FIFTH ANNUAL YEAR BOOK — PART VII. 639 



It was overlooked in the published list of premiums, to ofiEer a premium 

 for the best plow; but Mr. Claggett gave notice that a special award would 

 be made. The committee was composed of John Andrews, of Jefferson 

 county, H. Sunderlin. of Wapello county, and Thomas Mitchell, of Polk 

 county. 



Some fine plows were on exhibition by W. W. Skinner of Davenport, 

 also by Benjamin Skinner of Eddyville, but they were taken from the 

 ground before the committee commenced their examination. They awarded 

 to Harvey Ray, Jr., a premium of $5. 00, and add that his plows are the best 

 for all work on exhibition. They also awarded a diploma to Roderick Owen 

 for his breaking plow, manufactured at Tiskilwa, 111., and say that "it is 

 the best breaking plow that has ever come under our observation." 



The several committees closed their examination up to class 20 on the 

 first day. 



Thursday, October 26th, commenced the second day of the fair. 



The riding match which was to have been decided today, was by par- 

 ticular request of the board, continued until Friday, a.m. The equestrian- 

 ism of this day was witnessed and admired by at least 10,000 persons. A 

 full report will be seen below. 



In proper numerical order we again commence with class No. 20. This 

 class included leather and its manufacture. The display was very meagre, 

 not one half so good as it should have been; only seven entries were made, 

 not a tithe of what many of our county societies exhibit every year. The 

 committee consisted of John W. Hayes, Jefferson, Joseph Fell and C. Brew- 

 ington, who awarded the following: 



James M. Slagle, Jefferson county, best farm harness, two dollars. 



John McGreer, Lee county, second best farm harness, one dollar. 



M, P. Sharts, Lee county, best carriage harness, three dollars. 



W. S. Lynch, Jefferson county, best harness leather, one dollar. 



W. S. Lynch, Jefferson county, best side leather, one dollar. 



J. Throckmorton, Jefferson county, pair boots (gents) , one dollar. 



Class No. 21 contained butter, cheese and honey. Here could be seen a 

 mammoth cheese, presented to Hon. James W. Grimes by certain citizens 

 of Lee county, fine rolls of golden butter— some twenty different lots — gave 

 ample evidence that our country is well adapted to the varied products of 

 the dairy. Most of the samples were from Jefferson, but we also had choice 

 lots from Lee, Henry, Washington and Des Moines counties. The award- 

 ing committee were, Robert McElhinny, Jefferson, Dr. Brooks, Polk, and 

 A. H. Pickering of Henry counties, who decided as follows: 



Mrs. L. F. Boeretler, Jefferson county, best butter, two dollars. 



Mrs. John Townsley, Jefferson county, second best butter, one dollar, 



M. Meachem, Washington county, best cheese, three dollars. 



B. Robinson, Washington county, best honey, two dollars. 



Class No , 22. The committee consisted of Jonas Houghton , M. Meachem, 

 Washington county and W. M. Reed, Jefferson county. 



The following premiums were awarded: 



P. L. Huyett, Jefferson county, best corn meal, one dollar. 



Mrs. Geo. Achison, Jefferson county, best bread (homemade), one 

 dollar. 



