Day in the Life

Oct 5, 1869

Journal Entry

October 05, 1869 ~ Tuesday

5. The fair opened this morning at 9 oclok & the House
was soon a solid Jam. The stock was also Brought
in this Morning & the awarding committies met at 9 ock
I got the following Premium 1 premium on the Best draft
Mare $25 on a 3 year old draft Hors $10 on a 2 year old
stud $10 On the Best Ayershire cow $20 total $65.
I had the society sheep on my Hands & they drew
several premiums I had a vary laborious time in making
pens chasing sheep & attending to the wants of the fair

Oct 5, 1869