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FOREST AND STREAM 
Sept. 28, 1912 
Resorts for Sportsmen. 
Maine. 
RIPOGENUS LAKE CAMPS 
H \J TIJV G . riSHIJSTG. -R E C -R E A TI O JW 
A Big Country is here opened up for Sportsmen just half way down the "West Branch" 
Canoe Trip; 40 miles by steamer from Greenville to Northeast Carry; twenty miles to Ches- 
uncook by canoe, twenty miles more to camps by motor boat or canoe. Another route by 
canoe from Norcross, Maine. Another overland by team from Lilly Bay (Moosehead Lake) 
to Caribou Lake, thence by canoe or motor boat 12 miles to camps. Home Camps com¬ 
fortable with spring beds, etc. Back Camps and Lean-tos cover a great tract of 
Wilderness, for Sportsmen desiring to go far back in the woods. Good living every¬ 
where, Grouse, Ducks and Black Bear. We guarantee to give you Trout Fishing 
that is unequalled and Moose and Deer Hunting that is unsurpassed. Choice 
of the sportiest quick water in Maine, for th* stream fisherman, or the most placid of pond 
and lake fishing for those who prefer it, where brook trout rise to the fly all summer. 
RALPH BISBEE - - - Kokadjo, Maine 
BALL’S CAMPS 
Are the only up-to-the-minute camps at Grand Lake, 
where you can bring your family and get needed 
rest, as well as the best fishing in the country. 
Landlocked Salmon, Lake Trout and Brook Trout 
Camps have open fireplaces, piazzas, Kewanee Water 
System. Private baths and toilets. Sanitary plumb¬ 
ing and Blaugas lights. Write for Brochure “B,” 
giving rates and details. 
FRANK H. BALL - - Grand Lake Stream, Maine 
MACHIAS LAKE CAMPS, Ashland, Me. 
Best Moose and Deer hunting in Maine. Remote camps. 
MACHIAS LAKE CAMPS, W. P. McNally, Prop. 
Minnesota. 
MUSCALLONGE GALORE 
Over 40 lakes, accommodations for 80 guests. Bass 
and Muscallonge fishing at the door. Write for 
28 page booklet. Bus meets all trains at 
PINE CONE CAMP 
Dorset, Hubbard County ... Mirtn. 
Nova Scotia. 
Moose Hunting 
KEDGEMAKOOGE LAKE 
NOVA SCOTIA 
Open season, Sept. 16 to Nov. 16. Big-game license, $30. 
A modern club house, with all conveniences, open to the 
public in the very heart of the best moose country in 
America. Competent licensed guides, full equipment, 
and first-class acommodations. For information, booklet 
or game laws, write 
J. W. THOMPSON, New Grafton, Nova Scotia. 
New York. # 
DEER AND BEAR 
Shooting for the big game man and plenty of partridge for the 
spread shot preferent; one night’s ride from New York City. 
In Heart of the Adirondacks 
This is the place for shooting in comfort, beds that rest you and 
food that is a joy to the inner man. 
BEAR MOUNTAIN CAMP 
J. M. BALDEKSON, Proprietor 
Cranberry Lake - Wanakena P. O., N. Y. 
DUCKSHOOTERS —I have good accommodations fdr 
point shooting. The most comfortable shooting. Stay 
aboard of auxiliary sloop near feeding ground to save 
early rising if preferred. Write number in party and 
dates preferred. Ernest P. Hulse, East Moriches, L. I. 
W. J. O'Neil, proprietor, and Hammond, guide; good board and 
first-class accommodations. Good bird dogs and hounds. 
Centerville Station, Sullivan Co., N. Y. 
Maryland. 
BEST BASS FISHING 
On Atlantic Coast 
Kent Island Narrows - - Md. 
There are reasons, ask why. Best accommodations. 
Easy of access. :: :: Booklet, etc. 
FISHERMANS INN 
C. J. B. MITCHELL. Prop. Chester P.O , R.D., Md 
Newfoundland. 
NEWFOUNDLAND 
LOG CABIN HOTEL 
Ipruce Brook ... Newfoundland 
Salmon fishing. Caribou hunting. Canoeing. 
Motor boating. Lovely scenery. Every comfort, 
but no frills. Terms moderate. Guides, licenses 
and all, provided. 
-NEWFOUNDLAND- 
Do you want good SALMON and TROUT fish¬ 
ing? Or to shoot the “lordly CARIBOU f Apply 
J. R. WHITAKER, 
The Bungalow, Grand Lake, Newfoundland. 
New Jersey. 
OAK COURT HOTEL, Lakewood, N. J. 
Located in the Pine Belt. A family hotel, notable for a 
quiet air of domesticity and a homelike atmosphere. 
Booklet. ARNHOLT & SPANGENBERG, Props. 
Open October 15th to May 15th. 
The effect of advertising in Forest and 
Stream is more than momentary—it lasts be¬ 
yond the week, the month or the year. That is 
what makes it a good investment this season. It 
brings in this year’s profit and pays the insurance 
premium on next year’s success. 
BERMUDA 
Tours Include Hotels, Shore Excursions, Lowest Rates 
Twin Screw S. S. "BERMUDIAN,” 10,518 tons 
displacement. Electric fans; orchestra; wireless. 
Fastest, newest and only Steamer landing pas¬ 
sengers at the dock in Bermuda without transfer. 
Sailings every five days in connection with R. M. 
S. P. Co. Tickets interchangeable. 
For full information apply to A. E. OUTERBRIDGE 
& CO., Agents Quebec S. S. Co., Ltd., 29 Broad¬ 
way, New York; THOS. COOK & SON, 245 and 
2389 Broadway, 264 and 553 Fifth Avenue, N. Y., 
or any Ticket Agent. 
Dayton (Ohio) Sharpshooters. 
The Dayton Sharpshooters is one of the oldest rifle 
clubs in the country. It was organized in July, 1863, at 
a period when fear of Morgan’s raiders was in the 
hearts of the dwellers in Southern Ohio, under the name 
of “Die Schuetzen Gesellschaft.” There were twenty- 
four charter members, and the sons and grandsens of 
many of them still keep the family name on the records. 
The first king shoot was held in October, 1863, and the 
golden anniversary of this event has just been cele¬ 
brated by the club members and friends in a series of 
contests lasting two days. The first range was at Oak- 
wood Park, and the dedication in October was made' 
a picnic affair, the families of the members being in¬ 
vited, headed by a band of music, all paraded to the 
grounds and joined the festivities. The old-time, long- 
barreled, muzzleloading squirrel rifle was used, each 
man being equipped with powder horn, bullet pouch 
and cap box, and wearing the uniform soft hat with 
feather. The targets were of wood, 2% feet in diameter, 
and were named from the pictures painted upon them— 
The Stag, The Hunter, Gambrinus and Winged \ ictory 
with Flambeau of Fame. In the center w-as a one-inch 
circle; five shots were fired from 100yds. and the one 
placing the most bullets in or nearest the center was 
declared “King.” The first king shoot was won by 
Wm. F. Sander. Twenty-five years later the silver an¬ 
niversary contest was won by his son, Gustav Sander, 
still an active member at this time. The golden jubilee 
contest was won by Charles W. Sander, a younger 
brother of Gustav. 
For the first seven years the scores were compe ed 
by string measure. In 1870 a target with one-inch 
center and %-inch rings was adopted and used until 
1901, when the German ring target with 1%-inch center 
and %-inch rings was substituted. This was used 
through 1904, and then it was decided to go back to the 
1870 target. 
The second range was at Dayton View, and the 1S64 
king shoot was held here. In 1865 several acres was 
purchased on Wayne avenue, and this range was used 
uni.. 1872. In 1866 the club was incorporated under 
the laws of Ohio, and in 1870 the name was changed 
to Dayton Sharpshooters’ Society, the present title. 
Another change of range was made in 1873, the club 
buying land at Oakwood Park, and remain ng there 
until 1897. In 1880 the distance for the king she ot was 
increased to 200yds, and has remained so up to the 
present time. A new range at Kramer’s, southwest of 
Oakwood, was first used in 1899. The first shoot on 
the present range was held in May, 1905, with a large 
attendance of members, and many riflemen from ether 
towns in the valley. John F. Beaver, the veteran mem¬ 
ber of the society, fired the first shot and scored a 
center. The range is finely equipped with modern para¬ 
phernalia. A large concrete target pit, with seven 
targets, commodious firing and club house with every 
convenience for the members; telephone connection with 
the target pit from each firing point. 
The shoot this year was very successful from every 
point of view. Over thirty riflemen from neighboring 
towns attended, and the local members turned out in 
force, bringing the numbers of contestants aboye the 
half-century mark. The committee on arrangements 
consisted of D. D. Bergk, J. C. Hahne, Gustav H. 
Sander, C. W. Sander and A. Schwind, and these gen¬ 
tlemen deserve credit for the perfect carry ng out of 
the program, and for the courtesies extended to visitors. 
The first six events on the program, two each, offhand, 
muzzle and bench rest, were shot on the first day. On 
the second day two offhand (Nos. 7 and 9) and two 
muzzle rest (Nos. 8 and 10) matches were scheduled, 
in addition to the monthly cup and king events. There 
was also a special match for the silver cup donated by 
the Schwind Realty Co. A silver cup donated by 
Frank G. Meyer, was shot for in the m irhly cup 
event, as there was not time to pull this off separately. 
In the percentage matches, the entrance was fifty cents, 
the prizes being 17, 13. 10, 8, 7, 6, 5. 4. 3 an- 2 per 
cent, of the entrance money, with $5 added to first money 
and $5 for the best total of three tickets. Three matches 
were shot in the morning, one each offhand, muzzle 
and bench rest, beginning at 9 o’clock and closing at 
12:30. The same number were shot in the afternoon, 
beginning at 1 o’clock and closing at 5:30. 
On the second day an offhand and muzzle rest 
match (Nos. 7. 8, 9 and 10) were shot morn ng and 
afternoon. There was no bench rest shooting, as the 
targets were used for the membership and special cup 
events. High power ammunition and palm rests were 
barred. Any sights, except telescope, allowed, and any 
trigger pull. 
The weather during the two days was not ideal. On 
the first day a strong cross wind was blowing, but d d 
not prove much of a handicap, as it was steady. The 
wind on the second day came in gusts, and was very 
puzzling, upsetting the most careful calculations. 
The president’s special, a silver cup given by D. D. 
Bergk, for the contestant making the two highest scores 
recorded in the muzzle and bench rest matches during 
the shoot, was won by the donor. 
The secretary’s special, a silver cup given by C. \V. 
Sander for the contestant making the two highest scores 
in the offhand matches, was won by Jos. S. Lessner. 
The silver cup donated by Frank G. Meyer was won 
by A. Schwind. This was decided in the monthly cup 
match. 
The Schwind Realty Co’s silver cup was won by 
D. D. Bergk, and he also won a hand-pain'ed loving 
cup donated by W. R. Wollaston for the contestant 
making the most 24s in the muzzle, bench, cup and 
membership matches during the shoot, finding the center 
thirteen times. 
