Show World (July 1909)

We Always Twinkle || W ~? R I Hicksville Star PRINTS ALL THE NEWS WHAT’S FIT TO NO. Vol. I. No. 1 HICKSVILLE, JULY 31. 10 O’Clock Edition NEXT WEEK THE GRATE STORY “JANE AIR’ A VIOLENCE PREVENTED BY DODE FISKE, LAST TUESDAY Riot Almost Occurs Because I l Will Not Buy Sawdust for Feed. A small-sized riot nearly occurred last Tuesday, in front of the Post Office and if it had not been for the interference of Dode Fiske, some one would have been wearing a pair of damaged optics. Mr. Haag, owner of a merry-go- round, which is gladdening the hearts of the little ones on the Wallace lot, the kind of stuff which he sells, “thank goodness.” This party is always ready to sting people, as he did Hemp Bros, circus last summer; half mid¬ dlings and half sawdust. We say, let the people of this beautiful town show hospitality to every one, and we hope that Mr. Haag and his merry-go- round will remain with us until fall. HICKSVILLE STAR. Harry J. Bryan, Editor. Printery and offices, middle of Lake Smudge. To reach the editorial rooms, swim or take row boat. Rates for Subscription: The Hicks¬ ville Star will be delivered for $9.35 per year. We positively refuse to ac¬ cept turnips or cord wood in exchange for subscription. SALUTATORY. Appreciating the fact that the good people of this community have been living in darkness, we come forth this week with the first issue of the “Hicks¬ ville Star,” to scintillate and enlighten those who are fortunate enough to peruse its columns. The Star is backed by money and gray matter and is, and always will be, an independent and an original weekly paper. Our editorial staff consists of writ¬ ers who are especially adapted to the various branches of journalism which they pursue. Nothing has or will transpire but what will be mentioned in the columns of this valuable and conservative newspaper. We trust that the “Hicksville Star” will meet with your approval and the greatest encouragement that you can offer us is to send in your subscrip- HOD NEWMAN IS NOW OUR NEW FIRE CHIEF. Hod Newman has been elected Chief of our Volunteer Fire Depart¬ ment. Horace says, that he needs two more volunteers; seven men are not enough to handle 300 feet of hose and pump water. Horace is right, if it is any accommodation, we will let our devil off at any time there is a fire excepting publication day. OPERA HOUSE SHOWS. The following attractions have been booked to appear at our Opera this season: “The Switchman’s Daugh¬ ter,” Aug. 8; Tommy Richards, Jubi¬ lee Singers, Aug. 15; “East Lynne,” Aug. 20; Gee Whiz Burlesque Com¬ pany, Aug. 26; “A Ferocious Villian,” Aug. 30; Pansy Goodheart Repertoire Company, Sept. 4 and week; “Uncle Tom’s Cabin,” Sept. 14; Claude Mel- notte, in “Hamlet,” Sept. 20; Brewer’s “Ten Nights in a Barroom,” Sept. 25; Haymakers Dance, Sept. 27; Films, Moving Pictures, Sept. 30; “Why She Left Him,” Oct. 2; “Down By the Mill,” Oct. 8; “A Blue House,” Oct. 14; “Salome Opera Company,” Oct. 20; German Glass Blowers, Nov. 4; “Monte Cristo,” Nov. 10; “Sallie, the Poor Shop Girl” (classic), Nov. 15; Peanuckle, the Magician, Nov. 20; Little Wonder Medicine Company, Nov. 26 and week; Little Bright Eyes Comedy Company, December 5; Dan Thompson in “Si Spruceby.” Manager Ed. More, our popular local purveyor of amusements, is to be congratulated for booking so many first class attractions. Last season there was a scarcitv of shows and we forgive him for those that did play here; however, he will offer us the best this season and it is the duty of all patrons of art to turn out. Ed says he can’t live on the revenue of the electric sign. was insulted by one of our village board (nearly every one knows his name). This certain trouble hunter made several remarks that were of¬ fensive to Mr. Haag, and he resented them. There were a few blows ex¬ changed, but no blood shed. In the scuffle, a poor inoffensive Indian who has been standing in front of Frank¬ lin’s smokehouse (for ten years or more), was knocked through the to¬ bacco store window, unfortunately for the red man, he carried no accident insurance and like a gentleman he said nothing to prolong the trouble. It’s a shame, when a gentleman like Mr. Haag, can’t come to our village with his hobby horses and be treated right. Why did our meddlesome city father insult and accost Mr. Haag in such a manner? He had a reason. Are our readers aware of the fact, that the Czar of our community, sells hay and feed? Hobby horses don’t eat The sweet music of the organ is just as good if not better than a band concert. PERKINS BREECHES HIS PROMISE. Mandy Green, has sued John Per¬ kins for breach of promise and the case will come up later. Watch the papers for day and date. Miss Green who is a most docile creature says that Josh has been paying attention to her since last home coming week, and upon numerous occasions he has taken her to the different festivities, and that on or about the tenth of last month said Joshua borrowed from her the sum of $2.00 under the pretense of purchasing a wedding ring, and up to the present time he has failed to make good. There will be excursions on all railroads during this interest- PERT PERSONALS. Crops look well, harvest time is Our cider mill will open Sept. 5.* Lilly Russell, left town today ® purchase some new horses. Freddie Wildman, who is now lo¬ cated at Swanville, was in town yes- Owen More has gone into bank¬ ruptcy; cause, shortness of cash. ■ Cliff Gordon, has received his new star, and will be on duty every night at the Opery. The playgoers will be ever thankful to Cliff, if he will keep the boys from chucking peanuts, Jane Hawkins, is doing a rushing business these days; she is selling eatables to a lot of campers from Chicago; they are stationed at Turtle Lake. She says that they are show folks as they are opposed to prunes. Our young ladies literary club, will meet at Dealia Pringle’s house, Tues¬ day night. Florence Irwin will recite, “Canst Thou Forget,” and Dora Thorne will read the first thirty-twll,' pages from East Lynne. Fatty Felix, the big boy of our village is around wearing a pair of blue goggles. A little bird told US that Fatty was in Chicago last week and took in all the parks, not over¬ looking the “Salome” dance at White City. FRONT STEPS STOLEN FROM THE TOWN HALL. We Offer Reward for Arrest of Those Who Depredated Public Building. Some mean cuss, who had nothing# do only to commit depredations, stole the front steps of the Town Hall last night. When our industrious village clerk, who has a wooden leg, tried to enter the building, he was obliged to call for assistance. This is one of the worst robberies that has taken place in Hicksville and this paper will give a year’s subscription, for the ar¬ rest and conviction of the rascal who did the work. ANSWERS TO QUERIES. If You Know More Than We Do, Don’t Ask Questions. H. W. M.—No, Eddie Foy did not play “Hamlet,” he tried to, but his nerve failed him. C. W. A.—We know of no hair tonic by that name. Write to John D., he will be glad to furnish you. A Gladhand.—If he charged you $25.00 for a six cylinder automobile, ® soaked you. Yes, he should give you four new tires and pay the wheel ta^, after doing this he is making money. Sincere.—We never give the age of those in the public’s eye. She was the original little Eva, and is now doing soubrettes with some company in the West. Therese.—July 4, 1823, fell on Christmas. We no of no way that you can get on the stage, but don’t lose your shape—it is bad form, Baroness.—We cannot advise yon to get married. You can get a good oil stove for $3.00. Thadus.—Atlantic City is not the capitol of Rhode Island. You are thinking of Slamville, Maine.