1908 Season - Revision history

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	\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Channing Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band		\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Channing Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band
	\| size = Over 100 acres		\| size = Over 100 acres
	\| theatermanager = ~~Vaughan Glaser<br />~~Jacob F. Luft		\| theatermanager = Jacob F. Luft
	}}		}}

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	\| year = 1908		\| year = 1908
	\| image =		\| image =
	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury~~, manager<br />Jacob F. Luft~~, manager		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager
	\| season = April 26, 1908 - Sept. 26, 1908		\| season = April 26, 1908 - Sept. 26, 1908
	\| postseason = Sept. 27, 1908 - Oct. 25, 1908		\| postseason = Sept. 27, 1908 - Oct. 25, 1908
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	\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Channing Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band		\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Channing Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band
	\| size = Over 100 acres		\| size = Over 100 acres
			\| theatermanager = Vaughan Glaser<br />Jacob F. Luft
	}}		}}

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	\| year = 1908		\| year = 1908
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	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president<br />William J. Dusenbury, manager<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager
	\| season = April 26, 1908 - Sept. 26, 1908		\| season = April 26, 1908 - Sept. 26, 1908
	\| postseason = Sept. 27, 1908 - Oct. 25, 1908		\| postseason = Sept. 27, 1908 - Oct. 25, 1908

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	{{#seo:\|description=The 1908 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 26, 1908, and closed on October 25, 1908. New attractions included the Loop-the-Loop and Infant Incubator}}		{{#seo:
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	{{#seo:\|description=The 1908 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 26, 1908, and closed on October 25, 1908. New attractions included the Loop-the-Loop, Infant Incubator~~, and others.~~}}		{{#seo:\|description=The 1908 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 26, 1908, and closed on October 25, 1908. New attractions included the Loop-the-Loop and Infant Incubator}}
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	* Zoological Garden		* Zoological Garden

	== Theater, Vaudeville~~, and Stunt Performances~~ ==		== Theater and Vaudeville ==

	===Olentangy Park Theater===		===Olentangy Park Theater===
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	'''Week of Aug. 31 (Closing Week):''' "Prince Karl" by Richard Mansfield.<ref>"Olentangy Park: Prince Karl." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 28, 1908. Page 16.</ref><ref name="aug27">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park/140064452/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' Aug. 27, 1908. Page 5. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref>		'''Week of Aug. 31 (Closing Week):''' "Prince Karl" by Richard Mansfield.<ref>"Olentangy Park: Prince Karl." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 28, 1908. Page 16.</ref><ref name="aug27">[https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-democrat-sentinel-olentangy-park/140064452/ "Olentangy Park."] ''The Democrat-Sentinel (Logan, Ohio).'' Aug. 27, 1908. Page 5. Accessed through Newspapers.com.</ref>

	==Music==		== Music ==

	During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and, starting the second week when the theater opened, the Channing Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening3" /> The ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' described the director of the Channing Ellery Band, Taddeo Di Girolamo, as having "artistic perceptions and with volcanic enthusiasm.<ref name="concerts0502">"Olentangy Park Concerts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The Channing Ellery Band performed until June 12.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 12, 1908. Page 18.</ref> Afterward, Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band provided open-air concerts, and two big orchestras played at the Dancing Pavilion and Theater.<ref name="doings" />		During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and, starting the second week when the theater opened, the Channing Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening3" /> The ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' described the director of the Channing Ellery Band, Taddeo Di Girolamo, as having "artistic perceptions and with volcanic enthusiasm.<ref name="concerts0502">"Olentangy Park Concerts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The Channing Ellery Band performed until June 12.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 12, 1908. Page 18.</ref> Afterward, Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band provided open-air concerts, and two big orchestras played at the Dancing Pavilion and Theater.<ref name="doings" />

	==Stunts and Outdoor Shows==		== Stunts and Outdoor Shows ==

	'''Week of May 5''' - James E. Hardy, the King of the Highwire, known as the "Hero of Niagara," performed free shows twice daily.<ref name="opening2" />		'''Week of May 5''' - James E. Hardy, the King of the Highwire, known as the "Hero of Niagara," performed free shows twice daily.<ref name="opening2" />

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	\| newattractions = [[Hindoo Mystery]]<br />[[Infant Incubator]]<br />[[Loop-the-Loop]]<br />[[Motion Picture Exhibit]] (Rebuilt)<br />[[Scenic Temple]]<br />[[Snake Den]]		\| newattractions = [[Hindoo Mystery]]<br />[[Infant Incubator]]<br />[[Loop-the-Loop]]<br />[[Motion Picture Exhibit]] (Rebuilt)<br />[[Scenic Temple]]<br />[[Snake Den]]
	\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company		\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company
	\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band		\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Channing Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band
	\| size = Over 100 acres		\| size = Over 100 acres
	}}		}}

	Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoo opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908,<ref name="opening1">"Olentangy Park: Opening of Season." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 12, 1908. Page 5.</ref> despite rainstorms that occurred throughout the day. The nearly 35,000 attendees that day were the highest the park had seen.<ref name="opening0427">"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 27, 1908. Page 11.</ref> During the opening, Fred Neddermeyer's Band and, starting the second week, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening2">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 19, 1908. Page 5.</ref><ref name="opening3">"Olentangy Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 22, 1908. Page 16.</ref>		Olentangy Park, Theater, and Zoo opened for the 1908 season on Sunday, April 26, 1908,<ref name="opening1">"Olentangy Park: Opening of Season." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 12, 1908. Page 5.</ref> despite rainstorms that occurred throughout the day. The nearly 35,000 attendees that day were the highest the park had seen.<ref name="opening0427">"Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 27, 1908. Page 11.</ref> During the opening, Fred Neddermeyer's Band and, starting the second week, the Channing Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening2">"Olentangy Park." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' April 19, 1908. Page 5.</ref><ref name="opening3">"Olentangy Opening." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 22, 1908. Page 16.</ref>

	The park closed for the season on Sunday, Sept. 27, 1908.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Sept. 20, 1908. Page 4.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 26, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The park opened for post-season "Special Sundays" on Oct. 4,<ref>"Olentangy Park and Zoo." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 3, 1908. Page 10.</ref>, 11, 18, and 25, 1908. The Dancing Pavilion was enclosed to allow operation in colder weather.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 11, 1908. Page 4.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 16, 1908. Page 20.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 24, 1908. Page 10.</ref>		The park closed for the season on Sunday, Sept. 27, 1908.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Sept. 20, 1908. Page 4.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 26, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The park opened for post-season "Special Sundays" on Oct. 4,<ref>"Olentangy Park and Zoo." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 3, 1908. Page 10.</ref>, 11, 18, and 25, 1908. The Dancing Pavilion was enclosed to allow operation in colder weather.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' Oct. 11, 1908. Page 4.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 16, 1908. Page 20.</ref><ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Oct. 24, 1908. Page 10.</ref>
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	===Opening Weeks===		===Opening Weeks===

	Bernard Begue and his wife, two noted operatic soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company from New York, joined the Ellery Band during the opening weeks. They were followed by Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan Company, performing "Romersholm" on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23.<ref name="theaterLogan" />		Bernard Begue and his wife, two noted operatic soloists from the Metropolitan Opera Company from New York, joined the Channing Ellery Band during the opening weeks. They were followed by Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan Company, performing "Romersholm" on Friday and Saturday, May 22 and 23.<ref name="theaterLogan" />

	===Vaudeville===		===Vaudeville===
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	==Music==		==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.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening3" /> The ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' described the director of the Ellery Band, Taddeo Di Girolamo, as having "artistic perceptions and with volcanic enthusiasm.<ref name="concerts0502">"Olentangy Park Concerts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The Ellery Band performed until June 12.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 12, 1908. Page 18.</ref> Afterward, Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band provided open-air concerts, and two big orchestras played at the Dancing Pavilion and Theater.<ref name="doings" />		During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and, starting the second week when the theater opened, the Channing Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening3" /> The ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' described the director of the Channing Ellery Band, Taddeo Di Girolamo, as having "artistic perceptions and with volcanic enthusiasm.<ref name="concerts0502">"Olentangy Park Concerts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The Channing Ellery Band performed until June 12.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 12, 1908. Page 18.</ref> Afterward, Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band provided open-air concerts, and two big orchestras played at the Dancing Pavilion and Theater.<ref name="doings" />

	==Stunts and Outdoor Shows==		==Stunts and Outdoor Shows==

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	====Week of June 22====		====Week of June 22====
	Joe Weber and his original New York company of ~~seventy-five~~ artists performed "The Burlesque of the Merry Widow." Prices ranged from {{Tooltip \|text = 25 cents\|tooltip = $8.74 in 2025 dollars}} to {{Tooltip \|text = $1.50\|tooltip = $52.41 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref name="doings" /><ref name="june19">Advertisement, ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 19, 1908. Page 18.</ref> The show featured Joe Weber, Lois Ewell, Lillian Russell, Dave Warfield, Sam Bernard, Fay Templeton, Louis Mann, Charles Bigelow, Albert Hart, Douglas Stevenson, Ada Henry, and others.<ref>"Coming Next Week." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 20, 1908. Page 10.</ref> George V. Hobert was responsible for the burlesque.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 21, 1908. Page 5.</ref><ref>Smythe, Penelope. 1908. "Olentangy Park: 'Merry Widow' Burlesque." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 23, 1908. Page 14.</ref><ref name="doings" />		Joe Weber and his original New York company of 75 artists performed "The Burlesque of the Merry Widow." Prices ranged from {{Tooltip \|text = 25 cents\|tooltip = $8.74 in 2025 dollars}} to {{Tooltip \|text = $1.50\|tooltip = $52.41 in 2025 dollars}}.<ref name="doings" /><ref name="june19">Advertisement, ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 19, 1908. Page 18.</ref> The show featured Joe Weber, Lois Ewell, Lillian Russell, Dave Warfield, Sam Bernard, Fay Templeton, Louis Mann, Charles Bigelow, Albert Hart, Douglas Stevenson, Ada Henry, and others.<ref>"Coming Next Week." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 20, 1908. Page 10.</ref> George V. Hobert was responsible for the burlesque.<ref>"Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 21, 1908. Page 5.</ref><ref>Smythe, Penelope. 1908. "Olentangy Park: 'Merry Widow' Burlesque." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 23, 1908. Page 14.</ref><ref name="doings" />

	It was originally by Henry W. Savage. Savage sued Joe Weber and Company for performing the opera outside of where the original opera had been played. The court said Savage was from New Jersey and did not have the jurisdiction to sue a New York City company in New Jersey. Savage planned to take the matter to the state courts, while Weber argued that his ability to put on the show and pay Savage royalties while in Chicago proved the opera could be performed outside of New York City.<ref>"Sues to Enjoin the 'Merry Widow.'" ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 23, 1908. Page 3.</ref><ref>"Merry Widow Case Again in Courts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 24, 1908. Page 13.</ref> For the third attempt to stop the show, the courts sided with Weber, allowing the company to complete their engagement.<ref>"Joe Weber Not Enjoined." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 25, 1908. Page 13.</ref> Savage sued for the fourth time for {{Tooltip \|text = $10,000\|tooltip = $349,418 in 2025 dollars}} in damages.<ref>"Savage Attaches Effects of Merry Widow Company." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 28, 1908. Page 1.</ref>		It was originally by Henry W. Savage. Savage sued Joe Weber and Company for performing the opera outside of where the original opera had been played. The court said Savage was from New Jersey and did not have the jurisdiction to sue a New York City company in New Jersey. Savage planned to take the matter to the state courts, while Weber argued that his ability to put on the show and pay Savage royalties while in Chicago proved the opera could be performed outside of New York City.<ref>"Sues to Enjoin the 'Merry Widow.'" ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 23, 1908. Page 3.</ref><ref>"Merry Widow Case Again in Courts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 24, 1908. Page 13.</ref> For the third attempt to stop the show, the courts sided with Weber, allowing the company to complete their engagement.<ref>"Joe Weber Not Enjoined." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 25, 1908. Page 13.</ref> Savage sued for the fourth time for {{Tooltip \|text = $10,000\|tooltip = $349,418 in 2025 dollars}} in damages.<ref>"Savage Attaches Effects of Merry Widow Company." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 28, 1908. Page 1.</ref>

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	\| season = April 26, 1908 - Sept. 26, 1908		\| season = April 26, 1908 - Sept. 26, 1908
	\| postseason = Sept. 27, 1908 - Oct. 25, 1908		\| postseason = Sept. 27, 1908 - Oct. 25, 1908
	\| newattractions = ~~Battle Scenes of the Republic<br />~~[[Hindoo Mystery]]<br />[[Infant Incubator]]<br />[[Loop-the-Loop]]<br />[[Motion Picture Exhibit]] (Rebuilt)<br />[[Snake Den]]		\| newattractions = [[Hindoo Mystery]]<br />[[Infant Incubator]]<br />[[Loop-the-Loop]]<br />[[Motion Picture Exhibit]] (Rebuilt)<br />[[Scenic Temple]]<br />[[Snake Den]]
	\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company		\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company
	\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band		\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band

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	\| newattractions = Battle Scenes of the Republic<br />[[Hindoo Mystery]]<br />[[Infant Incubator]]<br />[[Loop-the-Loop]]<br />[[Motion Picture Exhibit]] (Rebuilt)<br />[[Snake Den]]		\| newattractions = Battle Scenes of the Republic<br />[[Hindoo Mystery]]<br />[[Infant Incubator]]<br />[[Loop-the-Loop]]<br />[[Motion Picture Exhibit]] (Rebuilt)<br />[[Snake Den]]
	\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company		\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company
	\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Ellery Band<br />W. S. Powell's Big Union Band		\| band = Fred Neddermeyer's Famous Band<br />Ellery Band<br />Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band
	\| size = Over 100 acres		\| size = Over 100 acres
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	==Music==		==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.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening3" /> The ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' described the director of the Ellery Band, Taddeo Di Girolamo, as having "artistic perceptions and with volcanic enthusiasm.<ref name="concerts0502">"Olentangy Park Concerts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The Ellery Band performed until June 12.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 12, 1908. Page 18.</ref> Afterward, W. S. Powell's Big Union Band provided open-air concerts, and two big orchestras played at the Dancing Pavilion and Theater.<ref name="doings" />		During the opening, Neddermeyer's Band and, starting the second week when the theater opened, the Ellery Band, both performed free concerts twice daily.<ref name="opening1" /><ref name="opening3" /> The ''Columbus Evening Dispatch'' described the director of the Ellery Band, Taddeo Di Girolamo, as having "artistic perceptions and with volcanic enthusiasm.<ref name="concerts0502">"Olentangy Park Concerts." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 2, 1908. Page 10.</ref> The Ellery Band performed until June 12.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 12, 1908. Page 18.</ref> Afterward, Wendell S. Powell's Big Union Band provided open-air concerts, and two big orchestras played at the Dancing Pavilion and Theater.<ref name="doings" />

	==Stunts and Outdoor Shows==		==Stunts and Outdoor Shows==