VOL,. XIY.
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, SEPT. 13, 1879.
NO. 37.
FOB SALE.
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OB SALE—King's Farm Sale on the 18th of September in Pike township.
F
OR SALE—Cotswold   Buck  Lambs.    Address,
EXSMINGER BROS., Danville, Ind.
FOR SALE—Farms ln Marlon, Rush and other
counties In Indiaua.   G. W. ALEXANDER, 36
E. Market St., (side door Central Bank).
FOR SALE—Half dozen stand9 of hvT#ld bees, In
the  improved  Queen  hive.   PETER RAAB,
Cumberland, Marion county, Ind.
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FOR SALK—Old and young Partridge Cochins, or
will exchange for Italian bees, shotgun, printing, or offers.   Write to JOHN GOSS. Bellmore. Ind,
FOR SALE—J. L. Brown, Manilla, Rush county.
Ind., breederof Light Brahmas of Felch and
Danley's stock, and White Leghorns. Send orders
for eggs.
FOR SALE—160 acres of excellent land one mile
from Kokomo. Will require fl.690 to $2,000 cash,
balance on time at 6 per cent. T. A. GOODWIN, In-
diapolls.
FORSALE—Farm of 80 acres, 45 Improved, balance timber, 11 miles northeast of Indlanapolla. W. M. A C. B. -COFFIN, 34 North Delaware
street, Indianapolis.
FOR SALE—The Farm Register and Account
Book. Complete method of keeping farm accounts. Pricelleach. Address INDIANA FARMER
COMPANY, Indianapolis.
FOR SALE—A first-class stock of custom-made
boots and shoots, largest and cheapest stock In
th° city, every pair warranted Kip boot*** warranted
for one year. H. II. IIUTCHINS, 242 East Washington street, Indianapolis.
FOR SALE—A nearly new Dederick Hay Press,
only been running three montbs, cost §700, -vtll
sell at a sacritice as the owner has no use for it. Address A. J., Indiana Farmer ofllce.
I7TOR SA LE—A fine lot of young thoroughbred cat-
? tie of both sex. Also. Poland China no?s ofthe
best strain5.. Correspondence soliciteil. GEO. W.
THOMAS, .Homer, Rush county, Ind.
F
OR SALE—A choice farm of 1~>6 acres in Hancock county Ind.. 1 mile south of Philadelphia
and 15 miles from 1 ndianapolis. Price, $6,000 in payments. Address H. B. PALMER A CO., 78 E-ust
Market street, Indianapolis.
FOR SALE—Six hundred acres of fine land two
mjles east of French Lick  Springs In  Orange
county.   It is a tine stock farm.   Address
WILLIAM CHARLES,
Lick Creek, Indiana.
FOR SALE—A fine farm of 72^ acres, a tew miles
southwest of Indianapolis; society the best; on
a good gravel road free of toll; two good houses and
barns; ft**Aarge lot of fruit trees and vines; close to a
goodselrool-house; Hot a mile from postofllce; mail
twice a day; can be rented for 13 per cent, of tne
money Invested; tc will be sold at a bargain. If sold
toon. For further particulars call on, or address J.
J. TURNER, Center Valley, lud. Reference: Indiana Farmer.i
LOAx\S.
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LOAN—Money to" loan on Improved farms ln Indiana and Ohio.   The terms are very  favor-
..nhle. ,* """TAV rrnos. .CV- PAVj jB7. East -Market,
LOAN—Money to loan at 8 per cent. Ten years*
time with privilege of paying at any time after
three years. No life insurance. No commissions. M.
E.VINTON, Vinton Block, Indlanapolla, Ind.
LOAN—MONEY-In sums of $300 to $10,000, on
Improved farms in Indiana, at eight per cent.
Interest, payable annually (no commissions charged).
The principal, or any part ot It can be paid at any
time. H. B PALMER & CO.. No. 78 East Market
St. ,Ind/«aapolis, Ind.
WJLSTTEIK
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ANTED—Everybody to come to King's Sale on
the 18tb of September in Pike township.
"11 /"ANTED— Agents, local and general for Indiana
V V     History, Family Bibles, and the Voters Text-
Book.   S.L. MARROW, Indianapolis. g
WANTED—To trade new or second-hand buggy
or carriage for pair of good workhorses. G.
H. SHOVER, 172 and 174 East Washington street,
Indlanapolla.
"TTT'ANTED—To trade 80 acres unimproved land in
>V Starke county, Ind., for portable engine aud
bo-ler, size from 1__\ to 10 inch diameter cylinder. J.
D. MCCLELLAND, ill East St. Clair street, Indianapolis, Ind.
WANTED—You to go to the Big Auction Sale of
King's Farm and Farming Implements. 2
farm wagons, 1 spring wagon, 1 buggy, 34 head stock
hogs, 5 brood sows, 1 fine boar, 5 cows, 4 beifejs, 1
team of UiUles, 1 mare and colt and oue colt Id 3d
year, 24 acres corn in field and 2 acres of potatoes.
GRANT'S TOUR.—A complete record ofthe travels of General Grant around the world, with
descriptions ot the places visited, interesting incidents, enthusiastic ovations by Emperors and Kings.
Illustrated. Price, |2 60. Out-sells all books. Territory rapidly taken. AGENTS WANTED. FOR-
8HKK A McMakix, Cincinnati, O.
WISC CXLANEOCS.
SM. GOODE—Dentist, over 80 North Pennsylva-
•   n'- -*—A
nia street.
G.
C. BURGESS, Dentist.   Office In room 4 Va-
jen's Exchange Block, N. Pennsylvania St.
PERSONAL— Ion can buy a better boot for less
. money at C   W. Tutewiler A Co.'s than can be
bought In any other store in the State of Indiana,
1
THE cheapest place in the State to buy Buggies.
Carriages, etc., Is at Ripley's, No. from 62 to 74
West Market street, Indianapolis, Ind, Call and see
for yourself.
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PERSONAL—C. W. Tutewiler A Co. are Ailing up
their Btore-room, No. 22 East Washington St.,
with the finest and best line of men's, women's and
children's shoes ever brought to the city of Indianapolis.
PERSONAL—Itls worth remembering that C W.
Tutewiler & Co. not only sell at bottom prices,
but also give a useful present as an advertisement,
* with each pair of Boots and Shoes sold.   Remember
the place, 22 East Washington street.
CJTRAYED OR STOLEN—From the Southern
IO- Park, near Indianapolis, about August 20th. a
dark bay horse, 16 hands high, weighs about 1,150
pounds, not shod on hind feet; lame in left fore foot,
A liberal reward will be given for his return to Livery Stable at 130 East St. Clair street, Indianapolis.
CN. PALMER A SON, Galllpolls, Ohio, breeders
. of Cotswold and Southdown Sheep, Berkshire,
Yorkshire, Magie or Poland China Kwine. Bronze
Turkeys, Pekin Ducks. Light and Dark Brahmas,
Buff and Partridge Cochins and Brown Leghorns.
Also, Nursery Stock at wholesale and retail. Write
for prices.
FOR TRADE—A farm of 220 acres ln Marlon county, Ills., 5 miles south ot Klnmnndy, 70 miles
east of St. Louis, 180 acres rich loam under cultivation, 40 acres heavy timber, large two-story brick
dwelling, barn, two orchards, stock water all the
year. Will trade for a small well-improved farm
near this city. 37 West Washington street, Room 1.
G. G. HOLMAN.
THE undersigned will sell on Thursday, the 18th
day of September, his farm In Pike township,
seven miles northwest of Indianapolis, known as the
Draper tarm, co.talnfng 120 acres; 80 acres clear, 40
acres timber; a fine new house of 11 room**; barn.car-
riage-house, corn-crib holding 2,000 bushels, chicken-
house, hog-house, etc., two fine orchards, plenty of
small fruit: stream of water through the place. Will
sell atsame time farming implements, wagons, hogs,
bogey, cows, horses, mules, etc., 34 acres corn and 2
acres of potatoes - in field. Terms: All over $5,6
months at 6 per cent, interest payable at Indiaua
National Bank.   A. H. KING.
Happy the man who can endure the
highest and the lowest fortune. He who
has endured such vicissitudes with equanimity has deprived misfortune of its
power.—Seneca.
TIIE FAIRS.
Kokomo.
The Howard county fair, last week, was
treated so unfairly by tbe weatber that it
was not till Thursday that the Exhibition
really began. On that day the rain ceased
and the people began to assemble in considerable numbers, and the grounds assumed a busy and cheerful appearance, but
the gloomy prospects of the three proceeding days delayed the entries until after the
time allowed by the rules of the Society,
and the departments were not as well fllled
as is usual at this fair. To add to the discouragements ofthe managers a rumor had
been started, by some person unknown, to
the effect that the fair had been postponed
to the present week. But in spite of these
drawbacks the fair was quite respectable,
both in point of numbers in attendance and
the display made in the various departments. The grounds are well adapted to the
purpose, water and shade being in abundance. If any criticism could be made upon
it, it is the doubtful one that the area is too
large. It is a tiresome walk foralazy man,
to make the rounds of horse stalls, cattle
pens etc., and the floral and implement
departments.
Three herds of Short-horn cattle were
represented. Mr. David Greeson, of Howard county, owning one of these, is
one of our oldest short-horn breeders, and
a very successful one we thought, from the
specimens exhibited. Those of his competitors were also worthy representatives of
the famous breed.
Howard county is becoming noted for its
excellent horses, and a^large number ol
them were shown at the fair.
The swine department was fairly filled,
as was that of sheep. W. A. Maze, of
Sharpsville, was present with some splendid Berkshires, five pens in all, and his aged
boar received the red ribbon. Messrs.
Mugg & Seagrave, of Center, took first pie-
mium on aged Poland China boar and
three other firsts, besides several second pre -
miums.
.-er_Hero we saw;some, gepuirje Jersey Red
swine, bred from stock bought 'in*'New
Jersey. They were owned by Messrs. Wilson & Hopper, Howard county, who are
both experienced breeders with other varieties. They are experimenting with this
breed and claim some advantages over
other kinds. Though they are large in
limb and lengthy in body and often attain
great weight, we doubt if they are as econom-
cal  feeders as, the better known breeds.
There were six to eight pens of sheep,
Cotswolds and Southdowns, all of which
were good stock.
The poultry show was not extensive,
consisting mainly of the entries of two
breeders. Many of the fowls, however
were fine specimens.
Agricultural product department in the
same building was better filled than usual
at County fairs, owing to the extensive display oi one or two ofthe market gardeners
of Kokomo.
Floral Hall is a large, well arranged
building and was on this occasion well filled
with the beautiful and useful products o^
feminine skill, and floral treasures. There
were also several collections of apples of
excellent quality and a few samples of
pears and grapes.
Agricultural implements especially drills,
plows and wagons abounded. A large exhibition of fine buggies and carriages was
made in carriage hall. In this building we
noticed some samples of Mr. Loup's Hoosier Standard grain measures, made by hand
and carefully tested. We saw a ditching
machine in operatioii, drawn by four
horses. It is a Kentucky invention and
does the work well, but is too hard on the
team.
It is safe to say that several thousand
dollars were swindled out of the young
men and boys at this fair by the score or
more of gambling schemes in operation.
Tha fair managers received $200 for the
privilege of swindling on the ground.
As this is contrary to the laws ofthe State
and the Society itself we do not understand
how that license came to be granted. Perhaps the officers ofthe fair can explain.
The races were not of the fastest kind,
but the betting was brisk on some of the
favorites we understood.
We were informed that many of the
best farmers in the county decline to attend the fairs until racing and gambling are
excluded.
To Messrs. Phillips Bros., ofthe Kokomo
Tribune, the officers of the fair and to our
agent, W. D. Ward we are indebted for court-
eseis, and to the help of the latter, for a
handsome addition to our list of subscribers.
Johnson County Pair.
Editors Indiana Farmer:
Please announce that Johnson County
Agricultural Society will hold their fair at
Franklin, September 16th to 20th. We
have beautiful grounds and a splendid
track, and the society are offering liberal
premiums.aud everything bids fair to have
one among the best county fairs in the
State.   Everybody is invited.
H. S. Byers.
NAILIE CLEIXAXD, Prlzc-WInnlng- Short-Horn, the fi-opf i-fy of«po. IT. Thomas, Homer,
Bu»h eonnly, Ind.   Hu taken IS Flrnt Prises.
The Shelby County Fair.
The rains in the early part of the week
caused some delay in the arrival and arrangement of many oftho exhibits, but by
Thursday night everything was in proper
shape for the expected crowds of the morrow. And the crowd came. It is doubtful
if any county fair in the Stato will show as
large an attendance as this one did on Fri- j
day. As a whole the fair was very success-1
ful, though there were a few objectionable
features, the principal one of which was the
large number of gamblers and gambling
devices which were admitted to tho grounds
and allowed to play their nefarious and unlawful trade without molestation. The
display of agricultural products was conspicuous by their absence, a small portion
of a very small shed being devoted to this
display. A prominent business man commenting on this fact to a few friends in our
hearing, remarked "that there was something radically wrong in the management^'
as Shelby county was one of the leading agi J, prominent among which were those of T.
ricultural counties of theState, and capable
of making a magnificent display of agricultural products, instead of which i^Tfy
'• W. A. Robbins, Greensburg, Ind., also
showed ten head of Poland Chinas, taking
three first and eight second premiums.
, Samuel Dragoo, Edinburg, Ind., entered
five head of Poland Chinas and took four
first premiums.
G. W. Thomas, Homer, Ind., exhibited
six bead of Poland Chinas, securing several
p,^'miums.
; Doug. Kinsley, Morristown, Ind.,showed
ten heads of Jersey Reds, taking five premiums.
The display of sheep was large, S. W.
Dungan, Franklin, showing eight head of
imported Cotswolds.
,: D. L. Smith, Whiteland, Ind., twenty-
six head of Southdowns, Cotswolds, Meri-
rios and Shropshires.
.. D. H. Thomson, Waldron, Ind., eight
head of Cotswolds.
W. C. Goodman, Paris, Ky., fifty-seven
head of Leicesters.
Six herds of Short-horns were entered,
,G. Wilhoit, of New Castle, S. R. Quick,
'Columbus, and G. Smith, Waldron.
V-The  entries of  horses  were large, the
■.was-hSthing" thatcould be called adispl'ay-.'i^greatei* portion of them being for*th« speed
1 This should be looked into by the board I rirfgj: and comprising some of the fastest
and improved upon next year.
In the poultry department a better showing was made, the display in fact excelling
anything ever before seen at a connty fair.
The awards were as follows: J. R. Duty,
Waldron, Ind., first and special on Light
Brahma fowls; flrst and special on Light
Brahma chicks; first and special on Dark
Brahma fowls; first and special on Dark
Brahma chicks; flrst and special on Brown
Leghorns; first and special on Rouen ducks
and flrst on Black Spanish fowls.
Sid Conger, Flat Rock, Ind., first and
special on Buff Cochin fowls; flrst and special on Buff Cochin chicks; first and special
on Plymouth Rock fowls; first and special
on Plymouth Rock chicks; first on White
Crested Black Polish fowls; first on Sebright Bantams and special for best collection of poultry owned by exhibitor.
M. H. Conner, Wiuterrowd, Ind., second
on Dark Brahma fowls; second on Dark
Brahma chicks. ,
L. H. Branson, Manilla, Ind., second on
Light Brahma fowls and chicks.
M. Jeffries^ Shelbyville, second on Rouen
duck::.
S. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind., first and
special on White Leghorn chicks.
T. W. Pottage, Indianapolis, first on Buff
Cochin chicks.
S. J. Hayes, Elizabethtown, Ohio, second
on White Crested Black Polish.
C. H. Wert, Columbus, Ind., second on
Brown Leghorns and second on Muscovy
ducks.
J. Peak, Waldron, Ind., first and special
on Toulouse geese and first and special on
Pekin ducks; second on Buff Cochin fowls
and second on Buff Cochin fowls and second
on White Holland turkeys.
C. B. Cage, Shelbyville, Ind., first on
Buff Cochin fowls, first and special on
Golden Sebright Hamburgs, first and special on Maltese turkeys.
John Morrison, Shelbyville, Ind., first
and special on Black Cochin fowls, second
on Black Cochin chicks, second on Hamburg fowls, second on Pekin ducks, first on
fan-tail pigeons.
Alfred Robins, Shelby ville, Ind., first and
second on White Cochin fowls, second on
White Cochins chicks, first on collection of
White Cochins.
Walter Elliott, Shelbyville, Ind., first,
second and special on Houdans, first, second and special on Game Bantams, second
on White Leghorns, first on Game Bantam
chicks.
Kinsley «fe Nichols also made a fine
display of Plymouth Rocks and Light
Brahmas.
In swine, Jasper Heck, of Waldron,
showed forty-one head of Berkshires and
took eleven first premiums.
J. Y. Demaree, Franklin, Ind., had fourteen head of Berkshires on exhibition * and
several first and second premiums were
taken by his herd.
S. S. Whitesides, Franklin, Ind., entered
ten head of Poland Chinas and has four red
and the same number of blue ribbons to
show for them.
ririgj and comprising some
steppers in the State.
The display in the mechanical, floral and
ladies' departments was unusually fine.
The entries of agricultural implements
wera numerous, and comprised many of
the leading impliments now in use, including nve varieties of self-binding harvesters.
Sid. Conger, M. H. Conner, Walt. EUiott,
John Morrison and Kinsley and Nichols,
the leading exhibitors in the poultry display placed us under obligations for favors
shown, and through their efforts and influence we were enabled to add many subscribers to the large list we secured at the
fair.
Loogootee Fair.
A reporter of the Farmer spent a couple
of days at the Loogootee fair during last
week. The prospect for the success of the
fair the first two days was extremely unfavorable; the rain poured, and dense
clouds overspread the sky, shutting out
even the hope of a change, but on Wednesday evening the sun began to peep through
a rift here and there, and on Thursday
morning a bright day dawned upon the
camp, and in a short time a large crowd
had gathered, and the business commenced
in earnest. Although the opening days
were so gloomy, some 450 entries were
made, and we were informed by Mr. C. S.
Wood, the gentlemanly secretary, that the
total number of entries would aggregate
1,000.
The show ring was represented by as fine
a grade of horses as we have ever seen. Dr.
N. H. Wilson, of Ireland, showed some
hsrses of the Black Hawk pedigree, that
for style and condition were superior. The
Doctor also has a large gray horse which he
he calls the-"ugliest animal on earth. The
horse is 18 hands high, and his rump is
similar in shape to the dromedary, and in
other respects has not the most graceful
appearance.
Mr. Sylvester Smith, of Davis county,
showed some heavy draft and light harness
horses, that succeeded in winning for him
the red ribbon.
The cattle and hog show was quite small.
Mr. E. H. Evans, of Raglesville, showed
us a fleece ot wool weighing something
over 17 pounds. The fleece was from a
Merino buck, owned by Mr. A. G. Smiley,
of Daviess, county, and was a beautiful sample. Mr. Evans, also exhibited other
fleeces, averaging 10 pounds each.
The floral and textile fabric hall was
filled to its utmost capacity, with a heterogeneous collection of flowers, fruits, jellies,
preserves, paintings, fancy needle-work,
agricultural products, etc., that made a
most excellent appearance.
We saw a pair of African mule-footed, or
solid-hoof hogs, owned by Mr. M. L. Williams, of Loogootee, that were curious specimens of swine flesh. These hogs instead
of having cloven or split-hoof have a solid
hoof like a mule, hence the name. Mr.
Williams claims tbat these hogs are proof
against cholera, and when full grown will
weigh 250 pounds.
The implement display was not very
large.
Games of chance did not receive cards of
entry.
Mr. Thos. G. Inman, ex-sheriff of Martin
county, and the originator of the Loogootee fair, made some kindly remarks for the
Farmer, and encouraged many of his
friends to lend their names toward its circulation. Mr. Inman was master ot ceremonies during the days we were present.
We came away with the conviction that
the management oi the association will
spare nothing to make this one of the leading fairs in the State.
Aurora Fair.
The attendance at the Aurora fair on Friday and Saturday of last week was quite
large. Owing to tbe heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday many of the farmers were
prevented from attending, howevera qroodly
number were present, and the (town of Aurora and vicinity turned out en masse. A
large number of entries were mado and the
general display in all departments presented a fine showing. Tho stock show
was better than the average fairs we have
attended during the season. Several herds
of Short-horn cattle were exhibited which
would be diflicult to equal in the State.
We also saw* a herd of thoroughbred Alder-
neys from Boono county, Ky., which were
splendid specimens of this desirable broed.
Many excellent horses filled the stalls;
among those .worthy of particular notice were several owned by Mr. J. R. Cole
& Sons. These were of the * Morgan Messenger pedigree, and in style, symmetry
and gentleness of disposition were unrivaled.
We gathered only a few premiums in the
following classes: On light harness geldings, four years old and over, first premiums to Mr. Michael Geigaldt, of Aurora;
on three years and over, to Mr. Thos.
Clarkston, Boone county, Ky.; on two
years and over, Mr. Wm. Cropper, Boone
county, Ky.
Best driving by ladies, premium ,+**
Wm. Tan-ill,*, of Petersburg, Ind.;.boatracJ
horseback rider, Miss Lizzie Billiter, of
Boone oounty, Kentucky. Best gentleman horseback rider, Mr. Joseph Curtis, of
Dearborn county, Ind. We did not gather
particulars of other premiums,
A very laudable display of agricultural
products was made by Pleasant View
Grange, which was highly suggestive,
of thrift and enterprise. A collection of
almost -'every conceivable product that
grows from the ground, piled, stacked and
yet nicely arranged in appropriate parcels
which presented a picture of agricultural
industry.
Floral hall was up and booming with
plenty.
The farm machinery department was tolerably well represented.
A few breeds of poultry all in good condition.
One of the drawbacks to the fair usually
is the short race track, which is only one-
fifth of a mile. We were informed by some
of the officials that they contemplate adding
more ground to the present site and thus
lengthen the track, and make many other
improvements that will in after years assure
satisfaction to all parties.
Madison County Fair
Was held at Anderson last week, and although the rain interfered with the arrangements, with such a corps of officers as H.
J. Brownenburg, president; A. J. Brunt,
vice-president; J. P. Barnes, of State Board
of Agriculture, treasurer; C. K. McCul-
lough, secretary; C. S. Burr, general superintendent, and Samuel Hufihel and J. F.
Brandon, among the directors, there was
no chance for a failure,
Friday morning opened up bright and
clear, and about 6,000 people came in, mak*
ing everything put on a lively appearance.
The grounds are well situated for convenience and comfort
As we have not the space to give the list
of premiums, we will make some general
notes in reference to exhibitions, stock, etc:
Chas. C. Henry, of the "Oakdale Place,"
near Anderson, who has about 100 head on
his farm, had eleven of them on exhibition,
which took thetr full share of premiums.
He will exhibit at the State fair.
A. M. Martin, of Muncie, exhibited 12
Poland China hogs as good as the best.
A. W. Ross, of Muncie, took four first
premiums on his Polands.
W. D. Martin, of Muncie, exhibited a
fine lot of Canada Leicester sheep on which
he took several premiums.
John Franklin had on exhibition 11 Cotswolds, taking several premiums.
James Jackson, ol Wabash county, had
nine heads of his herd of Short-horns on exhibition which never fail to get the ribbons.
There were many fine horses on exhibition, which will be at our State fair.
There was one feature of this fair we
would not fail to mention; posters wen
put up in large letters all about the
grounds: "No gambling allowed on these
grounds." So there were none of those
swindling machines
boys and young men of their hard earnings.
No intoxicating liquors were allowed on
the grounds; hence everything was civil
and orderly.
This society is in excellent credit, having
about ?2,000 in its treasury as a reserve
fund. It pays its premiums and all expenses in full.
Mr. Wilson Corey, our very industrious
agent living near Anderson, was on hand
looking alter tho iutorests of the Farmer.
We met Mr. Copper, of Pendleton, another agent who does good service for the
Fabmer.
Fayette County Fair.
We have had the privilege of spending
one day last week at the annual fair of the
Fayette County Agricultural Society. The
heavy rain in the early part of the week
was very discouraging to those proposing
to exhibit, and it was not until Thursday
that tho show could be considered fairly
opened. On Friday tho attendance was
large, and the display oi fine stock, poultry, farm implements and products, exceeded both in quantity and quality the
usual exhibit at country fairs. Floral Hull
was especially attractive from the well-arranged collection of flowers and rare plants,
needle-work, etc. A display of map and
perspective drawings, penmanship, otc,
contributed by common schools of tho
county, and exhibited by*Mr. Gamble, the
county superintendent, was one of tlio
leading attractions of this hall. Our spaco
forbids us to speak in detail of the display
of over-grown hogs, fino-wooled and long-
wooled sheep, or tho excellont exhibit of
short-homed cattle. A noticeable deficiency,
however, was the absence of the dairy
breeds of stock. It there wero on exhibition Jerseys, Alderneys, or Herefords we
failed to see them. Tlie exhibition •*«*£ a
stallion and thirteen maros of full-blooded
Norman horses by Mr. John Bates, of
Harrisburg, in this county, was a center of
attraction to farmers. In this group was a
three-year-old mare weiging 1,630 pounds,
one two-year-old, which weighed 1,435
liT-ouf.ds, and a yearlinsr, -olt with -"jweight
of 1,130 pounds. A cross of this race' with
our common stock will greatly improve
our breed of work horses. The entire absence of intoxicating drinkB, gambling-
tables, etc., is a high compliment to those
who had the management of this fair.
The Cicero Fair. . "»>
The Cicero fair passed off quite successfully. The weather was fine and a large
number of people were in attendance. The
show in all departments was good. The
chief floral display was by Mr.Wm.Porter.of
Cicero. Mr. Porter's collections aro of all
the well-known varieties, and many rare
species of tropical plants. Tlie Ladies' Department presented a very pleasing appearance. Many specimens of fancy needlework, crochet, ornamental shell and patchwork were exhibited, that would compare
favorably with the best. Tho farm implement department was limited, but somo
very good samples wore shown.
The live-stock show was of the bost
grades. Mr. Bray, of Deming, showed an
excellent herd of Short-horn cattle, and
Cotswold sheep, which won a goodly number of red ribbons.
Mr. C. L. Henry, of Anderson, also made
an exhibit of fine stock in the Short-hom
line; they will undoubtedly win for him
the reputation of an excellent breeder.
There was also afJr clesi of stock entered for a walking match, ofthe following
gentlemen: G. H. Temmons, John Kreag,
Thomas Gerald, and F. P. Simpson. We
were unable to learn tho pedigree of this
class, but presume that they belong to
some of the "fast walkers," or perhaps
"trotters."
A large number of entries was made in
all departments, and wo wero assured that
after paying the promiums the board would
he left in a very substantial way to guarantee a bettor fair next year.
Lafayette Fair.
This fair has earned the reputation of being the finest county exhibition in the
country. Its grounds are among the best
to be seen anywhere. They are naturally
adapted to the fair business, and have been
improved under the liberal management
of the directors till they are not excelled
perhaps by any county fair grounds in the
Union. The liberal and extensive list of
premiums, however, surpasses all the o(h-*r
attractions for exhibitors, and stock of all
kiads, agricultural products and implements, and all else that goes to make up a
grand show, were there in every variety
and of the best. Of course the people came.
On one or two days it is estimated that not
loss than 10,000 were present. The receipts
were ample to meet all requirements and
leave a handsome surplus for improvements in the future.
were none
of chance to rob the
What a difference have we often seen
between our afflictions at our flrst meet'
ing with and our parting from them?
We have entertained them with si*<lis
and tears, but parted from them with
joy, blessing God for them as the happy
instruments of our own good.
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