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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
2
Ex Governor Hoch of Kansas speaks to a large audience at the Chautauqua Grounds delivering his Message from Kansas. The Saturday afternoon event draws strong attention as the best attraction so far with an encouraging message.
Ex Governor Hoch of Kansas delivers a hopeful address praising Kansas progress and anti trust measures. He cites suspicions about monopolies, price controls and prohibition, recounting Kansas actions against binding twine, Standard Oil, school books, and saloon closures. The piece notes upcoming Chau tauqua acts and a concert by Norton's Band.
The schedule lists Bible Hour with Dr. Bushnell on Revelation Inspiration at 1:50 a m. Miss Noyes leads Kindergarten. Boys' Club with Prof. Griffith. Girls' Club with Miss Maxon. History lecture by Prof. Wilcox on James G Blaine at 10:30 a m. Mrs Florence Maybrick lectures on The Prison System of England at 2:00 p m. Evening closing concert by Norton’s Band at 7:30 p m.
Professor Wilcox led a Saturday morning discussion focusing on Stephen A. Douglas. The talk explored Douglas’s political stance and impact during his era.
Miss Nora Corette and Miss Lena Maxwell with Miss Dorothy Latchem entertained Saturday evening. Corette sang Eileen Aroon and Ah I have Sighed to Rest Me, while Maxwell played violin with encores and finished with Herje Kati. The trio joined the Rounds in praise of home artistry.
The Rounds concert Saturday evening showcased audience members performing. Mrs. Rounds opened with a bell solo titled Dixie Blossoms followed by In the Clock Store. Miss Crossman sang The Garden of Dream and Take Me Out to the Ball Game while Miss Coburn, a violinist, played Hope Told a Flattering Tale.
A lengthy list of visitors to the grounds includes David Love of Ainsworth and many others from Columbus, Burlington, West Chester, and nearby towns. Attendees stayed at various tents, attended the Chautauqua, and plans for the Academy crowd party are noted. Some campers report early disturbances and a funeral in Wellman is mentioned.
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