Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 June 1887 — Fair Oaks Will Celebrate. [ARTICLE]

Fair Oaks Will Celebrate.

The people of Fair Oaks do not propose to allow the. anniversary of our Nation’s existence to slip by, unobserved. They are making extensive and energetic tions for a grand celebration on the Fourth of July. Their billa announce the names of Rev. L. Shortridge, of Keener, and W. \\ . Watson, Esq., of Rensselaer, as their orators* and a varied and extensive list of musical and amusement attractions. A free-for-all foot race, for qaen over 50, with Ist and 2nd prizes', A sack race, with cash prize. A prize game of ball, a blind wheeling mateh Ac. David W. Brown, of Lafayette, ,a colored gentleman will be there with his banjo, and discourse sweet music, A bowery dance, with first-class music, will begin at 2 o’clock in the afternoon. August Shultz as floor manager. A display of fireworks is promised at the wind up. If you want a bargain caH on Laßue Bros. .