Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-06-06
North DAkOTACHAuTAuQuA
pEns JulY g el0Srs NY e.
A PROGRAM OF SPECIAL DAYS
AT THIS POPULAR SUM-
MER RESORT.
THE GREATEST SEASON IN THE
HISTORY OF THE ASSOC
ATION-NEW PEOPLE,
NEW ENTERTAINMENT. NEW
IDEAS-AN INEXPENSIVE
SUMMER OUTING.
SPECIAL DAYS.

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SUMMER OUTING.
SPECIAL DAYS.
Never before in tile Northwest have
the people been offered the opportu-
as is promised in this years features
Of the assembly at Devils Lake which
opens Jane 90 and continues until the
night Of July 22nd. The North Dakota
Chautauaua grounds, situated on the
body OF water some sixty or seventy
400 miles dotted by inicts. picturesque
beautiful and magnificent groves OF
beaches and romantic drivcs-an ideal
summer resort made enhancing and
strange by its many historic spots of
Indian legends. A more hearth giving.
invigorating spot cannot be found for
man who said, zone toec1 of nature
makes the whole world kim touched
the key note of universal chord and
OLD Settlers DAY.
ton was organized and attained mem
bership Of several hundred old timers,
the restrictions being placed to those
who arrived in the Devils Lake region
prior to the running of trains over the
Great Northern railroad. Great inter
est was manifested by those living in
the cow counties, and day was set
apart for the entertainment Of the mem
bers at the Cllautauqua grounds. An
old fashioned barbecue was one of the
features last year and an entertainment
is now being prepared that will surprise
the Chautauqua management itself Hon.
F. II. Prosser, the promoter of the or
granization, is host in himself and
known to all old timers since the open
ing of the Devils Lake region. He re-
ports renewed interest and large
increase in membership. The date of
the ASSOCIATION niteting has been set for
July 2, thus giving those who desire an
opportunity to remain over for the
Fourth Of July.
THE GLORIOUS FOURTH
An eloquent orator of national repu-
tation will deliver the Grafton Games
of baseball. boat racing, bicycle racing,
athletics of various kinds will entertain
you from sunrise until sunset. The
famous Indian band will render patri-
otto airs. The best quartettes, soloists
and specialists will entertain you
throughout the vaudeville performance
such as you will be unable to enjoy at
any other place..
At the auditorium in the evening
of this day the management will pre-
sent two Of the greatest features of the
entire assembly. Professor Richie, the
prince Of n1agicians-a marvel in the
black art-witll a corps Of assistants,
will entertain, delight and bewitch you
Professor Richie has not an equal on
the platform and has been brought here
under big expense. His entertainment
is worth the price of season ticket.
He will be here on the 4th and 5th.
Another star performer for this oc-
casion is Professor w. Hinton White,
the illustrated lecturer, who is noted
throughout the world as magic talker.
He will be here the end, 3rd, and 4th,
his greatest and best entertainment be-
ing reserved for the last named date.
His stereopticon is piece of optical
art, managed by an expert-a mechan-
ical feature that has never heretofore
been introduced to a North Dakota
audience.
The day will close in sea of fire
giving an amazing exhibition Of the
latest figures and accomplishments in
pyrotechnics You cannot afford to miss
the Fourth of July at Chautauqua.
PRESS ASSOCIATION DAYS.
July 9 and 10 the State Editorial As
ISOLATION will run the Enautauqua to
suit themselves.
The quill pusflers will be here with
their wives, children and -sweethearts,
and everybody will know they are here.
North Dakota is proud of her newspaper
mon. They are handsome, smart, lively,
jovial and entertaining and theirs will
be no slow affair. They can have the
grounds unconditionally- and the water
in the lake. The state press has built
the Chautauqua and the directors ap-
preciate the association more thoroughly
than words can express The talent
will be placed at the disposal of the
press gang and as on prior occasions
the exercises will consist of addresses,
reading of papers banquets, boat rides
and a splendid entertainment in the
auditorium in the evening. The Chau-
tauqua attractions on these dates are UNI
rivaled.
w. c. 7. U. DAYS.
This organization will conduct
School of Methods, beginning July 8
and ending July 10, the latter day being.
designated as Temperance Day." Miss
Elizabeth Preston, president of the
North Dakota w. C. T. u; Mrs. Bes-
sic Layth Scovell, president Of the Min
nesota w. C. T. u. and leaders from
this and other states will be present and
deliver addresses. EVA
STATE BAR ASSOCIATION.
An effort is being made to have the.
State Bar association hold its meeting
during the assembly. Judge Wade, Of
Iowa, will probably be present. Judge
Wade is cultured and polished gentle
man and recognized as one of the great
est speakers in the west. The Chautau-
qua IS to be congratulated should the
Bar association conclude to meet unon