The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1882-07-14

succeeded on the morning OF the
battle in getting a few more followers,
who in the eyes of the people CON-
pared to opposition crowds were a
handful. Arriving on the grounds
we found the Osborne, Minneapolis
and Buckeye on the ground. The
writer determined to crowd a de.
cision and have no wild rumors, and
after claps following) Immediately
proposed a committee, the opposition
agreeing except "Minney," who, be-
ing out-voted had to submit. Lots
were chosen, Mccormick drawing
No. 1. We Immediately opened the
field, cutting a 6 #. swath through
short, long, heavy and down tangled
barley, not missing a sheaf or max
ing a balk, and doing the highest
tying we have ever seen done by wire
or Irvine. The test was a severe one;
much of the barley was worn eaten
there being no heads on it, and in
that class of grain the advantage in
having a shifter over other Appleby's
was SO plain and apparent that there
was no comparison in the work.
Osborne and the whole crowd tying
close to where the heads should have
been, when the sheaf was handled
had a tendency to slide toward the
top. The opposition work was noted
chiefly for loose tying, choking and
heavy draft. Appleby remarked as
the Mccormick made round after
round from II a. m. until S p. m.
without skip or balk (missing but two
sheaves during the entire time), "no
use, boys, we can't beat that work."
The tightness of the band was the
common talk and was really remark
able. The contest was a hot and
bitter one, fully one thousand farmers
and spectators Witnessing one of the
severest contests the writer has had
the pleasure of attending, and when
the committee with only one dissent
ing vote (and he picked by the o.
borne crowd announced their decis-
ion the scene vas one never to be
forgotten. In justice to the oppo-
sition Except "Minney') they ad-
mitted like men they were fairly and
honorably beaten and gave US three
cheers. Thus closed the memorable
battle at Oldtown, Ohio, M miles
north of Xenia, on June 20, 1882, at
testing to your oft repeated maxim,
when a fair field and no favors are
shown, the Mccormick can and will
always carry off the honors. Below
l give you the names of the COM
mittee. You will notice but five men
were chosen and there were six ma
chimes entered. Deering and Beloit,
at time committee was chosen had
not made their appearance, the sever
al representatives of the four ma
chimes (who proved to be the four
best machines in the LOTT decided to
each pick a man, they choosing a fifth
man. They chose almost immediate
ly Mr.. S. R. Collier, President Shaw
nee Agricultural Works, Xenia, o.
The four others being farmers who
had no machines nor did not expect
to buy any this year.
S. r.. COLLIER,
SAMUEL MCKAY,
JOHN WRIGHT,
M. COREY,
JAMES IRELAND.
The above committee did not make
a written report, although MI. Collier
has kindly consented to forward us
one as soon as possible.
McCORMICK-"FIRsT BLOOD"
Osborne-Second.
Buckeye-Third.
Excuse this long account, but fol-
lowing so closely as it does on the
victory at Lebanon, Ohio, we feel in
the mood, and verifes the promise
made you that Osborne "ean't came
in Ohio" We forgot to mention the
fact that an Adams & French came
up to the side of the fence and look,
ed over, but considered discretion
the better part of valor. As wired
you, the challenge came from Osborne
Open to tie aOo,M. The McCor-
mick was sold on the field, and was
hauled to town by the happy pur-
chaser, covered with flags and flowers,
with one dozen brooms attached as
e~mblematic of the sweep.
| am, yours very truly,
A. E. Mayer.
FIELD TRIAL OF BINDERS.
The GREATEST CONTEST OF THE
SEAsoN-EIcHT MACHINES IN THE
FIELD-ANoTHER Victory FOR
THE MCCORMICK.
indianapolis Journal, June II, 1882.
Following quickly upon the heels
Of the triumph of the No Cormick
Self-Binder at Petersburg, on the 9Th
inst, comes the announcement Of the
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