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Domestic News
October 29, 1849
Portage Sentinel
Ravenna, Portage County, Ohio
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The Portage County Agricultural Society's annual meeting, cattle show, and fair occurred in Ravenna on September 26-27, 1849, drawing a large crowd. Premiums were awarded for horses, mules, cattle, sheep, swine, wool, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, flowers, and manufactured items. Officers were elected for the ensuing year.
Merged-components note: Continuation of Portage County Agricultural Fair and Cattle Show report, including premium awards, spanning page 1 to page 2 in sequential reading order
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PORTAGE COUNTY
Agricultural Fair & Cattle Show
The Annual Meeting, Cattle Show and Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society was held at Ravenna on the 26th and 27th days of September, A. D. 1849, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Society.
The weather was fine and the number of persons in attendance very large. The number and quality of the articles exhibited leave no doubt of the steady increase of interest in the several departments of the Society.
It is to be regretted that the Board of Government, notwithstanding their exertions, failed in making such arrangements for the Fair as was desirable, and consequently the awarding committees were unable to discharge their duties as satisfactorily as they otherwise might have done: it is believed, however, that similar difficulties will in future be avoided, as the Board are employing efficient means to provide a suitable place for holding the Fair hereafter.
The several Committees on animals made their reports awarding premiums as follows:
THE COMMITTEE ON HORSES
Reported, that it was in many instances exceedingly difficult to determine which was most meritorious of several very fine horses, of various kinds, but on full consideration awarded
To Daniel Ellenwood, for the best stallion, (young Blucher) a diploma, and....$5.00
Ahira Haven, for the 2nd best do... $3.00
Joseph Denoly, for the best breeding mare and colt, diploma and.. $3.00
Linus Phelps, for the 2nd best do (meritorious). $2.00
R. A. Gillett, for the best span matched horses. diploma and... $3.00
Leman Ferry, for the 2nd best do (meritorious) $2.00
Frederick D. Tibbals, for the best single gelding, diploma and... $1.00
James Francis, for the 2nd best do (meritorious). $1.00
James Johnson, for the best 2 year old colt. vol. O. Cul. and.. $2.00
S. R. Bissel, for the best 1 year old colt. vol. O. Cul. and... $1.00
A. S. Robbins. for the best single mare $2.00
Amos Austin. for the 2nd best do vol. O. Cul. and $1.00
Sylvester Beecher. for a span of 3 year old colts (meritorious)... $1.50
Birdsey Gates, for a single 3 year old colt do $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON MULES AND JACKS
Reported, that they had awarded premiums as follows:
To Sylvester Beecher for the best jack a diploma and. $2.00
Thos. H. Beckwith for the 2nd best do $2.00
Sylvester Beecher for a span of mules (meritorious................. $2.00
Thos. H. Beckwith for a jenny do.... $2.00
THE COMMITTEE ON TEAMS & DROVES CATTLE
Awarded the following premiums:
To Hopson Hurd for the best yoke 3 year old steers. $2.00
Albert Austin for the 2nd best do..... $2.00
Hopson Hurd for the 3d best do..... $1.00
[There being no competition on teams, the Committee did not award premiums. The Board of Government however awarded to the township of Charlestown for a highly meritorious team, consisting of twelve yoke of working oxen, a premium of $10.00.]
THE COMMITTEE ON WORKING CATTLE & STEERS
Awarded premiums as follows:
To David L. Spencer for the best yoke of working oxen, diploma and....... $4.00
Hiram Stacy for the 2nd best do.... $3.00
Sylvester Beecher for the best yoke of 3 year old steers. $3.00
George Dewey for 2nd best do... $2.00
George Goodell for 3d best do.... vol O. Cul. and. $1.00
Harmon Bradley for the best yoke of 2 year old steers. $2.00
Leverett Norton for the 2nd best do... $1.00
H. H. Morse for the best yoke of 1 year old steers. $2.00
THE COMMITTEE ON MISCELLANEOUS NEAT CATTLE
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Amos Hawley for best bull over 2 years old $4.00
Henry A. Higley for 2d best do. $2.00
Joseph DeWolf for the best 1 year old bull.. $2.00
Asahel Hulet for the best bull calf.... $2.00
H. H. Morse for the 2d best do.... $1.50
Hopson Hurd for the best milch cow... $3.00
Austin Collins for the 2nd best do vol. O. Cul. and. $2.00
D. P. Robinson for the 3d best do do $1.00
Wallace Williamson for the best heifer under 3 years old $2.00
George Goodell for the 2nd best do.. $1.00
Hopson Hurd for the best heifer calf... $2.00
Sylvester Beecher for the 2nd best do.. $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON SHEEP AND SWINE
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Charles Button for the best buck, fine wool. a diploma and.... $3.00
Truman Underwood for 2nd best do... $2.00
John Martin for the best coarse wool buck, diploma and. $3.00
Martin Ely for 2nd best do vol. Col. and $2.00
Carlton Goodell for best ewe, fine wool $2.00
Arvin Olin for 2nd best do $1.00
Martin Ely for coarse wool ewe, (meritorious. $2.00
Marcus F. Spelman for best boar... $2.00
David B. Kingsley for 2nd best do.... $1.00
John L. Higley for best sow and pigs.. $2.00
THE COMMITTEE ON WOOL
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Ralph Day for the best exhibit of wool.. $4.00
William Nelson for 2nd best do . $2.00
On the second day the exhibition of manufactured articles, together with the products of the Dairy, Orchard, Garden, &c., took place in the Court House yard. The yard was densely crowded and hundreds were unable to enter at all. The several committees spoke highly of the articles which came to their notice, and it is believed that for variety, taste and skill, this exhibition will compare favorably with that of any previous year.
THE COMMITTEE ON BUTTER, CHEESE, SUGAR AND FLOUR
Awarded the following premiums:
To John L. Higley for the best lot of butter a diploma and.... $2.00
Marcus F. Speilman for 2nd best do. $2.00
David S. Spencer for 3d best do $1.00
William Millikan for best cheese. $3.00
A. H. Weatherby for 2nd best do..... $2.00
B. L. Alford for 3d best do.... $1.00
Alvah Udall for best maple sugar vol. O.Cul and.. $1.00
A. B. Coe for 2nd do vol. U.Cul. $1.00
John Whittlesey for 2nd best bbl. flour diploma and $2.00
A mammoth Cheese weighing 400 lbs manufactured by Mr. Lewis S. Pope, of Troy, Geauga Co., attracted much attention, and had Mr. Pope been a member of the Society the committee would gladly have awarded him a premium; but as he is not, they award him a diploma.
THE COMMITTEE ON GARDENS
Reported, that the Gardens which they had been called on to inspect were worthy of much consideration; and in variety and quality of productions are rarely equaled. They recommended premiums, as follows:
To David McIntosh for the best kitchen garden a diploma and $6
William Stockwell for 2nd best do
Mrs. Hannah Maddocks (meritorious) diploma and
Harvey Udall for the Best specimen sweet potatoes.
William Stockwell for garden vegetables (meritorious).. $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON FRUITS
Awarded the following premiums:
To Austin Collins for best specimen of fall apples a diploma and... $1.00
Samuel Redfield for 2nd best do.. $1.00
Alpheus Dickenson for best specimen winter apples, diploma and... $1.00
U.S. Hitt for 2nd best do.. $1.00
Dr. Collins for best peaches diploma and $1.00
John Whittlesey for 2nd best do-., $1.00
Birdsey Gates for best specimen quinces diploma and........... $1.00
William Nelson for 2nd best do , $1.00
Welly Clark for best specimen of rape diploma and. $1.00
Jerusha Hine for 2nd best do. $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON FLOWERS
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Mrs. David McIntosh for the best collection of natural flowers diploma and. $1.50
Miss Susan Button for 2nd best do diploma and $1.00
Miss Percy Dickinson for a highly meritorious specimen of artificial fruits and flowers a diploma and. $2.00
Mrs. Pelton (not member) for a beautiful vase of artificial flowers a diploma.
Mrs. John B. King a vase of artificial flowers................... $1.00
Miss Emeline Peterson (not member) for a horn flower basket a diploma
William B. Matthews for a large and splendid daguerreotype likeness, diploma and... $1.50
THE COMMITTEE ON WOOLLEN CLOTHS, FLANNELS, CARPETING AND ROSE BLANKETS
Awarded the following premiums:
To A. G. Weatherby for a piece of satinet (meritorious).... $2.00
Mrs. B. F. Purdee for best plain flannel: a diploma and....... $2.00
Mrs. Levi Alford for 2nd best do. $2.00
Mrs. A. G. Weatherby for. best plaid flannel a diploma and.,. $2.00
Mrs. Levi Alford for 2nd best do. $2.00
Mrs. D. W. Day for 3d best do $1.00
Mrs. R. R. Hudson for best piece carpeting a diploma and,, $4.00
Mrs. M. F. Spellman for 2nd best do-, $3.00
Mrs. D. Wolcott for best piece rag carpeting, diploma and...... $2.00
Mrs. Miletus S. Clark 2nd best do.... $2.00
Mrs. Dennie Sutliff 3d best do.. $1.00
Mrs. Levi Alford for 1 pair rose Blankets (meritorious) a diploma and., $1.00
Miss Emily Wolcott: for 2 worsted sack coats (meritorious) a diploma and.... $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON HEARTH RUGS, BED QUILTS, COVERLETS AND ORNAMENTAL NEEDLE WORK,
Recommended premiums as follows:
To Mrs. Mary Sutliff for a hearth rug (meritorious)........…
Mrs. Martin Edson for best coverlet diploma and..
Mrs. Wallace Williamson 2nd best do.
Mrs. D. S. Spencer 3d best do.
Mrs. James Beaman for best bed quilt a diploma and..
Mrs. Dennis Sutliff 2nd best do
Mrs. Thos. Brigden 3d best do.......
Miss Melissa Foljambe best specimen ornamental needle work [a vase worsted flowers] a diploma and.
Mrs. Ebenezer Lee for 2nd best do [counter table cloth].
Miss Adelaide Gillett 3d best do [worsted lamb].
Mrs. Levi Alford for down muff and cape [meritorious]....
THE COMMITTEE ON SHAWLS, HOSE, YARN, LADIES BONNETS, CHAIR & TABLE CLOTHS
Awarded as follows:
To Mrs. Willard F. Wadsworth for the best woollen shawl diploma and....... $2
L. S. Perkins for 2nd best do.....
Levi Alford 3d best do........... $1
A. G. Weatherby for best pair gents hose. $0.50
William Nelson 2nd best do diploma
Levi Alford best pair ladies hose... $0.50
Martin Edson 2nd best do diploma
Levi Alford for best exhibit of woolen yarn $0.50
Wallace Williamson 2nd best do diploma
William Boyd best ladies bonnets.. $2
Levi Alford 2nd best do....
T. F. Conant best piece linen diaper
Alvah Udall 2nd best do...
D. S. Spencer best diaper table cloth diploma and......
Alvah Udall 2nd best do..
Martin Edson four domestic table spreads [meritorious]...
THE COMMITTEE ON MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES,
Awarded the offered premiums as follows:
To Lucius W. Crittenden best single harness
John G. Demerst best center table..... $2
William Hazen best doz. corn brooms a diploma and..
To John M. Tilden for common plow a diploma and...
Taylor & McElvain for satin chairs (meritorious) diploma and...
Chester Stone for cheese press (meritorious) diploma and...
Lansing Kellogg do diploma and...
Daniel M. Tinker for cook stove (Fulton, meritorious) diploma and... $1.50
To Mason & Hains for stove (Race's Regulator, meritorious) diploma and... $1.50
To Lansing Kellogg for lock (meritorious) of his own invention and make diploma
The reports of the several Committees having been read, and accepted, the Society proceeded to elect its officers for the ensuing year, as follows:
DAVID McINTOSH, Pres.
RANSOM A. GILLETT, Vice Pres.
EZRA B. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
ENOS P. BRainerd, Treas.
Executive Committee-ALVAN UPHAM, HENRY H. MORSE, RICHARD J. THOMPSON
DAVID L. ROCKWELL, J. C. HARMON.
DAVID McINTOSH, Pres.
PORTAGE COUNTY
Agricultural Fair & Cattle Show
The Annual Meeting, Cattle Show and Fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society was held at Ravenna on the 26th and 27th days of September, A. D. 1849, pursuant to the provisions of the Constitution of the Society.
The weather was fine and the number of persons in attendance very large. The number and quality of the articles exhibited leave no doubt of the steady increase of interest in the several departments of the Society.
It is to be regretted that the Board of Government, notwithstanding their exertions, failed in making such arrangements for the Fair as was desirable, and consequently the awarding committees were unable to discharge their duties as satisfactorily as they otherwise might have done: it is believed, however, that similar difficulties will in future be avoided, as the Board are employing efficient means to provide a suitable place for holding the Fair hereafter.
The several Committees on animals made their reports awarding premiums as follows:
THE COMMITTEE ON HORSES
Reported, that it was in many instances exceedingly difficult to determine which was most meritorious of several very fine horses, of various kinds, but on full consideration awarded
To Daniel Ellenwood, for the best stallion, (young Blucher) a diploma, and....$5.00
Ahira Haven, for the 2nd best do... $3.00
Joseph Denoly, for the best breeding mare and colt, diploma and.. $3.00
Linus Phelps, for the 2nd best do (meritorious). $2.00
R. A. Gillett, for the best span matched horses. diploma and... $3.00
Leman Ferry, for the 2nd best do (meritorious) $2.00
Frederick D. Tibbals, for the best single gelding, diploma and... $1.00
James Francis, for the 2nd best do (meritorious). $1.00
James Johnson, for the best 2 year old colt. vol. O. Cul. and.. $2.00
S. R. Bissel, for the best 1 year old colt. vol. O. Cul. and... $1.00
A. S. Robbins. for the best single mare $2.00
Amos Austin. for the 2nd best do vol. O. Cul. and $1.00
Sylvester Beecher. for a span of 3 year old colts (meritorious)... $1.50
Birdsey Gates, for a single 3 year old colt do $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON MULES AND JACKS
Reported, that they had awarded premiums as follows:
To Sylvester Beecher for the best jack a diploma and. $2.00
Thos. H. Beckwith for the 2nd best do $2.00
Sylvester Beecher for a span of mules (meritorious................. $2.00
Thos. H. Beckwith for a jenny do.... $2.00
THE COMMITTEE ON TEAMS & DROVES CATTLE
Awarded the following premiums:
To Hopson Hurd for the best yoke 3 year old steers. $2.00
Albert Austin for the 2nd best do..... $2.00
Hopson Hurd for the 3d best do..... $1.00
[There being no competition on teams, the Committee did not award premiums. The Board of Government however awarded to the township of Charlestown for a highly meritorious team, consisting of twelve yoke of working oxen, a premium of $10.00.]
THE COMMITTEE ON WORKING CATTLE & STEERS
Awarded premiums as follows:
To David L. Spencer for the best yoke of working oxen, diploma and....... $4.00
Hiram Stacy for the 2nd best do.... $3.00
Sylvester Beecher for the best yoke of 3 year old steers. $3.00
George Dewey for 2nd best do... $2.00
George Goodell for 3d best do.... vol O. Cul. and. $1.00
Harmon Bradley for the best yoke of 2 year old steers. $2.00
Leverett Norton for the 2nd best do... $1.00
H. H. Morse for the best yoke of 1 year old steers. $2.00
THE COMMITTEE ON MISCELLANEOUS NEAT CATTLE
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Amos Hawley for best bull over 2 years old $4.00
Henry A. Higley for 2d best do. $2.00
Joseph DeWolf for the best 1 year old bull.. $2.00
Asahel Hulet for the best bull calf.... $2.00
H. H. Morse for the 2d best do.... $1.50
Hopson Hurd for the best milch cow... $3.00
Austin Collins for the 2nd best do vol. O. Cul. and. $2.00
D. P. Robinson for the 3d best do do $1.00
Wallace Williamson for the best heifer under 3 years old $2.00
George Goodell for the 2nd best do.. $1.00
Hopson Hurd for the best heifer calf... $2.00
Sylvester Beecher for the 2nd best do.. $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON SHEEP AND SWINE
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Charles Button for the best buck, fine wool. a diploma and.... $3.00
Truman Underwood for 2nd best do... $2.00
John Martin for the best coarse wool buck, diploma and. $3.00
Martin Ely for 2nd best do vol. Col. and $2.00
Carlton Goodell for best ewe, fine wool $2.00
Arvin Olin for 2nd best do $1.00
Martin Ely for coarse wool ewe, (meritorious. $2.00
Marcus F. Spelman for best boar... $2.00
David B. Kingsley for 2nd best do.... $1.00
John L. Higley for best sow and pigs.. $2.00
THE COMMITTEE ON WOOL
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Ralph Day for the best exhibit of wool.. $4.00
William Nelson for 2nd best do . $2.00
On the second day the exhibition of manufactured articles, together with the products of the Dairy, Orchard, Garden, &c., took place in the Court House yard. The yard was densely crowded and hundreds were unable to enter at all. The several committees spoke highly of the articles which came to their notice, and it is believed that for variety, taste and skill, this exhibition will compare favorably with that of any previous year.
THE COMMITTEE ON BUTTER, CHEESE, SUGAR AND FLOUR
Awarded the following premiums:
To John L. Higley for the best lot of butter a diploma and.... $2.00
Marcus F. Speilman for 2nd best do. $2.00
David S. Spencer for 3d best do $1.00
William Millikan for best cheese. $3.00
A. H. Weatherby for 2nd best do..... $2.00
B. L. Alford for 3d best do.... $1.00
Alvah Udall for best maple sugar vol. O.Cul and.. $1.00
A. B. Coe for 2nd do vol. U.Cul. $1.00
John Whittlesey for 2nd best bbl. flour diploma and $2.00
A mammoth Cheese weighing 400 lbs manufactured by Mr. Lewis S. Pope, of Troy, Geauga Co., attracted much attention, and had Mr. Pope been a member of the Society the committee would gladly have awarded him a premium; but as he is not, they award him a diploma.
THE COMMITTEE ON GARDENS
Reported, that the Gardens which they had been called on to inspect were worthy of much consideration; and in variety and quality of productions are rarely equaled. They recommended premiums, as follows:
To David McIntosh for the best kitchen garden a diploma and $6
William Stockwell for 2nd best do
Mrs. Hannah Maddocks (meritorious) diploma and
Harvey Udall for the Best specimen sweet potatoes.
William Stockwell for garden vegetables (meritorious).. $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON FRUITS
Awarded the following premiums:
To Austin Collins for best specimen of fall apples a diploma and... $1.00
Samuel Redfield for 2nd best do.. $1.00
Alpheus Dickenson for best specimen winter apples, diploma and... $1.00
U.S. Hitt for 2nd best do.. $1.00
Dr. Collins for best peaches diploma and $1.00
John Whittlesey for 2nd best do-., $1.00
Birdsey Gates for best specimen quinces diploma and........... $1.00
William Nelson for 2nd best do , $1.00
Welly Clark for best specimen of rape diploma and. $1.00
Jerusha Hine for 2nd best do. $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON FLOWERS
Awarded premiums as follows:
To Mrs. David McIntosh for the best collection of natural flowers diploma and. $1.50
Miss Susan Button for 2nd best do diploma and $1.00
Miss Percy Dickinson for a highly meritorious specimen of artificial fruits and flowers a diploma and. $2.00
Mrs. Pelton (not member) for a beautiful vase of artificial flowers a diploma.
Mrs. John B. King a vase of artificial flowers................... $1.00
Miss Emeline Peterson (not member) for a horn flower basket a diploma
William B. Matthews for a large and splendid daguerreotype likeness, diploma and... $1.50
THE COMMITTEE ON WOOLLEN CLOTHS, FLANNELS, CARPETING AND ROSE BLANKETS
Awarded the following premiums:
To A. G. Weatherby for a piece of satinet (meritorious).... $2.00
Mrs. B. F. Purdee for best plain flannel: a diploma and....... $2.00
Mrs. Levi Alford for 2nd best do. $2.00
Mrs. A. G. Weatherby for. best plaid flannel a diploma and.,. $2.00
Mrs. Levi Alford for 2nd best do. $2.00
Mrs. D. W. Day for 3d best do $1.00
Mrs. R. R. Hudson for best piece carpeting a diploma and,, $4.00
Mrs. M. F. Spellman for 2nd best do-, $3.00
Mrs. D. Wolcott for best piece rag carpeting, diploma and...... $2.00
Mrs. Miletus S. Clark 2nd best do.... $2.00
Mrs. Dennie Sutliff 3d best do.. $1.00
Mrs. Levi Alford for 1 pair rose Blankets (meritorious) a diploma and., $1.00
Miss Emily Wolcott: for 2 worsted sack coats (meritorious) a diploma and.... $1.00
THE COMMITTEE ON HEARTH RUGS, BED QUILTS, COVERLETS AND ORNAMENTAL NEEDLE WORK,
Recommended premiums as follows:
To Mrs. Mary Sutliff for a hearth rug (meritorious)........…
Mrs. Martin Edson for best coverlet diploma and..
Mrs. Wallace Williamson 2nd best do.
Mrs. D. S. Spencer 3d best do.
Mrs. James Beaman for best bed quilt a diploma and..
Mrs. Dennis Sutliff 2nd best do
Mrs. Thos. Brigden 3d best do.......
Miss Melissa Foljambe best specimen ornamental needle work [a vase worsted flowers] a diploma and.
Mrs. Ebenezer Lee for 2nd best do [counter table cloth].
Miss Adelaide Gillett 3d best do [worsted lamb].
Mrs. Levi Alford for down muff and cape [meritorious]....
THE COMMITTEE ON SHAWLS, HOSE, YARN, LADIES BONNETS, CHAIR & TABLE CLOTHS
Awarded as follows:
To Mrs. Willard F. Wadsworth for the best woollen shawl diploma and....... $2
L. S. Perkins for 2nd best do.....
Levi Alford 3d best do........... $1
A. G. Weatherby for best pair gents hose. $0.50
William Nelson 2nd best do diploma
Levi Alford best pair ladies hose... $0.50
Martin Edson 2nd best do diploma
Levi Alford for best exhibit of woolen yarn $0.50
Wallace Williamson 2nd best do diploma
William Boyd best ladies bonnets.. $2
Levi Alford 2nd best do....
T. F. Conant best piece linen diaper
Alvah Udall 2nd best do...
D. S. Spencer best diaper table cloth diploma and......
Alvah Udall 2nd best do..
Martin Edson four domestic table spreads [meritorious]...
THE COMMITTEE ON MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED ARTICLES,
Awarded the offered premiums as follows:
To Lucius W. Crittenden best single harness
John G. Demerst best center table..... $2
William Hazen best doz. corn brooms a diploma and..
To John M. Tilden for common plow a diploma and...
Taylor & McElvain for satin chairs (meritorious) diploma and...
Chester Stone for cheese press (meritorious) diploma and...
Lansing Kellogg do diploma and...
Daniel M. Tinker for cook stove (Fulton, meritorious) diploma and... $1.50
To Mason & Hains for stove (Race's Regulator, meritorious) diploma and... $1.50
To Lansing Kellogg for lock (meritorious) of his own invention and make diploma
The reports of the several Committees having been read, and accepted, the Society proceeded to elect its officers for the ensuing year, as follows:
DAVID McINTOSH, Pres.
RANSOM A. GILLETT, Vice Pres.
EZRA B. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
ENOS P. BRainerd, Treas.
Executive Committee-ALVAN UPHAM, HENRY H. MORSE, RICHARD J. THOMPSON
DAVID L. ROCKWELL, J. C. HARMON.
DAVID McINTOSH, Pres.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Portage County Fair
Agricultural Society
Cattle Show
Premium Awards
1849 Ravenna
Animal Exhibitions
Manufactured Goods
What entities or persons were involved?
David Mcintosh
Ransom A. Gillett
Ezra B. Taylor
Enos P. Brainerd
Alvan Upham
Henry H. Morse
Richard J. Thompson
David L. Rockwell
J. C. Harmon
Where did it happen?
Ravenna, Portage County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ravenna, Portage County
Event Date
26th And 27th Days Of September, A. D. 1849
Key Persons
David Mcintosh
Ransom A. Gillett
Ezra B. Taylor
Enos P. Brainerd
Alvan Upham
Henry H. Morse
Richard J. Thompson
David L. Rockwell
J. C. Harmon
Outcome
various premiums awarded to exhibitors for animals, produce, and manufactured articles; officers elected for the ensuing year.
Event Details
The annual meeting, cattle show, and fair of the Portage County Agricultural Society was held with fine weather and large attendance. Committees awarded premiums for horses, mules, jacks, cattle, steers, sheep, swine, wool, butter, cheese, sugar, flour, gardens, fruits, flowers, woollen cloths, flannels, carpeting, rose blankets, hearth rugs, bed quilts, coverlets, ornamental needle work, shawls, hose, yarn, ladies bonnets, chair and table cloths, and miscellaneous manufactured articles.