The Billboard 1921-08-13: Vol 33 Iss 33 (1921-08-13)

ne Se The Billboard AUGUST 13, 1921 DEATHS In the Profession BERLIN—Mrs. EB. E., mother of Mrs. Lloyd Sabine, professionally known as Luio Beriin, and Dean Berlin, professionally known as Dean McKinney, died at the Swedish Hospital, Kansas City, Mo, July 9. Her death was due to , ogg from which she suffered for a long time, BOLLINGER—Mrs. Edith Reynolds, wife of Robert Bollinger, associated with the Charles Frohman theatrical offices in New York City, died at the home of ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charies 8. Reynolds, 1213 Beacon street, Brookline, Boston, Mass. She was 27 years old end married Bollinger in 1914. Besides her husband she is survived by her parents, three children, two sisters and a brother, William Gartlett Reynolds, Boston manager of the Charies Frohman interests. (BROOKS—Harry Clyde, 62, head of the department of music at Erie College, Painesville, O., died there August 3. CAMPBELL—<A. E., owner of several motion Picture theaters in Birmingham, Ala., died in that city Sunday night, August 7. The de ceased also owned a circus lot in Birmingham, and wag well liked by outdoor showfoik. COOK—Mrs. Joseph, of Boston, Mass., widow Joseph Cook, prominent lecturer, died at her summer home in Ticonderoga, N. Y¥., recently. COWEN—Sara C., who engaged in a brief career as a professional dancer, died sudderiy, July 21, in the Maryland Hotel, Baltimore, M4. FOSTER—F. Douglas, a resident of Denver, Col., for the past eight years, died August 4 at his home in Denver, following a Wrief illness of pneumonia. He was formerly identified with "the stage, which he abandoned following a de, cline in health. GIBSON—Ursula, leading lady for the Hunt Stock Co. for the past eight years, diea ac Leonidas, Mich., last week. She was 30 years ol4. Her mother died but a few weeks ago. She leaves a son and two sisters. HALI—Beulah, of Kansas City, Kan., was killed in an automobile accident at Topeka July “9. Miss Hall was a professional violinist, and had appeared with a Lyceum company. HEILIG—Catherine, mother of three promirent Northwestern theatrical managers, died in Tacoma, Wash., Anuguet 4. She was eightyfive veers old and had never attended a stage perfermance in her life. and James, ecntrol the Heilig Theater, Port‘and, Ore., while Irving M. runs a picture theacer in Tacome. Besices the three sons, three Juvehters also svrvive, HOLT—Mrs. Isabelle, 67, mother of Bell Scott, identified with the pit shows in Riverview Park, Chicago, died July 30. In her youth Mrs. Holt is said to have been an actress. Interment was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, August 1, HORTON — James, well-known vanderille actor, formerly of the teams of Lemere, Horton ard Johnston, and Johnston and Horton, died at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y., July 31. Mr. Horton was born in St. Louis 42 yeare ago, and had been a professional for nineteen yeers. KENNA—John, 42, professionally known ae John Keenan of the Morton and Keenan team, died August 4 at his home, 612 E. 28th street, Brooklyn, N He was a member of Equity. Funeral services were held last Monday with requiem high mass in the Church of St. Jerome in Brockly.. LANE—Tracy, 20, acrobat with Mau’s Greater Shows, died August € in Lowisville, 2 > from injuries received when he dived at Grange, Ky., from a height of 50 feet into a net which hooks. Lane was dashed to the ground and suffered a fractrred skull. LOVE — Patrick, a sergeant in the United States Aviation Corps, was killed August 8, when be made a parachute fump before thonsands of spectators at the Pageant of Progress, Chicago. MacLEOD — Della Campbell, novelist and journalist, @ied in New York City, July 29. The first novel published by Miss MacLeod was called *““Msiden Manifest,’’ and caused quite a bit of conment in literary circles. She formerly resided in Baltimore, Md. (McGRIFF -— Marguerite, fovr months’ old danghter of Mr. and Mrs. N. J. McGriff, died July 24 of cholera infentum. The body was buried at Franklin, Pa., July 25. MILLER—Stanley (Crip), died at the home of his parents in Eéedystone, Pa., July 31. The deceased started ir the show business in Lima, 0., {a 1913 and traveled with many road shows. Besides his parents he is survived by a widow. MINGE—Mrs. A. H., mother of Mrs. Wm. R. Snapp. wife of one of the pronrietors of Snapp Brothers Show, died in Los Angeles, Cal., August 5. MITCHELI—Guernsey, widely known sculptor, thother of Francis B. Mitchell, editor ef The Rochester (N. Y.) Dispatch, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Laura M. Kimball, Rochester, August 1. MOLDENHAVER—Mre. J. C., wife of J. C. (Hopps) Moldenhever, demonstrator of specinities, Aied sudderly in Cleveland, 0., July 25. Burial Was in Cleveland, August 1, MYFPS-—Horry, stunt fiyer, while staging an exhibition at Pawnee, Ok., in conjunction with the three-day meeting of the American Legion was burned to death Jnly 28, when the plane in which he was fiying fell 300 feet. NICHOLS—Anna B. Si, well known as a pinnist and teacher, died at her home in Melrose, Mass., August 1. O’SULLIVAN -BEARE — Lieutenant-Colonel, husband of Yvonne O’Sullivan-Beare, of Henry W. Savage's ‘‘Merry Widow,’’ died in London about a month ago. y Two sons, Calvin * RADCLIFFE—Jobn B., 75, veteran actor and baseball player, died of a stroke of apoplexy in the Newport, Ky., courthouse, August 3. He was widely known amoug oldtime actors and actresses, many of whom attended his funeral. He came from a family of actors, his father being an actor and manager, who at one time managed the old Pike Opera House in (incinnati. On the night of President Lincoln's assassiration, the deceased was aypearing at the Pike Opera House. Funeral services were held August 6 with interment in Evergreeu Cemetery, Newport, ROBERTS — Eugene, stunt aviator, while making an exhibition flight at Pawnee, Ok., with Harry Myers as a passenger, crashed 300 feet to the ground and was instantly killed. Myers was also killed July . When the machine fell it burst into flames and before anything could be done both men were burned — tabloid circles, died July 28 at her summer home in Wilmington, Mase, SLAFER—William E.. a well-known musical director of Brooklyn, N. Y¥., died at Kings County Hospital, Rrocklyn, August 2. He waa 64 years old, ond for many yenis directed the orchestra of the Hyde & Beeman Theater, IN MEMORIAM GEORGE HOLMERS STORDECK (“SWEDE" HOLMERS) Special Advertising Agent Wortham'’s World's Best Shows, who died August 17, (920, at Hannibal, Mo., of spinal meningitis. A native of Sweden. An American by choice. A volunteer In our armies. Promoted for merit to corporal, In all—A REAL AMERICAN. This memorial card is inserted by surviving friends with Wortham’s World's Bost Shows. SUGDEN—Charies, well-known actor, died in Brighton, N. Y., August 4, in reduced circumstances. He was 70 years old, ENRICO CARUSO World’s Beloved Tenor Enrico Caruso, the tenor known and loved the entire world over, is dead. After battling for months for a return to health, Enrico Caruso, famous tenor, died of peritonitis in Naples, Italy, the morning of August 2. He was born in Naples, Italy, February 25, 1873, of a father who detested music and decided that his son should follow the trade of a mechanic, but when the boy was eleven years old his father consented to permit him to sing in the churches. According to Caruso’s own story of his life, it was his mother’s death that determined him to take up an artistic career. For three years he studied with Vergine, to whom he pledged one-quarter of his earnings when he should be ready for a professional appearance. He made his debut in “L’Amico Francesco” in Naples in 1894, and then toured:Italy and Sicily, and was engaged for four seasons at the La Scala, Milan. Following this he sang in St. Petersburg, Moscow, Warsaw, Rome, Lisbon, Paris, London, and the leading cities of Germany. It was the late Maurice Grau who made the con tract which brought Caruso to America, altho it was Mr. Grau's successor who introduced him to New York. His versatility was shown by the number of roles which he sang since coming to New York City—in sixteen years he sang 549 times, and in a single season made over fifty appearances, and during his eighteen years as leading tenor at the Metropolitan he appeared in at least forty operas. Caruso was recognized as possessing the greatest voice of the century, and his place among the famous singers of the world can not be taken by any one. At first his voice was ofa lyric quality, but later acquired the golden tones and rich beauty due to his unceasing work and d« termination to develop fhe talent given him to the utmost, and, in the opinion of critics of the entire world, there has been since DeReszke no one to equal him. Caruso always had a kind word for everyone; in fact, his kindliness was proverbial. Many and many a young singer has been helped by this king among artists, and at the Metropolitan he was the idol of all—from the highest to the least. His charities were endless, and it is said he did more for the Italian race in this country than any other one individual. Generous, possessed of a keen sense of humor, democratic in manner, ever ready for adventure, he had countless friends, and in everything that he did he showed the spirit of eternal boyhood. America mourns Enrico Caruso as one of her own, for it was here he won his greatest success, and finally made this land his home. Fortunate indeed are we that we for so many years had opportunity to hear his golden voice. Caruso is gone, but he will live on in memory for countless beyond recognition. They were flying under the auspices of the American Legion. ROBINSON—Mrs. J. Russell, wife of J. Rus sell Robinson, song writer, died recently after an illness of several weeks. ROONEY—The mother of Tom Rooney, the atrical agent, died July 26 at her home in Boston. In loving memory of my dear husband TEX SHEA who passed on August 12, 1918 MABEL SHEA SALTUS — Edgar, 63, eminent puflicist end author, died at his home in New York itv Avgust 2. The first book of the decensed, “Balzac,” was publiehed in 159%. SKELSKIE--Mrs. Sarah, mother of the ‘i imball Brothers," well known in vaudeville and WHITNEY—F. A. Russell, wealthy paper manufacturer of Boston, died suddenly in Atlantic City, N. J., August 4. He was an accomplished musician, being espectally proficient ag an organist. COMING MARRIAGES In the Profession Herman Sheer, well known in musie circles in Boston, is to be married on August 14 to Frances Porter, of Revere, Mass. Mr. Sheer is a yviolinist and leader at the Nautical Ballroom. Clifton Webb, dancer, aad Jeanne Eagels, widely-known tragedienne, are to be married soon. Mr. Webb has quite a reputation as a dancer, besides possessing a very good singing voice. Mixes Eagels has appeared in many of the large dramatic productions, and {a one of the best known actresses on the atave todew Phillip turn, head of the scenario department of the Rockett Film Company. Holtewood, Cal... avd Florence Enssell, nonprofessional, of San Francisco, Cal., are engaged to be married Jona BP. MecGorry, a member of Merle Evans’ Bend on the Ringling Bros.-Rarnum & Rniley Show, is eng» ged to Miss A. Dolan, of Elizabeth, MN. J. Mr. McGarry is well known in musical circles, having been municipal dir Subeanains Boat Corporation, Newarke past two years and also orchestra several burlesque shows, . A second romance has dey . eanne d'Arc pageant, which w. ; the anspices of the Catholie Ac e Gene ane Fordham College Campus, Ne tor at the N. J., the leader of summer, It te the betrothal of Paul; aulit Mer. cedes Dwyer, who was ser retary of the <a, ~ to Edward J. Kelly, secretary of the Cath slic Actors’ Gutld, who was in executiy ’ @ charge of October. ake place in The engagement of Elme known vandeville actor and whe erg Titel year or more has been writing “Bokays cal Kows" in The Billboard each week, to Cecil (Cissy) Loftus, f:.mous English variety Porshe. is announced. The marriage will take place during the coming holidays, , MARRIAGES In the Profession ARNOLD-PITTS—Prof. 3. Frea A rector of the Bijou Theater Grcbesten Tatts Creek, Mich., and Esther Pitts, nonprofessiona| of Berea, Ky., were married at Lebanon, Va. former! vaudeville, and Ruth Gohn, non-professional A. . HUNTER-LEA—Jimmie Munter, concessioner ° with Wortham's World's Best Shows, and Pear! Lea, with the same organization, were married when the shows played Superior, Wis. JONES-HURD—Jolinny 3. Jones, owner of the Johany J. Jones Exposition, and Etta Louise (Hody) Hurd, 21, also well known in the ont door show world, were married at Washington D. C., in May, 1920. The marriage was kept 4 secret until Thursday evening. August 4. whe Mrs. Jones gave birth to an &4\-nound baby bor at the home of Mrs. Grant Smith (Sister Sue) eister of Mr. Jones, near Crovked Creek, P» Mrs. Jones was the daughter of Thomas and Pauline Hurd, both deceased. They were also widely known. Mr. Hurd owned side-shows with various circnses and carntval companies, and Mrs. Turd was famous as a Tion trainer. KNELL-WEST—Edwin Harry Knell, of the Universal Film Co., Los Angeles, and Dorothy Mabel West, of Galesburg, Il)., were married in San Francisco July 30. LISBERGER-YORKE—J. Walter Lisberger. head of the Keystone Tire & Rubber Co., and Nellie M. Yorke, well known actress, were married in Greenwich, Conn., July 27. MATHEW-RICHARDSQN—Dents Lackie Mathew, non-professional, and Lady Constance Stewart Richardson, dancer, were married in London, England, August @. McBEATH-THOMAS—Donald McBeath, an Australian violinist, assistant artist with John McCormack, celebrated Irish tenor, and Billie Thomas, a Melbourne (Australia) girl, were married about gix weeks ago. SILVA-RENE—Rudolph Sitva, a business man of Honolulu, and Adelaide Nope Rene, known professionally as Adele Renee, classic dancer, were married in San Francisco recently. Mrs. Silva was formerly a member of the “Four Renees,”’ a headliner on the Pantages Circuit. SIMONS-MEARA—Robert VM. Simons, manager of the Gayety Theater, Ruffalo, N. Y., and Irene Meara, sonbret with the “Million Dollar Dolls’ last season, were fharried August 2 in Cincinnad, 0, WILLIAMS-ROADES—Chartes G. Williams, manager of the Gus Hill and George Evans “Honey Boy” Minstrels, and Miss Roades, nonprofessional, were married in New York City July 28. WOLSEY-REFD—Robert Wolsey and Mignonne Reed, both well known tn musical comedy, were married August 5 in New York City. BIRTHS To Members of the Profession To Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Adkins, Jr., on July 30, at their home in Fort Worth, Tex., a ten and three-quarters pound boy. To Mr. and Mrs. Norman 1.. Case, on July 22, at their home in New ‘ork City. a son, who has been christened Norman Lestiv, Jr. The father is well known fin the profession. To Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Rose, on July 12, at their home m New York City, a son. Mr. Kose was formerly secretary to Earl Carrol To Mr. and Mrs. Hardld Woolf (Woolf ant Stewart). well known in yaudeville, an 5% pound daughter, August 2. DIVORCES In the Profession Clara Whipple is suing James Young, motion Picture director, for divorce, charging him with indifference and cruelty. Mr. Young formerly wos wedded to Rida Johnson, noted authores*, and Clara Kimball Young, widely known screeo star. Sidonie Espero, actress and ginger of note, has filed suit for divorce against Join Steel, the Ziegfeld ‘Follies’ tenor, in New York City. Mrs. Pletcher last week brought suit for abso lute divorce against Charles L, Fletcher, ve