Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1920-03-11

After being out about six hours
the Jury brought in a verdict Of
$1,000 In favor OF the plaintiff,
Miss Hewitt.
Seldom has case attracted more
attention in circuit court than the
breach of promise suit of Miss Ethel
Hewitt VS.. Frank Draper, both Of
North Freedom. A comedy, a mclo-
drama, or tragedy never attracted
keener interest on stage than inc
broken love affair of these two yourg
people.
Many came from North Freedom
during the trial and far into the cor
rider Of the courthouse stood those
who desired to hear the evidence.
There were none of those objection
able features which sometimes creep
into such suits, everything in this
case being honorable and above board
except the breaking of the alleged
promise to marry.
Were Schoolmates
Although Mr.. Draper is slightly old
er than Miss Hewitt, nevertheless
they attended the village school at
the same time. They have known
each other for many years, the whole
village has known them, hence the in
terest in the case.
When the former kaiser and his war
lords tried to upset the institutions of
hn hn
gun to defend his country. Like
millions Of others his lot was cast
across the sea and while there wrote
10 Miss Hewitt. Previous to going
away he had not kept company with
her. a young man by the name of Burr
Dickie being mentioned in the suit as
having paid her some attentions.
Yelled references in the correspon-
dence on his part at first showed, &C
cording TO the love letters read in
court, there was some hesitancy about
his seeing her when he returned on
account OF the other young man. In
time it developed he desired to see
her on his return provided there were
no obstacles; henceforth Mr.. Dickie
drops out of the action. While abroad
they exchanged pictures.
Return From France
In due time the soldier returned,
met Miss Hewitt on the street, and
soon called Later he visited her home
at least once a week, frequently cali
ing on Sunday nights and remaining
until IL or 1 o'clock.
He claimed that one evening when
he called she said the next time he
came they would go for a walk if the
weather was fine and if stormy they
would sit on the davenport 1t was
not denied the davenport was con
Venient thereafter He also claimed
she kissed him first.
Visit DEVILS Lake
One day last July they visited
Devils lake and Miss Hewitt claims
there was some talk of marriage at
that time. She gave no definite an
swer as she desired to complete her
musical education The matter\of mar
1'iage was also mention later, she saiG,
Dut no definite arrangements were
made. One day she had occasion to
go to the cemetery to place some
flowers on the grave Of her brother
and when they reached the buryIng
ground the flowers were divided, she
using part for the purpose intended
and he was given the remainder to
decorate the grave of his mother
The question of marriage was again
mentioned, she testified, and he sug-
gested they be married and that she
complete her music afterward 1t was
decided the wedding should be in Oc-
tober of last year. she said.
Makes Preparations
Soon after the visit to the cemetery
she commenced to make ready for the
wedding. Bedding was prepared, fruit
was canned, clothes were purchased,
and her friends were informed. When
the time approached the date was prt
off until April, 1920.
He claims she preached the question
of wedding ring and she declares
not. 1t was also stated that he desir-
ed to obtain diamond ring and that
if she wanted to she could get prices
in Baraboo. 1t was found ring would
cost about $3.50 and they both agreed
it was too much-they could use that
amount of money to a better adyant-
age. 1t was decided to buy a ring less
expensive. He claims she was the
only one that talked about because
other girls had rings. He also claim
ed in case a ring was purchased it
could be given back if they agreed to
disagree.
A Cold Letter
On January 10, 1920, he wrote her
"a letter which stated in effect that he