The Billboard 1915-02-06: Vol 27 Iss 6 (1915-02-06)

‘FEBRUARY 6, 1915. The Billboard 37 FOR Figures. Philadelphia, FOR SALE—22 complete Minstrel Uniforms; long rai coats, white pants, shoes and ties, high white silk hats; 2 rolls scenery; bargain; to satisfy hotel bill. Address ED O’ HERON, care O’Heron Hotel, Marion, la. Several Second-Hand LNGERMAN, SALE PROF. ra. Ventriloquial 705 North Sth St., FOR SALE—Four Candy Floss Machines; good one, $35.00. 213 East 13th St., Cincinnati, 0. SALE—Three second-handed Ten Pinnet Bowling Alleys; will sell at a bargain; 1 Mills Lift. ing Machine, 8 Mills new Autostereoscopes, 1 Mills .Punching Bag; all in A-1 shape. Address WM. H. MARTIN, 2 Bast Market Square, Williamsport, Pa. FOR POR SALE—89 pairs of ball-bearing Roller Skates and one box of Supplies; $75 takes the outfit; grab this; it’s @ bargain. Address BOX 464, Collinsville, lilinois, FOR SALE—New Balloon and Parachute; firstclass condition; only up once. F. R. CALVERT, Rockville, Ind. FOR SALE—16 wood Mutoscopes, small, just the thing for carnival company; also two smal) Miniature R. R., Shriver make, weight 500 lbs., just the thing for carnival; one new Motordrome; all sold cheap for cash on Apply STAR AMUSEMENT CO., 5906 State St.. Chicago, IIL. FOR SALE—Slot Machines, Bells, Cups and Venders, 5 Rosenfield Penny Slot Phonographs, Blowers, Roovers’ Name Printers, Counter Grip Testers. COFFIN AMUSEMENT CO., 128 Exchange 8t., Bangor, Maine. FOR THEATER EQUIPMENT—Such as seats, picture machines, etc., see LEARS THEATER SUPPLY CO., 509 Chestnut St., St. Louis, Mo. HARP FOR SALE—Clark Irish pattern; outfit cost me $132, with extra strings and instruction book; will sell for $75; looks like new. F. J. LAMB, 940 Jefferson Ave., East, Detroit, Mich. MAGIOIANS, ATTENTION!—Finest lot of used Magic Goods ever offered at bargain prices; om: thing A-1 eondition; money back if not as represented big list and catalog for stamp. GILBERT NOV ELTY MAGIC CO., Morgan Park Sta., Chicago, Il. HELP WANTED. Advertisements without display, under this headlag, 3e per word. DRAMATIC PEOPLE in all stock and repertoire; sobriety, and good study necessary; no tickets or money advanced. Arthur Rooney, write. EMERSON’S PLAYERS, Blakely Flats, Albion, Mich. lines, for tabloid wardrobe, appearance DWARFS WANTED— Must be young, strong, healthy and not crippled; address with all esttoulans and photo (in tights, if possible), MORRIS CRONIN, care Billboard, Cincinnati, O. FEMALE FOR ILLUSIONS—State all. CAPTAIN BENJAIRE, 225 8th St., Troy, N. Y. FREAKS OF ALL KINDS—Midgets or Monkey Boy; Spielers who make openings, not afraid of work, sober and reliable, for ten-in-one show; can place you now. Address FRED EBERHARDT, care American Amusement Co., en route. WANTED—Colored Performers that double brass; wardrobe must be A-1; I pay all after joining. Harry come on. WE YONK, Manager, Drumright, Okla. WANTED—Two barbers, for town of about 2,500 inhabitants; only one shop here; I want musicians, one who can play baritone and one who can play clarinet; would like one or both to — on — BOOK ON TRAINING PERFORMING DOGS— Price 25c silver. Address McFALL PUB. CO., North Baltimore, Ohio. CARICATURES—Send 50¢ and photo, which will be returned. FREDERICK, Box 54, Rutland, Vermont. DANCE THE FOX TROT, Maxixe, Lulu Fado, 400 One-Step, etc.; book of instructions, seven dances, 35¢ per copy, prepaid; single dances, 10¢. Address MILWAUKEE SCHOOL OF DANOING, 69 Wis. St., Milwaukee, Wis. GREENBACKS— Real-looking uine stage money allowed to be used. mazuma; only genClosest imita tion; lawful. Greatest thing to make bluff with you ever saw. Big flashy roll, only loc. E MFG. COo., ‘‘Vx,’’ Binghamton, N. Y. “HAND-BALANCING AND ggg gage BO me trated, explained; very interesting everybody ; ninety different exercises, 35c. ROB BERT LAMB, 45 Grand St., Springfield, Mass. MASSEUR, MANICURING, CHIROPODY PAR‘AR—For theatrical peoplee MRS. E. MAY, 646 Richmond St., Cincinnati, O. NOVELTY PUNCH BOARD PADDLE WHEEL MEN, THEATRES AND MOVING PICTURE HOUSES—Write for price list 4 ones Cut Glass. F. A. HOLMES, Brewster, N. others may write who are barbers an C. McDONALD, Leader aad Red Men's Band, Barbourville, Ky. WANTED—Operator with road outfit, adapted to gag and electricity; long engagement; fair salary; can not use boozer or cigarette smoker. WILDER, care The Billboard, Chicago, IIL WANTED—People all lines; canvas repertoire; good study; wardrobe essential; preference specialties or band; no booze; tickets if known; full particulars; state canvasi give permanent address. lowest ; men, KINGSTON, 312 W. 59th Place, Chicago, Ill. WANTED—Musician for Style K. Wurlitzer; must be first-class and able to follow pictures; no others need apply. COLUMBIA THEATRE, Jefferson St., Dayton, O. WANTED—Lady Gymnasts, at once, for double trapeze; 32 weeks booked; give full description. Address BERT BANKS, General Delivery, Grand Rapids, ich. REAL PHOTOS OF PRETTY GIRLS—Samples and catalogue l0c. E. W. SUN O0O., Harrison, Mich. YOUNG MAN—19; 5 ft. 2; 110 Ibs.; teur on double trapeze and rings; would like to oo experienced girl. M. L. ANDREWS, 110 Shaw St., New London, Conn, PRINTING. Advertisements without display, under this heading, 30 per word. 5,000 3%x9% CARD HERALDS, $6; or 10,000 for $10, cash with voy IRVIN PRINTING CO., Washington ©. H., PO a & ©O., Color Show Printers, Hamilton, SECOND-HAND SHOW PROPERTY FOR SALE. Advertisements without display, under this heading, lo per word. entiiee: gh tok eee Seas ee co., 4236 Folsom St., St. Louis, Mo. 1,000 BEAUTIFULLY HAND-COLORED SLID York cli JOSEPH COUFAL, 67 W. 23d St., me A DANDY BARGAIN FOR A BUSINESS MAN— Complete Tent Outfit, costing $1,000: almost new; everything in first-class condition; will sell outright or give half interest for $300; write for fuller particulars. CARL GERLACH, Quakertown, Pa. STAGE MONEY—25c per 100; rates. SHERIFF, 170 Hanover St., “THREE-CARD MONTE”’’—No skill or practice required; complete outfit, with directions and list of Card Mysteries, for only lic. EDWARD G. MeGUIRE, Arctic, R. I. special quantity Boston. VENTRILOQUISM TAUGHT—Write PROF. LIN GERMAN, 705 North 5th St., Philadelphia, Pa. PARODIES Advertisements without display, under this heading, 3c per word. EIGHT RED-HOT PARODIES on big song hits, 25c. STARBUCK BROS., Columbus, Ohio. MAGICIAN’S OUTFIT—Twelve tricks: can be worked by any one; including mind reading &ct; first $10.00 takes it; also Dice Box and Packing Box Escape, cheap. R. MULLIN, 11 Indian Road Cres, Toronto, Canada. ‘ MAGIOIANS—Great bargains in Magic, Leg-lrons, Tricks, Magical Apparatus, Escapes, Ventriloquist and Punch Figures; Multiplying Balls, 1 to: 4, only 65c; Finger Tip, 40c; Thum? Tip, 40c; 25 Spring Flowers, Tic; Handcuffs for the River Jump, $4.50, no keys or picks. used; will stand examination; the best yet; Trick Cards and Magic Books for circus men, $1.00 per 100; all good sellers. Send loc for samples, you won't regret it; bargain catalog free. SYL oe oh MAGIC PARLORS, 192 Clifford, Providence 4 MAGICIAN’S OUTFIT (20 Tricks) —Everything new and best make, used only four times; includes Mind Reading Act, “‘Hindoo Sack,’ Handcuff and two Rope Escapes, Wine and Water, Money Catching Act, Spirit Slates, Magician’s Cards, Chinese Water an, Rising Cards, Egg Production, Multiplying Billiard Balls, Chinese Linking Rings, and six othets; ail complete, with apparatus and instructions; $15 takes entire outfit. Address PROF. ZALANO, 803 North Cayuga St., Ithaca, N. Y NOTICE—Typewriter, 9 Musical Skillets, doth $9.00; 12 Deagan Aluminum Chimes, $27.00; Auto Engine, $65.00; Auto, without tires or engine, $20.00. R. WALDRON, Box 456, Caruthersville, Mo. PADDLE WHEELS—Three practically new 60number Wheels; cost $35 each; will sell for $15 each, or 3 for $40; will send photos. J. H.. Box 54, Rutland, Vt. SLOT MACHINES—Mills Cabinet Gum _ Venders, $25; Penny and Nickel Base Ball, $9; Elks, $7; Penny Operator Bells, $25; Penny Slot Scales, $7; four Penny Gum Venders for $5; also big lot Arcade Machines. CAMDEN NOVELTY CO., Camden, N. J. SPECIALS THIS WEEK—One 6 ft. 6 in. by 12 in. by 12 in. Bar Trunk; lot of Prop. Trunks, 34x23x 24, $4.50; one Fibre, 34x22x24, $7.50; regulation professional trunks, practically new; 300 others. Write H. MYERS, 314 and 319 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Established 1892. Old reliable. Handcuffs, DO YOU WANT AN ENGAGEMENT, SITUATION OR TO FILL YOUR OPEN TIME? The Classified Columns of THE BILLBOARD can and will help you to get that start. No matter what your qualifications are, if you have been associated with amusements, send your copy today and let The Billboard find a placg for you. Du not write too few words in your copy. Give all the details, tell what you can do, state age, married or single, experience, and if references can be furnished. Managers looking for professional people or help will answer the ads that give them a good, general idea of the ability, skill or competence of the advertisers. We will insert your at liberty advertisement in the Classified Columns with the first line and your name set in blackface type. THIS STYLE gg VERSATILE PERFORMER—CHARACTERS. Singing double; accept any reasonable offer. board, Dancing Dutch, Specialties; single and Hebrew or blackface; will A STAR, The Bill and Irish, Cincinnati, O. FOR ONE CENT PER WORD Send remittance for as many insertions as you wish. No charge accounts; no bills rendered. WANTED—Freaks, good carnival company; to sign contracts; also openings. Address W. Massillon, O. for new platform show with open about May Ist; ready good Outside Man to make H. MILLER, 513 S. Mill St, WANTED—Pianist with good lead voice, for vaudeville act; state lowest and al] first letter. Address BAN AG :ER BIG MUSICAL REVUE CO., Elroy, STAGE ©OSTU MES—This season's ‘elaborate models, short and ankle length. Selling away below cost. A chance to replenish: your wardrobe at a Slight expense. Call or write immediately for first choice. BROADWAY THEATRICAL COSTUMING OO., 150 West 48th St., New York City. Telephone, 3440 Bryant. TEN PINNET ALLEYS, Box Ball Alleys and Ten Pin Pool Tablas; investigate our prices before buying elsewhere. SOREL LOEHR, 116 Hippodrome Bidg., Cleveland, 0. : THREE RARE COPIES OF THE AMERICAN MAGICIAN—One Pocket Trickster and a rebate coupon for lSe; pink stamp for bargain list. PRESTOQt AN MAGIO CO., 418 Dill Place, Brooklyn, N. Y¥. TYPEWRITERS (Remington No. 6), and $16 each, cash with order. med condlEe. BRINK 51 Olive, St. Louls, Mo UP-TO-DATE ELECTRIC PIANO, with keyboard and large amount of music; just the thing for saloon This piano and ready Ad or picture theatre; has slo€ attachment is no junk, but is in first-class condition to get the money for you; given away at $125.00. dress J. MAU, Box 575, Milwaukee, Wis “VIOLIN, OFLLO AND BOWS, second-hand and old, exchanged or sold on easy terms. Write for parUculars and catalogues. MUSICIANS’ SUPPLY CoO., 216 Tremont St., Boston, Maas. FURNISHED ROOMS. Advertisements without display, under this heading, le per word. ROOMS—Near bath; special rates five minutes’ walk from principal 808 Grant St., Pittsburgh, Pa. COMPORTABLE to the profeasion ; theaters, MRS. MOY, SYRACUSE, N. Y.—Woerner; high-class rooms; running water, steam heat: service day and night; bath free; within one to three blocks from all thealers; prices reasonable. 231 BE. Fayette mt. THE A ARTHUR, 252-254 West 88th Street, New York; 100 rooms, $2.50 to $5 weekly; scrupulously evan; baths on every floor; steam heat, electric light end gas; telephone WANTED—Good, reliable young man for skating rink, to act as floor manager and look after skates. CHAS. BREINIG, 421 North 9th St., Terre Haute, Indiana, LETTERHEAD PRINTING. Advertisements without display, under this heading, 30 per word. 125 BOND ginny A one 125 Envelopes, white, pink, blue or green, $1, goes samples. W. KINNEAR, Box 306, g ets N. Y. 250 LETTERHEADS, good bond, Len in two colors and sent prepaid for $2. =; special show designs used for your act. SLARB & CO., Show Printers, Hamilton, Ohio. CURTISS, Kalida, Ohio. Sample for stamp. MANUSCRIPTS, SKETCHES AND PLAYS. Advertisements without display, under this heading, 3e per word. SKETCHES OF ALL KINDS at reasona able prices; big time acts; acts wrote up to your taste. Write GPORGE H. CARLISLE, Playwright, 1114 E. Montgomery Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. SKETOHES WRITTEN. A. E. WHITMAN, Whitman, Mass, MISCELLANEOUS. Advertisements wines display, under this heading, per 28 ARTISTIC BEAUTY POSES, l0c; catalogue, 2c. TAYLOR BROS, B 2129, Clifton, Chicago. CARTOONIST—Fnclose stamp. AGE 4 avr 2d St., Philadelphia, Pa. BE PROF, HAFFNER, 156 N. BE CARICATURED—Send your ghetes bust; $1.00 full figure; cash; photo returned. J. NEAL, & Malbon Place, Roxbury, Mass. PARTNER WANTED. Advertisements without display, under this heading, le per word. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY—Solicit correspondence from intelligent, hustling young man with small capital, to stake dollar for dollar in producing small cast one-nighter; new play, first time in small ones; have paper and bookings; sickness prevented my doing it alone; open soon. HARRY RAYMOND, care The Billboard, Cincinnati, Ohio. EXCELLENT PARTNERSHIP FACILITIES — the Mexican border for moneyed settlers, show ple, pitchmen, ete. A. FOUCHE, 1217 South Wl St., Los Angeles. Cal. LADY PARTNER, who has had some business experience, to act as treasurer and can invest a few thousand dollars in a money-making vaudeville tent theatre proposition; your money secured by property; this is a relable business investment, run by a capable manager, who has had ten years’ circus and theatrical experience; best bank and business references given. Address CAPABLE MANAGER, care The Billboard, Cincinnati, O. LADY OR GENT—For light manufacturing business; product for concession and premium users; if interested write for particulars, samples, formulas, ete.. inclosing 10¢ to cover cost. Address HARRY STONE, 98 Winfield St... Worcester, Mass. PARTNER—With $400.00, for carnival proposition; must have business ability. MANAGER, care Billboard, Cincinnati, O. PARTNER WANTED Must be firstclass contortionist; my specialty is Roman rings; have used same in Miss Broadway Musical Comedy Company; send photo, which will be returned; state what you can do, terms, ete., first letter. Address MISS EDNA CLUZTON, 25 Sullivan St., Suite 2, Charlestown, Massachusetts. WANTED AT ONCE—Lady Partner for recognized gymnastic act; state age, weight, etc, and all you do. MARVELDEZ, care Edw. J. Fisher, Lumber Exchange Bldg., Seattle, Wash. WANTED—Girl for double trapese. 28M Oxford St., Des Moines, Ia, WANTED—Clever young lady; alert, active mind; quick thinker; good memory; to assist in mind-reading act; join at once; long engagement to ambitious, conscientious performer. HOWARD L. SHAW, care Billboard, Cincinnati, WOMAN ACROBAT—For high wire cycle trapeze act, “‘thirteen story thriller’; work character; 50-50; $350 sure; particulars, photo, weight, GRAY WOLFE, care Billboard, Cinci MAU D EARL, ACROBATS—$30.00 takes nickel-plated Aerial A Dparatus of Rings and Traps; never bee: OHAS. BAUMGARTNER, Wales, Wis. — AIR RIFLE SHOOTING GALLERY GAMB -New idea; proved a winner at last fall fairs; shoots lead shot at paper targets; guns and targets like regulation ; fascinating; everybody shoots; big money indoor fairs and store shows; something different; new and big repeater; great for pool rooms and cigar stores ; targets register shots; bell rings when bull’s-eye is hit; work everywhere; two-way count; outfit, $12.00, cash with order. A. RYON, Round Lake, N. ¥. AUTOMOBILE TRUCK MOVIE SHOW —Tent, Seats, Film, Generator Set, Picture Mac! individual part. chine or any JOHNSON, 300 Baxter Ave., Louis Ville, Ky. BANNERS! BANNERS! BANNERS!—Best work at lowest prices, greatly reduced for thirty days; save money; order now; mate and catalogue; KEBOLL SCENIC send dimensions for estiall work guaranteed A-l. ENCO., Omaha, Neb. BARGAIN FOR QUICK SALE—Player Air (allope; good as new; 44 whistles; uses endless roll Re+ gal music; plays “continuously : the limit for street advertising, carnival bally-hoo or wagon show music; stamp brings photo, references and description, SAM V. DAY, 934 Virginia Ave., Des Moines, la. brand new 13-ft. sides, $9.00; 25 25 feet Wood Border. 6 write quick and not unless you mean Te elegraph Ave., Berke ‘ley, California. CHANGE OF Parlor Box Set, 21%4-ft. back, feet String Lights, $1.00; ft. deep, $2.00; business. 2918 PLANS—Must sacrifice ~ FERRIS w HEEL—A1 running order, bargain, $750; complete Hoop-la Game, a Hand Striker, $10; two High Strikers, $15 and $25; Novelty Base Ball, $35; Round Top, 36-ft., $35; Mets Go-Round, 40-ft., $700; two Engines, double cylinder, 10 h. p., $135 and $175; large size Minute Post Card Machine and stock: come and see the bargains offered. MOORE BROS., Lapeer, Mich. FOR SALE CHEAP, OR WILL TRADE our entire Road Show, consisting of Illusions, Magic, Wardrobe, ete., for Picture Machine, Portable Light Plant, Feature Films, Electrical or Mechanical Apparatus, oF anything We ean use. THE ZENORAS, 380 Jackson St., St. Paul, Minn. FOR SALE CHEAP-— including -Entire Racing Coaster Outfit, 12 cars, 6 passengers; double chain drive, two 40 h. p. motors, iron track, ete.; will consider building proposition also. D. E. BAUER, Agawam, Massachusetts. FOR SALE-Herschell & Spillman No. 1 Track Merry-Go-Round, good order, ready for use; steam, Box 110, Toms River, N. J. FOR SALE—A complete Long's Crispette Pepeora Outfit and Tent; cost $250; used only one month; will sell for $125. H. F. FENSTERMACHER, 250% Brown St., Tamaqua, Pa. Apply FOR SALE—Used one season, 30x60 White Tent, with side wall; first $30 takes it; good condition or money refunded. R. A. DOHERTY, 1121 High St, Des Moines, Ia. FOR SALE—Indian Woman and Baby, $12; Demon Child, $7; Dog-Faced Qhild, $7; Double Child, boy and girl, $10; Two Headed Boy, $9; ireeLegged Girl, $9; all first-class work; stand close inspection; price each, or the lot for $45, cash with order. J. E. FISHER, 225 -N. Fremont Ave., Lee Angeles, Cal. . FOR SALE—The Shadowgraph Acts made famous by The Eldons; trunks, props., music and everything to put acts on; price, $75. HARRY ELDON, 256 North Sth St., Newark, O. FOR SALE OR TRADE—One Wurlitzer “Flectrte Piano, cost $600.00 last February; plays 50 tunes; 8 h. p. dynamo with it; one Electric Banjo, cost $450; both are in best of condition, one 40x50 Top, no laces in, used season walls, bail ring, middle peace, and half. I have all kind of show property for sale or trade for animals or diamonds. What have you? Stamp for reply. MRS. LA VERNE PARTENO, Ripley, Ohio. FOR SALE—150 pairs assorted Union Hardware, Richardson and Chicago steel and fibre Roller Skates, and also have 500 steel rollers and other repairs, all first-class condition. JOS. N. ZINK, care General Delivery, Clinton, Iowa. FOR SALE FOR STORAGE—Ferris wh: el, in fine order: small Frati Hand Organ Address J. MAHONEY, Argenta, Ark. FOR SALE—Small ‘Transparen t Motordrome, 2% ft track, built for vaudeville stage; $75 00 takes it L. TERRELLE, 7400 Harold St., Kansas City, bho, FOR SALE—Six Metal Crystal Maze M rors, n good shape, $60.00. CHAS. BREINIG, 421 N. 9th St., Terre Haute, Ind. a FOR SALE AT BARGAIN—Two good 70-ft. » two-car Dramatie br ~~ ess proposition owner wishes DRAMATIC Show Cars, or entire and con Tent Show Outfit; vo and a money-getter; pay to investigate to retire. Address BIG CALL EL AN CO., Winter Quarters, Seneca, Mo. FOR SALE—Cotton Candy Machine, aa make, good as new; bargain for qash. HENRY LAMBERT, Stuttgart, Ark. a guarantecc is a en ee ame -~