Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1864-09-22
SCOTT COUNTY FAIR.
ClepreceIeMted Success Of
the Fair.
1900 PERSONS PRESENT {!
EoUrRH DAY.


ening clouds, which probably had the effect
to keep a considerable number of people
from coming out to enjoy the exhibition.
The treasury was enriched yesterday by
the sum Of $1,7OO, and it is fair to pre-
sumo that this day will be equally prosper
ous.as everybody seems delighted SO far-no
complaints whatever concerning the arrange
ments having reached our ears. At this
early hour the grounds are already crowded,
and constant stream is pouring in at the
gates. So great is the diversity Of attrac-
tions that no one can fail to be interested.
Besides extensive array Of entries there
are numerous side shows, which serve to
occupy the minds Of those who desire to see
the marvellous, or who look for amusement
outside Of the regular order Of business.
The horse entries for Scott county were
examined at o'clock. The display was
excellent, there being among the number
some Of the best blooded stock in the State
In Roadsters, stations, c. G. Plummer's
"Black Tige' took the first premium, and
+. Orchards Grey Squirrel took the Sec
ond. In sweepstakes, Judge Grants thor
ough bred stallion "Iowa" took the first
premium; also the best breed of colts fro n
three to five years DID, also best five suck
ing colts. The Judge also took the first
premium for the best brood mare, Rose;
also for her three filleys-one, two and three
years old Also for yearling horse colt,
and a thorough bred filley, Jose Sanders
by lIiawatha.
In sweepstakes for stations 4 years old
and upwards-open to the W lld-there
were eight entries. The lst premium was
taken BY Connor's Wild Hornet Mus
catne; and the Cd by American Trump"
a Henry county, Ill.,, horse.
In the same Glass; year olds-there
were three entries-one by l.. Y. Skenkle,
Muscatine, one by Thos. Whtsett, Pre-
emption, III. Skinkle's horse took the lst
and Whitsett's the I'd premium.
The particular attraction on the track is
reserved by the Managers for tomorrow
afternoon, although there has been plenty
of excitement both yesterday and to-day to
satisfy any reasonable person.
The committees on stock have nearly
completed their labors. The premium for
the best bull on exhibition has been award
I'd to a bull owned by Thomas Whitsett. Of
Prescription, Rock Island county, Ill. Mr..
Whitsett's two Durham cows take the lst
and Cd premiums, and Henry Hills COW
the Sd. Mr. Hills COW takes the st pre-
MUM in the Scott county prizes.
In the sewing machine department the
action of the committee fails to 6 i've salts
faction to the exhibitors or one of them at
least. The Singer takes the lst premium,
and the cd was awarded to the Grover &
Baker, which was declined, on the ground,
as the agent for the G. & B. claims. that
the committee was "paeked" for the
Singer. What grounds there may exist for
this charge is unknown to us.
In fruit George D. Hawley, Of Pleasant
Valley, takes the lst premium for :he
largest and best display of apples He
shows 76 varicties-all very fine indeed.
John Evans, of Pleasant Valley, takes the
2d premium. In grapes DR.. James Hall
takes the lst premium, for the largest and
best varieties.
Mrs. Westphal, Of Iowa City, takes the
1st premium on display Of cut flowers, DO
quets, &C., and Mrs. Grummeigh the 1st
premium on house plants. Miss johnson
carries of the palm for ornamental en-
broidery, and Mrs. Harriet Metzger comes
in second. John Hoyt takes the lst pre-
MUM in harness, and Messrs. Watham &
Mallory the lst in marble work.
The crowd continues to increase. There
are $4,000 people on the grounds at this
hour (noon).
In thoroughbred stations, Judge Grants
"Iowa" took the 1st premium, and Joseph
c. Simpsons horse the I'd.
In sweepstakes for best stallion Of any
age or breed G. w. Connor's "Wild
Hornet Of Muscatinc, took the 1st pre-
MUM (slOO), Judge Grants :" Iowa" Cd
premium. and Kenny's Commanche
Chief" the Sd premium. Never in the
history Of our Fair has there been such
splendid display of first class horses.
In pacir match at o'clock A. D.
Carson's ASA Gates" Galesburg, won i'll
two straight heats over w. S. Stevens Sam
Hazard" Washington, Iowa. Time 2:49;
2:46.
In trial Of m m'tched horses to wagon, A.
D. Carson's" !" Wasp and Mate" won in
three straight heats over Mr.. Gatas' pair.
Lyons, To-, in 2:54a; 2:5s; 1858.
In = trial between Connor's wild Hor-
net" and Simpsons "Tom Hyer," the for
ncr won the first heat in 2:37-the latter
the second in 2:S5. Race pending.
Total proceeds to day, $4,000.
TOMORROW.
This will be the great day Of the Fair
The best trotting ard running ever known
or the track will be shown Every body
who wants to see really lively , and inter.
esting time should not fail to be on hand.
LADIEs--The place to buy your dry
goods cheap, and the best and most tash-
ionable styles, is at Henry c. Potters Co.'S.
corne OF Brady and Second streets. You will
"e sure to get suited there and get your
L.0hies worth. Give them Q call.