Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1912-07-11
SANE WAS THE
FOURTH OF JULY
Many Leave Baraboo for
Quiet Days at Lake
and River.
ACCIDENTS NOT NUMEROUS
- sfsl
Drenching Rain Bad for
PicnicS but Good
for Crops.
NOT NUMEROUS

Baraboo and vicinity enjoyed
Fourth that was comparatively sane.
There was not much noise on the streets
| aud accidents were few, Many hur-
ried to lake or river for quiet day and
received drenching unless they
sought shelter. The morning broke
fair but clouds soon filled the sky,
About noon great storm gathered in
the west and came so suddenly that
there was no time for deliberation. It
was necessary to seek shelter at once.
The rain was bad for pleasure picnics
but splendid for growing crops.
Speech in the Park.
The only event which attracted at
tention in the business section of the
city was an address on votes for
women delivered by Miss Harriet
Grim of Illinois at the courthouse
park. Considering the many outside
attractions there was good sized
audience and the marked attention
which followed the speaker showed
that her remarks were appreciated.
Miss Grim showed flags Of seven differ
ent countries where women have either
full or partial suffrage. The tact that
in six of the states the women vote
and that therefore about one million
women are already voters in our own
country was also noted. Miss Grim
thinks that the prospect in Wisconsin
is Increasingly favorable to the
cause.
Earlier in the day Miss Grim ad-
dressed two fine audiences in Kilbou-n
and Delton respectively.
Today she speaks at LoganvilIe,
White Mound, Plain, Black Hawk and
Spring Green. Miss Rose Platt, Mrs.
A. G.. Ringling, Mrs. Lorene
Horton and Miss Katherine Donovan
accompany her.
Sought Refuge Under Rocks.
About the time the members and
friends of the Skillet Greek Farmers
club had assembled on the meadow at
the Peewee nest owned by William
Wichern, the storm came and the
visitors sought shelter beneath the
overhanging rocks and in the covered
vehicles. Albert Wlchern had pre-
pared ample athletics for all. Will
Wichern had placed the seats, Wich-
ern & Alvin provided a stand of re-
freshments and Mrs. Cowles and
others were ready with games and
other features. The rain spoiled nearly
all. After the shower some went home
and some remained on the ground.
Eagle Picnic Well Attended,
There was large crowd at the Eagle
picnic at Ef1inger park. A parade led
by Joseph Johnson, the veteran, con-
sisting of the Baraboo Marine band
and comic band, marched from the
business section to the park in the
forenoon. The Marine band gave con-
CGTCS III VIC dlUCAhOOIl dAu CNCUIuRs
Races end contests of all kinds were
held in the afternoon. Following the
concert in the evening dancing was
enjoyed until midnight, music being
furnished by the Terbilcox orchestra.
Everyone enjoyed good time.
Boy Loses Thumb.
While playing with toy canon
Herbert Lueck lost portion of his
right thumb. Amputation of the men,
Der may be necessary.
Fight at Aoleman.
At Ableman two Baraboo youths
entertained the villagers by indulging
in fight in front of saloon. One of
the young men drew his knife but
was prevented from stabbing his COM
panion. The most excited had taken
so much of the pure food (?) and am
Der liquid that he could hardly stand
up and was determined to give vent to
some of his pent up strength. No
arrests have been reported.
Many of Ableman and vicinity en-
joyed a picnic in the grove, there
being large attendance.