Greenbrier independent. [volume] (Lewisburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1980, 1920-09-17
GREEABRIER sRoRTHoRN SHOW AND

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6REEABRIER SAoRTHORN SHOW AND
SALE.
The 4th Annual Show and the 1st
Annual Sale of the Greenbrier Coun-
-ty Shorthorn Breeders were held at
the General Watts farm, (now own
ed by VIM. E. Pyles, who the AS
sociation asks us to thank for his
kind assistance and hearty coop
eration) one mile South of. Lewis
burg. Thursday, Sept. 9th. In spite
of the fact that the morning was
showery a large crowd of county
people were on hand some time be-
fore the show opened. Several
parties were in attendance from ad-
joining counties and quite few in
terested spectators and buyers from
Virginia.
A Judging contest among the
boys Of the Calf Club was Staged by
Mr.. b. B. Ezell and B. Creech, of
Extension Department OF Morgan
town, Mr.. Ralph Musser, County
Agent and Mr.. r.. NJ. Murphy, Field
Representative OF the American
ShorthOrn Breeders Association.
class of 3 junior yearling heifers
and 1 class of 3 bulls We're given
the boys to judge. Prizes of SIS, So,
50, and ST, were given the boys
standing I, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
'Ghas. Smith won 1st prize, Pat
Tuckwiller 2nd, Henry Mclaughlin
Sd and Earl Yates 4th.
$ Following the Judging contest of
the boys the showing of the differ
emf, classes began. Mr.. II. NJ. Murphy
sSoutliern FieldmapIof the American
Shorthorn Breeders Association did
The judging in a very satisfactory
manner to both contestants and the
large crowd of Interested specta-
forS.
2 While the entries in the bull
classes were of very high merit no
difficulty was experienced by the
Judge until the Junior Bull Calves
Were reached. The Judge did q
bit of sitting in this class consist
ing of II splendid. calves. The low
set blocky, roam, Bridegroom
Masct' was. eventually placed at
the top followed by the flashy poll
ed calf, "Suitan Lad" both owned
by Mclaughlin Farms. Diamond
Non-pariel" smoothe, sappy white
calf; with promise of much out
come, following in 3rd place.
- "Royal Choice Sultan" owned by
Mclaughlin Stock Farms, Maxwell
ION, winner over "Clover. Leaf Mar
quis" in the 2-year-old-ciass was
made Senior. and Grand Champion
with prince Royal as Reserve.
~ Four splendid cows were shown
in the Aged Cow Glass. 1st and I'd
went to Wilson Brothers on "Mez"
and "Village Belle. Honey Secret"
owned by Mclaughlin Stock Farm,
3rd. "Mez" the winner of the class
was of magnificent scale, weighing
over 400 pounds. 49,,
Four 2-year-old heifers appear
ed in the and under 3-year class.
Wilson Bros. Imp. Queen Mysie
18th was placed first in this class,
followed by Rowena Rose, Tuck:
willer Bros. was 3rd on Gillia 14th.
Tuckwiller Bros. carried away
/ ST in the Senior Yearlings with
the loW-set, smooth, roam, Lustre,
Mclaughlin taking End and 3rd on
FOnrfold Sultana and Red Climax.
s The finest class of Junior Year
|lin8s ever shown since the begin
ing of the Association years ago
appeared in the ring for placement.
% heifers were shown in this class
and the worst one Of the lot was a
credit. to her exhibition. The Judge
finally placed Lavender Phyllis"
the Junior and Grand Champion of
1.-THE 1919 Show at the head. FRA
diant Phyllis" also owned by Wilson
Rros. End and Mclaughlin Stock
Farms polled heifer Daisy Lam
caste" 3rd.
Tuckwiller Bros. took 1st and Sd
in Junior Calves on Baroness and
Erie Givendolen, Mclaughlin Stock
Farm End on MARY Sultana End.
Wilson Bros. Imp. Queen Mysie
3 was made Grand Champion with
Tuskwiller Bros. "Lustre," Reserve.
PRIZE WINNERS OF THE DIFFERENT
GLASSES:
(BuIls)
Glass !
1st Tuckwiller Bros. on Baronct.
End Nj. l.. Lfghtner on Greenbrier
Boy.
Class III.
Isl Mclaughlin Stock Farm on
Royal Choice Sultan.
4. End J. p. Sydenstricker on Glover
leaf Marquis.
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