves, Lewis Conner, 1st, $2; J. C. Jenkins, 2d, $1.

Alderney Cattle.

• Bulls 1 year old, V. Shinkle, 1st, $4.
• Cows 3 years old and over, V. Shinkle, 1st, $10.
• Heifers 1 year old, V. Shinkle, 1st, $3.

Natvie Cattle.

• Cows 3 years old and over, Geo. Cheek, 1st, $8.

Herd of Cattle.

• 1 bull, 2 cows, 3 heifers, and 1 or more steers, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $40; Lewis Conner, 2d, $20.

Milch Cows.

• To be tested on the ground, V. Shinkle, $10.

Sweepstakes on Cattle.

• Herd of 3 fat cattle, J. C. Jenkins, $15.
• Bulls of any age, with 3 or more calves, Lewis Conner 1st, $10.
• Cow of any age, with 3 or more calves, G. W. Terrill, 1st, $10.

Calves.

• Calf for all purposes, J. C. Jenkins, $5.

Grade Cattle.

• Bull calves, O. P. Cobb, 1st, $2; G. W. Terrill, 2d, $1.
• Cow 3 years old and over, O. P. Cobb, 1st, $8; George Cheek, 2d, $4.
• Heifer 2 years old, G. W. Terrill, 1st, $4; O. P. Cobb, 2d, $2.
• Heifer 1 year old, G. W. Terrill, 1st, $4; O. P. Cobb, 2d, $2.
• Heifer calf, O. P. Cobb, 1st, $2.

Sweepstakes on Hogs.

• Boar with 10 or more pigs, O. P. Cobb, $10.
• Sow with 5 or more pigs, O. P. Cobb, $10.

Hogs of all Breeds.

• Boars 1 year old, Strawder Cheek, 1st, $6.
• Sow 3 years old and over, O. P. Cobb, 1st, $6.
• Sow 2 years old and over, O. P. Cobb, 1st, $5; S. Cheek, 2d, $2.
• Sow 1 year old, M. Giegoldt, 1st, $4.
• Pair shoats under 6 months, B. L. Baines, 1st, $5; O. P. Cobb, 2d, $2.

Poultry.

• Pair Black Spanish fowls, Geo. Griffin, $2.
• Pair Brahma Fowls, John Bruce, $2.
• Pair dunghill fowls, M. B. Guard, $2.
• Pair ducks, John Bruce, $2.
• Pair turkeys, John Bruce, $2.
• Pair geese, John Bruce, $2.

Fine Wool Sheep.

• Bucks over 2 years old, M. B. Guard, 1st, $8 and 2d, $4.
• Bucks 1 year old, E. Butterfield, 1st, $6.
• Ewes 1 year old, M. B. Guard, 1st, $6 and 2d, $3.

Long Wool Sheep.

• Bucks over 2 years old, G. F. Randall, 1st, $8; J. C. Jenkins, 2d, $4.
• Bucks 1 year old, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $6; G. F. Randall, 2d, $3.
• Ewes 1 year old, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $6; John Cooper, 2d, $3.
• Lambs 2 in number, N. Carpenter, 1st, $4; J. C. Jenkins, 2d, $3.

Middle Wool Sheep.

• Buck over 2 years old, J. C. Jenkins, 1st, $8; John Bruce, 2d, $4.
• Ewes, John Cooper, 1st, $6; J. C. Jenkins, 2d, $3.

Vegetables.

• Half bushel Irish potatoes, E. B. Hunt, $1.
• Specimen early potatoes, J. M. North, $1.
• Specimen late potatoes, E. B. Hunt, $1.
• Collection potatoes, J. M. North, $3.
• Half bushel sweet potatoes, E. Cole, $2.
• Half doz. parsnips, Geo. Johnson, 50c.
• Half bushel onions, Jas. Clements, 50c.
• Peck tomatoes, Lizzie Bainum, 50c.
• 3 or more pumpkins, C. Bainum, 50c.
• 3 or more squashes, Mrs. E. Shoup, 50c.
• 3 or more watermelons, E. Terrill, 50c.

Grain and Seeds.

• Half bushel white corn in ear, C. Bainum, $1.
• Half bushel yellow corn in ear, C. Bainum, $1.
• Display corn, John Bruce, $1.
• Half bushel white wheat, Elijah Greer, $1.
• Half bushel red wheat, C. Bainum, $1.
• Half bushel spring wheat, A. Hill, $1.
• Half bushel barley, John Bruce, $1.
• Half bushel oats, W. C. Buffington, 50c.
• Half bushel flax seed, C. Bainum, $1.
• Half bushel timothy seed, C. Bainum, $2.
• Peck white beans, J. P. Kelly, $1.

Fruits.

• Specimens fall apples, E. B. Hunt, 1st, $1; C. C. Kelsey, 2d, 50c.
• Display fall apples, C. C. Kelsey, $2.
• Specimen winter apples, M. J. Watkins, 1st, $1; A. Hill, 2d, 50c.
• Display winter apples, J. P. Kelley, $3.
• Specimen pears, John House, 1st, $1; I. B. Ward, 2d, 50c.
• Display pears, I. B. Ward, $3.
• Specimen peaches, R. Wymond, 1st, $1; John Todd, 2d, 50c.
• Display peaches, I. B. Ward, $2.
• Specimen plums, M. J. Watkins, $1.
• Specimen grapes, Mrs. C. Morgan, 1st, $1; I. B. Ward, 2d, 50c.
• Display grapes, I. B. Ward, $2.
• Half-doz quinces, C. C. Kelsey, $1.
• Display fruit, S. Cheek, $5.

Flowers.

• Display evergreens, John House, $2.
• Hanging basket, Mrs. R. E. McCreary, $1.
• Display geraniums, Miss E. Chamberlain, $1.
• Display hardy flowers and plants in pots, Mrs. R. E. McCreary, $5.

Farm Implements.

• Plow for general purposes, B. N. McHenry, $3.
• Sod plow, B. N. McHenry, $3.
• Shovel plow, B. N. McHenry, $1.
• Double-shovel plow, B. N. McHenry, $2.
• Cultivator, F. Reed, $3.
• Combined reaper and mower, Buckeye, $3.
• Cider mill, B. N. McHenry, $1.
• Cutting box, B. N. McHenry, $1.

Mechanical Chemical Products.

• Panel door, B. N. McHenry, $2.
• Venetian blind, B. N. McHenry, $2.
• Buggy, H. Fisk & Bros., $10.
• Specimen printing, Advocate Printing Company, $1.
• Half bush corn meal, M. Collins, $1.
• Sewing machine, J. W. Perkins, $5.
• Washing machine, G. V. Denton, $1.
• Clothes wringer, O. P. Cobb & Co., $1.
• Starch, Wm. Williams, $1.

Domestic Manufactures.

• 10 years rag carpet, Mrs. S. Phalin, $2.
• Pair woolen knit socks, Mrs. C. Morgan, $1.
• Pair woolen knit mittens, Mrs. C. Morgan, $1.
• Foot mat, Miss Jennie Little, $1.
• Hearth rug, Mrs. H. D. Tufts, $1.

Needle Work—Useful.

• Comfort, Mrs. M. Sheppard, $2.
• Quilt, Eliza Mulvany, 1st, $5; Mrs. H. Trester, 2d, $4; M. J. Sheppard, 3d, $3.
• Child’s sack or dress, Mrs. E. Shafer, $2.

Needle Work—Fancy.

• On canvass, Miss Mary Giegoldt, $1.
• On cloth, Miss Nettie Giegoldt, $1.
• On silk, Miss Emma Glardon, $1.
• On linen, Miss Ruth Porter, $1.
• On merino, Miss Jane McClellan, $1.

Crochet Work.

• On cotton, Miss K. Martin, $1.
• On woolen, Miss Anna Beach, $1.
• Tatting, Mrs. G. V. Stevenson, $1.

Fancy Work.

• Hair work, Miss K. Martin, $1.
• Bead work, Miss K. Martin, $1.

Dairy Products.

• 5 lbs. butter, Lizzie Bainum, 1st, $4; Olivia Parks, 2d, $3; John Bruce, 3d, $2.
• 10 lbs. cheese, A. Tutts, $2.

Bread and Cakes.

• Loaf wheat bread, salt rising, Miss A. Bruce, $1.
• Loaf wheat bread, yeast rising, Mary Bruce, $1.
• Sample cake, Mrs. J. Kemple, $3.
• Sample pies, Mrs. C. D. Beinkamp, $2.

Table Comforts.

• 5 lbs. honey, Geo. Griffin, $2.
• Sorgo molasses, John Bruce, $1.
• Catsup, Mary Bruce, $1.
  Native wine, Mrs. Eliza Shoup, 1st, $2; Mrs. M. J. Sheppard, 2d, $1.

Dried Fruit.

• Specimen dried fruit, Mrs. A. Hill, $1.
• Specimen dried vegetables, Mrs. J. Kemple, $1.

Canned Fruit.

• Specimen canned fruit, Mrs. C. D. Beinkamp, 1st, $3; Mrs. Emma Ward, 2d, $2.
• Display canned fruit, Mrs. J. Kemple, $5.

Fruit Butter.

• Specimen, Miss M. A. Baker, 1st, $2; M. Plummer, 2d, $1.
• Display, Maggie Small, $3.

Jellies.

• Display, Miss Emma Hill, $5.
• Specimen, Miss M. A. Baker, 1st, $3 and 2d, $2.

Preserves.

• Specimen, Mary Bruce, 1st, $3; Mrs. C. D. Beinkamp, 2d, $2.
• Display, Mrs. M. S. Girard, $5.

Pickles.

• Specimen sweet pickles, Mrs. Emma Ward, 1st, $2; M. Plummer, 2d, $1.
• Specimen sour pickles, Mrs. M. S. Girard, 1st, $2; Miss M. A. Baker, 2d, $1.

Horsemanship.

• Miss Maggie Elder, 1st, $25; Miss Eugenie Landrum, 2d, $15; Miss Annie Walters, 3d, $10.

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Award of Miscellaneous Premiums.
The following premiums have been awarded by the Agricultural Society upon articles entered under the head of “Miscellaneous:”

• Miss Giegoldt, work on perforated paper, $1.
• Mrs. C. D. Beinkamp, darned socks, 50 cents.
• Mrs. C. D. Beinkamp, tomato and blackberry jam, 50 cents.
• Miss K. Martin, netted tidy, 50 cents.
• Miss K. Martin, worsted work on wire, 50 cents.
• F. Reed, combination seed sower and wheat drill.
• Mrs. Sweet, knit tidy, 50 cents.
• O. P. Cobb & Co., sulky horse rake, $2.
• Mrs. E. House, morning wrapper, $1.
• Mrs. Passell, lamp mats, 50 cents.
• Alloway, Snouffer & Co., horse shoes, $1.
• B. N. McHenry, road scraper, $1.
• O. P. Cobb & Co., self guarding hook, 50 cents.
• O. P. Cobb & Co., peach corer, 50 cents.
• Mrs. E. Moore, lamp mat, 50 cents.
• Miss L. A. Cheek, lamp mat, 50 cents.
• Miss Ella Taylor, pair frizzled chickens, $1.
• A. Tufts, stand Italian bees, $2.
• Mrs. M. J. Watkins, potato onions, 50 cents.