Dispatch, September 1, 1889

EASTERN SHORE FAIR.

Tourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - FairsTourists and sportsmen -- Other recreation - Horse racing

The Closing Day -- Trial of Speed and Premiums -- A Big Success.

Onancock, via Keller, Va., August 31.

The Eastern Shore Agricultural Fair, that has been going on since last Tuesday, closed to-day. The crowd to-day was as large as ever and the interest in the exhibition unabated.

The pacing-race was won by Tank Kellam's Maud. Time 2:42.

The free-for-all race for a purse of $80 was easily won by William E. Floyd's bay stallion Clay, beating Levin Parker's stallion Grey Eagle. Time, 2:22.

The premiums were publicly awarded this afternoon. The fair has been the most successful one ever held here.