Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 December 1902 — Catholic Church Fair. [ARTICLE]

Catholic Church Fair.

The congregation of St. Augustine’sOa ah olio church will hold a church fair beginning Tuesday, Deo. 9th, and lasting until the next Saturday evening. It will be held in the new Parochial School Building. Among the features will be several popularity contests namely George Strickfaden vs Will Donnelly. Prize a gold watch. For young men, Charley Macklaittburg vs John Kol’hoff, prize’s gold ring For the ladies Mrs llenrj Hildebrand vs Mrs. Ellen Robin sou.” Prize a fine piece of furniture. An Art Gallery which is very interesting and entertaining } if once understood, the ladies in charge of this will gladly instruct yon how to proceed. In connection with the Art Gallery will be a Gypsy Tent where the following ladies will tell your fortunes; Misses Alice Drake, Frances Eiglesbach, Tillie Gaugloff, Anua Luers, Isabelle Luers and Louise Harmon. A Fishing Pond in charge of Misses Maggie Healy, Emma Lane, Lizzie Gaugloff, Lizzie Seheuricb, Messrs. John Carr, Joe Luers, Fred Mecklenburg and John Ramp. Candy stand in oharge of Ralph Donnelly, Matt Worden and Miss Sophia Seheuricb. A bargain counter in charge of E P. Honan ans Jos. Nagel and Albert Harmon. A fancy stand in charge of Mrs. Angelina Luers, Mrs Drake, Mrs Anna Donnelly, Miss Tillie Ramp. A refreshment stand in charge cf Mrs. Ramp and Macklainburg. A post office or package office in charge of Mr. Frank Meyer, Misses Rosa Thompson and Cinda Macklainburg. Other features are the raffling of a nice road wagon donated by Dave Worland, a nioe lap robe and some horse blankets donated by Mat Worden and many other things donated by the different bussiness men of Rensselaer and the members of the congregation. Music every evening by the Mandolin Club and Prof Dentinger.