The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1865-09-07
Fourth Annual Fair.

remember that the CEDAR Country Agricultu-
raj Society's Fourth Exhibition opens wednes.
day, Sept 18th 1865, at 10 O'Clock A. M, at the
Fair Grounds, just east of Upton. and continues
three days. From all quarters Of the county we
! hear good news for the Fair, and everything in.
dicates an interesting and successful show We
| urge upon mechanics, manufacturers and trades
men Of all classes, to be present and contribute
to the Fair. Let the blacksmith, the saddler, the
tailor, the shoemaker, the carpenter, the wagon
and carriage maker. the weaver, the master
stroke OF the painter, and all others, be repre-.
scented in this grand, coming exhibition.
Let the manufactures of all NEE hanical branch
e. be there. Letthoss that have agricultural i'm.
plements and machinery be on hand and assist
to make this the best Fair ever held in Cedar
county.
large and most excellent stock Of cattle will
be on the ground. CHARLES SwErLANp,s $500
COW will be there. which 10 4 show of herself.
and to see her will pay you for coming. Col.
BRAI suAw's well selected stock of Durham cat.
tie, jacks and jennets, and Cotswold sheep. all
lately from Kentucky, will be on exhibition, be-
sides hundreds Of others that we hear from.
Swine. Of Chester White, Mckee and Prince
Albert Stock, and other breeds will be represent.
ed in large numbers.
The entry Of horses will be large and fine
Eight horses from Illinois. and i've from Musca.
tine. and two from Washington county ere al
ready on the ground. Bashsw Junior has re-.
turned to Cedar, and is looking finely, and under
the drill and work of his experienced and &C.
conplished driver, he is expected to perform
his part.
Sam. Bashaw, the fine, Eve year old stallion,
belonging to Harry Compton, of Muscatiue CO.,
is making good time and promises to be one of
the favorite horses of Iowa.
Tom. McNair, perfect beauty Of . stallion,
from Washington, is stepping quick and fast aud
is anxious to show himself to the crowd. The
majestic 10. Bennett-a three year old gelding,
and Bell Robinson-a mare Of speed, Parha ans
Gopher-a regular duster, Moscow Bashaw--an
admirable four year old stallion, and . three
year old Bashsw nlley are oil entered for premi
ums and to do their work at the Fair. Come and
see them.
Tho noted horses of Cedar county, to wit
Horace Greeley, Fox Hunter, JEFF. Davis, Madam
Les-the swift and gliding PAGER. the strong and
muscular Tuckahoe, the beautiful mahogany bay
and fine travelling stallion belonging to Pete
Jacobs, the old Fincle-ths war horse Of Cedar
the large and ranging Africanus, and host OF
the other notables will figure prominently in the
shsw. a.
Tho fruit, seed and vegetable departments will
be better than heretofore.
1t is expected, beyond any doubt or question,
that Floral Hall will be filled with the finest dis.
play OF items, manufactured with taste and skill
by the ladies Of Cedar and adjoining counties
We hope the ladies will fully sustain their de-
partment. The bread, the butter, cake, jellies
&C., DC, will be abundant. Ladies, rally to the
work and hall.
The Fair Grounds have been fitted up in fine
style; the track is in splendid condition; new
pens and yards for swine and sheep have been
made in conspicuous parts Of tho grounds. Al
Amphitheater 10 being erected by the Society,
which will accommodate over one thousand
people.
most excellent and commodious boarding
house 10 already upon the grounds, with din
ing hall for ladies and gentlemen; ladies saloon
for lemonade, cake, candies, peaches, apples;
The Lager Beer department, cigars, &C., fol
thirsty men, is ample-where the Directors will
DO found, according to the Advertiser.