Devils Lake Chautauqua Opens With Expanded Grounds
The event plans extensive upgrades including a larger cottage and fifty to seventy five additional rooms, two European plan restaurants, and meals via order. New supplies stalls, low rental lumber, and daily rail connections into Devils Lake support a busy season with concerts, boating, and a large Indian band performing daily. A six mile rail loop costs five cents round trip. season tickets are encouraged for full access.
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Tory
Devils Lake
Jamestown
N. P
Jamestown Northern
Leeds
Great Northern
Oakes, Milner
Heerman
Indiana of Kort Totten
Chautauqua
Dedication Of The Auditorium At Devils Lake Chautauqua
The North Dakota Chautauqua at Devils Lake plans grand dedication of a 5000 seat auditorium with a stage twice as large as any in the state. Manning School of Music from Minneapolis brings 45 leading female performers to present two Shakespearean nights including Midsummer Night's Dream on June 28 and 29. The all star cast travels with scenery and costumes for a showcase of music drama dance and impersonations. This one event promises unmatched elegance and talent in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Chautauqua
Devils Lake
Manning School of Music
Oratory
Dramatic Art
Minneapolis
Allstar
Northwest
Entertainers Listed For Chautauqua Assembly 1900s
A long roster of performers for the Chautauqua Sesembly era is noted, with emphasis on meetings of the C. conference and W. CG. i and other groups. Dr. May is referenced as guiding expert entertainment planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
Dai
W. CG. i
Dr. May
Opening Day Old Settlers Reunion Tepe Barbecue and Chautauqua
June 30 Saturday hosts Old Settlers reunion with Tepe Southern Barbecue at 2 p m. Speeches singing anecdotes and music. Fort Totten Indian band 26 pieces all day. Wesleyan Male Quartet Eleanor Goodman Ruth Anderson Wilma Anderson Al G Flournoy perform in concert and sketches. Dr Eugene May leads events. July 1 services feature Wesleyan Quartet with Eleanor Goodman. Evening sacred concert continues with same artists.
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Old Settlers
Fort Totten
Wesleyan
Chicago
Ruth Anderson
Wilma Anderson
Eleanor Goodman
al G. Flournoy
D. D
Synodical Missionary
Minnesota
Brand
Ruth and
Wilms Anderson
Wesleyan Male Quartet Opens Summer Series at Opera House
Pittsburg Kansas Tribune reports Wesleyan Male Quartet opened on June 40 through July 3, featuring G J Ireland tenor 18nd whistler W Farmer tenor W B Rose Haritone D C Truesdale. The group aims for high grade music with training and natural ability. Rounds of applause followed each number with encores earned. Ireland’s whistling solo with guitar drew praise for control and range, described as a birdlike high tenor.
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G. J. Ireland
W. Farmer
W. B. Rose
Haritone
D. C
Dei ‘Tribune
Wesleyan
Opera House
George Ireland
Crete
New Railroad Air Line Facilitates Chautauqua Travel
The piece describes a newly built air line with engine and cars to ease Chautauqua transportation from Devila Lake to the lake. Fare is 25 cents round trip, reducing previous transport obstacles and promising quicker, easier access for attendees.
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Devila Lake
Entertainer Al G Flournoy Praised By Times Herald
Public notices describe Al G Flournoy as a refined entertainer delivering dialect stories bonologue fish jaw German and Yankee sketches and coon songs. The Times Herald lauds his art as bringing wholesome recreation and public gratitude for tears of laughter from last night’s performance.
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Flournoy
Roth Anderson Violinist Biography Fragment
Fragmentary notes describe Roth Anderson a violinist with references to travels and study abroad. The text mentions dates, places, and organizations in a jumbled form, including New York and Europe, suggesting a biographical sketch with career milestones.
Wilma Anderson Praised Pianist With Broad Depth
Wilma Anderson, pianist, presented in Bloomington by Pantagraph notes a four year study abroad and a mature performance. Critics from Leibe and Chicago Record admire her breadth, depth, round tones, and disciplined absorption in work.
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Jane
Wilma Anderson
Wilam Anderson
Chicago Record
Direct Legislation Speech by Judge Eltwood Pomeroy
Hon Eltwood Pomeroy of Newark speaks July 2 on direct legislation. The address outlines proposed legal reforms and civic implications, highlighting Pomeroy's stance and anticipated debate in local government circles.
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Eltwood Pomeroy
Newark, N
Miss Eleanor Goodman Soprano Soloist Emerges A New Talent
A Louisiana native Eleanor Goodman debuts as a soprano soloist praised for a pure voice and striking appearance. Critics note her lack of concert experience yet call her gifted and brilliant, predicting rapid growth.
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Eleanor Goodman
Jane
Louisiana
Finerty Delivers Fiery Patriotic Oration in Chicago
Hon John F Finerty of Chicago spoke on July 3 delivering a grand patriotic oration on Washington and American Independence. The audience reacted with strong applause and enthusiasm as his fiery rhetoric filled the great auditorium. Reports note a vivid Fontenoy description by Finerty described as majestic thunder and living dash, delivered without notes.
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Treland
Washington
John F. Finnerty
Chicago
San Francisco
Cal
Finerty
Battle of
Fontenoy
Grand Forks Chautauqua Fourth of July plans
Grand Forks families are urged to attend the Chautauqua for the Fourth of July with an oration by Mr. Finerty. On Saturday July 16 the event continues, with attendance expected from all Grand Forks County residents.
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Finerty
Grand’ Forks
Musical Evening and Concert at Chantauqua Grounds
Local page reports a sacred concert featuring a double quartet and noted soprano Misa Hlosner Goodman. An 8 o'clock performance is listed with choirs and musicians expected on the Chantauqua grounds Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Nccate
Tole
Naan
Misa Hlosner Goodman
Chantauqua
World Builders and Wonders of the Water at Jersey County
Prof H Y Richards presents July 9 10 illustrated science lectures on water wonders at Chau tauqua Jersey County July 22. Talks deemed instructive practical and amusing for all ages. event coordinated by Teinvi E Upnak D D Supt of Instruction with plans for future programs and community interest.
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H. Y. Richards
Chautauqua
Jersey County
Til
Aeagement
Inijosmann
Teinvi E. Upnak
D. D
Entertainer W. I. Nolan to Perform July 9 12
Minneapolis entertainer W I Nolan brings four days of comedy to the stage from July 9 to 12 with a light program featuring woodmen picnic days and farmers days events on July 0 to 10 and 12 to 43 respectively.
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W. I. Nola
W. I. Nolan
Minneapolis
Lyric Ladies of Chicago to Perform This July
The Lyric Ladies of Chicago announce a concert run from July 8 to 16 featuring Misa Minnie Eston Beaumont first soprano Miss Neltie Quick second soprano Miss Katherine Jonas contralto Miss Gertrude Sprague alto. The group has toured America and Europe and is praised as unrivalled and highly cultivated by audiences and press alike.
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The
Lyric Ladies of Chicago
Misa Minnie Eston Beaumont
Neltie Quick
Katherine Jonas
Gertrude Sprague
Bach
America
Europe
Milar
Dixie Jubilee Concert Company
Chicago
Troupe
Consiate
Navenle
Charlee Alex. Harker
Misa Marie Boyle
Mies Lucile Hampton
Marie Boyle
Belle Harker
Lucile Hampton
Plano
Freedmans Aid
South
East University
Straight University
Booker T. Washington
Tuscogee
Atlantic
Pacific
Pressuy
Grand Forks Chautauqua Day with Special Train
Magnificent entertainments in the auditorium feature the Wesleyan quartet and Anderson sisters among others. A ball game and lake excursions precede a grand fireworks display. Admission 33 cents for all events, with a special Fargo and Masonic Day on Saturday July 21 and a dedicated train for Grand Forks residents.
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Wesleyan
Anderson Sisters
Flournoy
Eleanor
Goodmar
Fargo
Masonic
Assembly
Woman's clubs to host lectures on July six
Maria L Sanford of the University of Minnesota leads the list of educators unveiling talks on July 6. The state's women’s clubs plan a meeting with several bright speakers addressing topics from parlie welfare to love poems and letters of Robert and Mrs Browning, with music featured by a pane splendid program.
Dolliver Praised as Nation's Top Orator in 1899 Notice
Historic notice from North Dakota highlights Hon. John P Dolliver as leading vice presidential candidate and premier orator. Widespread acclaim from Washington Post and New York Independent lauds his eloquence, wit, and persuasive power. Reverend E J Conaty of Grand Forks listed to deliver remarks.
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Vonn x
Voutger
Lews
Dolliver
Revered Wm Edwards to lecture at Chautauqua July 17
The state known orator Rev William Edwards will speak at the Chautauqua on July 17, while soprano Miss Maude Lindsey appears for a week starting Monday July 16. Lindsey is hailed as one of the state's most charming singers.
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Wm. Edwards
Chautauqua
Marion Maude Lindsey
Maude Lindsey
Soulful Banjo Act Delights City Audience
Wilbur Hill and Miss Whitaker bring five days of entertainment from July Sth to 14th. They captivate audiences with hill banjo performances and refined musical numbers. The Grand audience praised their artistry, Whitaker’s singing, and stage presence, calling it a standout in the season.
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Wilbur Till
Miss Whitaker
Hill
Whitaker
May Irwin
N. ¥. Journal
Chautauqua at Grand Forks Highlights July Events
The Chautauqua program in Grand Forks features temperance speakers led by Ada Wallace Unruh, a Dixie Jubilee Concert Company from Chicago, and entertainers like Lieut. Melvin Hildreth. Lectures, athletics, a Woodmen picnic, farmers’ days, a Fort Totten Indian band, and a modern kindergarten run by Stevens are planned with notable figures like James Hill expected to attend.
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Ada Wallace
Ade Wallace
Unruh
Portland
United States
Reverend Forbes to Speak at Dunker Meeting in North Dakota
Elder D L Miller of Mt Morrie Illinois notes Dunkers have spread to North Dakota. The July 22 sermon by Rev Robert Forbes in Duluth’s eloquent pulpit will fill the great auditorium. Dixie Jubilee singers will provide music in a historic all colored choir.
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D.L. Miller
D. 1. Miller
Mt. Morrie
Ill
Miller
North Dakota
Robert Forbes
Duluth
Dr. Forbes
Dixie Jubilee Singers
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Derile Lake
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Roth Anderson, Violinist
Sais Gua
New York
Ube
Bloomington
John F. Finerty
Grand Forks
Erhent
Grand Forke
Grand Forks County
Maria L. Sanford
U. of M
John P. Dolliver
Father Conaty
EJ. Comuty
Wilbur Hill and
Robertson
Walpuion Universityr Vo
Cochrane
Ji Cochrane
Addros
Phin
Water— Wayn
Christian Science
Si A.pee Cicero
Rinball
Christian ‘Sciense
Dixie Jubilee Concert Co
Hildreth
Melvin A. Hildreth
Philippines
Ielanda
Lavalle
Kinne
Pierre Lat
John Kinne
Gymn
Eugene May
Angie Gibson
Misa
Gibson
F. J. Lyon
Woodman's
Woodmen of America
Atate Bald
Wilbur Hill
Misa Whitaker
W. A. Northcott
Murphy
Leavenworth Knooks
C. W. Hawes
M. W.A
Eh State
Hoo
Wildy Northestt
Prese Association
Chautauqua’ Grounde
Emoryy Smith
Henry Watterson
Minnie H
Chautauqua Association
Tate
A. W. Edwards
Geo. B. Winship
J. P. Dolliver
Armers
Parmera’ Institute
James J. Hill
Itill
Farmers’ Institute
Milton
Wargo
Ae 'Sousa
Stevens
Parente
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