The Billboard 1924-03-15: Vol 36 Iss 11 (1924-03-15)

a a aR I A aoe aa 106 The Billboard MARCH 15, 1924 DEATHS In the Profession AVRIGNY—John, 71, veteran circus performer, died February 18 in Charing Cross Hospital, London, Eng. He joined a Glasgow cir«ms as a trapeze artiste at an early age and was afterwards with circuses of Jack Swallow and Carl Brennir. He later appeared in a Japanese juggling act with his family, while bis son Paul did a foot-balancing act. The deceased had appeared at many theaters in Europe, working the Moss and Thornton tours. His last professional appearance was at the Alhambra, Openshaw, Eng. The funeral was held February 23 from Streatham, Eng. The widow, three daughters and one son survive. BARTH—Mrs., wife of Andy ‘Barth, member of Lodge No. 8, T. M. A., Louisville, Ky., died February 27 after a brief illness. BLAKE—Mrs. Dannie Burgay, 20, died March 1 of childbirth at her home in New York City. The deceased was the daughter of Danie! Burgay, an employee of the Palace Theater, New York, who has been with the Keith interests for more than thirty years and is known to virtually all showfolks on Broadway. The funeral was held March 5, with the Rev. Bishop of St. Philip's Episcopal Church, New York, officiating. The baby, a handsome little six-pound son, bears every promise of thriving. BOONE—George W., + member of Buffalo (N. Y¥.) Lodge No, 18, T, M. A., died at ‘he Sisters’ Hospital, Buffalo, March 5 of heart disease. For a while Mr. Boone was engaged in the hotel business in that city. He was a charter member of Aerie No, 46, Fraternal Order of Eagles. The deceased is survived by an only brother, Henry B. Boone, from whose home in Buffalo funeral services were held March 7, 8:30 a.m., and half an hour later from S&t. ‘Yeresa’s Church, the Rev, John F. Ryan officiating. Interment was in Limestone Hill Cemetery. IN LOVING MEMORY OF MISS BETTY BROWNE Who passed away March 9, = oe. One long, sad year has passe Since you were called away; But the grief we felt at parting We more keenly feel today. A LOVING MOTHER AND SISTER. BUTLER—Oscar, trombone player with the Wheeler & Wilson Band for many years, was found dead recently at Bridgeport, Conn, The body was at the foot of a cleft of rocks, with a jagged cut in his head. He had been separated from his wife for some time. Services were in charge of Samuel H. Harris Lodge, No. 99, I. 0. 0. F. CHADWICK — Richard, 66, widely known English stallholder, who had traveled Laneashire and Cheshire for many years with his cocoanut sheets, etc., died February 17 at the fair ground, Openshaw, Manchester, Eng. CHADWICK—Mary Ann Wrigley, crandmother of — Chadwick, motion picture star, died March CHIPPERFIELD — Miss L. (Mrs. Peate), third daughter of James and Louisa Chipperfield, died in Bangor (County Down), Ireland, recently. Interment was made in the New Cemetery. COOK—Ellsworth E., for many years one of the hest-known hotel men in Central Mlinois, died suddenly at Danville, Ill., about 5 o'clock, Thursday evening, March 6, while on his way to a hospital in Danville for treatment for heart trouble. He was also in the minstrel show business for several years as singer and manager with several companies, the last being Goodyear, Cook and Dillon, of which he also was one of the proprietors. The deceased was a member of several fraternal organizations and is survived by one sister, Mrs. Nettie C. South, of Indianapolis, who was with him during his illness, The body was sent to Shelbyville, IIL, where funeral services were conducted from the Elks’ Home March 9 at 2:30 p.m. CRAWFORD—H. L., 32, who conducted the Blue Ridge Theatrical Agency, the Palmetto Stock Company, the West Stock Comnany and the Palmetto Players and also had been in the outdoor and theatrical business for the past eighteen years, died recently of influenza after ‘ an illness of three days, according to a letter from Bert Maxwell, which failed to give rhe date and place of death. The deceased is survived by his widow. DE MANDIL—Dr. Carlos, 31, composer and orchestra leader, formerly of San Froncisco, died suddenly in New York City March 7. DOOLEY—Frank A., died recently at Colorado Springs, Col. His wife is with the Aulger Bros.’ Stock Company, FAUST—Iouise, 79, widow of Edwin Faust of the Faust Family, died er 26 at the home of her danghter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Lyon, Oceanport, N. J. She was widely known in the profession as Mother Faust. She was very devoted to Dorothea Antel, whom she visited at Christmas time, as feeble as she was. Three days before her death she was reading The Billboard as usual. Interment was at Glenwood, Long Branch, Karl, 77, veteran minstrel, in his youth with Christy’s Minstrels, did March 1 in Fond du Lac, Wis. After playing in the musical eomedy, “‘Queen’s Minstrels’, the deceased played in vaudeville til! his re‘irement in 1910. Three sons, John, Edward and Frank, survive. GEARY—Harry R., 39, died Fe'ruary 11 at his Chicago home, 815 East Pershing Road, of uleer of the stomach. Mr. Geary had the Buddha show concession in White City seven seasons. He had been in the show business for twenty years and at one time was a Dutch comedian in vaudeville. He was born in Pittsburg, Pa. The remains were cremated and the ashes placed in Oakwoode Cemetery. The widow survives, GOLDSTEIN—Simon, 73, senior partner of Goldstein & Co., costumers, died recently in Sen Francisco after a lingering illness. deceased is survived by bis widow and sous. % “Uncle known of the York, Eng. He started his career in th ment-catering world years ago by organizing number of fetes and galas thruout and the New Zealand warriors. turned his attention in an entirely di direction and became advance agent fer some of the i Thompson's lon, L, LL, N. Y. GRAY — Frederick Thomas (Fred de Gray, widely generation of Enziisi Toby"’), S98 one older of the most showmen and famous forty years ago on English fair grounds as the owner of Gray’s Ghost Show, died February 12 Midlands. Mr. Gray was the the Burgess Christy Minstrels, which wards became the world-famous Mo re & BurChristy Minstrel Troupe. After ing of his interest in his various tuinstrel he organized the first of native Maori warriors, @ genuine aboriginal tribe After this stunt » best known circuses and mez time, including Jim Bostock’s Day's menagerie and Join Manders’ meehanicat wax-work exh his own boss, fully exhibiting his daughter, Mlle in an assault-at-arms exhibition in which bition. Wi ng to he then toured England, fave exhibitions of boxing, wrestling and weight lifting. He toured other well-known ae until he retired from active life live in seclusion at Swaffham in Norfolk, Eng., until 1914, when he returned to York. His death occurred February 10 at Sir Henry Almhouses, 153, Thomas’ Church the Cemetery. Mile. Herculean, two sister of Charles Hobbs, died February 10 in England. HAYDEN—Madeline, 33, actress, died Peb rvary 27 of pneumonia at her home in Bat 'yThe funeral was _beld — 2 and the body interred in Calvary Cemete Long Island, HORCHEM—\Mrs. y member of an air circus, was instantly killed March 2 Antonio, Tex., when the | ft w crumpled as she went in‘o a jv p at a of 1,200 feet. The plane era< twenty feet in front of +h in-ar and the end of a crowd of 3.5%) sp deceased is survived by her husband. HUGHFS--Agnes, 16, dacghier of Hughes, pneumonia. Shapiro, funeral was held March 8, respect the music house closed at noon that day. Bertha. 24. aviatrix at the municinal flying field, etators, a.ed March 7 in New York City Bernstein & Co., music publishers. Fred amuse Yorkshire founder af er dispos hold terent s”LCcessHerculean, z Castlegate, York, Eng. The funeral took place Febrvary 15, after services at St, was laid to rest in York daughter, two nieces survive. GRIFFITHS—Jennie Winifred body Bes des his nephews and ‘Babs Rerce), g of ber plane 4 to the ground Tom Tom Hughes js sales manager of and as a mark of RS. 5262 W. iat Street, IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of My Loving Husband and Pal, who passed on March 9, 1923, at 5 p.m. As the softening rays of the departed sun linger In tenderness upon the earth, so the memory of my departed husband abides in my a. SAM V. HUNTE Long Beach, Calif. ager, Old Fifth Avenue March 2 at Sherburne, N. Y. Mr. who formerly resided at 86% Lafayette avenve, Brooklyn, former 4rooklyn, a 1 New York, and for a number of years president of New York. tinction of being the first to take LaVELLE—Col. y night, Chicago, of LaVelle was a vorid and easily played in the old MeVicler cago, and played was Showmen’s League, Fred J, Owens, league sent by the league, by Dr. HURTIG—Harry A., 71, veteran theater man2309 Lawrence avenue, Toledo, 0., Wednesday morning, March 5, from heart disease. Hurtig went to Cincinnati at an early age, terested himself in politics and held many city and State offices for brothers, Hurtig & Seamon, induced him to managership of the died in his home, Born in Luisville, Kry., twenty-five years. interested in the theatrical firm Bastable Theater, He retired from active of Cincinnati, and a son, Louis R. Stella, died four fears ago. Hurtig is survis brothers, Samuel, sisters, Mrs. Byrdie nephew. The under whose service interment Cincinnati, March 7. N. Y., was once a stage star. Chiropean Club president of the Gemut Club member of the the Professional Woman's [fague The deccased was also lead ng lady company which her husband had the William A., 82, March 3, in the American Hospi familiar figure in the remembered owing to ir, goatee and certain peculis oddities of dress, Co!. the National Indian Le member of the Owr In the «ixtte l whe ent dr i wa « that headed by the old-time stars In later vear went with the outdoor shows, with Young RBouffa'o Show for «« ral enaon siseo with the So'l«-Flote Cirens Col, Lav went to Avetral'a in 1912 th a show away from thie country for some time, 7 funeral was held March 6 in charge of ond wae chaplain Fechter, accept the Syracuse, N. Y., and later the National Theater, Rochester, N. Y., both playing high-grade tractions. work several years ago, altho holding the tion of general manager of the Empire, » at the time of his death. survived by his wife, thal daughter, his wife and son, Mr. theatrical posiToledo, The deceased is formerly Evelyn Rosen Besides ed bt Louis and Joe, New York: Max of Dayton, 0O., and Israel of Cin cinnati, and two and Mrs. York. Mrs, Klein of Toledo are sisters-in-law, Hurtig of Cincinnati is a ceased was a member of the Masons of Cincinnati, funeral was held, with Hills Cemetery, KNOWLES—Mrs. Wolfe Louis Davenport, who reside in New Harry Winter and Mrs. Willie and Morris Miami Lodge of s the in Walnut joodrich, 75 (Sarah Good rich), widow of Edwin Knowles, lessee of th Theater, New York, died to Denver, died Mon infirmities due to old age. Cal. La = ite comre Theater, Chiin some of the orcanizations conducted by Col Flowers were an old friend of the deceased; by several actors and others, There was a good attendance of the members of the league. No known relatives survive. Burial was held in Showmen’s League Rest, The pall bearers were Walter 8S. r, Sum FrankenStein, George A. Wright, w.urry Daigle, Tony Perry and Peter Rogers, LEHMAYER—Maurice K., 65, one time manager of the Academy of Music, Baltimore, Md., died suddenly in that city Mareh 5, The deceased is survived by his widow. LEONARD—Melville (Jack Duxbury), general manager for eight years for Brothers Hanaway, died February 5 in Southport, Eng. LESLIE—James (John Powell), 48, member of the team of Leslie and Shane, died February “3 in St, Agathe der Morits, Province of Quebee, Can., after a lingering illness. The remains were interred in the Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal. His widow and three childreo Woodiawn Cemeter: Te survive, MAHER — Billy (William Conn), of Billy Maher and Partner, died February 14 in London af.er an illness of only ten days. The act had been playing in “Laughter (Un)Limited’’ and was to have played at the Wood Greea Empire Theater but for the illness of deceased. Mr. Maher was a member of the Chelsea Lodge of Masons The funeral was eld February 19. The widow and three children survive, _MENOWN—John, 48, prominent’ attorney of St. Louis, specializing in theatrical work, contracts and copyrights, was killed 1 a.m. March » when his car was struck by a switch engine on the South Kings Highway, St. Louis. He always lent a helping hand to members of the profession, and whenever possible mingled with theatrical folk. Before Menown gained promlnence as an attorney, with offices in the Boatman’s Bank Building. St. Louis, he was a s bger and performer, and at one time sang with ‘reatore’s Band, and for several years was @ member of a quartet which toured the Keith and Orpheum circuits. While studying law he made his expenses by playing vaudeville dates. He composed a number of song successes, among them “Shine on, Pretty Irish Moon’; *‘Every Night Is Lovers’ Night in Some Old Land’? and “Havana”, ballads. and ‘‘Let's Make a Job of It for Every Fighter’’, a war song. MERIKANTO — Oskar, 55, eminent Finnfsh composer-conductor, died February 17 in Helsingford, Finland. The deceased bad a long and brilliant career as a muric'an end had been co nduc tor of the Finnish opera since 1911. ie was the composer of ‘‘The Girl of Pobja’’, “The Death of Elinan’ and other opcras. MINKOWSKY—Abraham, 76. a founder of the Cantors’ Association of America, died in Detroit, Mich., February 26. The deceased received bis musical edeeaton at the Imperial Conservatory in Moscow, Russia. He came to America in 1900 and for thirteen years was cantor of the synagog Shaarey Zedek in New York City PACKMAN—Prof. Harry. 52, who came here from England twenty years ago and attained fame as an organist and composer, died at la Crosse, Wis., recently, after an illness of four years. PARKES — Rosie, 33, died February 1 at Frankfort, Mareus, Victoria, Australia, after a protracted illness. The deceased was a member of the vaudeville team of Edwerds and Parkes, one of the most successful acts (Australian) that ever appeared on the ‘audeville stage. In musical comedy, too, the deceased has been most popular. A husbend and dau-bter survive Harold Parkes, professionally known as George Edwards, appeared with his wfe in all their stage engagements in Australia and other countries. Lew Tark-s, publicity manager of the Fuller-Ward Australia enterprises, is a brother-in-l&w. REHM—Carl H., widely known New York tent manufacturer, who for fifty-two years had supplied the Nassau County Fair at Mineo!a, L. L, and other Long Ivland, New Yok and New Jersey fairs with —, died March 8 at his home in Rutherford. N. REIS—Peter Francis ‘Roiand). 48. died February 1 at Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia, For many years the deceased condreted a school of theatrical dancing and general instruct'on in Srdney. Frank Reis, formerly prominent dramatic actor, who recently interested himself in vaudeville, was a brother of the deceased. RICE—Mrs. Meggie E., mother of Roy M. Rice, professionally known as Diego ‘“‘the (ireat Magiec'an and Escare Artist’’, died at her home, 1232 Cherokee avenue, Owensboro § Ky.. Saturday nicht, March 1, of burns recei ed that morning. The deceaced is survived by her husband, one son and one daughter. Interment was at Rose Hill Cemetery, Owensboro. ROBBIN —Jane Bliss, 4, youngest of the two daughters of Milton A. Robbins, died March 5 of typho'd-pneumonia at Detroit, Mich. Funéral services were beld March 7 and the body pleced in a receiving vau.t at Detroit for the time being. ROBERT—RKichard, 63, concert pianist and conductor, died in Vienna recently. The de© ased studied at the Vienna Conservatory w'th Druckner and assumed the directorship of the new conservatory in Vienna in 19°99. He was alo a compo er of opera and other works. ROONEY—!conard, 45, well known tn former years as a pertner of the Rooney and Rooney acrobatic team in the Barnum & Bailey C reus, Cid in St. Teter’s Hoep'tal, New Brunswick, N J,, March 7 of a fractnred «kvll susta ned when he was accidentally knocked off a bicyele by a trolley car. The deceased 1s survived by his wife and three children UKINNER—Mary Hanee, 80, teacher of singing, died February 28 in her studio in Carnegie Hall, New York Hor pupils included some of the best known profe sionals of today, including the late Lillian Russell, William Faversham and Marie Cahill The deceased was one of the first teachers to lease a studio in Carnegie Hall after its completion. SHAW—Peatrice, 21, one of the Three Dale Sisters, dropned dead March 4 while performing at the 7let Regiment Armory, New York City, for the Perfume Exposition and Beauty Culture Show. Miss Shaw wos plaving a saxophone while the two other members of the team were playing a violin and p'ano resrectively. A« the trio were paving ‘‘You Remind Me of My Mother” Mies Shaw ernmnled to the floor unconscious, She died before the amhbulance surgeon arrived. He pronounced death dne to heart trouble. The set has been disolved os a resnit of the death, SHOWTFS—Mre, Elivabeth, 92 Wi'l'am Showles bharehack rider, residence in Long Branch, N. J., mother of died at her March 9. SMITH—0O. J., 34, manager of P Ma fests Theater, Akron, ©., died in A A Ry Men 6, following an attac! k of pneumonia, TP). o, ceased survived by his widow, parents... ter and five brothers, Funera 6e. eal he id March 6, a With Interment in Akrop SPARKE.—E rne, 52, clog dancer, ae 8 and Vesta, died February 12 in a bospit London. Mr. Sparkes had been on the +. “ ville stage for thirty-nine years and i peared in all the principal halls in Engls Of late years be worked very little \, "a halls Hy funeral was held February i _ TASSEY. —kK. H., president of South, Film Service, died of acute indigestion at Hous bony Tex., recently, ™ THOMAS— Margaret, eborus girl with ‘Th Night Owls" stoc burlesque play ne the Gayety, Milwaukee, Wis., diea Mare! 6 of rm juries sustained when » car in which <b, hs riding skidded and crashed into a + anh wle, Miss Thomas’ home was in Shy eygan, V is, TULLY—May, actress and producer of yang Ville pleces during the past five years, 4 March 9 in the Post-Graduate Hospital, New York City, of heart trouble. ‘Stop, Lo tod Listen’’, written by the deceased, was very popular and waa standard on the big time for aoe than ten years. Funeral services wer veld March 11 from Campbell's Funeral Chy New York City. VANOLINDER — George, better Prof. Van, who for the past thirty-tive years owned, managed and operated outdoor shows died at his home in Rochester, N. Y¥., Pop. ruary 14. He is survived by one son and One daughter. WARD — John H., 73, well-known horse trainer and driver, who conducted a hotel at the entrance to the Jefferson County (N. Y,) Fair grounds for years, died at his home in Watertown, N. Y., recently, following a long known as iliness. He is survived by four brothers and a sister WHITMER—Harry L., 32, only son of Mrs. Lincoln J. Carter, wife of the play producer, died suddenly at Goshen, Ind., March 3. WRIGHT—Harry W., 63, widely known carnival man, died in the American Hospital, Chi cago, March 9, of heart trouble. He was bors in Louisville, Ky. Mr. Wright was formerly general agent of the C. W. Parkes Shows and the Nat Reiss Shows in 1901-1903 and bad « show of his own on the road. The deceased survived by his widow and two sons. MARRIAGES In the Profession APPLEBAUM-MAYNARD—Morris A; plebanm nonprofessional, of Buffalo, N. Y., was married March 5 to Ruth Maynard, chorus girl in tt National Winter Garden. New York. playing burlesque stock. The ceremony was performed in the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hal!, New York Miss Maynard has retired from the burlesque company and they will make their home in Buffalo. BANGS-HUDDLESTON—Howard Bangs, son of the famous humorist, and Josephine Hod dieston, former leading woman in Essanay I’ tures and legitimate actress, were married March 8 in New York City The bride is a beauty much in demand as a mode! CALDWELLBRETT—Dick Caldwe!l!, leading man of the Bill-Bess Comedians, and Helen Brett, of De Funiak Springs. Fla., were married February 29 at De Funiak Springs, according to word from Rll Thebus. DUMONT-WELSH—Corinne We'sh, contralto who has arpeared as soloist with the Boston and New York Symphonies and in recitals with Jan Kubelik, was recently married to C. W Dumont and are spending their honeymoon at Miami Reach, Fla. EVANS-ADAMS—Richard Evans. a mining Promo‘er of Montreal, Can., and Vivian Adams, member of the chorus in “Up She Goes" eloped last week in Boston and were married EVANS-HAINES—Ar‘bur H. Evans, head of the E' ans Mus'c Company, Boston, Mass., was marricd Mirch 6 in Miami, Fila., to Marr Haines, a'so of Roston. GILL-LOPEZ—Charles Possum Gill, formerly of minstrelsy, and Marie Lopez were united in marriage February 27 at Juarez, Mex. HOLLANDER, JR.-GATES—S. Ross Hol lander, Jr.. son of a wealthy Boston merchar and Helen Gates, a beautiful member of Zier: feld's ‘‘Follies’’, were married last week in St Louls, Mo, HMOLMAN-TAYLOR—William Holman, ce™ nected with Christie Comedies, and Helen Tay: lor, nonprofessional, were married March | in Los Angeles, O'HAGAN-WEICHARD—Jack O'Hagan and Josie Weichard were married Janvary 22 St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, South Mel bourne, Australia, Both are residents of Melbovrne, where Mr, O'Hagan is a very prominent seongwriter, among his successes being “Gua dagai"’ O'LEARY-MIDGL EY—Fugene mercial traveler of South America, O'Leary, com and Zoe Midyley, of the Austral Ficht Al Freseo Pm tertaine rs, were married in Adelaide, Australia, recently. REYES-MOTLARD—"Indien Joe" Reves and Mabel Moulard were married at Rernmont, T-x., March 1. Mr. Reyes will be back with Christy Bros.’ Circus the com!ng seasen. : RYAN-CASH—Tommy Ryan and Amelia Cas’ vere quietly married at Wellsburg. W. V4. March 3, idem have retired from show busine for the pres ST. ~~ nL AU 'T—William Slater, of the West Coast Theaters Company and_ Lillian Blaut, nonprofessional, were married March 6 in Los Angeles. They will spend their honey: moon in Europe. SMITH-McQU BEN—Arthur C. Smith of New York, pianist, and Dern Marie McQueen, vaude ville artiste, were married at Clinton, Ind. March 7. ia THOMAS-KAEFHLER—John Charles Thomas, Amer'can baritone, was married to Dorothy Kachler, of Beverley Farms, Mass. and Pot terch, Fla., Mareh 5, at the home of Mr. & Mrs George L. Dobyns in Palm Br och we THOMPSON-HART—W, M. (Blaekte) Thom): son was married March 4 to Margaret Tur! . at the court house, St. Tonls, Mo. Justice of the Peace. Thompson ts well kue “among carnival folks, having been with © ote of shows In his years in the game, and ? wife has for years had a mind-reading booth WELLS-FRANCIS—Ira (Bud) Wells. of Gene Myers’ member Saxophoniacs, with Art Selb’s