Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 140, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 December 1903 — Fair Uaks. [ARTICLE]

Fair Uaks.

Only two wee&s till Christmas. Fair Oaks shoppers were numerous at the county seat last Monday. Jack Kight and Bruce Moifitt amended the Fat Stook Show at Chicago last week. Jennie McConnell visited relatives at Brookston a few days last week. -Ethel Arnold is visiting her brother Elmer and family at Goodland and f her sister Mrs C ras. , Holly, at Moroooo, until after Christmas. Postmaster Thompson attended the G. A. R. meeting and banquet at Rensselaer last Friday evening and reports a good time. P. W. Nejson moved his familj and household goods to Brookston one day last week and began his duty as Station Agent the following day. Agent Wasser occupies the house vacated bv Mr. Nelson here.

Miss Kerelena Yeager, Elocutionist and Impersodator, Bill give a recital at the M. E. ohurca next Tuesday evening Deo loth, This lady oomes highly reoommendtd and a treat is in store for all .who attend. Admission, adults loots. Children under 12 years 10 ots t Everybody invitsd. Dont forget the date. The Christian ohurch whieb4iMbeen remodeled and refurnished will be dedicated next Sunday Deo. 13th. Services at 10.30 a. m 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p. m. There will be special music. A free pinner will be served to all out of town visitors Everybody cordially invited. rural -rtmGr Fair Oaks on Jan. ‘lst 1004,•• The entire distance oovered is 24 and six tenths miles. Only sevep miles of the route is in Jasper oouaty, the remaining distance in Newton county. The bnpplies and blankets have already been received by Postmaster Thompson Abraham M. Bringle has been appointed carrier and Wm E. Moffitt substitute The job pays S6OO a. year.