The billboard (July 1911)

28 Ttie Gillboapd JULY 1, 1911, CAR NIVAL N EWS Cash Carnival Opens Twelfth Successful Season at Belle= view, Minn.—Oriental Dancer Seriously III—^News of Various Amusement Companies CASH CARNIVAL DOING BIG. Cottonwood. Minn., June 21 (Special to The Billboard).—-The T. I. Cash Carnivat Co. opened Its twelfth snccessfnl season at ' Bellvienr, Minn., to fine Ijosiness. Everything Is netr and up to date this year. Following is the roster: T. I. Cash, owner and promoter; F.* I. Cash, manaser. and Mrs. T. I. Cash, treasurer. The following shows and free acts are with the company: John J, McClosfcy's Saperba. with a company of eight people; Dr. E. M. Lord's Great Passion Play Show; E. M. l-ord. owner, and Wm. Pringle operator; I,. R. Moreila, bal- ]y-boo, wltli the band, singing baritone solos; Chas Miner's Ble Plantation Show, with fit- teen people; Edwin Bong, opener; Harry Rot>- erts' Big Three-Pit Show, carrying Big Rube, the sixteen-foot python, a pit of Mexican boars, also three pairs, of Chinese pheasants; -£*Tof. C. W. Lee's Pottery Show; Alf. Nelson's Carry-nS- ail: Earl Oantz. owner of concessions; Doyle's Trayeilng Lnnch Room; Hitzman's Refreshment Stand; Chas. Miner's up-to-date cornet band of twelve pieces; Meyer Brothers, hand balancers and Roman RingB: Prof. Robison's balloon and lion parachute leap. Dr. Lord bad bad luck Id Sleepy Eye. MUm., losing his tdack top and silver curtain by are last Saiarday. ZENOLA—DANCER—VERY ILL. Boone, Towa, June 22 (Special to The Bin- board).—Zenola, the Oriental dancer, who, in private life Is Mrs. John Randall. Is in- the hospital In this city. A few nights ago she presented her husband with a daughter, but tbe little one lived but a few hours. The child was buried at Boone the day after Its birth. Zenola was the feature In «be E. B. Benjamin Cosmopolitan Shows, traveling fhrongb the Mid- dle West. utilized last year for show and exhibition pur- poses. In the live stock department prizes were awarded for the best harness and saddle horses, draft horses and mules of all ages. Xo races are held, although exhibitions of fancy riding are given. Cattle and hogs are given attention in the premium list. The domestic arts are re- membered with prizes in needleworls and cook- ing. Prizes are awarded In the fine arts , in the lines of painting and pyrograpby. Brass bands and show concessions fnmlsh amusement to the visitor; A contract has been closed with J. M. Juvenal, manager and pro- prietor of the Stadinm Shows, for ths entertain- ment this year. It is fitting that .the exhibition should take Its name from the product for wblch this sec- tion is noted-^K»rn. AIKEN MEETING WITH SUCCESS. THE FOUR BROTHERS AT HAM- ILTON. Hamilton. O.. June 20 (Special to The BIll- biiara).r-The Four Brothers* Show. tmOer the management of Major J. Ii. Woods, was Uie fea- ture of tbe Cnlformed Banka of the Knights of PytUas* Carnival, last week. It was the forty- second annnal meetlnK of the Grand lAdge ot tbe State of OWo. Tbe carnival was held near the center of the town, where passersby lud the opportonlty of Tisiting tbe carnival at all times of the day. The show consists of The Holy City, under the management of Blcbard M. Peeler; Old Plantation Shows, owned by Col. Woods; hlgsr class vaudeville, managed by Fisher' and ji^^S- ley: snake show, nnder Doctor DeBstang: menT- go-round, Ferris Wheel and many other star attractions. GETTING CARNIVAL READY. Tandalla. Mo., Jnniv ;s (Special to The Bill- board).—The Vgn.Wja Corn Carnival, now in its third year, is' in itgricultnral .exhibit which rep- resents (he Tr^^cts of four adjoining prairie counties in the east central part of the state— Audrain, fkke. Balls and Montgomery. ' It ia In the natnre of a home-coming for .the former residents ot these parts, and gives the farmers of this section an opportunity to esbibtt their grain, epecially com, which is not mature when the county fairs are held. It is maintained by private snhecrlptlon. Better and more extensive exhibits are planned for the coming carnival, although no entirelv new features are to be added. More than $1,500 will be given in prizes In agricul- tural lines, such as live stock, grain and the domestic arts. Experienced lecturers from the Missouri Agrlcifltnral College wUl give in- structioB in son study and crops. Last year F. B. Mumford, the dean of the College, was the chief lecturer. Main Street and- the public parks. contalnlaK 16.000 aanare feet, were WILL E. AIKEN. Hoopeston, 111., June 22 (Special to The BIU- board) .-^Business prospects for the Aiken Amuse- ment Company were never brighter. The com- pany has been showing to tbe best of people In the busiest of towns throughout this section. Last week the carnival was here, showing for the benefit of tbe Hoopeston 'Military Band, which Is a very popular organization. Dr. Riley Wagner is now connected with the carnival,' as contest manager. He Is. doing his best to make this department of the show a feature. John Dale, the promoter. Is a tery busy man these days, and through bim the big attractions are.moving along swiftly and surely. Last week. Manager Aiken was vlislted by Dr. Allbrigfat, of the Worthington Allen Shows. The old friends spent a few hours together. ■ The carnival is now booked solid for a number of months. The towns that follow Hoopeston are: Indianapolis, KokomO, Sweet ajid Lamberts. CARNIVAL NOTES. The Great (Cosmopolitan Shows played Fern, Ind., last week after a succeesftil play in Mnncle,' Ind. Tlieir flrst opening drew a large crowd and the people enthoslastlcally patronized the different slrows and attractions of the mid- way. The execntive staff Is: J. R. Anderson, general manager; Harry Clark, SDperlntendent; Wim. J. Terrell, eecretary and treasurer: J. D» Wright, general agent; W. G. Williams, adver- ting agent: Charles Kelly, superintendent of transportation: Edmond Marshall, chief elec- trician; Martin Nelson, chief engineer; Prof. Sackett, band director. Tbe shows and attrac- tions which comprise this aggregation are as follows: (Carles Jessop, Beautiful Adell, Claude Morgan, Tyrolean Alps; Haddad Bros., sensa- tional mind-reading -feats; Fred Schoene, fea- tnring his hlghK^lass musical comedy. School Days; M. Nelson, London Ohost Show: Will Jordon, crazy house; C. S. Baldwin, liUipntlan ■liorses; C. H. Steames. enake show; Francis Williams, dog and pony circus; T. B. Halybnr- ton. Katzenjammer Castle; S. Kugent, half-man and cigarette fiend: A. E. Wills, seven-in-one: Harry Helkes, Oreat London Musenm: Edward Jessop, mammoth Foris wheel; George Miller, (Cosmopolitan carry-ns-all. T^ie company car- ries five free ^ attractions, which perform twice daily. They are: Aerial Schones, roman rings; Mme. Schoene, swinging ladder; Prof. . Alco, high djve; Fearless Fred, trapeze; and Sack- ett's Royal Italian Band. Jake Nalbandlan's International Theatre Is In Its sixth week, with Buckskin Ben's Amuse- ment Company. Tbe show opened at Calumbus, O., with a complete new outfit. Marque, front lined with paintings to represent the entrance to a Tnrhlsh Temple. Tbe stage setting represents an Egyptian altar, with Egyptian mummies and Idols. Roster of the show follows: Jake Kal- bandlan, prop.; Wm. T. Harrington, gen'l. mgr.; Mrs. Bell Nalbandlan, tieas.; Jno. Daniels, chief electrician; Earl McDermite, boss 'canvasman; Salime Abbott, stage mgr. and magician: Abdoo Avadus. leader of orchestra; Alia Hassan,. Yous- sif, Iree Bingham, Jennie Malsom, Leora Ab- bott, Millie Delmonti. Princess Zazwell is fea- turing ber latest Egyptian dance, carrying her own lights. Tbe Emnire Carnival Company, nnder the management of John Hampton, was In Ford City, Pa., last week, and did a good business. This carnival has been . Iiaving a successful season and Is lOfdced upon as one of tbe best carnivals that has been traveling throngb the small towns. There are some very*'Interestiiig attractions connected with the carnival. The Parker Shows, which are now' traveling through Iowa, are meeting with-huge "success. While in Ft. Dodge the company- was the fait ot tbe season in ont-of-door attractions, and during Its sojonrn there was crowded nightly with the best class of people. The show bas tbe reputation of catering to tbe best classes and eliminating the undesirables. Mack's High-Class Shows, which have been in the vicinity of Tankton, S. D., is doing an excellent business. Tee-Tom-Bill's WUd West Is the hit of the show and keeps crowded night- ly. Col. Faulkner Is highly pleased with bis exhibition. Tbe show also contains a number of cowboys and cowgirls, who have made a big bit with the audiences. The Gibson Amusement Enterprise will here- after be known as the Gibson Balloon Shows. Jas. H. Gibson is promoter. Lon Sweagerly, gen- eral manager, and aeronaut J. E. Moore, mana- ger of concessions. Manager Aiken Amusement Co., a irapll of Frank W. GasklU, the peer of camlral looprle- tors. The Clark (Jonnty Fair Association ot Mar- tinsville. III., will lie the biggest event In tbe .^late this coming September. The purees for the trotting races are larger than ever before, and there will be more fast horses entered. The exhibits of live stock will be one of the important features. On Old Settlers' Day there will be a special program, which should be ot much Interest to the oidtlmers, who look upon this day as a sort of reunion. Children's Day is also much taken In interest: it is on that day that the young folks are treated to the time of their lives. There will be many rSt- tractlons that should be of Interest to all amnsement-IoverK ' PUT YOUR "AD" ON A PANAMA HAT A sore "winner**—a novelty as an advertising medlam. These hats are made of heavy water-proof crepe paper, Fajiama color* with printed directions on each one. These bats can be used at tbe beaches, . summer resorts, picnic grounds, etc. Then, too, they're Jnst the thing for dinner soavemrB. Send ns copy of your "ad," how many yon want, whether printed on one side or both, and we'll pencil yonr "ad** on a sample, giving yon an Idea as to bow it wIU look, and quote you tbe most reasonable price for quantity named. Park, Summer Resort, Celebration and Carnival Goods Burnt Wood Souvenirs, Canes, Pennants, Banners, Balioons, Whips, Serpentines, Confetti, Postal Cards. Buttons and Badges, Safe and Sane 4tlt July Badges. Labor Day. Hallowe'en and Thanksgiving Day Specialties. Xmas and Holiday Toys. Dolls and NoTeltles, Waah> liigton's Birthday and St. Patrick's Day Souvenirs. SEND POK FREE CATALOG. W, F, MTT.T.'RR, Manufacturer and Importer, 158 Park How, New York. PAPER TWIRLER WESTEIIN BARGAIN HOUSE UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT We welcome tbe opportunity to renew acqnalotanee with Auctioneers, Canvassers, Streetmen. Fair and Carnival Workers, Knlfeboard Men, Cane Back Operators, Clrcnses and Medicine Shows. OUR LATEST CATALOG ISINOW READY It Is full o f liv e money -maker s. Send for It. Prompt attention to every order. mXEDUTE HEKX ASS1TBEB IS EVERY JSBTASCE, WESTERN BARGAIN HOUSE. 323 W. Madjson St.. GhlcagO. WANTED -FIRST-CLASS- ATTRACTIONS OR CARNIVAL COMPANY -FOR- EAGLES STATE CONVENTION At Miles City, IViontana JULY 24 to 26. Write or wire. Play on percentage, under auspices Eagles. J. W. BRINSON, Secretary, F. O. E. 319, Miles City, Mont. Southwestern Association of Fair Managers CiacUIT FOS 19IX: KAKSAS STATE FAIB, Topeka, Kan., Sept. 11-15. H. L. Cook. Secretary. KANSAS STATE FAIB, Hotchinson, Kan., September 18-27. A. L. Sponsier, Secretary. INTERSTATE LIVE STOCK AND HOBSB SBOW, St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 25-29. C. W. Calvert, Sec. OKLAHOMA STATE FAIB, Oklahoma City, Okla.. Sept. 2e-0ct. 7. 1. S. iMahan, Secretary. UISSOCBI STATE FAIB, Sedalla. Mo;, Sept. 30-Oct. 6. John T. Stinson, Secretary. AMEBICAN BOYAL UVB STOCK SHOW, Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 9-14. A. M, Thompson, Secy. TBXAS STATE FAIB, Dallas, Texas, Oct. 14-28, Capt, Sydney Smith, Secritary. For FrlvUegea and Information, address each Secretary, BIG MONEY IN OUR SOAP FOR AGENTS Vumpin* Ylmlnyl Myi How They Fall forOur Lueky 'Leven Toilet Combination ($3.20 valne). Yon sell for $1.00. Other fellows making $6.00. $12.00. $15.00. $20 00. and $25.00 daily. Will put YOU on easy street. Your ability guages your limit. Great Crew Manager's Proposition—good for $100 profit weekly. This is only one Pippin in tbe "27 Varieties" we manufactnre. Yon save middleman's profit. Our new Colored Circular la like seeing the real goods. Ftee to workers. Get aboard. Act today E. X. DATIB BOAF CO., 40S Davis Bunding, 1«S8 CanoU Avenue, Chicago. Novfilty Men, Attontion! tiik'bwS yoo^oIcu^^^^ Jap Canes, first qnallty. per 1,000 flO.SO Loop Whips, per gross (4,25 and t4.7S IS-fi. Confetti Dusters, per 1.000 7.00 TnrkIA Hats, per grogs 5.C0 Snake Cameras, per doz 2.00 60 Centimeter Gas Balloons, per gross.. 8.75 Long White Shell Chains, per gross.... 4.50 Long Colored Shell Chains, per gross.... B.OO Large Size Fountain Pen, per gross (18.00 Banded Cigars, per 1,000 10.80 Chewing Omn, 100 Sc pkgs. in box 80 Tlssne Taxi Bonnets, per 100 12.00 Magic Bill Fold, -per 100 2.00 Look-Backs, per iOO IJO IS Baraai. per gton 4.oo Shell Whistles, per. gross..... 8.00 Write for SpMlal Prie* List Just Out. ED. 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