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Show MEANING OF CHAUTAUQUA. We have been asked the origin and meaning of Chautauqua. The word is of Indian origin, but as a name for tho big educational movement, of which Ogden is to enjoy the assembly feature in July, it is from the county and lake in New York state. The Indiun word is variously interpreted to mean a "foggy place," o "bag tied in the middle," referring to the shape of Chautauqua lake; a "place where a child was washed," and "where fish were taken out." Also "place of easy death." and "place where one was lost." |