Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-09-22
TWELFTH ANNUAL FAlR
OF THE
SCOTT CO. AcRlC0l TuRAl SOCIETY.


ism. 1ue prizes, UeAutuul IaoiuS ~, @N~
q gold mounted whip, were offered by
Smith, thcl halter. The contestants Tor
these were Miss Sturdevsnt, Of Davenport |;
Mrs. Van vosburg, of Maquoketa; Miss
Robinson. Of Long Grove, and Mss Him.
kaid. Of Minersville. Ills. The riding vas
excellent and highly creditable to the ladies.
Judge Grant, with neat little speech at
the close of the exhibition, presented the
$50 hat 10 Miss Robinson the whip to
Mrs. Van Vosburg; and IS to each Of the
other contestants. on behalf Of the Society.
Miss Robinson donned her hat, and dashed
along the front Of the ampitheatre amid the
applause Of thousands. Shortly Afterwards,
. special race took place between Car
sons Bob Ridley" and Hickey's Nellie"
In the first heat, Nellie won, making
2.44i. Second and third heat, Bob Ridley
won; best time made being 241A.
For the citizens purse of $500, Jean
cite" trotted for the best three in Eve, with
Simpsons "Sabula" and won three straight
heats, making at the first heat, 2.33, at the
second 2.27A, and At the third, 2.26A-tho
latter being the best time ever made in this
county.
FIFTH DAY
There was not . very perceptable change
in the number Of visitors. The slight rain
that fell in the early part of the day, tended
to lay the dust and to impart to the atmos>
phere delightful state of coolness. Every
part or the grounds was crowded to its
fullest capacity. Long lines Of carriaoe.
came streaming IN throughout the forenoon
bearing visitors from every part of the
| county and State, and from the country ad>
joining Rock Island, Moline and Port Byron
The displfys Of Mechanical inventions
received marked attention, while the Floral
Halls were thronged.
The chief attraction however, seemed to
center in the race course. The ampitheatre
was crowded to its almost. The steeds
entered for racing were paraded along the
course before contesting. The principal
race came off At about twelve, between
"Nebocklish" and "Sabula," the best two
in three heats. This was . very close
contest, but Neboclish" came in ahead,
greeted by the applause Of thousands. The
best time made being 26i. A premium Of
$3.50 was awarden to the winner, and one
Of $75 to Sabula.
The crowd then dispursed through the
grounds to obtain dinner and refreshments,
but at about one was called to the course by
the heralds A race was announced be-
tween the bay. "Frank Scott" and the grey
Jennie Lind Brookteld," for . purse Of
$40. This was very exciting match. The
steeds were under saddle. In starting off
'Jenne Lind" had slightly the advantage,
but Frank Scott had the inside track
| The riders both seemed conversant with
their business. The grey kept ahead till
about half way around the course, but on
| the home stretch the bay distanced its com
peiitor aud came in several lengths ahead,
making 1921.
In short time afterwards race was an
nounccd between the sorrel, "Hasp" and
and the bay, "Nellie;" the best three in five
heats, in harness. The inside track was
awarded to "Wasp." A fair start was Ia
ken, but moment was sufficient to eyi-
dence that "Nellie" must win, in the out
set, a, least, as 'Wssp" broke continually,
and soon gave up the inside track to its ri.
val. Nellie won the first heat with ease,
making it in 2:4si After proper grooming
the racers prepared Tor another contest
Nellie had the inside, hut breaking badly
was thrown on the outside by Wasp. On
coming down the home stretch it seemed
doubtful which would win. Nellie again
broke, however, and Wasp came in; the
first half length ahead. and on the last
Nellie won, making 2:45.
On the third heat both horses broke bad
ly, Wasp winning in 2:44.
On the fourth heat, Nellie won, making
b2:361.
| A premium Of $40 was then awarded to
Nellie and $40 to Wasp. The exhibition
closes tonight. 1t has been decided sue
cess. 1t is thought by some to have sur
passed the Chi:ago Fair, which is quite
feather in the cap ofour enterprising county.
Upwards Of 81 500 was taken in to- day, and
nearly $500 tickets to the amphitheatre
sold. Everybody seems to have taken an
interest in the matter, and to have been Oh
hand, certainly the attractions have been
immense. and the displays - satisfactory
Is tho success has been complete. The
premiums have been liberal, the contestants
numerous, and the exhibitions fully worth
the attentions which they received. The
premiums will be paid tomorrow, and
those holding tickets should oct accordingly