A GREAT HORSE 



man who is responsible, in a large measure, for the 

 success of the horse. He has been with me ever since 

 I have had Cresceus, and has cared for him faithfully 

 on all occasions. I refer to yir. Tim Murnen, one of 

 the best horsemen in America. I thank you, one and 

 all, for this grand welcome, and believe me, I shall al- 

 ways remember the occasion as one of the brightest 

 moments of my life." 



Then the crowd gave three cheers, Cresceus was 

 led to his stable and the crowd dispersed. 



The following day, October 13, will long be re- 

 membered as a red-letter one in the history of Toledo. 

 The Cherry Pickers, the widely known and popular 

 drill squad of the local lodge of Elks, had arranged 

 a great gala day of sport at the fair-grounds, and Mr. 

 Ketcham consented to allow Cresceus to appear upon 

 that occasion. 



It is doubtful if Cresceus ever appeared before a 

 more friendly or more enthusiastic audience. He was 

 at home, and almost every person in the vast throng 

 of ten thousand people had watched his career year 

 by year and saw him develop into the champion trotter 

 of the world. 



The wealth and beauty of the city were present, 

 augmented by prominent people from all over Northern 

 Ohio. The ladies were present in large numbers and 

 by their presence added to the pleasure of the occa- 

 sion. 



The reserved seats in the grand stand looked, at a 



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