Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 October 1894 — The Catholic Fair. [ARTICLE]

The Catholic Fair.

All preparations are now made for the Catholic Fair, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, of next week. Many articles of value will be disposed of during the progress of the Fair, and interest will be kept up by the five contests that are features of the exercises. The Misses Ura McGowen and Maggie Healy will compete for a diamond ring. The Misses Lizzie Keiper, Emma Lane and Agn s Carlin for a painting by the artist of the College, the Rev. Paulinus Trost. Mr. Michael Nagle and Mr. James Walters representing the congregation, contest for a gold watch. Politicians will find plenty of opportunity for discussion in the run between Mr. David B. NowelsandMr. Marion L. Spitler for joint representative, and the contest between Mr. John Eger and Mr. Frank Meyer will be no less exciting. St. Augustine’s people exteud a cordial invitation to all their friends to come and have a good time with them during the Fair.