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Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Did YOU see those bank clerks dance
Thursday and Friday nights? They
ratified their clog shoes quite as If
they'd done it all their lives. for the
most part, and Leroy Cevilie says that
not a one Of them had ever attempted
the like of that waltz clog before. But
how Ben Dillon did work training
them! Every afternoon for the past
fortnight the ten OF them have fore
gathered at Fischer's after o'clock
and for an hour and a half went
through their PAGES under the critical
instruction Of Herr Fischer's versatile
comedian.
What is fame, anyhow? Does man
always have to walk under the shadow
of his fathers greatness, or may ne be
allowed If he be really clever. TO earn
a reputation of his own? J. *. Elm
NETT, who comes to the Los Angeles
In a little comedy sketch next week,
is a sufferer from his fathers reputa-
ton. True, his fathers name was the
same as his own, but his father was
known and loved as Fritz" A cur
rent magazine prints y picture OF the
Young man, who Is making good on
his own account. with the fathers cog
nomen attached.
In the days of Shakespeare the actor
was looked upon as a vagrant a shift
less. useless fellow. who was refused
a Christian burial. Even now, when
the dramatic profession IS recognized
nv liberal-minded persons as one OF
the arts in which it is possible for
man or woman to make an honoreo
ana dignified name, the opinion prevails
that the actor Is untitled for anything
| else In life and that the business In
| sfinct necessary for he or she to make
a living IN any other way than beyond
the footlights il totally lacking In theil
makeup.
mis- however, is far from true. Not
only have many well known actors ieIl
the stage and made successes IN tht
commercial world, but there are mum
erous instances Of mea ana womer
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

theater, comprising a number Of the
most recent of New York successes,
in addition to a great many eastern
triumphs that have already won rec
ognition in the west. The initial Of
fering will be a magnificent produce
ton of the brilliant musical extrava-
ganza, "The Land of Nod" said to be
the most remarkably popular play
since "Peter PAN"
Glowing press opinions come from
San Francisco, where the piece now is
enjoying capacity business, and Man
ager Morosco feels confident that in
the opening production "The Land of
Nod" Majestic theater patrons may
form an accurate opinion of the char
acter of future offerings at the hand
some playhouse The seat sale for the
opening week will begin Wednesday
morning at 8 o'clock.
There may be two more disappointed
persons In Los Angeles today than
Dick Ferris and Libby Blondelle. but
they'd be hard to find. Dicks disap-
pointed because he's missing good
bet in the advertising line, and MISS
BlondeIle because she's been Obliged
to forego a new, and anticipated pleas
ant experience.
Some three or four months ago
when Miss Blondelle was member o.
the Gayety company at the Grand tne-
alter, she with others was a guest a.
an after theater supper where Mr.. anc
Mrs. Ferris met her. Ferris began talk
ing Of his soon-to=be balloon trip, ant
! expressed a wish that he might hays
feminine companion on his mrs
flight made in preparation Tor the Ions
New York trip.
"Tll go up with ycu," volunteere'
Miss Blondelle, two red heads oueh
to be luck, don't you thinkf
TKou're oni" replied the aureoie
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

during the last two days the demands
upon Mr. Belasco have become SO IN
sistent that 1t has been decided TO
continue 1t another week. Scores OF
playgoers who assisted the Elks IN
their festival urged Mr.. Belasco to give
them an opportunity to see the touch
ing little traeedy, and the advance SAFE
of seats indicates that 1t will be played
to crowded houses.
Rarely has a play been so attractive
ly staged in Los Angeles as this one,
and it has been admirably acted. MISS
Bernard showed dramatic talent whieh
was a revelation to even those who
have watched her work most critical
ly She is perfectly suited to the part
The rich and picturesque setting, the
story of tender love and final heroism
is one that must appeal to all.
Miss e. Everhart's Japanese maid
also is extremely well played. Mr..
Glazier. Mr.. Van Buren, and the others
are good in their various parts.
The charming little stage comedy,
"The Critic" from the hand of David
Belasco, brought up to date by Hobart
Bosworth, is almost as charming a
feature as Madam Butterfly" The
former play comes first, and its laugh
able situations and playful humor Will
put you in just the frame of mind to
enjoy MADAM Butterfly" The cast
includes everybody in the Belasco, and
you may see your favorite at disad-
vanrage-for the play is a rehearsal of
an extremely bad tragedy.
BURBANK-with Miss Florence
stone in the name part, and with every
Burbank theater favorite fittingly cast,
Manager Morosco will offer an elabo-
rate revival iof the ever welcome
"Zaza" for the week beginning with
matinee this afternoon. Judging from
the proportions of the advance sale,
more than usual interest attaches to
the Forthcoming production. There has
been much curiosity on the part OF
Burbank patrons to see Miss Stone IN
this difficult role-a role, It would
seem, which should offer unbounded
opportunities for the display of the
noted actress varied talents and ao-
knowledged emotional ability. Miss
Stone will have In support the COM
plete rank and file of favorites, and a
series of settings that should form an
admirable background for her efforts.
William Desmond will be the Ber-
nard Dufresne; John Burton, Cascart;
Byron Beasley, the tragedian, with
Henry Stockbridge, Harry Mestayer'
Willis Marks, Charles Giblyn and 9TH
ers admirably ensconced in fitting roless
Louise Royce will be the aunt to Zaza,
a character that is said to be the most
artistic bit of work in the repertoire OF
this clever character woman.
Gilbert Gardner, whom Manager Mo-
rosco has engaged as stage director OF
the Burbank forces, will in ''Zaza"
offer his first production in this thea
ter Mr.. Gardner's reputation as di-
rector embraces notable work In
number of the larger eastern cities, and
his efforts at the Burbank should result
(Continued on Pagc sevenI
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15

Italian does, / mean, your composers
viii take rank with any in the world"
How does your style Of leading inn
press the italian critics?' he was asked.
"They are Jealous of me and Of my
success" he exclaimed vehemently.
''The younger critics applauded me
but the older school call me a mounte-
bank. They do not like innovations
but wish to follow the style their an
cestors did. believe in doing things
differently, and tell them even IL they
do not like the way in which l lead
my band, they must confess 1 get the
results from it, eccentric though it
Have you always been called the
eccentric 2"
Turning to his trunk he brought
forth a large scrap book containing
notices from papers all over the coun-
try. He had saved all, good and bad.
Doesn't Mind Roasting
"Just look at that" he exclaimed.
ssWhen find myself getting the
'swelled head I read a few Of them
roasting me- and when l have the
blues, / read the good ones and again
think myself the greatest ever No
matter what critics may have said
about me. you will find them unani-
nous in one thing. they praise the mu-
aDid you ever try to lead in any
other way?"
Eyes, a few times, but I could tell
the difference in my band right away
AS said before, they understand me,
and If 1 were to try to use my baton
| in more moderate manner / could not
get results. I know, for have tried 1t. =
Helen Lowell, the original Miss
| TTazoxr ~ 0HEro VVfnoa NJ the CabbaQe
Patch" has farm on Long Island
and raises chickens and pigs for the
market, and Marion Abbott. whose
summer home also is on Long Island
makes q business Of violet raising
Maud Durbin Skinner, the wife OF Otis
Skinner. is a well known writer, noted
particularly for her studies Of Canadian
4 peasant life. Guy Standing Is an artist
Los Angeles herald., 1908-11-15
MUST HAVE ACTION
SAYS BANDMASTER

cennaro, the eccentric band leader
now at the orpheum, leads In an aero
batic fashion because it brings results.
He says so himself
II am not a poseur." he exclaimed,
''but use this method OF getting the
most out of my musicians. l have a
countryman, whom you have in all
probability seen, who makes a monkey
OF himself because he thinks it maaxes
the audience laugh. have no such in
tention. Every gesture you see me
make means something to the bands.
men.
II keep perfect time with the music
II you will notice, and every time
make movement either with my body
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

VIM. Neuiind has sold the
harness department of his i'm
plement store, to a man by the
name of Coulon. Mr.. Coulon
will take charge about the
middle of February.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Newton
were Omaha passengers this
noon.
Fred Warren left for his
home at Atlantic this morning
going by way Of Omaha.
Rev. Buriff, of the M. f.
church invited the members OF
Mo. Valley lodge |. 0. 0. r
and the Rebekahs to attend his
church next Sunday evening
when he will speak on the Odd
fellowship, and they have ac-
cepted the invitation.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
Peal: -Vrazier .Nuptials

Yesterday, high at noon,. at
the home Of the brides father,
j. H. Frazier, this city, occurred
the marriage of his youngest
daughter, Wilma May, to War
rem q. Peake, of Red Oak, Iowa.
Only the immediate relatives
were present. The house was
very tastefully decorated in
flowers and potted plants, the
ceremony taking place in the
front parlor. Rev. Hutchinson
of the Christian church said
the words that made them man
and wife. After the ceremony
a sumptuous wedding dinner
was served. Those present
from out of town were: Mr..
and Mrs. w. H. Peake, of Red
Oak, father and mother If the
groom, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Ecles, of Des Moines, Walter
Frazier, of Woodbine, and j.
Harvey Frazier, Of Logan.
The young people, accompanied.
by Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Peake
left on the afternoon train for
a short visit at the home Of the
groom's parents, after which
they will go on to their home
near Watson, Missouri. The
bride wore a handsome blue
travelling suit with hat and
gloves to match, the groom
wearing the conventional black:
The young people have the
best wishes of a large circle Of
friends, and the Times joins
with them in extending con-
gratulations.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
Attention Woodman.

There will be a regular NEE
ting of M. w. A., on Friday
evening Feb. 7th., at which tim !.
delegates to the Co. Conventie,a
will be elected, also degree wor'.,
and lunch will be served. Al
Woodmen are requested to L.
present. A. P. Reeder,
Coun.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
Christian Endeavor Day at
the PRESBYTERIAN Church.

The twenty seventh anniver-
sary of the organization Of the
Christian Endeavor movement
will be observed at 7::30 p. m.
on Sunday End. NY
All three of the church soci-
cites will take part in the pro-
gram.
There will be good speaking
and singing. Everybody is in
yited. and all vino come will be
we'll pleased.
Mrs. John Cunningham, of
Llvermore Iowa. is in the VAL
ley the guest of P. Il. Mullen
family.
Clover and Millet hay for
sale. Inquire K. E. Brundige,
telephone No. White %. fl.
Messrs. Miller and johnson
Of Hamburg were in the VALLEY
today the guests Of Martin &
STOUT.
Michael P. Haley went up to
Modale this morning on bust
ness.
Program for Gem Theatre,
tonight, Friday and Saturday
evenings: Jane is Furious,
Clever Tailors, I've Lost NV
Eye Glasses, Gaities, Man-Hat
and Cocktail, two illustrated
songs.
Mrs. Fl. L. A't9rige returned
last evening from Afkansas
where she mad been visiting
friends and relatives for the
past three weeks. She reports
a fine time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
The first debating team

The first debating team Of
the Missouri Valley high school
will leave this evening for. .Des
Moines where they will stay
over night. and tomorrow will
go to Winterset where they will
contest with the high school.
The team consists Of Wooster
Warren, Ralph Erixon and
Chas. Kennedy. They will be
accompanied by Superintendent
Beveridge and Prof. Redmon.
The boys are expecting to beat
their opponents, and We believe
they will.
Harry Mann, of Denison, was
calling on the trade here today.
George Cce, cashier of the
First National Bank of Wood
bine, was in the Valley today
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank McGav-
rem have moved down on End
street in the A. G. Brown
house.
The funeral of the late Bert
Swan was held this morning at
4 HOO o'clock at the Methodist
church, Rev Buriff, officiating
The funeral was unusually
large, the church being filled
with relatives and friends. The
/ Homesteader's and Woman
lodge turned out in a body.
The floral offerings were beau
tiful,
4 G. T. Hopkins, forman black
smith in the local shops. IS lay
ing off on account of an attack
of the grippe. We can sym
pathize with him, that is Ger
tain.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

A car load of special scenery,
two horses and a company of
twenty people are seen in the
play of Montana, which comes
to the New Opera house on Sat-
urday evening next.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

There may be better cough
and cold cures than our "White
Pine with TAR but we have
never seen them. No pay if
YOU say its no good. 25 and Soc.
j. D. Brown & Son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Miss Grace Curtis Glenn, of
Chicago, will be the guest of
Mrs. Amen, Friday. Miss Glenn
is connected with the Northwest
Board, and is making a trip
through Iowa. Mrs. Amen in
vites the members of the Miss
ionary Society of the Presbyte-
rian Church, to call on Miss
Glenn between the hours Of 2
and five p. m. Friday. The
younger ladies of the Church
will be invited to tea at $50.
We acknowledge the receipt
of a letter from M. Mace, from
4 Oklahoma, which willappear in
next weeks Times, having
reached US too late for this ISIS
ue.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church can consider themselves
solicited to make aprons for
the sale to be held February IA.
P. %. Robinson is reported as
much better today.
Rcbekah Meeting.
Lillian Lodge No. 20, Daugh-
ters of Rebekah, will meet in
regular session on Saturday
evening next, February LIST at
7:30 p. m.
Mrs. j. j. Ford, N. G.
Mrs. Cole, Sect'y.
0. E. Evans, of Logan, who
recently purchased the stock
and vehicles of VIM. Neufnd &
I Sons, wishes to have all of his
friends call and see him. He
4 extends an invitation to the
s public in general to give him a
I trial when in need of livery
A work. Mr.. Evans has been in
4 the livery business for years
4 and can please you. j30
4 Cobs for Sale.
Il When you need cobs, telep-
! hone No. SO and your wants
. will be attended to. i.3l
a For Rent.
Four room house, with gool
q cellar. Location, by Christian
church. Inquire Aaron Carp
Il enter. j-3l.
IA During the month of Febru
M airy all suits will be made b,
OK m at from 81 to SIS reduction
Good work guaranteed. Jer
sen the Tailor. MI
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Mrs. Guy Mahouey returned
this morning from Council
Bluffs where she had been
visiting Mrs. ]. c. Mahoney for
u few days.
Fred Fensler came over from
Lincoln last evening for an
oyer-Sunday visit with his par
ents, Mr.. ana Mrs. " Fl. Fen
sler.
Isaac Jones is in the Valley
the guest of Rernasd Evans.
He had been on the South
Omaha market with lead of
/ fat hogs and stopped here for a
visit.
DR.. Chapek, the Omaha OPP
tician, at DR.. DeVore's Office
Thursday, Friday, and Satur-
Gay, Jan. ., ana ..
The ladies of the Presbyter-
ian church will give q Valen-
tine social, February l4th, in
the church parlors.
A Valentine quilt will be of
fered for sale, also kitchen
aprons and other usefpl arti-
cles.
A literary and Musical pro
gram, suitable 10 * day, will
be given and IiGsht refresh
ments Will he served.
Mrs. Geo. A. kellogg left
last evening for Spokane
Washington where size will Wis
it her parents for seyera
months.
C. E. khouser, Of Love
land, route No. i was a pleas
ant Times caller today and add
]! ed his name to our list of read
erS.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

The Rebekah Degree Staff
will meet for drill, at their hall,
Friday afternoon at $3.50.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
For Iowa.

Probably Snow Tonight and
Friday. Warmer Tonight and
south portion Friday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

G. E. Deur returned to Lake
View this morning after sever.
al days visit with mis- parents.
Leo Fell, Of Logan, was in
the Valley today shaking hands
with friends.
The Knights and Ladies of
Security will meet in regular
session Saturday evening.
After the work there will be a
short program rendered and
ice cream, cake and coffee will
be served to the members free
outsiders Is cents.
DR.. Chapek will be at DR.. De-
Vore's office Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Jan. 6, Z and 8.
If there is anything the matter
with your eyes see him. He
can make them good as new.
M. Holbrook came down from
Onawa this afternoon and will
be the guest of friends and rel
atives for a few days.
Harry Way yesterday sold a
fine H. P. Nelson cabinet grand
piano to Sherman Locklin of
Modale.
Guy Fletcher, of Texas, is in
the Valley the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. A
Fletcher.
Saturday morning at Denis.
on will occur the marriage OF
| Miss Mar Wheeler, to Micbea'
O'Leasy u Sanford, California
The young people will make
their home in the west. The
groom .to-he is a brother OF
Dennis O'Leary who is well
known in this city.
j w Williams Sale Postponed
The Williams sale was ost.
poned today until Monday, I eb
ruary 3rd.
The morning papers repor
that Geo. Spelbrlng, agent TO
the Chicago & Northwestern a
Ida Grove, has been foun'
short in his accounts som
So, 900. He had been agent a
Ida Grove for &c years ard tn
accusation caused Il sensation
I w. R. Eekels and wife, 0
Des Moimes, were pleasant call
ers yesterday. They Were her
to attend the marriage Of Mis-
Wilma Frazier to Mr.. Pealle.
Mrs. John Mcclure is repol
tad vayv sick with nneurn0ni;
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
Weekly, $3.50 per year; Daily IS cents
ser week.

Post cards, local views, (real
photos) comics, leather etc.
Always a large selection. Al
ways something new at popular
prices. See our line.
j. D. Brown & Son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
Cigars and Smokers article:
at Doty & Peterson's.

See our lice of perfumes in
all popular odors. by the ounce
oe bottle, from Zoe to $500.
Oar line OF toiles requisites is
always complete.
j. D. Brown & Son.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Yankee peanut candy al
Bells.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Found-A ladies long glove.
Inquire Puddy's Laundry ard
pay for this notice.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

c. e. Bro khouser, Of Love
land, route No. / was a pleas
ant Times caller today and add
ed his name to our list Of read
o,.e,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
G.. E. Deur returned to- Lake
View this morning after sever.
al days visit with mis- parents.

Leo Fell, Of Logan, was in
the Valley today shaking hands
with friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
] w Williams Sale Postponed

The Williams sale was ost-
poned today until Monday, I eb-
ruary 3rd.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
Birthday Party.

Saturday afternoon last
a number of the young school
mates of Vida Bessire called a
the Bessire home to remind
her Of her eleventh birthday
anniversary. Fash one Of the
young girls brought a remem
brance and after games and
music, they were served with
lunch. The afternoon was a
| very pleasant one for all.
The funeral of the late John
Hutchinson will be held tonlor-
row ut 100 o'clock at the
Methodist church OF Loveland.
County snp't. Brainard Of
Logan, was in the Valley TO-
day in conference with the ex
e:utive committee Of the Agrl-
c lltural Society.
Misses Maude and Fay Neu-
find were Omaha passengers
this morning.
C. W. Huff and r. Fl. TER,
of little Sioux We're in the Val
ley today on business.
Sheriff Rock was in the Val
ley this morning enroute t.
Logan from South Dakots
where he had been on business
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Reliable rubber goods. Sy-
ringes and hot water bottles
guaranteed. We have the best.
Doty & Peterson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Messrs. Miller and johnson
OF Hamburg were in the VALLEY
today the guests Of Martin &
Stout.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

DR.. ChapelS, the Omaha OPP
tician, at DR.. DeVore's office
Thursday, Friday, and Satur-
day, Jan. 6, Z and s.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Mrs. John Mcclure is repor-
ted very sick with pneumonia.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Michael P. Haley went up to
Modale this morning on bust
ness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Clones Grippe & Cold Cure"
cures your cold while you wait.
For sale by Doty & Peterson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Glover and Millet hay for
sale. Inquire X. E. Brundige,
telephone No. White %. fl.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

w. R. Eekels and wife, of
Des MONIES, were pleasant call
ers yesterday. They We're here
to attend the marriage Of Miss
Wilma Frazier to Mr.. Peal5e.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30
Harry Mann, of Denison, was
calling on the trade here today.

George Cce, cashier of the
First National Bank of Wood
bine, was in the Valley today
on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Guy Fletcher, of Texas, is in
the Valley the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. q. A.
Fletcher.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

DR.. Chapek will be at DIR. De-
Vore's office Thursday, Friday,
Saturday, Jan. 6, Z and 8.
If there is anything the matter
with your eyes see him. He
can make them good as new.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

Mrs. John Cunningham, of
Llvermore Iowa. is in the VAL
ley the guest of P. Il. Mullen
family.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1908-01-30

M. Holbrook came down from
Onawa this afternoon and will
be the guest of friends and rel
atives for a few days.