Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1879-10-02

from this case was pl0w decorated
with flowers and evergreens In the left
wing there was prOmiscuous display:
Sewing MachineS-and Marble MOnu-
ments from Colpits & Bros, Paintings,
Furniture and Photographs. In this
wing was the stand of II. B. Parsons,
Esq. of the GAINESVILLE Business College,
who executed samples of penmanship
and wrote cards with almost telegraphic
speed. The music for this department
was supplied by Messrs. Hibbard and
Gibson. There was quite large dis
play of Birds which enlivened the audi
ence with their song Some fine Paint
ings and ChromOs were hung upon the
walls. Maring Bros. had case of
boots and shoes. Then there was anOth-
er display of apples and we were shown
one that could be put into small size
washing tub. We now pass into the
right wing of the building in which was
shown needlewOrk of almost endless va
riety and superior merit, and here We
desire to acknowledge the courtesy of
the lady in charge who kindly gave us
information concerning novel and meri-
torious articles. At the end of this
wing was exhibited a beautiful little
terrier dog owned by J. W. Talbot, also
one of mother Cary's chickens, and also
a great bass owl that attracted the at
tention of the little ones. We now reach
the Public School Display" consisting
of specimens of writing, map drawing,
draughting, cases of minerals, &c. There
were also stuffed birds of various kinds
Articles in this hall were arranged pro-
mlscuously, like grains of corn in plate
of succotash In Floral Hall Depart
ment Prof. J. NJ. Yarnell was Marshal,
and W. X. Upton, Esq, Assistant.
Worthy of special mention: Public
School Display-Display of Fruit-An-
tiquarian stand-Embroidered Pictures
of Mrs. Dora and Mrs. Kotzebu.
MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT.
Mr.. ]. II. Mccall was on hand. as usu-
al, with quite large display of Buggies
and Spring Wagons. Mr.. JOS. Capstack
had ON exhibition one three-spring Pha-
etOn and one drop front" Pole Buggy,
manufactured in Barnesville, and claim
ed to be the incest finished of any ever
turned out of any shop in this locality.
Messrs. Vansickle & Kline exhibited two
Farm Wagons of their own manufac-
ture. Mr.. J. V. Fisher represented the
Buckeye Mower and Bains' Water Car
rier. This device is worthy of especial
mention, being an ingenious mechanical
device for carrying water from spring
or well long distance and upon a single
cord.) J. McKeever and Sons represent
ed the Champion Mower and Reaper.
Numerous Plows were on show, Grain
Fertilizer Drills, Walking Cultivators,
Gates, ,Rakes, Washing Machines, Churns,
Shingles, Doors, &c, sc. We desire to
to make mention of two Stoves from the
Star FOunnry, which were of superior
style and finish.
THE AGRICULTURAL HALL
was filled with all kinds of vegetables,
and of size and quality worthy of car
rying home the red ribbon. The spe-
cialty seemed to be pumpkins. We nev-
er saw pumpkins before. From three
seeds, c. S. Merriman raised eleven.
eight of which grew upon one vine. The
largest weighed about 100 pounds, as
near as could be ascertained. We can
not particularize in the vegetable de-
partment, as space will not admit.
Speaking of
POULTRY,
There were Hamburgs, Dorkings, Co
chins, Leghorns, POlands, Brahmas,
Bantams, Houdans, &c, Peafowls, Tur-
keys, Ducks and Geese. A very fine dis
play.
THE STOCK PENS
were well filled. In the sheep depart
ment we found the Close Bros. with
their fine herds of MerinOs and South
downs; then there were L. & n. w. Bun
dy, L. P. Bailey, W. E. Bundy, Robert
Cowen, J. kirkpatrick, T. g. Nelson,
Jos. Farmer and others-all having
Sheep of different breeds and grades,
and of a quality that made the red and
blue ribbons conspicuous as decorations.
We missed fine pen of South Downs,
which Mr.. J. H. McNary had on exhi-
bition at st. ClairSville; we would like
THE CATTLE.
were of the best blood and grade, and |
made fine show. There were the herds |
of Messrs. Close and the Messrs. Bundy. |
which were on exhibition at st. Clairs- |
vile; a nice herd of Devons owned by |
Dr.. J. L. Mcpherson, of Cambridge, O.. |
IA fine herd of premium graded Durham |
Cattle, owned by Mr.. A. P. Morton, of |
Cambridge; also Cattle exhibited by gen.
tlemen whose names we did not learn |
One of the attractive and novel features |
of the Fair was
THE PARADE OF CATTLE,
which gave all an opportunity of seeing
them without visiting the stock pens.
The cattle were brought into the ring !
and arranged in the following order:
First, Closes herd second, Bundy Bros. 4;
third, Mr.. A. p. Bailey's Alderneys;
fourth, A. p Morton's herd, and 5th,
Miscellaneous Preceded by the Band,
the stock was paraded around the ring,
much to the amusement and enjoyment
of vast crowd of spectators.
HORSES.
There were no extra fine blOOded Horses
on exhibition. Draft Horses, and Horses
for all purposes, were well represented.
Mr.. ID. Brewer, of Uniontown, carried
off first premium on draft, all purposes,
and diploma on sweepstakes.
HOGS.
There was a good display, but not in
to the other kinds of stock
on exhibition.
THE RACES.
District Trot-Kitty Wells, .... 1st.
Lady johnson ...... I'd.
-Hazy Bill .......... Sd.
Sweepstakes Trot-Blue Goose -. list.
Hermit ........-2d.
District Pace-Wild Billy 80. 80. 1st.
Sleepy Bill ......... I'd.
- Brister 80. 80. 3d.
Sweepstakes Pace-L Latrobe ...... 1st.
Wild Billy ..... I'd.
-Woodsfield Bay Sd.
The District Trot was quite close and
exciting. Four entries, Lady Johnson,
ct. A. JOhnsOn); 2, Kitty Wells, On. V.
), Hazy Bill, D. BernharO 4,
DIR. Reed, Or. Reed. Lady johnson
took the first heat, closely pursued by