PREMIUM AWARDS at the District Fair

Source: Clinton Mirror, September 9, 1899

Below is a complete list of the premiums awarded at the District Fair last week, except on poultry, which was but a repetition chiefly of two or three of the names given. 

                                HORSES.

                STANDARD BRED TROTTERS.

Stallion, 8 years under 4, Champlin Bros.

Filly, 2 years under 3, W. B. Henyan.

IMPORTED AND NATIVE ENGLISH, FRENCH, GERMAN COACH BREEDS AND HACKNEYS.

Stallion, 4 years and over, F. J. Schlodfeldt.

Stallion, 3 years old under 4, Champlin Bros.

DRAFT FOR FARM OR OTHER PURPOSES.

Pair farm geldings or mares in heavy harness to farm wagon, B. L. Rogers.

Brood mare with suckling foal not over 9 months old.  Moses Johnson; 2d Bixon Bros. Ed Henry Lueders.

Filly, 3 years under 4, Claus Greve.

Suckling filly not over 9 months, Moses Johnson; 2d Henry Lueders.

Gelding, 8 years under 4, James Gerhard 2d John H. Turner.

IMPORTED AND NATIVE CLYDESDALES, ENGLISH SHIRE, SUFFOLK PUNCH.

Stallion, 4 years and over, Rixon Bros, 3d do.

IMPORTED AND NATIVE FRENCH, BELGIUM AND OTHER DRAFT BREEDS NOT OTHERWISE CLASSFIED.

Stallion, 4 years and over, Aug. Bock.

Stallion, 3 years and under 4, B. L. Rogers, 2d same.

Stallion, 1 year and under 2, B. L. Rogers.

Horse foal not over 9 months, B. L. Rogers, 2d same.

Brood mare, with suckling foal not over 9 months, B. L. Rogers, 2d same.

Filly, 2 years old under 4, B. L. Rogers, 2d, do.

Filly, 1 year old and under 2, B. L. Rogers.

Filly 1 year old and under 2, B. L. Rogers.

Mare foal, not over 9 months, B. L. Rogers.               

DRAFT BREEDS.

Stallion any age or breed, 3 or more colts, B. L. Rogers.

Mare any age or breed 3 or more colts, B L. Rogers. 

CARRIAGE AND BUGGY TEAMS—SINGLE GELDINGS AND MARES.

Match and mated carriage teams owned by one person,  2d F Rixon.

Family gelding or mare, 2d Maud Adams.

Match and mated buggy team owned by one person, J. W. Dolan, 2d, John H. Turner. 

                                CATTLE

                SHORTHONRS-BULLS

Bull, 3 years old and over, W. L. Ketcham, 2d Forest & Dunham.

Bull, 2 years and under 3, Claus Greve, 2d R. E. Watts.

Bull, 1 year under 2, R. E. Watts, 2d Mrs A. Francis & Sons.

Bull calf, R. E. Watts, 2d Forrest & Dunham. 

                COWS AND HEIFERS.

Cow, 3 years old and over, W. L. Ketchum, 2d R. E. Watts.

Heifer, 2 years old, Mrs, A.. Francis & Son, 2d W. L. Ketchum.

Heifer, 1 year old, same, 2d same.

Heifer calf, under 1 year, Forest & Dunham, 2d R. E. Watts. 

                JERSEYS—BULLS.

Bull, 8 year old and over, Wm J. M. Dean.

Bull, 1 year old same, 2d same

Bull calf, same. 

                COWS AND HEIFERS.

Cow, 3 years old and over, Wm. J. M. Dean, 2d Earl Dean.

Heifer, 2 years old, same

Heifer, 1 year old, same.

Heifer calf, under 1 year, Earl Dean, 2d Wm. J. M. Dean. 

POLLED ANGUS OR GALLOWAY BULLS.

Bull, 1 year under 2, E. Reynolds & Son. 

                COWS AND HEIFERS.

Cow, 3 years and over, Reynolds & Son, 2d do.

Heifer 2 years old, E. Reynolds & Son.

Heifer, 1 year old E. Reynolds & Son, 2d same.

Heifer Calf, under 1 yeqr Reynolds & Son, 2 d do. 

GRAND BEEF HERD PRIZES—OPEN TO ALL BEEF BREEDS.

Breeding hers herd of thoroughbred cattle of distinct breed or age, consisting of one male four females, belonging to one individual or firm, E. Reynolds & Son, second W L. Ketchum. 

                                SWINE

                POLAND-CHINA.

Boar, 1 year or older, R. E. Watts, 2d same.

Boar, 6 months and under 1 year, R. E. Watts.

Boar 3 months and under 6 months R. E. Watts, 2d G. S. Forest.

Sow 2 years, R. E. Watts.

Sow 3 months and under 6 months, R. E. Watts, 2d same.

Sow, 6 months and under 1 year, R. W. Watts.

Five pigs, 3 months old and under 6 months, G. S. Forest, 2d R. E. Watts. 

                CHESTER WHITE.

Boar, 1 year and over, J. H. Turner. 

                TAMWORTH.

Boar, 1 year and over, D. R. Cook, 2d Owen Kimball.

Boar, 6 months and under 1 year, G. S. Forest.

Boar, 3 months and under 6, G. S. Forest, 2d D R. Cook.

Sow 3 months old and under 6, G S. Forest, 2d R. E. Watts. 

                POULTRY.

In this department  M. E. Wilcox took 1 1^st and 3 ed premiums on Plymouth Rock, 1 1^st on Wyandotte, 5 1^st and 4 2d on Leghorn, 2d on breeding pen, 2 1^st and 1 2d Line breed, 1^st  on largest display, and 1 1^st on hens not less than 5; J. H. Perkins 2d on Wyandotte, 1^st on pair red batams; G. Hilgendorf 1^st and Peter Oster 2d on Lines; M. F. and J. W. Yegge, S. Page, H, B. Webb, C. T. Fuller, J. A. Smith, H. W. Liesche, H. M. Lines, Earl Rogers, R. Gallagher on chickens; Wilcox and Yegge on ducks; Yegge and Stodlen on pigeons; H. A. Ohsaun on rabbits, Yegge the most premiums on fowls. 

                AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.

Mower, John Monahan.

Hay feeder, Becker Bros.

Suky plow, H. G. Case & Co.

Stirring plow, walking, Becker Bros.

Corn cultivator, riding, John Monahan.

Corn Planter, John Monahan.

Hand corn sheller, H. G. Case & Co.

Feed mill, same.

Harrrow, same.

Pulverizer, same.

Stalk cutter, same.

Seeder, same.

Buggy, Becker Bros, 2d same.

Spring wagon, Becker Bros, 2d H. G. Case Co.

Farm wagon, Baldwin Bros.

Team harness, Henry Specht.

Carriage harness, same.

Men’s saddle, bridle and whip, same.

Ladies’ saddle, bridle and whip, same.

Pump, Baldwin Bros.

Churn, same.

Washing machine, same.

Horse collar, Henry Specht. 

                GRAIN, VEGETABLES AND FRUIT.

Display garden vegetables, diploma, W. Hawk.

Six head cabbage, Geo. Schwartz, 2d W. Hawk.

Six squash, Wm. Hawk.

Bushel winter wheat, John Roeh.

Bushel spring wheat, Otto Rixen.

Bushel oats, Otto Rixen.

Half bushel sweet corn, W. M. Schmidt, 2d W. Hawk.

Peck clover seed, Wm. Hawk.

Bushel potatoes, Irish, Mosher Dolan, 2d Wm. Hawk.

Half bushel pop corn, W. M. Schmidt, 2d Mrs. Earl Rogers.

Half bushel table beets, W. Mann, 2d W. Hawk.

Collection crab apples, cultivated, D. P. Gaffney. 

                PANTRY STORES.

Home made yeast bread, one loaf, Mrs. Clara Munson, 2d Mollie Dean.

Pan yeast biscuits, Mrs. Clara Munson, 2d Mollie Dean.

Nut cake, Margaret Dolan, 2d Leah Leedham.

Chocolate cake, Augusta Wenzel, 2d Mrs. H. A Harris.

Cocoanut cake, Margaret Dolan, 2d Nellie Crouch.

Angel Cake, Mrs. H. A. Harris, 2d Mrs. J. H. Jebson.

Loaf cake, other than named, Thekla Hobein,

 Basket cookies, Margaret Dolan, 2d Mrs. Wm Dolan.

Basket ginger snaps, Mary Stanley.

Dozen jars canned fruit, Mrs. B. Robers, 2d Mrs. Ira Armstrong.

Six varieties preserved fruit, Mrs. B. Rogers.

Preserved pears, Mrs. E. Richardson, 2d Mrs. H. Hilgendorf.

Preserved strawberries, Mrs. H. H. Harris, 2d Mrs. M. I. Mead.

Preserved cherries, Millie Dean.

Preserved quinces, Mrs. L. F. Rogers, 2d Erma Rogers.

Quart apple marmalade, Mrs. L. F. Rogers.

Quart plum marmalade, Mrs. L. F. Rogers.

Quart tomato marmalade, Mrs. Geo. Scofield, 2d Mrs. Geo. Leedham.

Quart marmalade other than named, Kittie Rogers.

Raspberry jam, Mrs. L. F. Rogers, 2d same

Blackberry jam, Mrs. L. F. Rogers.

Strawberry jam, Nellie Crouch, 2d Millie Dean.

Raspberry jelly, Mrs. J. J. Baer, 2d Mrs. C. H. Rumble.

Crab apple jelly, Mrs. G. B. Kitchen, 2d Mrs. J. J. Baer.

Apple jelly, Mrs, C. Munson, 2d Erma Rogers.

Plum jelly, Erma Jackson, 2d Mrs. Henry Hilgendorf.

Cucumber pickles, Minnie Wenzel, 2d Augusta Wenzel.

Pickles other than named, Mrs. John Adams, 2d Mrs. J. J. Baer.

Tomato catsup, Mrs. W. C. Roeh, 2d Ms. Clara Munson.

Piccalilli, Kittie Rogers.

Gallon vinegar, Mrs. B. Rogers.

Five pounds hard soap, Mrs. John Sleh, 2d Mrs. J. Hersam.

Gallon soft soap, Mrs. Jarvis Jackson, 2d Mrs. John Hersam.

Angel food, Edith Suel. 

                FLOWERS.

Single specimen cactus, Mrs. Ball.

Single specimen begonia, Mrs. d. D. Dierks, 2d Mrs. Ball.

Single specimen from, Mrs. Geo. Welch.

Potted plant other than named, Mary Sleh, 2d Mrs. L. D. Bennett.

Arranged bouquet, Catherine Burken, 2d same.

Collection verbenas, Mrs. E. Denker, 2d Mrs. Geo. Buechner.

Collection Phlox, Mrs. Geo. Buechner.

Collection Asters, Mrs. E. Denker, 2d Mrs.R. A. Primrose.

Collection balsams, Mrs. M. I. Mead, 2d same.

Greatest variety flowers grown in one garden, Mrs. E. Denker.

Collection plums, D. P. Gaffne.

Collection grapes, D. P. Gaffney.

Three watermelons, Wm. Hawk.

Display garden vegetables, W. Mann, 2d Wm. Hawk. 

                DOMESTIC ARTS.

Quilt solid on muslin, Mrs. G. B Kitchen, 2d Mrs. Jarvis Jackson.

Cotton quilt patch work, Mrs. Ben Howes, 2d Mrs. O. Rockrohr.

Silk quilt patch work, Mrs. e. B. McKee.

Silk quilt crazy work, Mrs. Warner, 2d Minnie Metcalf.

Worsted wuilt pat work, Bertha Kamer.

Outline of friendship quilt, Mrs. E. R. McKee, 2d Mrs. Caille.

Comforters, Mrs. O. Rockrohr, 2d Mrs. Tanner.

Hand made night dress, Mrs. Westbrook.

Hand made famcy apron, Miss Peterson, 2d Mrs. E. R, McKee.

Specimen hemstitching, Mrs. E. E. Holden, 2d Birdie Miller.

Hand made pillow shams one pair, Mrs. H. M. Lines, 2d ????? Gode.

Button holes on six different materials, Mrs. Westbrook.

Darning on cotton hose, Hen Summers, 2d Hattie Henningsen.

Drawn work lunch cloth, Marianna Young, 2d Mrs. P. L. Gibbs.

Drawn work center piece, Mrs. G. W. Ashton, 2d Edith Lenon

Drawn work handkerchiefs, Edith Lenon, wd Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Drawn work apron, Mrs. H.J. Jebsen, 2d M. E. G, Wilborg.

Drawn work tray cloth, Marianna Young.

Ten yards of rag carpet, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Woven rag rug, S. Buell, 2d same.

Braided rug, Mrs. C. W. Thiessen.

Canvas rug cross stitch, Mrs. J. J. Pauls, 2d do.

Burlap rug Miss D. Eyre, 2d Mrs. E. H Gheer?

                FANCY WORK.

Toilet set five pieces any material, Mrs. L. F. small, 2d Miss Petersen.

Fancy chair pillow, Mrs. W. C. Roeh, 2d Clara Overkamp.

Fancy tidy, Miss Petersen, 2d Laura Petersen.

Fancy pin cushion, Mrs. E. R. McKee, 2d Mrs. John Adams.

Fancy shopping bag, Mrs. Caille, 2d Mrs. E R. McKee.

Fancy party bag, Mrs. G. W. Ashton.

Fancy dusting bag, M. E. G. Wilborg, 2d Mrs. G. W. Ashton.

Fancy brush broom holder, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Fancy craval case, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Best article made of celluloid, Mrs. McKee.

Best article made of crepe pater, Mrs. E. E. Holden, 2d Mrs. Emma Johnson.

Fancy lap mat, Josie Gabel, 2d Maggie Boe. 

                SOFA PILLOWS.

Silk embroidered  in shades, Mrs. Peters, 2d Hattie Cleveland.

Fancy Linen pillow, Millie Carstensen, 2d Mrs. E. E. Holden.

Fancy silk pillow, Mrs. B. M. Curnan, wd Mrs. M. Tate.

Roman embroidery, Minnie Ingwersen.

Outline work, Miss Petersen, 2d M. Young. 

                EMBROIDERY.

Silk embroidered center, piece flowers, Marianna Young 1^st and 2d.

Silk embroidered center piece in fruit, Mrs. John Adams.

Silk embroidered center piece in convential, Nellie Welch, 2d Millie Carstensen.

Silk embroidered center piece in white, Marianna Young.

Silk embroidered lunch cloth in colors, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Silk embroidered doillies not less than six in colors, Minnie Ingwersen, 2d Millie Carstensen.

Silk embroidered tray cloth, Mrs. E. R, McKee, 2d Mrs. Warner.

Silk embroidered photo frame, Marianna Young, 2dd Minnie Inversen.

Silk embroidered pin cushion, Mrs. E. McKee.

Embroidered towel, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Embroidered napkins not less than six, Miss Petersen, 2d L. F. Small.

Embroidered side board cover, May Cawley, 2d Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Embroidered table cover, Mrs. L. F. Small, 2d Mrs. J. J. Pauls.

Tray cloth Roman or cut work, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Center piece Roman or cut work, Mrs, E. R. McKee.

Best collection of silk embroidery, M. Young.

Best collection of linen embroidery, Lena Hersam, 2d Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Pinao cover, Mrs. E. E. Holdea, 2d Mrs. Warner.

Hulgzrian embroidery any article, Jenne Hart.

Handkerchied case embroidered, Mrs. McKee.

Sideboard or bureau scarf, Mrs. E. R. McKee.               

                DOMESTIC LACE WORK.

Centerpiece in Batenburg, Mrs. L.. F. Small, 2d Mrs. Charles Markel.

Piano cover in Batenburg, Mrs. C. L. Root.

Dollies not less than four, Mrs. E. E. Holden.

Collar in Batenburg, M. E. G. Wiborg.

Honiton lace dollies, not less than four, Mrs. E. E. Holden, 2d Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Honiton lace centerpiece, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Honiton lace handkerchief, Ida Ziegler, 2d M. E. G. Wilborg.

Point lace, not less than one yard, Laura Peterson, 2d Edith Lenon.

Tatting handkerchied, Mrs. L. B. bennett, 2d Ora Westbrook.

Tatting in cotton, not less than one yard, Mrs. L. F. Small, 2d Mrs. Westbrook. 

                KNITTING AND CROCHETING.

Knitted bedspread, M. E. G. Wilborg, 2d Mrs. G. Klosterman.

Knitted skirt, Mrs. Jebsen, 2d same.

Knitted silk mittens, Mrs. Geo. Jordan.

Knitted silk stockings, Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Knitted yarn stockings, Mrs. Geo. Jordan, 2d Mrs, E. H. Gheer.

Knitted tidy of any material, Mrs. Clara Muson, 2d Mrs. M. I. Mead.

Knitted rug, Mrs. M. L. Buell, 2d Mrs. J. P. McDonald.

Knitted thread lace, not less than 2 yards, Mrs. J. H. Jebsen, 2d Mrs. P. J. Smith.

Crocheted bed spread, Mrs. T. Angel

Crocheted carriage afghan, Mrs. Geo. T. Leedham, 2d Mrs. Callie.

Crocheted infant’s sack, Mrs. J. Milan, 2d Anna Gode.

Crocheted skirt, Helen Dunbar, 2d Anna Gode.

Crocheted fascinator, Mrs. H. A, Harris.

Crocheted linen lace not less tha one yard, Mrs. H. M. Lines.

Crocheted cotton lace, not less than 1 yard, Minnie Metcalf, 2d Mrs. T. Angell. 

OLD LADIES’ DEPARTMENT.

Silk quilt crazy work, Mrs. Dunbar, 2d Mrs. Brainerd.

Knitted yarn mittens, Mrs. C. Nelson.

Knitted thread lace but less than 2 yards, Mrs. Crawford.

Knitted rugs, Mrs. Thos, Curnan.

Yarn rug, Mrs. Schrader.

Mat, Mrs. Dunbar. 

                JUVENILE DEPARTMENT.

Patchwork quilt cotton, Eva Harlock.

Half dozen buttonholes, Alma Graefe, 2d D. I. Gaffney.

Samples of carning and repairing, Amy Harris

Center piece, Pra Westbrook, 2d Ethel R---s.

Crocheted lace not less than 1 yard, Effie Suel..

Map of Iowa, D. P. Gaffney.

Specimen hemstitching, Amy Harris, 2d Effie Suel. 

                PAINTING, DRAWINGS, ETC.

Landscape in oil, Mrs. E. R. McKee, 2d Mrs. C. H. Einhausen.

Animal painting in oil, Mrs. E. R. McKeem 2d Mrs. G. H. Einhaus.

Flower painting in oil, Mrs. Warner, 2d ???????

Fruit painting in oil, Mrs. E. R. McKee, 2d Mrs. Iva Lund.

Portrait in water colors, Mrs. E. R. McKee, 2d Nellie Reed.

Landscape in water colors, Mrs. Warner, 2d Flora Lund, John Adams, diploma.

Flowers in water colors, Mrs. Warner.

Fruit in water colors, Flora Lund, 2d Mrs. E. R. McKee.

Landscape in pastel, M. Drasda, 2d same.

Fruit in pastel, Miss D. Eyer.

Crayon picture free hand, C. Nelson, 2d same

China plaque painting, Miss I, Lund, 2d same.

Pencil drawing three or more pieces, Birdie Miller, 2d W. Bleamaster.

Painting not classified, Mrs. E. R. McKee, 2d Jas. Gerhardt. 

                SPECIAL PREMIUMS.

Pratt food company, Philadelphia, Pa., offered the following special  premiums , which were on exhibition and delivered by the committee at the time of the fair to the drawers.

Pair B. B. R. game fowls, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, H. M. Lines.

Paired barred Plymouth Rock, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, J. A. Smith.

White Plymouth Rocks, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, M. E. Wilcox.

Pair light Brahmas, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, J. V. Yegge.

Pair Buff Cochins, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, 8, Page.

Pit games, 5 pounds package Pratt’s poultry food, Henry Hilgendorf.

Pair Silver Wyandotte fowls, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, M. F. Yegge.

Buff Cochin, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, 8, Page.

Pair B. B. R. game bantams, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, J. H. Perkins.

Golden duckwing bantam hen, 5 pound package Pratt’s poultry food, M. E. Wilcox.

H. Weilage, manufacturer of choice cigars, South 6^th street, for largest and best display of barred Plymouth Rocks, 50 cigars, value $1.75, J. A. Smith.

John Henkle, wines, liquors and cigars. Public Square for best white Plymouth Rock hen, 50c, M. E. Wilcox.

Henry Hilgendorf, contractor and builder, for best pit bird, 25c, Henry Hilgendorf.

Gundlefinger & Plooey, city transfer and dray line, for best S. C. white Leghorn cock or cockerel, 50c, M. E. Wilcox.

Frank Marr, 613 Sixth street, for best S. G. brown Leghorn, 50c, M. F. Yegge.

Overkamp Bros., manufacturers. Standard Seal and Flor de Clinton cigars, for largest and best display white Plymouth Rocks, 50 choice cigars, value $1.75, M. E. Wilcox.

Nick Nussbalm, liquors and cigars, near Market Square, for best white Wyandoote,, 50c, J. H. Perkins.

John Jordan, liquors and cigars, for best barred Plymouth Rock cockeral, 31, S, Page.

John Schoenfekder, liquor and lunch for best Cochin, 50c, M. F. Yegge.

Wm. Warren, “Billy & Toms.” Liquor and cigars, for best barred Plymouth pullet, 50c, J. A. Smith.

“White Elephant.”  See the sign.  Liquors and cigars for best pair ducks, 50c, M. F. Yegge.

D. Sievers, billard parlor and saloon for the best 10 birds on exhibition, 50c, M. E. Wilcos.