JULIUS M. BARGHOLZ
The following newspaper clippings from the Davenport area, Scott Co., Iowa were submitted by Submitted by John Bargholz, with transcription assistance from Beverly Gerdts, October 29, 2013.
BARGHOLZ SMASHES RECORDJ.M. Bargholz, Davenport's crack rifleman, tore some more records to shreds yesterday at the Eclipse Rifle Club Range. Bargholz is generally expected to pull something out of the ordinary, and it's a sign of stormy weather when his name doesn't top the list when the scores of the regular tournaments are published. Yesterday Bargholz smashed his own record in the 100 shot by hanging up a score if 2458 out of a possible 2500. His best previous mark was 2457, one point less than his score yesterday. Bargholz has given rival marksmen another target to shoot at, and anyone who feels that he can eclipse that 2458 mark is welcome to chance at it. Bargholz also led yesterday in the 10 score with 248 out of a possible 250. The scores in the 100 shot targets were as follows:
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AN UNUSUAL FEATHits Bullseye In Succession Four Hundred Shots at Eclipse Shoot. The twice a month competition of the Eclipse Rifle club at Bettendorf was shot yesterday under favorable light conditions, although the temperature was rather chilly. The scores did not run as high in consequence, but one remarkable feature of the shoot, was the placing of all the 100 shots in succession in the Bullseye by Julius Bargholz. This is a feat never performed before in Davenport by anyone, and Mr. Bargholz feels very much elated over this. Following are the scores of the 100 shots in a one-fourth inch ring target two inch bullseye at 75 feet, off hand:
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Bargholz, Julius-Eclipse Rifle Club Shoot Targets, Jan. 16, 1911
SMASHES RECORDSJulius Bargholz Gets Two in One Night at Rifle Competition. Julius Bargholz smashed two records in the regular competition of the Eclipse Rifle club last night. In the ten-shot class he scored 248 out of a possible 250; in the 100-shot class he made 100 bull's eyes, an dmade a total of 2,440 out of a possible 2, 500. In this last competition the former record was 2,412 out of a possible 2,500, and the best record made previously in the 10-shot class was 247, both by Chris Jansen of the Excelsior Rine club. Mr. Bargholz is champion of the range, for which he has been awarded a diamond medal. The scores made at the regular shoot of the Eclipse club are as follows:
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SMASHES RECORDS: ESTABLISHES THREE NEW MARKS AT ECLIPSE RANGEScores 2,440 out of Possible 2,500 in 100 Shot Event and Passes Jansen in 10 Shot. Leading all competitors in the Eclipse Rifle club tourneys is a habit with Julius Bargholz, but not satisfied with this distinction he went out and established three new records at the Bettendorf rang Sunday. First Next Bargholz scored 248 out of possible 2,500 on the 100 shot target. The best previous mark was 2,412. Next Bargholz scored 248 out of a possible 250 in the 10 shot event. This beats the record held by Chris Jansen of 247 on the same range. Bargholz's third remarkable feat was a score of 100 straight bull's eye in the 100 shot. It was certainly a grand day for the Eclipse star. Mr. Bargholz is now the champion of the Eclipse range, and in recognition of his ability he wears a diamond medal. Eclipsing past records is one of the best things that Mr. Bargholz performs, and the members are considering the advisability of changing the name of the club from the Eclipse to the Bargholz, as they are beginning to mean practically the same thing. The scores on the 100 shot target Sunday were as follows:
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Postcard Picture of Eclipse Rifle Club Members
Julius Bargholz at right rear. Don't have a date on this, but family moved to Wisconsin in middle 20's so has to predate the move.
JULIUS BARGHOLZ SETS NEW RECORD: PUTS 100 STRAIGHT SHOTS WITHIN THE BULL'S EYESmashes Mark Set by Chris Jansen on Bettendorf Range Two Weeks Ago-The Scores. Julius Bargholz established a record on the Eclipse Rifle club range Sunday afternoon when he placed 100 shots in succession with in the bull's eye. This is a feat that has never before been accomplished in Davenport, and as a result Mr. Bargholz feels highly elated. It will be remembered that two weeks ago Chris Jensen, another of the crack shots of the Eclipse club, placed 99 out if 100 shots within the bull's eye. His feat stood as a record for the range until Bargholz yesterday smashed all past records. Jansen and Bargholz have been keen competitor ever since they began testing their skill on the Bettendorf range, and though the former has been maintaining a lead most of the time, he must now doff his hat to Bargholz until he ties the perfect score made by the latter at yesterday's session. The semi-monthly competition yesterday showed the following scores in the 100 shot event on a 1/4 inch ring target, two inch bull's eye at 75 feet off-hand:
The outdoor season of the Davenport Shooting season opens up with the first shoot next Sunday at Schuetzen park. |
BARGHOLZ SMASHES RECORDJ. M. Bargholz, Davenport's crack rifleman, tore some more records to shreds yesterday at the Eclipse Rifle Club range. Bargholz is generally expected to pull something out of the ordinary, and it's a sign of stormy weather when his name doesn't top the list when scores of the regular tournaments are published. Yesterday Bargholz smashed his own record in the 100 shot by hanging up a score of 2458 out of a possible 2500. His best previous mark was 2457, one point less than his score yesterday. Bargholz has given rival marksmen another target to shoot at, and anyone who feels that he can eclipse that 2458 mark is welcome to a chance at it. Bargholz also led yesterday in the 101 score with 248 out of a possible 250. The scores in the 100 shot target were as follows:
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SHOOT AT BETTENDORFBargholz Makes Perfect Score in 100 Shot Match. The following scores were made by the members of the Eclipse Rifle club at the shoot held yesterday on the Bettendorf range:
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J. M. Bargholz made a hundred straight bull's eyes in the 100 shot contest and was high in the ten shot with 246 out of a possible 250.
Article had an handwritten note of April 7, 1914 on it.
Julius Bargholz's Saloon located on Harrison St. in Davenport, Iowa. Julius is on the right, behind the cigar case. A note on the back of the photo says abt. 1914.
INDOOR SHOOTS COME TO CLOSE: GOOD MARKSMANSHIP A FEATURE OF TOURNAMENTBargholz Makes Score of 246 Out of 250. Outdoor Shooting Opens In Week.The indoor season of shooting of the Excelsior Rifle club closed yesterday with the second of two shoots, the first of which was held last Wednesday. Both shoots were held on the Davenport Turner hall range and were largely attended. J Bargholz of the Bettendorf Rifle club, who had never shot over the range, made a sensational score of 246, out of a possible 250, in 10 shots. The two shooters that followed Mr Bargholz made 245 each, which was also good shooting. Considerable enthusiasm was evinced by those present in the matches. The shoot resulted as follows: Three Shot Target: C H. Jansen, 75; C. F. Denkman, 75; G. Conger, 75; Emil Berg, 75; F. Strohbehn, 75; T.J. Thompson, 74; J.F. Nabstedt, 74; Frank Berg, 74; Ed House, 74; A.C. Bielenberg, 74. Five Short Target: G. Conger, 125; C Jansen, 124; Emil Berg, 124; C. F. Denkman, 124; F. Berg, 122; Joe Bargholz, 122; F. Strohbehn, 121; J.F. Nabstedt, 120; J.F. Nabstedt, 120; Ed House, 119. Ten Shoot Target: Joe Bargholz, 246; C Jansen, 245; C. F. Denkman, 245; G. Conger, 244; Emil Berg, 243; T.J. Thompson, 243; Frank Berg, 243; F. Strohbehn, 240; A.C. Bielenberg, 239; J.F. Nabstedt, 237. After the matches the shooters adjourned to a supper and social time. The outdoor season of shooting of the Davenport Shooting association opens next Sunday at Schuetzen park. |
EXCELSIOR CLUB TOURNEY ENDEDBargholz Makes Score of 246 Out of a Possible 250 in 10-Shot. The indoor season's shooting of the Excelsior Rifle club acme to an end yesterday afternoon in the shape of a two days' tournament. The scores made show an improvement over former years, which demonstrates that practice and more perfected arms and cartridges bring results. The sensation of the tournament was sprung when J Bargholz of the Bettendorf Rifle club, who had never shot over this range, rolled up a score of 246 out of a possible 250 in 10 shots. Although two men followed up close with 245 each, still the one point short was a hard barrier to overcome. The shooting was spirited and proved to be very enjoyable judging from appearances and after the prizes had been awarded the members sojourned a few hours at supper to talk over the prospects of next season. The results:
The outdoor season of the Davenport Shooting season opens up with the first shoot next Sunday at Schuetzen park. |
DEATH NOTICEBargholz, Julius M., Feb. 6. Beloved husband of Bertha, father of Bertha, John, Julius M. Jr., Mrs. Roy Carlquist and Alice, brother of Mrs. Sophie Rochau. Services Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at M. Goodwin & Son Funeral Home, 731 N. 16th Interment at Good Hope. Source: The Milwaukee Journal 07 February 1938, Section L, page 8, column 6. |