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Joe Weber and his original New York company of 75 artists performed "The Burlesque of the Merry Widow," arranged with Henry W. Savage. Prices ranged from 25 cents ($8.34 in 2023) to $1.50 ($50).<ref name="june19">Ad, ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 19 June 1908. Pg. 18.</ref>
Joe Weber and his original New York company of 75 artists performed "The Burlesque of the Merry Widow," arranged with Henry W. Savage. Prices ranged from 25 cents ($8.34 in 2023) to $1.50 ($50).<ref name="june19">Ad. ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 19 June 1908. Pg. 18.</ref> The show featured Lillian Russell, Dave Warfield, Sam Bernard, Fay Templeton, Louis Mann, Charles Bigelow, and others.<ref name="june20">"Coming Next Week." ''The Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' 20 June 1908. Pg. 10.</ref>


==Music==
==Music==

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1908 Season Season
Leadership Joseph W. Dusenbury, president
Will J. Dusenbury, secretary
The Olentangy Park Company
New Attractions Loop-the-Loop
Infant Incubator
Motion Picture Exhibit (Rebuilt)
Battle Scenes of the Republic
Snake Den
Stock Company Vaghan Glaser Stock Company
Band(s) Neddermeyer's Band
Ellery Band

The Olentangy Park and Zoo opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908,[1] despite rainstorms that occurred throughout the day. The nearly 35,000 attendees that day was the highest the park had seen.[2] During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.[1][3][4]

The Columbus City Council once again looked at annexing Milo, Grogan, Indianola, Summit, and other territories, including the park grounds.[5]

Rides and Attractions

New Rides and Attractions

The new attractions for 1908 included the Loop-the-Loop, Infant Incubator, Battle Scenes of the Republic, and the Snake Den. The Motion Picture Exhibit was rebuilt after the previous year's fire.[6]The Infant Incubator and Motion Picture Exhibit opened May 2.[7]

Fantasma or House of Hindoo Mystery

The Columbus Evening Dispatch reported that a "genuine Hindoo, 'T'Ishi, the wizard of India" performed at the "new Fantasma." The performance included "Hindoo occultism and necromancy," power of suggestion on audience members, magic acts, and an escape act where he'd escape from a large black bag and ropes. It took place in the original Fantasma building, which was renamed the "House of Hindoo Mystery."[8]

Other Rides and Attractions

Olentangy Park Theater

Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater

Vaudeville performed for eight days starting Sunday, June 14.[9]

The Vaughan Glaser Stock Company returned for another season of 12 weeks starting on June 29.[10][1][11]

Members:

  • William Deming
  • Frank Camp
  • Kate Blancke
  • Helen Wilton

Performances

Week of June 14

Performers:[12]

  • Robert and Louise Rogers, in their playlet, "Out of Sight"
  • Grothus and Frizell - canceled after first performance
  • Soto Sunetaro and Co., Japanese performers
  • Herbert and Willing, Blackface comedians and dancers, in a sketch, "Oh, Ma-a-n"
  • Ansel and Dorain, hand-balancing
  • Emory White, tenor; Nicholas Zan, baritone; Elaine Von Thiele - three Gypsy fortune tellers, singing in light opera, "Memory," "Torcador," (a song from Carmen), and "Lucia"
  • Troup of "Lilliputians" (little people), entertainers, included a boxing match
  • The Jessie Kellar Troupe, bicyclists
  • Little Eva Prout, singing new songs, including "Bon Bon Buddy" in boy's clothes, "Late Hours," and "Be Sweet to Me, Kid" (later in the week)[13]

Week of June 22

Joe Weber and his original New York company of 75 artists performed "The Burlesque of the Merry Widow," arranged with Henry W. Savage. Prices ranged from 25 cents ($8.34 in 2023) to $1.50 ($50).[14] The show featured Lillian Russell, Dave Warfield, Sam Bernard, Fay Templeton, Louis Mann, Charles Bigelow, and others.[15]

Music

During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and starting the second week when the theater opened, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.[1][4] The Columbus Evening Dispatch described the director of the Ellery Band, Taddeo Di Girolamo, as having "artistic perceptions and with volcanic enthusiasm.[7] The Ellery Band performed until June 12.[16]

Stunts and Outdoor Shows

Starting week of May 5, 1908, James E. Hardy, the King of the Highwire, known as the "Hero of Niagara," performed free shows twice daily.[3]

Activities

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Olentangy Park: Opening of Season." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.
  2. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 27 April 1908. Pg. 11.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Sunday Dispatch. 19 April 1908. Pg. 5.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Olentangy Opening." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 22 April 1908. Pg. 16.
  5. ↑ "Annexation to Have Hearing." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 3 April 1908. Pg. 8.
  6. ↑ "Olentangy Park." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 12 April 1908. Pg. 5.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Olentangy Park Concerts." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 2 May 1908. Pg. 10.
  8. ↑ "Olentangy." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 19 June 1908. Pg. 18.
  9. ↑ Ad. The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 12 June 1908. Pg. 18.
  10. ↑ "Vaghan Glaser Will Come Back." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 10 January 1908. Pg. 8.
  11. ↑ "Olentangy Stock Company." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 10 June 1908. Pg. 14.
  12. ↑ "Olentangy Stock Company." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 15 June 1908. Pg. 12.
  13. ↑ "Notes." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 16 June 1908. Pg. 16.
  14. ↑ Ad. The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 19 June 1908. Pg. 18.
  15. ↑ "Coming Next Week." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 20 June 1908. Pg. 10.
  16. ↑ "Olentangy." The Columbus Evening Dispatch. 12 June 1908. Pg. 18.
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