The Billboard 1911-06-24: Vol 23 Iss 25 (1911-06-24)

12 The Billboard JUNE 24, 1911, GENERAL PARK NEWS| Cleveland Park in Hands of a Receiver—Alliance Patk Manager Disappears Suddenly—Bert Gregory Joins the Pain Forces—Notes BAY PARK IN TROUBLE. Cleveland, 0., June 17 (Special to The Billboard).—Involuntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed against the Bay Park Amusement ©o. by Max F. Trostler, its promoter, in Federal Court yesterday. Paul 8. Crompton, attorney for tbe largest creditor of the park, was named by Judge Day as receiver. The petition against Trostler was filed by the Mills-Carleton Lumber Co., claiming $5,000; the Geo. W. Worthington Co., claiming $315, and Paul 8S. Crompton, claiming $10. The petition against the Bay Park Amusement Co. was filed by the Pittsburg Plate Co., claiming $503; The Cleveland Eiectric Supply Co. claiming $1,250 and the Mills-Carleton Co., claiming $5,000. In the latter petition it was stated that claims aggregating $3,000 are standing against the perk for labor performed and that many of the laborers have threatened destruction of the property unless the claims are aid. 4 Last night McIntyre and Schiappacasse’s Cafe was the only concession running in Bay Park. The dance hall was closed “temporarily’’ the managers said, and all the rest of the park was in darkness, NEW AMUSEMENT PROJECT AT CONEY ISLAND. Fred Lewis, Chief of Concessions of the Virginia State Fair, is at present with the Coney Island and Brooklyn R. R., which is constructing a new terminal and amusement place which will be one of the features of New York’s popular pleasure resorts. In addition to being a terminal, the building will house a large merry-goround, a double aerial automobile racer with real auto cars, and a large garage for storing over 200 automobiles. The terminal bids fair to become one of the most popular and up-to-date places on Coney Island, PARK MANAGER DISAPPEARS. Alliance, O., June 14 (Special to The Billboard).—E. W. Bellamy, manager of Lake Park, this city, has disappeared and it is alleged leaves creditors holding claims amounting to more than $1,000. Mr. ellamy took charge of Lake Park several weeks ago and made many improvements and installed many new attractions. He had about twenty-five people on the pay-roll. Officials of the Stark Electric R. R. Co., owners of the park, state that a new manager will be secured and the park will continue open. BERT GREGORY WITH PAIN. Chicago, June 14 (Special to The Billboard). — One of the most important transactions in the fireworks field of the week was that made by Bert Gregory and the Pain Fireworks Display Company of America. Mr. Gregory has allied himself with the Pain Company, and will act in the capacity of secretary and assistant manager. Mr. Gregory also has an active interest in the concern. By this deal his factory is taken over by the Pain Fireworks Display Company. and it is the intention of this firm to enlarge it so that it will be one of the largest of its kind in the country. The factory, which is located at Franklin Park, Ill., now has all the accommodations necessary for the mannufacture of fireworks from the smallest detail up to the finished article. Mr. Thearle continues as president of the company and also manager. The bookings already secured by Mr. Thearle, combined with those contracted for by Mr. Gregoy, will keep this firm busy this coming season. ROLLER COASTER ACCIDENT FATAL. Revere, Mass., June 9 (Special to The Billhoard).—Rising to his feet to caution a passenger on a roller coaster to beware of a dangerous curve, Oscar F. Young, manager of the amusement enterprise, who was guiding one of the cars, was knocked from his seat last night and terribly mangled. He will die. The accident occurred high up on the coaster in plain view of 5,000 pleasure-seekers at the Revere Beach Boulevard, and a panic followed. As a result of the accident, coupled with the fact that there had been one death on the coaster previously this year, the license of the company will be revoked. OVERTON PARK OPENS. Memphis, Tenn., June 10 (Special to The Rillboard).—The largest crowd of the season visited Overton Park vesterday, and heard the initial concert of White’s Military Band. The band has been rehearsing for weeks, getting ready for the summer concerts. The concert yesterday came up to advance notices and was well received by the thousands that filled the benches and the park grounds immediately adjacent to the band-shell. Owing to Illness, Mrs. 0. HA. able to appear on the program. taken by Mr. Sam Foltz, who Mneller was-unHer place was was awarded an enthusiastic reception, CLARA TURNER AT WILLIAMSPORT. Wiltiamspert, Pa.. June 15 (Special to The Rillboard).—Clara Turner’s company of players are drawing good houses at the Vallamont Park pavilion. This being Miss Turner's third season here, much interest was shown at her opening summer performance. Long before the doors were open on the opening night there were large erowds standing at each entrance waiting to get in PARK NOTES. The Templeton Opera Company continues to be a great success at Maple Beach Park. Lester Templeton has gathered a clever troupe together, including Miss Inez Girard, Monolita Stetson, Hudson Freeborn, Charles Winstatt, Martin and Fabrina and a large chorus. All the shows at the park report fine business, and the Japanese tea house is a favorite resort of the women. Hundreds of people each night visit the Rigamarole, as this novel amusement has caught on with a vengeance. The Elks are planning a big field day at the park July 1, when $2,000 will be given in gate prizes. Manager Carlin each week offers some novelty that will keep the park attractive, and his efforts are well rewarded. Glen Springs Park, Cleveland, Ohio, operated by Salsbury & McLaughlin, occupies twentyfive acres of park land situated on the FiftyFifth Street car line—twenty minutes’ ride from the heart of the city. The park is in the midst of Cleveland’s most populous manufacturing district. A hundred thousand people live within easy reach of the park, The usual rides and attractions have been installed. Glen Springs offers particular inducements to small tented combinations, repertoire shows and carnival companies. Buckskin Ben’s Wild West United Shows has just closed a prosperous engagement. The 101 Ranch will play the park Sunday, June 25. With Lucille Mulhall, the champion woman roper of the world, doing daily stunts in the big outdoor show, Hillside Pleasnre Park, Paterson; N. J., has an attraction the equal of which can be found nowhere. Miss Mulhall can rope, throw and tie a wild steer in less than a minute, and there are few cowboys throughout the whole country who can repeat the trick. The program also includes a demonstration of the way Indians were wont to attack stage coaches in the West. Good horse races, with cowboy, cowgirl and Indian riders, may also be seen, together with high-class vaudeville. Lake Minnequa Park, Pueblo, Col., opened its 1911 season on Sunday. May 28, to the record opening business of the famous Western resort. The population of Pueblo according to the last census is a few more than 45,000, yet the paid admissions for the day were 11,473, a record many cities much larger might well feel proud of. This is the eighth consecutive season at the Colorado park for Messrs. Glass & MeQuillan, and they expended $15,000 in new devices this year. The Moundbuilders’ Park, Newark, 0., which was formerly the Idlewilde, and for one year— last year—1910, the Rigel Park, has been leased from the Licking County Agricultural Association for a period of three years by Mrs. Ferry. The Stage Hands’ Local No. 71 of Newark, have | taken over the management of the Park Theatre |}and it will open under their management on | June 18 with the Howard Keith Stock Company for several weeks’ engagement. Hiner’s municipal band at Budd Park, Kansas City, Mo., is the attraction this week. The program consists of the best class of music and is attracting large crowds every afternvon and night. The feature selection of the opening program was The Peer Gynt Suite, by Grieg. This famous composition was well rendered, and was also well received by those who are familiar with the great Norwegian’s conception of Ibsen’s master drama. Electric Park, Fort Smith, Ark., is the place of recreation here. Every day brings some new and novel attraction with it and causes the crowds to wonder what comes next. The Guy | Hickman Stock Company is one of the tig features and the auditorium is filled nightly. Gene| vieve Russell is the leading woman it the cast and Orval Spurrier lends able support. The en| | tire company is popular and the high-class plays | are highly satisfactory. East Lake Park, Birmingham, Ala., is gettine to be the one spot for picknickers who | want the charms of nature combined with the ingenious fun-furnishing devices of man. On the | “far side’ there’s the best place in the world for general spreads, and on the ‘‘near side’’ the children may get their fill of enjoyment on the merry-go-round, at the daffy house, and so on. Add a lake and boats and launches and fishes. You can’t beat it. The Bostonia Ladies’ Orchestra continues to attract many to its dally concerts at Bay Shore Park, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Belle Yeaton Renfrew, the conductress, is receiving much praise for the admirable manner in which she directs the orchestra. Concerts are given at 3 and 8 Pp. m. Many enjoy a plunge in the Chesapeake during her stay at the park. The sea food suppers have become very popular with the visitors. Shellpot Park, Wilmington, Del., is more suecessful and beautiful than ever. James E. Henry is the general manager of the resort, and offers band concerts twice daily, vaudeville and motion pictures. He is negotiating for a big and modern attraction to be installed at once. The Henry and Young's Military Band, that has been | the attraction at the park for the past three years, is likewise engaged for this season. | Idora Park, Oakland. Cal., is now at the height of its season Every night the trolleys and steamers bring tremendous crowds to the “garden of Eden’’ from the metropolis The vaudeville attractions are the best to be had. ;On the opening night there were such entertainers as Harry Knox. Mercedes Alvin, Pat Conway and others. The band concerts are well reerives Director Herman Bellstedt of the Midland Rand, which is rendering concerta at Stratton Park. Colorado “rings. Colo., is bringing the standard of music to a higher plane. Most of lil« program is now made up of selections taken from standard operas. Interpolated with the high-class work, he adds some of the principal numbers from the successful semi-classic comic | operas. | Summer opera in an amusement park is the | latest feature in metropolitan entertainments | which was inaugurated July 19 at Palisade | Amusement Park, N. J., opposite the West | delicious Lemonade. PARKERS JUMPING HORSE, CARRY-US-ALL JUMPING HORSE CARRY-US-ALL IN THE AMUSEMENT LINE. 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