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Newspaper
Geneseo Republic
Location
Geneseo, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
17
Strickland W Gillilan and humorist Jess Pugh Company headline a three day entertainment run Friday and Saturday night into Sunday matinee and evening shows promising top act performances dominated by comic humor and vaudeville style variety.
The seventh annual Geneseo Chautauqua opened despite rain and mud with a large audience. President Ryan outlined the boost needed for success, introducing platform manager Bruce Amsbury and performers The Strollers. Dr. Frederick A. Cook, Arctic explorer, spoke Sunday on his pole expedition from Gloucester to Annoatok and back, detailing hardships and achievements.
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