Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1884 — A Fair that was a Great Affair. [ARTICLE]

A Fair that was a Great Affair.

Tlio Catholic Fair, held in tho' Opo/ra House, on Wednesday aud Thursday of last week, was, undoubtedly, the most successful affair of the kind ever held iu .liuiLsselaen; and this too notwithstanding- the fact that on both aevenings; the: weather was so unfavorable as to deter many from attending, who would otherwise have been present. The total receipts for both days were over $260, leaving-a net balance of $160.97. Among the chief features of the fair was the selling of tickets ‘and drawing of different articles. Among the lucky winners of prizes we note the following: jjAbo Long, silver card receiver; Matthew O’Connell, willow chair; R. P. Phillips, jewel case: Simon Phillips, Father Zumbuollte’s picture; Cbas. Roberts, silver headed cane; Father Zumbuellte, silver castor: Emmet Kannal, large doll; Matt. O’Connell, Jr., small doll; A. Ellizosilver mug; Andrew Minicus, mustache cup; Mrs. John Burke, patchwork quilt; Norman Warner, a fat gander.