The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-06-19
STRAIGHTFORWARD CATTLE.
Sale Yesterday at the Farm of Mrs. II. G.
Observation-Disclosures Head Bring $5,555.
Special to the Indiauapolis Journal

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CAMBRIDGE CRY, Ind, June Is.--A public
sale of short-horn cattle, the property of
Mrs Henry c. Meredith, was held at this
place to-day, and was largely attended by short
horn breeders of this and other States. Oakland
Farm herd was established thirty FIVE years ago
by COL Sol Meredith and in his hands, and I'M
der the management of the late Henry G. Mere
dith, won many show honors at leading fairs.
At the death of her husband, Mrs Meredith as
sumed the entire management of the herd and
the sale of to-day proves that the reputation for
fair and honorable dealing established by
the former owners has in no wise suffered at her
hands. The offering of to-day was carefully
selected from the herd in regard to breeding and
Individual merit. and the veteran livestock
auctioneer, Col. j. w. Judy of Talula Ill,
who so satisfactorily cried the sale pro
nounced their condition as equalled by but
two other herds which he had sold this season.
Full information concerning each animal was
furnished and every effort put forth to make the
occasion one of pleasure as well as profit to
visitors and bidders. The bidding at times was
spirited, and breeders from Ohio and Minnesota
carried off number Of choice things which
ought to have remained in this county. An
elegant lunch was served at noon, and every at
tention was paid to visitors who freely expressed
their supri sc and pleasure that woman should
possess the ability to run things" so smoothly
and satisfactorily. While the prices realized in
no sense represent the actual value of the cattle,
the average made has been exceeded by but one
two sales made this season, Considering the
condition of the trade in thoroughbred cattle.
the sale a complete success. 1t is reported
that Mrs. Meredith will depart soon for Eng
land for an importation of choice short-horns.
The following is a correct report in detail
BULLS.
Mary Duke, 4s73O. r. and W., GIG yrs, J. M.
Wescott Richmond, Ind Observation-Disclosures $3.50
Marius, r. and W., 20 mons, Wilcox & Lggett
Benson MINI. Observation-Disclosures. 900
Stafford, r., s mons, /. A. Pierce Hagerstown,
Ayesby Baron, roam 30 mons, H F. Work.
Sir Philip. roam, Is mons, W. S. Commons, -
Centerville. Ind l25
Merton r.. 19 mons, Lewis Hozier, jackson
Rena,a, r and W., yr., John Krohn Albany,
L wrence, r., w. A. D. Bond, Washington,
IN / -.-..-e--------.----.- lao
Mas ,er Royal, r., IA MONS, VIM silverthorn,
Rossyile Ind 140
Murray r. and w. 6 mons j. S. Harris, Foun-
Ten bulls averaged $l525O.
FEMALES.
Janette, r. 2 yrs Wilcox & Lggett. -..-.... $195
jasmine, +. . mons. Dr. d. 4. FulbOn BUTTON,
Observation-Disclosures. 1O5
Lady June, I. and w. 2 yrs, Wilcox & Liggett. 22O
Lady Augusta, r. 10 mons, John Birkmyer.
Coldwater, o. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 100
Hilpa Rose. r., 20 mons, w. T. Combs, Weaver
Hilpa Rose I'd, r., 10 MONS. H. @. Balls In
o1anapois- -oo
Oakland Rosabella, r., 20 MONS, Wilcox & Lig-
gett. 1890 LOO
Seventh Aylesby Red Rose and b. c.. r., yrs.
James Pixley, Royerton, Ind. -....-.....----. 135
Second Aylesby Red Rose and b. c., r., 8 yrs
I'll. Bone, Lebanon, Ind Observation-Disclosures. 1875
Red Glover, r., IL mons, David Eichhorn
Murray, IND. l4O
Donna Laura, rs yr, ]. NJ. Wescott. -...-:--- $50
Donna Rhoda r., % mons, DIR. w. S. Parker
Piqua. Ohio. Observation-Disclosures. 40
Donna Ruth r. % mons same .-. $50
Donna Rosa. r.. 8 yrs, James Pixley. $50
Donna Rosa, I'd and C. c.. r., yrs, j. H.
Huston Dayton, 13o
Donna Maria r. 3 yrs Wilcox s. Liggett. - 100
Raspberry r.. 3 yrs same ..--. $50
Margery, and W.. Il mons, same 100
Winnie r. 16 mons. same 40
Eudora 9Th, roam, II yrs, John S. Krohn.--- 100
Fair Promise, 3d. r., 10 mons, Wilcox 81
Fair Promise, I'd re- yrs. w. T. Combs. 2O5
Fair Promise, 4th r., mons, B. Weaver
Bright Promise, 18th, r. and w., 6 yrs, Wilcox
Bright Promise. 3d. p. and W., yrs. same..... 245
Twenty-Five females averaged $161.2O; thirty-fve
head IS, 555; average, $15S.60.