The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1908-03-04
XOUNTY FAIR KARNIVAL SO
POPULAR THAT, ALL COULD
NOT BE ACCOMMODATED.
A MOST ATTRACTIVE FESTIVAL.
Plans of the First Regiment Band to
Give Baraboo an Entertainment
Success.
(From Wednesdays Daily.)

(From Wednesdays Daily.)
The continuation of the KountY
Fair Karnival at the Fairistore build
ing last evening brought about double
the number of people of the night be-
fore. The doors had to be closed final
ly and many were turned away be-
cause the building was crowded.
About 1000 persons attended the sew
eral resorts and enjoyed the festival.
The prizes last evening were won
by Ernest Ross, who took the part of
female impersonator. The Atkinson
trio took the ladies prize
This evening $35 gents or
lady's gold watch illIbe given to the
winner, who will be one of those who
have attended during the Karnival.
This is a premium for attendance.
The interest and enthusiasm mani
tested by business men and everybody
generally in the venture of the First
Regiment band to give Baraboo some
thing novel in the way Of entertain
ment was a response which showed a
popular appreciation of the efforts of
the musicians. Everybody turned in to
help the boys prepare and carry out
their elaborate program.
Among the many who moved about
the hall last evening Editor-in-Chi
S. J. Hood of the Republic was noticed
in particular, frequently and hearth
ly smiling at the ludicrous perform
ances and situations.
Booths.
The various booths and those in
charge were as follows:
The German Village, wieners, sauer-
kraut, coffee and sandwiches: Mrs.
George Mcfarland, Mrs. Emil Weir
ich, Mrs. Louis Werlich, and Mrs. G.
A. Hoffman.
Pop Corn stand: E. J. Buehler, Mrs.
o. Patterson, and Miss Anna Groth.
Side Show: Paul Herfort, Stanley
KlaWater, and Peter Gollmar.
Doll rack: Ora CahOOn.
Bungaloo: r. E. Dake.
Big wheel of fortune: III. l.. Halsted.
Ice Cream cones: Mrs. Frank
Hughes, Miss Matte Brownell, and
w. H. Cline.
Small wheel Of fortune: William
Radtke and Miss Gertrude Platt.
Fish pond, where casting was done
for prizes: Mrs. l.. n. Burt and Mrs.
George Hood.
Palm garden: Mrs. F. E. Morey,
Mrs. H. Grotophorst, Mrs. Roger Ca
hoon, Mrs. Elmer Johnston, Mrs.
Harry Acott, and Mrs. w. H. Mould,
who dispensed all kinds of stylish
drinks. A menu card was furnished.
National, Uncle Sam and Liberty:
Charles and Miss Zoe Thompson.
Soft drinks la Saloon Americana:
r. n. Ferris and James McGuan.
Candy stand: Mrs E. G.. Marriott.
Cane rack: O. l.. Stinson.
Other Features.
The soldiers camp was occupied by
twenty-four of Baraboo's most popu-
lar young ladies, captained by Miss
Mabel Stewart. The sentinal was
Louis Walrath.
The vaudeville acts were taken by
Mrs. Wallace Crow, John Slater,
Raymond Worth. Misses Hattie and
Maude True sang an illustrated song.
The dance on the second floor was in
charge of Paul Cahoon.
Director of the band: F. E. Morey.
Director of the orchestra: J. E. Won
Wald
For the dance the Barstow orches-
ira furnished the music.
Watchman: Charles Butterfeld.
The band was garbed in dress uni
form, and when not acting on melodi-
Gus duty some of them performed the
services of police keeping the crowd
moving.
Order was exceptionally fine.
The lights and stereopticon were in
charge of George Mcfarland, who had
complete control of the gas and elec-
trio lights. He was able to diminish
or increase the light at will. Five big
arc lamps besides all of the gas lights
furnished the best of Illumination on
the first floor. The gas lig hts were
controlled by cord attached to valve
in the basement, and it was easily