The Billboard 1913-03-22: Vol 25 Iss 12 (1913-03-22)

The Billboard MARCH 22, 1913. SAM, THE SHELL-WORKER, (Continued from page 25.) or a poodle dog wheel, a country bull with a banner on his benny markt ‘Marshal’ will come along and suggest that you do a drum; and if you as much as take in a jituey after he gives you the office, one of his flatties gives you the Dick's tap, and the finish !s that you find yourself in the hoosgow!”’ “Oh, my boy, my long lost boy,’’ cried the weeping mother. ‘‘Has it taken you all these years to find out that this is the age of reform, I learned it 20 years ago, when our home was raided because I was runsing a progressiv euchre party.”’ At these words Samuel Simpson sighed. But bis mother, not noticing b's agitation, continued fondly: ‘There is nothing in art, my son, the strong arm stuff don’t go no more. Come in the coal business, stick to honest graft and be rich and respectable.’’ And Samuel Simpson, Jr., promised. He kept his promise, and today every ton of coal sent out by the firm of Samuel Simpson & Son, is branded ‘‘Guaranteed Under The Pure Food and Drug Laws.”’ But often when our hero feels in spring the call of the circus lot, he wonder whether, as a shellworker, he should have considered himself a reformed coal deaer, or whether now, as a coal dealer, he should consider himself « reformed shellworker ut, as he says himself it is a question of couscience, THE END. EDWIN HODDY The above cut is of EDWIN HODDY, the Sensational Aerial Acrobat and Head Balancer. Prof. Hoddy lately performed at the Indoor Circus, given by the Cleveland (Ohio) Athletic Club, February 20, 21, 22, 1913. This circus was quite a novelty, as the performance took place on the twelfth floor of the new C. A. C. Building, the Gymnasium occupying twelfth, thirteenth and fourteenth floors (40-foot ceiling), seating capacity, 1,000, which was occupied full capacity each show PROF. EDWIN HODDY, ermanent Address, 25 3 S. Adams St., Peoria, DL OTIS MITCHELL The above is a likeness of Otis Mitchell, Banjoist, whe is soon to complete a thirty-week tour of the West and Pacific Coast. He is without doubt the King of Ragtime Banjoists, and is fast becoming a bie favorite Send 10c for Parlor Trick, Stage Act, New Escapes and Llustrated ' Catalocue of Wonders. THE ROBISON MAGIC CO., Room C, 19 Gray St, Boston, Mass. 7 BALLMANN'S SYMPHONY BAND and CHICAGO FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA ONE OF CHICAGO’S' MOST POPULAR AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS Now playing his fifth re-engagement of popular Sunday afternoon Con certs at the North Side Turner Hall. _—* | OPEN FOR SPRING TOUR AND SUMMER PARK ENGAGEMENTS ate gl Address all communications to MARTIN BALLMANN, 1257 FOSTER AVE., CHICAGO, ILL. (ex Telephone, Edgewater 7218, ED. R. Hutchison THE WORLD'S GREATEST NOVELTY PARACHUTE ARTIST WORLD'S PREMIER AERIALISTS AND TRON JAW ARTISTS FIRST AND ONLY AERIAL TEAM IN THE WORLD PERFORMING A ONE-FOOT BREAKAWAY FROM THE TEETH. CAN ALSO FURNISH COMEDY ELECTRICAL REVOLVING LADDER ACT. GUARANTEE APPEARANCE WITH EACH AND EVERY SIGNED CONTRACT. NOW BOOKING SEASON (1913. -ADDRESS.... ‘ co CONVENTION HALL, ~~ KANSAS CITY, Mo, we Presenting the Most Sensational Parachute Act Ever Accomplished. 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14 Separate and Distinct Parachute Drops by One and Two Men. ELMIRA, N. Y. INSIDE A BURNING CAGE A new sensational act. Terms low. DEVIL DERVIL, 24 by 30 in. wide by 6 ft. high, until the fire has burned out. 1391 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Wanted a Man That understands pipe-frame Crazy House and knows how to run it to get the money. House In A-1 con‘ition; new top and fine front if you are not 8 capable man, save stamps and t'me, and if you are business and out for the morey, write OWEN A. LAMUN, 109 Main St., Denise , Tex. FOR SALE-Vaudeville Theater LET’S GET ACQUAINTED BURDELL & ZANDRA ATHLETIC MARVELS Canton, Ohio. Address all communications to BURDELL & ZANDRA, 1118 W. South Street, ‘ne of the finest and most complete Vaudeville The. tres In lowa city of 20,000. No competition; Sun slay town Houee seats OOH Making a big profit every week Owing to sickness will sacrifice for quick sale. No trades. B. M., 99 care Billboard, Tineinnatt, Oble srven’ | KEY CHECKS We have all the tools for stamping names on Key Checks ‘obs, = ete. Blank stock inp Checks, Fobs, Straps, Buckles and Fancy Key Rings. Sam FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT, MENTION THE BILLBOARD WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. ple Key Check stamped witb name and a dress, 25, Fancy WINCHESTER, N. H.