Horsemen at an Event in Ruddle, Pendleton County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1910
Description:
Taken in long field on S. M. Conrad farm at Ruddle. From left to right- Sam Harper, Foster Hendrick, Jud Ruddle, John Preston Ruddle, Baxton Harper, Leon Wimer. In the main tournament, Foster Hendrick placed first, Preston Ruddle second, and Jud Ruddle third. For graceful riding Baxton Harper got first badge, Preston Ruddle second, Sam Harper third, and Jud Ruddle fourth. Foster Hendrick crowned Miss Fannie Dahmer queen of love and beauty. Preston Ruddle crowned Miss Clara Ruddle first maid. Jud Ruddle crowned Miss Jessie Painter second maid. Baxton Harper crowned Miss Virgil Judy third maid. Sam Harper crowned Miss Estella Evick fourth maid. The day ended with a dinner given by S. M. Conrad.
