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German Patriotic Ladies' Aid Society Final Report on Fair

Illinois Staats-Zeitung, Sept. 27, 1870

The Society held a well-attended meeting yesterday, for the purpose of hearing the treasurer's final report on the Fair.

Receipts

Cash collected................................. $6,125.93

Admissions to Fair, first evening............ 1,257.50

Receipts........................................ 1,511.64

Admissions, second evening................. 470.40

Receipts........................................ 1,937.88

Admissions, third evening.................... 400.00

Receipts........................................ 1,767.80

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Admissions, fourth evening.........................................$278.75

Receipts..............................................................1,964.65

Admissions, fifth evening.............................................477.00

Receipts..............................................................2, 917.17

Proceeds from sale of goods not sold at Fair.......................981.24

Total.................................................................$20,109.36

Disbursements

Rental of hall...........................................................$400.00

Service, light, and tables..............................................180.00

Decorations..............................................................400.00

Music......................................................................410.00

Food and refreshments.................................................500.00

Miscellaneous............................................................809.35

Total..................................................................$2,759.35

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Sent to Berlin.............................................................. $10,000.00

Delivered to treasurer.................................................... 7,350.00

Net Proceeds.............................................................. $17,350.00

H. Claussenius, Treasurer.

This report was adopted, and a revision committee was appointed. The members of this committee are: Mrs. Engert, Miss Knoop, Miss Aschendorr, Mr. Eschenburg, and Mr. F. Sonntag.

Adjournment followed.

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