The Billboard 1918-03-23: Vol 30 Iss 12 (1918-03-23)

The Billboard MARCH 23, 1918 “NO WAITS --NO DELAYS --GOING ON ALL THE TIME” “‘THE FLAG IS UP” Twenty-Four Hours Every Day at THE WINDSOR SOME Place=To Eat—————— 332 SOUTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA L.W. (DAD) MARSHALL, L. M. (ROY) BARNETT, Proprietors Enjoying one continuous big “opening.” Conceded the finest popular priced restaurant in California. SHOWFOLKS, YOU ARE INVITED to have your mail sent here—to meet your friends in the show business here. Get the best meal in Los Angeles in a spotless, clean dining room with congenial surroundings. POPULAR PRICES REGARDS TO FRIENDS. LET’S HEAR FROM YO SURPASSING COFFEE CARNIVAL ROSTERS (Continued from page 126) Fenny, trainmaster; Frank Howard, supt. lights; Joe Schneider, legal adjuster; A. C. Lewis, announcer. Ten cars, Show opens at Keokuk, Ia., April 20. HETH, L. J., SHOWS—L. J. Heth, prop., mgr., supt. priv.; Mrs, L, J. Heth, treas.; George J. Mendelsohn, secy.; Earl B. Enos, gen, agt.; Jas. FP, Sutherlin, special agt.; Chas. Strickler, gen, supt.; E. C. Kincannon, mus. dir.; Rodney May, trainmaster; Robert E. Daun, supt. lights, Twenty cars. Show opens at E, St. Louis, IIL, April 6. HOSS-NARDER COMBINED SHOWS—Hoss & Narder, props.; Nat Narder, mgr.; A. C. Bradley, asst. mgr., treas., secy., auditor; Bert Hoss, gen. agt.; Edw. K. Johnson, special agt.; Edw. M. Kaleberg, press agt.; . K. Walker, gen. supt.; Joe Payne, supt. priv.; Philly A. Carrecus, mus. dir. Auto trucks, Show opens at Alliance, 0., April 18, INTER-OCEAN GREATER SHOWS—Chas. L. Batch, prop.; N, C. Griffith, mgr.; C, K. Griffith, treas., secy.; Henry Sherry, gen. agt. Ten cars. Show opens at Lockland, 0., April 27. ISLER GREATER SHOWS—Louis Isler, owner and mgr.; L. Doyle, asst. mgr.; Millie Isler, treas.; J. R. Rice, secy., gen agt., especial agt., legal adjuster; Billie Streeter, press agt., announcer; James Sperry, mus. dir.; Earl Stanley, supt. canvas; B. L. Shrader, trainmaster; Frank Biddle, supt. lights. Five cars. Show opens at Chapman, Kan., May 1. JONES CONCESSION CO.—Jones Co., props.; A. H. Jones, mgr.; W. P. Sowers, asst. megr., en. supt., supt. priv.; A. B. Jones, treas., secy.; i H. Howard, gen. agt.; Les Grongan, supt. canvas; Albert Veibl, supt. lights; Henry Jackson, legal adjuster. Seven auto trucks. Show opens at Danville, Ky., about May 20. JONES, JOHNNY J., EXPOSITION—Jobnony J. Jones, prop.; Percy Morency, bus. mgr.; F. E, Hoke, treas.; A. H. Barkley, gen. agt.; Eddie Madigan, Thos. Gould, special agts.; Ed R. Salter, press agt.; Ed A. Kennedy, excursion agt.: H. W. McGeary, gen. supt.; Jos. S. Oppice, lot supt.; Antonio Olivetto, mus. dir.; Capt. Curly Wilson, trainmaster; David Sorg, supt. lights; Col. Phil Ellsworth, legal adjuster; Robert Irvin, announcer. Thirty-four cars. Show opened at Orlando, Fia., Feb. 11. KAPLAN GREATER SHOWS—Sam Kaplan, prop., mgr.; Artie Wills, treas., secy.; Joe Kaplan, auditor; J. A. Sullivan, gen. agt.; C. H Varo, special agt., press agt.; Ed Weathers, gen. supt.. announcer; Bennie Kaplan, supt. priv.; Jack Vaughn, supt. canvas; Harry Damon, trainmaster; Jack Snyder, supt. lights. Ten ears. Show opens at Knoxville, Tenn., March 23. *KENNEDY, CON T., SHOWS—Con T. Kennedy, prop.; Ed C, Talbott, mgr.; Tommy Warren, secy.-treas.; Steve Woods, gen. agt. KRAUSS AMUSEMENTS—LeRoy Krauss, prop., mgr.; George Schide, asst. mgr.; Mrs. 0. 8S. Krass, secy.: Wm. Genth, Sr., auditor; Wm. Genth, Jr., special agent; Harrison Moyer, exeursion agent, supt. priv.; Edward Vaughn, supt. canvas. Show opens at Zeibers Park, Pa., May LATLIP’S, CAPT., VIRGINIA SHOWS—Capt. Latlip, prop., mgr.; George Walker, asst. mgr.; Roy Livingstone, treas., secy.; Mike Obrin, gen. agt.; Eddie Noles, special agt.; Frank Hoyle, press agt.; Steve McDonal, gen. eupt., supt. lights; Joe Gyner, supt. priv.; Prof. Mike Zinger, mus. dir.; Fred Latlip, trainmaster; Red Hogan, announcer. Ten cars. Show opens at Cedargrove, W. Va., April 15. LOOS, J. GFORGE, EXPOSITION CO.—4J. George , prop.: William Young, mgr.; Wm. Reekwell, eecy.; George K. Davison, gen. agt.; James Jermon, special agt.; Elbert Wilson, press agt.; H. R. Jersey, gen. supt.; Cecil Dobkins, mus. dir. Ten cars. Show opened at Fat Stock Show, Ft, Worth, Tex., March 9. McQUAY AMUSEMENT CO.—Wayman Me Quay, prop., megr.; Roeland McQuay, asst. mgr., press agent; May McQuay, _treas.; Nettie McQuay, secy.; Mrs. Mabel Kane anditor: Norman McQuay, gen. supt.; Fred Guess. supt. priv.; Henry Jacobs, mus, dir.: John Wargert, supt. lights: Harry Jourdan, announcer. Trucks and trailers. Show opens at Cem Aen, N,V. Mew 12, MACY, GOVERNOR, ATTRACTIONS—Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Macy, prons.: J. A. Macy, mer.. supt. priv.; Happy Highland, asst. mgr., an Qaewtadg, Gusset GET OUR PRICES. HELMET GUM SHOP, Cincinnatt WE ARE IN THE AGA MARKET WITH WINNERS The BEAUTY DOLL, the hit of last season, and made much nicer than ever. What about the SILK FRINGED PILLOW? We have them and you ought to see them. Why not write for samples? Besides, we have a very new design of a square fringed Leather Pillow, red, white and blue Teddy Bears, both with and without electric eyes; Stuffed Toys, Canes, Whips, Balloons, Squawkers and a full line of Novelties. Don’t fail to write for prices. SHAPIRO & KARR $20 South St. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 25% deposit required on all orders. DOLLS DOLLS DOLLS We have on hand for immediate shipment a complete line of Dolls, such as Soldiers, Nurses, Yamas, Baby Dolls, Pollyannas, etc. UNITED STATES TENT & AWNING CO. “The Largest Carnival Supply House in the World.” 225-231 North Desplaines St., Write for Novelty Catalogue. CHICAGO, ILL. catalogue. Carousels. Four Wagons, Our Palm Beach Kid The kid that made a hit last season. Also a full line of Statuary, Dolls, Vases and Novelties. We sell wholesale only. Palm Beach Kid, Size 8'4 inch, ) Palm Beach Kid, Size 10'4 inch, 7 Fish Pond Assortment, ---° Vase Assortment, 18inch,= = = And many otners. Write now. DANVILLE STATUARY CO. WORKS OF ART 402 Main Street, a i CARROUSEL FOR SALE— LOCATION WANTED One of the latest Herschell-Spillman three-abreast, jumping-horse Wagon the best made. Buy from manufacturers direct. Let us hear from you. Get our latest $2.50 per dozen 4.00 per dozen 7.00 per gross 5.00 per dozen Danville, Ulinois 4 Machine in perfect condition. Everything complete for the road. Will sell or book with A-1 Carnival. If you have a good Park, write. Machine located near Columbus, Ohio. 0. D. BROWN, Albion, N. Y. nouncer, gen. supt.; Mrs. Luella Macy, treas., secy., press agt.; Harry Macon, auditor; Joe Epstein, gen, agt.; Charles Blanchard, special agt.; Shadow Baker, mus. dir.; John Terry, supt. canvas; Paddy Walch, trainmaster; Frank Peters, supt. Lights; H. U. Wright, legal adjuster. Five cars, Show opened at Spartansburg, S. C., March 18. MAIN, HARRY K., SHOWS—Harry K. Main, prop., mgr.: M. A. Hardin, treas., secy., auditor: E. C. Glassford, gen. agt.: Sam Ach and J. W. Mitchel, special agts.; Sam Cherry, press~agt.; H. Hafers, supt. priv.; A. D. Lenn, mus. dir.; Geo, Edgar, supt. canvas; John Grantham, trainmaster; Harry Gibbs, supt. lights. Show March 4, METROPOLITAN opened at Palmetto, Ga,, sSuOoWS—C. E. Barfield, prop., mgr.; H, C, Hill, asst. mgr.; Mre, C. E, Barfield, treas., secy.; Harry Ramish, gen. agt.; Willett L, Roe and Chas. A, Tate. special agts.; Willett L. Roe, press agt.: Fred Delvey, gen, supt.; Prof. Antonio Passafiume, mus, dir,; Tee Carlton, supt. canvas; B. F. Bizzell, trainmaster; Geo. Walker, esupt. lights; H. L. Benson, announcer. Eighteen cars, Show opened at Macon, Ga., March 18. *MIGHTY DORIS SHOWS—Honest John Brunen, prop., mgr.; Harold Barlow, gen. agt, Show opens at Pittsburg, Pa., April 18, MOORE'S, CAPT. JIM, FAMOUS SHOWS— Capt. Jim Moore, prop., legal adjuster; James McNeil, mgr., secy.; Clyde Moore, asst. mgr., gen. supt.; Mrs. Capt. Jim Moore, treas.; Er bert Kline, gen. agt.; Elmer Walters, press agent; N, Cameron, supt. priv.; Edward Arm. strong, mus, dir.; Harry Morris, trainmaster; Gordcn Moore, supt. Ughts. Four cars, MOSS BROS.’ GREATER SIIOWS—T. 0. Moss and Mrs. Kittle Moos, props.; T. O. Moss, mgr. ; Dick O'Brien, asst. mgr., secy.; Mrs, Kittie Moss,, treas.; Emmett Moss, auditor; J. C, Rob erté, geo. agt.; S. B. Harvey, special agt.; Jimmie Green, gen, supt.; Prof, Brooks, mus. dir.; Blackie Finnegan, supt. canvas; Virgil Blankenship, trainmaster; Sewell Green, supt. lights; C. A. Williamsgm, legal adjuster; Richard Obregon, announcer. Six cars, MURPHY, J. F., GILT EDGE SHOWS—4J. F. Murphy, prop., mgr.; Pete Thompson, asst. mgr.; W. F. Latham sgecy.; Felix Blei, gen. agt.; W. A. Sassaman, special agt.; Charles Beasley, promoter; J. C, Roberts, press agt.; J. B. Cullen, gen, supt.; James Sullivan, supt. priv.; J. LePore, mus. dir.; Jack Norton supt. canvas; Pete Thompson, tvainmaster: far * Jackson, supt. lights.; Capt. Earnest Schnellepburger, announcer. Twelve cars. Show opened at Augusta, Ga., March 16, NORTHWESTERN SHOWS — Northwestern Shows Corp., props.; F. L. Flack, mgr.; John P. Reid, treas.-secy.; L, A. Whitman, master mecbanic; Chas, O. Stewart, special agent; C. L. Wilson, lot supt.; James F. Victor, mus. dir.; Herman Schaaf, supt. lights. Show opens at Detroit, Mich., April 20, *PARKTR'S SHOWS—C, W. Parker, prop.; E. L, Williams, mgr.; Harold Bushea, agt.; L. Claude Myers, mus. dir, Show opens at El Paso, Tex., Feb. 22, PAUL & STRALEY UNITED SHOWS—Fred J. Paul, J. A. Straley, props.; Fred J. Paul, Mrs. Blanch secy.; J. A. Straley, gen. agt.; Eckert, special agt., press agt.: Peter Baker, supt. canvas, supt. lights; Shorty Andrews, trainmaster; Jack Oliver, announcer; eix cars. PILBEAM AMUSEMENT COMPANY—F. E. Pilbeam, megr.; Whitie Hewitt, electrician. Show opens at Grand Rapids, Mich., April 15. POLACK BROS,’ 20 BIG SHOWS—Polack Pros., props.; Irv. J. Polack, megr.; E. W. Fredericks, treas.«ecy.: M. B. Golden, gen. azt.; Bernard Smuckler and Tom Golden, special agts.; H. A. Holden, gen. supt.; Maxwell Kane, supt. priv., legal adjuster; Joe Daly, supt. canvas. Twenty-five cars, Show opens at Salis treas., bury, N. C., March 30. RANDLES, N., AMUSEMENT CO.—N. Randies, prop., mgr.; H. L, Randles, asst. mgr.: Mrs. H. Randles, treas., secy.; J. Randles, gen. agt.; Wm. Shoemaker, special agt., supt. priv.; Herbert Bakely, press agent; Harry Schlegel. en. supt.; George Robinson, mus, dir.; James hbeean, supt, lights; Richard Cronecker, legal adjuster; Fog Horn Schlegel, announcer. Three auto trucks. Show opens at Camden, N. J., April 27. RED RIBBON SHOWS—Mrs. L. M. Battiato, treas.; S. Battiato, mgr.; H. Canfield, .+ D. A. Canfield, gen. agt.; Lackey Boy, dir.; Steve Brazel, supt. canvas; Fred , trainmaster; A, Hartzberg, supt. lights. Six cars. Show opens at Morton's Gap, Ky., April 1, *REISS, FAMOUS NAT., SHOWS—Mrs. Nat Reiss, prop.; "1. G. Melville, mgr. Show opens third week in April, REITHOFFER'S UNITED SHOWS—Reithoffer & Sons, props.; P. E. Reithoffer, mgr., treas., recy.; J. Reithoffer, gen. agt.; Fred Homsheck. press agt.; Ed Reithoffer, gen, supt.; Stonewall Jackson, supt. Hehts:; Al Gugolz, announcer. Show opens at Duryea, Pa., April 24. REX AMUSEMENT CO.—Frank G. Schweitprop.. mgr.; Harry Schafer, asst. William Schweitzer, treas.; George secy.; William Butler, gen. aat.: John Butler, press agt.: Frederick Brown, supt. priv.: Charles Davis, mus. dir.: John Howard, supt. canvas: George Conroy. trainmaster; Jim Woods, supt. lights; Charlie Miller, announcer. Four cars, Show opens at YorketVe, O.. Morch 4, RICE & QUICK EXPOSITION SHOWS—Rive rown, & Quick, props.: W. TL. Quick, mgr., gen. axt.: Mre. W. L, Onick, treas.; Miss Beulah Sim mons, secy.; Roscoe Rice, gen. supt.; G. K. Rice, supt. priv.; Wm, right, mus, dir: L, Mitchell, supt. canvas; John Hendrix, train(Continued on page 130)