Cass County Fair honors premiums on cattle and displays
The Cass County Fair closed last Thursday and drew large crowds despite threatening rain. Highlights included top premiums for horses, hogs, and sheep, plus strong exhibits in Agricultural and Art halls. Notable displays featured Atlantic Co. canned goods, Atlantic Flour Mills, and local firms in furniture, hardware, and vehicle carriages amid prize listings for Red Polled and Hereford cattle.
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Cass County
Abe Black
J. A. Cunerd
Jones
Agricultural Hall
Thomas Carter
L. Bigelow
Asa Hardenburg
J.L. Todd
B.malone
L. Fancolly
Atlantic Canning Co
United States
Atlantic Flouring Mills
The Horse Show Premiums Awarded by Judges
Judges finished awarding premiums on Wednesday with GN Hadley of Bedford taking first on 4-year-old and up stallions and A F Berry second. H B Watson earned first on 2-year-old stallions and second on 1-year-old stallions, plus first on a 2-year-old filly. Rowley led with first on 2-year-old stallions and 1-year-old stallions and first on a 2-year-old filly. Thos Trailor won for horse and mare colt and brood mare and colt. T R Westrope & Son of Harlan gained seconds on horse and mare colt and on brood mare and colt. Perry Woods took first on an 8-year-old filly and Asa Hardenburg second. W M Obrecht of Harlan won first on a yearling filly and second on a 2-year-old filly. KE W Dufford earned first on 4-year-old stallions and 8-year-old stallions and second on a 3-year-old and upwards filly. A F McGuire of Omaha won first on 2-year-old stallions and second on 4-year-old and upwards stallions. H B Watson also took first and second on brood mares and colts. W Pittman of Harlan won first on a 3-year-old filly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. RK. Westrope & Son
J. P. Raffenberg & Son
D. W. Pain
Julian Phelps
Schain
J.P. Raffenberg & Son
J. P. Raffenberg
T. R. Westrope & Son
J. R. Raffenberg & Son
T. R.westrope & Son
GN. Hadley
Bedford
A. F. Berry
H. B. Watson
Rowley
Thos
Trailor
Harlan
Perry Woods
Asa Hardenburg
W. M. Obrecht
KE. W. Dufford
A. F. McGuire
Omaha
W. Pittman
Co. C. Warne
Peter Hopley
Tom Broughton
C. Johnson
E. W. Dufford
Jacob Taylor
A. Miller
C. C. Warne
L. I. Allen
Jack
C. OC. Warne
Sheep Premiums at Oxford Downs Exhibit Highlights
F C Smith led with the only exhibit and top ram and ewe lamb wins. Wim. Sexsmith of Greenfield entered key ram and ewe lamb classes. J.C. Hardman Br ayton won best 2-year-old ram. multiple exhibitors earned first and second in various ram and ewe classes. Sweeps crowns for flock and grade flocks noted, with best displays in poultry and farm produce. Additional awards covered draft horses, mules, pigs, and Jersey Reds with top boar and sow honors. Fruits amateurs showcased apples grapes plums.
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Wim. Sexsmith
Greenfield
Ram
Ewe Lambs
Shropshire
John Joyce
OQ. McFadden
A. Joyce
A. Miller
W.C. Frazier
I. ©. Smith
F. C. Smith
Races and County Competitions at Local Meet
A bustling county fair featured diverse races and events led by Troy and St. Louis entries. Winners included Patola biker, Bonnie E, Turzah dim, Dandy Boy, and Harry Prince in trotter pacing. two-year-old trotter Omaha Wilkes posted strong times, while free-for-all pace saw Frafik and Prince T top the field. Other highlights included running races, novelty horse events, a mule race, chariot and high dive acts, and a lifting parade of prizes like oldest man on the grounds and prettiest baby boy Leo Brott.
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St. Louis
Patola Biker
Bonnie E. Bram
Turzah Dim
Dandy Boy
Harry Prince
Alex Gray
Mabel L
Dasher
John Wilkes
Belle
Rosewood
Omaha
Wilkes
Leo Brott
Howard Brott
T. W. Hardenburg
John Hanson
Will Wilson
Wade Wickersham
Hanson
Roy Herbert
Ole Fudge
John Blake
Albert Nelson
Glen Jones
Peter Schuitzunes
H. Sperling
Frank Wilson
John Wilson
Willie Wilson
Wilson Boys
Wm. Hopley
Moyer
W. J. Walker
C. GC. Reason
John Grant
Not Complying With The Law By Building Associations
Drs Moines Sept 8 This is the last way for building and loan associations to comply with the new law on filing amended articles of incorporation to protect stockholders. Of 100 companies submitting, about 20 approved. several more near approval but needing formal action. Some have failed to comply and challenge the council’s interpretation, threatening mandamus to force business. The council plans to delay some firms until compliance. Louisvilnia Ky Sept 3 Miss Laura Milison Bryan’s niece elopes and marries John B. Martin in Jeffersonville Ind. after mother opposed the marriage. Convention of Merchants Chicago Sept 3 Nearly 200 delegates attend semi annual meeting aiming to protect robber trade and secure lower railroad and hotel rates, aiding small merchants against large suppliers. Laurada Aground Kingston Jamaica Sept 8 Steamer Laurada, linked to Cuban filibustering, aground at Port Antonio after steering gear failure while avoiding collision. damage undetermined. Foster Entreats Li Hung Chang Washington Sept 6 Ex Secretary Foster hosts Li Hung Chang at dinner in Arlington with cabinet members and army leaders. Chinese and American musical arrangements and elaborate decorations accompany the event.
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Anwkeys Building and Loan Associa
Drs Moines
State Executive Council
Bryan
Marines
Louisvinia
Laura Milison
W. J. Bryan
John B. Martin
Jeffersonville
Ind
Squire Hauge
Salem
Watson
Mr. Bryan
Laurada
Kinaston
Jamaica
Port Antonio
de Lamada
Foster
Li Hung Chang
Washinaron
John W. Foster
Arlington
United States Marine Band
Faneuilli
Fusion in Nebraska follows Democratic state convention
The Democratic state convention met in Creighton theater with broad county representation. C J Smyth was named chairman, Ed Smith temporary chairman, and a resolutions committee named. Eight electors were chosen by acclamation, with four Populist selections and four Democrats later endorsed by the convention. C J Smyth nominated for attorney general and Thomas Rawlings for regent of the state university. Governor Holcomb received praise for his endorsement. The platform endorsed Bryan Sewall, backed railroad and school fund measures, and urged strict enforcement of school fund investments. Senator Mitchell spoke in Oregon about silver and tariff policy, urging alignment with Republicans for prosperity.
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Omana
Creighton Theater
C. J. Smyth
Lee Herdman
Edward P. Smith
Omaha
Langdon
Douglass
Frank Morgan
Cass
Sullivan
Platte
Smith
Ed Lamb
Lancaster
J. J. Sullivan
W. H. Thompson
Hall
George W. Doane
Douglas
W. D. Oldham
Buffalo
J. C. Dahlman
Dawes
J. J. O’connor
E. W. Hurlburt
Hamilton
MN. C. Alberts
Clay
L. Kostryze
Saline
M. F. Harrington
Holt
J. N. Campbell
Nance
Thomas Rawlings
Dixon County
State University
Holcomb
Bryan
National Party
Sewall
Chicago
Supreme Court
Board of Public Lands and Buildings
Mitchell
United States
John
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Theo
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Atlantic Fruit Co
D. A. Shuter
A. T. Marvin
Atlantic Business College
Business College
M. Schenk
F. C. Pellett
J. H. Needles & Son
C. P. Meredith and
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Kretzer
J. D. Walker
Oxford Downs
F C Smith
Ewe Lamb
Copsyon
J.C. Hardman
Brayton
Win
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Ewe
J.J. Swartz
J. L.todd
J. L. Todd
Peter Ropley
B. F. Malone
F. W. Jameson
Fred Steinke
Poland
Moyer & Barr
Elliott
J.C. Hardiman
F. ©. Smith
M. Northup
James Duncan
J. E. Hammond
Jersey Reds
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J. C. Hardman
J. J. Swartz
O. McFadden
Romeo Lawrence
Lincoln Lang
Free For
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van Meter
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Tubal Cain
Dr. Tidings
Bonnie P
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King Cyprus
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Atlantic
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C. Rowley
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Ruby Lo
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Kamiac
Madaline Graham
Marsh Murdoch
Starlace
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Swift Bird
John Brown
Cumberland
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Clarence Oakes
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Cornuul J
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J. Saori
W. BR. Jackson
WOLKE
Burem Gunar
Cerin University
TAM Nievinee Kirkeater
Thomas Rawlingb
Kansas Oity
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Fairmont Park
Jeff Bridgeford
Paris
Winfield Denton
Leavenworth
Ball Brothers
Versailles
J. Murray Hoey
Town
Krupp Bouya
Germania Giant
Bern
Herr Krupp
Eissen
Germania Shipbuilding Works
Océ
Lana
Billy” Viva
Astonia
Billy’ Smith
Jim Ryan
Australia
Ryan
Des Moines
Culver- Hill Shoe Company
California In Syrup Co
Riemlree
Cripple Creek
Colorado Spring
Rock Island
Pacific B’y
John Sebastia
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