And Wyatt Earp's headstone in the same cemetery.

 

 

These railroad tracks are all that remains of "Shell Mound".

 

 

Bob's group photo of the Armbrusters Schutzen Park at the "Individual Championship Rifle Match" aka "Election Day Match"in the Greenfield section of Jersey City, New Jersey in 1904.

 

#1. W. Rosenbaum #2. Louis C. Buss #3. George Bain #4. William A. Tewes #5. Marble #6. A. Begerow #7. P. Andrassy

#8. Arthur Hubalek #9. Hecking #10. W.A. Barber #11. Rudolph Gute #12. Lambert Schmidt #13. Fred Ross #14. Harry Pope

#15. Mike Dorrier #16. Louis Maurer #17. L.P. Hanson #18. J. Kaufmann #19. Otto Mertens #20. Reisinger #21. H. Fenwirth

#22. N.F. Barning #23 George Schilcht #24. Barney Zettler #25. C.E. Taynor #26. Owen Smith #27. A. Fritschy #28. M. Behm

( Dr. Hudson is not in the photograph )

Harry Pope won the 'Election Day Match" with a 2270.

(which was won even though he forgot to seat a bullet and had one missed shot)

Dr. W.G. Hudson came in 2nd place with a 2250 and F.C. Ross came in 3rd place with a 2233

 

Walter G. Hudson, M.D. (1870-1920) was hired as DuPont's first in-house physician in 1904 at a time when America was paying increasing attention to health and safety issues in its expanding industries. Dr. Hudson organized a formal Medical Division at DuPont, including physicians assigned to individual plants, and published pamphlets such as "First Aid Treatment of Wounds" that were useful to all company personnel. In 1915 Hudson became DuPont's first medical director. He worked hard during the busy production years of World War I to insure safe working conditions for DuPont's newly hired munitions workers, many of whom had no prior experience in factory work.

Hudson's research into toxic gases generated by explosives used in mines helped DuPont avoid some of the health problems that other munitions manufacturers encountered during World War I. He published "Explosives-Industry Poisons" in The Medical Report (January 1917) and served as chair of the National Defense Committee's Subcommittee on Industrial Diseases and Poisons. Dr. Hudson died in 1920 at the age of 50.

 

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Bob translated this text from German into English:

 

 

National Schuetzen – Bunds

of the United States of America.

 

Third Bunds Schuetzenfest

Festival location:

San Francisco , California

Date: July 14 th to the 23 rd 1901

Festival Grounds:

Shell Mound Park ,

near San Francisco

Headquarters:

California Hall 620 Bush Street, San Francisco

Total – Cash – Prizes

of $7500.00 is available to be distributed.

You are cordially invited by

The Bunds Board of Directors

President:

F. Attinger, Captain of the Turner Schuetzen

Vice-Presidents:

F. A. Kuhls, of the Eintracht Schuetzen Section

J. D. Heise, of the Norddeutschen Schuetzen Club

H. Grieb, Captain of the Rothmanner Schuetzen

D. Salfield, of the Norddeutschen Schuetzen Club

Recording Secretary:

Otto Burmeister, of the Turner Schuetzen

Corresponding Secretary:

Louis Haake, of the Germania Schuetzen Club

Finance-Secretary:

Wm. Nolan, of the California Schuetzen Club

Treasurer:

Aug. Jungblut, of the Germania Schuetzen Club

Schuetzenmeisters:

F. Schuster, of the Germania Schuetzen Club

R. Langer, of the California Schuetzen Club

O. Lemke, of the Norddeutschen Schuetzen Club

O. Thiele, of the Eintracht Schuetzen Section.

H. Huber, of the San Francisco Schuetzen Verein.

Trustees:

F. Ruhstaller, of the Helvetia Rifle Club, Sacramento

J. Utschig, of the San Francisco Schuetzen Verein

Wm. Garms of the Norddeutschen Schuetzen Club

H. M. Wrenden, Germania Schuetzen Club

L. Hauser, Grutli Schuetzen Club

Delegates

to the

Third Bunds - Tournament

of the

North – American – Schützen – Bunds

 

San Francisco , Cal. , 14 – 23. July 1901.

 

Schützen – Section of the S. F. Turnsverein: Capt. F. Attinger, Jas. Straub, D. Burmeister,

 

S. F. Schützen – Verein: D. B. Factor, J. F. Bolts, E. Goetze, F. Hagemann, J. Utschig, R. Finking, J. Tode, H. Huber, F. Rathjen.

Schützen - Section Eintracht: Capt. F. A. Kuhls, L. Schmidt, O. Thiele.

 

California Schützen - Club: Wm. Nolden, O. Bremer, R. Langer, A. Rahwyler, Philo Jacoby.

Germania Schützen – Club: Wm. Goetze, F. Schuster, H. M. Wrenden, A. Jungblut, W. Ahrens.

Schützen Section des S. F. Grütli – Verein: L. Hauser, G. R. Hauser, C. Gut.

 

Rothmänner Schützen - Compagnie: Charles Oldag, C. Bolsdorf.

 

Norddeutscher Schützen – Club: J. D. Heise, G. Alpers, Wm. Garms, O. Lemke, W. Salfield.

Freiwillige Schützen – Abtheilung des Krieger – Vereins: Capt. A. Franke, C. Weggemann, F. Kaiser.

Independent – Rifles: Capt. L. Schneider, E. Moenning, Dr. W. A. Meierdirks, Charles Andrews, H. Gaetjen.

Schweizer Rifle – Club: Jac. Bachmann, Fr. Suter, A. Gehret.

 

Golden Gate Pistol & Rifle Club: F. E. Mason, D. W. McLaughlyn, J. E. Gormann.

 

Columbia Pistol & Rifle Club: F. O. Young, G. Manuel, Paul Becker.

 

San Jose Rifle – Club: Geo. Keffel, F. Schumacher, J. B. Kerwin.

 

San Rafael Rifle – Club: G. Kohlhoff, J. Hayden, R. Kinsella.

 

Sacramento Rifle – Club: F. Ruhstaller, J. Meyer, A. H. Griesel.

 

Schutzen Section des Germania Turnsverein, Los Angeles: George Hauerwaas

 

 

The Marksmen

 

The San Francisco Turnsverein

 

The Schuetzen – Section of the San Francisco Turnsverein was established on August 23 rd of 1857 in San Francisco by founding members Meyer, Dörger, Heidmüller, Trautvetter and G. Koch, after the passing of F. H. Shindler, gymnast C. K. Zimmer took office and served for 20 years at the helm. Currently there are 50 members with Fritz Attinger, who has already served as Captain for the past 5 years, 1st Lieutenant, Fred Kummer; 2nd Lieutenant, Jos. Straub; Secretary, L. Brune; Treasurer, A. Brehm; 1 st Schuetzenmeister, Jos. Gassner; 2 nd Schuetzenmeister, F. A. Shrumpf; Standard Bearer, H.Gmehlich. The club meets every second Wednesday of the month in the San Francisco Turner Hall located at 323 Turk Street. As always, German cultural interests are well represented, and the Schuetzen members take an active part in the organized parades representing the military power of the San Francisco Turnsverein.

 

Fritz Attinger

 

Fritz Attinger typifies the membership of the San Francisco German Turnsverein with his popularity and many diverse interests; though no longer a youth, he is it still an active and energetic athlete as well as a leader of the older turner corps. As the head of the Schuetzen - Section of the San Francisco Turnsverein, in his sixth term of office, Mr. Attinger’s sense of discipline and fairness has gained him the respect of the membership which also takes pride in his fine shooting ability. Besides having won many prizes, he was crowned “Schuetzen King” on the silver anniversary of the California Schuetzen Club. In addition to these accomplishments, Mr. Attinger was elected president of the festival coordinating committee of “The 3 rd National Bunds Schuetzenfest" in San Francisco. He is a fine singer in the choir of the above-mentioned society, and he is also a highly respected member of several other societies because his activities always carry the stamp of unselfish service.

 

Joseph Straub

 

Joseph Straub, who is always present when German representation is needed, is a Lieutenant in the Schuetzen – Section of San Francisco Turnsverein, and is a superior marksman. As the President of the Singing – Section "Alpenrösli" (Mixed choir) he has helped the club with his energy and devotion in association with other members for the success of their festivities. Also, Mr. Straub is one of the founders of the "German Old Folk’s Home” in Fruitvale, and still takes a lively interest in this endeavor, benefiting the honor of Germanic culture of the day. Mr. Straub has served two terms as a Director of the "Germanic Benevolent Society” and currently belongs to the following organizations: California Schuetzen Club, Southern German Society, Teutonic Society and the Germania Lodge No. 1718 of the Knights of Honor. As an active member of the festival committee for the “National 3 rd Bunds Schuetzenfest” he has seen that all functions assumed by him were carried out in the most conscientious manner.

 

The San Francisco Schuetzen Verein

 

The San Francisco Schuetzen Verein was established on September 5 th of 1859 in the Minerva Hall in San Francisco by founding members: E. Herrenschmidt, Jac. Knell, L. Kihlmeyer, John Merker, F. Katz, J. G. Meyer, A. Brecht, A. Fenkhausen, L. Lang, F. Milleman, F. Morsch, F. Schröder, Th. Gall, John Reinhard, H. Just, A. Brinken, Valentin Heinz, John Brunns, P. H. Kloss, Aug. Pritzel, Wm. Reichel, F. Seidenstricker, Th. Zowansky, H. Hausman, F. V. Mayerhofer, John Bach, and Anton Ewald, and the following officials were selected: F. V. Mayerhofer, President; L. Kihlmeyer, Vice-President; Wm. Reichel, Secretary; F. Morsch, Gehülfs-Secretary; A. Brecht, Treasurer; F. Seidenstricker, Schuetzenmeister. Of the founders, Jacob Knell, John Bach and Wm. Reichel are still living. The oldest active members of the society are J. L. Meyer, who was for many years Sergeant and joined October 24 th 1859, and John Wulzen, who served as Captain for 27 years and joined the same year. Presently the society has 146 active members with 18 passive members, with the following officers: F. P. Rathjen, President; Geo. Alpers, Vice-President; D. Danker, Financial Secretary; K. Werthheimer, Secretary;

Kaufman Wertheimer

 

One of the best known members of our German Colony in San Francisco is Mr. Kaufman Wertheimer, who has for many years been the secretary of "The San Francisco Schuetzen Verein.”

 

A highly respected member of both the German society and the local business community, Mr. Wertheimer is an employee of the old rennomirten wholesale meat packing business “Uri and Co.”, which has been in business locally since the sixties and has an enviable name. Along with Mr. Werthiemer is also his brother, Joe Werthiemer, who oversees the company’s extensive operations.

 

The former has been the secretary of the "San Francisco Schuetzen Verein" for eight years and has taken an active part in all German endeavors; however marksmanship has always been his special interest. A tireless worker and always ready to dedicate his services to a good cause, Mr. Wertheimer has given the schuetzen movement his worthwhile service and has proved himself through it, as well as through his open amiable nature, and he has been an inspiration to all who have had the opportunity to meet him.

 

Chronological Representation

 

Die Eintracht Schuetzen Verein

 

“The Eintracht Schuetzen Club” was established in 1857 in San Francisco with 45 founding members including H. Schneider; H. Gille, F. Fernau and H. Vallegegründer, with Herman Schneider as Captain; H. Gille, 1 st Lieutenant; F. Fernau, 2 nd Lieutenant. There are now 50 members with the following club officials; Captain, F.A. Kuhls; 1 st Lieutenant, L. Schmidt, 2 nd Lieutenant, C. von Hartwig; Sergeant, C. Sührstedt. The club meetings take place on the first and third Monday of the month at Harmony Hall, located at 237 Twelfth Street; F. A. Kuhls has been the Captain for the past 18 years. the captain of the Section, 2 Schuetzen belong the same 20 years, 12, 10 and 20 years on.

 

The California Schuetzen Club

 

The California Schuetzen Club was founded in San Francisco on January 5 th of 1876 by Philo Jacoby, A. Strecker, S. Rahwyler, Wm. Streuli, Wm. Köenig, J.A. Bauer and Wm. Ehrenpfort. Regrettably, Wm. Streuli, Wm. Köenig and J. A. Bauer, are alas no longer with us. Philo Jacoby was the first President and Wm. Ehrenpfort the first Vice-president. These few enthusiastic marksman established their club with the purpose of assuring that Californians be well represented in the prestigious shooting matches, which took place during the Worlds Fair in Philadelphia, and which included all the outstanding Schuetzen Clubs of both the old and the new world. The club sent as its’ representatives; Philo Jacoby, A. Strecker, A. Rahwyler, Wm. Köenig, Wm. Ehrenpfort, J. A. Bauer, Wm. Streuli, and F.Greiner, with this team winning the majority of the prizes. The team brought to the Schuetzenfest a skillfully carved bear and the California Bear Flag, which was presented on this occasion for the first time in the east, and everywhere they went, the members of the California Schuetzen Club were welcomed with unprecedented enthusiasm.

 

After the return of the triumphant San Francisco team, the club membership increased quickly and has distinguished itself ever since, not just at the large Schuetzenfests through high scores, but also through their many charitable works. In 1895, the members D. B. Faktor, F. P. Schuster, A. Strecker, Geo. Helm, and Louis Bendel competed at the 1 st National Bunds Schützenfest in New York and won many fine prizes. With the same degree of success, the California Schutzen Club was represented at the New York Bunds Schuetzenfest in the year 1898 by the members; John D. Heise, R. Settin and J. E. Gorman.

 

The credit for making the California Schutzen-Club renowned throughout Europe is due Philo Jacoby and John Utschig, whose successful participation in the large Schuetzenfests at Bremen, Berlin and in Switzerland, and whose triumphant tour of Europe will long be remembered by the local Germans in those cities.

 

In 1889 the club acquired the grounds on which the Schuetzen Park now stands, which was opened in 1891 and has been transformed over the past ten years into one of the finest Schuetzen Parks in America, which is now completely debt-free and even pays dividends.

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Since the death of first administrator Mr. F. Schuemann in April of last year, Mr. Adam Brehm, has become well known among the widest German circles as an efficient proprietor, marksman, gymnast and singer among the administrators in the Schuetzen-Park. There are presently 140 club members as well as a junior or Cadet-Corps of young people 14 – 20 years old, who are learning not only good marksmanship but good citizenship as well, and indeed they are proving to be many of the best marksmen in California.

 

The current club officers are: President, Philo Jacoby; Vice-President, A. Rahwyler; 1st Secretary, T. J. Carrol; 2nd Secretary, Charles Saghorn, 1st Schuetzenmeister, J. C. Waller; 2nd Schuetzenmeister, C. M. Henderson; 3rd Schuetzenmeister, A. F. Schrumpf; Board of Directors; F. A. Kuhls, H. Gumbel and I. C. Babin; Financial Committee; A. L. Ott, Chas. Simon; Directors: Philo Jacoby, Otto A. Bremer, L. C. Babin, L. Reubold, A. Strecker, F. Levers, H. Settin.

On Sunday January 6 th of 1901, the club celebrated its 25 th anniversary with many activities at the club’s Schuetzen Park in San Rafael with many of the members participating. The first event of the jubilee was the King match, in which each member had one shot at an artistically painted wooden bear target, the center of which was hardly visible from the firing point. The Captain of the San Francisco Turner-Schuetzen (Fritz Attinger) was declared King, Capt. F. Kuhls of the Concordia–Schuetzen Club was 1st Knight and George Tammeyer followed as 2nd Knight. The second event was the presentation by the ladies of the club, of a magnificent silk 25 th anniversary banner, made by Mrs. Dr. M. H. Atkins; the banner was received by President Philo Jacoby. Soon after the presentation the entire festival association, under direction of the master of ceremonies, Adolph Becker, marched to the banquet hall. With music playing, banners flying and the bear (the symbol of the club) at the head of the long procession followed by the officials and members of the festival authority entered the hall where shortly thereafter photographs were taken of the entire procession.

 

Near the end of the splendid banquet, during which of course also grape wine flowed freely, the master of ceremonies Adolph Becker opened the speech tournament with a vigorous speech. Then President Philo Jacoby gave an interesting personal account of the "California Schuetzen Club and its many victories" and the meeting closed with innumerable speeches and toasts wishing the Californians continued success as a great Schuetzen club during the next twenty-five years of its existence, as there was in its first quarter century. Much applause was also given the four founders of the club, who were privileged to attend the jubilee. These are; Philo Jacoby, A. Rahwyler, Wm. Ehrenpford and A. Strecker.

 

The festival officials consisted of Messers: D. B. Faktor, Vorsitzer; L. J. Reubold, secretary; A. Rahwyler, F. Levers, L. C. Babin, Jos. Straub, F. P. Schuster, C. M. Henderson, J. C. Waller, A. L. Ott, F. A. Kuhls, M. Reubold, C. Thierbach, O. A. Bremer, L. Haake, A. Becker, T. J. Carrol, F. A. Schrumpf, R. Stettin and R. Langer.

 

The Germania Schuetzen Club

 

The Germania Schuetzen Club was established in San Francisco on January 28 th of 1885 by L. Klotz, F. Kruge, R. Herman, J. Young, C. A. Fabian and J. Wolf with 14 founding members. C. A. Fabian and J. Wolf, with whom we were temporally blessed, are no longer with us. L. Klotz, C. A. Fabian and R. Herman formed the first board of directors. Currently the club has 54 members with the following officers: President, N. Ahrens; Vice-President E. Goetz; Secretary, L. Haake; Treasurer, F. Schuster; Schuetzenmeisters, R. Settin and H. Huber; Administrators, Capt. L. Siebe, A. Huber, Dr. L. O. Rodger. The club meetings take place Fridays at The California Hall, located at 620 Bush Street.

 

The San Francisco Grütli Schuetzen Club

 

The San Francisco Grütli Schuetzen – Section was established on August 22 nd of 1888 by Robert Hauser, A. Rahwyler, P. Segerser, A. Rupp, Joseph Speck and Louis Hauser, all of whom and are yet living. The first club President was A. Rahwyler, the first Secretary was Joseph Speck. Currently the section has 18 members with the following officials; President, Louis Hauser; Secretary, E. Merkt; Treasurer, Jac. Appenzeller; Financial Secretary, Robert Hauser; and Schuetzenmeister Charles Gut. The club meetings are held on the 2 nd day of each month in the Union Square Hall located at 421 Post Street

 

The Rothmänner Schuetzen Company

 

The Rothmänner Schuetzen Company was established in San Francisco on December 10 th of 1890 by C. Oldag, W. Kruetzkamm, C. Stein, J. Wagner, J. Oldag, and C. Roenick with 16 founding members, C. Oldag, W. Kreutzkamm and J. Oldag were the founding officials, and who are yet living. Currently the club has 46 active and 2 passive members with the following administrators: President, C. Oldag; Capitan, H. Grieb; 1st Lieutenant, C. Stein; 2nd Lieutenant, D. Wolpern; Sergeant, H. Bach; Vice-Sergeant, A. Krumholz; Secretary, P. H. Schreiber; Treasurer, J. Oldag; Match Director, G. Wagner; Administrators, W. Kreutzkamm, B. Fenchel, H. Schulz. The meetings take place every second Wednesday of the month in the San Francisco Gymnasium, located at 323 Turk Street.

The Norddeutsche Schuetzen Club

 

The Northern German Schuetzen Club was established in San Francisco on October 7 th of 1891 at the home of the Mr. W. F. Garms, at 403 Eleventh Street. The club had 22 founding members with following administrators: President, H. Thode; Secretary, H. Stelling; Treasurer, August F. Meyer. Presently the club has 61 members and has as its administrators: President, W. F. Garms, Vice-president, J. D. Heise; Secretary, Fr. Grovermann; Treasurer, Geo. Alpers. Club meetings are held the first day of each month in the California Hall located at 620 Bush Street.

 

Deutscher Kreiger Verein

 

The Volunteer Schuetzen – Section of the "German Soldiers Society" was established in San Francisco on February 8th of 1893 by G. Schwaner, A. Becker, C. Martizen, F. Kaiser, A. Francke, Max Lengefeld, G. Hetzel, A. Redecker, F. Englisch, F. Weissenberger, N. Biegel, C. Koehler, and E. Nagle with 26 founding members, of these, only our comrade G. Schwaner has passed away. The first officers were: Captain, G. Schwaner; 1 st Lieutenant, A. Becker; 2nd Lieutenant, A. Francke; Sergeant, F. Englisch; Vice-Sergeant, Max Lengefeld; Director, G. Hetzel; Match Director, E. Nagle; Administrators, C. Martzen, F. Kaiser and N. Biegel. Currently there are 45 members with the present board of directors: Captain, A. Frank; 1st Lieutenant; G. Brown; 2nd Lieutenant, G. Hetzel; Sergeant, G. Weggemann; Vice-Sergeant, Max Lengefeld; Match Director, G. Bender; Director, O. Dammer; Administrators, L. Laubscher, H. Mohr and H. Roefer. Club meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month in the B. B. Hall, located at 121 Eddy street.

 

The Independent Rifles

 

The Independent Rifles - President, Capt. L. Schneider; 1 st Vice-President, 1 st Lieutenant, E. Manning; H. Hanson, 2 nd Vice-President, 2 nd Lieutenant, H. Hanson; Recording-Secretary , H. Menke; Financial-Secretary, F. E. Lawler; Treasurer, Henry Gaetjen; Sargeant at Arms, R. A. Morris; Administrators, H. H. Kornbeck, J. H. Kuhlke and O. F. Huber; Physician, Dr. W. A. Meierdirks. The Independent Rifles meet every first Thursday of the month in the Saratoga Hall located at 814 Geary Street.

 

 

 

The National Schuetzen Bund of America

 

The National Schuetzen Bund of America was established in November of 1894 in New York from officials from various Schuetzen organizations in New York, with 200 founding members and the first Captain was W. V. Weber, F. Baumann, C. Roedel, H. Behrens, B. Walther and G. Kraus. Presently the alliance of 1,800 members has the following officers; President, Fritz Attinger, who is Captain of both the turners and marksmen; Vice-Presidents, F. A. Kuhls, J. D. Heise, H. Grieb, D. Salfield; Secretary in charge of protocol, Otto Burmeister; corresponding Secretary, Louis Haake; Financial Secretary, Wm. Nolen; Treasurer, August Jungblut. The club meetings take place in the California Hall, located at 620 Bush Street, on the 2 nd Thursday of each month. The next election of officers is July 1901. The meeting of Schuetzen Clubs of San Francisco joined was held off the first National Bunds Schuetzen Match was from July 1st until the 8 th of 1895 in New York and yielded a profit of $8,000.00. The 2 nd Nat. Bunds Match was held in New York in 1898, and the 3 rd Nat. Bunds Match will be from the 14th to the 23 rd of July 1901 in San Francisco.

 

Turner, Singer and Marksman

 

Adam Brehm

 

Adam Brehm is the new owner of the California Schuetzen Park. One of the best known and most popular personalities of the German community is our fellow citizen Adam Brehm, who through his iron will and hard work, has established a worthwhile association from scratch. Mr. Brehm was born in Worms, Germany in 1863 and after completion of his apprenticeship, mastered the honorable craft of a tanner. Hardly 16 years old, his wanderlust drew him to our "Star Spangled Banner." On his arrival in New York, he went to work in major tanneries with the constant acclaim of his employers. In 1887, Mr. Brehm came to California and settled in San Francisco where in 1891 he became the administrator of the S. F. Turnsverein and in 1892 took over the proprietorship of a saloon concession known as “Die Eule”, which was associated with the Turner Hall. In his double capacity as a skilled barkeeper and administrator "Our Adam" knew how to turn the best festivities of the German association to the advantage of the Turner Hall through his friendly handling of its clientele.

 

Some months ago he became the owner of California Schuetzen Park in San Rafael, and in order to give his undivided attention to this large undertaking, he sold his share in “Die Eule” which he had developed into a blooming and profitable business. Now, Adam Brehm is a member of the most respected German associations of our city, and he holds many high honorary positions, it will not be difficult for him to make the California Schuetzen Park among the most popular of festival grounds. With the opening of the summer season, Sunday, April 3 rd 1901, no German should be absent, and in this way we are also wishing our friend good luck and good health in the “The New Century!” His office in the city is located in Room #44 of the Phelan Building; Mr. Brehm is available for consultation each Tuesday and Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 o'clock.

 

August L. Ott

 

Gold and Silversmith, 121 Post Street, San Francisco, Cal.

 

August L. Ott, is the Ex-Captain of the Turners Schuetzen Club as well as the National Guard, a member of the San Francisco Schuetzen Verein, California Schuetzen Club, and an outstanding member of the "Scottish Rite" and "Mystic Shrine." Born in the Dutchy of Nassau, he came to America as a ten year old, along with his mother and his three older siblings and during his 10 year apprenticeship in New York; he learned the trade of goldsmithing. In 1880, Mr. Ott arrived in San Francisco, where because of his skill, soon found employment at the most prominent firms of the city and in 1886 he started his own business and ever since has enjoyed a large and loyal clientele.

 

Because Mr. Ott enjoys such great confidence as a gold and silversmith, it is natural that he has been commissioned by the Third National Bunds Schuetzenfest to produce a large number of silver trophy goblets, and will be providing more than 100 for the upcoming rifle match to be shot here from the 14 th to the 23 rd of July. The goblets will be made completely under Mr. Ott’s personal supervision in his shop located at 121 Post Street, and the happy winners will be able to take home some genuine California Products.

As both a gymnast and marksman, our compatriot has always performed outstandingly, as he has in the many other associations to which he belongs, where he is held in high esteem by all members, and although Mr. Ott left his native country as a ten year old lad, nevertheless he was not forgotten the German language, customs or sociability.

 

 

 

More to come.........