Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-09-03

| uOm.-lDe tuIu dInuai cA"iD
the Farmers Stock and Agricultural
Society of Moler's Cross Roads was heid
on Thursday and Friday of last week.
The exhibition was most creditable
one, in the articles exhibited, the attrac
tiens and amusements presented, anc
the crowd in attendance. On Thursday
Senators John E. Kenna and D.. N
Camden, of this State, were present ano
made addresses. Senator kenna was
the first speaker, and took for his supJecl
the laws necessary to the welfare OF the
farmer. He gave history Of the inter-
State commerce bills now before Con-
gress, and explained their provisions
and the effect they would have upon
the farmers. His speech was most
interesting one, and was listened to
with m arked attention. Senator Camden
made u short talk, in which he spoke Oh
the development of the countrygenerally
and of West Virginia in particular, anu
told OF the great changes made within
his own recollection. After the speech
es were over the attention Of everybody
WAS directed 10 the dinner. Anybody
who has ever had any experience Win
thc provision department of Moler's
Cross Roads knows what that means, SO
we will not attempt 10 describe the
sumptuous repast which WAS spfead
before us. The afternoon was devoted
to an inspection OF the live STOCK ana
other exhibits and amusements vi varl'
ans kinds. Mr.. Samuel Michacls edliv-
cred one OF his original and interesting
sperches in the evening, which was
greatly enjoyed by all who heard IT,.
He attracted quite AS much attention as
us the Senators.
The second day Of the exhibition, FIJI
day. was distinguished by a mock tour
nament, which was participated in by u
large number of knights arrayed III the
most remarkable manner and Rounted
on an array of steeds the like OF which
WAS never before seen. a bevy OF lovely
ladies were afterwards crowned by the
successful knights amid much enthusi-
asm. In the afternoon Congressman
VIM. l.. Wilson delivered an address on
the subject of theoretical farming. HIS
remarks were interesting not only to
the farmers, but to all others, and fur.
nished food for thought to the people OF
this section. The awards Of premiums
were made OH this day, listof which
will be found below.
The Myersville and Shepherdstown
bands furnished the music for the eXhl-
bition, ard it was very good music 100.
Both bands did their best, aud the result
WAS a regular chorus of harmony in the
woods.
The editor is under particular obliga-
ton to MIR. Charles III. Knott and his
estimable wife for courtesies rendered.
| Mr.. Knott was the chief marshal, and
SHARED no pains to have all the arrange
ments run smoothly and at the same
time make everybody enjoy themselves.
| Can't. Lee ii. Moler WAS good Presl-
dent. and Mrs. Moler was his very efii-
cient aid. In fact, it is hard to find
more clever and hospilable set of peo-
ple than those of Moler's Cross Roads.
The following is the list of premiums
awarded:
Live Stock-Heavy draft horses years
| old. DR., |. ). Tanner ist premium a.
p. Reinhart 2d premium; / year OLD,
d. &. Mole- 1st and I'd premium suck
ling colts, Dr.. |. 5. Tanner lst, ID. NJ.
Daniels I'd. Heavy draft stations, Or.
A. S. Reynolds 1st, Smith Reed I'd.
| Well.bred stations, DR.. >. /. Knott LIST,
George Koontz I'd. General purpose, 2
years old, w. j. Knott LIST, &. IL. Knott
I'd; sucking colts, A. L. Reinhart LIST,
John Engle I'd. Well bred year old,
VIM. Folk LIST, George Ditmyer I'd.
Well. bred year old, j. NJ. Hendricks
LIST NJ. M. Skinner I'd. Brood mares,
DIR. is. Tanner LIST, j. NJ. Hendricks
I'd. Riding and driving, Henry Smith
LIST, ID. G. Moler I'd. Blooded stallion,
f. r. & II. NJ. Turner LIST.
Special premiums awarded by owners
of stallions-E. r. & ii. NJ. Turner to
r. d. Lamar lst, and to NJ. NJ. Skinner
I'd. G.. III. Knott to A. p. Reinhart lst.
A. NJ. Hopper to John Engle LIST.
Vegetables-Early Rose Potatoes, Jos.
T.. Eichelberger Let. w. j. Knott I'd;
mixed potatoes, j. G.. Moler LIST, d. G.
Moler, ID. Burbanks, Jacob l.. Hotf-
man lst, G.. ii. Knott I'd. Lima beans,
Mrs. Mary Licklider 1st. Cabbage, j.
l.. Hoffman lst. Beets, w. j. Moler
LIST. Carrots, w. j. Moler LIST, Jacob
l.. Hoffman Cd. Tomatoes, John w.
Hendricks lst, w. j. Knott I'd. Navy
beans. d. S. Moler 1st. Pumpkins, w.
J. Moler lst. Cucumbers, j. G. Mo-
Ter LIST, w. j. Knott I'd. Muskmelons,
w. J. Moler lst. Onions, w. j. Moler
LIST. Sunflowers, John Licklider list,
Mrs. Margaret Bowers I'd.
Cereals Wheat, Longberry, j. Nj.
Hendricks LIST, NJ. NJ. Moler I'd; Lam
caster Hybrid, c. II. Knott lst AID I'd.
White corn, j. NJ. Hendricks LIST; yell
low, W. j. Knott lst, G. +. Engle I'd.
Barley, S. NJ. Knott LIST.
Fancy Work Rugs, Mis-. Ann En-
gle LIST. Mrs. Winebrenner I'd. Shams,
Miss Kate Knott LIST, Miss Fanny Lick
lider ID. Crazy quilts, Miss Irene
Knott LIST. Mrs. DR.. Knott I'd. Patch
work quilts, Mrs. Scott LIST, Miss Vic
Moler I'd. Knit quilts, Mrs. d. NJ. Dam
iels LIST, Miss Vic Moler I'd. Comforts,
Miss Bette Tyson LIST. Embroidery,
Miss Fleet Wilson 1st. Skirts, Mrs. e..
Fl. Knott lst. Aprons, Miss Jennie
Knott lst, Miss Annie Moler I'd. Dress
es, Mrs. j. johnson LIST, Miss Ella Cloud
I'd. Lamp Shades, Miss Fleet Wilson
lst. Crewel work, Miss Bette Tyson
lst and I'd. Chenille, Miss Irene Knott
lst, Miss Fleet Wilson I'd. Macrame,
Miss Mamie Grove 1st. WaX-howers,
Mrs. J. A. Link lat. Whisp-holders,
Miss Rose johnson LIST, Mrs. Lee IL.
Moler I'd.
Cakes, Bread, &c.-Loaves, Mrs. j..
d. Derr LIST, Mrs. X. j. Hendricks 3D..