The Billboard 1909-06-12: Vol 21 Iss 24 (1909-06-12)

JUNE 12, 1909. The Billboard 29 RyeBeach Park J UST O U WESTCHESTER COUNTY. TROLLEY TERMINAL ON GROUNDS. 750,000 People entered Gates last year, WA Pirst-class Merry-Go-Round, Indian | Sho Animal Show, ete.; also, all other first. | cla ns; Open dates for circus. 4 grounds, Rye, N. Y., or write P. O. Box Rye, N. ¥. Temporary office, Room is BE. 42nd Street, N. Y¥. € = GONDOLA CAROUSEL, also BRUDER BROS.’ ORGAN, W. S. SMITH, New York ata sacrifice. Rockaway Beach, wit w and standard plays. W. W. Smith, fort of the Lyceum Theatre, Decatur, Ala., w the manager of the company, and also eatre Mr. Smith has also the ing of free attractions for this park. iidameer Park, at Erie, Pa., had opening May 29, although the park open for two weeks previous. foth s ind Memorial Day large crowds attended ft rformances at E. H. Suerken’s Vaude‘ ‘eatre. This season free acts are being { it Waldameer. Thomas Maloney has ¢ + he bookings. book » opening of Union Park, Du In, occurred last week, under the most fa conditions The park is owned by th. n Electric Company. The park theatre, w seating capacity of 3,000, is managed by Jake Rosenthal M. Craeger, manager of the ( Theatre, has charge of the film feature at tl The Vallamont, Williamsport, Pa., opened the summer season on Decoration Day to gow! business. The opening bill was as follows Jess Mardo and Bell Hunter, in a military comedy; Tyson and Brown, featuring The Girl with the Diamond Dress, the Chamille Troupe, comedy acrobats, and motion pictures. The Robinson opened a Season of summer opera at the Casino, Binghamton, N. Y., om Decoration Day. The first week's bill was The Mikado. A recordbreaking business was done on Memorial Day, alm stronage continues excellent. The White City at Binghamton, N. | Y.. was formally opened on Decoration Day, | am! large crowds visited that resort. The principal attraction was Charies J. Strobel's airhij Vaudeville and numerous other amuseum features were provided. Junction Park, located at New Brighton, Pa., just across the river from Beaver Falls, Pa., opened its regular season, May _is owned and controlled by the Beaver Traction Company. The bookings at the SI It th: atre are made through Frank Melville. Cleo, the Girl in Red, was at Luna Park, Chicago, last week for a brief engagement wl was terminated not because of the waning of popular interest, but because of the fact a a manager, Joe Callis, has arranged for in Centralia this week. Vinewood Park, Topeka, Kan., had tt biggest opening crowd in its history. The par is under the management of Mr. F. G. ind the concessions, some of which are * (ils season, are in charge of Mrs. C. C. Matthews . Tumbling Run Park, at Pottsville, started the season May 31, under the di r of the Pottsville Traction Company. Att theatre, musical comedy, drama, light o ‘od vaudeville will be given throughout | . on tiverside Park, Hutchinson, Kans., ; been greatly improved this season by the ad© of a number of new attractions Rand rts by Prof. H. B. Holeday’s Band are a e feature this year Riverside is managed t K. Reck Highland Park Amusement Comp will open their park at Little Rock, Ark., 5 under the management of W. V. Heg© This will be the only colored park in : Rock and the first one to open within re Hugh C, Andress, manager of HarVark of Roeekferd, 11 . was in Chicago last " ooking out for attractions for his resort. "iracted with William Morris, Ine., for . il vandeviller acts which he will offer to rons lappy D. Hill's Grace Park has vened for the season, and is enjoying ex | business, Rrenneman’s Rand of twentyes. which has a sixty-day contract at lark, is one of the leading features he James FE. Hardy High Wire 1 * proving a big bit at Mohawk Pines Park, Y. Hardy has several new and sen features added to his already exten program of ‘“‘stunte’’ this season ingston Point Park, at Kingston, . opened for the season, May 31, with attendance, The park is under the di ‘Hanagement of ©. Gorton Reel, itgston Com. R. R. Company ‘verly Park, Lansing, Mich., had ; ning May 20, the principal feature being ' Waverly Steck Company. Pine Lake Park, , located In Lansing, was thrown open to the May 381 } al \ \ opened May 29 Numerous added amuse tents are offered. The summer theatre will ; hue under the management of Samuel B. l-Outecheon, (Continued on page 32.) R SALE. Opera Company | manager of | ‘tock Springs Park, at Chester, W. | Py 6G we 2 RACKET CIGARETTE BOX. One of amusing the most fun-makers on the market Ab solutely new, but a crackerjack seller. Handsomely finished —looks like the box of a famous London brand of cigarettes— deceives everybody When opened, a sim ple contrivance exjlodes a cap inside. Strengly made—can't get out of order. Furnished either in cigarette or boxes Retalls at candy 2he. CACHOO. This is the famous sneeze-powder. Sells the minute you show it. A crackerjack “repeater,’’ too. For every one who buys it comes back for more. A pinch of powder blown the air fills the whole room —makes everybody sneeze witheot knowing why. ‘fr ap iz three sizes, . 2 at 10c, 25¢ =m $i. Many dealers § v<e!? hundreds of packages a week. Some of the Newest, Best-Selling Novelties on the Market ACRACKER-JACK SIDE LINE FOR HUSTLERS Look at the fun-making novelties shown in the boxes at the sides. They are the funniest, the best selling novelties ever invented. That ‘“‘Racket’’ Cigarette Box, for example, is one of the cleverest fun-makers on the market. It's a good seller, too, for already it has won a tremendous popularity in New York and its vicinity. And dealers are selling more of them every day. Cachoo, the funny sneeze powder, is another good seller. — ee ee . _ A Cracker-Jack Side Line But you appreciate the quality of our scores of poevelties. You can’t handle a better side line. They sell everywhere to everybody. They're clever, harmless novelties, so funny that even the victim is amused. You can make from 100% up on them. And they’re good ‘“‘repeaters.’’ for your customers will come. back for other novelties. Ask About Our Plan Don't let this opportunity slip by you. Write for our free catalogue of novelties. ask, too, about the offer we are making energetic dealers. Ask how we help you sell our novelties. But write at once. Delays pay no profits. S. S. ADAMS CO. Plainfield, New Jersey. CRACKER-JACK SHOOTING PENCIL It’s a crackerjack, too; makes ’em all sit up and take no tice. It can be used like any other pencil, but when a little catch is turned, it explodes a cap the minute the pencil tonches the Harmless, traordinarily funny. a handsome display eard for your count er. One of our newest fun-makers. It is a cardboard tube, nicely ornamented, and fitted with two semi transparent dises in side, through which a picture is supposed to be seen when the tube is held to the eye and _ revolved. One end of the tube is finished with a rim of black felt dipped in lamp black which leaves a ring eye. One of the funniest things we have Retails at 25c. IMPORTER 92-94 Lake —_ F Street, $312—Sugar and Cream Set, size Creamer, 2% inch, size bowl, 3 inch, $6.00 per 100 sets, that’s 3 cents each. CHICAGO Jap Rolling Ball Game prizes and theatre souvenirs. Write for special list. C.O.D. SPECIAL W.A. MENTZER 20% deposit with order. 3383—Salt, 2 4-5 inches, worth 15¢ RETAIL; $3.50 per 100. *Are You Wise? Then Write.” ALAMO PARK, CEDAR PAPIDS. A Cracker-Jack of a town for Carnivals, Wild West, Dog and Pony and Novelty Shows. A few concessions open. Have you an ocean wave? Bands and free acts write. Would like to rent or lease a theatre. J. A. KEYMER, Manager. NIAGARA FALLS PARK WANTED TO HEAR FROM FREE ACTS OF ALL KINDS. We have the following concessions for sale: Japanese Rolling Ball Game, we furnish large 50-ft. building with tables and balls complete; Shooting Gallery, Cane Rack, Knife Board, Penny Slot Box Ball Alley. Machines on percentage, NIAGAR NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK. FALLS AMUSEMENT CO., W. Carl Fleming, Fish Pond, Dart Gallery, Weight Scales, Palmistry, Candy Wheel, — -, Empire Hotel, SOUVENIRS, CANES, WHIPS and JAP CHINA. Indian Burnt Leather Whips, Ralls, Blow Outs, Rustic Wood, Shell Goods, Canes, Confetti, Balloons, lanterns, Flag Puzzles, Serpentine Dusters, Trick Matches, NOVELTIES, Rubber Cigars, Baseballs, China Pots, Glass Goods, Shell Hat Pins, Beer Glasses, Badges, Buttons, Flags, Jewelry, Puzzles, Tricks, Prize Goods, Squawkers, Watches, Bedelia Balls, Garlands, Butt-inBadge, China Souvenirs. New catalog free. NEWMAN MFG. CO., 641 Woodland Avenue, ‘estooning, Novelty Flowers, Cleveland, Ohio. NOTICE TO PARK MANAGERS, STATE AND COUNTY FAIRS.—The Big Otto Trained Wild Animal Show, including Elephants, will be at liberty after first week in July. the most complete wild animal show on the road. Has played Chicago for Rig Otto Show is the past five years excepting two weeks last season and then we played Luna Park, Cleveland, with such grand suc cess, from other we show. The show is playing to a turn-away bus. here and Pr. D. "Ss a beost Howse, manager White City, Chicago, now Forest Park: Paul that the manager re-engaged the show for 5 weeks and after this time would like to hear yreposi tions, ‘vr reference, wherever Cooper, manager Riverview Park, Chicago; Elwood Salsbury, Luna Park, Cleveland, 0. The show | consists of seven animal acts and everyone a feature. The show can be seen here at Luna Park. Cleveland, until first week in July. TURN TO THE BILLBOARD'S LETTER LIST. YOU MAY FIND “YOUR NAME THERE IF YOU HAVE NEGLECTED TO FURNISH US YOUR ROUTE AND DATES. Sells like ‘“‘hot| cakes’’ at 25¢c, re tail. Arranged in around the victim's | ever gotten up, and | a tremendous seller. | | Great AUTOMATIC PIANOS WILL SAVE YOU MONEY | Just the thing for Penny Arcades, Picture Shows, Rinks, Etc. A Few Bargains in Used Pianos, Coin operated instruments of every kind, bought sold or repaired, Write for Prices. STAR MUSIC CO. 363 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, ILL, FOR SALE SACRIFICE PRICES. BOSTOCK’S FAMOUS RIDING DEVICES THE Racing Roosters Now located at Riverview Park, Chicago. The Gondola ~ Golden Chariots Now located at Sans Souci Park, Chicago. | Two of the finest Carousel machines ever seen jin America, originally costing over $45,000. Both in perfect working order. To be seen daily in operation as above. Will be sold at Bargains, as am closing out all my amusement interests in this country. For full articulars address JAMES W. BOSTOCK, 224 t Belmont Ave., Chicago, Ill. aA FULL NEW LINE OF POST CARDS SUPPLIES of every description at lowest prices. We have supplies for every kind of machine and are the onty-firm in the U.S. that can absolutely fill your orders complete Promnt shipments. All goods Guaranteed. Write for Catalog and Price List. EXHIBIT SUPPLY CO. 358-364 DEARBORN STREET CHICAGO One of the greatest amusement riding devices and money getters. $1,070.80 receipts at one fair. $250 in five hours st another. $400 in one day in a park. An other carried 26,052 passengers at 5 street fairs; $1,268. 75 clear profit. Write for new 48-page ca talogue full of facts, figures and phote graphs. Eli Co., Box 143 Roodhouse, Il. CAN DY We have the richest box of chocolates in appearance. Eight colors embossed in gold. $27.00 per hundred; also, other 1-lbs., at $25.00, $20.00 and $18.00 per hundred. Gum 85c per hundred packages. Send for Special Catalogue and Price List. (Established 35 yeers.) 180 State St., CHICAGO, ILL. FOR SALE—A big Eli Ferris Wheel, all complete but engine, 1 paying park. i } wee Ag Ohio. $650, or will place it i A. ¥. ZE int, RAH, Cedar Point, ipa ies CAA St AORN SEL aOR NES 2 eit Oy S_PSHRMRARS girs EOE ENED eid er eee a ee sa Se rere ote a webs PH, rt AY SY “Fie he he or ee biter #2 St Soe a pie pT tee 2 x oa rT oe