The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-10-05
WHOLE NO. 444

| Woodard e. North filled the south side
with fine display.
DRAFT HORSES.
There was good exhibit in this class.
The Norman Percheron Stallion Robie. "
owned 10y Doane e. Craig. Corunna, is a
fine iron gray years old, weighing ITO
lbs This animal was imported by Saw
age S Farnum, of Detroit C. w. Hale,
of Pennington, exhibited three -years-old
percheron stallion weighing 1880 lbs.
J. L. Martin exhibited two Clydesdales.
The six.ycars-old stallion Silverton, weigh
ing 1858 lbs. was imported by o. w. Par.
sell, of Flushing. A five years-old mare,
weighing 1740 lbs. was imported last year.
This mare is beautiful animal.
Ed Hawkins, Corunna, exhibited a
yearling Clydesdale filly that woIe blue
ribbon. WIN. Butcher, of New Haven,
exhibited Cydesdale mare and foal by
side that attracted favorable attention.
Geo. Smith, OF Morrlcc, exhibited the
100 lbs. This animal wore the blue rib.
bon. VIM. G. Morrice, of Morrice,
showed the three years-old stallion Hunts
man. No $3.50. This fine looking animal
was imported by o. w. Parsell, of Flush
ing
CATTLE.
SHoRTHoRNs. JAS. Baldwin, Of Ovid,
has on exhibition two shor,horn cows,
grand good animals.
John Barrett, of IIazeton, shows
three year old bull.
Perry rown shows yearling bull, and
number of first class cows.
HEREFORDs.-Theodo Dewitt. Mid.
dlebury. exhibits three head Herefords.
His bull is Burley, purchased by him in
Chicago. His cows are very fine speci
mems OF the breed and so is his bull.
j. Turnbull. Of Owosso, also has three
head of Herefords-a ycarling bull of good
blood and individuality. good aged cow
and her calf beauty.
There were also three bulls of this
breed. good specimens, but their owner
was not TO be found.
HoLsTEINs.-Wm. Drury. of Bepnng.
ton, shows yearling bull, Duke"
b. b. Hardy, Owosso, exhibits twelve
head. headed by the bnl Grape" bred by
w. ii. Sexton, Howell, splendid speci-
men. His cows and young stock are in
fine shape and show good dairy qualities.
This is the largest herd owned by one man
on the ground
JERsEYs.-Quincy Mcbride, young
and enthusiastic breeder has 10 head Of
the gentle Jersey. They are beauties.
| His bull Frank Of ST.. Lambert" is as fine
as one sees anywhere. He was bred by
Miller & Sibley, of Pennsylvania, which
ceriifies to his good quality as they are
noted the world over for the grand Jerseys
they produce He has a beautiful COW,
two exquisite two year old heiiers and a
gem Of u heifer calf. He also has bull
calf, recently purchased OF the Messrs,
Smith of Eagle at large price for hard
times.
Ed. o. Dewey shows year old cow
Prudence NJ" She is about perfection
in every particular, of the best blood and
a hard cow TO beat in any ring. She was
awarded first here in the contest
GRADE CATrLE.-Grades were numer.
GUS and of good quality. The owners
were off brushing and grooming theil
thoroughbrcds and could not be found
Upon the whole the show Of cattle is 9
good one.
SHEEP.
G. S. bingham, Vernon, shows 30 head
Of Shropshires. Is recently imported from
England, very fine lot. He has shown
at the State, Northeastern and Central
Michigan fairs and won his share of the
honors. The show here is credit to Mr.
Bingham. Last week he sold sheep te
Vermont, California and Montana; he has
sold 95 head in the past four weeks, which
speaks for his popularity.
W. ID. Underwood exhibits two head oi
South Downs.
Amos Parmenter, Vernon, shows Amer
lean Merinos. 81 head. His stock ram i.
Protection. bred by VIM. Ball, of Ham
burg, sired by his great ram "Star Bis
mark" His flock is rich in Stickney
blood throughout and are very even lot
He has shown at the State, Flint and Ian
sing fairs and won substantial honors IL
competition with the best fiocks OF the
State.
]. W. Hubbard. Of Bennington. els,
exhibits American Merinos, II head. Thi
flock is TOO well known throughout thi
and other states to need extended com
ments. II Is enough to cav that they or
an elegan, lot. full of individual mcri, an,
rich blood. A. A. Wood 1877 is his s,oc
ram. OF Rich strain. The name OF j. W
Hibbard and herino sheep are inscparsbl
connected.
Perry Brswn. Vernon. shsws 1s head /,