The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1897-06-19
Fond du Lac Picnic Grounds.

There is nowhere in the northwest Il
more beautiful spot in which to ENJOY Il
summer outing, whcthert II b" for day,
week or month, than at Fond du Lac,
Mimi, and it was with genuine pleasure
that party of about thirty five Super
ior gentlemen including Mayor Stark
weather, President Mills of the council,
Chief of Police Crumpton, Representa-
tiyes of the city daily and weekly press
and others accepted an invitation from
Mr. +. NJ. Williams to enjoy a day :
outing laet Sunday. The little steamer
Edna, with Capt. John Hanson at the
wheel, took the party up the st. Louis
river which is one of the most charming
trips to be found anywhere III this re-
gion. Not only Is the scenery all along
the winding stream beautiful beyond
description. but it is HOtth 4 day 5 time
simply to inhale the sweet OdOr of wild
flowers and spruce, forgetting for the
time the cares OF every day life, and
fcasting both mind and body on the
beauties of nature, drinking III God :
pure sunlight and refreshing breezes
all of which have been provided III
generous quantities by gracious Provl-
denCe for the enjoyment of man. II
YOU have never enjoyed trip up the
St. Louis, take your wife and babies
or sWCetheart-sOme pleasant day and
board an excursion boat bound for
Fond du Lac and before YOU have been
long on the way you will feel like a new
being, and wonder how you have lived
50 long in the city without knowing that
you did not need to 90 to some famous
seaside resort for an outing
Arriving at Fond du Lac, only about
an hour and forty minutes by boat from
Superior, one finds ample room for all
kinds of sports. and plenty of shad"
trees. ON what is known as Nekuk
Island, near the Wisconsin side of the
river the most extensive preparations
have been made for the accommodation
Of visitors. The grounds are in charge
Of Bruno Ferrizo Il Go. They have a
fine hotel and out buildings and are al
ways ready and anxious to do anything
that will add to the comfort and pleas
ure of visitors The island comprises
several acres Of grounds which are well
kept and always look inviting. For
the accommodation of dancing parties
there is a canvas covered pavilion 4OXS0
feet in size, provided with commodious
check rooms and conveniently near *
located the band stand. In another part
Of the grounds is one hundred yard
race track HeIl roped, and scattered
around among the elegant shade trees
are seats and tables sufficient 70 accom-
MEDIATE large numbers. If you wish to
row or fish the management furnish
boats and fishing tackle at very mOder-
ate rates. over on the main land in
Wisconsin could he made at small cX-
pense one Of the most beautiful parks
Imaginable. For parties desiring to
camp a few DAYS or week. during the
summer months no prettier spOt can
be found on the river. The whole
country around abOrnds in delightful
little hooks and corners and out OF the
wav places 20 essential, for camper Is
never satisfied unless he is continually
running across some charming little
lovers corner that had not been dis
covered before. Good drinking water
is an essential feature to camp life and
all along the river are numerous springs
from which plenty OF good pure cold
water can be obtained with very i.ttIe
trouble.
All who responded to Mr.. Williams
invitation last sunday spent delight
tul day. The weather was perfect and
the MANAGEMENT Of the grounds did
everything possible to make the quill!
pu-hers feel at home, and the dinner
served would 10 credit 10 the best hotel
in the northwest. The party returned
about nins . clock in the evening.