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The first premium on wheat crops, was awarded to Peter {{Surname|Raudeburgh}}, for 408 10/60 bushels Russia wheat, grown on a field containing 10 39/100 acres; soil, sandy loam, commonly termed plain land, clover sod; 94 loads barn-yard manure applied about the first of June, then plowed under, harrowed twice, one and a half bushels seed sown to the acre, and plowed under, the 9th of October; harvested about the 8th of July (Competitors did not furnish statements of the expense of cultivation - hence the omission.)

The first premium on wheat crops, was awarded to Peter Raudeburgh, for 408 10/60 bushels Russia wheat, grown on a field containing 10 39/100 acres; soil, sandy loam, commonly termed plain land, clover sod; 94 loads barn-yard manure applied about the first of June, then plowed under, harrowed twice, one and a half bushels seed sown to the acre, and plowed under, the 9th of October; harvested about the 8th of July (Competitors did not furnish statements of the expense of cultivation - hence the omission.)

The second premium was awarded to Samuel {{Surname|Culter}}, for 115 1/2 bushels English wheat, (white variety,) grown on 3 acres and 18 rods; soil inclining to be sandy loam, with not less than a hundred stumps in the field; clover sod, broke up about the 15th of June, stirred the last of August, harrowed in the 16th of September; harvested 15th of July.

The second premium was awarded to Samuel Culter, for 115 1/2 bushels English wheat, (white variety,) grown on 3 acres and 18 rods; soil inclining to be sandy loam, with not less than a hundred stumps in the field; clover sod, broke up about the 15th of June, stirred the last of August, harrowed in the 16th of September; harvested 15th of July.

The first premium was awarded to Hugh {{Surname|Funk}}, for one acre of corn, producing 85 37/56 bushels, raised on second bottom; soil sandy loam, meadow sod, broke up 7 inches deep about the first of May, harrowed three times, marked out one way 3 1/2 feet apart, and planted in drills 19th of May; worked with double shovel plow four times, and hoed once.

The first premium was awarded to Hugh Funk, for one acre of corn, producing 85 37/56 bushels, raised on second bottom; soil sandy loam, meadow sod, broke up 7 inches deep about the first of May, harrowed three times, marked out one way 3 1/2 feet apart, and planted in drills 19th of May; worked with double shovel plow four times, and hoed once.

This society held its annual election on the last day of the fair, at which time the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

This society held its annual election on the last day of the fair, at which time the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:

Thomas {{Surname|Reed}}, president, Dalton

Thomas Reed, president, Dalton

Isaac {{Surname|John}}, vice-president, Wooster

Isaac John, vice-president, Wooster

James {{Surname|Johnson}}, secretary, Wooster

James Johnson, secretary, Wooster

Lucas {{Surname|Flattery}}, treasurer, Wooster

Lucas Flattery, treasurer, Wooster

Jacob {{Surname|Bowman}}, of Baughman; Hugh {{Surname|Funk}}, of Plain; Thomas S. {{Surname|Battles}}, of Clinton; J. H. {{Surname|Hitchcock}}, of East Union; David {{Surname|Robison}}, of Wooster, managers.

Jacob Bowman, of Baughman; Hugh Funk, of Plain; Thomas S. Battles, of Clinton; J. H. Hitchcock, of East Union; David Robison, of Wooster, managers.

The managers feel quite confident that much and lasting benefit will result from the organization of this society, and have no doubt, from the spirit manifested by all classes, that it will gain rapidly in public favor, that its numbers will be greatly increased and that the next annual fair of the society, will be all its most ardent friends could reasonably expect.

The managers feel quite confident that much and lasting benefit will result from the organization of this society, and have no doubt, from the spirit manifested by all classes, that it will gain rapidly in public favor, that its numbers will be greatly increased and that the next annual fair of the society, will be all its most ardent friends could reasonably expect.

This followed a murder on the fair grounds during the fair of 1879, and the incident gave the fair such a black eye that the man in charge of it-- it was a private enterprise in those days--gave up plans for holding the fair in 1880. In fact no fair was held for several years, and it was not until 1887 that the fair got back on a sound footing. The Ohio Legislature in that year had authorized the organization of county agricultural societies.

This followed a murder on the fair grounds during the fair of 1879, and the incident gave the fair such a black eye that the man in charge of it-- it was a private enterprise in those days--gave up plans for holding the fair in 1880. In fact no fair was held for several years, and it was not until 1887 that the fair got back on a sound footing. The Ohio Legislature in that year had authorized the organization of county agricultural societies.

Newspaper clippings of the murder and the trial which followed, reveal that the crime was committed on October 2, 1879. It occurred about 6 o'clock in the evening. The fair was over for the day, and practically everyone had left the grounds. Only from 50 to 100 persons remained at the scene when a fight developed in which two of the principals were John {{Surname|Tormie}}, who had something to do with one of the exhibits on the grounds, and John {{Surname|Callahan}}, of Wooster, who was accompanied by several other young men, including {{Surname|Saddler}} and {{Surname|McGowan}}.

Newspaper clippings of the murder and the trial which followed, reveal that the crime was committed on October 2, 1879. It occurred about 6 o'clock in the evening. The fair was over for the day, and practically everyone had left the grounds. Only from 50 to 100 persons remained at the scene when a fight developed in which two of the principals were John Tormie, who had something to do with one of the exhibits on the grounds, and John Callahan, of Wooster, who was accompanied by several other young men, including Saddler and McGowan.

The fight apparently developed over a minor incident, and soon terminated, but only temporarily, and then was resumed with renewed fury. A man named Martin went to the rescue of Tormie, and Callahan's friends rallied to his aid. In the mele Tormie was knocked to the ground, bleeding profusely from a serious wound. Callahan and at least one of his pals jumped on him. Right after than, according to the testimony given at the trial, Callahan was seen to stand up, close a pocket knife, and made a remark to the effect that Tormie wouldn't bother anyone else for a while. He didn't He was dead.

The fight apparently developed over a minor incident, and soon terminated, but only temporarily, and then was resumed with renewed fury. A man named Martin went to the rescue of Tormie, and Callahan's friends rallied to his aid. In the mele Tormie was knocked to the ground, bleeding profusely from a serious wound. Callahan and at least one of his pals jumped on him. Right after than, according to the testimony given at the trial, Callahan was seen to stand up, close a pocket knife, and made a remark to the effect that Tormie wouldn't bother anyone else for a while. He didn't He was dead.

Callahan and others were placed under arrest by Police Chief George {{Surname|Smyser}}, and Patrolman William {{Surname|Taggart}}, and placed in custody of Sheriff {{Surname|Coulter}} at the Wayne County Sheriff jail. Preliminaries to the trial kept him jailed for five months before he was tried. Callahan was convicted and sentenced to be hanged. The others got off with lesser sentences.

Callahan and others were placed under arrest by Police Chief George Smyser, and Patrolman William Taggart, and placed in custody of Sheriff Coulter at the Wayne County Sheriff jail. Preliminaries to the trial kept him jailed for five months before he was tried. Callahan was convicted and sentenced to be hanged. The others got off with lesser sentences.

On December 3, 1880, 14 months after the crime Callahan was hanged in the Wayne county jail-the only time the death penalty was every carried out in Wayne County.

On December 3, 1880, 14 months after the crime Callahan was hanged in the Wayne county jail-the only time the death penalty was every carried out in Wayne County.

An examination of records reveals that the murder was probably the last straw that caused the privately promoted fair to go on the rocks.

An examination of records reveals that the murder was probably the last straw that caused the privately promoted fair to go on the rocks.

The Agricultural society was organized in 1849 and immediately went ahead with plans for the first fair, held in 1850. This took place in a grove at the rear of what is now the Herman {{Surname|Freedlander}} home. This grove extended some distance north and south between Bever and Buckeye streets, and was desirable because it contained a stream where livestock; exhibited at the fair, could be water.

The Agricultural society was organized in 1849 and immediately went ahead with plans for the first fair, held in 1850. This took place in a grove at the rear of what is now the Herman Freedlander home. This grove extended some distance north and south between Bever and Buckeye streets, and was desirable because it contained a stream where livestock; exhibited at the fair, could be water.

Fairs were held there until 1859 when the board contracted with E. M. {{Surname|Quinby}}, Jr., for the lease of eight acres of land north of the present high school building. The land, west of Quinby ave., was bought for $1,333. Fairs were held there until 1889 when this land was sold to J. G. {{Surname|Troutman}} for $8,900, Main reason for the sale is that some of the directors wanted a larger grounds, and a longer race track, the Quinby track being only one third of a mile in length, and speed events, were largely running races.

Fairs were held there until 1859 when the board contracted with E. M. Quinby, Jr., for the lease of eight acres of land north of the present high school building. The land, west of Quinby ave., was bought for $1,333. Fairs were held there until 1889 when this land was sold to J. G. Troutman for $8,900, Main reason for the sale is that some of the directors wanted a larger grounds, and a longer race track, the Quinby track being only one third of a mile in length, and speed events, were largely running races.

The Society then contracted out for north of Route 30. The present Nicolay-Dancey and Borg-Warner plants are occupying a part of it.  

The Society then contracted out for north of Route 30. The present Nicolay-Dancey and Borg-Warner plants are occupying a part of it.  

The fair operated there until 1879, the year of the murder. It was too far from Wooster for people to walk and the fair never attained outstanding success there. The land was turned back to {{Surname|Branstetter}} in 1878 and the 1879 fair was operated by a group of individuals who released the grounds from Brainstetter.

The fair operated there until 1879, the year of the murder. It was too far from Wooster for people to walk and the fair never attained outstanding success there. The land was turned back to Branstetter in 1878 and the 1879 fair was operated by a group of individuals who released the grounds from Brainstetter.

The murder itself might have been survived has the fair been on a sound footing, but such was not the case, and the tragedy proved fatal to the fair as well as to Tormie.

The murder itself might have been survived has the fair been on a sound footing, but such was not the case, and the tragedy proved fatal to the fair as well as to Tormie.

For the first fair on the present grounds in 1887, receipts were $800. Last year they were approximately $60,000.

For the first fair on the present grounds in 1887, receipts were $800. Last year they were approximately $60,000.

<ref>'52 Fair First One Cancelled, But Murder In 1879 Brought Collapse Of Early Regime. By E. H. {{Surname|Hauenstein}}. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1952 August 7, p.</ref>

<ref>'52 Fair First One Cancelled, But Murder In 1879 Brought Collapse Of Early Regime. By E. H. Hauenstein. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1952 August 7, p.</ref>

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