The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1871-09-28

Bros, who have long been known
! throughout the county as breeders and
sellers of choice thoroughbred hogs
Miller d Justice, of Jones Co, exhibited
a lot of imported Berkshires that were
surely good enough, yet no better, as We
could see, than others shown by Sharp
& Gilien. But our space forbds refer
ence to the many others who had big
and little pigs, all of them (the pigs
deserving alike premium and frying
| pan and we will hasten over to take a
look at the building known as
THE FLORAL HALL.
This building was only a rough board
concern. some 20 feet long by 90 wide :;
but the room was all occupied, and well
occupied. 1t was full of the many things
which go to make upa good show, in
the various departments represented.
The display of fruit was, of course. ex
ceilent Flowers were shown in great
variety and profusion. Articles of do
mestic make, pantry stores and fancy
work of all kinds, crowded for room to
be seen. Every inch of available space
on the walls was used by paintings,
drawings, chromos, &c. The greatest
curiosity we noticed was a large case of
Chinese goods, exhibited by Mr.. Stuhbs
of Clarence. The collection embraced
painting, writing, printing, carving,
ladies' shoes as long as your finger sew
eral styles Of Joss" or idols, from one
to six inches high, and, as the sale bills
say, many other articles too numerous
to mention. Finkle Il Lyon. Singer and
Weed sewing machines were there; and
musical instruments were shown by J.
G. Wallace, Of Davenport, and DR.. Chit
tenden, Of Stanwood. A. J. Montague,
from the Davenport Bryant & Stratton
Business College, had some very fine
specimens Of penmanship OH the walls,
aud was busily engaged in doing plain
and ornamental writing for all the many
who were constantly beseging him.
This institution, the Davenport Com
mercial College, has been doing grand
work for many Iowa young men and
the resident proprietOrs and teachers,
Messrs. Montague & Curtis. are both
from natural qualifications, and from
long and earnest effort, eminently com
petent for the du ties they assume 1t is
a pleasure to recommend their school as
one of the best for acquiring that prac-
teal education which every young man
needs, and which can be obtained nos
where so quickly, perfectly and econom.
ically as at a thorough Commercial Col
lege.
| MISCELLANEOUS.
The farm products, vegetables, &c, in
and around the Hall in great quantity,
only receive glance as we pass to the
shed where are displayed a variety of
fine harness and saddlery work by Stur-
CESS of Mechanicsville and E,lyson of
Mt. Vernon. Here also, were number
of buggies and wagons the maker of
which was not apparent. and light
open buggy and spring wagon made by
Camp Bros, of Mt. Vernon. These last,
unfortunately, arrived too late for entry
and did not compete for prizes; but they
showed for themselves their superior
workmanship. The buggy was Gas
handsome as red wagon" showing
master work-wood, iron and paint.
The gear was claret, body garnet, and
iron work purple, all ornaments in gilt
and many Dick, Tom or Harry who
passed, thought how he'd lust like to
see Bet and Sal before that buggy No
doubt he knew where he would like to
drive them, too. That kind of feeling
is what sells so many Of Camp Bros
buggies; for in addition to their being
pretty, every one understands that they
are good as the best.
Old Agricultural Implement was on
the ground with all his family. But
instead of running over the two or three
acres where he canped, we will be oh
ilged to spend the remainder of our time
In getting hasty glimpse at what
passed
IN THE RING.
On Thursday began the competition
for the beautiful silver bat and ball, of
fered by the Society to the best amateur
base ball club. Seven clubs were en-
tered for the strife, viz: Gin on Anna
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chaHicsville: Anamosas. from Annmosa
Wyomings, from Wyoming: Frankiils,
of Mt. Vernon: BarefootS, Of Cherry
Grove; Lively Turtles. from Podunk.
The Judges made decision that each two
clubs. in the order of entry, should play
together and winning clubs play off; any
club not on hand to play in its turn to he
ruled out. Under this arrangement, the
Wyoming and Mechanicsville clubs
played first, the game being decided on
the 5th inning in favor of the former
club. The Anamosa club and the Bare
foots next engaged in a close game, won
by the latter by score Of SO to 81. This
was followed just at night by the second
game for the Wyomings. this time with
the Poaunk club, which they vanquished
easily IN four innings by score of 80 to
nothing, amid loud applause given by
| themselves.
In the meantime the track had been
busily used, and divided the attention
OF the crowd which more than filled the
amphitheater, with the base balis:s
| The most noticeable races of the day
were the trotting race for horses which
never made 2:45-S120 to the first. $50 to
the second and $40 to the third horse
and half-mile running race for $50.
| Six horses were entered for the trot,
Parepa Rosa, Camden. Bonnie Doom,
Jack Robinson and Wha,ebone. Bon,
ME Doom trotted under protest ami won
the race in three straight heats. In the
running race were also six entries, Billy
Welch taking first money in So seconds,
Rambler second
| Friday was a still buster day ON the
track. "A walking match between six
horses was won by Culver with the old
bay and rafting trace chains.
| The ladies' riding was an admirable
| display of skilE Only three competed
! for the premiums, which were enough
to go around-Miss Shatfer lst, Miss
Miller I'd and Miss Gowel 81.
The Grand Procession of winning an
imals was an imposing affair. Led by
the excellent Anamosa Band, which
furnished music during the Fair, all the
winning stock was driven, led or ridden
around the track, which it almost GOV
cred at single stretch. and where il
made splendid show aud an internal
dust.
The first race after dinner was for 500
to horses that never made $50; mile
heats, three in five. Camden took the
race over Robinson, Narber and Parepa
Rosa, in 2:45, 2:45, 2:45.
A pacing race of mile heats, three in
five. was won by Tom Young Best
time, three minutes.
The grand sweepstakes trot for 5000
$500 to lst, $500 to 2d and 500 t, Sd
horse, came next. Dan Webster, Bon
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