The Billboard 1917-05-26: Vol 29 Iss 21 (1917-05-26)

MAY 26,1917 en ee The Billboard RSE CLEARING HOUSE FOR USED BAND INSTRUMENTS—A large variety of used woodwind and brass instruments pass through our hands; send for the latest Bargain Bulletin; we sell and exchange. Best repairing, silver and d plating. SELMER, 1579 ‘Third Ave., New York. COLUMBUS BABY PIANO—Just overhauled and tuned; just the thing for traveling tent show; first draft for $35.00 takes it. LBO A. THOMPSON, 217 Penn Ave., Aurora, Llinois. DAVID STERN COMPANY — Established 1885. Write for our Bargain List of unredeemed Musical Instruments. C. G. Conn Bb Cornet, silver plated, engraved, $9.00; Buffet Crampton Saxophone, Bb, soprano, H. P., silver plated, with extras and case, $30.00; Washburn Mandolin, registered and guaranteed, 13 ribs, good as new, $10.50. No matter what you are looking for, before buying write for our Bargain Price List; you "ll be the gainer through our experience in buying; every instrument we sell guaran JID STERN COMPANY, 1047 W. Madison Known everywhere. In business t., Chicago, Ml. : lb service and a square deal to all FOR SALE—Steel Marimbaphone, 2-oct., chro., with bows; high pitch; fair condition; ‘and li Piccolo Cow Bells; low pitch; good condition; $23.00 takes both. CLINT SMITH, Oceanside, New York. FOR SALE—Electric Organ (4 ft. x 8 ft.); ¥ loud: with 5 moving figures (two sections easily handled); 18 tunes; fine for Working World or any outside show; large crowd drawer; cost $750; price, F. © B. Burlington, $275. Also large Oak Cabinet Organ, using metal records, $150; Blectric Banjo, $50; Shooting Gallery, $50. EH. PITCHER, 165 Main St., Burlington, Vermont. FOR SALE—Crank Piano, mandolin effect, plays 10 latest tunes, excellent condition, fine for any amusement enterprise; a bargain; write L. HELKER, 616 Craig, Covington, Kentucky. FOR SALE—Peerless Trio Piano, with wood pipes and Mandolin Quartette, Wurlitzer Piano, both in perfect condition; price, $160 each; bargain price on both. F. J. HERTE, Orion, Michigan. FOR SALE—Style D Peerless and Pianolin Rolls; good condition; 85c, postpaid. E. S. NIXON, Rome, Georgia. FOR SALE, CHPAP—One large Symphony Organ: used one and one-half season. Good music. Organ too large for vur work. Will operate either belt or automatic. NOVELTY ENTERTAINING CO., J. C. Koeneke, Pres., 415 LaFayette Bldg., Waterloo, Ia FOR SALE—Genuine 16% Turkish Crash Cymbal; made in Constantinople. Want old style metal Ludwig Drum, 5xl4, at reasonable price. LE ROY BATES, Quincy, Illinois. FOR SALE, QUICK—New Wurlitzer Band Organ, used one season, with motor, $450.00; also 200 pairs new Chicago, Richardson and Henley $200.00. BE & CG, Gen. Del., Buffalo, New York. FOR SALE—One Military Band Organ, Style No. 173, North Tonawanda. A. J. MULHOLLAND, Muskegon, Michigan. ONE SILVER-PLATED CORNET, with case, £0.09: cost $21.00; one Mandolin, $3.00; cost $8.00. Stamp for particulars. ANDY ARMOUR, 52d and Baltimore Ave., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ORCHESTRION PIANOS, with pipes, $200 each; shipped on deposit of $15; send for circulars. J. F. HERMAN, 1420 Pa. Ave., Washington, D. C. FOR SALE—Genuine Jos. Klotz Violin; fine solo instrument; in best of preservement; value, $150.00; will trade for tenor saxophone or C melody, low pitch, real violin; can use lathe screw cutting. LE ROY BATES, Quincy, Iilinots. WURLITZER MILITARY, PAPER PLAYED BAND ORGAN—Style No. 150, drum attachments, for rink, earrrousell or park; cheap. BOX 271, Elyria, Ohio. YORK CORNET—Silver plated, gold bell, Bb, C and A, high and low pitch, in = — wy in first-class condition, $25.00 cash; will send C. subject to inspection. F. A. CHIPPS, Marshall, Mo. Partner Wanted lo PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. A TALENTED INGENUE for sketch work; must be Address J. FRANCIS FLYNN, 6 Natick St. Worcester, Massachusetts. LADY PARTNER WANTED—For Novelty Cartoon Act, now playing independent and producing; lady must have good appearance, able to sing a song or two and say a few lines, one that has talent for drawing preferred, but not necessary; will go 50-50 with richt party; no flirts or chasers wanted. Address, with photo, FRANK L. LAMONT, 8t. Louis, ssouri. LADY FOR MAGIC SHOW—Small or medium in size, to work in illusions and talking acts; no experience required; slight knowledge of plano desirable, but not necessary; small tent show; small towns; long season; salary or percentage; sure proposition; state weight and age; photos returned; week stands; no investment required. FRANCIS RAPP, General Delivery, Chicago, Illinois. LADY PARTNER—To join comedian for vaudeville; must be able to sing; clever amateur considered. Will go 50-50 with right party; will exchange photos. W. D. McINTIRE, Gen. Del, Anadarko, Oklahoma. MUSICAL HOLBROOK wants Lady that plays cornet and novelty instruments. 130 Washington Ave., Chelsea, Massachusetts. PARTNER WANTED—Have real money maker for summer and winter, booked solid where burlesque is a big attraction; I direct stage and work in show. Wanted—Partner who will invest $1,800 and handle the front of the house; equal division of profits. Address H. K. STOLTE, General Delivery, Meadville, Pennsylvania. PARTNER WANTED—By young lady; blonde; fine soprano; only real people answer. BLONDE, care Billboard, New York. WANTED IMMEDIATELY — Refined, attractive young lady for high-class modern dancer to join ““B’way-experienced aartist’’ for big time Vaudeville Act; must be 5 ft. 4 in height, not over 115; age, 18. Send photo if you have. Address WM. M. DRESSLER, care Kleindinst, 969 Whitlock Ave., New York. WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM some sober sinsie young man who can furnish rig for wagon show on 50-50 basis; experience unnecessary; I have ae near petfect human fossil (petrified man) as the world WANTED—Lady Partner, unmarried, to join gentleman with up-to-date concessions and good money getters; will divide 50-50 to suitable partner. Address MR. 8. STOTT, General Delivery, Detroit, Michigan. 3c PER WORD. Printing Machinery & Supplies CASH WITH COPY. FOR SALE—Dexter sheet 43x60 inches; will sell at a bargain Hoe press with folder. CO., 25-27 Opera Place, Cincinnati, Ohio. Folder; Dexter Feeder; takes folds four sees ht le; feeds and folds signatures of 8, 1 4 = 24 and 32 pages; as we — installed a large THE BILLBOARD PUB. le PER WORD. 2d-Hand Show Prop. for Sale CASH WITH COPY. 28 HERSCHELL-SPI HORSES, two Lovers’ LLMAN MERRY-GO-ROUND Tubs and two Chariots; will sell cheap. GEO. P. WAHL, Vermilion, Ohio. BALLOONS, Parachu Cutoffs, latest design, $1 each, postpaid; Par all sizes, fine condition, BROS.’ BALLOONING CO., tes, Inflators, Accessories, etc.: Dp achutes, each. THOMPSON Illinois. $7 to $12 Aurora, long, 16 deep, 23 wide, BARGAIN—Indestructo Trunk, Defiance model, 40 grey vulcanized fiber covering, maroon bands, finest red Fabrikoid lining, two trays; manufacturer’s price, $43, sell F. W. STOCK, 568 Seventh Ave., New York. $20; never large camp, concession will sell for $75.00 cash. Delivery, Dayton, Ohio. BLACK TOP TENT—45 feet long and 20 feet wide, double top and double 10-ft. side walls, used only two seasons and is in first-class condition; == for or picture show; cost $250.00, H. A RUFFY, General Missouri CARNIVAL—Concession Trun 7 and prices; send for list. ks, slightly used, all H. & M. TRUNK CO., unk Ave., Philadelphia, DANCING GAME—Operated by electric motor, suitable park or carnival, for sale cheap. 1122 snow, light and nitrogen lights, ELECTRICAL STAGE EFFECTS—Clou rain, cyclone, fire, waterfalls, — 1,000-watt bunches. Sold, repaired, NEWTON, 305 West 15th St., New York. Pennsylvania. » Tipples, “ete., aro sciopticons, spotlights, search S4LE — Line Abreast Herschell-Spillman Jumping }.orse Merry-Go-Round, with 46-Key Berni Organ; Booked with National Exposition Shows as per route. STEVE MULCAHY. PORTABLE SKATING RINK—In firsta condition; floor, skates and organ, almost new; operation and doing good business. E. A. RENFROW, West Plains, Missouri. FOR, SALE—1 Top, 40x70, in fine condition, used 8 weeks; 3 American Showman Gas Lights, usei 3 days, 600 candle power each; 6 Banner Poles and all; ropes, new, 16 ft. long; 4 Banners, used 3 days, fine, oil painted, 1 Elephant, 1 Sacred Ox, 1 Camel, 1 Reader Banner (Exhibition of Wild Animals and Reptiles), 1 Zulu Wig, never used; all property in A-1 condition; write quick for bargains. FRANK F. SMITH, Mt. Vernon, Indiana. FOR SALE—First-class Automatic Base Ball Game. MYRTLE MUMMEY, McConnelsville, O. R. D. ° FOR SALE—Good Conderman Ferris Wheel; has 10 buggies, fine gasoline engine; a real bargain; extra fine band organ. C. J. MURPHY, Elyria, Ohio. FOR SALE—One No. 5 Big Eli Wheel, in A-1 condition, cheap for cash; wheel is already contracted with good booking for season. Address EARL D. JACKSON, care Clifton-Kelley Shows, as per route. FOR SALE—Circle Swing, with 5-h. p. gas engine, attached to truck, which carries all paraphernalia; capacity, 16 people: can be seen in operation at Anderson Park, Kenosha, Wis. Price, $225.00. F. THROMPOR, 857 Howland Ave., Kenosha, Wisconsin. FOR SALE—50x100 Kenyon Portable Roller Rink, complete. J. E. ODELL, Waterloo, lowa. FUNNEL BALL GAME—Cheap; High Striker, $35; Novelty Base Ball, $30; Hoop-la Outfit, $16; Roll Down, $10; Round Top, 35-ft., for $35; Conderman Ferris Wheel, $600. MOORE BROS., Lapeer, Mich. HERSCHELL-SPILLMAN 40-FOOT GALLOPING HORSES, two Lovers’ Tuba and two Chariots; will Band Organ; will sell cheap or trade. GEO. P. WAHL, Vermilion, Ohio. KNIVES FOR RACKS—<Assorted colors, tin sides, $3.50 per 100; imitation stag, bone and weod handles, $5.00 per 100; cash with order. A. W. DOWNS, 233 W. Main, Battle Creek, Michigan. MERRY-GO-ROUND a SALE—20 horses, 2 in good running condi-, M. DELAFIELD, 1246 Long Island. J. Chestnut St., Richmond Hill, FIRST TEN DOLLA Trunk. delphia, Pennsylvania. J. E CRANE, RS takes my 38-Inch Taylor 12 N. Robinson St., Phila MERRY-GO-ROUND FOR SALE—24 horses, 4 chariots, engine and organ; in good running condition; $450 with park privilege; will more than pay for itself first month’s run. KIRCHNER, General Delivery, Syracuse, New York. example: expressage. to each other. and seller. i i i i i i i i i i i i i i p64 4 6 44+» 4 + +++ +++ +6666 ¢@6@664) you will do business thru. DO YOU WANT TO MAKE A PURCHASE IN A DISTANT CITY? If you wish to purchase goods from strangers who ask for to have the express agent hold the deposit for you until the goods are received. deposit you can arrange For an If the advertiser asks for a part payment or a deposit go to the express office and deposit the required amount with the express agent and he will agent in the city where the goods are to be purchased and have the goods shipped C. with the privilege of examination if you wish. In the event the goods are not shipped or you,do not hear from the seller the express agent will return your money less the cost of telegraphing (if he should wire). the goods are not as represented and are ordered to be returned you will have to pay the write or wire the express 0. D., In case This plan of purchase is safe, especially when both buyer and seller are strangers You, of course, must write for the items wanted and state what express The express agent merely notifies another agent of his company that he has on deposit the required amount of money and acts for both the buyer FOR SALE—H.-S. Jumping-Horse Machine, extra fine bend organ. Three-Abreast Carrousell or . inside drive, gasoline engine; c. J. MURPHY, Elyria, O. sacrifice; all complete; FRED LOFSCHHORN, cago. FOR SALE— Merry-Goop = and six Swings at « big bargain for some one. 2969 xt Ridgeway Ave., Chi FOR SALE—Great sa Round Top Tent, wall; used five months; plete, ready to set up; class order; there are ten lengths of high; folding backs, e FRANK RYAN, 691 Flushing or 845-W crifice to quick buyer: A 75-ft. with 47-ft. middle piece, 12-ft. side also ropes, poles, stakes, com“enter pole spliced; all in first top waterproof; tent needs a little repairing; also seats, with seating capacity of 1,500 people; used reserved seats, seven tiers xtra jacks and stringers, toe pins, complete; entire outfit will be sold at a sacrifice; can be seen at any time within a day's notice. J. 34 Locust Street, Flushing. Phone Flushing. MERRY-GO-ROUND AND FERRIS WHEEL (Bargain)—The first $1,000.00 takes first-class Track Merry-Go-Round and Conderman Ferris Wheel, complete, ready for the road, good engines, organ, etc.; can be seen at Rock Springs, N. Y.; act quick; this is a bargain and will soor go. FREED, care Billboard. Missouri. » © . MUSEUM OF ANATOMY, PANAMA CANAL on wagon, Ferris Wheel with wagon, Merry-Go-Round, 12-horse Race Track with top, Country Store Wheels, Evans Silver Wheel Spindle, Jap. Roll Downs, Hoopla Blocks and Rings, China Display Racks, Bicycle Wheels, Nickeled Wire Rigging, Vent. Figures, SideShow and Illusion Banners, Tents for all purposes, Side Wall, Italian Harp, Swiss Hand Bells, Cathedral Chimes, Guitars and Banjos, Gaviola Berni Organ, Carnival, Circus and General Show Property of all kinds; Full-Dress Suits, Band Uniforms, Wigs, Tights, Prop. Guns, Pose Cloaks with Slides, Punching Bag Act, small Pianos, Picture Machines, Film FOR SALE—One 55 red, with two 20-ft. $135.00. Also one 60-f middle pieces and s middle pieces ext PALMER necessary; with side wall; Ta good: COLE PLAY -ft. Round Top, trimmed in middle pieces; quarter poles un good for one season; price, t. Round Top, with two 30-ft. ide wall: good for season; price, $125.00. Address ERS, Anthony, Kansas. and Opera Chairs; anything in the show business, new or used, we have it or can get it; largest exclusive dealers in used show property in America; write us your wants; if you are going to store anything this season better sell it to us; nice stock of used Scenery also. WESTERN SHOW PROPERTIES CO. (new downtown location), 575 Grane Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. feet, opened 19x27, two weeks; others; write quick. swellest wagon on road, reason for selling, putting on Ten-in-One. Can use Freaks such as Glass Blower, Tattooed and FOR SALE—Swell Platform Wagon, closed 8x16 iron wheels, 6-in. tires, very low, cost $300.00 to build, used LIBERTY & SHATTUCK, General Delivery, Auburn, Maine. motors. BECK, 180 F FOR SALE—RBargain; head Jumping Carousel; three-row, up-to-date, over4 fine Orgars, complete with rost St., Brooklyn. Microscope. This is n for 10-in-1 strating microscope, n is in first-class smallest Bible on eart Also have one separat condition; will sell « MOUR, 52d and Balt shows Pin is in which fits in hole of microscope; pin is not scratched as most cheap pins are: condition. FOR SALB—Used Lord's Prayer Pin with swell o junk, but a high attraction sealed glass tube microscope is a special demon ot a magnifying glass; scope Pin and scope with h, $20.00; this is a bargain. e pin in glass tube: in A-l ame for $.00. ANDY ARimore Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. fit, cost $225; one set FOR SALE—One Long Crispette Machine or Out of Logs: one 10x12 Tent; three Dart Guns, new: one African Dip; one King Popcorn ‘ver produced; a money getter the year ‘round; ask for photo, J, R, LAMB, Almena, Kansas. Machine. CHAS. MILLER, Cigar Store, Wayland, New Y FOR SALF, P—Brand new Blickensderfer CHEA Typewriter, or will trade for Dye Scenery. SCOTT, 1604 West Cumberland, Philadelphia. NEW PARACHUTE—A bargai DONALD CLARK, 652 W. Jefferson St., Springfield, Ohio. ON ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH OF WILL L. SMITH, all paraphernalia belonging to ‘Smith's Swiss Bell Ringers,"’ Table Bells, Staff Bells, Musical Glasses, Aluminum Chimes, Band Instruments, McAllister’s Best Stereopticon, with dissolving key and slides. Address MRS. WILL L. SMITH, 361 E. Center St., Decatur, Illinois. ONE CONCESSION TENT AND FRAME —Size, Sx 10, portable hinged; one assortment of Chinaware, one Trunk and large Shipping Box. This is in No 1 condition; for particulars address JOHN PRESTON, 411 Millman St., Peoria, Mlinois. ONE TRICK BICYCLE, one Unicycle and 9-Ft. Giraffe, with Taylor Trunk. $50.00 takes ill. CRANE, 12 N. Robinson St., Philadelphia, Pa. PARK ATTRACTION FOR SALE CHEAP—Automatic Base Ball Park, 2 machines and court, complete; fast money getter: little operating expense: owner interested other business. C. L. HILLER, 814 Produce Exch. Bldg., Minneapolis, Minnesota. PARKER Pang — ~~ CAROUSEL—Complete; 24 horses, three chariots, tub, 24-piece orchestrion; p aane condition; $1,250.00; steam. MOREY, Nor Bldg., Denver, Col Colorado. | (Continued on page 66) ‘ SEATS—5xl4-ft. lengths of 8-row Grand Stands. D. BALLARD, 401 State St., Bridgeport, Conn. SPINDLE, Striker, Case, Logs, six Arrows, ReilDown, Rocker, the new game, etc., for sale cheap. FRED ROTHE, 1957 Warren, Chicago. SUITABLE FOR CARNIVALS, PARKS, ETC., ETC.—For sale or to rent for season a Miniature Mechanical Naval Exhibition in three scenes: Ovean Liners, Sailing Vessels, Storm at Sea, Battle on the North Sea, Zeppelins, Aeroplanes and Submarines. Address = only. M. BOLTON, 359 West 46 St., New ork. SWISS FOUR-IN-HAND BELLS—1l6 notes, like new, $30.00; Musical Aluminum Harp, $14.00; Musical Coins, 10 notes, $9.00; these are cheap. MUSICLAN, 2720 Park, St. Louis, Missouri. TENT, 10x50, 7-ft. side wall, top waterproofed, complete, with poles; in first-class condition; suitable fer concessions, rifle gallery, ball alleys, etc.; first money order for $40.00 takes it; great bargain. L. BATES RUSSELL, Chestertown, Maryland. TENT OUTFIT CHEAP—40-ft. Round Top, 20-ft. middle piece, all new, 10-ft side wall, blocks and falls, bale rings, middle poles, side poles, stakes, sledges, torches, four sections circus blues, two dogen canvas benches, red and white proscenium arch, bally curtain, marquee, perfect stage, 12x16; jacks and Stringers, frame for stage, three drops, wings, extra canvas, regulation electric galvanized border, foot and side lights, switch board. Address M. CEASE, Summit, Dlinois. TWO-ABREAST HERSCHELL-SPILLMAN MERRY-GO-ROUND—Galloping horses, with top, organ and gas engine, now operating and guaranteed to be in best of condition, price $1,300; Conderman Ferris Wheel, 10 buggies, with gas engine, $850.00; also Ocean Wave, with engine, $650. A. C. BLYTHE, 60 Spring St., Springfield, Massachusetts. TWO MECHANICAL THEATERS—Cost $20,000; will sell or trade for $7,000; fine for traveling show. Address WM. V. TONGELN, 422 Center St., Chicago, Tilinois. WARDROBE AND SCENERY—I have a lot of musical comedy and burlesque wardrobe, scenery, ticket boxes, wardrobe trunks, stage braces and electrical effects, and spotlight, which I will sell very reasonable. Address HUGH SHUTT, 511 Peter Smith Building, Detroit, Michigan. WILL SELL CHEAP—Good track Merry-Goor trade for late model Automobile, Real Estate, ris Wheel, Popcorn Wagon, or anything I can use BOX 271, "Elyria, Ohio. SUITABLE FOR CARNIVALS, PARKS, ETC., EM.—For sale or to rent, a Posing Act for one lady, 30 Hand-Painted Slides, Gold Frame, Beautiful Velour Curtains, Dissolving Diuble Lens Lamp, complete with Rheostats and Cables. Address letter only. M. BOLTON, 359 West 46 St., New York. Theatrical Printing So PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. 200 BOND LETTERHEADS, printed, $1.00, post paid; U. S only: sample. W. KINNIER, Box 206, Brooklyn, New York. 3,000 GUMMED LABELS, $1,00 UP—Illustrated catalogue free; American Flag Stickers, 50c¢ thousand. HANZEL LABEL COMPANY, 12 Federal St., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 200 PROFFSSIONAL $1.00; two colors, folio for stamp. RI¢ LETTERHEADS <4 25; classy work; &S PRESS, Vevay. ~~ 1,000 BOND LETTERHEADS—One color, $3.50; two colors, $4.25; high-grade work; low hs Write for samples and prices on other printin Prompt delivery; postpaid. UXBRIDGE PRINTING COMPANY, Uxbridge, Massachusetts. CURTISS, Kalida, Ohio. FAC-SIMILE MULTIGRAPHED TYPEWRITTEN LETTERS, 1,000, 75c, quantities. Addressing. Samples submitted. ROYAL LETTER COMPANY, 15 E. 14th St., New York City. SHOW FOLKS—Let us quote on your printing requirements (one and two colors). SLARB SHOW PRINT, Hamilton, Ohio. PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION—Large, modern plant. Get our prices. A. KRAUS, Kraus Bidg., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Typewriters for Sale 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. BLICKENSDERFERS, LIKE NEW, $10.00, cases included; Coronas, Underwoods, etc.; bargains; shipped on approval; guaranteed. EDWARD LA ZELLE, 517 North Clark, Chicago. Used Costumes for Sale lc PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. BEAUTIFUL, FLASHY ORIENTAL COSTUME— With Head Dress, for Singer or Dancer, in perfect condition, originally cost $100, for $15. ROBIN, 4 Virginia Terrace, Atlantic City, New Jersey. THEATRICAL COSTUMES for all purposes; evenwigs. BOSTON COSTUME CO., 113 ing gowns, Gratiot, Detroit, Michigan. Wanted To Buy, Lease or Rent 2e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. ANYTHING PERTAINING TO OR USED IN THE SHOW BUSINESS—Fair prices and satisfied customers maintain and build our business: if you have anything to sell write us) WESTERN SHOW PROPERTIES CO. (new downtown location), 575 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Missouri. BAND MUSICIANS, NOTICE!— used instrument for cash; description; no wait; Station K, New York. We will buy your brass or woodwind: send check on acceptance. BOX 2 CANDY FLOSS MACHINE—Electric or hand power: full particulars: lowest price. F. EF. LAM BION, Gen. Del., Omaha, Nebraska, ® ee ~ coe Cae eee re tae qteper a ELE LI CE METS | a