The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-09-10
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

The Secretary Will be prepared to make en- |
tries ten days prior to the opening OF the Fair, |
and requests all who possibly can,t to have their
entries made before the opening day, as the
books will be closed at. 10 O'Clock q, m. on
Wednesday, the second day of the Fair, except
for racing Persons Wishing to make entries
will much facilitate the work by sending q list
of their articles to the Secretary. In present.
ing the following Premium List, the Board |
would call attention to. the fact that il has |
been thoroughly revised and divided into dif-
ferent departments. the effect Of which Is that
every article, whatever it may be, shall be-
known inCits proper class. Being financially |
embarrassed it becomes necessary that vel
eoonomise BY reducing expenses. We have In
some classes reduced the premiums, but taking |
all the circumstances into account we believe
that our Premium List viii be received by our
numerous patrons with general satisfaction.- :.
Therefore, we most cordially invite farmers,
mechanics, horsemen. citizens and every body
who feels an interest IN our Far, 70 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-
|ple. 20 a'isas s''l'lE Y9ss z 81 Pc
CLASS Contests of Speed.
FIssr DAr-Fastest trettlng (under 81 OF
pacing (under A. horse, mare Or gelding nm
der saddle or in harness, 2 best in ., 8 rounds
to the heat. ......... :, list SIC. "a IS
Committee-Isaae Hogue, Adelbert5 Jones,
F. NJ. Amos. .ss9Eees
SECOND DAY--Fastest double team, stfo.-
ters or PAGERS, best in 8. 8 rounds to the
heat, 3 to enter, 3 to start
Committee-Same IS above. .,ls, ;,at,Tt
Pacing or Racking-Fastest
racking or pacing horse, mare or selding. to
80 under saddle or In harness, in 5, 3
rounds to the heat at..........S2o. $l0. IS
Committee-ames Mann, g W Stewart,
John Butt, DR. L st John, August Meyer. ~
THIRD DAY-Pastest trotting or pacing
horse, mare or geldins. owned in Monroe
County, saddle or harness, best 8 in 8, 8
rou nds to the heat, (no horse entered for .
higher premium to be eligible In this,) $40
Committse-Henry Miller, Jsre Witten,
David L. Bonner.
Fastest stallion, any age, in harness or
under saddle, best 8 in S, 3 rounds to the
heat. ..................,. DIV
Committee John Brister, Geo Reed, Vim
Foraker. '
Fastest trotting horse, mare or geldiDg, free
for all, to go as they please, best in s, 3
rounds to the heat. .......$40. $50. $40
Committee-Jsre Williams, Henry Brown,
C 0blinger, WM Foraker, Jr. g w Mason.
kyrTsn per cent Of the total premiums, in
each race, will be charged on all entries. The
| L. ~hopavap naod ahnvo oh Ill
include sracking." Five must enter and three
Start to warrant payment Of . premium ex-
lcept where otherwise provided. Rntfies In
this class must be made before O'Clock on
Tor before the day preoeding the race except.
ing the race Of the hrst day. The Board re-
serves the right to make such other terms
and conditions In regard to the foregoing fa-
es as 1t may deem expedient. vipu
GLASS B-HoRsE DEpARrMxNT-Hor-
-,s'..- ses for Light Harness.
BEST pair matched horses for harness,
owned by one person or hrm.......$5 s.
best pair matched mares for harness,
owned BY one person or firm. ........6 :
Horses for Single Harness Or Saddle.
Best single driver. r....................5
best saddle gelding or mare. ..........o
Committee Joseph Fox, J n Ridgeway,
Clarkson Mann. d
CLASS -Thoroughbreds.
Best stallion any sge
Best brood mare, with foal atside....1e
Before she premiums are paid, the Board
Of Directors will require evidence from the
American Stud Book that the stock exhibit
cd is thoroughbred. S'i sd
q la,.. q. QfnHinna far .nu 1Ptfrnoses. - s..