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Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
VISITS COUNTY
Old Pioneer Makes First Trip
Here in Fifty Years---En-
Joys Short Stay

L. II. Simmons, of Brighton, ILL.,, ac-
companied by his son, a merchant of
Hinton, Oklahoma, were visitors to
Central Friday. The senior Simmons
made the trip to see this section, which
he had not visited in fifty years. In
June, 1853, attracted by the gold ex-
citement, he crossed the plains over the
old Smoky hill route with OK teams.
There were as in his party, including
men, women and children. Their first
stop after reaching Colorado was Col
den where number of the party re-
manned. Mr.. Simmons stayed there
week and assisted w. A. H. Loveland,
who was the leader of the band of set
tiers, erect the first house ever built in
that town. Mr.. Simmons then came on
to Central. There were no wagon roads
in those days and travellers had to fol-
low the bed of the creek. After reach
ing here, Mr.. Simmons built cabin
opposite the Gregory lead and did placer
mining in Lake and Nevada gulches,
also on Quartz hill. He left here in
November of 1860 and went back to
Illinois, intending to return the follow
ing spring. While in Illinois he could
see the Civil war approaching and de-
cided to remain. He enlisted in an Illi-
nois company and went to the front.
The gentleman saw all kinds of active
service and had some most thrilling ex-
periences. Five rebel bullets pierced
various parts of his body during his en-
listment and several times he was at the
point of death. After the close of the
war he returned to Illinois and always
had desire to return to the gold fields
of Colorado. He became engaged in
business and this prevented him from
making this trip. He has retired from
commercial life and took the first op-
portunity of visiting the scenes of his
early adventures.
1t Is unnecessary to state that Central
has undergone many changes in the
years elapsing since Mr.. Simmons first
trip. He wanted to meet some of the
old pioneers who were here in SO but
only one or two remain. The happenings
in the early days of the camp as related
by the oldtimer were most interesting.
Among other things he told of the elec-
ton of the first sheriff the county ever
had-Jack Kehlor, Virginian. During
his few months stay here in SO Mr.
Simmons acquired some valuable min
ing property in Eureka gulch, which af-
terward sold for large sum. His right
to this was forfeited as he paid no at
tention to the property after returning
to Illinois. Mr.. Simmons visit Friday
only lasted between trains. He is past
seventy years of age and remarked that
he could not climb the hills as actively
as when here before. Hewa delighted
with the trip and the memories which
his visit recalled. Members of the
Chamber of Commerce took great in
terest in the old pioneer and made his
short stay as pleasant as possible.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
neVadaViIIe Death.

Mrs. Elizabeth Sparks, one of the old
est residents of Nevadaville, died SUM-
day of stomach trouble. She was SO
years of age. The funeral was held
Tuesday, Rev. Mr.. Eaton officiating at
the services. Deceased leaves son,
Harry Armfeld, of Nevadaville.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to the many kind friends who so
kindly and tenderly assisted us during
our dear baby's illness, and we feel that
everything was done in your power to
save our dear child and also cheer our
sad hearts in the hour of bereavement.
Praying God will abundantly bless you,
we remain, yours gratefully,
Capt. and Mrs. S. j. Wilson.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Notice.

l am preparing the delinquent tax list
for publication and the same will be
given to the printer the 25th day of
September. All those in arrears must
settle before that date or their property
will be advertised. No deviation will
be made from this rule.
CHRIS. TREZIsE,
County Treasurer.
Central City, Colo, August 9Th, 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Examination Of Teachers.

The regular county examination of
teachers will be held in the district court
room, court house, Central City, Thurs
day and Friday, August Goth and 2lst,
beginning at 8 a. m.
IDA KRusE-MCFARLANE,
County Supt. of Schools.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Are You 10 Take a Trio?

On Tuesdays the Colorado & Southern
sells round trip tickets to all state points
from Denver, Colorado Springs and Pu-
eblo at exceptionally low rates.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20
Locations Recorded.

Champion Mining & Milling Co. has
filed certificates for 80 locations in Phoe.
nix district.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

We pride ourselves upon the very sell
ect canned goods we carry. Can't be
equaled in the city. Hawley's.
Gilpin observer., 1908-08-20

Central City. Colo, August 9Th, 1907.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
DORANDO COMING HERE
FOR RACE WITH HAYES

at Hayes. 1t is doubtful If he could be
induced to make the trip to meet any
one else.
Longboat is said to be eager to break
away from the amateur ranks. The
Canadian redskin is ostracized by the
A. A. U, and the Amateur Federation
Of Canada, which is now much stronger
than the Canadian A. A. u. Shrubb is
eager for the engagement. For the
past two years the Englishman has
tried every available means to induce
Longboat to meet him. There is bad
blood between the pair. Shrubb has
always made light OF L~ongboat's abil-
ity. He has ridiculed him severely,
both in Canada and in England, and
has taken every opportunity to knock
his amateur standing, besides. Do
rando. like Hayes. has turned profess
sional. A victory here would mean
months of theatrical engagements, both
In America and Europe.
If the race is held, n there is
every reason to believe it will be, it
will be put on at the Madison Square
Garden Thanksgiving night, or as near
that late as possible. The full Nara
thor distance will be run-26 miles and
1856 yards.
Should Hayes refuse to compete,
every effort will be made to have a
~ttree-cornered competition between Do
rando, Shrubb and Longboat. This
should furnish one of the greatest COM
petitions of history.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
LOngbOat and Shrubb Also May
Be Signed to Meet the
Marathon Stars.

In all probability the greatest indoor
distance RAJ of history will be decided
in New York some time about Thanks
giving. A plan is on foot to bring into
competition the our greatest distance
unners of the age-John j.. Hayes,
WHINE of the Marathon at the recent
Olympic competitions in London; Do
rando Petit, the italian, who was dis
qualified for being assisted at the fin
ish in this same race, after finishing
first; Tom Longboat, the great indian
from Canada, who quit in the eigh-
tenth mile of Hayes's triumph, and
Alfred Shrubb, the famous English pro-
fessional. 1t is now all up to Hayes.
The crack American, who ince his
great amateur triumph in England
turned professional, seems loath to up
hold the professional cause by actual
athletic competition.
Pat T. Powers, president of the East
ern League, and well known promoter
of professional sports, is sure that
Hayes will eventually consent ITO up
hold America in the big in~ternatioal
event. Dorando has been heard from.
He cabled Mr.. Powers tina he would
be glad to come on for another crack
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
KNICKERBOCKERS TACKLE
NORTH ENDS SATURDAY.

The North Enc football team will
clash with the Knickerbockers, of Pat
erson, at the Park A. A. Oval Saturday
afternoon. Last seaso these two
teams met, and, after a hard-fought
game, the North Ends won by a score
of 6 to 0. Curtis. the former Williams
College end, who played a star game
for North End last year has been
elected captain. The North Ends are
trying to arrange a game with the
Oreos, Of Asbury Park, for election day
afternoon.
Manager Frank Terwilliger is busy
arranging a schedule for this season
with such teams al Fort Hamilton, Mo-
hawk A. c., of New York; Oreos, of
Asbury Park, and the Knickerbockers,
of New York. The North enc lineup
for Saturday will be as follows: Left
end, j. Terwilliger; left tackle, Lew
Smith INT Schwab; left guard, Smullen
and Leimer; centre, w. Terwilliger and
Patton; right guard, Losa and Weis-
gaber; right tackle, Martin; right end,
Curtis; quarterback, Fairchild and
Williams; left h~alfback, F. Terwilliger;
right h%alfback, Farson; fullback,
O'Gorman.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
MFARLAND AND
NELSON To FIGHT
NEW YEARS DAY
Manager Britt Says Dane Will
Not Take on ChicagOan
in Short Battle.

CHICAGO, Oct, 29.-Wlllus Britt, or
San Francisco, manager of lightweight
champion Battling Nelson, stopped OIL
in Chicago for a few hours yesterday
afternoon en- route from New York to
the coast and set at rest all doubt as
to the pugilistic plans of the Dane.
1.-THE rumors of Nelson fighting Nc
Farland six rounds in the East or of
meeting Johnny Thompson at this
place or that are all wrong" said Britt.
Nelson has only two fights in view
and neither of these is likely to come
off soon. One of these battles is to
be with Packey Mcfarland, for Nelson
will give the Chicago boy a crack at
the title.
Negotiations for q fight between the
Dane and Mcfarland have not even
been started, but I can say the battle
will come off about New Years day,
for Nelson Is not going to enter the
ring for a battle before the first of the
new year. As for the other fight, If 1t
is arranged it will come at some later
date
Britt, who has been In the East with
the Dane. incidentally said that there
was no chance of Nelson crossing the
water to England to engage in sparring
exhibitions with Jimmy Britt, who is
now on British soil.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
'SaLIHOAvd NOGHOD "A
LnO QaSON S1VNOILVN

The National Turner'S basketball
team encountered defeat for the first
time in many moons las night, losing
to the fast Gordon Favorites, of New
York, at the Turn Hall, 2S to 20. The
game was a speedy one throughout, as
both teams played a whirlwind game
from start to finish. In the first period
neither side had a chance to do much
SC corning, as the players of both 1ves put
up a magnificent blocking game.
The visitors managed to cage
the ball six times for a total of twelve
points, while the best the Turner's could
do was to get four baskets. In the final
half both fives kept up their good playing;
The exhibition given by Trautwein and
Buck. the centre men, Was the feature OF
the game. The lineup: y
National Turner's. Gordons
Drifting. Inderwise. Robertson, Downing
Forwards.
Centre.
Wagner, Zazzali. .....~ Shaunessy, Hartman
Guards.
Substitute-Saal for Wagner.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
AND KING TRIED
AT ENDS AT PRINCETON

formations down pat, and Roper en-
deavored to give them a few practical
illustrations yesterday. The varsity
scrimmaged 80 and 20 minute halves
with the scrub and wound up with a
10-minute tussle with the freshmen.
The meaning of Coach Munn's proph-
esq that the line would be turned inside
out was apparent yesterday. The spec
tators, open mouthed, saw Cass and
King, both centres, disporting them
selves at the extremes of the Tiger
line. 1t looks as If Roper and his con-
ferees are playing a joke on themselves.
Neither e%x-centre has played end be-
fore, and neither has the qualification.
Both the men looked rather forlorn and
cold in the isolation of their new posi-
lions and huddled close to their tackles
for warmth and protection. The squad
a now boast of one manipulating
ham-who has been tried for every po-
sition, and that candidates for every
position have been tried out at the ex-
tremes.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
PRINCETON ATHLETES HONORED.

PRINCETON, Oct. 29.-The election
of officers of the senior class of Prince
ton was held yesterday, and the fol-
lowing men were selected to lead the
class in its final year: President, Ed
ward A. Dillon, of Lawrence, Mass.
vice-president, Newton r. Cass, OF
Tonawanda, Pa; secretary and treas
urer, J.. G. Brush, of New York. Eddie
Dillon. who was chosen to the supreme
position, prepared at Andover, and since
coming to Princeton has not missed a
year playing on both the football and
baseball teams. Cass, the vice-presi-
dent, is also a gridiron veteran.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29

Local boys are shining in aquatic
sports at Princeton as well as on the
gridiron. Hartshorn, Newark Acad-
envy, 1905, is holding down a seat In
varsity crew. A Newark High
School boy, Arthur Hendrickson, is
rowing in the junior class boat and is
a substitute for the varsity.
Harry Barker, another Academy boy,
was Princeton's best plunger last year,
ana by many critics was considered the
peer of all the divers for distance in the
Eastern colleges. Barker counter
some ill luck in T~igertown, and is now
attending New York University. where
he is making good.
Still another Newarker who takes
we'll to the water is Lawrence Dowd,
who is the best fancy diver at Old
Malcolm MacGregor, a former Acad-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
MCFARLAND AND
NELSON TO MEET
in RING JAN L.
ORANGE
FOOTBALL BATTLE NEXT

fray with a patched-up eleven. whila
the locals are in fine condition.
Assman, the Red and Blue halfback,
is out of the game, with injuries re-
ceived in the. Stevens game of Friday,
as is A. Claeys, the speedy end. These
losses will weaken the East Orange
team considerably. Whitman will be
shifted to halfback from tackle, and
Bonn will take Claeys's place at the
extremity Of the line. The local team
is intact. The teams will line up as
follows:
Newark Academy. East Orange.
M. Miller. Bonn
Left end. 8
q. Bissell, captain. MCGOWAN
Left tackle.
1eftH IOfISS
Left guard.
Smith Campbell
Centre.
Adams ........A ................ Burnham
Right guard.
M. COurSen.. smith
Right tackle.
Malcolm WenS
Right end.
Anger Butts
Quarterback.
Beger Wnltnan
Left halfback.
Right halfback.
Mccoy ..........,....,C Claeys, captain
Fullback.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
RAILROADS.
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Corrected to October 1, 1908.
FOR NEW YORK.

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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
ALL news OF NEWARK SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
Great Game Expected When
Rival School Elevens Meet
Saturday on Local Field.

The Newark High School and Newark
Academy football teams were unable to
play their practise game with Bloom
field High School and Carteret Acad-
envy, respectively, yesterday afternoon,
the former on account Of the rain, and
the latter because of cancellation by
Carteret. 1t gave the boys of both
squads a setback, as the contests were
needed in preparation for Saturday
struggles, when the High School lads
meet Centenary Collegiate Institute al
Hackettstown, n the Academy bat
ties with East Orange High School.
The Red and Black will participate
in the biggest scholastic battle of the
season hereabouts when they take on
the fast East Orange High School
bunch oil Saturday. The Academy
Field, in First street, will be the scene
of the battle, and 1t should be a hum
mer from start to finish. The suburb
antics have the better record, and on
comparative scores have the game
sewed up, but scores mean little, and
besides the High School will enter the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
ATHLETES SHINE
IN COLLEGE ATHLETICS

envy athlete, is a promising candidate
for the Princeton swimming team. He
will probably represent the orange n
black in the short distance events.
Two Newark High School boys are
coming to the front rapidly on their re-
spective c~ross-country teams. Richard
Kohn was one of six men recently Sc
lected by Mike Murphy to carry the
colors of Pennsylvania University over
hill and dale in the dual meet and inter-
collegiate run, and Carl Egner, by his
brilliant running this fall, is sure of a
berth on the orange and black cross
country squad.
F. Wally Birkenhauer. a former. New
ark High School boy, was honored at
Princeton yesterday by having his play,
entitled 1.-THE Duchess of Bluffshire."
selected for the Triangle Club for this
season by the committee Of graduate
members of the club.
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- 49, 49,
The Newark boy has never been de-
feated. He has trained well for this
match, just to take no chances, but is
brimful of confidence in his ability to
stop the New Yorker.
II want to win via the knockout
route" he said today. mo newspaper
decision for mine. And l think Wag-
Is over"
Several hundred Newark sports will
go to the ringside. Membership tickets
may be procured at Kline's gymnasium,
294 Market street.
Jim Driscoll, the British feather
weight, who is slated to meet Matty
Baldwin before the Paramount A. c.,
New York, on the night of November
S, has many friends in this vicinity. A
Nutley fight follower, who has known
"Jeems" from way back, yesterday
went to Tuckahoe, New York, to see
the Englishman In training.
"Well, I've never seen his equal for
speed" said the Nutley gent upon his
return to Newark. while / was up
there along came a fellow named Andy
McGarry, who has done some fighting
hereabouts.
This McGarry," went on the man
from Nutley, had q laundering to try
out Driscoll. Jim quickly took him on
and just rocked Mr.. McGarry to sleep
In half a round.
ut was five minutes before McGarry
came to. When he opened his eyes he
said something like Gee, amt he fast
and then dragged himself away, de-
termined never again to try out my
English friend.'
Driscoll was the first fighter to defeat
Joe Bowker, the former bantamweight
champion of the world. Bowker gained
a decision over Owen Moran in a twen-
ty-round fight at London In 1904. Five
months later he defeated frankie Neil,
Just after the Yankee had won the
American title from Harry Forbes.
The British champer also won from
Pedlar Palmer and Spike Robson, and
had clear sailing until he stacked up
against Driscoll. That fight too place
at London, May 2s, 1906. Driscoll knock
ing out the title holder In fifteen
rounds.
The English boy Is confident of beat
ing Baldwin. The task may not be an
easy one, for Matty has won from
such boys as Tommy Murphy, Benny
Yanger and Tommy Fetz. Driscoll
wants to win this fight to get a foot
hold In this country. for, though he
wears a championship crown, he is
not yet a drawing card like his coun-
tryman, Owen Moran.
The fact that Driscoll is training at
Tuckahoe recalls to mind a ring bat
tie which made another boy famous.
1t was there that Terry McGovern, be-
fore that an unknown quality, knocked
out Pedlar Palmer in one round one
sunny afternoon. September IL, 1899.
thereby winning the bantamweight
championship.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
JOCKEY MILLER SIGNED UP.

NEW YORK, Oct. 29.-Jockey Wal
ter Miller, champion jockey Of America
in 1907, will ride again this winter for
T. Fl. Williams, president of the New
California Jockey Club, having signed
a contract with Mr.. Williams under
which he is to receive 81, 500 a month.
Miller was not successful at the local
tracks during the summer and his en-
gagement for the Western tracks comes
as something of a surprise to local
horsemen. 1t is said, however, that his
popularity in California induced Mr..
Williams to again sign him.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
With Captain Dillon Back in
Game Tigers Show Snap and
Dash in Practise.

PRINCETON, Oct 29.-On a field
inches deep with mud, Coach Roper
rushed the Tigers to their last hard
practise before the West Point game
here yesterday afternoon. Today is
regulars, and tomorrow the team leaves
for the scene of Saturdays gridiron
battle.
No tagging vas permitted yesterday:
With Eddie Dillon at the helm and the
varsity backfield, Coke, Cunningham
and McCrohan, for the first time work
ing together, the regulars were put
through their PAGES at a furious speed.
Signal drill was cut to the quick. The
Tigers have the theory of their new
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
MATCH RACE POSTPONED.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29.-Owing to
the rain the match race between Jack
Leyburn and Locust Jack, which was
scheduled to take place at Point Breeze
track this afternoon, has been post
ponad until Saturday. The. matinee
races of the Road Drivers Association,
which was scheduled for yesterday at
the Belmont track, were also postponed.
The racing committee will select the
date for the aces n Wednesday OF
next week will probably be chosen. ;
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
AND
PUBLIC SERVICE
bOWLERS IN LEAD
Close Race Going on in Manu-.
facturers' Clerks League.
Averages to Date.

The bowlers Of the Public Service
Works are now tied for first place In
the Manufacturers Clerks tournament
in progress on the %Iroquois alleys. Each
team has won seven games and lost
two. The trolley team has both high
team average and high team score,
The Patton Paint team has an average
over 800, but ranks only fifth in the
standing. Following is the standing
of the teams to date and the individual
records of 100 or better:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-10-29
INDEPENDENTS AFTER PLAYERS.

The Independent rugby football team
would like to secure a few first-class
rugby players, candidates to meet at
the second city Fairgrounds Sunday
morning at 10 o'clock. The team would
also like to near from all so to 100
pounds team in Newark and vicinity.
Address Peter G. Hanson, 404 Second
street, Harrison.