Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-10-01
THE FAIR.
Thirtieth Annual Exhibition Of the Grant Conn
u Agricultural Society.

ThIrtieth Annual Exhibition Of the Grant Coun.
ty Agricultural Society.
Considering the dubious weather of
the past few months, the cleudless skies
and balmy air during the three days Of
the fair seemed to have been sent
especially for the occasion. Wednes-
day was the day for entries, and the re-
ception and arrangement of articles in
tended for exhibition. Before night it
became evident that the thirtieth was
to be the largest fair the society had
ever held. The perfect weather of
Thursday decided many who wosld
otherwise have waited for the last. and
generally the best, day of the fair. to
"take time by the forelock" Conss-
| quently the attendance on this day was
larger than on the same day any prevl-
Gus year. The events of this day were
the Three minute race, aud the Farm
ers' race, reported below, During the
afternoon the judges in the various de-
partments, excepting department A,
passed upon the exhibits and awarded
premiums.
Friday was finer if possible, than either
of the preceding days. and the attend
ance was estimated at 5000. Every
one was in good humor and the grounds
presented a lively appearance. The
Lancaster Harmonic band furnished
excellent music. During the forenoon
and up to p. NJ. the judges in the
various GLASSES of department A were
occupied in passing upon the horses as
they were exhibited in a ring in front
Of the grand stand. After the preIni-
ums in all the classes had been awarded,
the horses and cattle were led around
the track, the procession headed
by the band. Tho Free-for-all trotting
race followed, with the heats of tho colt
race sandwiched in.
Below we give the list of premiums
awarded, according to the records of
the secretary. There were many en-
tries Of such excellence that, although
they did not in the opinion of the judges
merit a premium, they received the
favorable verdict of the people.
Among the most noticeable exhibits
of horses was that of Elias Bolzslle, of
Montfort, who showed seven fine bleed
cd stations. Although he bore off but
one prize, he can congratulate himself
on having some of the finest horses in
the state.
James Kilbourn and W. j. Dyer as
usual showed some fine horses and bore
off their share of the premiums.
Messrs. Richardson, Knapp, Borab.
Morse. Decker, Gilbaugh, Hannum,
the Smith brothers aud others, of Lam
caster. exhibited some fine horses; also
w. 1. Briggs. of Musooda; Alfred Rob-
erts, of Patch Grove; Ed. Mccormick,
of Little Grant; w. J. Weber. of Mont
fort; and p. III. Finnegan, of Fennimore.
Altogether, it was undoubtedly the
finest exhibit of horses ever shown in
Grant county.
The exhibit of cattle was also unus-
ually fine. Thomas Tormey, of Fem
nimore, showed herd of Is, mostly
Short Horns, and took all the premiums
IN the classes where he competed
Thomas Marshall also bad fine herd
and took several premiums.
nj. j. Scott, of Bloomington, had the
only herd OF Holsteins, but his cattle
would have taken premiums among a
thousand. Among them was a bull
weighing 1900 lbs, which is for sale,
price 5000
Messrs. Mccormick and Auperle bore
off the prizes for sheep. and w. H.
Rose, of Boscobel, who makes special
ty of raising blosded fowls, took first
premium for coop of poultry.
In the swine department. while all
were fine, those OF Henry Smith, of
Sitter, and Geo. Walker and Richard
Willis, of Lancaster, took the most
premiums.
We would gladly give space to speak
in detail of many articles in each de-
partment that deserve special mention.
but that is of course impossible. We
cannot, however, pass by the specimen
of perpetual bearing raspberry. ex-
hibited by j. HI. c. Sneslode, Of Cass-
vile, ana a nd-mill, by Geo L. Tay-
Tor, of Bloomington. each attracted
considerable attention and were award
ed special diplomas.
While the success of the fair may
have been largely due to the fine wealth
er and other favorable circumstances,
much if not most of the credit is with
out doubt due to the strenuous and able
efforts of the officers of the association
They were indefatigable in their en-
deavors to have suitable accommoda-
tons for all exhibitors and visitors, W no,
we are assured, appreciated these eff
forts and went away with the kindliest
and best rememb ORANGES of the occasion
The success of this fair has placed
the society upon an excellent financial
basis. 1t has cleared them of debt,
and. we are assured by Secretary Lewis,
the balance in the treasury will, after
paying present Indebtedness, exceed
$500, which, with the 5000 from the
state, will make surplus fund of fully
800. There are, of course. many ave-
nues for laying out this surplus to the
advantage Of the society, as many i'm
provements are urgently demanded A
new covered ampitheatre or grand
stand is suggested, and is no doubt
needed, as is also suitable hall tor
exhibits of fine arts, domestic manu-
features, etc.
Following is the award of premiums:
DEPARTMENT A-HoRSES
CLASS 1.-Dratt Horses.
Conrad Knapp, Lancaster, 3-year-old stall
lion, second premium. ............. 81 OF
w Briggs, Mnscoda best 2-year-old stall
w Richardson Lancaster, best 1yesrold
stallion ~. ................. ........ %
Alfred Roberts, Patch Grove, best 4year-
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