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1870
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: John Ellwood
Vice President: James Toay, William E Rowe, Harker Spensley
Secretary: W.L. Abbott
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskin
Dates: October 5, 6, & 7, 1870
Receipts: $3,123.60
Disbursement: $3,123.60
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg. 580).
Mineral Point- Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: James Toay (Linden)
Vice President:
Secretary: S. D. Gaylord
Treasurer: George Henry
Dates: September 8, 9, 10, 1870
Receipts: None listed
Disbursement: None listed
(Resource: Newspaper article from the Dodgeville Chronicle August 4,
1870)
Newspaper Article from the Dodgeville Chronicle August 4, 1970
reported the first fair in Mineral Point was held in1870.
_ " Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association -
A preliminary meeting of the citizens of Mineral Point and vicinity was
held at the city hall in the afternoon of May 8, 1871, to discuss the
propriety of organizing a society for the encouragement of agriculture
and mechanical pursuits. The meeting was called to order by Dr. George
D. Wilber, and, upon motion of John J. Ross, James Toay was appointed
Chairman and William H. Peck, Secretary. After an exchange of views, a
committee, consisting of Dr. G.D. Wilber, James H. Spensley and John J.
Ross was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws, which was
reported and adopted at the next meeting of the society May 22, 1871.
The organization being effected, the society then procured a lease of
seventeen acres of land from John J. Ross, which they
fitted up for, and held the first fair early in September of 1871. The
excellent management of the officers and executive committee rendered
this first effort a flattering success. A half-mile track for
horse-racing was made, and succeeding fairs were held in 1872-1873.
Early in 1874, the members of this society desiring to conform to the
State Laws, and thereby receive State Aid, adopted March 5, Article
of Association, signed by John H. Vivian, Thomas Priestley, R.D.
Pulford, John Clowney, John J. Ross, H.M. Oliver, T.S. Ansley and John
Hoare. The first section of those articles declared, 'This society shall
be known and designated as 'The Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial
Association,' and shall be located at the city of Mineral Point, Iowa
County, Wisconsin, where all its meetings, fairs and exhibitions shall
be held. The purposes of this association are hereby declared to be the
encouragement of the agricultural and mineral resources of Southwestern
Wisconsin.' The membership of this society is limited to the territory
embracing Iowa, LaFayette and Grant Counties. Successful fairs have been
held annually, the society never yet failing to pay premiums and
legitimate expenses in full. The association have just completed
negotiations for the purchase of new ground, consisting of thirty acres,
west of and adjoining Graceland Cemetery. This excellent location, when
fitted with race course, floral hall, stalls, etc., will cost the
society $3,500. The present (1881)floral hall was erected in 1875, at a
cost of $1,200." (Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin
1881.Publisher: Chicago, Western Historical Company. Reproduction done
by Whipporwill Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.705-706 ).
1871
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: John Ellwood
Vice President: James Toay, L.W. Joiner, William E. Rowe
Secretary: John T. Pryor
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskins
Dates: September 20, 21, &22, 1871
Receipts: $1499.68
Disbursement: $ 1,314.87
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.580 ).
Mineral Point- Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: James Toay (Linden)
Vice President: William Bainbridge, (Mifflin) Isaac Comfort (Eden),
Charles Dunn (M.P.), John J. Van Metre (or Vanmetra)(Fayette)
Secretary: S.D. Gaylord
Treasurer: George Henry
Receipts: None listed
Disbursement: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.706).
1872
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: Samuel W. Reese
Vice President: James Toay, W.E. Rowe, John Lees
Secretary: John T. Pryor
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskins
Dates: September 17, 18 &19, 1872
Receipts: $1,066.81
Disbursements: $1,069.64
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.580 ).
Mineral Point - Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: James Toay
Vice President: William Buckingham, J.B. Johnson, I.C. Comfort, S.
Harker
Secretary: T.S. Ansley
Treasurer: Thomas Priestly
Receipts: None listed
Disbursement: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.706 ).
1873
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: Joel Whitman
Vice President: William Rowe, J. Hallum, Clark Hickcox
Secretary: John Ralph
Treasurer: Richard Carter
Dates: September 10, 11, &12, 1873
Receipts: $1,366
Disbursements: $ 1,321.95
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.581 ).
Mineral Point - Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: James Toay
Vice President: I.C. Comfort, J.B. Johnson, N. K. Van Metre,
Cornelius De Long, J. McWilliam
Secretary: T.S. Ansley
Treasurer: Thomas Priestley
Receipts: None listed
Disbursements: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.706 ).
1874
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: Joel Whitman
Vice President: William Rowe, J. Hallum, Clark Hickcox
Secretary: John Ralph
Treasurer: Richard Carter
Dates: September 23,24 & 25, 1874
Receipts: None listed
Disbursements: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.581 ).
Mineral Point - Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: John H. Vivian
Vice President: I.C. Comfort, J.Clowney, C. De Long, N. K. Van Metre,
William Buckingham
Secretary: T.S. Ansley
Treasurer: Thomas Priestly
Receipts: None listed
Disbursements: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.706 ).
1875
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: John Ellwood
Vice President: Richard Wade, Clark Hickcox, Joseph Hallum
Secretary: J.T. Prior
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskins
Dates: September 29, 30 & October 1, 1875
Receipts: None listed
Disbursements: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.581 ).
Mineral Point - Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: R.D. Pulford
Vice President: I.C. Comfort, J.C. Kirkpatrick, John Clowney, J.H.
Earnest, J.J. Davis
Secretary: T.S. Ansley
Treasurer: Thomas Priestley
Receipts: None listed
Disbursements: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.706 ).
1876
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: John Ellwood
Vice President: C.C. Watkins
Secretary: J.T. Pryor Jr.
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskins
Dates: September 26, 27 & 28, 1876
Receipts: $2,115.76
Disbursement: $1,625.65
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.581 ).
Mineral Point- Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: J.H. Vivian
Vice Presidents: William Lanyon, G.C. Weathersby, J. J. Davis, I.C.
Comfort, J.C. Kirkpatrick
Secretary: T.S. Ansley
Treasurer; Thomas Priestley
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.706).
1877
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: John Ellwood
Vice President; James Toay, Clark Hickcox, T. M. Jones
Secretary: J.T. Pryor Jr.
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskins
Dates: September 25, 26 & 27, 1877
Receipts: None listed
Disbursement: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.581 ).
Mineral Point - Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: J.H. Vivian
Vice President: I.C. Comfort, W. Lanyon Jr., J. C. Kirkpatrick, W.
Buckingham
Secretary: T.S. Ansley
Treasurer: Thomas Priestley
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg. 706).
1878
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: John Ellwood
Vice President: James Toay, Clark Hickcox, T.M Jones
Secretary: James J. Hoskins
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskins
Dates: September 25, 26 & 27, 1878
Receipts: $2,257.06
Disbursement: $ 1,567.26
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.581 ).
Mineral Point - Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: William Henry
Vice President: I.C. Comfort, Owen Wright, J. Elwood, N. K. VanMetre,
R. D. Pulford
Secretary: T.S. Ansley
Treasurer: Thomas Priestly
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg. 706 ).
1879
Dodgeville - Iowa County Agricultural Society
President: M.J. Briggs
Vice President: T.M. Jones, I.C. Comfort, Clark Hickcox
Secretary: William H. Prideaux
Treasurer: Samuel Hoskins (in one of the books in Dodgeville Room
Samuel is crossed out and James J. is added)
Dates: September 24, 25 & 26, 1879
Receipts: $2,517.08
Disbursements: $2,210.17
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg.581 ).
Mineral Point - Southwestern Wisconsin Industrial Association
President: J.H. Vivian
Vice President: J.W. Rewey, N.K. Van Metre, Francis Little, Edwin
Johnson, R.D. Pulford
Secretary :Delos P. Beech
Treasurer: Thomas Priestley
Receipts: None listed
Disbursements: None listed
(Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin 1881.Publisher: Chicago,
Western Historical Company. Reproduction done by Whipporwill
Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg. 706).
May 22, 1879 telegraph lines were completed between Dodgeville
and Mineral Point (Resource: History of Iowa County Wisconsin
1881.Publisher: Chicago, Western Historical Company. Reproduction done
by Whipporwill Publications: Evansville, IN. Pg. 755).
Establishing Railroad 1879 "Mineral Point and Dodgeville
are 8 miles apart, with no connecting railroad. Time and time and time
again the proposal of uniting the two by means of steel rails, has been
earnestly agitated and considered In 1879 we understand that the
proposition will also provide for the location of a depot east of the
fair grounds, between the lines of Division and Chappel Streets, and
that the road shall be completed to Dodgeville during the coming
year."(Resource: "Memoirs of Iowa County Wisconsin" Vol.
1, In 2 vol.. Edited by George and Robert Crawford. Published:
Northwestern Historical Association 1913. pg. 181-182).
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