The Billboard 1913-12-20: Vol 25 Iss 51 (1913-12-20)

DECEMBER 20, 1913. The Biliboard 35 FOR SALE--Picture and vaudeville theatre; seats CLEAN, SUNNY, WARM, MODERN—In the heart NOTICE—I am offering for sale for the first time 4: good Western City 3.750; bargain if quick. | of theatrical district; on car line from station; spe| a book on my original “od complete mind-reading MOTION PICTURE ARTIST. THEATRE, car Billboard, Cincinnati, Obio. cial rates to profession. HOTEL WEST, 1208 Pa. | act. This is the act I have been using up to the] At Liberty Advertisemonts, without display, under Ave N. W., Washington, D. C. i present time with great success. For two people; no this head . FOR SALE Moving picture theatre; seating caapparatus of any kind —~ 5 no third party; ae is heading, are published free of charge. pacity, 210; Bower's No. 6 machine; iron booth; LEXINGTON ANNEX, Calgary, Canada, 2d Street | lutely accurate, speedy and reliable; impossible to " own 1,000; deing good business: good reason for | West and Seventh Avenue, $1.00 per , od or $6.00 | detect; copyrighted 1913; price, $1.50, postage pre—— PICTURE PHOTOGRAPHER—Own ima«hing. Address BOX 33, Chandlerville, 11. per week; running water in each room; full night and | paid. THE GREAT POWERS, Belvidere, Ili. os (three lenses, for regular and trick en ave day service; one and one-ha.f blocks to Sherman and mee sa ae: en in projection; go 5 FOR SALE OR LEASE—Picture house, with plat| Pmpire Theatres. SEND l0c for a bottle of Sneezing Powder and | )\P're;, S#lary reasonable, KONRAD LIPS, Coiumform for vaudeville; 200 seats, completely equipped, Catalogue. C. T. MURPHEY, Nashville, Tenn. we ee ow two years ago, and doing good business; I own PROVIDENCE, R. 1.—-12 Franklin Street; convensuilding and outfit. Don't come unless you have | icnt to all theatres; all rooms have running water; TWENTY-FIVE CENTS brings wholesale prices MU l money to run such a Sastemae end experience; one | breakfast if desired; catering only to those desiring | and sample razor; guaranteed equal to $5.00 razor. SICIANS. other exclusive picture house. Vv. H. BRADSHAW, | quiet surroundings. MORGAN, 3 Madison, Chicago. — a ’ LORGAN, 314 Madison, Chicag At Liberty Advertisements, without display, under THE ARTHUR, 252-254 West 38th Street, New this heading, are published free of charge. MOVING PICTURE THEATRES BOUGHT, SOLD | York; 100 rooms, $2 50 to $5 weekly; scrupulously \ND EXCHANGED—Only exe.usive agency in Mid| cleen; baths on every floor; steam heat, electric light MISCELLANEOUS. A-1 VIOLINIST—Five years’ experience in pictle West What do Fou want or have’ HORACE W. | and gas; telephone. At Liberty Adverti t ithout display, unde | ture and vaudeville work; no booze: salary reasonBIGGER, Room 519 Main St., Cincinnati, 0. 4 2 able. HADEN CAUSEY, Morgantown, Ky \iways something , at Bigger’s FUTURE TIME WANTED. this heading, are published free of charge. ADE AUSEY, Morgantown, Ky. | > 5 —— A-1 VIOLINIST—Experienced in all lines: would Nit — lA DEON New York suburb; 30,000 popu Advertisements without display, under this heading, \-1 MANAGER—For vaudeville and picture house; | like job as leader in vaudeville theatre: am union ation “ating 500: clearing. $400.00 monthiy: $5,000 c per word. wil make you money; strictly sober and reliable. Ad| mar Address ROYAL GRIMES, Hastings, Minn Nickelods on, Clarion, wht clearing $3500 m math ; "San aienaae een te i tienen aeabiied dress WM. S. BRANDON, Joliet, Til. —_—_—_—_— ; ; $4,000 lekelon ng, W. Va., $2,500) pane meagre ans wee Sens 8 APOLLO LADIES’ QUARTETTE Beautiful, pleas”" and sel a ct Vo ca eats : ope Y er s J , ; “ ’ | mo Be a h “'B TRI Ls “ig ve. Ext metus vaudeville, < hey ther alge sterenpnens. 2 pin A-1l THE aTae M AN AGER—Twenty years’ experi| ing personality: elaborate costumes; grand repertoire; r Ds ames ferences: ati] Sac Ae : epee ae ng , SR Se RES ™ — dress EDW IN HODDY. 20.3 S. Adams st., Peoria, IR a walt au ane We or \ I.; good references; | versatile; doubling trings, saxophone, rass: vocal VAUDEVILLE ANID Plt re RI Hot OSE, $x,000; | Hlinots N. SIMONDS, 215 E. 58th | and instrumental so.0s 830) Reserve Bank Bldg., St., Chicago, I Kansas City, Mo y one in live city of 25,000, near Pittsburg; fully : aa _ vauiped and running pictures and vaudeville; seats} WE STILL BASE SOS Ol DAREE— Coches \-1 TICKEP SELLER—Agent, manager or assistAT LIBERTY—Cornet, Bb. & O. J. ALBERT Mebest front, best locatior jig business ta otel preferred wn. J “ ALSH, -116 Rector aut join on wire; house or show; best references. |CALL, Alexandria, La iRI STATE YHEATRE EXCHANGE, Schmulbach | St. Manayunk, Phi adelphia, Pa. ' WM. EXTON, 446 La Salle Ave., Detroit, Mich ———_____ tullding heeling, Va = : ; : pee: q ar ae bell: aa ilding, Wheeli W ‘ ioe 2 : A TRAP DRt MMER Who nina bells; a member ——— — HELP WANTED. ‘ nse va repre oe = Let cerge a at | of Sg Aurora vie al A. F. of M a —_ me re acco misrepresentation 0 anager; ZAst ture house Address all letters y N ‘EIL, 6 FOR SALE. Advertisements A ot under this heading, ‘ , Wester: f ies; competent in any territory s River St., Batavia, I! sits : ? ROBT HALCOTT. "East 224 Rowan Ave., Spokane, | —-— ~ ts eo mae 6 “HA . oes ge ores F SECOND-HAND GOODS COG—Ser weet Seed: eet bie’ lin. oe. | BAND LEADERCornet would like to locate in Advertisements without display, under this heading | or some instrument once a week; dish washer, trap “ALI DAY GRINDER—Sober and reliable; capabic ants Spee Pop wn; bands fr a “eit Ss to . > jaro 7 4 ¥ Sobe ne rel BS apd 4 v ‘ ake sic a side 1e 3A ’ aK E le per word. ~ eae DAN SHERMAN, Davenport, Center, N. ¥. | 2) ai3 g charge of small show; ticket, yes, if too h cess ac en ere ee , se 8. N. Waldron Ave., Mem . ar. G. W. HARRIS, COMPLETE OUTRIT. ON WHITE SLAVE T PIANIST AND DRUMMER, for Marin Theatre, | P!isTent BARITONE AND TROMBONE Would like to TRAFFIC, neluding f Banner; easy booked: | putehinsou., Ka finest picture hou the state : : travel or locate Address JOE C. GOETZE, General mt me $26.5 first check for $15 takes it H. J must b> top-notch orchestra and picture@ people and DOG ORM. AN-— Relief piano; strictly temperate: | Delivery, Chicago, Ll SMITH, Chicago Junctic hike \. F. ot M irummer must have penty®effects and | ** g physique; Western appearance; state salary | ———___— ———__—____—_——_—_——_ SS sane aamenan : k how to use them: ne Sunday shows: state ev and te urs large city preferred Address X Y Z, CLARINET--28 years’ experience all lines; mar FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE One t of Deagan’s | erything, including lowest salary, first letter; no tick car Killboard 1428 Vine Place, Minneapo.is, Minn. | ried; sober; permenant preferred; will work on side. Sleigh Bells, 12 straps; one set Musical Coins, 12 s BtURFORD AND GLAMANN, Hutebinson, Kan &. FL ORDWAY, 322 Hannah Court, Elkhart, Ind. eins: o set Sw StafY Bells, 15 Welis; all in A-1 SPE, eta OD salessislintdivadaiisdeteiaindndtapmammenatimamiiainiaiiins X LECTRICIAN-—Union man; sober and reliable; vmelitl will exchange for A.uminu Harp or set WAN’ -Goed lookir and goo formed young | ©2” join at once; house or road: also can manage pic CLARINET—Member of A. F. M.: travel or lo" 1 e Rattls. What have your JOHN V. MUL Mh og 00 Z att, a sit ; and an a ae tu » good reference. W. H. ANDERSON, | cai experienced in a. lines. Address ¢ Ww. LIKIN, Lock Box 44, Montezuma, Lowa have own wardrobe; state 1 in first andy send photo. Urb CATHER, Alba, Mo — ——n ig PLIMLES, Box 153, "Pedkaesiiie. wi. FOR SALE $1,500 Kink Band Orga $650; FRONT DOOR TALKER AND ALL-DAY GRINDCLARINETIST—-Soloist; thorough musizian; desires ~jual to ten-aman band; ne conditior At TOM ATIC WANTED—Men, women, boys and girls to appoint | ER At liberty; want reasonable wages; ticket if far. | Cvgagement. CH. SCHLOTIER, 248 East Sist St, MUSIC CO., Muncie, Ind agents for a good selling article. Send “loc coin for | Address J. S. (BILL) GILBERT, 213 West Garland | New York City — -— aE ae sample and full particulars A. S. MANKIN & CO., | s; Paragould, Ark FOR SALE—Beg punching aerial stand, five red, \icxandria, Va CLARINET PLAYER-Vaudeville, concert and te ‘ yjlue bags; stand al. brass pipe; complete pee 1 Sri dance experience; high or low piteh; Albert or with and case JOE CHAPLEY, 167 N. Em WANTED—BRB bass or. slice tronic player, HYPNOTIC SUBJECT—Wishes to join hypnotic | Boehm system; transpose readily: A. F. of M R. rick St Shenandoah, Va who can handle standard music and is machinist | company; three years’ experience; ticket if too far. |] Db. KNIGHT, General Delivery, San Antonio. Texas. eS ——-.---—— — yy trade: permanent positior A. R. LEWIS, Mor| Address KERI KAUFMAN, General Delivery, Pon| — FOR SALE-—Second-hand balloons and paracht ites; | rison, I tiac, Mich CORNETIST— Sober and reliable young man, with » better made. J. O. GILL, Mt. Sterling, Ohio good appearance; locate or travel; will lead band if eunneddiineienianial niall nocessary, also soloist M. P. WALSH, General De FOR SALE Ol EXCHANGE New process Electric SESE SSSSSESS SESE SFO EES OS SSS OS ESS S OSES OSS S OOOO SOO O® | NNN Moclister, N Candy Floss Machine, aso Doll Rack, Popcorn and A a ny ° Peanut Machine H. L. WRIGHT, Elmira Heights, ° Bailey Mills, Ohio, Nov, 11, 1915. CORNETIST — A-1; wants pete in theatre; sala 7 > , . ? 2 2 ary reasonable; standards, yes nust have ticket; Epp Sines eee SS will join A. F. M. WALTER SCHOFIELD, Superior, , SALE—Complete ¥ nd Picture Show; —_—woee ‘ , Wis. Rs 5 —— a eae ae ‘ bem a meine Dear Sirs:—Enclosed find cgpy of ad which please insert in the free At Liberty is poe ee oe ng propesition for any two people Particulars for columns This depirtment is o of Billyboy’s greatest features, and is sure to grow. CORNET SOLOIST AND BAND “MASTER— trees stamp GEO. A. RICE, Auburn, ’ o With best wishes for your sfecess, I am Very oe ae BURKE or locate; long experience CHAUNCY MILLS, —— a Ae *° Shell Lake, Wis. ~ POR SAL E—40 pairs Richardson Skates, fair con4 > . initintiesbicainiiacaieaal ition A ‘ Pe B.C Ms mage one, six — Chicago, Tl., Nov. 10, 1918. DRUMMER— Pictures or vaudeviile; bells, xylo horn, > Lasbin "icture achine, goo . . , » ’ Bence £9 a »hones ; lL traps and effects; will join on wire . he Billboard Publishing Co.. 4 } a ay wi > BO orking condition, $20.00, LOUIS W JOHNSON, Fhe Billboar " Cineinnati, Ohio. anywhere; Union. DRUMMER, 1718 Carll St., North Mittsbure, Kansas a heme _ Gentlemen: —Please accept another free ad for your classified columns. I know ~ Fairmount, Cincinnati, Ghio. . : st ’ 4 e ork’s Chimany who have secured time thi dear old Billyboy that I feel safe in thanking you in ETE AR EME . ee ; : ite je ge a sit oe po advance for the result ¥ Very sincerely yours, ioe yt eg my cw s gg or travel, ecture: first money order for $20.00 takes it. JOHN t JAY VALVERIE, ; be ieciiod ee ee ee LUX, LaSalle, 11) Sl hc. ae Ye ee ae pts 7 ss EXPERIENCED LADY DRUMMERWants posi e Eee X : : ps Pittsburg, Pa., Nov. 12, 1913. tion in picture theatre in small town; N. E. States FOR SALE—A lot of magical apparatus. Send rhe Billboard Publishing Co., pieferred; willing to do light work during day and stamps for list CHAS. FE MILLER, care StockCee nD ati. Mhio, piay nights. DRUMMER, 8 Newhalls St., Malden, holm Hotel, Jamestown, N. D Dear Billy boy I int to jell you “straight from the shoulder’’ that I have been Mass. z 7 “ee ~ ai c converted inte a Billyboy booster. Why? Because I inserted one little ad in your aa tae ss E FOR SALE me ‘—" + =, — classified columns and received four good offers, one of which I accepted and join today. EXPERIENCED VIOLA PLAYER Wants position pero 2.00 a reel Up. Write for description fours truly, CHAS. E. SINGLETON. goed cocbetze ox quastetio; am scher and seltihie, ~ a E 2.00 a .. wb A — ao ‘ Address V. R. SPESSARD, 227 W. Washington St., and price; sell one o nore trade 4 : t POSS SCSSSSSSSSSSSSCS SCS SS SSS SSOSOSOSOOOS Hagerstown, Md. chine SAM ABBOTT, Estelline, Texas. PROD OSP OOO OHS * EXPE LNCED IOLINIST—The . >| two park seasons; cheap for cash. Address LYNN WANTED-—-French Horn Player; capable of playMANAGER—Twenty-six years old; married; wishes} jeer HL, PRESCOTT, 21 Olive St. I ee i. MILLIKAN, 1556 Lemcke Annex, Indianapolis, | ing standard music: light work in factory; steady | position moving picture theatre or film exchange: | yy4.. 7 pk a Ind . empoyment to right party. Address MANAGER, thoroughly experienced; references. JOEL A. LEVY, | * . ’ (.iver Typewriter Band, Woodstock, Ill Lorraine Hotei, Apartment 24, Philadelphia, Pa. FIRST-CLASS BAND AND ORCHESTRA LEAD , s ; ‘ “te set of Scenery tlee4 violi ana . aoe “‘’ a ge ~ 8 Oe SEE ne, compete et ots lined guaranteed, | _WANTED—A Piano Tuner who is @ ceiiist or vio| PROPS AND ELECTRICIAN—Would like house Sree tree ee, ee, Se ae Write for particulary and price. CROWN THEATRE, | Hnist, to locate in a town of 3,500; big territory to | job or road job with some show; two years’ experi| 17 "Ss" Seeley "Ave Chicago. ill OF. F. GRAF, Mchite Alcea. work besides, and no opposition; present Quner’s only | ence. C. MILLER, 1480 State St., Schenectady, N. Y. 7 Ave., nCAgO, Ss reason for leaving is to take charge of his father’s | ——a — ~ —-~FLUTE ore e TLLA'SIONISTS—1 haw @ few good ones, in finest | estate. Address W. W. HURLBUT, HeGdrege, Neb. | SPIELER OR DEMONSTRATOR—For store show ae, cian coe ee cae, Senate on wands se: veuidition not out of a storage house nor dealer; during holidays; southern Massachusetts cities preBl ‘NNY WHITE, Box 192 ro ag pstaae oe jaborate in construction. ADOLPH CARLL, 2037 § ferred. CHARLES BOYLE, 25 Laban St., Proviind ge ee ee w“ Lanvale St.. Baltimore, Md HOTELS. dence, R. as FLUTIST Experienced B. & O., picture house; “MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS—Srait Jacket, $5.00; | Advertiooments without display, under }" heading, | STAGE CARPENTER—With house or show: sober | #!! lines of music; locate only; particulars first let : . : ter; join on wire. KESSLER, 25 Pi s > Itean Giant Handcuffs, $3.50; Hindoo Wonder Bowl, Se per word. and wee: ten years experience ; can give referfeane. om € . 1425 Park Street, Co complete, only $20.00; Yost Rapid Transit Trunk, re pec ag TER J. ANTON, 612 South Division, Crescost $100.00, sek for $30.00; Die Box, $2.50; two THEATRICAL PEOPLE playing Peoria,PIL, should | 0": '°** FLUTIST—Wishes engagement; hotel, theatre or good Tables, $10.00; ys ‘Flag Vase, : vA. %S ~ try the Fey Hotel. It’s the popalar hotel® wil popuSTAGE CARPENTER. RILLPOSTER AND GEN| {a¥eling orchestra preferred; A. F. of M. Address Non ad Catalog fee, LEON SYLVIAN, 64 Sabin lar pric? cafe; near the theatres, E. A-WHITNEY, | eRAL ALL-ROUND THEATRE MECHANIC—Best | ¥LUTIST, care Billboard, Cincinnati, Ohio. 4 . of recommendations and no booze. CARL RASMUSSt., Providence, R. 1. SEN. Box 219, Elgin, HL bs aT ONCE Experienced cornet player; sober, sa sw pare S reliabie; theatre, rep, or anything that pays salary. PIPE AND REED ORGANS—Used; suitable for 0 &.. y eae a — prompt Pee etc " welte your INFORMATION WANTED. STAGE CARPENTER AND BILLPOSTER—At libJACK LEE, General Delivery, Decatur, Ili. sean IME, Suite 513, 608 'S. Dearborn, erty; twenty-eight years’ experience; best of refer. satan —o HUME, Suite 3 € At Liberty Advertisements, without digpiay, under ence; union. i B. HAUSER, 114 Hasel St., Hot LADY CLARINETIST— Low pitch instruments; this heading, are published free of charge. Springs, Ark. stock or theatre cochentre work preferred; double mares f menem piano; oot sight reader; experienced; hurry, BUILT SECOND-HAND SLOT —7d a AB " = ae Shon Conon N LESTER—Write Xmas letter % gytite your STAGE CARPENTER AND BILLPOSTER—Young. CLARINETTE, Billboard, Cincinnati, Ohio. Stn Aint ne lbs ot i cheastiainttebedis ———— | father: ill and rried. owinie $63 12th St, j} meat and well educated; double smali parts; trave' . s no gsi ‘ | TENT FOR SALE—30x50; good condition; — $65 int 4 or locate; ticket, yes; excellent recommendations. | MAN AND WIFE-—Playing violin and piano, de‘ THEATER BROKERAGE EXCHANGE, 40° South $ Write JOHN BOYER, Morris, I and dance work: members of A. F. of M. MUSED od * ~w pptghatens -— — . i " » ; “e “ay, Steen ——— id dance work; members of A. a Dearborn Street, Chicago WANT to hear from John P. Tedron’s Newsboys STENOGRAPHER—Expert: Pra aie all CIAN, Tarentum, Allegheny Co., Pa. a _ Quartette. W. G. Di ( “KEY, Little Sioux, lowa. . Tans ee coir a eee eee i TENTS CHEAP—30x50, 40x60, 50x80, — 60x120. ——-ranches ¢ reatricals and writer of m ne stories ; oRC HE STRA LE f os ; 5 TEN’ INING © 207 W “ wishes — = press lepartinent. CLIVE «FADER—Keith vandeville experiAMERICAN TENT & AWNING CO., S07 Washing e sal de i E uM z ’ ork t A. F. Adress VIOLINISIE, 319 § roan ag «Hg + SR gg ae MANUSCRIPTS, SKETCHES AND NEWCOME E HA Fast 12lst St., New York. | nce dress IS?f, 319 Short St., Stee Iton, a Seat | AYS THEATRE MANAGER i iti P.O PHIK Y PAIRS OF RGLLER SKA TES. Ri hardPe i . desires position. . a aneae . . son kr ore onl adie: first chard. Advert — es under this heading, | BOX 42, Marietta, Ohio. a NESTRA “4 eee: . Ns ae kes th ba ARR & GAST, Nora per word. — i. Wt Wee hh ‘ wate : Springs, lows. _:s $ THOROUGHLY EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE | St, Ft Wayne, Ind. | ; = IMPROVE YOUR ACT, strengthen your produc| MANAGER—For moving picture or vaudeville house; aewnenw he : Hu tion by a novel, sensational girl dance; o¥iginal man| A-! reference. S. A. ARNOLD, Benton, Mo. Ph ce paprcemcv Every poofomtonal, pianist plays a . “~~ ale ° , , : = q * ~ ethene’ indi iertanintinaamains cf Teren combination oO music; ac welve years’ i FURNISHED ROOMS. useript for sale; $5.0 Pr. oO. BOX 326, San Fran mh tela — g sic; Lot 5 | cane xperience in theater. W. C. SOBY, General De; Aevet , sais aiinan ie tnt inal cisco, Cal UNION CARPENTER — Or property man; sober and | livery, Dothan, Alabama. § vertisements withou spla under s ae oo relial an ic at ce; | . 1 position. : , : —— LET ME WRITE YOUR NEW PLAY, Sketch of | HILLY ANDERSON, Urbana, Oho. “Mt Position Sg se : te per werd. Act, at very reasonable price. Satisfactio® guaranteed . : R EL TANGI EM—The Yankee Drummer; pic—_— — —<—$————= | or money refunded Write now. W. BE. NELSON — Seger ek ane ——— ture house drummer ; Diays bells, double drums and KIG SIX ROOMING HOUSE, 734 Sth Ave. West, [4 Buckingham St, Hartford, Conn. UNION MAN—Ten years on road; married; would | jinneard. Cincinnati, Olio “er and rellable Calgary, Canada; rates The per day ; $4 50 per Lary like a position in any town in U. S.; dramatic or | O@™@, Cineinnau, “hie. one or two in room; well heated; baths; convenient; vaudeville house. Address C. R. B., 270 Mill St, aaah a . eee , . vight and day service meceLANnoue.” Poushkeepale, N.Y. THEATRE AND CONCERT VIOLINIST—Late of Montgomery Theatre, Atlanta, wants steady engageRUPFALD, N. Y., 20 W. Bagle St. Walker House; | Advertisements without display, under this heading, | — ———___—_——_—_—_—_———| ment; references. RICH H. HEYGSTER, Violinist. furnished rooms; $2 to $6 per week; $1 per day; sin3e per word. ; WANTED—Job in house by stage carpenter; sober, | Majestic Theatre, 917 22d Ave., Meridian, Miss. gle or double; one block from Iroquois Hotel in cenmarried and have nine years’ experience; can give ter of showhouse district; cle nd pleasant; no bar; FIVE SPORTING POST CARDS—Incl§ding | ““Sep| gocd reference. ARCH. M. BROWN, 211 Lois St., TRAP DRUMMER—With all moving picture efae eats; just ‘the best end mest ‘courenieatia located | tember Morn”; lc. MISS BLANCHE GIRARD, | Greenville, S.C. fects; wishes position in picture theatre; near St furnished rooms in the city. Box 29, Holyoke, Mass. Louis; work reasonable. Address J. H. JAECKEL, 223 S. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. METLER’S COMPOUND makes e@ quake of standYOUNG MAN—Desires position as general allCANTOR HOUSE—2364-6 E. Fifty-fifth St., Cleve| ard ink for a dime. Samples, three col 5 d | round man in moving picture theatre in or out of TRAP DRUMMER—No bells but good line traps; land, Ohio. Modern in every way; special rates for | today; the genuine bears my name and (address. A. | town. STEVE DAVIS, 217 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn, | anything reliable; ticket if too far; South, WALT f trical profession D. METLER, New Brunswick, N. J. | JOHNSON, Box 43, Gustine, Texas