Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1870-10-21
Augusta County Fair.


Notwithstanding the great freshet and
damage to the Fair Grounds, by the. energy
of the directors, everything was in order
and the Fair opened on Tuesday last.
The day was fine and as large number
as usually attend the first day was present.
By actual count of tickets there were over
1900 present, being but twenty five or thir-
ty less than attended the first day of the
Fair of last year.
The number of entries of stock was very
large. though number from distance
we're prevented from entering their stock on
account of the damaged condition of the
roads, rendering it difficult and in some
cases impossible to reach this place in time.
The display in the way Of stock of all kinds
was fine. A good judge told us that there
was larger quantity of fine stock than had
been exhibited at our previous Fairs, both
together.
On account Of the damage to the railroads
there was but comparatively small display
Of Machinery. In this class, we make spe-
cial mention Of McPheter's invention for
carrying water, unloading hay, &C., which
attracted general attention. 1t is simple in
construction, of great utility and, as home
invention, we are proud of it.
The usual display Of trotters and PAGERS
:. took place and some fine horses were exhib-
tied
After this display, Miss Eva Bell Bene-
dict, about years old. drove her fairy
team, pair of matched goats, hitched to a
handsome miniature buggy, around the
track, and was an object of universal interest
and admiration. She handled her team as
handsomely as the most export reinsman on
the track, and created the marked feature
Of the day.
The attempt was made to make the pro-
posed balloon ascension, but, on account of
the very high wind, the balloon could not
be inflated, and the ascension was postponed
till Wednesday.
The second day Of the Fair was beauti.
full one, and much larger crowd were in
attendance than on the first day, estimated,
from the sales Of tickets, at from $500 to
5000.
Senator Thurman, did not arrive and
consequently the annual address was not
delivered.
Another fine display of stock took place
on the trotting course. The trotting match
took place at P. NJ, and the prize was
won by Mr.. VIM. Moorman's Sorrel Geld
ing, " Solitude"
Prof. Strong succeeded in initiating his
mammoth balloon and started on his aerial
voyage about half past twelve o'clock. The
day was comparatively calm, and the bal
loon, amid the cheers of the crowd, shot
straight upward very rapidly, the @ronaut
waving his hat and handkerchief to the null
tltude below. His adieus were of but brief
duration, however. When the balloon had
reached the altitude Of about quarter of
mile, large rent was made in it and it COM
mcnced rapidly to descend and alighted
about one thousand yards from the place of
ascension. But for this accident the ascen-
sion wouldehave been grand success.
Taking it as a whole, and considering the
damage from the food the Fair was larger
and better than was anticipated and under
the circumstances success.
Below we give the list of premiums award
ed, as far as we have been able to get them
up to the time of going to press
HORSES. Committee declined to
award any premium for thoroug hbreds.
HEAVY DRAUGHT list brood mare.
VIM. P. Gale End. VIM. T. Bell.
LIST year old, Saml Byers End The
ophilus Gamble.
LIST. sucking colt, e. W. Fauber; End.
DR.. R. G. Eve, Augusta, Ga; lst 8
year old G. S. Gay.
CATTLE.-Davhama-1st, year old
Bull, Jno. J. Vanmeter, Hardy W. Va ::
LIST. over 3 years old NJ G. Hartman.
LIST. COW, Saml H. Bell; 2nd W. J.
Shumate
LIST. Heifer, Saml. III Bell.
Ayreshires-1st Bull and Cow A. W.
Hartman.
Work Orem-1st. Yoke under wears
old, JAG. Myers LIST over 4 years old 8.
H. Bell.
SHEEP. -Southdown-1st pen of lambs
best eve, and buck, S. FL. Bell f; End
J. G. Cochran LIST Grade Buck, Jno
Bird +; End W. H. Wayland.
LONG WooL.-1st. and End. bucks
Messrs. Hood and Wise, Culpeper LIST
Ewes, Hood and Wise.
LIST. Grade Ewes Maj. VIM. NJ. Tate.
Sw1NH.-1st & End. Chester boar, Maste,
Archer Hartman; LIST. Yorkshire SOW and
pigs, Western Lunatic Asylum; LIST. Berk-
shire sow, VIM. Ell. Norman; LIST Hamp.
shire SOW, E. A. Fulcher; 1st. best pigs
A. NJ. Bowman.
FAT CATTLE.-1st. pair of steers (not
less than 1900 lbs. S. H. Bell, End. Mai
Jno. A. Harman.
LIST. dressed lamb Jos. Asst; LIST. dressed
mutton VIM. E. Asst.
Poultry. 1st Brahmas, Mrs. s. B
Finley End. Master Archer Hartman LIST
Black Spanish j. L. Tmberlake LIST Brigh
Bantams, Master Braddy.Lara; 1st. Spanish
Game, Jas. W. Crawford; LIST game Bantam,
and lst Black Bantams j. O. Taylor LIST
Dominica, [. J. Parkins; LIST. White Game
Capt G. D. Mccoy
LIST. California Ducks, Miss B. S. Bell
lst Rouen Ducks and LIST. Guineas, Master
Archer Hartman LIST Poland Ducks J. G.