Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 August 1902 — Page 12

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A REVIEW OF THE SEVERAL COUNTY AND

COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATIONS First Agricultural Societies Organized in Indiana. THE GREAT ADVANTAGES WHICH THE VARIOUS COUNTIES DERIVED FROM THEM. Exhibits of Agricultural and Horticultural Products, Live Stock, Poultry, the Dairy and the Home. AWARDING PREMIUMS CREATES A HEALTHY EMULATION IN EVERY DEPARTMENT OF FARM WORK AND ENTERPRISE. The Literature of Agriculture Advanced to a Higher Plane by Addresses, Essays and Discussions.

There are In Indiana at this date, 1902, county agricultural associations, thoroughly equipped for business and doing a great work in promoting the interests of agriculture In the counties where they are located and generally' exerting a salutary Influence upon the farming interests of the state. The rirst Asociations. It may be difficult to determine which of them all was the pioneer organization, but so far as a cursory examination of the records has been practicable, the fact is disclosed that the distinction is due to I'arke county, which organized an association in 1*37, or fourteen years prior to the organization of the state board of agriculture. The Parke county association in that early time had many difficulties to contend with, but It was made up of plucky men, men whose faith was the •'substance of things hoped for” and “the evidence of things not seen.” They were men tenacious of purpose, to whom, like —S-’ampbell's wizard, “coming events cast theif ghttdows before." They had faith in Indiana—ln Its soil,, its fields and its forests. Others might sigh for a better country, but Indiana was good enough for them, and the facts, as presented in the history of the state relating to agriculture, evince that they were men of prescient vision and were willing to work and wait for the consummation of their expectation. There were other counties whose agricMltural societies antedate the organization of the state board of agriculture, as. for Instance, Monroe and Morgan counties. 1849 and 1850. Advantages Secured by County Organization*. It is easy enough to affirm that great advantages have accrued to the counties in which agricultural associations have been organized, but to particularize and epitomize such advantages Is an onerous task not easily accomplished. In holding their annual fairs they bring together the farm population of the county and inaugurate a week of holidays, in which there Is a ceaseless round of rational and healthful enjoyments. The cattle, horses, sheep and swine, specimens of wheat, corn, oats and barley, the products of the dairy, together with those of the orchard, with the numerous specimens of the handiwork of women constitute an exposition of rare merit and of far-reaching Influence. Nor is this all. Inventors and the mechanic* attend these fairs and the latest improvements in Implements and machinery are exhibited for the choice of farmers. Besides there Is the race track, where candidates for fame on the turf may make their Initial venture for it. Taken altogether the county agricultural association Is without controversy an Institution of merit which It would be difficult to exaggerate. Awarding Premiums, The county agricultural associations In ■holding their fairs do not overlook the supreme Importance of awarding premiums for the best things named in the various . classes of exhibits, which In the aggregate amount to a considerable sum, the value of which is vastly in excess of the awards. The premium, though It may be email, attaches special Importance to ■whatever secures it, not only adding to Its value, but giving to the individual who secures it enviable distinction in the community, and in this way the premium becomes a factor in progressive agriculture it would be difficult to overestimate. And if all the premiums awarded by county agricultural association* could be ascertained the sum total would be in the nature of a revelation and go far in explanation of Indiana's triumphs in agriculture. The Literature of Agriculture. The term "literature" in this connection I* restricted to the meetings of county agricultural associations when addresses are delivered and essays and papers read h*ving in view the general welfare of agriculture or some one of it* numerous department*. There have been thousand* of such production* In Indiana during the past half century, and we may estimate their Influence by the progress everywhere observable in agricultural affair* in Indiana. Steadily, a* the years have gone by, old things have passed away, and, "behold! all things are new.” The new thing* are better than the old thing*. This, however, whether fact or fiction, matter* little. Progress, science, learning la now th* order and no man nor combination of men will find it of any use to cry "Whoa." Farming is rising to the dignity of a profession and by the transforming influence of knowledge the farmer boys of today are to be among the world’s great men of tomorrow, and this new order of things is to be more permanently established in the future by the ever accelerating forces put in operation by county agricultural associations. Historical Data. As ha* been eaid, there are in Indiana now in operation agricultural associations, sometimes designated a* "talr association*.” but all having the flgme pur-

pose in view, viz., the advancement of agricultural Interests, and to what extent satisfaction may be secured in writing historical sketches of the various associations will depend, in some measure, at least, upon the data supplied by their secretaries. Eastern Indiana Agricultural Association—Noble County. When the question of Indiana, as an agricultural state. Is up for debate Noble county must be considered because of Its yield of all the staple crops of the state, the product in 1900 of wheat, corn, oats, rye and barley aggregating 2,379.344 bushels, of which wheat supllled 221,193 and barley 18,144 bushels. The county also produced 50,025 tons of timothy and clover hay. 138,793 bushels of Irish potatoes, and had on hand 72,183 head of live stock. Certainly Noble county must be reckoned with in agricultural affairs which give renown to the state. It is a prosperous county, having in 1900 a population of 23,533, a slight gain in ten years, and the value of its property between 1890 and 1900 increased $5,087,796. Noble county is in the extreme northeastern portion of the state, 125 miles from Indianapolis, and has an area of 420 square miles, havijig a full quota of fivers and small streams besides many small lakes which beautify the landscape and add to the attractiveness of the county. Noble county Is also celebrated for its horticultural products, especially Its apples and pears. The Eastern Indiana Agricultural association was organized In 1883, and Its first officers were N. B. Newman, president; Freeman Tabor, vice-president; I. S. Conlougie, secretary, and John Mitchell, treasurer. The present officers of the association are: President, C. M. Case; vice-presi-dent, J. 11. Eley; secretary. J. 8. Conlogue; treasurer, John Mitchell. The association has held fairs annually since the date of its organization and the premiums and prices It has paid average $2,650 annually, or about $50,000. The attendance upon the fairs ranging from 10,000 to 23,000, is indicative of their popularity, and that al! the people of Noble county are profoundly Interested in their success. The association has fifty-two acres in its fair grounds situated within the corporate limits of the city of Kendallville. which, with the buildings, has cost $9,000, and all is In good condition. There are no other fairs in Noble county and of the nineteen fairs held not one has been a failure, and all the premiums and purses have been paid In full and no prorating has been permitted. Such is a brief history of the Noble county fair, which reflects credit upon the management as also upon the farmers of the county. Richland Live Stock and Agricultural Association—Fountain County. The reason* why Fountain county should have and maintain an agriculture society of commanding Influence are numerous and cognent. The county is justly and widely distinguished for its fertility of soil and for its agricultural products. It has an area of 409 square miles and the land included within Its boundary, whether bottom or upland, Is extremely fertile and the farmers obtain a generous return for their Investments and labor. Besides, Fountain county has rich deposits of coal which add to the value of its lands. The county is well watered and has excellent railroad facilities for shipping to surrounding or distant markets. In 1900 Fountain county produced 3,749,483 bushels of wheat, corn, oats and rye, 24,848 tons of timothy and clover hay, 37,275 bushels of Irish potatoes and had on Its farms 55,733 head of live stock. In 1900 Fountain county had a population of 21,446, a gain in ten years of 1,888. and during the same period the value of It* property increased $4,863,056. Such data supports the conclusion that Fountain county should have an agricultural association exerting a healthy influence, not only in the county where it operates but upon surrounding counties. The agricultural society of which we write, and which holds Its fairs at Newton, was organized In 1885 with the following named officers: J. W. Melvin, president; H. 8. Wilson, secretary, and Jo Reed, treasurer. • The present officers of the association are G. W. Parnell, president; A. A. Vandervolgen, vicepresident; Thomas Shultz, secretary, and George Duncan, treasurer. The association holds annual fairs with an attendance of about 2,000, and has paid annual premiums averaging SBOO, and the fair grounds and buildings are valued at SBOO. There 1* a fair held at Covington which Is not doing much In the way of live stock and farm product exhibit*. The Richland Live Stock and Agricultural association started seventeen years ago with a few sucking col* has been growing in Importance each year, until now there are two full days devoted to live stock, and more horses, cattle, hogs and sheep are on exhibition than In any other fair in the county. F. A. Nave is one of th* contributors to the fair in cattle and is one of the most celebrated breeders of Hereford* in tha United States, and this

year the association's fair will surpass any previous year in the way of fine stock exhibits. Johnson County Agricultural, Horticultural and Park Association. While in numerous Instances it is found difficult to obtain data relating to county agricultural societies the history of the Johnson County association, supplied by W. S. Young, secretary, is voluminous and Interesting to an extent which occasions special regret that the space at our command Is limited to the severest brevity, though a column could scaicely do justice to the subject. Johnson county was created by an act of the legislature in 1822, a:id has an area of 312ta square miles of good land, once heavily timbered, requiring the pioneers to cut down and deaden the forest trees as initial steps to open a farm, but the people, sixteen years after the county had a place on the map of the state —1838 —held the first agricultural fair and th* men who held that fair "in th* woods" sixty-four years ago were puissant; they set the pace of progress, and now after all sorts of mutations, Johnson county has an agricultural association worthy of the name, organized In 1888, and officered as follows: Dr. W. M. Province, president; Sidney Johnson, vice-president; N. D. Yancy, secretary; Samuel Harris, treasurer, and Caleb B. Tarlton, general superintendent. The first fair held under this new’ association was Sept. 17 to 21, 1889. The people of the county rallied to its support and at once realized the pleasure and profit of a successful county fair. The present officers of the association are John Tilson, president; Caleb B. Tarlton, vice-president; William S. Yancy, secretary; Samuel Harris, treasurer, and Will G. Oliver, general superintendent. The annual fairs of the association are now held in the last week of August. The amount paid in premiums in all departments, except special, is annually about $3,000; the amount In purses on account of races Is $1,450, and the average daily attendance runs from 3,000 to 5.000 people. The properties of the association, including department buildings, grand stands, stalls and pens for live stock and race track are valued at $7,000. The fair grounds is beautiful and attractive, located half a mile west of the business center of the city of Franklin, with plenty of shade and water for the convenience and pleasure of the people. The fair association is one of the popular institutions of the county. It has always paid all premiums and expenses of holding the fairs in full with a small surplus each year In the treasury. Ail species of gambling, immoral and indecent shows and the sale of Intoxicating liquor are rigidly exeluded from the grounds. It is run purely on the assumption that the fair should be an educator of the people of the county and vicinity, not only on agricultural lines, but morals as well. It goes without the saying, that In counties where agricultural associations flourish and successful fairs are held, the farmers, as a class, are wide awake and up to date on all matters pertaining to the cultivation of the soil and it is said of Johnson county that It is one of the finest cultivated portions of Indiana. In 1900 the yield of its cereal crops amounted to 2.909.468 bushels. The product of timothy and clover hay was 34,053 tons, with 7,806 bushels of Irish potatoes, and its live stock numbered 79 397 head. Its fair this year, 1902., Aug. 26 to 30. Posey County Agricultural Society. Posey county has an area of 420 square miles and a soil of fabulous fertility, producing in 1900, of wheat, corn, oats and rye. 3.724.785 bushels, of which 1,831,063 bushels were wheat, of timothy and clover hay the product was 32,132 tons, of Irish potatoes 65,512 busnels and the live stock on hand. 1900, numbered 28,896 head. The population of Posey county in 1900 was 22,333, a gam in ten years of 801, and the value of its property, between 1890 and 1900, increased $3,356,080. That Posey county early took an intelligent interest in agricultural affairs is shown by the fact that its first agricultural society was organized Sept. 12, 1835, and its officers were Jacob Schnee, president; William Casey, vice-president; John Cooper, treasurer; Robert Dale Owen, recording secretary, and Louis Gex, corresponding secretary. In the same year the New Harmony Jockey club was organized, Robert Dale Owen being one of the prime movers in its organization, and races were held as early as 1836. This agricultural society held fairs in 1837-38-39-40, and '4l, but the records of this Interesting period have been lost. It b oms that from 1849 to 1858, a period of eighteen years, the Agricultural society of Posey county disappeared from view, but the seed sown by the first association. though apparently dead, retained its vitality and in 1858 the organization of the present Posey County Agricultural society was secured, and its first officers were; President—The Hon. M. T. Carnahan. Vice-President—John Moody. Secretary—Col. Richard Owen. Corresponding Secretary—Julius C. Miller. Treasurer—Samuel Archer. On Oct. 25 to 28, 1859, Inclusive, the association held its first fair with an attendance of from 5,000 to 6,000 persons, and ths receipts from all sources amounted to $1,232.88. From this date fairs have been regularly held by the society and the receipts for twenty-one years, as the records show, aggregate $72,676.20. which does not Include receipts for 1861-62 and *63. How much of the receipts were paid out for premiums is not stated, the presumption being, as the exhibits t have been large, the premiums have been liberal. The present officers of the association are: Alfred Rlbeyce, president; Henry Brown, vice-president; George C. Taylor, secretary and W. W. Roil, treasurer. The outlook for the fair. 1902. Is cheering and the management anticipate that It will be the banner fair of the society. Bremen Agricultural Society—Marshall County. The Bremen Agricultural society, organized June 14, 1889, has been a success from tha start. It holds fairs annually, and since its organization, thirteen years ago, has paid premiums aggregating $15,000. The first officers of the society were: President—Morgan D. Fink. Vice-President—John Huff. Secretary—Henry W. Miller. Treasurer—John R. Dietrigh. T<ie present officers of the society are John Graverson, president; John Huff, vice-president; D. G. Ditty, secretary, and Jacob Carblener, treasurer. The Bremen Agricultural society operates In Marshall county, 115 mile* from Inrianapolls. which Is one of the large counties of the state, having an area of 441 square miles. The county had a population in 1900 of 25,119, a gain In ten years of 1,301, which for an agricultural county speaks well for soil, products and general prosperity This is further evidenced by the production in 1900 of 3,067,250 bushels of corn, oats and rye, 203,313 bushels of Irish potatoes and 17,841 tons of timothy and clover hay—as also to the fact that it has on hand 56.998 head of live stock. As another evidence of prosperity th* value of the property of Marshall county, between the years 1890 and 1900, increased $5,138,010. It is not surprising, therefore, that Marshall county supports a prosperous agricultural society, and liberally patronizes the fair given under Its auspices, the average attendance being annually 8.0000. The value of the ran grounds and buildings of the society 1s given at $5,000. and the premiums awarded have always been paid In full and the society, with the exception of two year*,

has paid dividends of 10 per cent, on Its $5,000 o f capital stock and does not owe a dollar to any one. The society has a splendid speed track and holds the state record of 2:07 made by Castle’s William Mack In 1901. Boonville Fair Association—Warrick County. Warrick county had a population In 1900 of 22,329, a gain during the previous decade of LI6S. It has an area of 388 square miles, borders on the Ohio river, adjoins Vanderburg county on the east, Is justly famous for the production of tobacco, and

is rich In the deposits of coal. The Boonville Fair association was organized Feb. 7. 1896, and a fair was held in 1895, before the permanent organization was completed. The first officers of the association were: President, Clanor Pelzer; first vice-pres-ident, Henry C. Meyer; second vice-presi-dent, C. H. Taylor; secretary, S. N Taylor; treasurer, A. L. Beeler; general superintendent, T. A. Scalis. The association has held fairs annually and each fair has shown marked Improvement over the year before. The annual premiums on agricultural products and stock average about $1,200, and the purses for races amount to about $2,000, and the average attendance of the fair Is from 7,000 to 8,600 people. The fair grounds of the association are large, well shaded and amply supplied with water from the Boonville water works. The entrance to the grounds is just four squares from the public square, making them convenient for the people of the city. The fair buildings are large and commodious and the amphitheater will seat 2,500 people. Besides these the association has erected two large barns for the accommodation of race horses, which add Indefinitely to the attractiveness of the fair, especially to those who patronize the races, and the grounds and buildings are valued at SB,OOO. The association has prospered from the beginning of its career. It has no debts. On the contrary it has SI,OOO loaned and drawing interest. The present officers of the association are: President. Ciamon Pelzer; vice-presi-dent, C. H. Taylor; second vice-president, George J. Roth; secretary. I. F. Richardson; treasurer, A. L. Buler; general superintendent, C. C. Ferguson. The outlook for the Boonville association is eminently cheering and continuous prosperity seems to be guaranteed. Fulton County Agricultural and Mechanical Association. Fulton county has an area of 380 square miles of land having average fertility, which generally produces satisfactory crops of wheat, corn. oats, rye and barley. and in 1900 these cereals, excepting wheat, aggregated 2.611.197 bushels. The county produced in 1900 12,977 tons of timothy and clover hay, 62.748 bushels of Irish potatoes and had to Its credit 49,331 head of live stock. In 1900 Fulton county had a population of 17.453, a gain in ten years ot 707. and the value of its property between 1890 and 1900 increased $4,412,815. Such tlg-

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urea indicate that Fulton county is a good place to organize and maintain a vigorous agricultural association. In addition to Its farms and timber lands, Fulton county has numerous beautiful lakes, among them the justly celebrated Manitou lake, which has about thirty varieties of fish, with eight species of turtles. It is not surprising, -therefore, that anglers of the Izaak Walton type seek its waters to capture its finny treasures. Mr. F. F. More, secretary of the Fulton County Agricultural and Mechanical association, which was organized in 1857, writes: “I will answer your circular In short form, ’ ana says the association, with the exception

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of four years, has held fairs annually, which would be forty-one fairs. The first officers of the association were: President—William Mackey. Vice-President—William P. Ball. Secretary—David Pusling. Treasurer—Nathan Shields. The present officers of the association are: President—Arch Stinson. Vice-President—R P. True. Secretary—F. F. Moon. Treasurer—J. Dawson. The premiums paid by the association aggregate $2,200, but whether for one year or for forty-one years, we are not informed, and the attendance is stated at about 20,000. We are also Informed that the fair grounds and buildings are valued at $5,500. The secretary further says: “The fairs for the last two years have exceeded all others. Quite an interest is taken and prospects are very good for a large exhibit this year.” Clinton County Fair Association. Clinton county, in area, soil, productiveness. W’ealth and intelligence is an average county. Without large streams it Is well centered*and has the advantage of large railroad facilities to reach surrounding markets. It has an area of 4UB square miles of field and forests, and in 1990 produced 4,144,957 bushels of corn, oats and rye; 31,860 bushels of Irish potatoes. and 49.019 tons of timothy and clover hay, and its live stock amounted to 68,343 head. In 19u0 Clinton county had a population of 28,302, a gain of 932 in ten years, and the value of its property beteween 1890 and 1900 Increased $7,386,000. A good showing upon which the farmers of the county may feel encouraged In their efforts to maintain an agricultural association to still further promote the prosperity of the county. The Clinton County Fair association was organized in 1870, with Enos Hoover, president; Oscar S. Bayless, secretary, and Harmon Aughce, treasurer. The preAnt officers' of the association are: George Smith, president;, William Rose, vice-president; Joseph Heavilon, secretary: Hez M. Cohee. treasurer; James Snyder, superintendent of grounds, and J. A. "Heagcook, superintendent of privileges. The association has held fairs annually since its organization, and has paid premiums aggregating $150,000; the attendance has averaged 14,000 and the grounds and building are valued at SIO,OOO. The organization of the Clinton County Fair association wasfceffected by 100

stockholders composed of the progressive citizens of the county. It remained as a stock company until 1899, when a reorganization was made upon the plan of a partnership with limited liability. The history of the association is not unlike that of kindred institutions of the state. Many time* it was only by a strenuous effort that the association was kept alive. Three years ago it was handicapped with an indebtedness of over SI,OOO. This has since been paid and the management is now free from indebtedness and tn a prosperous condition, and the prospects for this season are flattering and, barring weather, it will prove one of the best years of the association. Premiums aggregating $8,500 are guarantefea in full. There are many special features, among which are the special premiums on agricultural products of Clinton county only, amounting to S7OO. The merchants of Frankfort and other towns of thie county are taking an interest heretofore not manifest, and are offering many special premiums on wheat, corn and products ot the dairy. All in all, Clinton county fair is second to none in the state and will continue to promote Improvements among the people of central Indiana. The Bedford, Lawrence County, Fair Association. In 1890 the Bedford Fair association was organized with: President—A. C. Vorip. Vlce-Presldenf—T. O. Daggy. Secretary—Frank O. Stannard. Treasurer—James McClelland. The present officers iof the association are: President—S. T. Zollman. Secretary—George W. McDaniel. Treasurer—Gus Meyer. The association has held annua! fairs since the date of its organization and the premiums it has paid aggregate $3.5.000. The fairs held by the association are well attended and the aggregate attendance is estimated at 100.000. The fair grounds and buildings are valued at SB,OOO. Lawrence county ite one of the large counties of the state, having an area of 438 square miles. It! is a well watered county and is fairly productive of the staple crops of the state, having produced in 190 i) 1,205,647 bushels of wheat, corn, cats and rye. It also produced 31,264 bushels of Irish potatoes, 35,975 tons of timothy and clover hjay, and had on hand 35.307 head of live stock. In 1900 Lawrence county iiad a population of 25.729, a gala in ten years of 5,957. and the value of Its property for the same period increased $3,081,670. In addition to Its agricultural products Lawrence county has immense deposits of oolitic limestone, one of the best known building stones of the United S The Bedford fair is the only one held in Lawrence county anti has always paid its premiums in full and the association anticipates a fair this year—l9o2—in all regards superior to any it has ever held. The race purses are all s3*lo each, and

GOLDEN JUBILEE Indiana State Fair INDIANAPOLIS, IND., September 15=19, 1902. The Greatest Live Stock, Agricultural, Horticultural, Fine Arts and Mechanical Show Ever Given in Indiana. ....$40,000 in Cash Prizes.... $20,000 for Harness Horses Sousa and His Famous Band 18th, Afternoon and Evening— Entries close September Bth. Excursion Rates on all Railroads. Exhibitors’ Tickets, $2.00. General Admission, 50 Cents. Admission at Niglit, 25 Cents. . . Carriages Free. For prize list and information address: rt. S. CLAYPOOL, Pres. CHARLES DOWNING, Sec’y.

under the management of the officers of the association the turfmen know they will get fair treatment and their money In full. Special attractions provided by the association always attract the old and the young and the quarry Interests of th* county, which pay out from $70,000 to SBO.000 a month for labor, shut down for thre* days during fair week, which contributes largely to the success of the fairs Dubois County Agricultural Society. Dubois takes rank among the most important counties of southern Indiana, having an area of 432 square miles, which include rich farming lands and a largo area of timber, and, In addition, largo deposits of coal, and. still more, it has a quality of clay pronounced by experts to be excellent for the manufacture of white crockery ware. It is a well-watered county, favorable for farming and stock raising, and some of its streams afford excellent water power. In 1900 Dubois county prouced, of wheat, corn, oats, ry* and barley, 2,8*30.101 bushels, 36.172 ton* of timothy and clover hay, 49,416 bushel* of Irish potatoes and had on hand 30,986 head of live stock. The population of Dubois county In 1900 was 20,357, * slight gain on 1890, and from 1890 to 1900 the value of its property increased $2,267,744. With such figures in view the conclusion will be that the farmers of Dubol* county may maintain a healthy, progressive and Influential agricultural association, and this is true of the county. Its association was organized in the spring of 1887, with the following board of officers: Herman Rothert, president; Christian Roettger, vice-president; David Reutepohler, treasurer, and E. R. Brundick, secretary. The present officer* ot the association are: President—E. W. Plckhardt. Vice-President—C. Moenkhaus. Secretary—H. C. Rothert. Treasurer —H. Duffendach. General Superintendent—H. Landgrebe. The secretary of the association says: "Annual fairs have been held and about $50,000 has been paid out in premiums. The average annual attendance has been about twelve thousand, the aggregate being 180.000 in fifteen years. Our grounds comprise forty acres containing the bestshaded grove in the state and a good half-mile track. “Value of grounds and buildings, $6,000. Three years ago the association was reorganized under the name of the Dubois County Fair association with the following stockholders: Joseph Birk, Joseph Greener, Andy Greener and H. C. Rothert. In the early 70's a fair was held at

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