Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1899-06-30
AT CHAUTAUQUA GROUNDS,

Secretary LaRue will have his bust
ness Office near the auditorium this year.
A small culvert just outside of town
on the C~hautauqua road needs repair
ing to avoid an accident.
John Bell and j. N. Miller have com
pleted a new cottage 12x2O, just west of
the auditorium. They will camp with
their families.
Attorney NJ. H. Brennan was on the
grounds last evening to decide upon a
location for a new cottage which will be
erected at ono
Peter Haley has completed a l2x2O
cottage on his lot in the circle, and will
enjoy a season of entertainment and
rest with his family.
The confidence of Devils Lake citi.
zen in the Chautauqua is fully demon
strated by the number of new cottages
in the curse of erection.
A number of unsightly trees have
been cut out, which adds greatly to
the beauty of the grounds. and makes
one feel safe in case of a storm.
Chas. A. Grow will d ecorate the aud
itorium for the association-and when
Charley does the decorating ut will be
a thing of beauty and Joy forever"
j. H. Smith, of Crary, who owns the
n%eatest cottage on the grounds, was
here yesterday getting things in readi-
ness for his family who will arrive Fri.
day.
Landlord Clifford, of the Hotel Oak.
| wood, is erecting a cottage 20x40 to be
| used al an ice cream parlor. 1t stands
just east of the hotel and is neat and
attractive.
Attorney General Cowan will com.
mence the erection of a two story cot.
tage, 16x26 this week. and will occupy
it this season. 1t will be the largest
cottage on the grounds.
[ bought my screen doors before
the advance. They are just in
both plain and fancy in standard
size. B. S. Estes.
Seventy tents have been engaged fol
the opening day. This means 500 per
manent campers from the start. A
number of new tents have been ordered
and will be here this week.
f. w. Mann g. Son are getting theil
store in shape and this year will carry {
larger stock than ever. Campers car
find everything to supply their wants
and can buy goods at the same price
for which they are sold in the city.
Secretary LaEue has a force of q
men at work and the many new i'm
provements for the comfort and con
venience of visitors will be greatly ap
preciated. The beautiful grounds were
never as enticing as this year.
Everything is in readiness for thu
opening day-neXt Saturday. The citi
zens of Devils Lake should make
special effort to be on the ground anc
make this one of the most interesting
days of the session.
A grand stand with a seating capacity
of 300 has been erected by the ~associa
ton in the rear of the base ball dia
mond. 1t is covered and protected from
foul" balls by strong wire netting. Thu
+. ball grounds are in excellent shape ant
a number of interesting games arr
scheduled.
Sunday July End will be a glorious
day at the Chautauqua for church PEG
pie. Right Rev. Bishop Edsall will con
duct the religious services. The Rev
gentleman is an ideal bishop. He has
fine presence, is fluent, eloquent ant
sympathetic. All should make it i;
point to hear him. Rev. Chas. Turner
of this city, and Rev. Reese, of For
Totten, will assist him.
D. w. Pinkerton is now running
a water wagon and will furnish
artesian water at all times a
reasonable rates. His past RECORD
as a water man will recommend
him to the public. Telephon.
SO. IF
w. H. Wake and wife, of Crazy, ar
the first campers on the Chautauqu;
grounds, arriving yesterday. They ar
snugly located in a large tent on tn,
north side and will remain Throughout
the season. Mr.. Wake has charge o
the bathing house and pleasure boat