The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1873-03-22
COUNTY FAIR.

The Executive Committee Of the La Sale Co.
Agricultural Society met at the Clifton Hotel
in this city, ON Saturday last, in pursuance OF
notice.
Present. quorum.
Mr. Necley from the committee on printing
The premium list, reported in favor Of giving the
work tc the Ottawa FREE TRADER, the propric-
tors of that paper having submitted the best
propositions; that is, to do the job without eX-
rensc to the society, to print 2o00 pamphlets Of
convenient pocket style. The report was 0c-
ccptcd, and, on motion, adopted
Sam L. Lewis appointed superintendent of
Floral Hall, asked to be relieved from that posi-
ton and that Amos Ebcrsol be substituted
On motion, Mr., Lewis request was granted,
and Mr.. Ebersol unanimously elected to said
office.
Mr. Wood moved to add to the premium list
So as the first and SIS as the I'd prize for the
best stallion and five colts, is sweepstakes. Lost
On motion, Fri l.. Waterman was appointed
superintendent to have charge of the ring
On motion, James II. Pickett was appointed
assistant superintendent of stalls, dc.
Mr.. Medley called attention to the fact that s25
the annual dues for membership to the Nationa!
Trotting Association, are due, and should be
paid.
On motion, the secretary was directed to draw
an order ON the treasurer for the amount.
Mr.. Necly was also elected to represent this
society in the National Trotting Association.
The premium list was read as amended for
1873 and approved
Mr.. Donlcyy moved to add two small purses to
the race programme, viz:
One for running horses under years old, Of
La Sale county, without pedigree, half mile
heats, best 2 in 8, horses in race No, to be
barred; for LIST horse, $40; I'd, $40 Also trotting
racttlor La Sale county; horses under years
old mile heats, best ? in 3; first horse $50; I'd,
SIS. Carried
Mr. Wood moved that all races forrunning
horses be mile heats. Carried.
Donlevy moved that the premiums on the
Grand trot be- lst horse, 5000; I'd, $500; Sd, 500
Lost.
II. X. Parr moved to make them, 1st, $500; I'd,
$50; Sd, S,5. Lost.
On motion, it was ordered that the entries to
the grand running and grand trotting races be
closed on Sept. 1st, and the Others on Tuesday
noon, Sept. 18th.
Donlcyy moved that the society allow parties
to rent the fair grounds for June races for 3 per
cent of the gate money Withdrawn
+. c. Lewis moved that committee Of three
be appointed to receive proposals from such
parties as may desire to rent the fair grounds for
June races, with full power to execute contract
and act for the society in the premises. Carried.
The following gentlemen were nominated such
committee by the meeting, viz: Peter Donlevy,
z. c. Lewis and Tallman Libby.
The following programme of races was agreed
npon
TUESDAY.
No. / at r VI. Running race for La Sale
county horses under 4 years old, without redi-
gree best in 3, mile heats; 1st horse, $50; ID, |
SO.
No. at P. NJ. Trotting race for La Sale
county horses, without pedigree, years old or
under; best . in 3, mile heats; LIST horse, $50;
I'd, So
WEDNESDAY.
No at 2 PM. Running race for La Sale
county horses, without pedigree, 5years old and
under: mile heats, best in 8 (horses that have
run in race No barred from this race J LIST horse,
$50; ID, $40.
No T. Trotting race for La Sale county horses
years old and under, without pedigree Chorses
that have run in No, barrcdD mile heats, best
in 8; 1st, $50; I'd, Sl5.
THURSDAY.
No 5. Pacing race, open to the world; mile |
heats, best in ); lst, $50 3D. $25.
No. 6. Grand running race, open to the world; |
mile heats, best 3 in ;; 1st, 800; ID, $50,
FRIDAY.
So !, Trotting race for La Sale county horses
hat have never beaten minutes; best in ., |
mile heats; LIST, so; I'd, $50.
No :. Grand trotting race, open to the world;
mile heats best in 5; LIST, 5000; I'd, 500 Sd,
$50.
The Executive Committee then adjourned
j. q. ARMSTRONG, Sec'y. pre- tan.