Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-10-08
FAIR AT JONESBORO'.
Annual Fair of the Warrington County
Agricultural and Mechanical Associ"-
tiOn-A Large Crowd and n Fine Display.

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boro' or rather mile beyond, at a point
near the fair grounds, whittier large
number of the passengers were bound,
constant accessions having been received
| from every station above Greeneville, so
that when the last batch got aboard at
Telfor's there was only standing room for
them,
A pleasant walk of something less than
half mile through the woods brought us
| to the
FAIR GROUNDS,
Distant from Jonesboro' about one and a
half miles, comprising about twenty-five
acres, and aside from the distance eligibly
located.
The grounds are enclosed with high
plank fence, erected under the supervision
of the late Col. Grisham, and suffice to
keep out intruders. The building is two
stories high, the upper story being about
one-third as large as the first, with open
sides, and is of course well ventilated.
This is used as the department for the ex-
hibition of
TEXTILE FABRICS
And the housewives of Washington and
neighboring counties, have just cause to be
proud of the many articles of use and beau
ty manufactured by them, comprising
deliberately worked quits, snowy counter
panes, blankets, carpets, &c, DC,
The display in fruits, jellies, wines, but
ter, cheese, and in fact about everything
that is good to eat or drink was verysgood.
In the latter regard l cannot speak from
the card, on account of well known total
abstinence proclivities.
FARM PRODUCTS.
The farmers did their part nobly and
brought in their first fruits of the field.
Wheat, corn, &C., were well represented,
George Mcpherson exhibited white wheat
which produced 26 bushels to the acre.
Samuel MUIR fine variety of English
red wheat, while corn was exhibited of
every kind and variety.
Mrs. NJ S. Mahoney exhibited the largest
Bermuda potatoes shown, but to attempt
detailed account of every article would
fill several issues, so we forbear.
STOCK.
Upper East Tennessee was we'll repre-
sented in horses and cattle though but few
hogs, sheep and poultry had yet arrived.
Among the horses were Morgan stations
owned by Messrs. Henry A. Martin &
Son, and Geo. w. Sprinkle, not including
the race stock, which is mention else
where.
Our old friend, J. r. Spurgeon, exhibit
ted some good stock, one being Ken
lucky thoroughbred mare, which he
threatens to enter next week at Knoxville
in the pacing ring. He also exhibits
splendid saddle and housings made by
Mr.. Elan, of Jonesboro', which will be
awarded as special premium to-day, to
the most graceful lady rider.
Zeke Matthews, Esq, exhibited some re-
markably fine cattle, among them being
fine blooded mich COW, "Mollie," a cross
between the Durham and Brahmin stock,
bred by W. H. Turley Maggie" a calf
of the same stock, IA months old, weigh
ing $40 lbs; also the bull John Wais-
man,
Other gentlemen, also exhibited blooded
stock and graded, but want of space pre-
cludes detailed mention.
THE RACES.
The frat was a quarter race against time,
for premium of SO for which there We're
five entries.
]. D..Reves, entered r. m. Time made,
"a seconds
VIM. Devault, b. g. Time 26s.
Jacob Bacon, bl. G. Time 24s.
Kinsloe Hale, r. g. Time 23s.
J. K. p. Hall, gr. g. Tmie not recorded.
The premium was awarded the 4th en-
try.
The second race was for colts, and took
place at 3 p. NJ, against time, for special
premium of s. in gold. The following en-
tries were made, w. Il. Pritchett, NJ. L.
by the latter in 244 seconds.
THE TOURNAMENT
took place at o'clock, and was one of the
most exciting feature of the day:
There were several ties, which being run
over the honors were awarded rs follows
A. T. Neal, the crown, emitting him to
choose the Queen of Love and Beauty.
Mr.. Faw having taken the second hon
or, names the first Msid of Honor and
Mr. Hale the second.
The tournament ball was announced to
take place at the Washington House
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Embreeville Furnance Co., had on
exhibition specimens of manufactured
iron and ores.
sin printing, the Herald and Tribune
showed specimens of job work, diploma
for the society in four colors neatly execu-
ted. The Bristol News also exhibited
creditable specimen of colored printing.
Mr.. l.. w. Keen, artist, made good
display of photographs and paintings,
among the former being a splendid like
ness of Mr.. A. NJ. Piper, deceased, the
first victim Of the cholera at Greeneville.
DR.. Wheeler's little son appeared on the
grounds in the afternoon in Liliputian
wagon, drawn. by pair of goats, which he
drove with the skill of veritable Jehu.
Several specimens of marble from new
ly opened quarries were shown, which ex-
perienced marble men in Chicago, who
were forwarded specimens, pronounce the
finest in the United States. One is from