Monroe County GaArchives News.....Monroe County Fair October 21, 1879
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The Atlanta Weekly Constitution October 21, 1879
Forsyth, Ga., October 15--The second day of the Monroe county fair.  Running 
race, two in three, Polly Myers, Nelly Newton, John Cobb and Peggy Ward entered 
and started, Polly Myers winning two straight heats, Nelly Newton second.  
Trotting race, best three in five, Lucy Jim, Fanny Lightfoot and Fleety 
Golddust entered and started, Lucy Jim winning three straight heats, Fanny 
Lightfoot second.  Time, 2:53, 2:59 and 3:03.  In the running race John Cobb 
threw his rider on the second heat, dragging him some distance but not 
seriously injuring him.  Nelly Newton after passing the pole on the last heat 
was run over by Peggy Ward and her rider considerably bruised.  Tomorrow is the 
big day.  General Gordon will be here and will address the people at the 
grounds in the morning.  The free for all trotting race purse, $175, will be 
trotted in the afternoon.  The crowd today was large and we expect a good 
attendance tomorrow.

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