Variety (December 1914)

CARNIVALS, FAIRS, PARKS AND RINKS 13 INDEPENDENT SHOWS AND CONCESSIONS Todd's Water_Show. J. A. Todd, prop., Saliaaw, Okla. Snow, E. Meyers, prop., Grand Meadow.Mir 11* Co., Joe Sanford, prop., Wo Jack Swift'* Shows, Jack Swift, prop.j Casey, 111. Mayor's Big Tont .... SaafordTs Vaudeville Co., Joe Sanford, prop., Woodstock, Ga. pa vrs/aj \>«bv/ » aiii Van Hauson's Tent Show, J. J. Van Hausen, prop., Box 26, Highland, Kansas. Terry's Show, Dickey & Terry, props., Little Sioux, la. Miliar Bros. Big Shows. Miller Bros., props., Fair Grounds. West Liberty, la. Duaa's World's Bast Shows, Wm. L. Dunn, prop.. Red Oak, la. Burtoa'a Dixi* Mtastrala, Harry Burton, prop.. Flowerfield, Mich. Elaaa, Tho Fat GlrL Show, Elma Moore, prop., Oil City, Pa. Houatoa's Famoua Shows, Fred. L. Houston, prop., Box 5, Bradley, Ark. Joaos Amusement Co., H. D. Jones, prop., Anderson, Ind. Doaaldsoa's Masamoth Museum* 182 Bagg St., Detroit, Mich. Coylo*a Museum. £. R. Coyle, Mar., 3438 Lucas Ave., St. Louis, Mo. McFalla* Trained Animal Show, Prof. McFalls, prop., No .Baltimore, Ohio. Naaora' Family Showa, F. Nazor, prop., Ontario, O. Ruaaolls Fasaous Shows. Rob Russells, prop., Franklin, Va. Tumor's Woadariaad Show. M. A. Turner, prop., Maryville, Mo. Starratfs Shows, Howard S. Starrett, prop., West Nyack. N. Y. Riplojr's Big Toat Show, Geo. W. Ripley, prop., Homer. N. Y. Electric Photo Show, Frank Dungan, prop., Nardin, Okla. Goldoa Rod Floating Thoatro, R. Emerson, prop., Pt. Pleasant, W. Va. Hibbard's AUiod Shows, Happy Hi Hibbard, prop., Albia, la. Kbit's Watsr Circus, Ben. F. Karr, prop., 1016 Osage St., Leavenworth, Kan. Boaaotf a Big Showa, Billy Bennett, prop., Milaca, Minn. Angler Broa. Big Shows, Angler Bros., props., Missouri Valley, la. Bacsnaan'a Anli-e 1 Show, John F. Backman, prop., Paola, Kan. Athiasoa's Toat Show, Thos. Atkinson, prop., 647 Twelfth St., Detroit, Mich. Burh's Animal Show, Jack Burk, prop.. R.F.D. No. 2, Box 205, £. Houston, Texas. Caasolmaa's Minstrel and Vaudeville Show, C. S. Casselman, prop., Box 96, Vandalia, Mich. Dashlagtoa's Vaudovlllo Dog dt Posy Show, J. J. Dashington, prop., Moline, 111. H. C. Moore's Showa, H. C. Moore, prop., 2145 7th Ave., Troy, N. Y. Smith's Wild Wast Museum, Col. F. Smith, prop.. Independence, la. Wasters Vaudovlllo Co* Jester & Swain. Mgrs., High Point, N. C. Woodworth'a Big Tea la One Show, G. F. Woodworth, prop., 1420 S. Wayne Ave., Dayton, Ohio. Shill's Dog. Pony sad Vaudovlllo Show. Chas. L. Shill, prop., R.F.D. No. 2, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Herbert-GUpin Showa, Ed. S. Gilpin, Mgr., Mill Shoals, 111. Groat Millar Show, R. M. Miller, prop.. Swanwick, 111 W. H. Dolliagor Amusomoat Co, Wm. H. Mysterious Marquette Entertainers, Geo. JL Margetts, prop., Chicago, 111 Dellinger, prop., Box 372, Vincennes, Ind. B. H. Nye'e Teat Dramatic Co* B. H. Nye, prop., Marietta, Ohio. WUlman'a World Wondere, G. F .Willman, jbrop., Austin, Mont. Curdt's Shows, Ed. C. Curdt, prop.. Greenville, S. C. AadorsoB's Dog, Posy sad Vaudovlllo Show, 5. B. Anderson, prop.. Marble Corner, Ind. Benjano'a Show, J. J. Benjano, prop., Paola, Kansas; offices. 1720 Corsican Ave., Dallas, Texas. Kelly'e Moral Amusomoat Co- Robert Kelly, Mgr., Harrodsburg, Ky. Draamlaad Pavilioa Thoatro, E. S. Hightower, prop., Paola, Kansas. Joaos' Poorloss Woadors, Prof. A. L. Jones, prop., Durham. S. C. Ka DeU-Kritchfteld Show, J. S. Kritchneld and Al Ka Dell, props., Marseilles, III. Nichols Bros.' Park Jk Fair Attractioas, A. W. Nichols, prop., 87 Alvarado Ave.. Worcester, Mass. McNulty's Ovorlaad Show, Darnold & McNulty, props., Box 63, Parkersburg, W. Va. Stewarra Zoological Garden, Capt. Stewart, prop., 519 Furman St., Ft. Wayne, Ind. Hippodrome Co. T s Big Toa la Oao Show, Chas. J. Heron & Holly Bigelow, props., Worcester, Mass. Livuigstoa's Supremo Show, J. Livington, prop., Sturgis, Mich.: offices 21 N. 5th St., Lafayette, Ind. PrlBco Malay Pit Shows, Esse Weltch, prop., Kanaaa City, Ma Hilling's CoBcossloB Co- A. L. Huling, Mgr., Pontiac, 111. Eiler'e Animal Circus, C. P. Eiler. prop., 410 Seegle St., Chicago, 111. Bradoa's Ovorlaad Show, F. Braden, prop., Doylestown, Pa. Kotrow ex Trovor, Wm. Ketrow, Mgr., Anderson, Ind. Harry LuMn Wild Aalmal Show, Harry Lukin, prop., Thorn St., Reading, Pa. Maraa Bros. Medley Show, E. D. Martin, prop., 1656 So. 7th St., Richmond, Ind. Raymond's Vaudovlllo ex Comedy C©„ J. J. Frank, Mgr., 60 Sheldon St., Grand Rapids, Mich. Frank H. Thompsoa'a Toat Show, Frank H. Thompson, prop., Buena Vista, 111.; office, Aurora, 111. Thoa. B. White's All Star Vaudovlllo Co- White Amus. Co., props., 212 So. 26th St., Louisville, Ky. Photo Drama ex Vaudovlllo Co, W. A. Dorman, prop., 7th dt McGrille Sts., Longview, Texas. "THE ZONE" TODAY. San Francisco, Dec. 16. That's what they have christened the big street—"The Zone." They did so after having considered numerous other names, because the object of the fair is to celebrate the completion of the Panama Canal. "The Zone" is just 3,000 feet long and divided into 14 blocks by cross avenues. This ar- rangement makes the principal section of the big show easily accessible from all other points. Among these 14 blocks the locations of the biggest and best attractions have been evenly di- vided so that each block will appeal strongly to the visitors. Aside from the hundred big shows spread over "The Zone" 275 concessionaires and their assistants will add to the merry excitement of this quarter. Not count- ing the booths, stands and small build- ings which will be used for conces- sions, 100 imposing buildings of various designs and styles of architecture have been erected to house the big shows at a cost of $10,000,000. All these buildings and palaces of pleasure face "The Zone" in an even line, making it a mighty attractive thoroughfare. The shows located upon "The Zone" are many. Some have been seen at other expositions, while some were de- signed especially for this event. At present, among those which loom up are: Frederic Thompson's "Toy- land for Grown-Ups," situated right at the beginning of "The Zone" (from the Van Ness entrance). The Aero- .scope (which reaches 274 feet in the air) is another new and novel device catering to the public for the first time. It resembles a high tower and with its full swing will circle through the air much like a huge pendulum of a clock. "The Dayton Flood" has been exhibited elsewhere. It occupies a nice location and is considered a good at- traction. A reproduction of Yellow- stone Park is another novel feature, sure to appeal to many. "The Battle of Gettysburg," "The Submarine Ex- hibit," "Creation." "Roadtown," "The Grand Canyon of Arizona" and "The '49 Camp" are only a few of the shows to be seen on "The Zone" when the fair opens. Ninety per cent of "The Zone stands completed. There remain 70 days to finish the rest of it, and when Feb. 20 arrives it will find "The Zone" ready. It is said that the spectacles alone in this section represent an out- lay of 1500,000. The following rules will govern "The Zone": No saloon or suggestive danc- ing permitted. Lights out at 11, ex- cept Sundays. Good, clean whole- some amusements only. No chance games nor gambling. To enforce the rules and operate the shows and so on, "The Zone" is t?oing to give employ- ment to 7,000 people. "The Zone" looks like a huge suc- cess from any angle. If you don't advertise in VARIETY don't advertiao at alL BILLPOSTERS' AGREEMENT. Syracuse, Dec. 16. Agents for the circus combinations have made an agreement with the dele- gates to the International Alliance of Billposters and Billers to continue the agreements now in force for two years more and provide better working con- ditions for the men who travel ahead in the advertising cars. The men who represented the cir- cuses were W. H. Horton (Ringlings), J. D. Newman (Barnum and Bailey), R. M. Harvey (Wallace and Hagen- beck) and E. D. Warner (Sells Floto). There was no discussion about wages as that was settled some time ago, and the matter of continuing the agree- ment was the only matter before the conferees. The men who represented the circus organizations were empow- ered to make arrangements for all the circus men of the United States and Canada. KIT CARSON SOLD OUT. Cincinnati, Dec. 16. The Kit Carson Wild West Show is no more. It was sold at auction at Terrace Park, near this city. Buflalos, horses and mules of the outfit, ap- praised at $4,697.50, brought $4,452.75. There were 36 buyers. After paying expenses of care-taking, $3,607.61 is left to the credit of the estate. Three buffaloes were knocked down at $80, $70 and $50 apiece. A show- man bought them and had little com- petition. Draught horses' that had pulled band wagons and animal dens were in big demand. Several dairymen bought trick mules and said they would tackle the job of making them haul milk wagons. Then an ancient horse, crippled by falling from a box-car, was led out and the auctioneer apologized for his appearance. The crowd looked on sympathetically. None laughed. No- body bid. It looked like the poor old fellow was doomed for the fertilizer factory. "I'll give $1.25," said a young man from the country. "Going, going," droned the auctioneer; "sold for $1.25." The Kit Carson Show was thrown into bankruptcy in the Federal Court. ELKS BAN CARNIVALS. The Grand Lodge of the B. P. O. E. has placed a permanent ban on the car- nival. This action came after long con- sideration and is a surprise to the car- nival world as the Elks have been iden- tified in the promotion and production of carnivals since their origin. The cause is given that many of the smaller towns have used questionable methods in prize contests, etc., thus bringing reflection on the good name of the order. Former Skater Marries. Baltimore, Dec. 16. G. Milton Rogers, once in vaude- ville, was married here last Wednes- day to Aimee M. Calwcll. Both live in this city. The bridegroom is engaged in the oyster and produce business. He has won a number of prizes for roller skating and at one time was consid- ered one of the best in this city. CARNIVAL NOTES. Chicago, Dm. 16. Con. T. Kennedv arrived from New York and various parts In the Bast Dae. 21 and laft at onco for San Franclaco. Tba boye should not be surprised to see him have a big at- traction at the Exposition. Goo. will have a No. il show next season. It can't help being a good on a. Tha now show and will number among tha big onaa with the old beads back of lt--Vlc. Levitt and Henry Meyerhoff. There will be 25 can and some hand-carved fronts from England. Winter quarters at Brighton Beach, N. Y., Race Track. Spike Wagner, general agent of tha Inter- national Shows, arrived from the South and will spend a few weeks In Chicago. He baa not yet made his plans for tha coming sea- son. Lew Morris, the old-time side enow man, la among the boys at the Wellington and la looking fine. Felicl Bernard! left here Saturday to Join his wife at Kansas City and look after hla many concessions. Baba Del Oarlan and his entire Oriental troupe have opened up a store-room show on a very prominent corner on State street, Chi- cago. jj< • Harry O. Melville, Chicago manager of the New Toy Company, claims be has a new toy novelty for the coming aeaaon. Chas. F. Currana, manager of the National Amusement Co., Is apendlng a few weeks at Temple, Tex. For the first time In aeven years the Johnny J. Jones show closea and will apend a law weeks remodeling and buldllng new para- phernalia at Tampa. Fred Beckman and Bert Barl laft tba Windy City for Peru, Ind., to put on a reproduction of "The Daya of '40" under tha auspices of the Elka, for one week. The carnival topic la that tha lforrlaon hotsl will be the headquartera for tha boya aftsr the old Wellington leavea us. George Coleman, general agent of the Fran- cis Ferarle ahow, will leave Chicago Jan. 1 for New York. George J. Pollack, of the Rutherford Greater Showa, with headquartera In Pittsburgh, la expected In Chicago shortly. There will be some Christmas apread at tha Gunther bote) this year at Ban Antonio. Man- ning B. Plets la chairman of tha committee of arrangements. The third stand of the Relas and Rloa re- production of "The Daya of '40" will open at South Bend, Chrlatmaa Bra, nndsr the auspices of the Moose Lodge. CIRCUSES. Chicago, Dec. 10. George Degnon, contracting agent of tha 101 Wild West, leaves Chicago to apend tha rest of the winter In New York. Doc. Traband, promoter, with tba Kraosa Greater Shows, came in from St Louis to spend the holidays. J. C. Obrlean. of the Obrlean Greater Min- strel, showing under canvas, cloaed hla aeaaon and will winter his show at Brunswick* Qa. Steve Woods, general agent with tha Worth- am Shows, passed through New Orleans a few days ago on his way to New York. Kboda Royal Is at Hot 8prings, Ark. A. H. Halite Is back from South America. K. G. Burkoot Is still showing New Orleans and Is undecided as to when be will go Into winter quarters. Morris* Miller, proprietor of the Great American Shows, Is wintering his show In Hot Springe. The boys around the Wellington would like to hear from D. D. Dally, t of the Roberta United Shows. .Jnke Schelngold. after selling bis merry- go-round. hHH opened up a rulD coat store In Cleveland, Ohio. Sailor Hnrrls. lot superintendent for Oor- ninn'R Greater Shown, Is expected In Chicago noon. Tom Ilurrt. of the Tlarkoot Shows, baa BtnrU'd n rini«l<nl eonieoy In New Orleans and Ih doing fulr business. .lohn Z'-ngn has contracted to furnish bis hnnils for tlir«f carnival companies for next mason He Is now In New York making ar- raiiKcmcnt.9.