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Newspaper

Henry Republican

Location

Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1897

Page

2

Fourth Mageolin Chance Agricultural Fair Impresses Crowds

The 4th Mageolin Chance Agricultural Fair drew hundreds and a thousand entries closing with full departments. Prof Davenport of the University of Illinois spoke on farm practices, praising practical methods for farming’s economic and financial life. Exhibits ranged from art and relics to a corn stalk house, with Nebraska products featured as a notable collection.

Peok Grange OD Megnolis Grange Fair Davenport Champaign University of Ilinoia H. K. Stith Nebraska

Magnolia Grange Fair Exhibits Draw Large Crowd

Mr Brunner's gasoline engine attracted attention for farm use while about a thousand people attended the Magnolia Grange Fair. Premiums of 300 in Begolal cash were awarded in the afternoon. George O Davis of Mt Palatine and George Gregory of Magnolia Mutual Fire Insurance Co featured exhibits and literature. Abbotts notable pictures and a metal windmill by Theodore Bickerman drew interest. District Granges Magnolis Roberts and Evans displayed a variety of farm products. Roberts grange won 1st prize and Evans 2nd with magnolia entries declining to compete.

Brunner Magnolia Grange Fair George O. Davis Mt Palatine Center Clear Creek George Gregory Magnolia Mutual Fire Insurance Co W. H. Stever Abbott Theodore Bickerman Howard County Nebraska Set Tlere Magnolis, Roberts Evans O County Roberts Magnolia Rolley McAdam

Special Premium Awards for Premiums and Poultry

The Premiums list honored individuals and firms for best corn, bread, cakes, chicks, fowls, trees, apples, and other items. Winners included W H Francis, Mrs H Bennett, Lois A Wilson, Dan Peterson, Chauncey Maufair, Otto Halbleid, Dr Schoenneschaefer, Otto’s Halbleid family, A B Wilson, and Anna Wilson among others. Awards covered silk umbrellas, overcoats, cash prizes, poultry show ribbons, and livestock premiums.

R M Neustadt W H Francis Oak Hill Farm Henry Leland Griffith Neustadt Mrs H Bennett Lois A Wilson John WW Leech Dan Peterson Poland China Wilson Rock Chicks Winren C of Laura W Sauith Met Palatine Corneliz James Chance Ida Perdew Piaggio McAdam Venona Andrew Olson Mt Palatine H Francis & Co Parkesburg G McAdam T. E Macnollacon Gochin Fir Creek St. Wyandotte Magnelice Chas Seepe & Son Anna Wilson Magnolia The Reliable Poultry Journal of McNabb

Poultry and livestock show prizes and bake goods awarded

W H Francis and UG McAdam lead in fowls and corn awards while W G Griffith and J Watercott & Co win chairs and cattle medals. Patrons' Poultry Farms and TH Rolley claim premiums for best exhibits. numerous classes crown winners in horses cows swine sheep poultry grain vegetables canned goods and culinary items with multiple prizes and ties noted.

Francis UG McAdam Griffith O Mills Mery Woe Putnam J Watercott & Co T J Abernathy Poultry Farms TH Rolley Wenone Joshua Bamgarner Ernest Mille Wisee Bne Arthur’Bryant & Son Princeton Otto Halbleib Darley Heninepin Iy A Garwood Harley W H Francis McAdams Dorsie

Quilt and needlework prizes listed in county fair results

Readable entries show numerous award winners across classes such as 8 K-Needle and Fanot work, outlines, crocheting, embroidery, and textiles. Notable names include Mrs Nancy Perdew, Beatrice Massie, Beulah Beckwith, and Ida Perdew among many exhibitors with first and second place trophies. The listing covers bed spreads, rugs, pillows, cushions, crochet mats, tapestries, and decorative pieces with associated participant names and occasionally town or organizer references.

Nancy Ie Clara Ham CO M'Ham Francis Bick Gay Galt Nancy Perdew Mary Perdew Victoris Bleib Nelson Nelsda Murphy Bertha Beckwith Helen Martin Nelon Mary EB Becker Beatrice Massie Wm Morrell Mary E Becker Mary E Beckler Ida Perdew C Griffin Lydia Willson Little Linker P A St John Joseph Myers J A Kaye Otto Halbleib Lydia Wilson Ham Beatrice Helen| Martin China Maud Mills Helen | Martin Harriet Carter Hubert Beck EH Smith Harry Wierman C-Laured D Mildred Lois A Wilson Clara Kays Willia Myrtle Williams Harry—Wierman Leland Ham Leland Griffith Era Williams Edna Wilson Olinois Huobert_ Beck Harry Wilson Wm Wierman Floyd B Easay Isabella Leon Sutherland Gardner William Sawed Gerris Eter

Grand Millinery Opening at Mammoth Dry Goods

A call to shoppers to attend J Watcott & Co s Grand Millinery Opening on October 4 and 5. The store promises a complete stock, enticing prices, and special bargain day excitement with multiple departments featuring fall and winter goods. Harvest excursions and local market notes follow.

Wateercott Mammoth J. Watsott & Co J. Watercott & Co

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