The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-09-03

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

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tries ten days prior to the opening of the Faif,
and requests all. who possibly can, to have their
entries made before the opening day, as the
books will be closed at 10 o'clock a. m on
Wednesday, the second day of the Fair. except
for racing. Persons wishing to make entries
will much facilitate the work by sending list
of their articles to the Secretary. In present.
ing the following Premium List, the Board
would call attention to the fact that it has
been thoroughly revised and divided into diff
ferent departments, the effect of which is that
every article. whatever it may be, shall be
known in its proper class Being financially
embarrassed it becomes necessary that we
economise by reducing expenses. We have in
some classes reduced the premiums, but taking
all the circumstances into account we believe
that our Premium List will be received by our
numerous patrons with general satisfaction.-
Therefore, we most cordially invite farmers.
mechanics, horsemen, citixq,s apdeysryb yb9ax1
who feels an intefestin our fttir. @ encourage
us with their presence and the exhibition OF
their talent to the end that reciprocation of in
terest may not only guarantee success to our
efforts, but that all may go away impressed
with the idea that we live in the midst of an
enlightened, industrious and progressive peo-
Iple.
GLASS A-Contests Of Speed.
FrRsr DAY-Fastsst trotting (under 81 or
pacing (under ~ horse. mare or gelding un-
der saddle or in harness, 2 best in 3, 8 rounds
| to the heat. t................lst $40, I'd IS
Committee-Isaao Hogue, Adelbert Jones,
| F. N. Amos.
SECOND DAY-Fastest double team, tro.--
ters or PAGERS, best in 8, 8 rounds to the
| y .
Committee-Sane as above.
SwEBrsrAKEs-Pacing or Racking-Fastest
racking or pacing horse, mare or gelding, to
90 under saddle or in harness, 8 in 5, 8
rounds to the heat. ........ $40. $40. So
Committee-James Mann, G w Stewart,
John Butt, DR. st John, August Meyer.
THIBp DAr-Fastest trotting or pacing
horse, mare or gelding, owned in Monroe
County, saddle or harness, best in 8, 5
rou nds to the heat, (no horse entered for
higher premium to be eligible in this,) $50
Committee-Eenry Miller, Jere Witten,
David L. Bonner.
Fastest stallion, any age, in harness or
under saddle, best 5. in S, 8 rounds to the
heat. ........ ...s.......... .$io
Committee-Jo John Brister, Geo Reed, VIM
Foraker.
Fastest trotting horse, mare or gelding, free
for all, to go as they please, best s in 8, s
rounds to the heat. $40. $50. $le
Committee-Jere Williams, Henry Brown,
C Oblinger, VIM Foraker, Jr. @ W Mason.
ETsn per cent of the total premiums, in
each race, will be charged on all entries. The
term spacing," wherever used above, shall
include tracking" Five must enter and three
start to warrant payment of premium ex-
cept where otherwise provided. Entries in
this class must be made before O'Clock on
or before the day preceding the race except.
ing the race of the first day. The Board re-
serves the right to make such other terms
and conditions in regard to the foregoing ra-
es a. 1t may deem expedient.
GLASS B-HoRsR DEPARTMENT. Hor-
ses fer Light Harness.
Best pair matched horses for harness,
owned by one person or firm. ......$5 $3
best pair matched mares for harness,
owned by one person or firm........5 8
Horses for Single Harness Or Saddle.
Best single driver. ....................5 2
best saddle gelding or mare. 2
Committee-Joseph Fox, Ridgewsy,
Clarkson Mann. ae
| CLASS C-Thoroughbreds.
Best stallion any age.........:..-..lo
Best brood mare, with foal at side. lie
| Before the premiums are paid, the Board
of Directors will require evidence from the
American Stud Book that the stock exhibit
ed is thoroughbred.
Ca.IIsa.a. far oil pua.naeee