Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1905-01-27
PRIZES FOR ANGORAS
Good Show of sheep, Hogs and
Poultry in Addition to the
Goats.

The Sixth Annual Angora Goat
Show for Oregon, held in this city,
came to a successful close Friday
afternoon. The attendance on Friday
was even greater than that of the
opening day, and the building was
crowded from morning until night.
In the afternoon, the crowd was so
great that it was difficult to pass
through the aisles. The heavy
attendance of visitors this year
demonstrated the fact that the show is
outgrowing its present quarters, and
that it will soon be necessary to pro-
vide larger building for the exhibi-
tion of blooded Argoras.
While the number of goats shown
this year was not noticeably larger
than that Of last year, a marked i'm
pro vement in the stock was the
occasion of much favorable comment,
and a strong but friendly rivalry was
in evidence among the exhibitors. A
number of sales of choice animals
were made, the prices being high in
each instance.
Much credit for the successful ex-
hibit is due to the untiring efforts of
the committee on arrangements, and
especially to H. L. Fenton, u S. Grant
and W. A. Ayres, who worked early
and late, both before and during the
show, to provide proper accommoda-
tions for the exhibits and for the vel
fare and comfort of the visitors.
Through the liberality of the business
men of Dallas, everything connected
with the show was free Feed for the
animals was furnished without
charge, no entry fee was exacted, and
no admission was charged at the door.
The railroad companies granted a
half rate on all animals shipped to
Dallas for exhibition purposes, and
also made a liberal reduction in
passenger fares. The motor company
ran special train from Airlie both
days, accommodating a large number
Of people living in the southern part
of the county who desired to attend
the show.
Business was lively in Dallas both
days, and the merchants without ex-
ception report a heavy volume Of
trade. The hotels were taxed to their
utmost capacity in caring for the
visitors, and the livery stables enjoyed
a big rush Of business.
The poultry exhibit attracted much
attention and divided honors with the
goat show in bringing people to town.
The greater number of fowls exhibited
belonged to Dallas fanciers, and the
showing was highly creditable. Many
varieties of pets we're to be seen in
this department.
George W. McBee, president of the
Polk County Mohair Association, says
that the members of the association
are highly pleased with the results of
the Sixth Annual Angora Goat Show,
and is of the opinion that all will
work for a still greater exhibit next
year.
There were sixty-f1ve registered and
forty-five grade goats entered. The
judges were I. A. Dean, Riddles. Ore,
and L. S. and H. G. Obye, North Yam
hill.
The competition was close and it re-
quired great care on the part of the
judges in placing the awards. 1t was
no easy task, but they seem to have
given satisfaction. The awards were
as follows:
REGISTERED CLASS.
Doe kids born before March Is, 1904
-Riddell & Sons, 1st and End; U. S.
Grant, Sd.
Doe kids born after March Is, 1904
Riddell & Sons, 1st M. B. Grant I'd;
w. A. Ayres Sd.
Does one year old-Riddell & Sons,
1st and Sd Eola Hop Il Livestock Co.,
I'd.
Does two years old-Riddell & Sons,
1st; U. S. Grant, I'd; w. A. Ayres, 3d.
Does three years old Riddell &Sons
1st; U. S. Grant, I'd; W. J. Farley, Sd.
Does four years old and over-U. S.
Grant, 1st Riddell & Sons, I'd.
Sweepstakes, best doe any age Rid
dell & Sons, 1st, I'd, and Sd.
For fiock-Riddell & Sons, 1st; U. s.
Grant, I'd.
Buck kids born before March Is,
19O4-U. S. Grant, 1st; Riddell & Sons,
I'd and Sd.
Buck kids born after March Is, 1904
-RiddelI & Sons, 1st, I'd and Sd.
Buck year old-U. S. Grant, 1st
and I'd; L. A. Guthrie, Sd.
Buck two years old-E. L. Naylor,
1st; Eola Hop & Livestock Co., I'd.
Buck three years old. NJ. Farley,
1st; E. L. Naylor, I'd.
Buck four years old and over-Rid-
del & Sons, 1st; G. W. McBee, I'd.
Sweepstakes, best buck any age
U. S. Grant 1st; Riddell & Sons, I'd /;
U. S. Grant Sd.
UNREGISTERED CLASS.
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