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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1911

Page

4

Chautauqua Week Opens with Hanley and Norton Concerts

The program includes ex governor Hanley as speaker this afternoon and Norton's Band in a two concert day next Wednesday with two full performances. Monro Markley lecture closes day. Chautauqua notes and items of general interest fill Tuesday schedule with lectures by Dr Wishart and Dr Crane. a Young People's service and union sermon precede evening concerts.

Hanley Norton Splendid Band Ciricillo Chautauqua Harrison Dodder Epworth League Bessie Darbyshire

Community Club Schedule of Activities and Lectures

A local program lists morning sessions for Boys and Girls Clubs with topics on The Bridge of Sighs and John C Calhoun. Afternoon events include a Kindergarten class, a History lecture, and a concert by the Alpine Yoders with Grif and Miss Riling overseeing clubs and activities.

Dr. Wishart Bridge of Sighs Prof Griffith Miss Noyes Miss Patterson Miss Rilling Alpine Yodiers

Chautauqua Week Program Highlights and Concerts

The schedule lists talks by Prof. Griffith on The Reserve Line of Gods Army and Prof. Wilcox on Abraham Lincoln, with Miss Rilling leading Girls Club sessions, Schildkret's Orchestra performing, and lectures by Dr. Monroe Markley. Hindergarten and Alpine Yodlers appearances are noted, with Governor Jay speaking and Norton’s band planned. Attendance has been strong in both afternoon and evening sessions.

Prof. Griffith Dr. Wishart God's Army Miss Noyes Miss Patterson Wilcox Abraham Lincoln The New Union Miss Rilling Schildkret Prof Griffith Monroe Markley Hindergarten Jey

Hamilton Remembered as Architect of Public Credit at Chautauqua

A Chautauqua program led by Professor Wilcox explored Alexander Hamilton as a pioneer of American public credit. The talk traced his early life from signing deeds at age nine to his career handling import affairs in the West Indies and rising to influence statecraft.

West Indies America King’s College New York City George Washington Treasury Poughkeeste First National Bank Alexander Hamilton American Public Credit Chautauqua Park Wilcox Hamilton

Chautauqua Weekend Socials Highlight Park Guests

Higgins Texas visitor Mrs C F Schneider joins sister Mrs Frank Creath and friends. Dallas area visitors share the park with Mr Buckley from Chicago. Washington County Chautauqua attracts townsfolk and dignitaries, noting fine weather, tent life vs car camping, and platform leadership by Rev W C Fisher.

C. F. Schneider Higgins, Texas Frank Creath

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