When was it published?

October 26, 1853 in The Democratic Sentinel

Domestic News October 26, 1853

The Democratic Sentinel

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration, Agriculture, Social Event

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Graham, Mrs. Springer Harbaugh, Gen. Wm. Larimer, Jr.

Q: What keywords are associated?

Columbiana County Fair, New Lisbon, Cattle Display, Equestrian Exercises, Buggy Driving, Prize Awards

Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio

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What is this article about?

The Columbiana County Fair was held in New Lisbon on the last Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, attracting at least 10,000 people. It featured fine cattle displays, typical fair exhibits, equestrian exercises for young ladies, and buggy driving competitions. Prizes went to Miss Graham for best horsemanship and Mrs. Springer Harbaugh for buggy driving. The event closed with an address by Gen. Wm. Larimer, Jr.

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COLUMBIANA COUNTY FAIR.—The Columbiana County Fair came off on last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at New Lisbon. It is said that there were on the grounds at least 10,000 persons. The display of cattle was very fine; and the Fair presented an excellent collection of the articles usually on exhibition on such occasions. Friday was devoted to the equestrian exercises of the young ladies. Ten Misses competed for the 1st prize for best horsemanship, which was awarded to a Miss Graham, of New Lisbon. At the trial for best buggy driving, Mrs. Springer Harbaugh of this city, was awarded the 1st premium for driving a two horse buggy. This Fair closed by the delivery of an excellent Address by our respected townsman, Gen. Wm. Larimer, Jr.—Pitts. Union

What sub-type of article is it?

Celebration Agriculture Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Columbiana County Fair New Lisbon Cattle Display Equestrian Exercises Buggy Driving Prize Awards

What entities or persons were involved?

Miss Graham Mrs. Springer Harbaugh Gen. Wm. Larimer, Jr.

Where did it happen?

New Lisbon, Columbiana County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Lisbon, Columbiana County

Event Date

Last Wednesday, Thursday And Friday

Key Persons

Miss Graham Mrs. Springer Harbaugh Gen. Wm. Larimer, Jr.

Outcome

prizes awarded: miss graham for best horsemanship; mrs. springer harbaugh for best buggy driving. event closed with address by gen. wm. larimer, jr.

Event Details

The fair attracted at least 10,000 persons with fine cattle displays and typical exhibits. Friday featured equestrian exercises where ten young ladies competed, and buggy driving trials.