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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1899
Page
8
A vivid July 4th in Chautauqua featured crowds arriving by the Minnie H and filling the auditorium. Charles F. Craig performed Shore Acres while Ignatius Donnelly gave patriotic and humorous talks, followed by a grand evening of fireworks and a crowded return home.
Reliable insurance companies invite policy on farm property fire lightning and tornadoes grain hail protection. Neglect costs more than a trifle as companies carry risk cheaper than you. Cover home furniture stock and at least part of your crop bail. Wm H Brown Co offers full loss payments and painting services via Marshall at Kelley’s hardware.
A white pony arrived at a farm in Township 157.62 branded N on the right shoulder and W on the left hip with both eyes white. The owner must prove property and pay charges for recovery at Keun.
Rev H P Cooper has long been active in ministerial work since 1883 and is likely the state's oldest Methodist pastor though young. He served as presiding elder of the Fargo district, the largest in the state, and was the youngest ever to hold that post.
The Reverend, longtime Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge I O O F since 1891, helped organize the Spiritwood Chautauqua and located its current grounds after weeks of travel. Known as a personable and helpful organizer, he remains a central figure in the movement.
A wife, separated from her husband Fred Herr, traveled with three children seeking him. Locals in Minnewaukan provided food and care for the family, including a 10 year old, a 5 year old, and a 3 week old infant. A woman offered to adopt the baby, leading to distress as the mother feared losing her child. They reached Devils Lake cold and hungry and found shelter at Mr Crawford’s, then were placed at the Norsk House where officials ensured care. The mother, a Dane, remains anxious about her husband and asks for charitable support. A local note ends with an unrelated sales pitch for screen doors by B.S. Estes.
About 75 teams sheltered Monday night as the Chautauqua session grows in popularity. Dr. W. L. Cowper of Lakota plans to stay. Ottaby postmaster O. E B. Iverson visited on the Fourth. Families from Manitoba Carrington and Park River arrive, with Ex-Senator Davis and wife admiring the grounds.
A busy Devils Lake Chautauqua scene notes gate receipts the largest since the event began. Visitors from Carrington arrive, locals and campers fill tents, and the Ottumwa Quartette deliver a standout performance. Reports of hail damage inland, real estate activity surges, and prominent figures from Barnton and Fergus Falls visit, as preparations and repairs continue.
Oliver Koudtson of Lakota camps on grounds as Captain Heerman lines up extra policemen. Notables include Dr. Schultz and wife from Minne-waukan, Miss Nelson of Grand Forks visiting sister Mrs. Chas Phillips, and a large Minnewankan circ delegation led by Fred Snore. Senator Hansbrough heads to Carrington for Fourth of July ovation. McCanna family from Cando visiting. Various guests from DeGroat and Crookston attend. An additional delegation from Newford led by J. M. Mulvey arrives by boat.
Venerable Consul Fancher of Lake Camp Modern Woodmen of America appoints Reception Entertainment and Arrangements committees for the Woodmen picnic at Chautauqua on July 12 and 13 with members from various lodges. The Minto Journal notes Devils Lake Chautauqua boomed to a likely record turnout statewide as preparations proceed.
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