Webmaster’s Note: The graphics included here were not part of the original article and were added for this viewing. Also, this article is reprinted as it originally appeared in The Cleveland Press, Friday, July 30, 1909.
Note: The first concessions to go from the park when the Humphreys took over in 1901 were those that sold beer, wine, and liquor. The German Village, which was at the park from the opening day in 1895 was closed. No alcohol could be purchased in the park and anyone who chose to have a drink or two before entering the park were denied admission, they were most unwelcome.
In 1901 Lake Shore Boulevard was a dirt road. Across the street from the park stood a tavern run by Peter Schmitt. Reference: “Euclid Beach Park is closed for the season”, Copyright©1977 Amusement Park Books, Inc. which is: Lee O. Bush, Edward C. Chukayne, Russell Allon Hehr, and Richard F. Hershey.
Reprinted in The Arch, Euclid Beach Park Now’s quarterly newsletter: Volume 10, Issue 3, Spring 1999.
One stand guard at gate, others contain names of ostracized rum drinkers.
A searchlight, a sign and increased force of stalwart special cops are being used by the Euclid Beach Park management to prevent patrons of Peter Schmitt’s saloon, across the road, from entering the park.
The prohibition not only applies to those who leave the park for a drink and try to return. The order of the park management is that any person entering Schmitt’s place shall again not return at any time of be permitted in Euclid Beach Park.
Descriptions and names of those entering the Schmitt’s saloon are being taken constantly. The descriptions are then placed on the blacklist of the park.
One of the park campers was seen by David Humphrey (Note 1) to enter the saloon Thursday night. “The young man will be kept out of the dancing pavilion until he appears at the office, apologizes and promises never to enter the saloon again” said Humphrey.
SEARCHLIGHT IS KEPT BUSY
A searchlight in the park is constantly playing upon the saloon and park entrances at night to aid officers in the enforcing the rule.
Men who have taken their wives or sweethearts to the park and then have gone outside for a drink have dropped into a dilemma. They haven’t been permitted to return long enough to make explanations to their women friends.
Some have waited at the entrance until the women, in alarm at their absence, have come out to go home. Others in disgust have departed, leaving their women to get home the best way they could.
CAN’T GET HATS
There was a fight Thursday night at the gate, and the young man whose girl was still in the park, was badly worsted by the officer. Baskets and clothing left behind by the thirst remain in the park in spite of the heated explanations. Some have been compelled to take cars home without coats and hats.
A big sign over the entrance now reads in both directions. “Any person patronizing the saloon across the street will not be allowed to re-enter the park.” (Note 2)
Note 1: David Humphrey was the younger brother of Dudley S. Humphrey II
Note 2: In the book “Euclid Beach Park is closed for the season” there is a photo showing a sign mounted to a post with the wording which appears on the graphic.
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