The Billboard 1922-01-28: Vol 34 Iss 4 (1922-01-28)

a 106} The Billboard JANUARY 28, 1922 DEATHS In the Profession ALDRICH—Trixie Raymond, wife of Jack Aldrich, who is with the McIntyre and Heath “Red Pepper’ show, died at the French Hospital, New York, January 16. BANGS—John Kendrick, humorist and _ leeturer, died at a hospital in Atlantic City, N. J., January 21, of intestinal trouble, at the age of 60. Shortly after graduating from college he engaged in editorial work and held important positions on several of the country's most widely circulated humorous magazines. He was a prolific writer of witty poetry, as well as author of a number of dramatic and musical plays. Among his plays, Cramatic, musical and farcical, are: ‘Under Difficulties,"’ farce; ‘‘The Worsted Man,” musical play, and “Lady Teasie,"" a musical comedy version of the “School for Scandal,’ and ‘‘Tomorrowland,"’ a musical fantasy. He appeared on many of the lyecoum and chautauqua circuits of the country. Mr. Bangs was twice married; his first wife whom he marired in 1886 and by whom he ha three children, was Agnes L. Hyde. His second wife was formeriy Mary Blakeney Gray, of New York City, whom he married in 1904, IN MEMORY 4d MY BELOVED HUSBAND, HARRY S. BENNETT who Gemed Be Ufe February 7, 1921. s loving wife, NELLIE STERLING, CAMBELL—C. 0., owner and manager of the Royal Theater, a picture honse in Conifer, Pa., was instantly killed about three weeks ago. He wae caught between two coal cars which were operating near a mine. His widow and several small children survive. CAMPBELL—Regina, 25, a member of the Davis Players of Camden, N. J., died Jannvary 20 at White Plains, N. Y., as the result of a nervous breakdown, said to have been brought on by overwork. Miss Campbell began her stage eareer in amateur performances at White Plains. CARLE—Emma Eliza, of the original DstherAustin Troupe, and wife of Charles Carlie, of the Musical Marconis, died in London, Eng., recently. CROUSE—Charies F., wealthy business man of Syracuse, N. Y¥., died there January 12 at the age of 71. The deceased was a devotee of blooded horses and a patron of musical affairs. His widow, formerly Alta Pease, of Boston, erstwhile opera singer, survives. DIXON—Dixie, actress, of Danville, Va., died Sunday in a New York bospital. ere was some mystery as to the direct cause of her death. Hospital physicians said indications were that she had taken an overdose of morphine. A chauffeur was held in connection with the girl's Spare, a charge of homicide being placed against him. FILLIS—Col. Frank E., of Boer War fame, and one of the best known showmen in the far Fast, died at Bangkok, Siam, November 21, 1921, A widow, who survives, has taken charge of her husband's circis, which concinded ai seven weeks’ engagement at Bangkok, December 7, and was to move to Siagon, French China. FORD—Arthnr, colored musician of Okmulgee, Ok., was shot and killed January 12 near that city. GUEST—Frederick, well known as a Shakewe gs actor, died in New York City January 20, of heart failure. Hie was for many years associated with Madame Modjeska, Julia Marlowe, Otis Skinner, Marie Wainwright, Henry Miller and other well-known starts, but of late years had been in the motion picture work. Interment was made in Calvary Cemetery Monday, HANNAN—Charies, dramatist and anthor of “A Cigaret Maker's Romance,” don, England, January 12. HARBAUGH—Mrs. Frances Lawson, wife of Carl L. Harbaugh, managing director of the Fox Film Corporation, was instantly killed in a coasting accident at Baltimore, M4., January 13. The sled 6n which She was coasting crashed into a telephone pole. Clara Engle, of Buffalo, who was riding with the deceased, was seriously injured, Mr. Harbaugh is residing at the Lambs’ Club, New York, HODGES—Joe, ona of the oldest active members of the Negro theatrical world, died at 24 W. 140th street, New York, January 17. He was a member of the team of Hodges and Lauchmere and of the famous ‘‘Twilight Quartet,”’ and also one of the originators and officers of the Dressing Room Club. JORDON—William, 50, colored, one of the original members of the New York Clef Club, died at the Wilson Sanitarium, New York, January 7. He lerves a widow, son and four daughters. KETCHUM—John B., father of Frank and Raymond Ketchum, died at his home in Fremont, Mich., January 17. The two sons have been connected with the dramatic stage for Years. Raymond is interested with Glen F. Chase in the management qf the Chase-Lister Company. The deceased was in business in Fremont. Besides the two sons, his widow and two daughters survive. KLEIN—Mrs. Pearl, who with her bushand formed the team of Clifton and Klein, died in Philadelphia January 8 after a lingering iliness. LEE—Morris, 28, manager of the Strand Theater, 182 Pike street, Covington, Ky., was shot thro the head and fatally wounded by a died in Lon bandit who attempted to rob him in front of his home, 618 Garrard street, that city, Sunday night, January 22. Lee, with his parents and sister, left the theater with the night's receipts in their machire, followed by another car occupied by the bandit or bandits, Lee died on the way to St. Flizabeth’s Hospital, Covington. The Strand is owned by the deceased’s father. LEOVILLE—Fred, 65, famous old pantomime —. dropped dead in London, England, last week. LYNOCH—J. W., formerly for twentr-five years associated with circuses and carnivals, and, at the time of his death, day clerk at the Majestic Hotel, Brooklyn, N. Y., died Christmas ~~ in Bellevue Hospital, thet mm YSTER—John P., of Atlantic City, N. J., formerly well known in minstrelsy in and around Philadelphia, dropped dead in the Hotel Flaherty, Atlantic City, the night of January 16 of heart failure. The remains were interred in Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Jann ary 19. McDONAGH—Rana Walker, 24, a prominent Seattle (Wash.) musician, died January 2 at St. Luke's Hospital, that sity. after a three days’ illness. The deceased had been an ofganist since she was 13 years old, and, at the time of her death, was recording sectetary for the Musical Arte Society. McELWEE—Mrs. Mary, mother of Sallie Foster, vaudeville actress, died at her home ia Harrisburg, Pa., New Year's Day. MANION—Lucille, a former prima donna ta burlesque with Al Reeves’ Show and later with a Broadway musical comedy, died in E) Paso, Tex., January 18. Death was due to a complication of diseases brought on by throat trouble. Her last known engagement was with Jack Singer's Lew Kelly Show on the Columbia eT Circuit, MATTHEWS—Dr. Willard L., a member of the team of Billy and Bunnie Matthews, known in tabloid circles, was dtowned at Memphis, Tenn., Jannaty 9. The deceased was ricing ia a motorboat when it struck a rock. So fat as is known his body nas not been recovered. His widow, at present employed in a picture 6 in Miami, Fla., survives. ORTON—Lester, 75, about fifty yeats age a®sociated with various circuses, died at his home in Adel, Ia., January 8. Surviving are a son and daughter. RICHARDS—Mrs. Charles, wife of Charles Richards, leading man with the Beach-Jones Stock Company, died January 11 at a hospital in Rochester, Minn. The deceased was pot an actress, but traveled with her husband. Death —as Mme, Thea achieved at larity on the French stage. She ates with great suc cess = thle oo in 1884, under the maneat 0 . avon. axe mbers a the =< w well-known e = fe died sudden at bis home in New ork City Januaty 15. He is survived by widow, three sons, father, three brothers a two sisters. uanita, concert singer, died Janus ty 6 at Fletcher's Sanatorium, Indianapolis, nd., following a three weeks’ illness. The deceased, who was 28 years old, had traveled extensively in the United States as a soprano singer. During the war Mise Wicker sang a great deal at Ft. Benjamin Harrison and in Indianapolis. She is survived by her parents. WRIGHT—Edward Sterling, colored theatric al producer, died in St. John’s Hospital New York, January 15, from injories received in an automobile accident recently. His greatest pe 9 5 Logg og, | = “Othello” at the Lafayette Theater, New York, “Goat Alley,” condemued He also — ," the race play. is widow survives. MARRIAGES In the Profession AHEARN-KRESS—Dannie Ahearn, doing a single in veudeville and at present appearing on the Loew Time, and Rose Kyess, of fe Kress Duo, were married 'n Chicago Janu Rose ary 10. PARKER-FULLER—Walter Barker and Elizabeth Fuller, both of Pittsburg, Pa., were married January 12. The gtoom is mana of the heum eater, Altoona, Pa. ey will make their home in Altoona. CLARK-ELLIOTT—Richard Clark, Sunday itor of The New York Daily News, and Mabel liott, Known to many readers of The Daily News as the motion picture editor and critic, were married January 14. DOW-NEWMAN—Al K. Dow, of the Walter J. Plimmer Vaudeville Agency, was married Saturday, January 21, to Belle Newman, known in vaudeville as Gypsy Belle, violinist and singer. The ceremony took place in Lafayette JOHN T. KELLY John T. Kelly. at one time repnted to be the highest paid comedian in the United States, is dend, He passed away in the Fordham Hospital, New York, January 16, at the age of 70. Mr. Kelly retired from the stage over four Fears ago, as his health was poor, and had been liring with his daughter at 1900 Longfellow avenue, Bronx. John T. Kelly was born tn South Boston, Mass. ceded to be the best clog dancer in the South Boston district. When bot 12 years old he wae conAt that age he was given a contract to go on the stage, and from then until he reached the age of 65 was held in high esteem by vandeville andiences. & Fields Musie Hall, Hyde & Behman’s, leading role of the picture, “On With the Dance."* For some time he maintained a home at Elmhurst, L, I., adjoining that of Tony Pastor. He was then known as the Mayor of Elmhurst, For a long time he was a favorite of the olf Weber He was also a favorite on the Bowery, at Tony Pastor's and at His final appearance was for the Vitagraph Picture Company in a He was a member of the Elks’ Lodge, No. 2, of Brooklyn, and was also a 82d degree Mason. He enjoyed the distinction of heing ohe of the oldest Elks in the country and held a life membership in that fraternity. Mr, Kelly is survived by his daughter and one son, Harry Kelly, who went to New York from Detroit to be present at the funeral ceremonies, He also has a brother, J. W. Kelly, living in South Boston, and one sister, Mrs, Celia Egan, of Meriden, Conn. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 18, in the BDiks’ Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery, Bronx. Temple, the All during the time the body of the great actor lay in state to be viewed by his sorfowful friends floral offerings and condolences poured into the Kelly home on s fellow avente from all parts of the country. came shortly after an operation. The remains were phippee to Lima, O., for interment. ROWLEY—Fdward C., character comedian, passed away January 21. In his earlier days he was prominent in minstrelsy. During the past two years he was comedian with the Buddy Players. He was a member of the B. P. E, for over 20 years. Buddy and Nina Gay Rowley survite. (The Billboard's informant failed to designate the place Mr. Rowley died) ROYE R—Hioward, 65, well-known Pittsburg vaudeville booking agent and for many yeare representative of Gus Sun in that city, died at his residence there January 15 of a complication of diseases. He was a member of the Masoni¢ Order, which took charge of the funeral arrangements. Interment was made in Aliegheny Cemetery January 18. His widow eur vives, RYAN—Mré. Thomas Stewart, celebrated Americen violinist, known professionally as Audrey ge oe died January 19 in the American Hospital, Neuilly, France, following a brief illness. Her husband survives, remains will be sent to the United States on the first available steamer for interment. Funeral services were scheduled to be held in Paris Janua 23 or 24. RYAN—Jobn L., 73, of Hancock, Mich., died in that town January 19. Deceased was an old Indian fighter, having served as a scout with the late Colonel Wm. F. Cody (Bnffalo Bill) for five seo: He was a native of Wisconsin. OOLEY—Matthew P., of Homestead, Pa., formerly for many years associated with lyceum and chantanque bureaus and an authorit on Indian lore, died at his home in Homestea last week. a He Wa 55, a member of the Atlanta, Ga. I. A, T. @ EB, No. 41 and the T. M. A. No. 84, died at his home, 233 BE. Pine street, that city, January 12, after a lingering illness. The deceased organized the old T. M. A. No. 132 an@ the new T. M. A. No. 34 in Atlanta, in which city he had resided for the past 22 years. He was a member of the F. & A. M. and the Atlanta Lodge of Eagles. He was the organizer of several social clubs, among them the Theatrical Club, the T. A A, Olub and the Atlanta Clob. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. K. C. Rdger and Masle Antoinette Taharent, both of Atlanta. THEA — Madame Louise, famous Fretich comie opera singer, died in Yaris, France, Jannary 19, at the home of her husband, Roland FP, Knoedier, art dealer, She was 67 seats old, Hall, New York City, in the presence of 75 members of vaudeville acts and jazz bands. GUHA-WATTS—Surendra Guha, Hindu, movie technical director, and Adelene Watts, English picture actress, were married in Los Angeles recently. HOOVER-BRISTOL—Oswald Hoover, of Modesto, Cal., and Inez Bristol, former member of the Ellison-White (chautauqua) forces, were married December 19. HUTCHINSON-HARDISSY—Gordie ©. fHutchinson, for the st two seasons manager of tides on the C. F. Zeigler United Shows, and Clara Hardissy, of Ft. Madison, fa., were married by Rev. OC. F. Smith at the latter's me in Quiney, Tl, HYLAND-MANNING—Jack Hyland, assistant director of Hope Hampton productions, a Dorothy Mafining, nonprofessional, were marri st the — of the Annunciation, New York, afuary 15. JORDAN-WILLIAMS—Clarence M, Jordan, of Wichita, Kan., and Clara Elsa Williams, of Oklahoma City, Ok., both with a vaudeville company playing the Orpheum Circuit, were married on the stage of the Orpheum Theater, Joplin, Mo., the night of January 11. LUNEFORD-NORMAN—H. Louneford, business man of Covington, Ky., and Florence Norman, a New Orleans actress who has been appearing in the ‘Scandals of 1921,'' were married Janu ary 14. SACK STONE—Witara Mack, hose real name is Charles McLaughlin, divorced hushand of Patiline Frederick, picture actress, and Mrs. Beatrice B. Stone, of Salt Lake City, Utah, wete martied in Los Angeles, Cal., January 21. MASTER-ISMAN—Haskell Fl. Master, connected with the United Artists’ branch office tn Winnipeg. Can., and Lillian Isman, nonprofessional, were married recently. PORTER-LAMOMEUX—Max Porter, formerly of the Rillle Clark Broadway Shows, and Lillian Lamomens, nonprofeesional, were married in St. open Church, Worcester, Moss, Janu. ary . WALSH-CLEMANT—William CC. Walsh and Dora Clemant, both popular members of the Players at Sactamento, Cal., eloped to a suburban town of Denver, Col., and were martied January 18 The neWlyweds have been playing with the same companies for the past sir years, their romance starting in Seattle, Wash., when Miss Clemant pol the compan of Wilkes Players there, which Mr. Walsh directed, Both will continue with the Wilkes Players, COMING MARRIAGES In the Profession Maxine Brown, prima donna with “Buddies,” is engaged to George H. Maines, vice-president and manager of the Hamilton Baseball Clu» ew York. a ; an Cherniavsky, pia and a member o the famous vob _ Tepes o ancouver, B. C., Oan., will — a that rn a a , = rma Duncan, the year ted da . ter of Isadora Duncan, dancer, ret owe her engagement to Ilyia Illyitch Sneider, » tailor. The announcement comes from Moscow Russia. Mise Duncan is a dancer and has bees with her foster-fathert since childhood. The engagement is announced of Florence Dillon, with the Shubert ‘‘Whirl of New York,” now touring Shubert vaudeville, and Soll\> Stein, of Pittsburg, well-known novelty sales. man. e marriage is scheduled to take place Jane. BIRTHS To Members of the Profession Te Mr. and Mrs. Billings Booth, at of the latter in Charlotte, N. C., .> a Mr. Booth is owner the comedy company bearing his name. To ‘Mrs and Mrs. Cooper, of 'o . a ts. Henry A ith’ Greater Shows, at Lakeland, e Senn No @ son. To Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cornock, in New Zealand, recently, a son. tr. Cornock is an all-round artist, at present appearing on the Fuller Circuit in Australia. ts. Cornock, be | —¥ marriage, was Gladys Quine, dancer and soubret. To Mr, and Mrs. Barl Dayton, at their home fn Des Moines, Ia., recently, —— Mr. Dayton is a veteran trouper and was formerly with the Barnum-Bailey Shows, Terry's ‘‘U. T ©." Company, Sells-Floto Circus and many others, At present he is drummer at the Majestic Theater, Des Moines. Te Mr. and Mrs. Ia., recently, christened Jimmie Marvin. formerly for many years To Mr. and Mrs. George B. Hall, a son, weighing 7% pounds, December 25. Mr. Hall . a man with the “Fads and Fashions o 2 o To Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holliday, the former manager of the Struble & Holliday (Carnival) Shows, at Atlanta, Ga., December 22, 1921, a son. To Mr. and Mrs, Charles Knapp, at their home in New York City, December 81, a eon. Mr. and Mrs. Knapp were formerly with “Peecka-Boo,”’ a burlesque organization. To Mr. and Mrs. J. P. (Windy) Lewis, at the Eleanor Moore Hospital, Boone, Ia., January 15, a T7%-pound daughter. The parents are known in the outdoor show business. To Mr. apd Mrs, Nick Mangiapane, December 4, 1921, at Itasca, Tex., a ZT-pound daugbter. The baby has been christened Rita Janette. To Mr. and Mrs. Royal Mitchell, at their home, 821 Buclid avenye, Atlanta, Ga., Janvuary 7, a son weighing seven pounds, To Mr. and Mrs, John Rowe, January 13, at Harper, Kan., a daughter, Mr. Rowe manager of the Donald McGregor Shows, wintering and Mrs. Bob Russell, at Sebrel), Va., January 11, a 10-pound daughter. Mr. Russell is associated with the Russell Bros." Famous Shows, an overland organization, wintering at Sebrell. To Mr. and Mrs. William BE. Donohoe, a' their home, 214 W. 100th street, New York, « son, January 11. The parents are known to the profession as Carey and Stampe. DIVORCES In the Profession Viola Reber, cashier at the Walnut Theater, Cincinnati, was granted a divorce on_ the ands of nonsupport January 16 from Elmer ber, shoemaker, Mrs. Katherine 6. White, vaudeville artiste, is suing George ©. White for divorce in the Supreme Court, White Plains, N. Y. The husband ig an automobile salesman New York City. Mande Lillian Fielding, of the Fielding Under Water act, writes that she secured an annu! ment of marriage from Eugene Fielding |: Brooklyn, N. Y., January 11, also that sh was given the right to resume her maiden name of —. A. ames Stageize, former operator of Burns’ Hotel in troit, a theatrical hoste!rr popular with burlesquers, is being sued for absolute divorce and alimony. The defendant, reputed to be wealthy, is interested in severa! theatrical enterprises in Detroit. R. B. Bigin, agent for the Con T. Kennedy Shows, obtained a divorce from Gertrude Elgin in Kansas City, Mo., January 17. Mr. Bigio was just elected secretary of the Heart of America Showman's Club, @ pertice he will fill until he leaves Kansas ty to take up his work with the Kennedy Shows. Franklin Afdell, known in private life a Franklin Ardell D'Ziuba, appeared last week before Supreme Court Justice Davis in New York ony as defendant {n a suit for divorce bronght by Marguerite Imandt D'Ziuba. Mrs. Martha Imandt, mother of the plaintiff, was her danghter’s witness. Ardell, who is 4 vaudeville actor, is appeating on ‘he Keith Cireuit in an act known as “King Solomon, Jr." in which the hero has a different wife for each day in the week. Sydney BR. Morris, professionally known 45 Scotty Morse, well-known range producer, states that his wife, Mra. Mary fona Morris. known on the stage as Iona De Lannoy, filed ® sult for divorce in Pennsylvania recently. i: in ite in te en ee ee -—merreerasute Gere? ke :-ePraoene O8-nwme.: