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"^r PREMIUM LIST ?OF THE? FIFTH ANNUAL FAIR ?OF THE? I'M ON COUNTY AO lUCULTU HAL ?A NOMECHANICAL SOCIETY. To Commence Tuesday, tlio 28th, and closo Thursday, the 30th of October, 18J0. 11UEES AND REGULATIONS. All persons intruding to become exhibitors nt the next Fair are desired to enter their articles the day before the Fair opens, or as soon as possible on the morning of the '28th October.? i.imics urc particularly rcqucsicu io at tacit cards to their articles, naming the departmcut in which they wish them to be classed. The gates will lie opened at U o'clock, A. M., of each day, and at that time every oiliccr, and those who have agreed to act as superintendents and committees of award, arc requested to beat their posts. Articles which are the products of the soil, must be entered by the producer of the same. Exhibitors will, at all times, give the necessary personal attention to whatever they may have on exhibition, and at the close of >hc l air, take entire charge of the same. All diligence will be used by the oflicers of the Society to prevent injury to animals or articles on exhibition, but they will not be responsible for any damage or loss that may occur. No person, except the awarding committers on duty and olliccrs of the Association, will be allowed inside of the arena while the exhibition of animals is going on. Any person violating this rule will forfeit bis premium, (if one is awarded,) without said paity is sent for by the committee. Exhibitors are expected to obey (he marshals promptly in producing their stock when instructed to do so, and any person proving refractory, will be ruled out from competing. Exhibitors of thorough-bred animals must tile their pedigrees with the Secretary when the entries urc made. A horse that cannot trace his pedigree to pure blood on belli sides, is nut a thorough-bred. .Stalls, and pens will be furnished for all classes of stock, but no stalls will be furnished for unruly or dangerous animals. Ample room will be found on the grounds for parties wishing to camp (luring the Fair. Tho statement accompanying the certificate of competitors on crops, must embrace the following particlars: Character, exposuro and location of the ground ; tho method of preparing it; tlie time of planting or sowing; the kind of seed ; the mode ; amount and cost of cultivation ; kind and amount of guano or manure used ; tlie time of reaping or gathering it.? Threshing and measuring or weighing one part of the land and averaging the balance will not do. The whole product must bo gathered and weighed or measured. All machinery entered for competition must bo put in practical oporatiou when required by the supcrintcnuaut. No articles or animal entered for a premium can be removed or taken away before the close of the Exhibition. No premium will be paid on animals or articles removed in violation of this rule. The premiums will beawarded from thcStand nt 12 o'clock on Thursday. On this day there will be an auction of stock and other articles. No disorderly conduct of any kind will be permitted : a police force will bo upon the grounds sufficient to nrcvcnt the same, nml ?eo tliut all the rules are observed, and a watch will be kept at night lor the protection of all property. Persons will be admitted for fifty cents each lay, or one dollar for a season ticket. The charges for admission of vehicles will bo as follows : Carriages (the inmates paying for personal admission)? 75 cents. Huggics " " " 14 f><) cents Children under twelve yeats of age admitted witii half-tickets. All delegates from Agricultural Societies, reporters, etc., will receive a season ticket upon application to the Secretary. The S. U. Si C. Kail road will pass parlies and articles for one fare. A train will be run every half hoitr from the Depot to the Fair Grounds. Any manufacturers of machinery or agricultural implements, wishing information not herein furnished, will receive the samo by addressing the Secretary. The S. U. & C. Kailvoad passes through the grounds, thereby facilitating the loading and unloading of machinery without any expense of draynge. To the citizens of Spartanburg, York, Chester, Laurens and Newberry, we extend a special invitation to our Fair?both as visitors and exhibitors. As they are our neighbors, we make no distinction between theirs and the products >f our own County. J'KOUKAMMK FOR TUK TURKU DAYS. TUESDAY. filled open at 9 o'clock, A. M. From 10 till 12, an exhibition in the arena of all the cattle, under (lie direction of the Superintendent.? From 111 till '2, a display of all the horses, beginning with those led by the halter: 1st, stallions and jacks : 2nd, brood mares ami colts ; 3rd, single and matched harness horses, as directed saddle horses ; 4ih, by (lie Superintendent. WEDNESDAY. (Sates open at 9 o'clock, A. M. Same order iks above, but Committees will make decisions and tie the ribbons, closing with tile contest between saddle horses. THURSDAY. dates open at 9 o'clock, A. M. From 10 till 12, Contest between singlo and double harness horses: County-raised first, and then opened to the world. From 12 till 2, awarding of nvf>Illinois Tl.oi-n will limn l.n nn -I of live stock, or any other articles exhibitors may wish to offer. Each morning of the three days, from !? till 10 o'clock, will he devoted by the respective Committees to plowing matches, and tests of all kinds of machinery. The several superin^Vents and committees will be published between this and the Fair. field crop department. JOHN It. MINTKIl, Esq., .Superintendent. C. C. Saktoii, Assistant. Committff. , Asa Smith. Chairman. Win, Jefferies, W. It. liriggs, 1). S. I.ee, 11. T. Oalhnan, It. T. lictsill, .T. P, McKissick. For the cheapest crop from a farm of not less than five hands 310 " the largest yield of cotton on one ncrc.. 5 " " " of cotton on five acres... 10 *' " " of corn on one aore f> " " " of corn on'five acres 10 For largest yield of corn on one or more acres, bottom 6 j hi i in: liirgvsi yiem mi i urn on nvc or moro ni rcs. bottoms 10 Fur tlie largest jichl of wheat on one acre... 5 " " " " on five or moro neres 10< For largest .vieM <i,f ontn on one acre '">< For largestJyiel l or OiH on (ive or more aire* , w. lit VAt UfRPft yield Of Imrlcy oh f>he aero..?? . ??. fi For laf-gc'St ylfeM of barley oh fivo or inert! 4* , c ' . J* : . . acies '..? 10 For largest yield of It.ye on one acre & For largest yield of Uyo on live or uioro ncre.t & For largest yield on one acre of Field Feus.. 2 Finders .. 2 Sweet l'otatocs 2 ( Turnips 2 llest specimen bushel of Corn 1 Wheal 1 Hits 1 mi llarley 1 1 tin Uyc 1 Fcas 1 Finders 1 Turnips 1 Irish l'otutoes 1 Sweet Folntoes 1 For best bale of cotton ft " six stalks improved cotton 2 Ja " bale clover hay <r> Sp " " cultivated hay 5 pjc " " native hay ft " specimen pumpkins? 2 To the exhibitor of the largest and best variety of field crops grown by himself. 10 IK LIT, (JAKD N AND TltEE PPAUTMENT. W. T. THOMSON, Superintendent. Cot. 1>. JdliNsos, Sr., Assistant. Host late seedling apple for all purposes S2 ' early " ' " " 2 l'ears of any variety..... 2 variety peaches 2 c Collection Quinces 2 Collection grapes 2 ' collection of home-saved garden seed 2 " collection evergreens 2 ? ? green-house plants 2 " " llowcrs 2 lie MANUFACTURER'S llEPARMENT. 2n JOHN L. YOL'NU, Superintendent. ^ T. L. IIamks, Assistant. iiomkstic pa ml ics. ( Best home-made blankets 52 ha " ' carpeting 2 woolen jeans 2 cotton " 2 cotton or woolen coverlet 2 home-made mattress 2 hearth rug 2 cotton or woolen socks ir stockings, each 2 jjc lkatltku. Best and most useful carriage harness 52 " '? double buggy harness... 2 F1 ?? single buggy " 2 " ?' wagon harness 2 ? plow gear 2 " " gentleman's sadille 2 " ' lady's " ....... 2 pair brogans 2 " boots 2 , " gent's or ladies' shoes 2 and largest collection home-made leather. , of all kunis 6 , MAMUFACTUnR OP STUNK ANI) MAB1ILK. Best specimen granite turned in lathe S2 ' " " polished 2 " lnnrhle inonuuicnt or uiantlepicec 5 ' " spuciuieu stoneware ... 2 " ? brick '2 NEEDLE AM) FANCY YYORK DEPARTMENT. REV. B. G. CLIFFORD, Superintendent. Braiding. i Best Cotton or Linen 2 s:c 2d best ' " 1 ja. Best Silk 2 ChOCIIKT. Best Cotton Tidy 2 Bu 2d best " " 1 Best Wool Shawl 2 2d best " " I " Child's Sacque or Cap - 1 Set of Mats Cotton or Wool 1 Emduoidkuy. Best Cotton or linen... 2 2d best ' " 1 ]je. Best Wool 2 Best Wool on Canvass 2 Silk - 2 L.*"K. Bost specimen 2 Mats. Wool (ornaiucntal( 2 Pillow Shams. Best specimen 2 2d best specimen 1 Tatting. Rest 2 Fancy Wuhk. Feather Mats, Fans, kc 2 " Flowers 2 i.eat her work 2 Hair, Flowers, Jewelry, &c 2 Shell, Frame, Flowers, Sic 2 best Wax Fruit, Flowers, SiC, 2 2.1 ' ? " 2 M ISCBt.l.A N KOt'3. best Hug in any style 2 Fancy Knitting 1 Child's dress in Cambric or Wool 2 bronzing, (lilding, <&c 1 Largest exhibiCof meritorious articles by any 2J ono person 10 Jje, Other articles not mentioned in this list, but belonging to this department, will be awarded premiums according to merit. CIULl>ItEN'S DKl'AltTMENT. For any handiwork of children tindor 11 years. Premiums the same as above. HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT. j M. M. 11 i'm en it Iks, Superintendent. Mo best liome-mado lard 2 butter not less than bibs 2 County raised bam cooked 2 Side bacon county raised 1 .. Sack tlour " " 2 , One-half dozen home-made candles 1 , Home-made Vinegar 1 , Half bushel dried peaches 1 ? ?? ? " apples 1 Hermetically sealed peaches 2 q" blackberries 2 ?? " tomatoes 2 ^ Apple .jelly ... 1 '?c Blackberry jelly i gC( Quince jelly 1 jjc Plum jelly 1 Sc( Peach preserves 1 j,e Quince preserves 1 ^e( l'ear proserves 1 j{e Cherry preserves 1 ?c( Plum preserves 1 Hour pickles 2 ^ Sweet pickles 2 Blackberry jam 1 Strawberry jam 1 Be Catsup 1 ' (Irape Wine 2 1 Blackberry Wine 2 ' i Muscadine Wine 2 Sec [ i . ? .1 ? *?..! " ? Blackberry Cordial....-..;..: ] Bee CliWrry Cordial.............. 1 Bet Ffftn^y. riol less Ihnn in eomh-.2 See J.iglil bread ho pnriiculair J>a'sic 3 Acs > > Tound cake .......... 2 Sponge cuke *... 2 Fruit cake * 2 lioiue-tuade soap 1 " " cheese....; ?... 8 srkci A L | PREJITQ M. ^ To the pcrsou takictj most premiums in this Department'...!. .*. 10 Articles to be exliibUcdiu^his department ist be entorcJ by tf fMilbck tlio first duy of j Fair. This rule will be rigidly cnforocd. MECHANICAL DEPARTMENT. (j. 11. IIOUAN, Superintendent. 1V?. Dillaiu), Assistant. Committee, II. S. Ilcaty. chairman. II. II. Uobcrson, mes Grant. F. It. C'udd, 11. lleurdcn, J. C. cars, James Spencer, st slcaru engine for agricultural purposes at work on ground Diploma wngons : one, two and four horse.. " carriage, combining convenience, lightness and safety " open and top buggy, eac i " display carriages, wagons, buggies, etc.. from one manufactory.... " sample sideboard, bureau, chairs, dining table, picture frames, window sash and blinds, panel dooi or any carpenter's sample work " tlows. st plows?one nnd two horses " ' irons of all kin Is and descriplioncvnch....... .*..<( " cultivator, subsoil and cotton scraper plow " rLOtaiiiNO matcu. st ploughing by any white farmer or planter ?-r> d best *' " " " " 3 I " ? ?? " " 1 st ploughing by any white boy under 10 years old 1 Saute premiums as abovo for colored plow tnls. utlicrn farming iiupleinents, such as home made axes, hoes, broad axes,-, club axes, corn sheller, grain cradle, threshing machine, gins, and many things not enumerated Diploma tallolund. st article of home-make in this department, each $2 NE ART AND LITERARY DEPARTMENT. MAJ. J. 11. STKEDMAN, Superintendent, st paiuting in oil of Fair grounds, build ing, etc., $0 " sketch of same ft " nmbrotyjc of Fair grounds, building, etc 6 " historical painting in oil, connected with ttie history of the Up-Country 6 >' copy lnqdscape painting in oil & ' portrait in oil 6 > ,, i. vk(\ler?colored 6 " fancy sketch, fruit painting, game piece, each 6 " collection architectural drawings G " of the above by one parly G STOCK DEPARTMENT. J. C. IIA Kit IS, Superintendent. It. It. Haw 1.3, Assistant. Committee. Henry Means; Chairman. Col. I. Q. Mclvisk, D. II. Sheldon, Lee Linder, J. C. i'arrar, j. Aughtry,_Felix Hale. nr.si' class?devon's. st bull, three years old or upwards $10 ' two to three years G ' one to two years .1 " calf. 2 Milk Cow 10 heifer two to three years old..,.i 5 " one to two years old 3 " calf. 2<1 Class?Durham or "Short Horns." it Hull three years or upward ?10 Hull two to three years 5 Hull one to two years... 3 Hull calf. 2 Mill, r..*? 11' Heifer two to three years 5 lleifcr one to two years 8 lleifcr Calf 2 oil. Class?Brahmins. Bull three years or upwards 10 Bull two to three years f> Bull one to two....?,. 8 Bull Calf..'.; 2 Milk Cow 10 Hicfer t wo to tlireo years....? 5 Heifer one to two years.... 8 Heifer Calf 2 4th Class?Natives. Bull three years or upward 10 Bull two to three years 8 Bull one to two years 8 Bull Calf 2 Milk Cow 10 Heifer two to thrco years 5 Heifer ono to two years 3 lleifur Calf 2 Milch Cows and Oxen. Milk Cow, to be milked on the grounds.. 10 best ..;.... 5 it yoke of Oxen 10 herd of Cows not less than 5 owned by ouc exhibitor herd to include a Bull 10 110 IIS US. J. T. DOU&LASS, Superintendent. J. C. lyALLtcK, Assistant. Committee. [I. L. (loss Chairman. IVm. Betsill, I. L. ibley, Brat Smith, A. A. Surratt, Jesse T. thop F. 11. Bates, Jeppio Smith, Capt. Tom mcV, Jaiues Tucker. VIRST CI.ASS?HEAVY DBA FT HORSES. si amnion over lour years $10 * " " two " nnd under four 5 ? ? <? ene " and under two 5 < Urood nmre * 10 Bond best Urood > st Urood mare nnd colt 10 :ond best Urood mare nnd colt [> st filly, three years old C> Bond best filly three years old 3 st filly two years old f> Bond best filly two years old 8 st filly one year old 6 Bond best filly one year old 3 st (lidding three years old 5 Bond best " " " ? st (Selding two " " & 39ml best " " " 3 st (Jelding.one " t " fi Bond best' ' " " 1 Second Class? Liuiit bita?t. st Stallion over four years old 10 i << < two and under four ft < < " one and under two fi ' Uroo 1 marc 10 :ond best brood mare r ft tt Urood marc and i*?ll fb ond best llrodd mats: and ndt.5 it filly tlirtie y*ais rtlil.. ?? rtnd beat " J* '.l J ?t filly li?o '* " " Second best " " " 3 Best filly one " " b . Second best " ' 8 " Best Gelding three years old 6 Second best ? " 3 Best Gelding two " " 6 Second best 44 " 44 3 Best Gelding one " " b Second best " " " 3 TlllRIt Cl.AHS?TllOllOl'UIIIIUKD llOBSKS. Best Stallion over four years old i 10 m >< ii jwo niuj under four 6 ?? 44 44 one year b Best Brood mare 10 , Second best Brood mare b Best brood marc nnd colt 10 Second best brood mare and colt b Best tllly three years old b Second best " " 3 Best filly two " b Second best " " 3 Best filly ono " b Second best " " 3 Best Gelding three years old b Second best " 3 Best Gelding two " b Second Best " " 3 Best Gelding one " b Second best " " 3 fourth class ? matcher and 8ixuek harness houses. Best pair matched horses $10 " ?? *? marcs 10 " single harness horse ?>' '? " innre b Open to the Worlu. Best pair matched horses 10 ? 41 44 marcs 10 44 Single harness horse b 44 4 4 44 marc b Sahulb Houses, 44 saddle horse b 44 44 marc b Ul'KS TO THE WORLD. liest Saddle hoi'SC 5 " " mnre 6 FIFTH CLASS?M CLES. Best pair inulcs ?10 " single harness mule 0 " mule two years old 5 ?? one yeur ol<J 6 " " colt . 8 Opes to tiik Would. licst. Pair Mules 10 Single harness mule 0 Sixth Class? JACKS A XI) J ANNETTES. licst Jack ?<"> 2ml best 8 liest Jcuncttc 0 " " and colt 5 2nd best each 8 SHEEP. J. BLAKH STEEDMAN, Superintendent, i Committee. R. F. llowell, Chairman, U. 11. Jeter, C. 11. Hobo, K. K. llufl', A. C. I.yles, 11. P. McKissick, J. K. Meng. FinST CLASS?MBitIXOS. Best buck two years old or upwaids $5 " one to two years old or upwards... 8 " pen ewes not less thau five o " " lambs not less thau three 8 Same premiums as above for Second Class ?tirade aud Natives, each. CASIIMKUK (JOATS. Best thoroughbred buck or ewe, each $5 " pair grades 8 .S I VISE. FIRST CLASS?HEllKSIIinr.. Best Berkshire boar of nuy age $1 ? ' ? not over 12 nor less than G 1)10111 Us bid 5 " " sow, anil pips of not Ifess limn four, Essex, Chester, SutFolk Grades and Native breeds, cneli?same premiums ns above. I'OULTUV. \V. J. T. GLENN, Superintendent. Com mittre. Dr. A. K. Kant, Chairman, Ileury White, Win. Savage, W. II. Norman, Kuf. Evuus, Dr. L. Situs, Charles Garner. l.cst trio?1 cock and 2 hens?improved# burn yard fowls $3 " pair Brahmas, Cocliins, Dorkings, Doininiques, black Spanish, white Leghorn, lloudan?French, games, turkeys, Breluen geese, pea fowls, Muscovy ducks, each 2 " and largest exhibition of pigeons 5 " and largest exhibition of live'birds 5 ' and largest exhibition of poultry by one exhibitor ... 5 DOCS. GEN. JOS. F. GIST, Superintendent. Gkouuk 11.vii.ky, Assistant. Best pointer?dog or bitch, Better, newfoundland, Shepherds dog, each <1 Best fox liound?dog or bitch, grey hound, bull dog, terrier, each 2 SI'EC I A I. I'll EMI EMS. Largest exhibition of commendable articles grown and exhibited by any one planter, including stock. Held crops, etc., ?1C Largest number of articles in patch work, knitting, netting, crochet and fancy work, made nud exhibited by any one lady 10 Best collection of sweetmeats exhibited by I one lady 10 collection or pickles, catsups and dried fruits, exhibited by any one lady 10 timk t.vijm; of the Spartanburg & Aslieville R. R AND N . U. A C. HAILKOAD. To ?0 into r.nVcl, Monday, June 2, 1879. DOWN TRAIN. | UP TRAIN. Artvc. | I/oaTO. j STATIONS. Arlvo. Leave. Ob am ifi'iidcuoiirllfo. 6 20 ' , ? Ml l'lat Itocls. 6 (m 0 25 t'oh'iiuiDii A 43 3 40am fi 55 Saluda 5 30 7 i n Mel rone 5 15 < ?<? | i ryon * lly 4 4,5 7 .Mi 1 Laiidrum* 4 go 8 10 |<'uin||i>lK-lla 4 10 8 34 11 iioin n 4 00 8 40 < Hiniilon 8 fiOpiu 0 00 I Air-l.lno Jnnc'n 8 80 0 HO u iii Siiarlanlmrrf 8 to 10 08 I I'arolol 2 4.7 10 21 i.Tonnftvillo 2 80 10 SO [11 00 |lJnk>n 2 03 2 05 111 27 iSantoc | 40 11 17 ;Fls?h Dam 1 i"> 12 0.5 Sholtoii 1 to 12 1? l.yloa Ford 1 00 12 30 12 47 SI rot liero 12 45 r> 111 12 40 1 ' t? !? Alston 12 10). * Ilrookfrtsl.. | Dinner *4 Tnin. on .q .1 A (load will bo run by A. ll C I JA^AHWEBAOfr, flaperlntendent. % % ... - . I'J *!--. -5 James H. Rodger ?DEALER IN? GROCERIES, HARDWARE ROOTS AND SHOES. M. 1 .V UFA CTUllKR OF TIN WAKE, STOVE PIPE AND SHEET IKON PANS. ROOFING, GUTTERING AND REPAIRING ]>0\E AT KIIOItT AO HE. :o:??? I HAVE just received a largo lot of Groceries consisting of Sugars, Coffee, Tea, k Molasses and Syrups, Itncnn, I,aril nnd Salt, Flour, lticc and Grists. Cheese anil Canned Goods. ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OF BOOTS, SHOES AND HATS. II A RDWA R E . In this line 1 have everything you tnay want, from a Cutnbric Needle to a Kroad Axe. Cooking and Heating Stoves. NEVER SO CHEAP BEFORE. I invite nn examination of my Stock, knowing thai I can please in qunlity, quantity and price. .Do You Want Tin Ware? I manufacture my own 'fin Wore, Store Pipe and Sheet Iron Tans, which I warrant to to of the very best quality, ROOFING, GUTTERING and REPAIRING DONE PllOM PTLY AND WELL. Castings for Stoves furnished at the Shortest Notice. DOS' T NEGLECT TO CALL ON J. II. UOVGEK. Nov 29 <18 tf Greenville and Columbia R. R. CHANGE OF SCHEDULE. Passenger Trains run daily, Sundays excepted, connecting with Night Trains on South Carolina Railroad up and dawn. On and after MONDAY, May 2'Jlli, the following will be the schedule: up. Leave Columbia at 7.<lf> a m Leave Alston 9.80 a nt Leave Newberry 10.150 a m Lcavo Cokcsbury 2.17 ]> ni Lcavo Helton 4.00 pm Arrive at Grccuville .... 6.35 p m DOWN. Leave Greenville at 8.05 a m Leave Helton 9.55 a m Lcavo Cokcsbury 11.88 am Leave Newberry 2.40*p m Leave Alston 4.20 p ir. .Arrivo nt Columbia 6.56 p m ANDERSON BRANCH AND BLUE RIDGE DIVISION. t>owx. rr. Leave \Vallialla....C.15 a m Arrive 7.15 p m Leave Pcrryville...7.00 a m Arrive 0.40 p m Lcavo Pendleton...7.50 a m Arrive 0.00 p m Leave Anderson...8.50 a m Arrive 5.00 p iu Arrive at Belton...9.40 a m Leave 4.00 p m THOMASDODAMEAD, General Superintendent. Jaui.z Nohtos, Jn., General Ticket Agent. June 0, 1870. 23 tf l'loneer Taper Manufacturing: Company. Manufacturers of Book, News and wrapping l'Al'ER. John IV Nicholson, Agent, Athens, Ga For sample of News, see Ibis sheet. Nov 22 45 tf SAMUEL S. STOKES, * TltlA-L JUSTICE, U it ion II., S . . * All business in the jurisdiction of a Trial Justice attonded to with promptness. Office over Slecdmau & Rawls' law office. Jan 3 1 tf LUBRICATING CASTOR OIL FOR GREASING CARRIAGES, HVCIOIES, Ac. For Sale by B. F. HAWLS No. 1, East Union. May 28 21 If Apple ViDegar. VERY Superior, four yenrH old, at RICK & MCLURE'H. Aug 22 84 If ~ iiAY FOSTiTil IA AAA I'OUNBS Timolity, Clover and tI/j UUU Herds (lrass--lhc finest ever offered in Union. Al No. 1 HhhI Union n,l.nJnIi??? ll"> Post Oflioe. l'rice reduced. Terinn Panh. II. F. K A IVIES' Tiienp Cash Store. May 23 __ J2I If D. A. TOWNSKND, 8. H. 8TOKK8 TOWNSEND & STOKES, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, UNION, 8. C. Will practice in tlio State and United Stales Ooiirte. January 1st, 1870, 1 tC RED OATS! RED OATSt Sale Ky ?...?* ' , F. M. FAHR & C<V v Aug. lath 1879. .13 ft