Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 10, 1901, p. 1, col. 4.
"The Horse Is King
Second Night of the Show Attracts Another Large Crowd.
Mrs. Maddux Wins Again.
Popular Warrenton Rider Takes First Prize in Class No. 29.
The Enthusiasm Was Great.
Exibition Last Evening Appeared to More Mightily Please the Spectators Than on the Night Preceding—Summary Showing the Winners.
That the horse is king when he wants to rule is being fully demonstrated at the Horse Show this week. …
In the Boxes. Among those in the boxes were the following: … No. 7—Mr. H. M. Sackett, Lynchburg, Va., and Mrs. Daisy Bland Winston. …"
The Times (Richmond, Va.), April 15, 1902, p. 3, col. 5.
"Horse Show at Lynchburg.
To Follow the Richmond Show—Held Under a Big Tent.—(Special Dispatch to The Times)—Lynchburg, Va., April 14.—Lynchburg will have a horse show this fall and it will be under the management of Mr. C. W. Smith, of Warrenton. While all arrangements are not as yet completed it will doubtless follow close upon the Richmond show in October, and, as Mr. Smith will manage both, all the entries for Richmond will be secured for Lynchburg.
The performance here will be under an immense canvas, to protect the horses and people in the event of bad weather.
Prominent among the gentlemen interested may be mentioned Messrs. Henry M. Sackett, A. P. Craddock, R. D. Apperson, C. S. Adams, C. M. Guggenheimer, S. T. Withers and E. P. Miller."
Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), April 16, 1902, p. 7, col. 5.
"Lynchburg Horse-Show.
Lynchburg, Va., April 15.—(Special.) Gentlemen interested in the improvement of horseflesh are arranging for a horse show to be held in this city some time in October, following close upon that held in Richmond. Mr. C. W. Smith, of Warrenton, the manager of the Richmond Horse Show, will also conduct the affairs of the one held here, and in this way the owners of many of the prize-winners from Richmond will find it convenient to bring their animals here.
An immense tent will be used for the occasion, and every frature that has made horse shows a success elsewhere will be tried here, while good money awards will be offered for the best exhibits.
Among those who are prominent in this new movement are Messrs. Henry M. Sackett, A. P. Craddock, R. D. Apperson, C. S. Adams, C. M. Guggenheimer, S. T. Withers, and E. P. Miller."
The Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), May 31, 1902, p. 7, col. 7.
"Albemarle Horse-Show Association.
Charlottesville, Va., May 31.—(Special.)— … The Albemarle Horse Show Association has elected the following honorary vice-president: Colonel R. H. Dulaney, Upperville; R. P Page, Berryville; C. A. Heinekin, Manassas; John U. Detrick, Orange; Lewis P. Nelson, Culpeper; W. Goolden Davis, Warrenton; W. P. Kind, Front Royal; J. T. Anderson, Richmond; J. C. Stigle, Harrisonburg; S. H. Ball, Leesburg, and H. M. Sackett, Leesburg."
[Transcriber's note: H. M. Sackett should probably be listed from Lynchburg, not Leesburg.]
The Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), July 6, 1902, p. 20, col. 2.
"Have a Horse-Show. Lynchburg Planning for a Big Affair This Fall. The Company Has Organized. Its Capital Stock Is $4,500—Four Thousand Will Be Given in Prizes. Show Will Be Held in a Great Tent.
Lynchburg, Va., July 5.—(Special.)—Lynchburg has definitely decided to have a horse show this fall. Four thousand five hundred dollars has been subscribed to the capital stock of a company, to be known as the Lynchburg Horse Show Association; in addition to this the business interests of the city have contributed $2,500 to assist in making the initial performance a success, and plans are well under way for an exhibition which bids fair to be the biggest thing of the kind Lynchburg ever had.
To Be Held in October. The first annual show will be held October 22d to 24, the week following Richmond's show, under a tent with a seating capacity of 4,000 people. Four thousand dollars will be offered in prizes. The officers of the association are: H. M. Sackett, president; John A. Faulkner, secretary and treasurer, and C. W. Smith, of Warrenton, Va., manager."
Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), July 30, 1902, p. 8, col. 1.
"A Great Horse Show
Will Be a Fine Exhibition at Charlottesville To-morrow.
A Long List of Entries.
The Number Is Much Larger Than the Management Expected—Many Well-Known Horses Will Compete. Visitors Are Arriving.
Charlottesville, Va., July 29.—(Special.)—The Albemarle Horse Show will open at Jefferson Park Thursday morning with a fine list of entries, … Among the well-known exhibitors are … H. M. Sackett, Lynchburg; … The Entries. The official program for the first day is as follows: … Class 8—Roadsters; best 5-year-old and over; to be shown in harness— … 7. Helen H. (F. M. Sackett); … Class 11—Horses in Harness; all ages; 15½ hands high and under; to be shown in harness— … 4. Helen H., (H. M. Sackett); …."
The Times (Richmond, Va.), July 30, 1902, p. 5, col. 5
"Bright Prospect for Horse Show
Charlottesville the Mecca of Lovers of the Sport.
The Prominent Lady Riders
Mrs. Blair Johnson Demonstrates Her Skill When Her Horse Falls in the Streets of the City—Courtland H. Smith Leads in Number.
(Special Dispatch to The Times.) Charlottesville, Va., July 29.—The Albemarle Horse Show which open [sic] Thursday morning, promises to be the best exhibition ever held in this part of the State. Visitors from all sections of the State are arriving, and by tomorrow night the city hotels will be well filled. An unusually attractive program has been arranged and a handsome premium list offered, and entries have been made far surpassing the most sanguine expectations of the managers. …
Home Horses. … Class 8—Roadsters—Monticola Farm, Howardsville; J. Tatnall Lea, Philadelphia; W. E. Boeing; H. M. Sackett, Lynchburg; M. B. Langhorne, Greenwood; Mrs. W. C. Reed; Joel M. Cochran, Charlottesville. …"
The Times (Richmond, Va.), July 31, 1902, p. 2, col. 4.
"Albemarle Horse Show Begins To-Day
Over Three Hundred Entries in All the Classes—A Large Crowd Expected.
(Special Dispatch to The Times) Charlottesville, Va., July 30.—The city is alive with preparations for the opening of the Horse Show to-morrow. … Entries—Second Day. … Class 9—best pair of gentlemen's roadsters, to be shown to pole—J. Tatnall Lea, H. M. Sackett, D. A. Langhorne, … Class 19—ladies' harness horses— … H. M. Sackett, Lynchburg; …."
The Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), July 31, 1902, p. 3, col. 2.
"Second Day's Programme of Albemarle Horse Show
A Long List of Entries—Many Prominent Lovers of Horseflesh Interested—Crowds Coming In.
Charlottesville, Va., July 30.—(Special.)—The Albemarle Horse Show, which opened here today, has already attracted large crowds to this city, and from present indications the affair will be a brilliant social and financial success.
Following is the official program for the second day of the show, together with a list of the entries:
…Class 9. Roadsters—Best pair gentlemen's roadsters, to be shown to pole; … 2. Alice M. and Helen H. (H. M. Sackett); …
Class 19. Ladies' Harness Horses—Horses, 14 hands 2 inches; to be shown before a cart, runabout, or any vehicle suitable for a lady; horse should have conformation, style, all-around action, good manners, and stand quietly without being held; to be driven by a lady— … 7. Alice M. (H. M. Sackett); …."
The Times (Richmond, Va.), August 1, 1902, p. 1, col. 5.
"Fine Horses and Fair Women Make Albemarle Show Success
Great and Enthusiastic Crowd Out, Despite the Rain—Bumblebees and Mrs. Shaw's Queen Bee Create a Furor—Richmond Riders Win Prizes.
(Special Dispatch to The Times) Charlottesville, Va., July 31.—The second annual exhibition of the Albemarle Horse Show Association began this morning, and will last through tomorrow. …
Winners of the Day. … Class 8. Roadsters, best five-year-old and over; … Alice M., owned by W. M. Sackett, Lynchburg, second prize $5; Helen, owned by H. M. Sacket, third prize, ribbon."
Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), August 1, 1902, p. 5, col. 7.
"Day of Fine Horses/Big Shows at Charlottesville and Winchester Yesterday/Former a Grand Success/There Was Also a Fair-Sized Crowd at Winchester—List of the Events and the Prize Winners—Several Riders Thrown.
Charlottesville, Va., July 31.—(Special.)—The heavy rain of yesterday made the promoters of the horse-show uneasy. …
Class 8—Roadsters; best five year and over in harness—1. Jeff Davis, $25 (Joel Cochran); 2. Alice M., $10 (H. M. Sackett); 3. Helen H., ribbon (H. M. Sackett.)"
The Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), August 2, 1902, p. 1, col. 6.
"Lynchburg Cotton Mill's Immense July Sales.
… Horse Gossip.
Lynchburg, Va., August 1—(Special.)— … A letter received this morning from Mr. H. M. Sackett, who is attending the Albemarle Horse Show at Charlottesville, with two fine driving horses, states that yesterday in the single roadster class with ten entries in competition, he was awarded the second and third prizes. On account of the rain and consequent mud the track was too heavy for Mr. Sackett's horses, and a bigger animal won the first. Mr. Sackett has his horses entered today in a team class and in the ladies' driving class, and has strong hopes of being successful."
The Times (Richmond, Va.), August 2, 1902, p. 2, col. 4
"Albemarle Horse Show a Memory (Continued from First Page.) … The Winners. …
Class 9—Matched pairs (roadsters—Alice M. and Helen H., owned by H. M. Sackett, Lynchburg, first prize, $25; Font and May, owned by Mrs. Wellford C. Reed, Keswick, second prize, $10; Cynthia and Lonlon, owned by J. Tatnall Lea, Philadelphia, theirs prize, $5. …"
Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), August 3, 1902, p. 24, col. 6.
"Won a First Prize.
Mr. H. M. Sackett returned this morning from the Albemarle Horse Show at Charlottesville with his team, Alice M. and Helen H., who in the matched pairs roadsters yesterday were awarded first prize. It will also be remembered that the day previous they won a second and third prize respectively. Mr. Sackett was very much pleased not only with his own good fortune, but with the success of the horse show. He gained many good ideas, which he will put in use at the big show to be held here at the end of October."
The Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), September 14, 1902, p. 2, col. 2.
"Lynchburg's Horse Show.
Exhibition Building Will Seat 5,000. The Boxes Selling Well.
Lynchburg, Va., September 13.—(Special.)—A contract has been let by the Lynchburg Horse Show Association to Moseley & Daniel, contractors, of this city, for the erection of a structure for the show on the base-ball grounds in Rivermont. The contract price, which does not include the canvas covering for the arena nor the wiring, is $3,300. Some idea of the size of this structure can be had when one is told that about 150,000 feet of lumber will be used in the construction, and that the seating capacity will be 5,000. Under the contract the building is to be completed and ready for occupancy by October 10th.
Local horse owners are taking a great interest in the show. …
… Among those who have already taken boxes are … Mr. Henry M. Sackett. The dates of the show are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, October 22d, 23d, and 24th."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 9, 1902, p. 1, col. 3.
"Wealth of Coloring
Brilliant Scene Around Arena in Lynchburg
Two Fine Exhibitions
Matinee Largely Attended and the Performances Are of an Excellent Order—Fine Hunters Shown Over Timbers.
(Special to the Times-Dispatch.) Lynchburg, Va., Oct. 8.—The second day of the Lynchburg Horse Show has been added to history. …
Summaries. … First event—roadsters—entries, … H. M. Sackett's Helen M. and Alice M., … [p. 2, col. 6.] Third event—combination harness and saddle horses—entries, … H. M. Sackett's Cock Robin, ….Evening Events. … Third event, saddle horses: Entries— … Sackett's Cock Robin …."
The Times (Richmond, Va.), October 14, 1902, p. 3, col. 6
"Lynchburg Next
President Sackett of Hilly City Association in This City.
Among the visitors at the Horse Show building yesterday were Mr. J. M. Sackett, president of the Lynchburg Horse Show Association, and Mr. C. S. Adams, a director. These gentlemen are now busy arranging the details of their own exhibition, which will be pulled off in Lynchburg next week. …"
The Times (Richmond, Va.), October 23, 1902, p. 3 col. 5.
"Beautiful Women View Fine Horses (Continued from First Page.)
Pair of Roadsters. In the next class for pair of roadsters there were five entries, and all of them are owned in this city. The competition was keen, and cheer upon cheer rent the air as the light road wagons were whirled over the tan bark arena. Mr. H. M. Sackett, the president of the Horse Show Association drove a pretty pair of bay mares, Helen H. and Alice M., and they were instant favorites with the crowd. Mr. R. S. Terry's pair of geldings were given more applause than any others in the ring, and were driven with more dash and skill by their owner than were the others in the contest. … The crowd picked them to win, but the judges did not. They were a splendid pair, but they were not matched in color, and were not given a ribbon. …
Mr. Sackett's pair got the blue, while the red went to a pair of bays owned by Dr. Preston, of this city. …."
Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 23, 1902, p. 4, col. 6.
"Lynchburg Horse Show Opens Auspiciously.
A Large and Substantial Amphitheatre, Many Exhibitors, and the Patronage of Society.
Lynchburg, Va., October 22.—(Special.)—The Lynchburg Horse Show, the last of the series of Virginia exhibitions, commenced at 8 o'clock t-night, with a most brilliant and auspicious opening. The Lynchburg Horse Show Association, of which Mr. H. M. Sackett is president, and Mr. J. A. Faulkner, is secretary, was chartered last spring by a number of public-spirited business men with ample capital, the prevailing idea being to make it a permanent institution. In the suburb of Rivermont, directly on the street-car line, about a mile from the city, the association has erected a substantial amphitheater, 265 feet long by 180 feet broad, with a show ring 187 feet long by 80 feet broad, the who being well lighted by a large number of arc lights. ….Local Exhibitors. Among the local exhibitors are … Mr. H. M. Sackett, … The Awards. The following are the awards, which in every class were $80 for first, $40 for second, $20 for third, and ribbon for fourth. … Pair roadsters—Five entries: First, Helen H. and Alice M., owned by H. M. Sackett; …."
The Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 24 1902, p. 2, col. 1
"Thousands Attend.
Greatest Enthusiasm Prevails at Lynchburg Horse-Show.
Ladies' Toilets Brilliant.
Some Excitement Caused by a Collision of Roadsters—Mr. Samuel Withers Hurt, but Not Seriously—The Awards in Various Classes.
Lynchburg, Va., October 23—(Special.)—Nearly five thousand people attended the afternoon and night exhibitions at the Horse Show, ….
Awards. Single roadsters; ten entries—First, W. R. Winfree's Captain Kidd; second H. W. Glass' Romeo; third, H. M. Sackett's Helen H; fourth, Dr. George M. Preston's Rose.
Afternoon Winners. This afternoon's awards at the Horse Show were as follows: Roadsters and appointments—First, H. W. Glass' Romeo; second, Dr. George M. Preston's Mary; third, W. R. Winfree's Captain Kidd; fourth, H. M. Sackett's Helen H. …"
The Times (Richmond, Va.), October 25, 1902, p. 1, col. 7.
"Taylor's Guy Rock Jumps Over Six Feet
Splendid Performance of Baltimore Horse at Lynchburg
Horse Show a Success
Last Night Closes with Gre[at] Enthusiasm
…
Lynchburg, Va. October 24—With Guy Rock, the splendid jumper of R. M. Taylor, of Baltimore, going over the bars at more than six feet, the Lynchburg Horse Show closed tonight with the audience in a high state of excitement and enthusiasm ….
The show closed tonight, and it is considered a brilliant success, and the prospects are bright for the next one. Mr. Sackett, to whose energies much of the success of the venture is due, has been the recipient of the hearty congratulations of all those associated with him, and by all who are interested in the advancement of the horse in Virginia. …
Ladies' turnouts—Lady Marjorie, Mountain View Farm, first; Reta N., C. W. Smith, second; Helen H., H. H. Sackett, third; …
Hunters and jumpers—local—Torchlight, H. M. Sackett, first; Barney, S. M. Loyd, second."
Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 25, 1902, p. 2, col. 2.
"Lynchburg Horse Show Closes in Fine Shape.
Last Performance in Many Respects the Most Interesting of All—The Final Awards.
Lynchburg, Va., October 24.—(Special.)—Afternoon Winners. Ladies' turnouts— … third prize, to H. M. Sackett's Helen H., driven by Miss Flynn; … Hunters and jumpers, local class—First, to H. M. Sackett's Torchlight; …."
The Times (Richmond, Va.), December 21, 1902, p. 31, col. 4.
"A Wonderful Run
President of Lynchburg Horse Show Has a Narrow Escape. (Special Dispatch to The Times)
Lynchburg, Va., December 20.—Mr. Henry Sackett, president of the Horse Show, had a remarkable escape from death this morning while fox hunting, and his hunter, Torchlight, of Horse Show fame, beat a freight train a clear race down a steep grade. While following the hounds along the side of the Southern Railway on a steep bank Mr. Sackett turned to find a freight train behind him in about fifty feet. Without a moment's hesitation he threw himself from the horse down the bank. He held to the bridle with the view of pulling the horse after him, but the animal broke away and ran at record-breaking speed ahead of the train.
When he had raced just as long as he thought proper, he leaped across the track directly in front of the locomotive, and in a moment was making a new record in his flight through the woods. He had cleared the track at a bound, an accomplishment that would have won him great honors at the Horse Show. The pilot of the engine was almost under him as he made the jump, but so intent was he on following out his plan of escape, that in all likelihood he would have leaped over the engine if it had been in his way.
The horse was caught a short while afterwards by some country people who were at work near by."
[Transcriber's note: See another account of this incident in the Alexandria Gazette, December 22, 1902. This is probably Henry Moseley Sackett, #1251 in the Sackett database, (1874- ). See also the marriage notice in The Alexandria Gazette, November 8, 1906, p. 3, for marriage of H. M. Sackett and Mina Norvell Otey.]
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 9, 1903, p. 1, col. 3, p. 2, col. 6.
"Wealth of Coloring
Brilliant Scene Around Arena in Lynchburg
Two Fine Exhibitions
Matinee Largely Attended and the Performances Are of an Excellent Order—Fine Hunters Shown Over Timbers.? (Special to The Times-Dispatch.) LYNCHBURG. VA., Oct. 8.—The second day of the Lynchburg Horse Show has been added to history. People of Lynchburg have concluded that the horse show is well worthy of belong patronized and consequently the big entertainment is going to prove a grand success socially as well as financially. …
Summaries. The afternoon events resulted as follows: First event—roadsters—entries. … H. M. Sackett's Helen M. and Alice M., ….
[p. 2] Third event—combination harness and saddle horses—entries, … H. M. Sackett's Cock Robin ….
Evening events. The evening events were as follows: … Third event, saddle horses: Entries— … Sackett's Cock Robin, … ."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 10, 1903, p. 2, col. 5.
"Brilliant Success
Lynchburg Show Passed All Expections
Greatest Enthusiasm
Well-Known Names of Equine Favorites to Be Found in List of Winners of the Events of the Last Day.
(Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Lynchburg, Va., Oct. 9—The third day of the Lynchburg Horse Show has come to a close. … Summaries.
First event—horse and runabout—Entries, … H. M. Sackett's Helen M.; … Winners— … Helen, fourth.
Second event—saddle horses—Entries, … H. M. Sackett's Cock Robin; … Winners— … Cock Robin, fourth.
Third event—roadsters—Entries, … Sackett's Helen M., … Winners— … Helen M., second; ….
Sixth event—Local Class—Entries, … Sackett's Torchlight, … Winners— … Torchlight, first, …."
The Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Va.) October 11, 1903, p. 2, col. 1.
[cont. from p. 1] "Entries in Full for Horse Show Which Opens Tuesday
…Among the stables expected to arrive today are those of … H. M. Sackett, ….
Class 29—Ladies' Saddle Horses.
… To be judged by their quality, manners, paces and conformation. … Cock Robin, b.g., 15, 5 yrs. Sire, Fesler. Exhibitor—H. M. Sackett. …"
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 11, 1903, p. 3, cols. 1, 2.
[Headline, p. 1.] "Horse-Show Week Dawns To-day and with It Comes the Promise of the Greatest Event in Many Years."
[Subhead, p. 2.] "Thursday Evening, October 15
Class 2—Roadsters.
A roadster should not be under 15 hands high. Open only to mares and geldings. Horse, 3 years old and over to be shown to wagon. First prize, $100; second prize, $50; third prize, $25; fourth prize, ribbon. …
Helen H., br. m., 15, 7 yrs. Sire, Governor Stanford, dam Alice Crayton. Exhibitor—H. M. Sackett.
Alice M., br. m., 15, 6 yrs. Sire Governor Stanford, dam Alice Clayton. Exhibitor—H. M. Sackett. …
Class 27—Saddle Horses. To be judged by their quality, manners, paces, and conformation. The gaits required to be shown will be walk, trot and canter. Horse 15 hands and under 15 hands 2 inches. First prize, $100; second prize, $50; third prize, $25; fourth prize, ribbon.
… Cock Robin, b. g., 15, 1 1/3, 5 yrs. Sire Fesler. Exhibitor—H. M. Sackett. …"
The Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 17, 1903, p. 2, col. 1.
"[cont. from p. 1: A Perfect Feast Provided for All Who Are Lovers of Fine Horses]
… There were a number of other entries in the class worthy of mention, including Mr. Henry M. Sackett's Cock Robin, ridden very ably by his owner, and Dr. L. S. Rucketts' Lady Olga, owner up. Mr. Sackett is president of the Lynchburg Horse Show Association, and Mr. Rucketts is secretary of the Orange Horse Show. Both of them have excellent horses and their riding is above all reproach."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), February 26, 1904, p. 5
"Virginia Horsemen.
Delegates Elected to the Association in Session in Washington.
(Special to The Times Dispatch.) Manassas, Va., Feb. 25.—The following gentlemen have been selected as delegates to the Virginia Horse Show Association, which meets at the New Willard Hotel, in Washington, next Monday at 2 o'clock for the purpose of selecting dates for Virginia shows: Richmond, J. T. Anderson; Norfolk, M. E. Forbes; Lynchburg, H. M. Sackett; Charlottesville, Joel M. Cochran; Orange, Dr. L. S. Ricketts; Culpeper, C. W. Smith; Warrenton, C. W. Smith; Harrisonburg, Dr. A. Myers; Front Royal, W. P. King; Berryville, Charles Mullikin; Manassas, J. Jenkin DavisÉ."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), Sunday, March 13, 1904, p. 9, col. 3.
"Horses and Horsemen
Notes from Gloucester, Mathews and Middlesex.
The Socman, Son Sir Dixon
Princes King—Ellerslie Stud's First Foal—Woodclaim, the Daughter of Contract.
… President H. M. Sackett, of the Lynchburg Horse Show Association, who is deeply interested not only in that organization, but in the Virginia Horse Show circuit as well, is also a breeder of fine horses. Mr. Sackett has in the stud the handsome bay horse The Socman, thoroughbred son of Sir Dixon and Erminitude, by Pat Malloy, second dam Asteria, by Planet, the son of Revenue and famous Nina, by Boston. The Socman is 16 hands high and in him you find substance combined with fine form and finish. The Socman, like his sire Sir Dixon, was a good race an unknown person and Mr. Sackett hopes to see him sire winners both on the flat and over the jumps. ..."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.,), October 15, 1904, p. 7, col. 1–2.
"Lynchburg Horse Show
Hunt Teams. The band played "A-Hunting We Shall Go" as a prelude to the hunt teams. This sporty touch did credit to the show. … Harrison Oak Ridge was composed of Mr. Sackett, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Winfree. … The picture was a fine one of fifteen hunters, ridden by members in hunting colors, at once in the ring. …
Mr. Sackett rode with two raps; Mr. Lewis rode clean; Mr. Winfree rode with two raps; …."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), August 4, 1904, p. 5, cols. 4–5.
"Albemarle Horse Show (cont. from first page)
… In the Boxes. … H. M. Sackett, of Lynchburg; ….
… Green saddle horses that have never won a blue ribbon prior to this year—first, Brilliant, Mrs. Allen Potts, "Castle Hill;" second, Lord Chesterfield, Blair Johnson, Warrenton; third, Cock Robin, H. R. Sackett, Lynchburg; fourth, Playmate, A. B. Steele, Atlanta.
… Green hunters that have never won ribbon prior to 1904—first, Cygnet, Charles W. Smith, Warrenton; second, Firelight, Mrs. Allen Potts, "Castle Hill;" third, Arc Light, Blair Johnson, Warrenton; fourth Easter Sunday, H. L. Sackett, Lynchburg.
Ladies' Hunters. … Albemarle green hunters that have never won ribbon in any jumping contest—first, Easter Sunday, H. L. Sackett; … Combination harness and saddle horses—first, Lady Lightfoot, Goodyear and Moore, Charlottesville; second, Lady Olga, L. S. Ricketts, Orange; third, Brilliant, Mrs. Allan Potts, "Castle Hill;" fourth, Cock Robin, H. L. Sackett, Lynchburg."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 5, 1904, p. 5, col. 2.
"Lynchburg Horse Show
The Seventh Cavalrymen to Come Sooner Than Expected.
(Special to the Times-Dispatch.) Lynchburg, Va., Oct. 4.—The management of the Lynchburg Horse Show Association is very busy these days in their preparation for the horse show to be held here on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the coming week, and everything indicates that there will be few if any better horse shows in the South this year. …
In the hunt team classes there will be five teams shown—one from the West Chester Hunt, of New York; two from the Cameron Hunt, one from the Orange Hunt, and another from the Oak Ridge Hunt Club, of this city. The local team will consist of Mr. J. M. B. Lewis, on Mr. C. S. Adams's newly purchased hunter, "Josephine;" Mr. Peyton B. Winfree, on "Arno," and Mr. Henry M. Sackett, on "Easter Sunday." The animals shown in this team are all the same size and color, and they are clean jumpers. The local team will be properly turned out and will have one of the best teams here this year. …."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 13, 1904, pp. 1, 3; col. 3.
"Lynchburg Horse Show
Brilliant Scene at the Opening of the Second Night.
Military Drill Excellent
(Special from a Staff Correspondent.) Lynchburg, Va., October 12.—The second night of the Lynchburg Horse Show opened brilliantly. A much larger crowd was in attendance, and society was more in evidence. I noted especially that Senator Martin received the lion's share of attention as he walked about the arena. ….
A Thing of Beauty. During the intermission Mr. Sackett, [p. 3, col. 5] president of the show, walked slowly across the ring. He was arrayed as a thing of beauty, and the crowd was quick to show its appreciation.
Three cheers greeted Mr. Sackett, the band played, "For He Is a Jolly Good Fellow," and Mr. Sackett smiled. It was a very good imitation of a smile. ….
High Jumps. The last jumping class of the evening… . Mr. Osborne riding Mr. Sackett's Easter Sunday, was ruled out on refusals. …"
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), December 20, 1904, p. 5, col. 3.
"Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Lynchburg, Va., Dec. 19.—The Rivermont Realty Company, incorporated, with J. Gordon Payne, president; Henry M. Sackett, vice-president; J. C. Woodson, secretary, and C. H. Sackett, treasurer, has just received a charter from the Corporation Commission. The capital stock is $20,000, and the company virtually succeeds to the real estate business that was formerly conducted by the Citizens' Bank."
The Times-Dispatch (Richmond, Va.,), July 23, 1905, p. 16, col. 5.
"News of Horses and Horsemen
Echoes of Fredericksburg Horse Show and Some of the Winners.
David Dunlop's Stable
Sale of Trotters—Fatherless Two-Year-Olds—Mr. Sackett's Jumpers.
The Fredericksburg Horse Show was a success in spite of being handicapped by unfavorable weather conditions, and the management have just use to point to their second annual show with pride. ….
The private stable of H. M. Sackett, at Lynchburg, is not large, but a better appointed, more cleverly arranged affair is seldom seen in Virginia. Mr. Sackett owns the thoroughbred stallion The Socman, bay horse, 11., by Sir Dixon, dam Ermintude, by Pat Mally, second dam Asteria, a daughter of the great race horse Planet. Generous patronage has been accorded him in the stud at Lynchburg, and the good looking son of Sir Dixon should sire many horses of a useful sort from the general purpose mares in that section. In the same stable are Easter Sunday and The Sultan, which are being schooled over the jumps and show some class. The Sultan is four years old, and was sired by Bohemian, dam Nina, a fine mare owned by the late A. L. Boulware. As president and a member of the board of directors of the Lynchburg Horse Show Association, he is deeply interested in the welfare of that organization, and takes an active part in its counsels."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), August 6, 1905, p. 17.
"Staunton Show Begins Tuesday
A Great Exhibition of Horses and Race Programme Occupying Three Days. …
Some of the Classes. Amongst those who will exhibit horses are … Mr. H. N. Sackett, of Lynchburg; …."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.) September 10, 1905, p. 16, col. 3.
"News of Horses and Horsemen
Lynchburg Horse Show Association's List of Officers.
Otho Vaughan and Old Mike
They Are Winners—Amyline, 2:17 1-4—Jimmy Lane Wins $2,900.
The prize list of the Lynchburg Horse Show Association has been issued, and quite a neat publication it is. … The officers of the association are representative men, all residents of Virginia, and of a personnel most creditable to the organization represented. They are: H. M. Sackett, president; Paul C. Edmunds vice-president; C. S. Adams, secretary; W. H. Liggan, assistant secretary; John M. Otey, treasurer; Julian Morris, manager.
Board of Directors—H. M. Sackett, C. S. Adams, C. Guggenheimer, R. S. Oglesby, R. D. Apperson, Peyton B. Winfree, W. J. Almond, Paul C. Edmunds, H. H. Harris. …."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 5, 1905, p. 3, cols. 5–6.
"Donlop Leading in Harness Class
The Duel Between Him and Garber Continues in Lynchburg.
Fine Events Yesterday
An Accident After the Show Which Put Many in Great Peril.
Special from a Staff Correspondent.) Lynchburg, Va., October 4.—When the bugle sounded for the first class of the second night of the Horse Show, … Again it was a duel to the death between the stables of Mr. Dunlop and Mr. Garber, … The next class, for local hunters, owned and hunted by members of the Oak Ridge Hunt Club, brought out a small, but good, field. President Sackett on "Josephine" knocked down one jump; Mr. Lewis on "Concho" had one tip; Mr. Winfree on "Arho" made one tip, and President Sackett on "Easter Sunday" went clean. Blue and a handsome silver cup went to President Sackett's "Easter Sunday." … Summaries: … Oak Ridge Hunters: First, Easter Sunday, H. M. Sackett; …."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), October 7, 1905, p. 3, col. 2.
"Lynchburg Show's Brilliant Close
Were Five Hard Falls Last Night, But No One Was Badly Hurt.
The Pony Class Was Great
Something Doing in the Ring When the Sporting Tandems Came Out.
(Special from a Staff Correspondent.) Lynchburg, Va., October 6.—The Lynchburg Horse Show closed to-night in a blaze of enthusiasm, and on all sides was heard the remark, "We'll have even a greater show next year."
The people are rapidly acquiring the knowledge of horse that is essential to a successful show. To Mr. Julian Morris and Mr. Sackett, more than any others, is due the happy outcome of this year's show, for, barring the withdrawal of Mr. Garber's stables, nothing of an unpleasant nature occurred. … In the free for all jump class, in which performance only counted, "Easter Sunday," owned by Mr. Sackett, the popular president of the show, won handily, making the only clean performance in the class. … Sporting Tandems— … (4) Coggin and Easter Sunday, Dunlop and Sackett. …"
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), November 17, 1905, p. 9, col. 5.
"The Oak Ridge Hunt Club in the Field
A Party of Lynchburg Ladies and Gentlemen Chase the Wily Fox.
(Special to The Times-Dispatch.) Amherst, Va., November 16.—The Oak Ridge Hunt Club, of Lynchburg, Va., are spending a week in Amherst fox hunting. …
Eight of the party rode to the hounds and jumped fences and ditches in their efforts to keep pace with them in the chase. Those who rode were J. M. B. Lewis, master of the hounds; H. M. Sackett, on Sockgwin; Mr. Paul Edmunds, on Woodlight; Miss Mina Otey, on Senator; Miss Heald, on Tallyho; Miss Anna Jones, on Betsey.
Today the hounds were taken in the opposite direction and quickly started a gray fox. But this, too, was lost near Ebenezer Church. The same party which rode on yesterday are riding today.
The party will be here a week. They are stopping at Capt. T. O. Troy's. Among the horses being rode are a number of the blue ribbon winners of the Lynchburg and other horse shows.
The following persons are in the party: Mr. M. B. Lewis, master of the hounds; Mr. Henry Sackett, Mr. Paul C. Edmunds, Wistar M. Heald, Mrs. Paul Edmunds, Miss Mina Jones, Miss Jeanie Heald, Miss Sallie Edmunds, Mr. Dexter Otey, Mr. Guy Langhorne, Peyton Winfree, Russell Winfree, Mrs. Russel Winfree, Chas. E. Heald, Herman Wells, Misses Virginia Goodman, Norvie Craghill, Jennie Owen and Anna Jones."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Va.), November 23, 1908, p. 5, col. 5.
"Clubs Are Merged. [Special to The Times-Dispatch.] Lynchburg, Va., November 22.—The board of governors of the Oakwood Club, in a meeting last night, took the steps necessary to the merger of the Oak Ridge Hunt Club with the Oakwood Club, and the merger is now complete. The hunt club will preserve its old name, as it desires to retain its identity with the national association. In all other particulars it will be a part of the Oakwood Club.
… The merger gives the Oakwood Club the following new members: Messrs. … H. M. Sackett, …."
The Times Dispatch (Richmond Va.), October 1, 1909, p. 7, col. 5.
"Record Made in Lynchburg Race … Horse Show Classes …
[Special to The Times Dispatch.] Lynchburg, Va., September 30— … The Horse Show. … Saddle horses—J. M. B.. Lewis, first; H. M. Sackett, seond; Oak Ridge Farm, third. … Combination—A. A. McCorkle, first; H. M. Sackett, second; T. Hubert Fox, third. …."
—researched and transcribed by Jean Carpenter