The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-11-07
PREMIUMS AWARDED
AT THE
FIFTH. ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE ~
Z, ANDERSON
G. MECHANICS, ASSOCIATION.
FrEID CROP DEPARTMENT..

Beets, -, y. Y. Aeys
peck Of Onions, ]. C. Keys
g sample Cabbage, :, Mrs. j. S. Murray
and largest variety of
Garden Seed, Mrs: J. s. Murray
". Sack of Flour, ]. D. Parker
g: specimen Leaf Tobacco, P. S. Mahatley
The Committee make special mention of two
snecimens of Boston Squash, raised by S.
Bleckley, ESQ. Also, half bushel of Field
Peas, raised by Mr.. D. J. Sherard, which
would. have received the premium, only for
lack of the required quantity.
STOCK DEPARTMENT-Cattle and Sheep.
For the best pure-blooded Alderney Bull, 3
wears old or upwards, the premium was
awarded to "Gen. Sheridan" owned by W.
D. Warren.
Best grade Bull; 8 years old or upwards, pre-,
MUM awarded to "Horace Greeley" owned
by B. F. Crayton & Sons.
Best grade Bull, 1 to years, J. Earle Lewis
SG Heifer, 2 to years,
{" Heifer, to 2years,
I" Heifer under l year,
4" Native Cow, Mrs. M. P. Sloan
pure-bl0oded Hsfsr, 2 9 to 81 years, n,r.v.
to2 years,
80 w. J. Ligon
na;r Cashmere Goats, Thos. B. Lee
The Committee recommended a premium to
nure-blooded Devon Bull, owned and exhibited
by MIR. J.. Hardy, which was duly awarded.
HORSES.
Best Stallion, open to the world, s. M: Harbin
I" -" to 8 years, County raised,
John Cox
=" 4" Ito q years. County raised,
J. j. Martin
." Brood Mare, open to the world,
WV. Humphreys
/" Filly, years old, County raised,
8" pair of Horses, broke to harness, ~
4" Mares, broke to harness,
Z" Single Harness Horse, - = E; B. Murray
(" Saddle Horse, ]. Walter Gray
&" Mare, j. N. Byrum
{" Pony ridden by a BOY, Harry Whitner
4" Mule, County raised, B. H. Holland
{" 2toSy years, County raised,
w. F. Jamison
/" / to 2 years, County raised,
3 ~. r. M. Burriss
\" pair of Mules, open to the world,
L. l.. Vaughn
&c Draft Mule, P. G. FAINT
The Committee recommended premium to
Harness Pony, driven by aiittle girl, daughter
of Mr.. VIM. Jones, which was awarded.
Best Berkshire Boar, D; J. sherard r..a
{" Chester Co. Boar, BE. crayton 6 Sons
DR." Pigs, under 6 mos old,
B. F. Crayton & Sons
Grade Boar, Maj. Geo. Seaborn
The entries were fewer than usual in this
department, but the Committee deemed the
stock on exhibition as better.
POULTRY.
Best pair of Turkeys, Mrs S. Bleck1ey
"0s'''' N'Nii Mrs. B. F. crayton
{" Common Ducks, Mrs. T. B: Lee
Trio of Chickens, P. A. Keys
g pair Of Game Chickens, John R. Cochran
Il" Fancy Chickens,
Mrs. B. F. Crayton
Best and largest variety of barn-yard fowls,
owned and exhibited by one person,
P. A. Keys
Best and largest exhibition of Pigeons,
John R. Cochran
The Committee report an increased interest
in this department, in point of numbers and as
regards the quality of fowls on exhibition.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT..."A.'
Best sample of Lard, Mrs. D. J. sherard
I" :. Butter Miss i4rl Emma "a Russell : s ell
F" Cooked Ham, Mrs. B. F. Crayton
Z" halfbushel Dried Apples,
Mrs. A. B. Bowden
Z" Dried Peaches,
Mrs. A. R. Broyles
sample Chinese Syrup, 3. +: Reese
." Honey, P. H. E. Sloan
specimen Okra prepared for winter use,
Mrs. N. a. McCully
The Committee directed special attention to
some beautiful samples of Chinese Sugar, ex-
hibited by Mr.. B. F. Reese. Also, a sample of
Smoked Beef Tongue, exhibited by Mrs. B. F.
Whitner.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT-.."B.
Best jar Peach Preserves, Mrs. G. A. Reed
:" Ounce Preserves, Mrs. B. +. Crayton
Pear Preserves Mrs. j. S. Murray
Muskmelon Preserves,
{" Apple Jelly, Mrs. ]. P. Reed
(" Ounce Jelly, Miss Mary Towers
Blackberry Jelly, Mrs. J. B. McGec
Blackberry Jam,
bottle Tomato Catsup, Mrs. B. F. Crayton
r" Walnut Catsup, Mrs. j. S. Murray
Pepper Catsup,
!" jar Cucumber Pickles, Mrs. b. Frank Sloan
:" Mixed Pickles, /"
Sweet Pickles, Mrs. ]. B. McGce
specimen Canned Peaches,
Mrs. A. R. Broycs.
jar Brandy Peaches, Mrs. w. H. Cater
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT..."C."
Best Loaf of Wheat Bread, Mrs. T. P. Benson
specimen of Biscuit, Mrs. Mary P. Sloan
| 90 Rolls I"