Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-10-01

impossible to even mention all
who have aided in some way. Not
a few who have figured prominent
| ly in the enterprise in the early
days Of its existence have passed
to the "silent majority" Among
the more noted we can mention
Capt. VIM. McCracken and A. P.
Goodykoontz, and none were prob
ably missed more keenly than the
latter, whose tragic death is yet
fresh in the memory Of all. In
later years IL is chiefly to such
men as ex-president c. V. Rogers,
Secretary Crutchfeld, Treasurer
Green and Seoretary-elect L. B.
Bell that we owe success. The
latter gentleman has probably
done more than any other one
man towards keeping the associa-
tion on its feet. In the speed ring
we have had such men as ~. p.
Mcclellan, VIM. Little, l.. P.
Isbell and others who have always
made that department a "howling
success" The races have always
been a prominent feature of the
Vinita fair.
Under the superintendence Of
r. r. Taylor, Jno. T. Gunter, G.
w. Walker and others the horse
and mule shows have attracted
widespread attention, and some
noble specimens of the equine race
have been from time to time
placed on exhibition.
Geo.W. Franklin has had charge
of the cattle show for some years
and the exhibits in that class have
been very creditable, notwithstand-
ing the very low premiums offered.
The swine department has by
no means been failure under the
management of such men as +. w.
Strout and Ad Roach, and some
very fine animals have been
shown. In fact, all departments
have been managed well, consid.
ering surrounding circumstances.
A great many of the individuals
now connected with the associa-
ton are those who went into it
when it was first organized. Com
paratively few changes have been
made in its management. Many
that we have not mentioned have
done good service and deserve
credit for their efforts. The asso-
citation has a reputation for fair
ness and efficiency of management
that few fairs ever attain.
1t has been customary in former
years to invite prominent speakers
to address the people but it seems
that the speeches last year savor-
ed too much of politics to suit the
masses and as a consequence no
speakers were invited at the re-
cent meeting.
More and more attention from
year to year is being shown agri-
cultural products, which is as it
should be. More money should be
expended in premiums on farm
products and less on race horses,
il it must be. If such a course was
pursued the future success of our
fairs would be assured.
THE AWARDS.
From the data at hand and to be
obtained it was impossible to give
complete statement of the
awards in detail and we therefore
give the names of the parties who
took premiums:
CLASS A-HoRsEs.
J. d. Kelley, G.. w. Dixon, DR..
Littleton, D. S. Warren, NJ. L.
Harlan, Mrs. Ironside, A. West
fork, Ralph Green, d. Hughs, NJ.
Casio.
CLASS B-MULEs AND JACKS.
ID. ). Warren, James Webb, j.
w. Loveless, w. II. Curtis, L. b.
Frayser.
CLASS c-CATTLE.
Mrs. Browning, G.. w. Franklin.
CLASS F--PoULTRY.
w. e. Dupree, Oliver Creason,
DR.. Bridgman.
CLASS E-swINE.
Geo. Dixon, A. Roach.
CLASS D-sHEEP.
a. Roach.
CLASS H-FLoWERs, CAKES, PRE-
SERVES.
Mesdames w. e. Dupree, w. p.
Henderson, Sabra Kelley, Laura
Gregor, r. Ironside, l.. b. Bell
Williams, d. S. Warren, w. G.
Chamberlin, Misses Dora Title,
Bobe Beatty.
CLASS I-FRUITs, VEGETABLES, &C.
Ad Roach, p. b. Kinnison, Mrs.
Blackfeather, Clint Hall, Jon. b.
Edwards, w. p. Henderson, Mrs.
Cohea, T. j. Mccain, /. Melon
aid, Frank Skinner, s. Oliver, Mr..
Belew. A. A. Kelley, R.A.Prather,
J. w. Adair.
CLASS K-HOME MANUFACTURES AND
FINE ARTS.
Mesdames Nazworthy, Buding-
ton, T. r. Knight, IL. r. Wilson,
N. j Fraser. J.. w Marks n ID