The Billboard 1915-06-26: Vol 27 Iss 26 (1915-06-26)

JUNE 26, 1915. The Billboard WARREN PATRICK DIES SUDDENLY IN CHICAGO FROM LYSOL POISONING (Continued from page 3.) sons for disappearing and his whereabouts, but either be could not or would not give any nformation. ' Upon his arrival the doctor also questioned him, but without success. He diagnosed hie case as extreme nervousness and dyspepsia, due to over-indulgence in stimulants, got Patrick to bed and then stepped into the hall with Mrs. Patrick to write a prescription and give his directions as to how best to handle the patient. While they Were gone Patrick rose from bed, entered the bathroom, swallowed a _ large draught of lysol, and was found there a few minutes later writhing in great agony. He became unconscious and expired shortly after they got him back in bed. ‘ The remains were removed to Hamburg's Morand there tuary Chapel, 4649 Prairie avenue, the Coroner's inquest wag held. The verdict was suicide while temporarily insane, As soon as Patrick's death was reported the Showmen’s League took full charge of the funeral arrangements and assumed all the cost of same by vote of the governors. viz.: E. C. Talbot, John Miller, M. Watkins, James T. Clyde, Charles Armstrong, W. J. Sweeney, Lew Nichols and Ed Newman, atm as soom.gs they were informed that it was Mrs. Patsick’s wish to have the remains interred at California, Mo., where ber parents reside, arrangements to that end were perfected and W. J. Sweeney delegated to accompany them to their destination. The funeral services were held from the Mortuary Chapel above mentioned Sunday, June 20, and the remains shipped that same night via the Wabash at 9 o'clock. The flowers were many and beautiful, Louis Namety, a tailor bas been found and says Pat was with him from Monday of this week until the time he was found on Thirtyfirst street Friday. He came in to Namety’s tailor shop, which fs located at Thirty-first, near Rhodes avenue, about 7 o'clock Monday evening, and he and Pat went out to a nearby cafe and had a few drinks. getting home at 12:30. Pat remained with him the rest of the week sleeping at his house every night, and was with him up to the day he was found by the detective from Mr. Brownlee's office. Namety claims that Pat had not teen drinking hard at any time during theweek, and that on Friday, the day of his suicide. be was in his company the entire day and that Pat had only had three drinks that day; he was taking the third when these peope came in and found him. , Namety disagrees with the testimony of Doctor’ Monash that Pat had evidenty been suffering from excessive indulgence in liquor. Warren Augustus Patrick was born at Deeatur. IL, October 9, 1873. His father died when he was two years old. His mother married a gentleman by the name of Clithero, and later removed to Jonesville, Wis.. were he was educated. His first experience in the show business was with the Ringling Bros. His first venture in journalism was a Chicago representative of The Billboard. He then started his own paper, called The Show World. and after it was discontinued he became Western manager of The Clipper. In order to silence and set at rest all reports to the contrary, John B,. Warren wants it distinetly understood that a thorough investigation of Patrick's accounts with the Showmen’s League. made by A. T. Wright. secretary pro tem. discloses everything ts absolutely straight. A report gained credence on Sunday that Patrick's life insurance amounted to $10,000 fully paid up, and that the Coroner's verdict of temporary insanity would enable the widow to collect £15,000 accident insurance in addition. but it could not be verified. TELEGRAMS RECEIVED AT THE BILLBOARD'S CINCINNATI OFFICE: Leaveraworth. Kan., June 20, 1915. EXiitor The Billboard Cincinnati. 0. Shocked to receive wire re. Warren A. Patrick’s death. There never will be another Warren. He was a gentleman, 4 writer, kn entertainer and always the showmen’s good friend. W. PARKER. Editor The Billboard, r Cincinnati, Obie. Convey our deepest sympathy to the widow and daughter. Sending flowers through your Chicago office. RICE & DORE. San Francisco, Cal., June 19, 1915. Billboard Pub. Co.. Cincinnati, 0. The Pals and show folks in general here in San Francisco and the Bxposition learn with regret the demise of Warren A. Patrick. Contributions for the relief of the family will be forwarded to Mr. Hildreth, Chicago representative of the Billboard. SAM C. HALLER. Champaign. I11., June 19, 1915. Rillboard Pub. Co., Cincinnati, O. Entire company greatly sbocked to hear of death of Warren-A. Patrick... I have received contributions amounting to sixty-five dollars, with prospects of additional contributions. Too late today to wire money, but will wire it to Mr, Hildreth Monday. Have instracted him to use his own discretion as to amount for flowers and family. CON T. KENNEDY. The following expressions of sympathy were received at the Chicago office of The Billboard: “The members of the Great Patterson Showe desire to extend to yourself and daughter our sincere sympathy. We ate greatly shocked and filled with sorrow on receipt of the news. We feel that our profession has lost a valuable representative with the death of your husband. JAMES PATTERSON." “Patrick's death an awful shock.—RICE & DORE."’ “Entire company shocked to hear of death of Patrick. Will you kindly convey our deepest sympathy to his family.—CON T. KENNEDY." “Greatly shocked at Warren's death You and the showmen of America have our heartfelt sympathy.—CHARLES W. PARKER.” * “Passing away of Warren Patrick was a great shock and personal loss to me; The World at Home Shows join me in expressions of sincere sympathy and extend heartfelt condolence to his family."—W. JUDKINS HEWITT.” “A great heart lost. I can not find words to express my feelings.—DR. MAX THOREK.” “Can net expres# our loss. Patrick was one grand seul. Always there with the boost. Never knocked..-W. M. QUINN.” “Greatly grieved at the news of Patrick's death. I came in contact with him in the moving picture industry. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to any one connected with the show business.—-ROBERT LEVY.” “Patrick was one of my nearest and dearest friends. I had a great regard for him, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him. DUFFIELD.” ‘Knew him for years and was always a warm personal friend and admirer of him, as was also my brother, James Kilpatrick, who is now in Australia. He was a noble-hearted fellow. Always doing something for showmen, even to the neglect of his own welfare.—CHAS. G. KILPATRICK.” “A great shock to all, and a distinct loss to all show folks.—JAMES T. CLYDE.” “‘We bave lost a real friend. Not to know Warren A. Patrick was to miss knowing the best man in the show worlkd.—E, C. TALBOT.” “I have known him many years. His wag a most lovable character. He was a close personal friend and I shall miss him very much. He was one of the founders of the Showmen’s League and a well-wisher of every showman in the field, with a hand and a heart always MIL “I have known Pat for eighteen years, not as a friend, but as a pal, There was nothing mere delightful to me than to be in his company on visits to shows, and Pat and I have visited them all in over forty States. God te with him ‘till we meet egain.—WALTER F. DRIVER. Vice-President of the U. S. Tent and Awning Co.”’ “Mighty sorry to lose him. We have been friends for ten years or more, and there were no hearts made larger than his.—P. A. HENRY.” There was no man better liked and no one ean say differently. He was a great fellow. and no person in need ever had to go further than Pat.—T. 8, PRATT.” se “I first made Pat’s acquaintance with the Sells Show in "93, and I always found that, like his name, he always stood pat for all that was square and upright. He was my dearest friend, and he and his family had planned to spend a few weeks with us this summer at our summer place. His death is the greatest loss the Showmen’s League has ever seuffered.—LEW D. NICHOLS.”" “I’m stunned, I] can’t bring mysef to realize that one of the real good fellows has gone. What a pal he was to everybody who knew him. He was always there with a kind word and even the most menial employee on the lot could rightly consider him his friend.—_CHARLES M’CURRAN.” “4 man and a friend—every inch of him. One of the best has gone.—FRANK ALBERTS.” “Warren A. Patrick, a man of sterling worth. A good, clean competitor and one of the best the time that fate polnted its finger.—JOHN LER.” SUUUTUCUEDUSTUAUUEOGUOADAAEUALOCDUOUENOUCOOGUEOECOUCUUOUOOUEOEOUOOUCOEEOOEOOEOOOUED EAU OSUOET EEO CHICAGO MAKES OVERTURES And Evinces a Desire To Lift Embargo on Tent Shows ment. fact was brought out. tent as a shelter. them to open up. this. with ropes.—The Editors. Chicago, June 20.—Official Chicago does not want to work any unnecessary hardships on tent show folks and is willimg to listen to any suggestions that will allow the city to be opened to this form of amuseA call on A. F. Olsen, of the Building Department of the City Hall, found that gentleman in a very receptive mood and the above During the conversation he called attention to a ruling of the Supreme Court of Massachusetts that probably every showman is already familiar with. clared a building and as all buildings housing shows must be fireproof the tent show is placed under the ban and is illegal. only to circuses, but includes gospel tents and any gathering that uses a Only four shows have shown in Chicago during the past four years and they were required to put up a $50,000 bond, and even then the building department was not overly anxious to allow The greatest bugbear has been the seats, and it is really the seat‘ing arrangements that call for this bond. The “blue” and “red” sections are particularly under suspicion, and Mr. Olsen suggests that showfolks get together and work out a plan of seating that can be standardized and made permanent. the big top be worked out so that certain rules can be laid down on Mr. Olsen, in discussing the possibility of accidents under the present seating arrangements, said his department thoroughly hopes the circus folks will advance some timely suggestions. of the circuses to cope. with the wishes of the building department would mean the barring out of outdoor entertainment on Chicago lots, something the city officials are heartily against, since the commerce clubs in various sections of Chicago where circuses exhibit claim many business advantages are derived with the appearance of tent shows. A most friendly feeling is displayed toward the showfolks by Mr. Olsen, as the interviewer discovered, and what action will be taken will go far in solving one of the most important questions that has come up for the attention of the showfolks in Chicago for a long time. NOTE—Bill Curtis’ seating security device will fulfill every demand that the Chicago authorities make upon it, and “dead man” anchors put down with iron stakes will hold any top that can be held ‘This is, that a tent has been de This refers not Also that a safe method of guying Unwillingness STU ready to help a trother. I can not find words to gees the depth of my feeling.—J. B. WARREN.” : “Patrick's death is a great loss. He was one of the shqwmen's best friends. We will all miss him.—TOM W. ALLEN.” “He was brainy, witty and lovable. The best friend this company ever had, and we will never cease to be grateful to his memory. Pat was a wonder. His thoughte were always above the commonplace, and there was none but appreciated the depth of bie mind and was glad to baek in his presence.—EDWARD P. NEUMANN. President U_ S&S. Tent and Awning Co.” “He's gone. J] don't know what we showmen will do without him.—NAT RBISS." “There are only a few who knew him better and scarcely one who loved and admired him more. There has only geen one ‘Pat’, there will never be another. His place will remain vacant for all time.—A. B, TAYLOR, a former business associate."’ “He was one of my dearest friends. as well as a cHent. The loss of hie companionship will always be felt by me. It is a terrible loss to all who knew him.—EDWARD R. LITZINER, Secretary, U. S. Tent and Awning Co."’ “With all the feeling at my command I have repeatedly said to myself, ‘I am gsorry.’— CHARLES H. ARMSTRONG.” “] didn’t know Pat for long, but it only requires a few minutes to realize the grea of men like him.-HARRY G. MELVILLE.” “I have known Pat for many years and he was loyal to a fault. He is at rest. God have mercy and forgive a troubled mind.—A. T. WRIGHT, Secretary pro tem. of the Showmen's League."’ “They didn’t come any better than Pat. I was the last friend that was with him up to newspaper and showmen of the country.—WALTER D. HILDRETH.” “I have known him since a boy and watched him grow to manhood and success. He has a trail of friends scattered from to coast and every showman feels that he has lost a brother.—M. BODKINS.”* “Whereas death has removed from earthly activity one of the honored founders of The Reel. Fellows’ Club, Warren A. Patrick, one whose interest in this organization never flagged and whose wise counsels have ever been appreciated by all those privileged to come within ‘the radius of his influence. Therefore, be it _Tesolved. that the members of The Reel Fellows’ Clad deeply regret his untimely taking off and hereby tender their sincerest sympathy to his wife and daughter in their great bereavement. —R. R. NEISLS, President.” “Whereas The Showmen’s League of America has suffered an irreparable loss in the sudden and untimely demise of Warren A. Patrick, one of the founders of this organization, and a man whose determination and unrelentless efforts were responsible for making the Showmen’s League of America a reality. And whereas Mr. Patrick was the first secretary of this organization and continued in this capacity, performing bis duties in qa manner that elicited much commendation from each and every individual memter until the time of his death. Therefore, be it resolved that the members of the Showmen’s League of America regret his departure from this earth beyond power of expression and in this hour of bereavement do tender their heartfelt sympathy to his wife and daughter, who have lost a husband and father who was deeply loved by all who knew him.—J. B. WARREN. President."’ THE FUNERAL By W. D. HILDRETH The fuueral of Warren Augustus Patrick wae held this afternoon at 2:30, from Hamburg’s Chapel, 4649 Prairie avenue. There was a wealth of flowers, They were banked beside the casket and on the rostrum, and transformed the chapel into a bower of beauty. The service began with a song by Miss Crawford, Come Unto Me and Rest, followed by the reading of the first chapter of Third Corinthians by the Rev. Jos. A. Milburn pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church. Miss Crawford then Sang Beyond, the Dawn, and then Mr. Milburn gave one of the most beautiful talks on death and the passing of Warren A. Patrick's spirit . to the great beyond that I ever heard. He paid high tribute to him as a man, a busband, a father and a friend, and spoke of his cleanthinking and brilliant mind. He said that he (Patrick) could express the most beautiful thoughts in the most exquisite manner of any one it had been his privilege to know. He spoke directly to the widow, and. while not glossing over any of Patrick’s faults, mentioned them as merely little clouds across a June sky, wherein the clouds are eutirely forgotten and only the remembrance of the beautiful summer day remains. He said Pat’s faults were not those of the ordinary man. but were more those of the idealist and dreamer, whose finer nature and mind were more highly strung and attuned to the ideal rather than the material things of life. Following the address McKinley Lodge F. & A. M. took charge and conducted the Masonic bBarial service. On arriving at California, Mo., the Masonic Lodge at that place will meet the funeral party, consisting of the immedjate family and William J. Sweeney. representative of the Showmen’s League, and take charge of the burial services. The Showmen’s League of America escorted the body from the undertaking rooms ta the Polk Street Station. The train left at nine o'clock on the Wabash Some of the showmen and friends who sent floral tributes were Con. T. Kennedy, James Patterson, Rice & Dore. Tom W. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Davis, Mary Nichols Ellis. W. H. Donaldson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Selig, Mr. and Mrs. Lew Nichols, and Mre, Kate Parant: many other pieces from members of the family. The Showmen’s League of America sent a wonderful floral piece. emblematic of tbe League. The center was an elephant of Ameriean Beauty roses on a ground of pansies and encircled by white carnations, on which was the name of the organization in blue. Sweet peas and apple blossoms im large bunches s«urrounded the entire piece. Another beautiful tribute was an immense wreath of lilies of the valley, white roses, lilies, meteor roses. sweet peas and bay leaves, bearing the cord of the Reel Fellows’ Club. Warren A. Patrick is survived by his mother, —_— daughter, three half-brothers and two halfsisters. FOR SALE CHEAP Tenor Saxophone and Leather Case, Bflat, L. P. Nickel Silver Plate, Schaffer make. Inquire D. J. MEGGENBURG, Manchester, Iowa. FOR SALE-—Grand Theatre, Picture and Vaudeville, Galax, Va. Outright of interest and lease building; seats 300; good business; no ition. Population 2.500. Price $5,500.00 outright; $1,650.00 interest; $1,500.00 down; terms on balance. Modern new brick. FP. A. HARP, Galax, Va. FOR SALE A complete comedy act, for two people, Comedian and Soubrette; all wardrobe, music, trick gun, props., man , Special drop, 20x30; one set piece, 5x30; all in fine condition. Played over the big time, and is @ recognized act. JACK PRICE, 117 East Ninth St., Cincinnati, 0. FOR SALE—SMALL HORSE 28 inches, $75.00; complete 20-horse Wagon Show, =~ Pree VIEW STOCK FARM, Cort1 -, Mux POST-CARDS LOCAL VIEWS, 443 Broadway, New York City. POST-CARDS _ TENT THEATRE—COMPLETE Almost new Tent Theatre for sale or rent, or will take partner. H. H. FRANKLIN, 108 Main Plaza, FOR SALE—A-1 Pick-out Horse, suitable for a One Horse Show, for Carnival or Fair. Has been in vaudeville. A beautiful horse and @ great worker. Reason for selling bave other Dusiness Address MADALYN FRANCES STONER, Sparta, Ky. FOR SALE SLOT MACHINES OF ALL KINDS for sale cheap. Address BICKING MFG. CO., 1931 Freeman Ave., Cincinnati, O. FOR SALE-—Complete (ook House, neat frame-up, booked with Col. Lagg’s Greater Shew. Reason for Going to the Coast. Write or wire HARKY BOYSTON, or come on Sharpeville, Pa., week Can take possession June 25. FOR SALE White Silkolene Serpentine Dance Dress, %S; Outfit, Silkk Dress. Velvet Cloak and Siides, $12; Black Art Outfit, $18; Power's No. 5, complete, $60; 9 reels of Film, $45; Side Tables, later Magic [llustrated Songs cheap. Enclose 2c stamp for list. WILSON SUPPLY HOUSE, 160 Alexander St, Rochester, N. ¥ ——FOR SALE—— One pair OZO and CARBIDE Gas Tanks; everything e for making gas: Moore & Hubble -make; cost $98.00, take $50.00, subject to exanstiation. Reason Bought = electric plant WONDERLAND, Ellenboro, W. Va. BALLY HOO-Fiint’s Porcupine and Ba by make @ great bally-hoa, Price only $10. Get ‘em for the 4th. Always an attraction. FLINT, North Waterford, Me. ¥