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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1883 Excerpt: ...to publish the history of the Norman horses, which they have done at large expense. They have collected, by diligent research, all the available history from the most reliable French authorities concerning the French draft horses. The Register, published with it, of over 1,000 imported and native full-blood Norman horses, is a grand start in the; publication of the record or stud-book, and it shows the importance and demand for such a Register. MEMBERSHIP. The subject of what constitutes a membership was presented, and it was decided that membership in this Association should be confined to importers, breeders and owners of Norman horses, full-bloods or grades. The membership fee is one dollar. OFFICERS. (Elected Nov., 1882.) President--John Virgin, Fairbury, 111. Vice-Presidents--Jas. A. Perry, Wilmington, 111.; Horace Babeock, Onarga, 111. Secretary--T. Butterworth, Quincy, 111. Treasurer--Edw. Hodgson, El Paso, 111. Committee on Registry--Elmer Hull, Buckley, 111.; Isaiah Dillon, Bloomington, 111.; J. C. Morrison, Pontiac, 111.; Horace Babcock, Onarga, 111.; Martin Hodgson, Ottawa, 111. Board of Directors--H. C. Hefner, Paxton, 111.: T. Skillman, Petaluma, California; Ellis Dillon, Bloomington, 111.; Chauncey Bailey, Downer's Grove, 111.; W. E. Pritchard, Ottawa, 111.; James M. Rexroat, Macomb, 111.; G. W. Winters, Westville, Ind.; Albert Farlow, Minnesota Junction, Minn.; H. D. Blough, Fairfield, Iowa; Dr. C. B. Eddy, Finchville, Ky.; Henry G. Alvord, Mountainville, N. Y.; Mr. Caffee, Marion, Ohio. The Illinois Shorthorn Breeders' Association. By A. Hostetter, Mt. Carroll, Secretary. In pursuance of a plan suggested by certain Shorthorn breeders of Illinois, an informal meeting of the Shorthorn breeders then in attendance at the sales being held at Dext...
