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===Religious Pushback===
===Religious Pushback===
The Pastors' Union of between 30 and 35 ministers wanted to shut down aspects they did not agree with in the city such as baseball on Sundays. They also wanted to restrict Olentangy Park, its theater, and the new Dancing Pavilion.<ref>"Ministers Union Prepares to Stop Sunday Baseball." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 1 April 1907. Pg. 6.</ref>
The Pastors' Union of between 30 and 35 ministers wanted to shut down aspects they did not agree with in the city such as baseball on Sundays. They also wanted to restrict Olentangy Park, its theater, and the new Dancing Pavilion.<ref>"Ministers Union Prepares to Stop Sunday Baseball." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 1 April 1907. Pg. 6.</ref>
===Arrests===
John K. Good, a waiter/special officer at the park restaurant, was arrested in May for stealing small sums of money and storing it in his socks. He had been stealing money for a month.<ref>"Used His Socks for Money Bank." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' 26 May 1907. Pg. 18.</ref>
===Deaths===
Actress Edna Wilson, 16, of the Kiralfy Ballet Company was found dead in the bathtub at the Bryden Hotel on the morning of Sunday, May 26, 1907. It was unknown if it was from suicide or from passing out from heart trouble, something she had suffered in the past. She and her husband, George, eloped in March of that year after knowing each other for four months and his father was the company's stage director. The couple performed a sketch and she also performed in the chorus. The husband was charged with embezzlement for stealing money from another engagement and was to go to trial in June. The members of the company said the actress threatened suicide often, but her mother believes her death was the result of foul play. The company canceled its Sunday night performance at the theater, disbanded, and returned to Pittsburgh.<ref>"Coroner Making Investigation of Actress' Death." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 27 May 1907. Pg. 1, 6.</ref>


==Rides and Attractions==
==Rides and Attractions==

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1907 Season Season
Leadership Joseph W. Dusenbury, president
Will J. Dusenbury, secretary
The Olentangy Park Company
New Attractions Second Dancing Pavilion
Igorrote Village
Theater Manager Harry Demuth

The Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoological Garden opened for the 1906 season on Sunday, April 28, 1907.[1]... Band performed free concerts twice daily during the opening week. Harry Demuth was the theater manager.[1]

Notable Events

Religious Pushback

The Pastors' Union of between 30 and 35 ministers wanted to shut down aspects they did not agree with in the city such as baseball on Sundays. They also wanted to restrict Olentangy Park, its theater, and the new Dancing Pavilion.[2]

Arrests

John K. Good, a waiter/special officer at the park restaurant, was arrested in May for stealing small sums of money and storing it in his socks. He had been stealing money for a month.[3]

Deaths

Actress Edna Wilson, 16, of the Kiralfy Ballet Company was found dead in the bathtub at the Bryden Hotel on the morning of Sunday, May 26, 1907. It was unknown if it was from suicide or from passing out from heart trouble, something she had suffered in the past. She and her husband, George, eloped in March of that year after knowing each other for four months and his father was the company's stage director. The couple performed a sketch and she also performed in the chorus. The husband was charged with embezzlement for stealing money from another engagement and was to go to trial in June. The members of the company said the actress threatened suicide often, but her mother believes her death was the result of foul play. The company canceled its Sunday night performance at the theater, disbanded, and returned to Pittsburgh.[4]

Rides and Attractions

Other Rides and Attractions

Olentangy Park Theater

Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater

Harry Demuth was the theater manager for the 1907 season. He was the theater manager when the company controlled both Minerva and Olentangy parks.[1]

Performances

Vaudeville

Week of ...

Acts and performances:

  • Performers

Music

The Columbus local of the American Federation of Musicians signed a contract to furnish a big band for the 1907 season. The contract said if an insufficient amount of members can be found, it can be an international search. Traveling bands were also sought for short engagements.[5]

New Dancing Pavilion

Main Article: Dancing Pavilion (Second)

The new Dancing Pavilion opened for the 1907 season.[1]

Stunts

Activities

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Olentangy Park to Be Opened April 28." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 29 March 1907. Pg. 16.
  2. ↑ "Ministers Union Prepares to Stop Sunday Baseball." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 1 April 1907. Pg. 6.
  3. ↑ "Used His Socks for Money Bank." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 26 May 1907. Pg. 18.
  4. ↑ "Coroner Making Investigation of Actress' Death." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 27 May 1907. Pg. 1, 6.
  5. ↑ "Union Musicians for Olentangy." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 7 March 1907. Pg. 3.
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