The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-10-07
AT PLEASANT HILL.
Cape Elizabeth and scarborough's
Combined Fair.
Fair weather-Large Attendance
Good Trottlng-Premiums, Etc.

Portland being represented by hundreds.
The only feature of interest during the
forenoon was the exhibition of family horses
and the exhibition of strength by draft
oxen. The results appearing elsewhere in
the awards of premiums.
AFTERNOON.
People seemed to pour intosthe grounds
from all quarters OF course the fair .weath-
er was of first Importance, but the jolly, free
and easy nature of the fair possessed a pc
cuiiar charm.
soCIETY's PURSE.
This was race open to all horses owned
in Cape Elizabeth or Scarboro. Three horses
were entered, viz: Put S, Little Jim and
Skedaddle. The gentlemen oficiatlng as
judges were John Bradley, L. U. Nutter ana
j. NJ. Hussey.
Little Jim drew the pole for the start, will
Put S. second and Skedaddle outside.
The first heat was made interesting by the
close proximity of the horses throughout the
and Skedaddle third, finishing all in a
bunch. Time, 2.49
The second heat was a repetition of the
first. Skedaddle had the best Of the start
but broke badly. Little Jim was steady and
oan evidently %a 9eg g sad aSsd tSF Se me nS aeT Me
together, with Jim first, Put s. second, and
Skedaddle third. Time, 2.57.
The third and deciding heat was won by
Little Jim after some sharp trotting at times
with Put S. The latter collided with Ske;
daddle taking spoke out of the sulky, and
for this he was set back to third position in
the heat. Time, 2.53.
Little Jim was awarded first money, Put S
second, and Skedaddle third.
FREE-FoR-ALL.
For the purse open to all horses, there
were three entries. and they drew positions
in the following order: Lady Independence,
The first heat was hotly contested through
out. Considerable running was lndulged in
but the level-headed judges noted it all, and
decided impartially. Little Jim went under
the wire first upon the jump with t6-s Lady In
placed, Lady Independence first, Little Jim
The second heat was also hotly contested.
Lady Independence led. Little Jim jumped
all that the laws of trotting allowed. and
sued Dy Clara G., and it was fine race
throughout the mile between the two, Clara
going under the wire on Jim's wheel. Lady
Independence was well up in third position.
Little Jim won the heat in 2.44.
In the third heat there was sharp trotting
between Little jim and Clara c., and 1t
looked as though Lady Independence would
have won if she had been pushed for the
finish. Little Jim was first, Lady Indepen-
dence second, and Clara @. third. Time
2.464.
The fourth and deciding heat was won by
Little Jim in 2.454. Lady Indepence took
second money. and Clara C. third.
PREMIUMS AWARDED.
The following premiums were awarded:
Draft Cattle, six feet and a half and under
M. g; Miliken, lst; James Carter, End; s. b. Car
Best Cattle, girting six feet and ten inches
S. B. Carter, 1st; James Carter. End; N. s. Hous-
Best exhibition of strength by one yoke of oxen
under seven feet and two inches-Henry Morri-
son, 1st; VIM Warren 2nd; D. Morrison, 3rd.
Glass seven feet two inches and oyer-The COM
mittee decided that both the first and second
premiums should be equally divided between VIM.
Warren and Simon B. Carter.
Free for all class-Premium to VIM. Warren.
Trained steers, three year olds-G. Berry lst;
L. G. Milliken, End
Two year oIds-A NJ Carter, 1st; Alvin Moul-
ton, 2nd.
One year old-N. L. Houston, 1st; c. E. MILF
ken, End.
Matched oxen-B. s. Larrabee, 1st; s. B. Car
Fat cattle-James Triekey, 1st; S. B. Carter,
End.
Working oxen for general use-Wm. Warren,
1st; s. B. Carter, End.
Best single yoke-J. L. Hoarton, list: VIM. War
Jersey stock, best cow, full bloodud-H Nutter,
1st; HI. Skillns, End.
Herefords, best BULB. Larrabee; best COW, B.
S. Larrabee, 1st; E. c. Milliken, End.
Aryshires, best bull-E Jordan; best COW "A. S.
and N. A. Skillins, 1st.
best cow, Henry St. John Smith, A. S. and N. A.
Grades, best bull-Alvin Moulton; best calf
less than on year. b. S. Larrabee.
Poultry-L Light Brahmas, T.:C Nutter. 1st, W. f..
Roberts, End; White Leghorns, Daniel Plummer,
Roeks W. w. tSghhGs %htneS ist W. Robars Snd
Silver Grey Dorlins, ii. f. Brown 1st; Wyndotts,
do; Polands, David Plummer; Sea Brights, Geo.
Pigeons-David Plunmer, 1st; Geo. E. Plum
mer, End.
Geese-H. I. Bowers, 1st; G: E: Plummer, ID
Ducks-E. S. Berry, 1st; q. E. Plummer I'd.
Black Javas-F. G, Nutter.
Draft horses-Twenty-tw hundred pounds or
move, C. s, Robinson, 1st; A. ;. Jordan, I'd
Best exhibition of strength by single horSe-A
Scott Jordan, list; Hiram Libby I'd.
GRAIN AND VEGETABLES.
Trace Indian corn-N. L. Houston, 1st.
Sweet corn-G. McKenney.
Ruta Baga turnips-J. Harmon, 1st A. L. Jor-
dan, I'd.
English turnips-C. E. Joshn.
Best turnp beets-C E. Joslin, 1st; c. S. Rob
inson, I'd.
Best marrow beans-F. Deering.
Best onOnS-J. Harmon.
Best peas-C. s. Robinson.
Best potatoes-C. S. Robinson, list; R. Libby,
Best six Hubbard squasheS-C. s. Robinson, 1st
Best six cabbages-F, o. Jordan, 1st; c. e.
Jordan, I'd.
Six heaviest cabbaees-C. Z. Jordan, 1st; c. s.
Robinson, I'd.
Special premium of So to L. BIilliken, for best
collection.
Special premiums were also awarded to Hiram
Higgins, E. w. Whitney and G. +. Bailey.
FRUIT.
Best exhibition Of apples-C. P. Trickey, list;
Miss Sarah Libby. I'd.
GrapeS-Stephen Seaman, 1st; g. T. Trlekey,
I'd; K. S. Leighton, Sd.
COLTS.
Best three -year-old-N. c. Harmon.
Best two-year-old-F. M. Newcomb.
Best one-year-old-S. ID. Plummef.
Best woolen yarn Mrs. Granville McKenney
1st.
Cotton stOckings-Mrs. BsRert Mclaughlin
Woolen stockings-.Mrs. G. A. Donnell, 1sti
Mrs. George Carter I'd.
Double mittens-Mrs. B. +. Carter, 1st.
Patchwork quilt-Mary f. LIBBY lst' Mrs. W.
Logcabin quilt-Miss Almira Collins, 1st Mrs.
Fancy quiItEMrs. A. W. Peabbles, 1st; Mrs. C.
silk qSiit~Mrs. B. W. Pickett, 1st Mrs. D. W.
Braided rug-Mrs F. A. Miller, 1st.
Drawn rag rug-Mrs. s. P. Plummer, list; Mrs
Silas ]. Libby. I'd.
Fancy rug-Mrs W. H. Mclaughlin, 1st.
Carriage afghan-Mrs. Anna b. Harmon, 1st
Sofa afghan-Mrs. Z. I. Benner, 1st; Mrs.
Sarah W. Roberts, I'd.
Sofa pillow-Bertha Hannatord, list; Laura
Foot rest-Mrs. Silas J. Libby, 1st.
Worsted cake-Mrs. Otis kaler, 1st
Toilet set-Mrs Eliza Mountfort, list; Miss
Ia Table scarf-Mrs B. W. Pickett, 1st Mrs. f
Mantle scarf-Nina Nutter, 1st; Mary F. Libby,
End.
Lambrequin-Laura Carter, 1st.
Towel sham-Mary f. Libby, list.
Tray cloth-Mary +. Libby, 1st.
Splasher Mrs Granville McKenney, list; Mary
f. Libby I'd.
Knit skirt-Susie Larrabee, 1st.
Ladies' underwear-Eva G. Higgins, 1st; Mrs.
w. H. Mclaughlin, I'd.
Flannel embroidery-Mrs. j. F. Chaplin, list;
Mrs. Clara Libby, I'd.
Mexican work-Lizzie E. Seaman, list; Mrs.
C. A. Donnell, %.
Lace collar-Mary +. Whitney.
Knit slippers-Mrs. w II. Mclaughlin, 1st
Fancy bag Minnie Lockley, list.
Scrap basket-Mrs. B. w. Picket.
Bangle board-Mrs. w. III. Mclaughlin, list;
Mrs. NJ. L. Huston, I'd.
Embroidered banner-Mrs. Eliza Mountfort. 1st
Painted banner-LiZzie Nj. Woods, lst; Mrs.
Marshall Hamilton, I'd.
Knit edging-MrS Granville McKenney.
Worsted tidy-Mrs. Sarah Roberts, 1st.
Melted t.dy-Mrs. Ruth Waterhouse, 1st and
Thread tdy-Mrs E. H. Webster, 1st; Elmira
Kaler, I'd.
Lace tidy-Mrs. Frank Seaman, 1st.
Daisy tidy-Mrs. Clarence Dodge, 1st.
Macremae tdy-Mrs. G. McKenney, 1St and I'd.
Painted tidy-Lottie Libby, 1st; Eva Higgins,
Brush painted tidy-Mrs f. A. Miller. 1st.
Embroidered tdy-Lizzie Z. Seaman, 1st; NJ
E. Harris, I'd.
W. Mclaughlin, I'd.