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| | + | |content= Organized in 1833, reorganized 1849; and reorganized again in 1987 under a new Legislative Act. |
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| − | | foundation = [[Wooster, Ohio]] ({{Start date|1833}})<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> Reorganized 12-01-1849<ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref>; 1887 Reorganized under new Legislative Act<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref>
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| − | "Agricultural exhibitions (commonly called fairs) were held off and on in the Wooster area long before the Society was organized." The exhibits were mostly horses, cattle, sheep and poultry. Some entrepreneurs may have an invention or two to showcase, but not a lot of commercial exhibits. Early fairs during the mid-1880s did not offer food stands or dining halls. It is worth noting that the supply of water for man or animals came from the stream. Fairs were held to help farmers network and improve raising animals and crops. -- Betsy Bower. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref>
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| − | ==Locations==
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| − | * {{Address | number=199 | street=Vanover St. | city=Wooster | state=Ohio | zip=44691 | categorize=true | primary=true | township=Wooster }}
| + | |title=[[Wayne County Agricultural Society Timeline|Wayne County Agricultural Society Timeline]] |
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| + | |title=[[Wayne County Agricultural Society Historical Documents|Wayne County Agricultural Society Historical Documents]] |
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| − | ==Comprehensive History== | + | {{cta |
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| − | ===Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833===
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| − | * The Wayne County Agricultural society was organized in 1833, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Columbus.
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| − | Only seven county societies were organized in Ohio before that date. These were Trumbull, 1818; Washington, 1819; Hamilton, 18919; Ashtabula, 1823; Portage, 1825; Geauga, 1826, and Athens, 1828.
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| − | The local society was set up under provisions of the Act of 1832 Legislature of Ohio, which provided for organization of agricultural societies. A report on the agricultural conditions in the county was filed with the House of Representatives Dec. 7, 1833, and is recorded in the House Journal of 1834.
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| − | The House committee examining the report said, "The society is now a prosperous condition and much benefit is expected to be derived from the society."
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| − | Yearly reports were made on crops and livestock production in the county, weather conditions, improvements and progress.
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| − | These reports on all Ohio counties are on file at the Department of Agriculture in Columbus, and in the library at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster.
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| − | The Wayne County Agricultural society was reorganized under the Act of 1846 on Dec. 1, 1849; and a fair was held at Wooster on Oct. 10-11 1850. This was the first county fair held here. It was first county fair held here. It was staged on a small fairgrounds near where the Freedlander residences is now located on N. Bever street.
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| − | The fair was moved to its present site in 1902. The 1953 fair plant, which would require $1,000,000 to replace today, has been entirely developed in the last half century and largely in the last 25 years. The county owns the fairgrounds, and there is no debt on it. <ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref>
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| − | ===May 20, 1850 - Board of Directors, James Johnson, secretary===
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| − | * "The members of the Wayne County Agricultural Society and all other interested are requested to meet at the court house in Wooster, Saturday at 10 o'clock a.m. A full attendance is earnestly required as the necessary arrangements will then be made for holding the first annual fair of said Society. The members will also hear in mind that the sum of one dollar should be paid on or before that day. This is actually necessary in order to enable the board of directors to draw from the state fund like sum and to publish a list of premiums to be awarded." -- By order of the board of directors, James {{Surname|Johnson}}, secretary, Wooster, May 20, 1850 <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref>
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| − | ===First fair, October 10-11, 1850===
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| − | * Report filed with the State of Ohio - 230 Members joined the Wayne County Agricultural Society with 181 paid their $1 fee <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref>
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| − | ===These Men Were On Original County Fair Board Which Functioned 100 Years Ago===
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| − | * Officers and directors of the first Wayne county fair, 100 years ago, were:
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| − | Thomas {{Surname|Reed}}, president; Dalton; Isaac {{Surname|Johnson}}, vice president, Wooster; James {{Surname|Johnson}}, secretary, Wooster; Lucas {{Surname|Flattery}}, treasurer, Wooster; managers, Jacob {{Surname|Bowman}}, Baughman Twp; Hugh {{Surname|Funk}}, Plain Twp.; J. H. {{Surname|Hitchcock}}, East Union Twp; and David {{Surname|Robison}}, Wooster.
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| − | Mr. {{Surname|Reed}}, a veteran of the War of 1812, was the grandfather of Jay {{Surname|Reed}}, of Weilersville and of Charles {{Surname|Reed}}, Burton City.
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| − | Lucas {{Surname|Flattery}} was the father of T. L. {{Surname|Flattery}}, Wooster insurance man, and was one of the organizers of the Wooster Cemetery association, where he served as superintendent in 1853-54.
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| − | Bowman, Funk and Battles were farmers in their respective townships, Mr. Funk, born in Virginia in 1802, was the grandfather of Mrs. W. D. {{Surname|Cummins}} and W. D. {{Surname|Funk}}, of Wooster, and of Paul {{Surname|Funk}}, Jeromesville. Mr. {{Surname|Battles}} was the father of the late Dr. W. J. {{Surname|Battles}}, and the grandfather of Mrs. David {{Surname|Slaybaugh}}, of Wooster. He died in 1900 at the age of 99 years.
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| − | David {{Surname|Robison}} was born at Chambersburg, Pa., in 1793, and came to Wooster from Zanesville in 1813, after which he made his home here. He established a tannery at the present location of the Weitzel dry cleaning establishment, and in 1832 established Robison's mill just south of the end of Pittsburg ave., a mill which operated until comparatively recent years. He was a farmer for some years, and also engaged in business enterprises in Fredericksburg, Jeromesville, Rowsburg and Ashland. Walter {{Surname|Robison}}, Nold ave., Wooster, is a descendant of a brother of David {{Surname|Robison}}, and a great-granddaughter, Ann J. {{Surname|Robison}}, lives in Toledo, were David's son, Dave Jr.; located during his lifetime. He died in 1870. The photograph reproduced here was taken in 1848, just a year before he was named a member of the first fair board.
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| − | Isaac {{Surname|Johnson}}, another member of the original fair board, was born July 23, 1903 and was married to Rachel {{Surname|Earnest}} on January 1, 1829. He died February 24th, 1869.
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| − | ==Wayne County Fair Board==
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| − | ===President===
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| − | ====Thomas Reed, 1849- ====
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| − | ====James Ihrig====
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| − | ====William Taggart====
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| − | ====D. S. Tintsman====
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| − | ====William Armstrong, 1891====
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| − | ====G. J. Ebright, 1897-1898====
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| − | [[File:G. J. Ebright.PNG|150px|right|G. J. Ebright, 1897-1898]]
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| − | ====John Sidle, 1899-1901====
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| − | ====Mike Hartzler, 1967- ====
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| − | ====Harold D. Miller, 1971- ====
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| − | ====Isaac Johnson, 1849- ====
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| − | ====Mike Totten====
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| − | ====William Taggart====
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| − | ====Harry W. Graber, 1948- ====
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| − | ====Harry Mykrantz, 1961- ====
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| − | ====Jones Alexander, 1971====
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| − | ===Secretary===
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| − | ====James Johnson, 1849-1853====
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| − | [[File:James Johnson.PNG|150px|left|James Johnson, 1849-1853; 1857-1863]]
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| − | ====George Rex, 1854====
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| − | ====T. A. Adair, 1855-1856====
| + | "Agricultural exhibitions (commonly called fairs) were held off and on in the Wooster area long before the Society was organized." The exhibits were mostly horses, cattle, sheep and poultry. Some entrepreneurs may have an invention or two to showcase, but not a lot of commercial exhibits. Early fairs during the mid-1880s did not offer food stands or dining halls. It is worth noting that the supply of water for man or animals came from the stream. Fairs were held to help farmers network and improve raising animals and crops. -- Betsy Bower. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> ({{Start date|1833}})<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> Reorganized 12-01-1849<ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref>; 1887 Reorganized under new Legislative Act<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> |
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| − | ====James Johnson, 1857-1863==== | + | ==Quick Facts== |
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| − | ====I. N. Kinney, 1887-1900====
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| − | ====William Armstrong, 1901====
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| − | [[File:William Armstrong.PNG|150px|left|William Armstrong, 1901]]
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| − | ====G. J. Ebright, 1902-1921====
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| − | ====Walter C. Foster, 1922-1928====
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| − | ====Walter J. Buss, 1928-1968====
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| − | [[File:Walter J. Buss.PNG|150px|right|Walter J. Buss, 1928-1968]]
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| − | ====Max H. Kister, 1969-1985====
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| − | [[Max H. Kister]]
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| − | Max H. {{Surname|Kister}}
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| − | ====Richard "Pete" Armstrong, 1985-2016====
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| − | [[Richard "Pete" Armstrong]]
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| − | Pete {{Surname|Armstrong}}
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| − | ====Matt Martin, 2016-Present====
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| − | [[Matt Martin]]
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| − | Matt {{Surname|Martin}}
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| − | ====Lucas Flattery, 1849- ====
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| − | Al {{Surname|Wilson}}
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| − | ===Junior Fair, Secretary/Treasurer===
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| − | ====Beverly Finley, 1961- ====
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| | * 1833 - Wayne County Agricultural Society was organized according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Columbus<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> | | * 1833 - Wayne County Agricultural Society was organized according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Columbus<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> |
| | * 1849 - December 01, Members of the first Wayne County Agricultural Society was reorganized. <ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1849 - December 01, Members of the first Wayne County Agricultural Society was reorganized. <ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| − | * 1850 - October 10-11, Wayne County's first "official" fair was held on land owned by D. I. {{Surname|Liggett}} on N. Bever St. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | + | * 1850 - October 10-11, Wayne County's first "official" fair was held on land owned by D. I. Liggett on N. Bever St. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| | * 1859 or earlier - Wayne County Fair expanded two a three day event and the Agricultural Society purchased an 8-acre tract north of what was then Spring Street (area north of Park Avenue and south of Foster Path). Ephraim Quinby Jr. sold the land for $1,333. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1859 or earlier - Wayne County Fair expanded two a three day event and the Agricultural Society purchased an 8-acre tract north of what was then Spring Street (area north of Park Avenue and south of Foster Path). Ephraim Quinby Jr. sold the land for $1,333. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| | * 1962 - Carnival fair style reached Wayne County, Ohio. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1962 - Carnival fair style reached Wayne County, Ohio. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| − | * 1869 - Site was sold by the fair board to J. G. {{Surname|Troutman}} for $8,900. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | + | * 1869 - Site was sold by the fair board to J. G. Troutman for $8,900. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| | * 1871 - Agricultural Society announced, "We hope to see this exhibition well attended by all classes of persons. We can all well afford one or two days in the year in which t enjoy ourselves and make acquaintances. It is well for the farmer to mingle and converse with other farmers and men of other business and thus learn the ways, customs, terms, needs and improvements of all. It certainly would be a relief to the mechanic for two or three days at least in the year to leave his shop, and associate with men who labor in other channels of industry, to take their wives and little ones and enjoy a couple of days out in the open air. And for the professional man a little out-door exercise and sport would only invigorate his mind for the hard mental work which is before him. We would say to all, then, go to the Fair; take your family along with you, and a good mid-day luncheon also. The grounds of the Society are large and there are plenty of pleasant places for open air family dinners-- to go one and all and have a good pleasant time together. These Societies were formed originally for the improvements of Agricultural products, stock etc. and this still continues to be one of their principal object; but,the people have come to look upon fair days... as a time when people come together to see each other, to form new acquaintances, and to have a few days of respite and recreation from the cares, business and works of life." <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1871 - Agricultural Society announced, "We hope to see this exhibition well attended by all classes of persons. We can all well afford one or two days in the year in which t enjoy ourselves and make acquaintances. It is well for the farmer to mingle and converse with other farmers and men of other business and thus learn the ways, customs, terms, needs and improvements of all. It certainly would be a relief to the mechanic for two or three days at least in the year to leave his shop, and associate with men who labor in other channels of industry, to take their wives and little ones and enjoy a couple of days out in the open air. And for the professional man a little out-door exercise and sport would only invigorate his mind for the hard mental work which is before him. We would say to all, then, go to the Fair; take your family along with you, and a good mid-day luncheon also. The grounds of the Society are large and there are plenty of pleasant places for open air family dinners-- to go one and all and have a good pleasant time together. These Societies were formed originally for the improvements of Agricultural products, stock etc. and this still continues to be one of their principal object; but,the people have come to look upon fair days... as a time when people come together to see each other, to form new acquaintances, and to have a few days of respite and recreation from the cares, business and works of life." <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| | * 1873 - First place was awarded a red ribbon (practice used today in Canada). <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1873 - First place was awarded a red ribbon (practice used today in Canada). <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
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| | * 1875 - The Fair board permitted croquet to be played on the fairgrounds. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1875 - The Fair board permitted croquet to be played on the fairgrounds. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| | * 1876 - Livestock sale was added. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1876 - Livestock sale was added. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| − | * 1878 - The Wayne County Fair was experiencing financial difficulties and the Branstetter Crossing was sold back to Andrew {{Surname|Branstetter}}. The [[Wayne County Independent Agricultural Society]] continued to operate a fair at this location for several years. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | + | * 1878 - The Wayne County Fair was experiencing financial difficulties and the Branstetter Crossing was sold back to Andrew Branstetter. The [[Wayne County Independent Agricultural Society]] continued to operate a fair at this location for several years. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| − | * 1879 - October 2, John {{Surname|Tormie}} was mistaken for another man and killed following a lengthy fight on the fairgrounds. His assailant became the only man ever sentenced in a Wayne County Courtroom to be hanged. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | + | * 1879 - October 2, John Tormie was mistaken for another man and killed following a lengthy fight on the fairgrounds. His assailant became the only man ever sentenced in a Wayne County Courtroom to be hanged. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| | * 1878 - During this period of time the fair continued to have financial trouble. But, the Agricultural Society never disbanded, but no exhibition was held for a period of seven years. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> | | * 1878 - During this period of time the fair continued to have financial trouble. But, the Agricultural Society never disbanded, but no exhibition was held for a period of seven years. <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15.</ref> |
| | * 1887 - Wayne County Agricultural Society was reorganized under a new Legislative Act.<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> | | * 1887 - Wayne County Agricultural Society was reorganized under a new Legislative Act.<ref> Wayne Co Fair Board Organized In 1833. Daily Record, Wooster, Ohio. 1953- September 11</ref> |
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| − | * "''Resolved'' That the thanks of this Society be tendered to William {{Surname|Turner}}, Esq. for his able ... and eloquent address delivered on the present occasion.
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| − | ** ''Resolved'' That the interests of this Society demand that a copy of said address should be placed in the hands of every farmer and laboring man in the county and that a committee of three be appointed to solicit from Mr. {{Surname|Turner}} a copy of said address for publication.
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| − | Thomas {{Surname|Robison}}, G. W. {{Surname|Donnelly}} and S. {{Surname|Kaufman}} Esqs. were appointed said committee.
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| − | ** ''Resolved'' That James {{Surname|Johnson}} for his untiring exertions and labors to organize this Society and advance its interests, deserve the approbation and patronage of the citizens of the county.
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| − | ** ''Resolved'' That the thanks of this Society be presented to the ladies of the county for their presence and efficient aid on this occasion.
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| − | ** ''Resolved'' That the board of managers be requested to prepare a brief history of the proceedings of this meeting, including the names of successful competitors for premiums. The reports of awarding committees, the annual address, an abstract of the treasurer's report and such other information as they may deem appropriate and publish the same in pamphlet form for each member of the Society and for general distribution.
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| − | ** ''Resolved'' That a committee of three be appointed to present the names of suitable persons to fill the offices of this Society for the ensuing year.
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| − | ** "Which committee, having retired, soon reported the following list of officers for the ensuing year. Thomas {{Surname|Reed}} of Sugarcreek, President; Isaac {{Surname|Johnson}} of Wayne vice president; James {{Surname|Johnson}} of Wooster, secretary; Lucas {{Surname|Flattery}} of Wooster, treasurer; managers, 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.
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| − | ** "The following resolutions were then offered and adopted.
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| − | ** ''Resolved'' That the thanks of this Society be tendered to Jacob {{Surname|Miller}}, Esq. of Ashland County, Nathaniel {{Surname|Pierce}}, Esq. of Medina County and David {{Surname|Cox}}, Esq. of Holmes County for meeting with the Society and acting on awarding committees.
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| − | ** ''Resolved'' That the editors of the respective papers of Wooster be requested to publish the proceedings of this meeting in their journals.
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| − | -- (Signed) James {{Surname|Johnson}}, secretary" <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15, p.3.</ref>
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| − | * In addition to the premium list, which was prepared and published listing all of the first winners, the Society's report to the state included a treasurer's report stating that $187 had been received from members and $150 from the County Auditor, making receipts $337. Premiums and expenses totaled $236.66, leaving a balance of $100.34.
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| − | ** "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.
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| − | -- (Signed) Thomas {{Surname|Reed}}, president" <ref>1849-1886: Early Fairs Faced Growing Pains, Changes of Location. Daily Record. Wooster, Ohio. 1998 August 15, p. 3.</ref>
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