The Billboard 1923-01-27: Vol 35 Iss 4 (1923-01-27)

ee o<. we 114 JANUARY 27, 1923 Four, tal, Staten Island, ress, died in Paris last month. per artist and well known thruout the United DEATHS In the Profession ALACON—Leon, member of the Chung Hwa for many years. died January 13 at the Sea View Hospi followi ng an illness of sevCo., with headquarters in Lewistown. eral weeks. He was 37 years old, and is surDICKINSON—Mrs. Annis, motber of Clarence vived by his widow and child. Dickinson, professor of music at the Union ALEXANDRE—Jules, chief ticket inspector Theologix al Sem inary and organist of the Brick at the Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, Paris, Church and Temple, Bethel, N. Y., died and father of M. Alexandre, of the Comedie Chicago January 21. Francaise, and Gabrielle Robinne, French actDIEUDONNE—A bert, 91, French comedian, died December 30 in a Paris hospital, an operation. He had been an French ae Home at BRETON—Lucien (Louie), former newspa Pontaux Dames States, died last week in San Francisco, folsome rye lowing an operation for appendicitis DUVALL— Wilbur, identified with the profession for twenty-one years, died at Rockland, Me., January 11, of pneumor had produced a number of musical comedies, lagt of which was ‘“‘The Fet ters of Weaith Richard Clarkson was manager and pub! rector of this show. He was with Clarkson Ruth Carney during 1919. Mr Elk and a Mason. to Brooklyn, N. Y., where funer beld from the home of John Benj FIOCHI-YULIANS—<Guilio, weil America in France recently. He was 68 years old. FUMEY—wMrs. Albert IN MEMORIAM rarnrenee amin. known chase Park, sina ¥ away at Coney iaend. ‘on ‘Tan. 25, 1922. Peaceful be it where he lies, For memories of a Pa! like him oever dies; d grant him eternal rest this earth he did his best, working, never shirking, to help a friend. he knew coat a wes falling § ill h Master in his i. Laid our ‘Billyboy’ to rest, While the Angels placed a tambourine of roses om his breast. Drop the curtain softly, Showmen, while you weep; Knee] and prey in silence. For Billy Bowman is asleep. By his lifelong Pal, BCB McGUIRE Monquet. near Bordeaux, France, January GREECH—Edward G., 59, for twelve superintendent of the speed department o Kewanee (Ill.) Fair, in Kewanee. Mr best-known circuits. Greech was one Oo. horsemen rineton, died Janna HATTON — Mrs. Carrillo, now starring in ‘‘Mike Angelo” Morosco Theater, New York, died January at Mr. Carrillo’s home in Freeport, L. followed an operation performed ago for the removal of a brain tumor. Bracford Theater, Newark, N fell the matinee performance January 18. a well-known muysician. and lived at No. Kellermann in ‘“‘A Daughter of the Gods’, and formerly in vaudeville with Mile. Dazie and in “Polly of the Circus’’, died January 18 in New York, ger of the in that city. man of the South, died at a private sanitarium in Atlanta, Ga., born in Richmond, Va., @ newspaper man. His nection was as Atianta with the exception of one or two short Mo.; periods. He played an important part in the theatrical development of Atlanta and as manager of the mental in shaping the careers of such celebrities as Gertrude and Max Hoffmann, Craven and others. retired from the profession and went into the insurance business. as at of the Loew Theater in Birming ham, with Weils, until ests to S. A. severed connections he First National Associated Pictures. services, Atlanta January 19 and his remains were then sent to Richmond and interred. Surviving are his widow, one son and his mother. ane recently in Paris. ture in national fair circles for many years, was found dead at his home in Lewistown, Mont., January 15. caused by accidental grove for many years was secretary of the Inter-State Fair at Spokane, Wash., mer director of the Midland Empire Fair at Billings, Mont. American Association of Fairs and Expositions before his retirement from the Spokane Fair . Nesbitt Terrace, Irvington, N. J BORING-——Edward, picture actor with Annette HOOLEY—Michael James, Wash., for the past twenty-five years, c | a Tacoma hospital Monday night, The Actors’ Fund conducted the funeral. He was 61 years old. Mr. CAPBONNE—Mme., wife of the stage manaOpera Comique, Paris, died recently January young man. CARDOZA—Hugo Latimer, veteran theatrical last week. Mr. Cardoza was in his famous Irish acts. He was a and in his youth was first theatrical conspent much time when in the East publicity director of Jake JONES—Ella, 63, died January 19, Wells’ theaters in Richmond. In 1902 Mr. home in Kansas City, Mo., from injuries received Wells sent the deceased to Atlanta to manage in an automobile accident two months ago. S the Grand Theater, where the Bijou Musical is survived by her mother, a daughter and three Stock Company was showing at that time. brothers. E. R, Jones, proprietor of the Main Since that time Mr. Cardoza had resided im Street Statuary & Doll Factory, Kansas City, of Weir, Kan. Kansas City. KELLY—<Andrew, 51, Bijou Musical Stock was instruFrank Five or six years ago he J., January 7. month. ange Lodge of Elks, After a while he returned after an Ata. Later he again became associated the latter sold his interLynch. A few months ago he with Lynch and became representative in the Southeast of Funeral were held in tions. ‘ Januar ublicity we had io manager in charge of the Elks, ne well known as a concessionaire, CHASSAIGNE—Francis, 75, French composer, ~ KU prominent spiritualism, gici Pp y O0OK—Annabelle, 39, double-voiced vocalist, we ye we following a nervous breakFuneral services were held from South about 55 years old. January 13, LEWIS—Edward H., “Irish Billy’’ Lawerit, 2120 E. 224 street, wary 18, of a complication of diseases. was for years a billposter, COSGROVE—Robert H., 40, a prominent fig His death is believed to have been asphyxiation. Mr. CosShows in the old doys and for years with Fiske Brothers, Besides his two sons, Mr. by two brothers. He was 60 years old, MANN—Fritzi, interpretative dancer, suddenly at San Diego, Calif., and was a for. He served on committees of the At the time of his death he was State manager of the Vermont Loan & Trust following inmate of the Mr. Duvall icity di Duvall was a His remains were shipped 1] services were a8 manager of the Seven Yulians, died formerly of New York, and whose husband was at one time connected with the Gaumont Company, died at Chateau ‘. ears died recently at his home in the Central Tiinols ay og a mother of Bobby Har Diana, 44, sister of Leo at the I. Death two weeks HIRTH — Alfred, 47, gest as of the from heart failure in the orchestra pit during He was associated with the stage and theatrica! business in Tacoma, died at Hooley was born in Ireland and came to this country when a He was an Irish comedian and was generally known thruout the United States. He spent two or three years with Charles K. Mack, having been Mr. Mack’s active partner cicse friend of the late Frank Bacon, with whom he at her H. Jones, of the Jones Doll & Noveity Company, of Galena, Kan., and Clement Jones, Funeral and interment were in business man and promoter of amateur theatricals in New Jersey, died at his home, 138 Elm street, Orange, N. illness of nearly a Mr. Kelly was a member of the OrOrange Council of the K, of C., Eagles, Rotary Club and other organiza I nl D., 36, died in Kansas City, Mr. Kern for the last four of the Antoinette Apartment Hotel of Kansas City and previously had been a vocalist with the bands of the C. W. Parker and S. W. Brundage shows. His KUDARZ—Robert, of Welling, New Zealand, fake is reported dead in Australia, late of the Billy King Company, died in Chiwhere he was most widely known. eago, January 11, down. Park A. M, E. Church, Chicago, followed by interment in Lincoln Cemetery . Mr. Kudarz’s right name was Thomas W. Rider, and he was father of Artie and Lewis, died at the home of Paul Cleveland, JanMr. Lewis having been with the Barnum & Bailey Circus axd Buffalo Bill twenty-seven in Worcester, Mass. Lewis is survived died January 15. The deceased was 20 years old and very talented. MILDRED EDWARDS CARR "LDRED EDWARDS CARR, wife of Oliver G. E. Carr, professionally known as M: eorge ° conven of the team of Edwards and Edwards, died at Santa Monica, ilif., January 10, at the age of 24. The deceased had been ill about eight months. ral services and interment occurred January 12. In accordance with her re q soo the remains were placed in the Santa Monica Cemetery. Mildred Edwards Carr, formerly Mildred Dickerman, was born in Ashley, Til. In later years her family moved to Tulsa, Ok., where she became society editor of one of the leading dailies of that city. She commenced her professional career in 1999, dong a single in vandeville under the name of Mildred Moreau. In 1910 she entered into hip with Clarke Renalle, English comedian and producer, with whom ehe played i: udeville. In 1914 the Renalles, as they were then known, entered the field of amateur producing, presenting musical comedies under the auspices of social and other societies. They became widely known in Illinois, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia and Texas. During the war Mrs. Carr devoted her time entirely to the raising of funds for the various war associations. In 1920 she married Oliver Carr, and appeared with him on the Junior Orpheum and Southern Keith circuits. She later left that act and again took up production work. It was while producing a show for the Santa Monica Elks that she collapsed. Mildred Carr possessed a remarkably charming personality, a clean-cut integrity in all her dealings, a strong fortitude in the face of ill-health and an ever-ready emile. Needless to say she was beloved by all with whom she came in contact, GEORGE W. FAIRLEY HE death of George W. Fairley, widely known and popular outdoor ghowman, along the line of details as contained in an article in the regular news columns of last edition of The Billboard, body has not been located George W. now seems certain. Up to this writing (January 20) his Fairley was 47 years old and was born in Scotland. Shortly after },js arrival in the United States some years later he took up the vocation of providing en tertainment for the masses, when he met his untimely end, outside show circles to mourn his passing. At the World’s Fair, held in St. Louis Filipino Village, Delacruz, Filipino Midgets, and almost continuously and he was still engaged in this praiseworthy line of work and he left scores of stanch friends both inside and in 1904, Mr. Fairley wag custodian of the and later came into the controlling managership of Juan and Martina brother and sister, who have since been exhibited thruout the land as the under Mr, Fairley's management. During this exhibiting the attraction was connected with several of the most prominent out door amusement enterprises, as well ag smaller ones; age at fairs, celebrations, It appeared that Mr. fare and comfort of his charges, general comment among “the little people’’. parks, showmen, A report from Mobile, spending the winter, stated that $6,000 of the little folks’ posited in the First National Bank, Flourney, of The Mobile Register, man’s stateroom aboard the steamer as Fairley had indicated in @ letter to this letter, among others, being found in the show Tarpon when the boat landed at Pensacola, January 9, and on which he had taken passage from Mobile. also entertained to heavy patron museums and other places of entertainment. Fairley's life was virtually wrapped up in the financial we!and the truly interested attention he paid them was and his last penned thoughts were of and for Ala., in which city the Midgets have been own money was found deJeorge Fia., The Mobile report also stated that the grief of the Midgets on learning that their beloved manager was missing could not be expressed in words—they both were heartbroken—could not yield to con dolences. A brother (not a midget) is with them. Thru the medium of Mr. Flourney they have received letters and telegrams of sympathy and comfort from friends of Mr Fairley and themselves from all parts of the nation. being an offer from Morris Miller, of the Miller Bros.’ Shows, extended, among these who visited them in person. George Fairley will be sorely missed among show people. who knew him best as being honest, advantage. despondent. He was really human. Offers for their services were als He was credited by those even to a fault—he would rather lose than take He was generous, unusually so, and even tho his own heart was burdened with care he was always found with cheery words and spirit-raising humor for those He was truly a showman. She was born in Turkey and came to this country about ten years ago with her parents. She had studied under Domina Marti ae the premier danseuse in the Pavlowa ball and excelled in Spanish and Hindoo numt —— McMA ON—i ati ck S., 55, wealthy theater and botel owner and most picturesque citizen of New Brita.n, Conn., died in that city January 21 of pneumonia. He was one of the pioneers in the motion picture industry and active in New Britain politics. MILLER—Leander P., 83, who for twentytwo years had been cashier of ‘‘Jack’s’’ restau. rant, New York City, one of the best known establishments of its kind in the theatrical district, died January 15 at his home, 271 Sterling street, Brooklyn. MINNIHANE—Patrick F., for years ticket taker at the Empire Theater, Lewiston, Me., and a former member of the Lewiston police force, died suddenly at his home in that city January 11 of heart disease, when he was believed to be recuperating from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Minnihbane was forty-three years old. Following his retirement from the police force, he was employed by Wiliam P. Gray, theater owner, and served in various capacities in the theaters controlled by Mr. Gray for eleven years, until his death. His widow, formerly Mary Maillet, survives. MOREY—G. E., known in the show business as Harry Marte!, died at 412 Clark Cincinnati, Monday afternoon, January 22. He was well known in the circus and carnival fields. At one time he was advance agent for the Forepaugh-Sells Circus. His tatest connection was with the Rhoda Royal Circus last season. OSTENDORFF—Lou H., 68, Ostendorfff, formerly connecied Bill's Pioneer Day Show and numerous other Wild West attractions, died at his home in New York City January 16. QUINTANO—Mrs. Anna, mother of Giacomo Quintano, violinist, died January 14 at her home, 1228 Madison avenue, New York, at the age of 75. RAY—W, F., tenor for the Harmony Four, was killed in an automobile accident at Sunbury, Pa., recently. Eddie Fleming was a member of the quartet. ROBSON—FEdward, 34, actor at the Malden, Mass., Auditorium, died recently at the Melrose Hospital in that city. His widow, who was Lillian Grimes, of New York, survives. SANTLEY—Kate, famous thirty or more years ago as an actress, died in Brighton, Eng., last week. Miss Santley was born in Awerica and as a child appeared on the stace in this country. Later she went to England and played in a great variety of roles, ranging from Shakespeare to light opera. She enjoyed great success. Miss Santley made her last professional appearance in June, 1894, when she appeared in this country in “A Night in Town” with Carrie Cuthbert. Early in the seventies she appeared here in ‘“‘The Black Crook”® and “King Carrot’ She was the lessee of the Royalty Theater, London, and author of the play “‘Mixed Relations’, as well as the libretto of the comic opera “Vetah"’, and composer of part of the music. SIMPSON—Cheridah, 58, who had been engaged in theatricals for more than thirty years und was at one time a feature in vaudeville, died in New York December 26 after a long iliness. Miss Simpson had been off the stace for the last few years. She was among the first women to do a pianolog in vaudeville, and yes well known as a principal in musical shows from 1890 to 1900 Her husband survives, STINE—F. L., 66, who operated most of the father of Gordon with Pawnee rides in parks in and near Baltimoge, died at Trego, Md., January 15 He was the builder and owner of the “Double Whirl’, and well liked wherever he worked. STROHMENGER — Carl F., 46. for many years connected with the Metropolitan Opera House, New York, and for five years personal representative and business manager for Antonio Scotti, famous paritone, died January 18 at his home in New York. TAYE The father of Charles Taye, comic of the ‘‘Hello, Jake, Giris’’, died at his home in Brook'yn, N. Y., Christmas Day. WALDON —-Richard, once a well-known English actor, died in Scotland last month. He hid been the owner of the Royal Princess Theater, Glasgow, since 1887. WALSH Mrs. John, Sr., died at her home in New York Oity January 14. Her husband, who was for many years a member of the Harrigan & Hart Co., and later in vaudeville as a member of the team = Ray and Redding, died about nine years son, Jobn, Jr. who is the juvenile in the “Hello dake, Girls" any, survives. w NDLING—Frank B., a former state senator and well known on the lyceum and chautauqua platform, died suddenly of apoplexy, at his home in Shelbyville, I1., January 11 Mr. Wendling was the brother of the fai nous George R. Wendling, whose lectures upon the authenticity of the Scriptures were classics and were headline features on all of the old-time chavutauguas. Frank B. Wendling lectured a few years ago for the Chautauqua Managers’ Association, for the Mutual Lyceum Bureau and had been prominently mentioned upon several other bureau lists. His loss will be distinctly felt in lyceum and chautauqua circles. MARRIAGES In the Profession DANIKOFF-VALENTINOVA—Vladimer Danikof and Valia Valentinova, members of the Russian Grand Opera Co., were married receDtly aX Buffalo, N. Y. VEY-ELSOM — Maurice Elvey, prinicpal a. scer for the Stoll interests, and Isobel E'som, legitimate and picture actress, married in London last week. GELLI-McDANIEL—AlIphonse Gelli, of New York City, and Josephine McDaniel, of Des Moines, Ia., both of whom appeared at the Orpheum Theater, Denver, Col., last week, were married at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Denver, January 16 GERHARDS-GREEN—Philip Gerhards, stage manager, and Pearl Green, poth members of Hal fiter’s “Live, Lacogh and Love’’ Company, were married on the stage of the Palace Theater, Moline, Ill., January 18, in the presence of the entire company and a large audience Miss Green began her professional career with the Kiter show three seasons ago. KLIPPEL-MARVEL—Jack Klippel and Grace Marvel, both members of the Al G. Barnes Circus, were married in Los Angeles January 15. They are wintering in Los Anvteles and eXpect to go on the road again next spring. LFWIS-WAGNER—Buddy Lewis, _ recently with the ‘Mississippi Valley Misses’ Musical Revue, and known in vaudeville, and Ruby Wagner, also known in vaudeville, were married in Evanston, I!l, January 4. They will be seen in a double on the Carrell Time McTERNAN-NELSON — Grace Nelson, who has been in vaudeville for the past four years, was married in Kansas City, Mo., January 17, to Hugh J. MeTernan, a nonprofessional. NORDSETH-RENO—Elmer Nordseth, man of the Harriet Players, and Babe Reno, of Sapulpa, Ok., were married on the stage of the Grand Theater, Holdenvifle, Ok., Jan were leading uary 11, following the night show SHANNON-WHITE—Cecil Shannon, manager of His Majesty's Theater, Hebart, Australia, and one of the best known country, and Eulalie Helen a_ retited Sydney merchant, Melbourne last November. COMING MARRIAGES In the Profession icture men in that hite, daughter of were married in Alberta Frances Kibler, musician, of Moberly. o., who had for many years trave ed on chautanqua circuits, and Clifford L. Rollins, of Glendale, Calif., are to be married in Holy wood, Calif., soon, Leatrice Joy, screen star, is on the way to Los Angeles to marry Jack Gilbert, film actor, for the wget time. They married in TiJuana, Mex., f before Mr. Gilbert received his finat ivoree papers from his first wire Truman Vollmer, for several years head profectionist for Pinkleman & Corey. of Quincy, 11}., will, it is reported, shortly married to Marle Loffman, of that city. Mr, Vollmer is