”Thus Colonel Younger concludes his sketch, but with that true spirit of gentlemanly instinct he has given praise to all except himself. To his energy and ability the society owes much; it is said that it was through his devotion that the grounds were ultimately purchased and the sum of seven thousand dollars subscribed to construct the grand stand, while the credit reflected on his exhibits at the State and county fairs, is cast back upon this valley, and the society of which he is so prominent a member, in such a manner as must be gratifying to all. The following are the names of those who agreed to lend the society one hundred dollars, and wait until the association could pay it back from the proceeds of the stand: …Wm. R. Ware, …”

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