The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1869-10-15
LIVE STOCK.


attendance at the State Fair express
ed the opinion that the show of hor
ses there was not superior to ours
1t will be seen that the entries in this
class were very large.
HORNED CATTLE
Were well represented and the
very fine, as was also the
display of hogs and sheep, showing
that the farmers of our county are
fully alive to the importance Of the
fact that it costs no more to keep
good stock than an inferior grade
We were much pleased to see TIE
displayed among our far
mers as to who should make the best
display, and congratulate them on
the fact thst they have reason to fee
proud of their efforts in this direc.
ton.
IN POULTRY
The display was not so varied
though there we're some fine speci.
mems of Black Spanish and Bantams,
as also some very fine game chick.
ems. A pair of Hong Kong geese
exhibited by "Gus." Baldwin, attract
ed much observation and comment,
and were pronounced very fine by
in poultry.
FLORAL HALL.
1t is to be regretted that the man
ayers have not felt themselves able
to put up a large and permanent
for this important depart
ment of the Fair, as the temporary
structure now used is entirely made.
ouate 10 the wants of exhibitors.
Yet, notwithstanding this disad-
vantage, the display was all that
could be wished. From one end to
the other the Hall was completely
jammed with everything that goes to
make a fine exhibition. In passing
through we noticed q number of diff
ferent varieties of canned fruits and
preserves which looked very delic-
ious.
One of the most important features
of the Hall was the display of fancy
work, some of it surprising sny thing
of the kind we have ever seen. Some
crotchet work, exhibited by Mrs.
Geo. W. Myers, attracted q great
deal of attention. A silk quilt, made
by Mrs U. G. Baker, called forth
many commendable remarks. 1t
was, indeed, a curiosity of its kind,
being composed of nearly 1000 sep
arate pieces. We also foticed q fine
display of oil paintings and photo
graphs, entered by Mr.. F. B. Zay.--
The display of flowers was not what
it should have been, yet it was very
Eair, and the lovers of the beautiful
we're well paid for the attention they
gave them. A fine case Of minera
ogical specimens, exhibited by Bro.
1lessner, attracted great deal of
attention from those scientifically
Inclined and was the subject of much
to passing spectators.
At the extreme end of the build
ng we noticed a miniature house,
md, on closer examination, found
hat it contained our old friend John
Adams and his Giant Stove Drum
and Heater. A stove erected on the
outside, and connected to the drum
by q pipe, displayed its wonderful
merits to a good advantage.
Old White Corner was represented
by beautiful assortment Of Carpets,
Clothing, DC, which attracted much
as did the fine display OF
and Mantua-making goods
BY Miss Lydia Conner.
The Woolen Goods on exhibition
rom the mandatory of Messrs.
VIM. Anderson d Co.. were espec.
ALLY commendable, and we noticed
we're carefully and critically exam
med by the spectators. This firm is
receiving the encouragement it de-
serves from our people, which is all
the success its best friends could
wish it.
Mr.. j. s. Patterson exhibited some
ine specimens Of the celebrated
Springfield Jeans and Cassimeres,
which attracted many observers.-
They are certainly q meritoricus
article.
MOWERS AND RKAPERs.
In this department the Champion
exhibited by Ruthrauff &
Cory, attracted much notice and
kept our friend Ruthrauff and Mr..
W. II. Stilwell, Of Springfield, very
busy explaining their good qualities