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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08
HANDBALL. IN HIGH FAVOR HERE,
is A GAME OF CELTIC ORIGIN

| championship class. as far as this part
of the country is concerned.
Origin of the Game.
The history of the game. as published
in the athletic guide, is as follows:
The game of handball is undOubted
| ly of Celtic origin, and the proof OF
the assertion rests with the fact that
wherever this nomadic race has set
foot only there will be found traces of
| the pastime The earliest authentic
mention of handball, according to the
annals of ireland, occurs in the year
1870 A. NJ, or 1879 years prior to the
Christian era. This was in connection
with the Tailten games, inaugurated
by Ere, the last king of the Firbolgs,
in honor of his daughter-inIaw Tailte.
AS to the particular style in which the
game was played it is now impossible
to accurately determine, but from the
meagre accounts of the early chroni-
clers no walls We're used, but the ball
was tossed from hand to hand and
the Book of Leinster' mentions it as
being one of the prominent events on
the Tailten program. These games
were celebrated each year, end even
with the slow methods of communica-
ton they were not long in becoming
the theme of inhabited Europe. And
warriors fiocked from every quarter to
take part in the running, jumping, the
feat of gaze bolga, or throwing the belly
dart: the roth cleas or wheel feat;
chariot racing and other events too nu-
merous to mention. To such an extent
was the spirit of emulation created
among the visitors that in the 18th
century before Christ, or some
five hundred years after the Inaugural
ton of Tailten, the Greeks organized
the Olympian games. OF the advent
and subsequent success of this imita-
ton of the Celtic festival it is needless
to speak, but it was the first intro
duction into Greece of nandball Homer
who may be accredited coeval at least
with the fall of Troy, speaks of fe-
male named Anagalla, who distinguish
ed herself as a handball player.
In England Early.
cit is altogether uncertain at what
period handball was introduced into
England, but like the Greeks the early
inhabitants of Albion copied it from
the Celts. In the museum of Trinity
college, Oxford, there is a 18th
century manuscript containing a life
of ST. Cuthbert 1t says of him that
when he was young he pleyde ate
handballe with the children that his
fellows were On what authority
this information is established it is
hard to understand, but the venerable
Bede, who also wrote the life of that
saint, mentions him to be an expert hand
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08

In view of the growing popularity OF
handball in this city, and the manifest
interest which is shown in the tourna-
ments now in progress at the Y. NJ c.
A. it is interesting to note the history
of the game In Spaulding's athletic
guide on the game, the history there
given states that the game is unques-
tionally of Celtic origin, and that the
earliest authentic mention of handball
in Ireland occurs in 1870 A. NJ, or
1879 years before the Christian era.
Yet it has only been in recent years
that this game was introduced in the
United States. and in 1880 there were
very few courts in the country. In
Rock Island the game has been popu-
AR for several years, and the Y. NJ. G.
A. gymnasium has two fine courts At
present the game is one of the most
popular, and three separate tOurna-
ments are now in progress among the
gymnasium members of the associa-
ton. The business men are entered
in one tournament, the intermediate
members in a second. and the junior
members in still another. The mem
beTs are all proficient in the game,
and some are proving themselves in a.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08
CLINTON WANTS IN
Three. Eye League Baseball or
None for the City Up the
Mississippi.
NO MORE OF THE IOWA BRAND
Visit of President Holland Has Stirred
Fans There Greatly According
to Herald.

It's Three-Eye league baseball or
none for Clinton next year according
to the Herald, which says:
'The visit of President Holland OF
the Three Eye league in Clinton has
| revived interest in baseball among the
| local fans. and now everybody is talk
| ing for league bali. e. Three-Eye
| league ball There is a disposition on
| the part of the Clinton baseball enthu-
| siasts to favor the purchase of a fran
| chise in the Three-Eye league next sea
son. They say either Three-Eye ball
or no ball at all in 1907
'The experiment made last summer
when Clinton secured a franchise in
the Iowa league was not satisfactory,
and the local fans are averse to anoth-
er season with the Iowa league, even
if that organization exists next year. of
which there seems to be some doubt.
For years it has been pet project of
Clinton fans to get into the Three-Eye
league. and now that the opportunity
has presented itself, and Clinton has a
chance to succeed Davenport in the
league. they are all wondering if this
opportunity is to be taken advantage
of. and the franchise secured. 1t is
understood that a movement is on foot
to bring about this result; but wheth-
er or not it will eliminate in the pur-
chase of the franchise remains to be
seen"
Ed Smith i'm Lime Light.
The current number of Sporting Life
bears a two-column portrait and an eX-
cellent likeness of Ed Smith, the for
mer Rock Island pitcher. with the fol
lowing sketch of his career:
Edward Smith, the clever young
spit bali artist of the st. Louis Amer
lean league club, halls from South
Bend, Ind. where he was born Feb. 81,
1880. He began his professional ca
reer in 1901. pitching a few games for
the Rock Island. H., and Colorado
Springs, Col. clubs. In 1902 he played
a full season with the Rock Island club.
In 1903 he was member of the Wheel
ing club of the Central league. In 1904
he was transferred to the Dayton club
of the same league, and developed into
Il most effective pitcher, even without
the spit bali delivery. In 1905 his
work with Dayton attracted such atten-
ton that he was drafted by the St.
Louis American leaglss- club, for which
he has, to date pitched most success
fully"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08

Continued on Page SKI
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08

ball player. and that he eXcelled in run
ming, jumping, and such exercises as
required great muscular power. FitZ-
stephen, who wrote in the 18th
century. speaking of the London school
boys, says: Annually upon Shrova
Tuesday they go into the field. immed-
lately after dinner. and play the cele-
brated game of handball. every party
of boys carrying their own ball Dur
ing the Easter holidays it was the Gus
tom in those days to play for tansy
cakes. but Bourne fails to understand
why they should play handball at this
season above any other time.
Named Different by French.
"The French were introduced to the
game rather early. and called it palm
play. 1t was played by the naked hand
but afterwards with a glove, which,
in some instances. was lined with soft
material. Afterwards the French
bound cords and tendons around their
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08

hands TO make the ball rebound more
forcibly. In the reign of Charles V. the
game was exceedingly fashionable in
France being played by the nobility
for large sums of money. In many
cases when the players ran short of
money they would pledge a part of
their wearing apparel rather than aban-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08

don the game. According TO an old
historian. the Duke Of Burgundy. not
having enough money. lost his girdle
with the Duke of Bourbon. Shortly af-
forwards he left the same girdle with
the Comte D'Eu for eighty francs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08
Baseball Games in Havana

Havana. Dec. S.-Following are the
scores of the baseball games played
here yesterday: First game-All
Americans, 3; Havana, ,. Second
game-All Americans. 2; Havana. l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-12-08

Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing
At Beal & Schmitt's, Illinois theater
building.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
E1owevills

News-Champion Correspondence.
"Wednesday, Dec.
Arch Shackleford returned home
from Denver Saturday
W. A Willis completed the bridge
across Tavlor river at Almont last
week
Robert Ahrens of Marble was
shaking hands with old friends
this week.
W. \. Willis and son delivered
co head Of cattle to Miller Bros. at
Gunnison Monday
The many friends Of Amos Shacke-
ford will be glad to know that he is
well aud strong He is still in
Missouri.
The Masquelade Friday evening
was well attended, with people from
several surrounding neiChborhoods
and a number of beautiful costumes
were worn
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
BROAD GAGE ROUND HOUSE
Work To Begin Immediately on
Reconstruction Of Burnt D. L
RIG. Ro~nI House At
Cunnison
Special Correspondence.


While your correspondent il n n
able to verify the news absoiut eiy
from official sources it is known "a
be fact that the construction force
Of the Rio Grande will begin work
Immediately rebuilding the portion
of the roand house burnt Is months
ago, and that it Will be built to ac-
commodate broad gage engines.
This is good news, as a pointer that
in a year or two we may expect the
wide track at Gunnison.
Fred Winters went TO Salida Fri
day.
J. +. Quinn Of Salida came to
Gunnison Monday.
viii Richardson is firing the
&. x :. switch engine
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cove moved to
Grand junction this week.
T. W Duncan and J. T. Reiley
were over from Salida this week.
Richard Price who is running on
Cerro hill was in Gunnison Tues
day.
Leo Connors who is firing out Of
Salida was back in Gunnison this
week.
7. Quailley who has been run
ming on. .Cerro hill is now on the
main line
Engineer George Porter who is
now running on the broad gage was
in town Monday
Geo. Haines returned from Kan
sas City this week. Mrs liaines
will remain there until after the holi-
DAYS.
Cecil Ellison, the former fireman
on the c. * S. switch engine is now
braking between Gunnison and
Como.
The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Owen Fitzpatrick will regret to
learn that they have gone to Grand
Junction to reside.
Ed Maloy, formerly an engineer
between Gunnison and Grand juno
ton has accepted position on the
Gould extension line.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
Mt. Carbon
New Iampion Correspondence.

New -Lampion Correspondence.
Tuesday, Dec 4
Heavy rain at Mt. Carbon Mon
day and snow Tuesday.
$. Peel made a trip to town Tues
dav, returning the same DAY.
Several new COmers arrived last
week to remain for some time.
Valentine Zeilinger il to open his
saloon Saturday next. They say free
beer.
A party shot Joe rlann's dog last
week \ poor trick for any human
being.
Rocco Saniarella. Mike Massa and
wife. Is Mrs Gerri went 20 Gunni-
son + e. -al.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
SApnero
News Champion Correspondence.
Wednesday. Dec. )

News Champion Correspondence.
Wednesday, Dec. )
Edward kyselka was a visitor in
town Thursday.
J. i. Chapman departed Wednes-
day for Bowerman
Mrs. 7. II. Xeuor and Jennie Nc
Neau visited IN Gunnison Sunday.
Mr. Peter Peterson and family
moved INTO their new home this
week.
The Enbom boys are hauling
their ties to the track preparing for
an inspection.
Mr.. and Mrs. ?. II. Zenor enter
tanned a lew friends at dinner ON
Thanksgiving day
Tom Mallon of Lake City came
up from Montrose Saturday night
and went on to Lake City Monday.
Six hundred head Of fine cattle
were shipped from this point Satur-
day. They were driven here from
the North Fork country for ship
ment.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
DAYTON
News Champion Correspondence.
Tuesday Dec 4
rIleTIt

News & Champion Correspondence.
Tuesday, Dec.
Miss Bessie Phle was guest Of
Miss Anna Robson last week.
Mrs. Dan Baker spent two days
recently with Mrs Nettle Carr.
Mrs Walter Clay ha. gone to
Carr sawmill to cook lor the crew.
J. H. Kellogg went 10 Denver to
spend Thanksgiving with his fam
lily.
Antoine Weischelbraum is down
from Lake City looking after inter-
rsts here.
All report a fine time at the
Thanksgiving dance given by the
Lorde family.
Ia Blade Of Marble is here as
sawyer at Cars mill, and Henry
Darling Of Nontrose Is at kellogg's.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
Mo- AIS Ro S1SO,
0s.iaG CIn q vhise HA< D.
e~s6 q ~ that hsE -
Tse ) SplealLd Sasikn n
18nsnans SeAs -
News q hampton Correzpanaence.
"Wednesday. Is-c. ;

f"' -
The Msrnrng G.im osued by
stlles a Go. has been .oid O. Cplo-
rad Springs capitalists faT s25,-
up Thsv viii put large iprce
Il mea 30 work and have been TAX
lng from two b. four tons Of ore oct
dss
An important strike has l,cen
made IN the Morning. Siar mine loca-
ted on Lake Hill masutaIn. Ia run
nIng tgnnel Oi 2lO feet a vein of
ore has been uncovered. 1t IL
zinc lead ore and vein af four feet
Wide A force of men being employ
ed. They are baildlng new roads
aud will lbs ready f1r shipment in
two weeks Ti.is property is leased
by Davidson and Lstie
The Paiosi. leased by Dixon and
Wright have recently opened very
r'ch streak Of lead silver ore The
tunnel being in the depth li0 feet.
They will begin shipping al once.
These two strikes have created
great deal Of excitement IA White
Pine. II Is rumored that several
other properties will be opened N
the near iuture
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
VREBK ON BUTTE BR RANCH
Train from Anthracite Derailed and
Two Trainmen Injured. Enter-
tanning Story Of Butte
Happenings

News-Champion Correspondence.
Wednesday, Dec. 3
TUESDAY evening as the train was
coming down from Anthracite il
struck broken rail and several
cars were derailed. As a result VIM.
Harris had his knee sprained and
Frank Songer received a severe cut
ON the head and broken arm. Mr..
Sanger had the same arm broken in
an accident last summer.
Miss Mabel Kearns of Salida is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Songer.
Mr. aud Mrs. A. o. Mcdonald
came home to spend Thanksgiving
Day with friends.
Jos II. Block spent Thanksgiving
IN Denver with his little daughter
Eruesline, returning Monday
Miss Kate Redmond Of Colorado
Springs arrived Tuesday TO spend a
few weeks with her brother, Ed Red T.
muudlpcal manager Of the Supply Go
A Mergelman Of Gunnison came
up Monday, to spend a day with DR.
Rockefeller. This was Mr.. Mergel-
mans first visit to our city although
a resident of the county for II years
Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Wilson and
son William left this week for Canon
City where they will spend the win
ter. They will be greatly missed as
they are always identified with the
best interests Of the town.
Mr.. King, for several months en-
ployed in the dry goods department
Of the Colorado Supply Store, has
gone to Idaho 10 make his future
home He is succeeded bv Il. W
Mnslev, who comes with high recon-
meniations.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
Spencer

News-Champion Correspondence
Tuesday; Dec. 4, 1906.
The Dunbar boys are doing their
annual work.
Fred Hay is hauling a car Of coal
for the Headlight.
Major SkneS has been over sur
yeyIng claims owned by Jake Ross
for patent
Alva Foster came down recently
from Ohio CITY where Dee has been
working on the Carter tunnel
Tourney Neal of Pennsylvania is
here doing his annual wors 1n the
Neal property near the Iron Cap
Messrs Smoot and Profit are
sIringing poles from Spencer toward
Dubois. Suppose some one Is gong
TO have a telephone.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
Vulcan
News Champion Correspondence.

News Champion Correspondence.
Tuesday, dec. Z
Johu SEWERS moved into town
recently.
Harry Roseuhaum from the Ce-
b0ila was IN town Sunday
William Warrant Of Summit Park
was shopping IN town last week.
J. II Smith and family were the
guests Of Mrs. J. c. Wise Sunday.
Alph Haiues from the Cebolla is
working for the Burnhams on the
New York mine.
]. II. Crowley departed recently
for White Pine to take charge Of the
stage line from that point TO Sar-
gents
Ed Chask has returned from the
North Fork country where he was
engaged in gathering fruit llr the
last two months.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
VIII Old HRlUa0
0Asi<v Aiaas Vsino ~ Ns~s-
oAneina ReAAco - A1pA
q vs.sas = CsA.6 Isno>ia
SAa Lake An1 SAa3a
Asa

To the Fea ser- af the NgW>-CHsx-
pI9X-
The otheF dav the three members
ct tue Adams israIly started f1r the
Pacihc es,-s; tlr Jsnni 81 reerea-
tion as4 resi-. aud after leaving Mont
ro~s We lave found oar-else. IN epm-
pany at Grani Junction aud ssh
Lake City with "a O.uBni.oa friends
Tninksng tha; Gsna,son people
would like 10 know hos sonss 81
their former citizens we're getting
along | deesiei to send letter 10
Ne~slChampi0n readers
At Grand function, Fotograpbef
Dean cheerful home found us dur
ing the course OF the evening
There is a Something about the
Deans which draws all Gsnnisonites
10 them, that something evidently
being their genuine friendliness and
unseihsh hospitality The Iioans
are most comfortably situsted, thor
residence and studio being on OPP
'''NtNf 'ft htfS fh tbs rhibF hiP'h
Mr. Deaa conducts the siitings per
sonally, Mary takes in the cash and
smile. sweetly On the patrons, and
two mon are engaged in the develop
ing aud finishing departments
Villa and Bessie are in the high
school, Preston in the grammar.
Mrs Dean escorted US to the home
Of doc" Shores. Mrs Shores and
two bows, Frank aud Bud, are home
but Doc is away most OF the time
in his capacity As detective for the
Rio Grande Western. Mrs. Shores
has been suffering terribly from
rheu matism ior several years, but
she is considerably better now than
for some time past Her Knee jointa
have stff.ned SO that she is unable
TO w,.lk and says she has no hope OF
ever being able TO walk again Sew
eral finger joints have also become
rigid. She sits in an easy chair
throughout the day and moves about
the rooms at will. her chair having
castor~ llespite her in6rmlty, Mrs.
Shores 10 decidedly cheerful. Ehe
occupies her time reading and writ
ing sl,r,es. one If which appeared
in recent issue of Pennsylvania
Grit The first time she has been
down in town for long time was
on elecupn dav when she voted for
her lrpiher-in-law, NJ. NJ Shores,
who was running for county treasur-
er. She also took in the ladies' cleo
tIon dinner
Mrs Shores does not get lonely as
she h. many callers. Il should
think vua would" said Mrs. Dean,
When We moved to Grand June
ton found everyone knew you and
thai ,on had beon doing something
cuust utN for the poor or the sick
Just like YOU did in Gunnison. ]
remem 5.r going into the grocery
one ~ Iilg with you aud hearing
Coutiured on Fourth PAGE.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
PovArkNn
Correspondence.

News Champion Correspondence.
"Wednesday, December )
C. J Posey is a valley visitor from
Cathedral.
The hay baler is working at Mrs.
Wilson's
Harry Schnepf drove TO the county
seal Tuesday.
! T.. A. Foster is erecting new
(ow house and shed
W. G. Howard was twice out to
Eunnison this week laying in sup
plies.
Gene McGregor went TO Olatbe
hast week on receiving word that his
little boy was sick
Leonard HOPPER retained from
Lske City few days ego and says
he win spend The winte AZ nome
Business connected with proving
up ON his Cathedral ranch took
q. n Doering over yesterday. Steve
Dering and c. J TIuftalen appear
ed rs witnesses
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
Vk~k
sOeCksa.Ssue Cs<vssDonasscs-
Noadss. Ilxc. >


Aoadsv. IA<e. >
Waiter Adsas nsoved h,s .anslv b.
ssraeots lat ssek
Alter, ksscesell les, for the E..ss
ia-' Wednesday nlch, and expects
10 lie gone ali winter
II NJ fo.c. A II McConsell and
J C. l.eenarj are bs.y thr.Shine
tier wheat aud barley
Mr. aud Mrs. W A. Johusun aud
daughter at. their Thanksgiving
dinner wi b Mrs A T. Do. Coml,e.
aud family
Miss C. NJ Io-ejabl. Ms. bessie
Gibbons. Hersce aud Mervin GOwan
attended the dance q, Sareenis
Thanksgiving night
Go Tuesday afternoon. Wm T..
Gonsna Of -oyleville was married 10
Miss Edna Grey of Mosca. Colo, at
that place viii was bora and
raised IN thu. valley aud has many
friends here extend oonxraiulat,ons
"Wednesday Nov -
Grandma Medley has moved TO
Ohio City for the winter.
l.. l.. Bush sold a bunch Of cattle
TO Jerry o Regan last Tuesday
W. /. BENNETT and son ar. build-
ing large barn 10 store away their
heavy crop of hay.
j + Mcdonald and wife and J D..
B- Goats aud wife are contemplating
visiting New Mexico in the near
future
Two train loads Of cattle left
Crookston "Wednesday evening
Among the shippers are ] Y. Mon
roe, A. II Mcconnell, Steve Waters.
Frank Damn, Bennett aud son. ID A.
Mcconnell and g. A. Dies Combs.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
O.
ssSs-CAaRVtoa CssssaouoAun0
Tuesday. lee. 4

Tuesday. lsc. I
Misc Aar~ Wilson weut 10 K,dGe-
way Snsday
6eage Eask s spending . lev
day. "a. Camarrga-
Mack House lof, ior Ce5alla Mon
d.y with the earPepter.
wm. ouallv is ransing eue,De
% 0n the man hne
Grover Edwards has resigned hi.
position IN the ro1nd house.
Mrs Isslshs~ was called 10 Psoasa
FRIDAY on account If the Illness o.
her daughter
Mrs Mc\am.sra entertained =
number of friead. AT an excellent
Thanksgiving dinner
Mr. aud Mrs. Eobt. Hester enter
tanned q. l.. LInseott aud family q,
Thanksgiving dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chss Hazelhur.t
attended the mask ball at Olsthe
FRIDAY night aud report good time
rRoGKaN go NJ-,CAL NOVEMBER y
l. Piano salo. selection trom Schumsn
bv Mrs. Lathrop.
.. Sketch oi schuman's lite read by Mrs
lIazelhur-t.
3. Piano Solo. by D. Ia Bro~er
4. Piano Duet. Mcsdames Hazelharsi
aud Lathrop.
b. Piano ssla. Iauriene shielii
Piano s,iio. Lacy sh.idt.
Z fisBo SOHO. Nina Rrower
:. Piano Duet. bora Aoore and Law
rine sbIidt.
q Select Reading. Hazel Lines
10 Piano Solo, Dora Moore.
II. Piano Solo. Jessie I.iaes
IL. Reading. Mottus Tor Musicians. MAY
Lines.
13, Piano Solo. Gilbert l.athrop.
"a. Piano = 'in. selection from l'heo Nes
rix, Mrs. Lathrop.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
Dubois

News-Champion Correspondence.
Tuesday, Dec 4
A. llaines lras gone to Vulcan to
work in the mines
Ma or Skues Of Gunnison was
calling on old friends here today.
lie returned by way Of powderhorn.
Moeon Smoot is building a tele
phone line from his residence on the
Cebolla river to Spencer aud hopes
TO have it in working order in the
near future
The rabbit crop which bid fair io
supply our winter meat has been
greatly diminished by herds Of coy
otes heard nightly ON surrounding
hills
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07

Our pretty new scR10l house, Of
which we are qgije proud, now
boasts new window shades all
round and we hope soon 20 add all
the finishing touches.
Several rsnchmen from Howe
vile passed here Saturday with a
nice looking bunch Of beef cattle to
be shipped from Gunnison. We
heard particular praise accorded
Mr. Harris fine beef.
Frank Wareham Of Tin Cup. and
children, also sister. Miss Ethel.
passed through here Nov. 81 en-
route for Trinidad, Colo, where the
children will spend the winter with
Mr.. Warehams mother.
Gunnison news-champion., 1906-12-07
lola
News Champion Correspondence
Wednesday. Dec. /

Wednesday, Dec. 1
\ X. Stevens IL g: Cedareige
transactIng business.
Joe Ehret loaded a car Of hay for
c. D. Martin If Gunnisun.
A. + Hay IS hauling a car Of coal
from lola for the Headlight mine.
J. y Bray. Rufus Kno7p and
Crosby Bros unloaded a car of coal
for their own use this week.
Howard Carpenter Of Cebolla, ac-
companied bv Miss Munsey and
Miss Una Meek spent Sunday at
lola.
Winfield la NOV met with a pain
ful accident Monday last in which
he sustained a broken ankle bone.
DR.. Hyatt was called and gave the
necessary medical attention.