The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-05-28

Grand Rapids horse, GOT to the front cap
turing first money, Lady Bishop I'd, AL II.
3D.. Best time o:3s. On Saturday the wean-
lings were brought out for half mile dash
on time, there being but three entries: Ed
ward T., by Will Everett of Lawrence,
Waverly Boy, by Frank Stevens OF Waverly,
and Raven, by Dr. @. 5. Maynard, of Paw
Paw. Edward f.. went out first, in 2:12l 8,
Waverly Boy I'd, in LOG, Raven Sd, in 2:O2.
This was the youngest trotting we ever wit
messed ON the turf, and the day is not far
distant when these kids will trot before ad-
miring crowds, and will, without doubt, build
up records for themselves, low in the twen-
ties, as they are all good ones. There were
four entries in the three minute race, Lady
Niles. by 3. Frankenberg of Niles: George
r., by Il. w. Harris of Grand Rapids Samuel
b., 10y Pete Bigelow of Bangor, and Abdal-
lah Rather, by L. Is. Kenyon of Nicksburg.
The Judges announced that first money was
won by Lady Miles, George Il. I'd, Samuel b.
Sd. Best time, 2:49l5. AS between Lady
Niles and George r., there was considerable
iockeying, the latter having foot enough to
distance any horse in the race, but only TAX
ing second money, Notwithstanding the Sc
we're reprimand his driver got from the
judges stand for holding him back. The
free-for-all was the most exciting, and big
footing was anticipated by the spectators.
There were bat three entries and three
starters, Minnie Warren, 10y IL. w. Montross
of Galien Maggie X, by VIM. Sharp of Mus
kegon, and Al H., by Tink Hill of Lawrence.
The jockeys all wanted TO bet on AL RS TAX
ing III place in the race but found no takers.
At the start AL Il. drew the pole, Maggie X.
I'd and Minnie Sd. At the word "go," Min
ME ran Lao gate, as usual, taking the pole,
with Al Il. on her wheel, Maggie X. trailing,
and passed under the wire in the same order.
The I'd heat was trotted in about the same
way, except that when Minnie passed under
the wire Maggie was close on her collar.
This heat opened the eyes of Minnie and AL
r., and little settlement was made in short
order, and everything arranged satisfactorily,
Minnie being afterward allowed to have her
own way. AT the close of the race the judges
declared 1st money for Minnie, Al X. I'd and
Maggie X. Sd. 1t was all easy on the part of
AL r., as he only wanted 2d place and had
foot enough to get it, but poor Minnie, at
the mercy of Maggie X. got to the front,
only by getting down ON her marrow bones,
and making promises of filthy lucre. Best
time 2:3915.
AT the sheep shearing festival, on Friday,
A. w. Hayden got away with lst premium,
and g. f. Harrington with 2d and Sd. Only
four sheep-all rams--were shorn, as follows
Mace, by A. w. Hayden, age years, age of
fleece 40 days, weight of fleece 80 pounds,
length of staple 23s inches, weight of car
cass III pounds. q. L. H., by G.. L. Har-
rington, age years. age of fleece 394 days,
weight of fleece 26l pounds. length of sta
pie 23s inches, weight of carcass 151 pounds.
Plato, by c. F. Harrington, age of fleece 1868
do l.t rfA he Of
staple . inches, weight of carcass 126
pounds. Tempest, by G. f. Harrington,
age years, age of fleece 40 days, weight of
fleece &c lbs, o., length of staple pa inch
es, weight of carcass 141 y pounds.
The attendance was fair and the society
got to the front, financially in good shape
We can look for a grand old fair next fall
one that will be worth attending night and
day. The officers did their work we'll and,
this time. we have no fault to find.
The following is list of premiums award
ed:
DIVISION J. DAIRY AND HOUSE.
Sample roll butter, not less than lbs. prem.
Mrs. Bruce Cummings, $500. .. Mrs. Vim. Pug
sley, $500. Mrs. 5. ii. Jones, Mrs. Agnes Bangs,
Mrs. Helen Johnson, committee.
DIV. L. FINE ARTS. CLASS /.
Best and greatest collection of paintings by an
Paw Paw High School, $1,000. Best and greatest
display OF paintings by an individual. !, Frank
Van Ness $1,000; 2 Alice Miner, $500. Mrs. c. IL.
Mosisr, Clara Warner, Mrs. Il. Il. Heckert, COM
mittea.
DIV. L. CLASS .. FLOWERS AND HOUSE PLANTS.
Best and greatest display Of 6owers and house
plants 1, Mrs. 5. Il. jones' $1,000, ., Mrs. A. VI.
Mcneil, $500; 3, Mrs. ". +. Nelson, $500; Selec-
lion Of cut flowers !, Mrs. II u. Nelson, $500; Sc
lection Of boquets, J, Mrs. II. =. Nelson, $500
Mrs. ". b. Tdaye~ Alrs ". G. Widely Mrs. -. j.
Wise, committee.
DIV. L. CLASS 1. FANCY AID ARTIFICIAL
NEEDLE Work.
Best aud greatest collection Of; l. Miss Cora Root
SO 90; z, Mrs. u. =. Searles S5.1e. Very difncult
10 decide Mrs. l.. Il. Welcn, Miss Jennie Fish,
Mrs. A. Hen I'll, ico nmittes.
SCHOOL wOmi-spEcIAI.
Specimen of map-drawirg Of the state Ct Michi-
Stratton, $780, 2 frankie PGRsley, $780, g. Rosa
Jordan, Sl.5O; 4, Idle Newell, Sl00.
Specimen of map-drawing OF tho state of Mchi-
gan by any person between IL and Is years of age.
l, Lewis Towers, $500; 2, Maggie Jones, $500; 3,
VIII Lagrave, $3.50; 4, Carrie AIelckor, S1.O0.
Specimen OF penmanship by boy or girl IL years
old or under. 1, Belle st. John, $500; 2, Jennie
Van Ostruin $500; 3, Nina Rowland, S1.5O; 4, Beu-
lah McCabe, Sl!00.
Specimen OF penmenship by any person between
IL and Is years of age. l, Frank McKeyes, $500;
2, Fred Hubbard, $500: s. Belle Nicholson, Sl.50;
4, David Dillon, $1.00. Geo. w. Myers, j. L. Jor-
dan, Il. f.. Warner, committee.
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