Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1885-07-16
PREMIUM LIST
-oF THE
HENRY COUNTY
Farmers Associati ion,
TO BE HELD
Oct. 9Th, 9TH, Sth and 9th.
E. M. HOLLOPETER, President.
JOHN ERVEN, Pice-President.
ELI CULBERTSON, Secretary.
JOHN GARSTER, Treasurer.

Our aim shall be to interest the farmer, the
the merchant, the laboring man,
the manufacturer, in fact all classes. We
shall endeavor not to discriminate between
any of the trades or professions, and no divi-
dends shall ever be struck for the purpose of
profit for any member or members of the
society, but all incomes and revenues shall be
invested in premiums and improvements for
the benefit of the annual Fair.
Rules to be Observed.
For the purpose of making large display,
the society will adopt the principle of free
entries; exhibitors can choose the privilege of
buying season tickets which will admit ex-
hibitor and wife during the fair, OF pay each
day as they may see fit. Season tickets can
be had for one dollar.
LIST. ALI premiums offered are open to COM
petition to the world, except on field crops,
which will be confined to the county.
End. All articles must be on the ground by
IL o'clock, M. of the second day of the fair,
with the entry card attached, and will be un-
der the control of their respective Superinten-
dents until the close of the fair. No animal
or article can be removed from the grounds
until that time without the written consent of
the Superintendent of the department, who
will be held responsible for their own depart
ments
3rd. Forage will be provided by the Society
free of charge to competitors.
| 9Th. Good care will be taken of stock and
articles, but the society will not stand re-
sponsible for any loss or damage that may
occur.
9TH. Awards will be granted upon animals
and articles upon merit only, and awarding
Committees will apply to the Superintendent
of their respective departments to ascertain
the time and place to meet the balance of thu
Committee.
9Th. No person other than the Committee
men and Superintendent will be permitted il
the ring while stock are being exhibited, ans
dressed.
7th. Should the receipts of the exhibition
fall short of paying the expenses and pre-
miums, the Board reserve the right to pa!
i pro rata all premiums awarded.
9Th. ALI exhibitors, grooms for horses an,
other stock, and all helpers in charge 0
machinery will be admitted free On the frs
day of the fair, but tickets will be requires
from them for all subsequent admissions
and the came rule will apply to all helpers il
booths and dining hall.
9th. Grounds for booths, stands and dinin
hall mustibe paid for in advance
10th. The awarding Committees will mee
at 10 o'clock, A. M, on the day ON which tn
classes which they are to inspect
11th. The Board of Directors Will meet {
the ofice'o the Secretary at II O'Clock shar
each day for council.
18th. ALL exhibitors are required to MAX
out, before coming to the fair. CAREFUL
prepared write n list of each and all entrit
to be made by them, which they will hand
the Secretary, and entry cards will be mac
out in turn to those doing so. This will avoi
the hurry and hustle of fair.
The above Rules will be rigidly enforce
See Constitution.