Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-08-28

til $3.50, when the speaker Of the day
was introduced by Father Hauser of
this place. Father L. j. Vaughn then
opened his lecture on THE Power Of
Love-" and occupied the time until
nearly o'clock. He pleased the peo-
pie this year better than he did at the
last summer session of chautauqua,
and after he had finished the lecture
the audience called for him to play a
part of some Of Shakespeare's works,
which he responded to by giving the
character of "Shylock." to the pleasure
of all the lovers of this great work In
the evening at 1880 the Wesleyan Male
quartet gave the last of their parts by
using the evening hour in songs, solos
and whistling
Friday afternoon at Las, the after
noon session opened by music by the
Cleveland Ladies' orchestra This or
ganization was here last year and
on account of having been heard are
drawing card this season. They have
made some changes in their talent
since they were here before, but all
agree that the music is finer than ever.
At O'Clock United States Senator Ell
mer j. Burkett Of Nebraska, was in
troduced to the audience by the Hon.
9. M. Brown of, this place, and he de-
liVered an address on Democratic
Follies" The speaker was magnetic
and enthused with his subject and
gave q pleasing address Of about one
ana three quarters hours. At LAS the
chairs in part of the main tent were
cleared away and Miss Helen Gilman
occupied the space and time with Il
number of the small children, whom
she has been training since the COM
mencement OF the institute in the
games and legends of Indians. In the
evening at 1880 the Cleveland Ladies
gave concert, consisting of excellent
music by the whole orchestra of in
strumental solos, duets, and quartets.
Other Items of Interest.
Miss Mamie Fisher left for her home
IN Belle Plaine, on Friday evening, aft
er having spent several days visiting
friends in the city.
c. M. Fuhrmaster of the northern
part of the county, was a business call
err and visitor in the city Friday.
Porter Brown of Webster, was trans
acting business in the city Thursday,
visiting friends and attending the
chautauqua.
q. E. Phelps has been on the sick
list for the past couple of days.
Manning Jaynes, one of the directors
at the chautauqua institute. left for
Iowa City on Friday evening, having
finished his work here.
Mrs. William veitch of 0ttumwa, is
visiting here with her daughters, Mrs.
w. H. Richardson and B. c. Minteer
Robert Clarke has left for his home
in Cedar Falls after having spent sew
eral days visiting friends
Mr.. and Mrs. George Horn of South
English, have been visiting in the city
for the past several days and expect
to remain during the chautauqua. Mr..
Horn has charge of lighting the
grounds.
WEISS Miller of South English, has
been spending the"past week visiting
his son, Capt e. Miller
Miss Lottie White of South English
is visiting relatives and friends in the
city.
Miss Grace Darling of Iowa City, has
been visiting friends in the city for
the past several days.
Miss Lillian Lonner. one Of the teach
ers from Webster. attending the in
stitute, has been on the sick list for a
couple of days, and under the doctors
care. but is much improved at the
present time.
Waldo Phelps is visiting in Hedrick
at the home of his grandparents. Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Roop.