Omaha daily bee., 1888-04-07

speaking Of minstrels," said an old citizen 10
a reporter several days ago, do you know that
we have some very fine talent in that line right
here in Omahs2 / went to the Goodall benefit on
last Monday night and saw there as fine a min.
strel show as I have had the pleasure of attend
ing for many a day. | did think Of going TO the
Press Club benefit, but have been bored so often
lately by some of the would be minstrel COM
panies that ! expected II would be only a poor
repetition Of the old chestnut, but when read
the newspaper comments the next day l was
benefit and must say it was fine, and reminded
me of the old time boys, such as Birch, WambO
and Backus, and other boys OF their ilk who are
now dead or too old TO go on the boards any
ON looking into the matter the reporter, who
had been out OF the city at the time of both en-
tertainments, found the following compliment
airy notice from the Bee of February 18th, OF one
is night watch nan at the Bee office, aud is really
"Mr. George Gellenbeck was especially funny
and kept the audience in an uproar during his
TO his intimate friends It has been known for
many months that Mr.. Gelenbeck was possessed
OF the ability which might in the future secure
for him a position OF prominence in the amuse.
ment line and on several occasions he has dis
played exceptional powers as q caterer to amuse.
ment loving public. In the entertainment OF
last night George Gellenbeck surprised the most
sanguine hopes of his most intimate friends and
proved, In every part he assumed. his perfect
right to a cordial. recognition from all who APP.
prsciate genius, Mr.; Gellen6ecs Is a born m ~:
The reporter met Mr.. Gerlenbeck. whom he
found to be a perfect gentleman, fairly briming
over with good nature, and learned the following
bit of history Pertaining to his life that Is not
eHaf have been playing the banjo and guitar for
a long time" said Mr.. Gellenbeck, and have
taught u large number of, young people here in
Omaha. l have appeared ON the stage several
times, but not very often, as my duties do not
allow me much time in the evening. l play the
mandolin also, and have been quite a singer in
my time, but for a long time ! was unable to sing
on account of my throat. l have been troubled
for a long time with an affection of the head and
throat that had almost completely destroyed my
vocal powers, and when | was asked to take part
in our first entertainment l declined for the rea,
could scarcely speak loud enough for people to
understand me In ordinary conversation, but on
being pressed to take part ! at last consented on
condition that | would not be given any part in
which | would have to exercise my vocal powers
About that time ] began treatment with DR.. J.
which was catarrh, and | had 1t bad, too, let me
toll you. II it had not been for their successful
treatment could not have appeared at either
entertainment and would not have received the
complimentary notice you speak of. Why, was
'TlI tell you how 1t was. 1t was in this way. 1
was continually catching cold, aud could not
understand it, OF course, WAS continually
care to avoid it. ON the slightest exposure my
nose would stop up, and then the water would
RUN andt IRON my pose Ssd IN IS su nse q Wsrs so nr rma5 5ns
that it raised the price of them in the wholesale
market. Soon 1 had a cold all the time, and the
W nc liilChGl dili " IN W tlioN U
would blow and blow my nose until it would
send pains up into my ears and the top of my
head. My nose would feel hot and dry, and my
throat almost raw, My nose would itch, and al.
ways felt as IL there was something in it that
didn't belong there. l had pains over my eyes,
and a feeling of heaviness in the top of my head.
Sometimes one nostril would be mewha open,
and would feel a lettle better, but the first
I hawk and spitS Wen. / should snlcker! It
was all the time, but l could never clear my
throat. Why, 1 would awake up days almost
choked, it bothered me SO, and l never felt as IL
! had had any rest at all. My appetite was poor,
l coughed a good deal, and in fact, was q broken
up community.
"well, as I said, I began treatment with DIR.
Mccoy and his associates at their Office in the
Range block, and when the time came for our
first entertainment l was in excellent condition
for it, and-well,t the notice you speak of tells the
today am feeling elegant. i have no more of
the symptoms l told you of. l do not hawk and
spit any more, and the pains in my head are all
gone, and to make q long story short, / am feel
ing better to-day than | have for a number of
years. After thanking Mr.. Gellenbeck for his
kindness and information. and receiving a
promise of u comp to the next entertainment
In which he takes part, the reporter left him..