18 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Sullivan Times
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1885
Page
1
Section details establish speed trials with harness rules and entry deadlines. Five to enter, three to start. purses range from $30 to $200 across 3:60 trotters 3:00 pacers and free for all trotting races, with ten percent entry fee and refunds if unfilled.
The notice outlines prizes for grain seed coal and clay specimens, cornets and bands, bicycle and velocipede races, mule speed, and best spring colts from Norman and Percheon Norman horses. Entry fees apply, entries close Sept 5, and special premiums from donors are noted with amounts and conditions.
The schedule lists events at toLefarm Sullivan Fair on Sept 8 to 12 including trotting and pacing races with purses from 3 minutes not beaten to 2:40 and a velocipede race for children under 12. Also listed are committees, stock and agricultural product items, and awards at 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday with a mule race and bicycle race.
The document outlines the Sullivan County Agricultural Society's structure and rules. It establishes officers, duties, stock structure, annual fairs, and method of amendments to the constitution.
Entry deadlines set for September 9th and a 10 mention of premium tax. Entries require the secretary’s ticket and a payment of one tenth of the premium. Animals may not win multiple premiums except in matches or trotting purses. Ownership must be bona fide with a correct owner or agent, and stockholders receive admission tickets for themselves and family.
The document outlines judge majority rules for awarding premiums, criteria for eligibility, and required reporting. It covers class entries for cattle and horses, use of English and American Herd and Stud Books, and the need to justify decisions. It emphasizes collecting exhibitor information and orderly committee reporting.
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