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Thresheree Is Set For Aug. 23-24 Edgerton Reporter, August 1958

Evan Sayre would like to see this 80 year old Case Horse Power machine in operation. The machine from the Harry Hubbell farm, in its prime, was operated by 12 horses walking in a circle and fastened to sweeps. This furnished the power for threshing and wood sawing. According to the owners, three teeth have been broken and were replaced by the late Fred Carrier. Although the machine has not been used for 45 years plans are being made to rebuild it. The Case Company has been asked to send blue prints and pictures as it was when new in hopes that the information will bring about its use for the "Thresheree." -- Reporter Photo

Members of the Fulton Congregational Church have announced that plans for an old fashioned "Thresheree" Aug. 23 and 24 are shaping up to an even better event that at first planned.

There is something about the days gone by, the customs then, the social life, and the machinery used for survival that is fascinating to most. With this thought in mind the Fulton church members are assembling all types of old farm machinery to be used in demonstration during the 2-day event to be held at the John Horton farm.

One of the biggest tractors ever used in Rock County, a 35-70 horsepower Minneapolis, will be donated for the occasion by Wade Bros., Whitewater, as well as other old types of machinery. The Minneapolis is gasoline powered and is ten feet wide. A Hart-Parr 28-50 horsepower gasoline engine owned by the Helgeson Brothers will be on the grounds as well as a 30-60 Oil-Pull and a 40 horsepower Eagle.

According to the planning committee it is expected that the State Historical Society will display a self-raking reaper and there will also be on display an old Milwaukee steam automobile 65 horsepower engine.

A miniature saw, powered by a miniature engine, will be brought from Tomah and will saw logs five inches in diameter and thirty inches long. Among the sawing and threshing devices will be an 80 year old Case Horse Power machine now being repaired with the hope of operating it for the display.

McBride's miniature circus of hand carved animals will also attract attention.

According to an earlier announcement, the men of the Fulton church will act as the threshing crew for the day and will assist in all the machines in operation.

The old fashioned "Thresheree" has required many hours of work and planning and it is hoped that the efforts will be rewarded by a large public attending. Refreshments will be served by the ladies of the church. All funds raised will be used in the construction of a Sunday School addition.