Floyd County GaArchives News.....The Injuries Proved Fatal July 27 1899
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The Constitution: Atlanta Georgia

The Injures Proved Fatal

John Montgomery Dies-Was Hurt in a Runaway

   Rome, GA., July 26 (Special), John Montgomery, one of the most prominent 
young farmers in Floyd Co., died this afternoon from injuries recieved in a 
runaway last Sunday. He was out driving in a double team with Miss Taldafferro, 
of Sandersville, in Van's Valley. The horses became frightened and ran at a 
terrific speed. The young lady was thrown from the vehicle, but recieved only a 
few bruises. Montgomery clung to the lines until hr was drawn over the dash 
board. His spine was broken, neck dislocated and his lower jaw broken and 
driven back to the base of his brain. He was unmarried and twenty-seven years 
of age.

Additional Comments:
The acticle is from The Constitution:Atlanta,GA., Thusday, July 27, 1899, page 
3. This paper is in my personal procession.

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