Switzerland and Ohio County, Indiana, Fair awards for 1852 appeared in:
Hoosier Patriot (Rising Sun, Indiana) – 9 Oct 1852 – Page 3, Column 1

Agricultural Fair.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable state of the weather on Wednesday and Thursday last, a very large number of people were in attendance at the Agricultural Fair. As this was the first exhibition of the kind ever gotten up by the farmers of this district, it could not be expected that it would compare with the annual county or State Fairs of Societies which have been organized for a number of years. It was, however, of such a character as gave cheering prospect of the future and ultimate success of the establishment and perpetuation of a Society which will not only benefit the members thereof, but community at large.

Rev. B. F. Morris addressed the members of the Society in a most forcible and eloquent manner, and we are glad to learn that his address will be published in pamphlet form and distributed among the people.

The various articles on exhibition elicited the admiration of all present. We have not time this week to give a detailed account of all the proceedings. The following we take from the Republican:

List of Articles,
On which Premiums were awarded by the Ohio and Switzerland County Agricultural Society, at their Fair on the 6th and 7th of October, 1852.

• John Hall, for the best arranged and cultivated farm. $3.
• A. C. Pepper, for the second best farm. $3.
• J. K. Harris, for the best acre of wheat. $2.
• John Smith, for the best potatoes. $2.
• Wm. Stewart, 2d best potatoes. $1.
• B. B. Loring, for the best variety of apples. Diploma.
• Mrs. Mallet, for 10 lbs. best butter. Diploma.
• Mrs. Wm. Stewart, for the best Jeans. $1.
• Mrs. D. Henry, for the best white flannel. $1.
• Mrs. Rebecca T. Ruddle, for the best Bed Quilt. $1.
• Mrs. George Gillespie, for the 2d best bed quilt. $1.
• Mrs. Jefferson Hiser, for the best Coverlet. $1.
• Mrs. D. Henry, for the best double coverlet. $2.
• Mrs. John H. Jones, for the 2d best double coverlet. $1.
• Wm. Pressor, for the best stallion, $5.
• Wm. Cochran, for the 2d best stallion. $2.
• John W. Powell, for the best gelding, $1; for best two year old stallion, $1.
• W. J. Keeney, for the best brood mare. $3.
• Elias Keath, for the 2d best brood mare, 1 copy.
• Peter Lostutter, for the best one year old colt, $1.
• James C. Rickets, for the 2d best 1 year old colt, $1.
• Zachariah Scott, for the best sucking colt, $2.
• James Brown, for the 2d best suckling colt, $1.
• Moses Green, for the best Bull, $5.
• Cleveland Scott, for the 2d best bull, $4.
• Wm. McNutt, for the best two year old Bull, $3.
• J. R. Harris, for the 2d best two year old bull, $2.
• D. G. Rabb, for the best one year old bull, $2.
• Cleveland Scott, for the best sucking calf, $2.
• Benjamin Dennis, for the 2d best sucking calf, $1.
• B. F. Ferris, for the best Milch cow, $2; for 2d best milch cow, $1.
• Cleveland Scott, for the best two year old Heifer, $2.
• Cleveland Scott, for the 2d best two year old heifer, $1.
• J. M. Vance, for the best yoke of work oxen, $4.
• Moses Green, for the 2d best yoke of oxen, $2.
• Cleveland Scott, for the best male hog, $5.
• Pomroy Merrill, second best hog, $4.
• H. Olmstead, for the best sow and pigs, $3.
• Cleveland Scott, for the second best sow and pigs, $2.
• D. G. Rabb, for the best fat hog, $2.
• D. G. Rabb, for the best sheep, on copy.
• D. G. Rabb, for the best Ewe, one copy.
• Emanuel Myers, for the best sow pig under six months old, $1.
• D. G. Rabb, for the best quality fowls, one copy.
• Wm. Stewart, for the second best fowls, one copy.
• Wm. Clore, for the best plow, $2.
• David Fisher, for the best pair Fine Boots, $3.
• Mrs. S. B. Halley, for the best ladies’ shoes, $1.

The committee appointed to examine articles not mentioned in the list of articles appointed to be examined by other committees, report the following:

• To U. S. Stowe one bale hay and three seven year old pumpkins. Diploma.
• Miss Clara Davis, two ottomans, $1.
• D. K. Harris, one side sole leather, two sides calf skins, two sides upper leather, two sides harness leather. $1.
• H. S. & R. Espey, two smoothing irons. One copy report State Board of Agriculture.
• Samuel Berkshire, three churns, one tub, $1. One pork bbl. One copy.
• Wm. Reed (blind man) two rocking chairs. $1.
• R. G. & J. Yonge, $1. Six cottage chairs, one copy.
• J. M. Reister & Co. one parlor stove, one cooking stove, one panel cemetery fence. One copy. Hay press and horse power attached. $4.
• J. W. Talbott & Co. two bbls. extra super fine flour. $1.
• U. H. Stowe & J. R. Harris, one parent wire tooth hay rake. $2.
• Frederick Harris, one threshing machine. $2.
• U. H. Stowe, for 1st best plowing subsoil plow. $2.
• Mr. Abbott, 2nd best two horse plow. $1.
• John Stump, on the best mule colt, $1.
• Charles Edwards, apple paring machine. Diploma.
• J. & W. Gaff, for their stallion. Comet or Morgan horse. Diploma.
• H. Cole, for his stallion, Chief Justice. Diploma.

Switzerland and Ohio County [Indiana] Fair report appeared in:

Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1895 – Page 4, Column 1

THE FAIR AT VEVAY
Was Viewed by Thousands—87 Exhibitors Made a Grand Display of 379 Articles.

Last Saturday was a gala day in Vevay—the weather being delightful and the town filled with happy people. They viewed the water works, saw the firemen throw water very high in the air, enjoyed walking on the finest sidewalks in the State, drove over smooth streets with covered gutters, were sheltered from the sun by the magnificent trees in Court House Square, feasted their eyes on the grand display of the products of the soil and the artistic skill of the people of Switzerland county, met their friends—and all were made wiser and happier.

Here is what was shows:
243 exhibits of apples, 17 of pears, 5 of grapes, 11 of quinces, 3 of plums, 2 of peaches, 17 of potatoes, 1 of onions, 2 of pumpkins, 3 of melons, 15 of corn, 9 of wheat, 1 of clover seed, 1 of timothy seed, 23 of tobacco; 18 of jellies, preserves, &c.; 7 of bread and cakes, 7 of flowers.

The different Townships were represented by the following number of exhibitors:
Jefferson 31, Craig 33, Pleasant 19, Cotton 3, York 1, Posey none.

Posey with her fine farms and rich bottoms should do better. Perhaps next year that Township will make a showing that will carry away most of the premiums.

The following persons received premiums on fruit:

• Maiden Brush; 1st Jasper N. Brindley, 2d John Houze.
• Smith Cider; 1st George W. Cole; 2d J. C. Smith.
• Roman Beauty; 1st Edgar Culbertson, 2d Geo. J. Waltz.
• Wine Sap; 1st J. O. Houze, 2d Wm. H. Means.
• Rambo; 1st Robert Shaw, 2d J. N. Brindley.
• Yellow Bellflower; 1st Joseph Ramseyer, 2d J. O. Houze.
• Tulpehocken; 1st J. H. Houze, 2d Levi Orem.
• Rawls Janet; 1st J. N. Brindley, 2d Edgar Culbertson.
• Baldwin; 1st Joseph Bliss, 2d Geo. J. Waltz.
• Northern Spy; 1st Geo. W. Cole, 2d Edgar Culbertson.
• Grimes Golden; 1st Jas. S. Rutherford, 2d Geo. W. Cole.
• Vandever Pippin; 1st J. O. Houze, 2d Geo. J. Waltz.
• Clayton; 1st Geo. W. Cole, 2d Harry C. Shaw.
• Crabs; 1st J. O. Houze, 2d J. F. Brown.
• Best General Collection, J. O. Houze.

Some fruit out of all exhibits, as well as those awarded premiums, were selected to be taken to the State Fair.

John Houze secures the special prize, 25 choice fruit trees, offered by Frank Milhous, the nursery man.

The awards on corn were as follows:

• White Corn; 1st Wm. W. Brindley, 2d Wm. H. Means.
• Yellow Corn; 1st Ira Banta, 2d Jos. Bliss.
• Best Collection of Corn, Ira Banta.

The premiums on wheat were as follows:

• Red Wheat; 1st Wm. Glenn, 2d Wm. Glenn.
• White Wheat; 1st Robert McFadden.
• Amber Wheat; 1st Wm. Glenn, 2d Edgar Culbertson.
• Best Collection, Robert McFadden.

Clover and timothy seeds.

• Clover Seed; 1st Edgar Culbertson
• Timothy Seed; 1st James Ramseyer.

Switzerland County being the banner of tobacco raising county of the State, it was naturally expected that there would be much friendly rivalry. Out of 23 exhibits, Charles Sauvain, of Craig Township, received first premium of $5, and Silas E. Silvers, of Pleasant, received the second premium of $2.50.

Experienced tobacco men say that they never looked upon a finer display.

Considering the unfavorable season, the public opened their eyes wide with astonishment when they saw the big “taters.” Premiums were awarded as follows:

• Peerless; 1st Harry C. Shaw, 2d Geo. J. Watz
• Early Ohio; 1st Jos. Bliss.
• Beauty of Hebron; 1st Jos. Ramseyer, 2d Jos. Bliss.
• Canada Victor; 1st Jas. F. Taylor, 2d Robt. McFadden.
• White Elephant; 1st Geo. J. Waltz.
• Chicago Star; 1st Mrs. B. N. Northcott.
• Best collection of six varieties, Robt. McFadden.
• Collection Sweet Potatoes, 1st S. D. Lockwood.

Onions and Peaches:

• Collection Onions; 1st Joseph Ramseyer.
• Collection Peaches; 1st William Berner.

A very fine display of pears was on exhibition, and the awards were as follows:

• Bartletts; 1st Robt. Shaw; 2d. Geo. W. Cole.
• Sicket; 1st Robt. Shaw, 2d Geo. J. Waltz.
• Keiffer; 1st Geo. J. Waltz, 2d Robt. Scott.
• Best collection, Robt. Shaw.

Grapes and Quinces:

• Best collection grapes; 1st Barbara Stucy, 2d S. D. Lockwood.
• Quinces; 1st J. O. Houze, 2d Cornelius Cordon.

The east side of the court house was transferred into a “bower of beauty.” The finest blooming flowers, climbing vines, fancy ferns, waving palms, both cut and growing, greeted the eye.

For best collection of flowers: 1st Mrs. Jane Morerod; 2d Mrs. Susie W. Scoot.

Best collection ferns; Mrs. James Knox.

Other exhibits were perhaps just as fine, but not so numerous.

Table comforts in abundance were to be seen. The lady Judges reached their conclusions as speedily and satisfactorily as the gentlemen.

The following premiums were granted:

• Best collection of jellies; Mrs. S. D. Lockwood, 2d Mrs. Lucinda Oakley.
• Best collection of preserves; 1st Mrs. S. D. Lockwood, 2d Mrs. Rillie Mennet.
• Best collection canned fruit; Lucinda Oakley, 2d Mrs. Rillie Mennet.
• Best collection pickles; 1st Mrs. S. D. Lockwood, 2d Mrs. Rillie Mennet.
• Best collection homemade bread; 1st Lucinda Oakley, 2d Clara Rous.
• Best collection homemade cakes, Lucinda Oakley.

Vevay Reveille – 19 Sep 1895 – Page 8, Column 1

THE ENTERPRISE FAIR
Has come and gone. Just as we predicted, it was a success. We had about ten thousand witnesses to prove our statement.

Yes, and they had water there, and horses, mules, cattle, sheep, hogs, poultry, grain, seeds, vegetables, and fruits; about all kinds of domestic animals and farm products known to this latitude, and the specimens were truly fine.

Yes, and the fast horse was there.

The best time in the free for all pace, 2:20. One half mile in this race was made in 1:11.

That is the fastest time ever made on this track in pacing or trotting. In this race:

• Ivy G., owned by A. C. Bonham, Cleves, Ohio, took the 1st.
• McGinty Lady, Geo. S. Richardson, Madison, Indiana, 2d.
• Adlai, Morgan C. Davis, Rising Sun, 3d.

In the free for all trot, best time 2:30:

• Mamie Phillips, Jas. Phillips, China, Indiana, 1st.
• Black King, J. R. Stark, Sulphur Station, Kentucky, 2d.
• Cheyne, B. T. Buford, Lexington, Kentucky, 3d.

Running race, time 52:

• Whisper, Ed. Marshall, Warsaw, Kentucky, 1st.
• Lee Gridley, Chas. Gregory, Warsaw, Kentucky, 2d.
• Cooney Cobb, L. S. Delf, Elliston Station, Kentucky, 3d.

Green trot, time 2:31: Rand 1st; Geo. Evans 2d; Flossie 3d.

Three minutes pace, time 2:33. Wilkes B 1st; Adlai 2d; Susie 3d.

Three minutes trot, time 2:40. Rand 1st, Feardoom 2d; Margarette 3d.

We can’t name all the exhibitors of horses in draft, general purpose, light harness, saddle and teams, therefore we name none. We only say there were shown 52 rings of horses and mules. Most of them were full and fine, eight or nine in some rings.

The show of cattle was also good. The exhibitors of dairy cattle, Jerseys, &c., were Geo. Bunger, J. H. Beckett, M. V. Turner, Bell Bovard, C. L. Lee, Albert Houze, A. P. Goodner, and J. M. Hall.

Exhibitors of beef cattle, short horns, &c., were Wm. Bunger & Son, M. V. Turner, Wm. Cunningham & Son, James Gullion, and Walter S. Wilson.

The show of hogs were also large. Of large breeds, Poland, &c., &c., T. W. Lewis, Jas. Gullion, and Wm. Cunningham & Con.

Hogs of smaller breeds, Berkshire, &c. Exhibitors, H. L. Nowlin and T. W. Lewis.

The sheep were fine: South Downs, Cunningham & Pate. Oxford Downs, John Bakes, Wm. Cunningham & Son. Shopshire Downs, Stephen J. Searcy, Cunningham & Pate. Sweepstakes, John Bakes, Cunningham & Pate.

Poultry exhibitors: C. L. Lee, Curtis Gullion, Wm. Cunningham & Son, H. L. Nowlin, John Davis, and others.

The display of grain and vegetables, fruits, &c., was very large and fine. Can’t name exhibitors; scores of them.

The ladies department was filled to overflowing with about everything good to eat and wear and please the fancy.

The ladies bicycle race did not materialize. They have probably learned from their association with men that there is possibility of being beat in this world. After the novelty has worn off a little and they have had more experience in cycle riding, they doubtless will enter in the contest and make as fair a record in this, “compared with men,” as they have in other professions and business. We know the women are a success in everything they undertake and we are glad of it.

The Men’s Bicycle Race was hotly contested.

• Frank May, North Vernon, Indiana, 1st.
• S. Howard, Ghent, Kentucky, 2d.
• John Fehr, Vevay, Indiana, 3d.

We only got the time on 1/2 mile, 1:24.

Altogether there were more than 1500 separate entries besides many articles in collections. All of which were on exhibition. The receipts were sufficient to pay all premiums and expenses of Fair and a little surplus, without selling bonds.

Now to those few persons who stand on the corners, like the good Phariscc, “and thank God that they are not like other men,” and would not go to a fair for fear some bad person might be there; we have only to say that thousands of people as god by nature and presumably better by practice than you, were there, and they got away alive. Please don’t throw stones at them. There may have been a few toughs on the fairgrounds but far the greater number of this class stayed outside as you did and miles from the fairground is where most thieving and lawlessness prevailed. Some boys got into an altercation at the far, they were arrested promptly. Another man was caught handling whiskey, he was arrested and put under bond for appearance at Court. Say did you ever hear of such misdemeanors, except on the fairgrounds. The Society maintains her credit for very large and orderly assemblages of the better class of people, for large and fine exhibits of the best products of the country, for the prompt payment of premiums and indebtedness, and she will be heard from again in the year 1896, most assuredly.

W. H. M.

The Switzerland and Ohio County [Indiana] Fair report appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 3 Sep 1891 – Page 4, Column 2

NOTES OF THE FAIR.

There were 176 entries of horses at the Fair, several registered horses, thoroughbred horses, and as fine specimens of horseflesh as can be found within fifty miles of this place; some of them came farther.

There were five races, two on Wednesday, known as the three-minute trot and pace. In the trot the time was 2:43; Black Wilkes, owned by David Johnson, 1st money; Charles Banning, owned by Wm. Furnish, 2d money. In the pace, Jerry, owned by Frank Buffington, 1st money; Joe Longfellow, owned by Chas. Sheets, 2d money; time 2:59.

In the trot on Thursday, Bennett, entered by J. A. Works, 1st money; Lillie H., owned by L. E. Stuart, 2d money; time, 2:43. The track was heavy and soft from rain just fallen, else the time might have been much better, perhaps 2:30.

The running race was at the same time and track heavy. One horse, Fred Fisher, owned by B. & J. Blue, fell in this race. Toolem, owned by J. Cunningham, won 1st money; Matonia Bird, owned by Geo. Cook, 2d money; time 58 seconds, one half mile dash.

On Friday, Singer, owned by L. E. Stuart, of Clark county, Ind., 1st money (time said to be 2:29); 2d money, Jerry B., owned by W. M. Shuman.

The exhibit of cattle was not so large as might have been. There were 26 entries, only one herd of short horns, owned by Wm. Bunger & Sons.

Of hogs, there were 26 entries of both large and small breeds. Some fine specimens of porkers.

Of sheep, there were 21 entries, Wm. Cunningham & Sons showing the finest flock.

Of poultry, the display was good. C. L. Lee and Thos. Lazenby were the largest exhibitors. There were 50 coops.

There was $1250 paid on the livestock above enumerated.

In the vegetable and grain departments, the show was not large, only 75 entries. The presumption is that it was thought that the country being so full of superior articles in these classes, competition would be so strong that it would not pay to compete, and the early season of the Fair no doubt cut short this exhibit.

The show in flowers and fine arts was good.

The exhibit in farm implements and machinery was not up to the standard.

In the ladies’ departments, the show in fine needlework, etc., the entries were 265, and in the pastry department, including all delicacies, the entries were 200.

The total entries of the Fair were 1050, against 1200 last year.

The attendance of the people was good Thursday, estimated at 4000.

Friday eve, think there were 7000 people on the grounds, and, as far as we could judge, a very orderly and well behaved assemblage.

Nothing very startling occurred that came to our knowledge. One horse, running, flew the track, somersaulted over the fence with his rider; both got a hard fall, but were able to get up and try it again. The rider’s name was Frank Cook; not seriously hurt.

On man had his elbow dislocated by the kick of a colt when showing in the ring.

The society, financially, we understand, comes out all right—paying all premiums and expenses in full and also an indebtedness of $300, and will have a few hundred to begin business with another year.

The Secretary tells us that when all accounts have been settled and books audited an exact statement of receipts and expenditures for the year will be published.