The billboard (Mar 1906)

MARCH 31. 1906. Xlie Blllboapd 35 The Big May Celeliralioii»Clala Week — -AT CHARLOTTE, IM. C. To be held Week of May 21st to 26th, Inclusive. This will be without exception the bigrsest event of the year. B^ee on the streets, under the auspices of the United Commercial Travelers. Five thou- sand dollara subscribed by the merchants of Charlotte for special features. E^rey day will be a big one. "Various committees are already hard at work on the Floral, Industrial, Automobile, Fraternal and Drummer's Parades. A big feature will be the parade of the Blue and the Gray. Including the • State MUltla, there will be 10,000 In line. The committees in charge have been working since Jan. 1st. Bvery business man In the city Is hustling to make the May celebration a winner. Railroad excursions every day. This one will have eight weeks' billing. Charlotte Is one of the most prosperous cities In the South, and at present is enjojrlng an era of great prosperity. The progressive business men are striving to advertise the town. The money U here. Conditions are favorable for a banner week. The illumination will eclipse anytlilng ever attempted at a Street Fsdr. The crowd will be here. If you have got the attraction, we'll do the rest. WA>fTEr)—To hear from the VERY BEST tented attractions. Would like to hear from a strictly nrst-claas Trained Wild Animal Show, an Al Plantation Show, Refined Vaudeville; Katzenjammer Castle, Gala t ea. Ghost Show, Dog & Pony Show. In fact, any show that can deliver the goods will get big money here. Managers of Prince NlcoU, MUUe Christine and Almee write. Will book all shows on a reasonable percentage. This will be a. harvest for concession people. I.,ast year, with few attractions, the crowds were here for the May Celebra- • tlon. Want to hear from an expert decorator to contract for city decorations. Bxtra work from Individaal business men. Can place two good picture ma- chine operators. Want a good talker. To the rig^t man we will pay a liberal salary. Want a high diver and Leap the Gap. Other out-door acts write. State all in arst letter. lio act too big for this week. We have four weeks (not twenty) after this one, and ail under excellent auspices. . Four wedca of good towns, promoted and billed wedca in aOwioe. lOwp ywir^qy ow Ch ari ^ Wrtoti ad. fw, ■pto i rt UHmmmai progwm. Add r — all gotuMwriwrtioiw to tenUej. Abe I«>*itt. nn.- - , aS-31; Boston, Man.. Apr. 2-T. Mice » Barton's Big Gaiety Co.- " B<^"Hm'BngUab F0U7, Bice * «ew York City, ae^Sl; PUU ■M^'ardcU'i (LoDdon B«Ues, W. S. Camp- btH. ngr.: Plttibsrg, Pa., 26-31; ClDdn- ■^SrwJ^lSrPrti^S^ Glark^ mgr.: Beading, Star 'Show 'OlrU. W. FenneMT. msr.: New York City. 20-31; Brooklyn Apr. 2-7. ■"—T,. J. Oberwatth, mgr.: PhUa- a«-31; New York City, Apr. -. Herbert Mack, mgr.: Ba ., 2»«1: Bocboter. Avt.VT. _ lis aty. Vo., »ilt WL hcmK If. M. gantown, W. Va.. AprU 2; CranberUnd, Md., 3: AnnaiMUs S. TUMI., mdel Ark., isdef. cogr.: Michigan City. Ind'., 28-35; Cook- SairU. B. Albert Cook, mgr.: TL. 28: GmarvUle 28: . " On.. Wallace Cooke, mgr.: , 2»'a8; Sontta BlTcr 2S-Apr t L. 1 _ m., Kcnrane* AptU 2-1. Tlie: Neivark. N. J.. a*ai. Gmiams & Boly Boly Arcade: " •Neb.. Indef. Gadskt JUadame. B. A. Montas opo, HI., 23-31. HenU^Sqwe Morlng Plctorei (Eaaten): W«r- Henda 'Temple' of Palmlatry: BraeeTllle, lU.. Inaef. Ilaratn's, Alfred. 8bo\r: BenslDEton, Vt.. AprU Bawe'a PletnTcs (N< AvrU S-T. "-"-V Mr. * Mrs., F. S. Atiy, Indianapolis, Ind. I«Boys. The. i Letlteh. Prof. Mo., Indef. Ungerman-s, Samoel & Lacy, Magical *~^* !. PIS, as: Jftai- ^ ^^f'JS^ oit>« 'aim- BtBdsr, Ma^dni * ▼atmoqidat (US AHm St.): BaSalOb N. indef. Picscelle & Mrs. Edna May Magoon, Hypno- tists. F. Wniaid Magoon, mg- " ■— , as-3I; Tipton A()rll Sbepaid'i MoTloK Pictme* (A—Mtb BL Tbtt- tre): New York City, Indef. Shepard's MoTlng Pictures (B—West End Thea- tre): New York City, Indef. Shepard's MoTlng Pletnres (C—UaJesUe Thea- tre): Brooklyn, N. X.. indef. Shepard's MoTlng Pictures (O—SnI Are. Xhea- *—New Xork City, ladef. mar'*: 'Stata BUbna. OU., 28: loowoc 2»; raO; Stnwn 31; Xbmber Jnnctloo Afiill Gonloa S: Santo 4; Mineral Wella B; Weatherford 6: Arlington 7. HageiAeek's: Cincinnati. O.. 5-7. Lucky Bill's: Qnenemo, Kin., 3a; I^yndoa April 2; Osage City 3; Borllngame 4-9; Har- TeyrUle, K«n., 8; Bskridee 7. Tod's. Wte.: BateAor;. S. C 28-2S: Lees- bnrg 90.31; Peak Agull 3; Prosperity Nlnety-SIx 5; Hooeivath 6; Bclton 7. Van Aanboig: AtHaU, Os., Agrfl 8-7. Okohna AyrO 1-T. OaroUaa Annaaciit Oa.: OUnaotas. AvU 2-7. losmopoHtan Amnesieat Oo, H. Snydo. mgr-: Dlem^ls, Ttnn., 2-14. IHxIe CandTiI 00^ Dana ThompaoB, nwr.: IHn- Idad. Col., 2Mi: ttOmta ApM 2-T. Fenn A Meyers Camlval Co.: SOrer aty. N. MINSTREL larloWs Great, J. A. OObarn, mgr.: Scran- iarlo'w & 'Wilson's, Lawrence Barlow, mgr.: Jelllco. Tenn.. 28: Mlddlesljoro. Ky.. 29; Lon- don SO; Winchester ai; Paris AvrU 1. .—u ^ Bowers'. J. H. anlth. mgr.: Vlr- Mluu. aS; Oia«Mt M; Iron BItci. Pierce Amisement Co.: <3<»ldstKi«o, N. C, April itoyai Amusement Co.. H. H. Tlpgs. mgr.: Stsrkvilie. Miss., as-ai. World's Fair Camtral 0«„ B. C. LsBmo, mgr.: New Btannfels, Xex, 96-31; San Mar- cos AvrU 2-7. rado Springs 31;DenTer April 1 Gorton's. C. C. Pearl, mgr.: OsbIu^ub. SS; PlshkUl HO; Hndaoa 30: fUfenont »: llngsTlUe, Conn., Acrll 2; Kaiwatnck 3. Barerly's; Chaa. " »—^ — • - , SedaUa. Mo.. 28. Honolnln: Stonetrall. I. T.. 2S; Ada 20; Sul- phur Siirlngs 30. EalMeld's: Arcadia, Fla., 29; Fort Myers SO; 'Pnnta GocdS 31; Zoifo A«rll 2; Wandinla 3; Bartow 4; P&nt City 5; Dade aty 6; Lale- Ke^nd's. BiUy, Geo. I,. Bartoo, mgr.: Wheel- ing. W. Ta., 28-28; NewcomeiMoini, O.. 29; Coshocton SO; Caadicldce SI. -\i.h....>K. Frank: McPbenoo. Kan.. 28: Hope Soknoa SO: IMphoa SA; Bclolt April 2; — - —-—— Downs S; Clyde 6; For $50 Cash On froif nrtiiD Ili2l One wooii drop 10x18 One street drop 10x18 One kitfihen set 10x18 One parlor Set 10x18 All in good condition. F. O. B. Hoisington, Kansas. W. J. LANCiHAM, Mgr. Holsington Opera House. . 2-14. s Ic Prlngle's. Bnseo Se Holland, jngis.: '<"e Lodge, Kan.. 28: Harper 29: Klng- : Cooiray Sprlnga 31; BartlesrlUe, I. _.. yrlU e^^ M. - ; Chscrlottei T.. AprU 3; CofferrtUe, Kan.._4; Indepead- TENT SHOWS * Balley-s: New Toik City, indef. Blnlfdale. Tex.. 28; Creason >- ai; Slngstoa. I. T.. r 4; Iteaci* S; W«- At Liberty AT LIBERTY. HOWARD and LINDER NEW ACT "As My Father Used to Say^ BlcSneewa. Now BooUnr NextatMOM.. .' 12 The Wonderful VITALIG MEGAPHONE! Wanted M. L. Clark's Combined Shows, Comet, rlonet. Baritone, Slide Trombone and Trap Onunmer and concert people; also PerfMrmera. Wanted Mnsleians, Stroog Cornet and Bass Dm Addi«aa Waaaon, Miss., March 2S41t I Springs, Kiss., Apra 8-7, AMATEURS We Initmet and prepare yon for t mall, and lecnre engagements. Sei partlcnian. SIT BHAbES GOBI BCBOO£, Box 787, South Band. mmm the mm BRADLEY F0L0IN6 CHAIll The only complete Aair on ibm maaSu^ yjben folded takes X the apace of any otiwr .chain welgbii K S9 mncb. ■ : Om Oain Ckitn FaMid n^iipi a Spin of talfiM-liiit Strong, Durable, Easy to CSiriy, Bertk;'?;:,' Specially built for Circuses, Parks. Ount Tals, Reuolons, and alt Amusement Enter* yoa. Constraoted Qf hard wooA staM aad ■)■■ vaa. Writ* TODAY for dercrlpUve etrenlac Pifee l^mll particalaia sent npon appUcatton. Brmm&g Folding Chair Gc. m U lalte St., CliteH;^ III.