The Billboard 1916-06-03: Vol 28 Iss 23 (1916-06-03)

JUNE 3, 1916, The Billboard 27 CON T. KENNEDY SHOWS Mrs. Jerry Barnes and Troupe of Bears Late Arrivals Dayton O., May 25.—With the Con T. Kennedy Shows located on the bank of the Miami River, under the auspices of the Loyal Order of Moose, exceptional business is being enjoyed bere this week. A heavy rainstorm interfered with the work of setting up Monday morning, and for a time it was feared that the river would flood the lot, but soon all danger was past and the opening took place on Monday night as usual, with a good crowd in attendance. Tuesday the big midway, over 1,000 feet in length, was hardly large enough to accommodate the crowd, and Wednesday saw such a vast assemblage that the pleasure zone looked like an ant hill, with every available inch of space occupied. The different attractions were well patronized, and, with favorable weather conditions, thig should prove one of the best weeks of the season, The Moose Committee is composed of active members, who have been working hard with Promoter Moore, and everything was ready for the shows when they reached this city. An automobile contest is going good here, and many tickets have been sold. The country store will make money and everything is bound to profit from the splendid financial conditions which prevail throughout this section of the country. The location is an ideal one, as the principal ear lines run past the lot. which t« within easy walking distance of the businesg district and residential section of the city. The Whip, being shown in this vart of the State for the first time, has made a big hit here. Mrs, Jerry Barnes and her troupe of trained bears have joined the Kennedy Shows and take part in the program given in Essie’s Fay’s Society Horse Show. They are well broken and the act is a most interesting one. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hoffman, formerly identified with the Kennedy Shows, have returned and now operate one of the concessions. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gilman, who were called to Detroit, owing to the serious illness of Mr. Gilman's mother, are again with the show, working hard on their Coney Island Side-Show, which has done very well all season. Mrs, Gilman is much better and improving rapidly.—WM. F. JOHNNY J. JONES JOTTINGS Williamsport, Pa., May 23.—With the daily papers boosting in an effective manner—and the famous Pennsylvania Grit chiming in—with billboards for miles around covered with attractive pictorials ef the Johnny J. Jones Shows and the whole town of Williamsport and vicinity worked up to fever heat, the Independent Fire Company's 1916 Carnival is almost bound to be a success. Rain prevented the opening on Monday evening, as scheduled, but a large crowd is on the lot this afternoon, and, with clear weather promised, the midway should be packed tonight. H. F. Maynes, whose latest ‘‘trick house’’ Is shortly to become a portion of the Johnny J. Jones midway, was a visitor here, completing arrangements for shipping his paraphernalia on the show. Official Painter William P. Smith, who has been connected with the Jones Shows each season for several years, joined at Baltimore and is now engaged in rehabilitating the Miracle front. Ohief Electrician Sorg is also working on the Miracle, installing a permanent system of wiring. Johnny Jones and his Sister Sue are together again. and both are enjoying immensely the association. Mrs. Susie J. Smith, who is known far and wide as the boss’ Sister Sue, arrived in Williamsport Sunday and will spend a few weeks on the show. Dubois, home city of Johnny J. Jones, will Greet the rejuvenated. augmented Jones organtsation next Monday. and for one week the shows will exhibit at the ‘“‘World’s Capital’ under the most auspicious circumstances. Billed like a circus, with the strongest committee obtainable, the Dubois engagement is expected to Prove a clean-up.—F. G. SCOTT. GRAND ISLAND DOLLS UP To Welcome Return of C. A. Wortham Shows Grand Island, Neb., May 26.—This city is in e attire await the return of the ©. A. ortham: Shows. ry 4 of flags, as used to welcome conventions to the city, bang across the streets, and a welcome, unusual as it is sincere 8. This unusual condition in the carnival world marks an epoch, preaches a sermon more potential than any ever delivered by divine or famous erator. More potential because it is a practical Gemonstration of the wonderful effect that fol the “leaving a good taste’’ in the mouths of residents of towns visited during the season. The preschment of “Decency First,” coined by writer, has been enlarged into ‘Decency Always,”’ by ©. A. Wortham and his colleagues. On the cold commercial basis it spells large Slices of the coin of the realm. Physically it Means cheerfulness, the warm grasp of fellowmen in every section of these great United States. Sentimentally it means that feeling that chokes the voice when congratulations are extended; morally, that children are introduced to clean amusements; they are given recreation that is beneficial; ‘they are instructed ana amused. Grand Island has entertained many carnival companies, It quickly recognized the right’ one when it came along. One year ago Steve Woods, representing the Wortham Shows, applied for a license to exhibit here. Ho was greeted with the statement: Grand Island doesn’t want any more carnival companies; we have had enough, thank you."’ Today the city is waiting to we e the second Visit of that company. 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The lot contracted was completely under water upon the show's arrival, so the City Council immediately got busy and revoked the ordinance forbidding carnivals on the streets by a vote of seven to one. The show was given a choice location and although cramped fer room man~ ad to get everything in operation Monday night. Jacksonville, under the Moose this week, has been very good so far. The lot is some distence from town, but this fact does not seem to keep the people away, as the grounds have been packed every night to date. Both shows and concessions are doing some business but nothing in proportion to the crowds. They will probably loosen up a little on the last three days and make a tine week for all. The Royal Italian band, under the leadership of Prof. Michael Bindi, has been receiving favorable press commendation all along the line, and the Sunday afternoon concerts are enjoyed by large and appreciative audiences who speak in the highest terms relative to the class and standard of the music played. The Silodrome last week showed to the largest business of the season. Leo Dennis received a bad fall on Tuesday night and from then on they showed to capacity at each performance. Irish Jack Lynch joined this week and takes the front of the Silodrome. He says he railroaded one thousand miles to get here, and he really looked it. Bill Evans and wife departed last week to join the Reiss Show, but left his pit show here for the season under the management of one of bis men, After a two weeks’ delay in securing a glase to replace the one broken in transit, the Spidora Show opened here this week. Bloomington, Ill., is the next stand under the Three-Eye League ball team. PARKER’S GREATEST SHOWS The second week of the season of Parker’s Greatest Shows at Oelwein, Ia., proved to be a record-breaker, which was a great surprise to everyone. Monday was lost on account of a delay in loading at Leavenworth. The immense train of thirty-five all-steel cars was loaded to its utmost capacity, and is acknowledged by all who have seen it to be the finest that has ever been pulled over any road by an amusement attraction. Being painted in a bright yellow, with green trimmings, it makes a handsome appearance. Tuesday night everything was in full running order, the five immense electric light plants making the beautiful show fronts in white, silver and gold, along the “Pleasure Trail,’’ look like a fairyland. A great crowd was in attendance, all the different shows and concessions doing a great business. The Electric Parade, or Mardi Gras, Tuesday evening, was the big surprise, the entire line of march being one solid mass of humanity, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights all records for attendance were broken. Saturday a pouring rain set in, and tearing down was begun in the afternoon. The train, in spite of the heavy rain, was loaded at 6 a.m. Sunday morning, and at 7 a.m. it was on its way to Dubuque, Everything was in full operation at Dubuque Monday evening, and at 8:30 the grounds were crowded to capacity, with all the shows jammed to the doors. Tuesday evening the great electric float parade was given, and the largest crowd that has ever witnessed any amusement parade in Dubuque extended along the entire line of march. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday were exceptionally big nights for attendance. Saturday came in with heavy clouds and plenty of rain through the day, letting up in the afternoon and bringing out a very good crowd. At night the weather cleared and another immense crowd was present, finishing up a big week. GOSSIP George Howk says that Warren took his shoes one morning early and locked them up in his Warren said he thought they were his. , Warren; how about it? Prof. King found ©. N. Fairly sitting upon one of the flat cars in the yards crying. King, being of a sympathetic nature, naturally felt for him. ‘‘What is the trouble, Dad?’’ he asked. Dad replied: “Another rainy Saturday and I feel that in all my twenty-two years’ experience it will be the first time that I have missed a pay day.”” Poor Dad. Howk say that he left $7 in an envelope at the wagon for Warren, but George, it is beMeved, is getting even with Warren on acount of the shoes. How about it, George? Ed Talbott is organizing a baseball team from among the different shows and attractions. When the team gets in shape and all have their uniforms he will put them up against the big league teams. Billy Bozell keeps runs telling funny stories and relating anecdotes of former days. George Scott is the show poet, and a good one, too, Harry Calvert is smiling and as happy as ever, and, as he looks over his large number of cowgirls on a busy night, says: ‘“‘This is the life for me.”’ Barney Parker and his famous Yankee car are seen on the streets at all times. GREAT UNITED LINE-UP The line-up of The Great United Shows for this season is C. M. Maxwell, manager; C. W. Smith, secretary and treasurer; EF. well, general agent; Arthur DB. contest man and special promoter: special agent; F. F. Turley, special advertising and programs; William Imutch Henry, maste: of transportation; A. E. Mike Dorn, bess canvasman and Rillboard agent; Victor B. Wilson, lot master: Dick Conn, chief electrician: F. H. Burch, assistant electrician: Herman A. Swartz, head of working crew, with twelve assistants, and Louis Green, superintendent of privileges. Merry-go-round, ferris wheel and Antomatic City, T. C. Work, owner; Mrs. T. C. Work and R. H. Work, with six assistants. Peerless Maimee Show, FE. C. Young, owner and manager: Mrs. FE. C. Young, Babe Ashmore, Mrs. Meredick, Madame La Mae and eight dancing girls. Musical Comedy, E. C. Young, owner and manager: Miss Van and twelve girls. Tenin-one Show, William MeReth, owner; Mr. and (Continued on page 66) PE as" aa ae eee * aE is ak oe [acti aah le ie