The Billboard 1904-12-03: Vol 16 Iss 49 (1904-12-03)

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52 The Billboard Nov. 17, 1904. ’ »To whom it may concern: This is to certify that Mr. Fred. P. Sargent has been ‘employed by the Carl Hagenbeck Trained Animal Show for fourteen months, both on the road and on the Pike, at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in the city of St. Louis, both in the capacity of Advance and General Manager. He at all times performed his duties in a conscientious manner, and to the satisfaction of the After a very successful fourteen month’s engagement with the Carl Hagenbeck Trained Animal Show, | am now ready to entertain offers for the coming season as manager or in any business capacity, as my many years experience has qualifed me for all branches of the show business. GR, TO MY MANY FRIENDS: A MERRY CHRISTMAS Anda management, and leaves the show of his own free will, and with the best wishes of the management. Very Respectfully, vari dim T " 4 HAPPY NEW YEAR, FRED. P. SARGENT, PERMANENT ADDRESS, GREAT WESTERN PRINTING 60., ST. LOUIS. ty lar lar THE GREATEST + NOVELTY OF THE AGE. For Shooting Galleries, Penry Arcades, Summer Resorts, Parks Carnivals, County Fairs and Street Fairs. Every time you hit the bulls-eye five dice appear at the top rotating; you can get anything from one pair to five of a kind. Very handsome, done in gold, silver and green. A Big Money Maker. A Great Attraction. Shooting Gallery, Penny Arcade, Street Fair and Carnival Men, write us today. We have a big bargain for you. THE STAR TARGET CO., Fremont, Ohio, U.S. A. Notice to First-Class Managers Only. Well Known Stirk Family, Eleven in Number, Males and Fematies. At Liberty for the Tenting Season of 05. SIX FEATURE ACTS. Permanent Address, The Show That made the Most Money on THE PIKE “s ALY THE FAMOUS Educated Fiorse. A Wonderful Record. A Marvelous Business. In competition with all the great ds magnificent shows on The Pike at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. This ONE HORSE made the most money of any show on the entire Pike. Season of 1905 open. Address ALBERT R. RODGERS, 75 Maiden Lane, N.Y. Gity. =-==Ajl Carnival Followers Absorb--; A REVELATION OF NEW IDEASIN THE CARNIVAL WORLD WILL BE EXPOUNDED BY THE GREAT J, FRANK HATCH Shows SEASON 1905 OPENS IN APRIL. WANTED: FEATURE ACTS OF ALL KINDS for the big Coliseum Arena, two Feature Free Attractions, Percentage Shows, Privilege Peo ple, Train Men, Canvasmen, Electricians, Band Leader and Musicians, ete. All people with ~ | am. me past two seasons, write. WILL BUY FOR.CASH—S00 feet Sidewall. Must be 10 feet or 10 i S$ rainin Ca em as 0s on 1 more high. One lined Black Tent, 25x50, or larger; two White Tents, 25x50, or 30x60; ten o 4 4 tier Circus Seats. All must be Al condition and cheap for hard winter cash. IMPORTANT NOTE—1I have by mutual agreement severed all connection with The Hatch Adams Carnival Company, of which I was half owner and general manager for the past two Seasons, and to effect a dissolution of partnership between myself and Mr. Adams, all our holdings, wagons, ete., were sold at public auction, at Tarboro, N. C., Oct 22. I have for season and skill and experience can put together. Show will travel in eight specially arranged H 1905 associated myself with Mr. G. W. Harkness, a Chicago real estate man, and during the winter months will build a complete new outfit that will be the most handsome that money : Arms’ Cars, arrangements for which have already been perfected, and the Great J. Frank Hatch Shows will enter the carnival season of 1905 with entirely new and different methods = oe employed by any carnival organization. Wanted to hear from Al General Agent. J. FRANK HATCH, Gen. Mgr., 10S Jefferson Street, . GROTESQUE HEADS. EFFFCTS OF ALL KINDS IN STAFF AND PAPIERE MACHE HERBETT L. MESSMORE, 107 W. 39th St., New York. HOT SPRINGS, ARK. THE LADIES’ FAVORITE --CURLING IRON HEATER No WicK—NO SMOKE No OpOR—NO Soor | nnn ee NOn-EXPLOSIVE CARL E. GUNOLACH, the Leading Costumer of the South. We rent, ALWAYS CLEAN AND READY FOR UsE sell, and make to order, COSTUMES. for theatrical and all professional act». Indispensable for the Tol. | ‘il line of make-up; clown white, natural brown Negro paint, Wigs and Beards. Free catalogue. let, > Ladies 813 7th Street, N-W., WASHINGTON, D. C "r= |CRESTON OPERA HOUSE This heater is vey: gomness. highly finished and ornamental; packed in a neat cart on; can be carried Widest stage in —— pens Berra su-t-Eate coe scenery. Now booking in the pocket or hand bag; nothing to soll; weighs only three ounces. 1904-05 BLAIR, SAMPSON CO.. WILLIAMSPORT, PENNA." 3 1. PATT. ‘CRESTON. IOWA Mention he Billboard” when answering ads. Mextion “The Billboard” wiewanssiring ads | Mention “The Dillbeard” when anoworing oda Honiton “The Billboard” whan onmecring ods.