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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

than that now lie appears in many
films. ana those who are not already
familiar with his face may recognize him
as keystone Fatty
Wallis Van. otherwise known as
"Cutey." while regarded as one Of the
Nitaeraph comedians, has more Of the
serious aspect 70 his acting, as he some
times takes leading parts in the come
dies in which he appears.
This is a strange task. this Of making
honest men laugh says Moliere. And
The CifGcIlty of the undertaking can
not be underestimated.
Il is doubly true Of those who have
NOT the medium Of words to help them
in their profession. The movie comedian
g.. perhaps. the comedian in his highest
form. for true comedy consists Ia situa-
tions and NOT words. People are ready
20 surrender themselves % witty thumps
on the back. breast and sides. al except
the head as George Meredith more ably
puts it, and ii is there thar the movie
comedian aims. He has a hard task
ahead Of MIN 20 win the grudging laugh
of tie followers OF motion pictures. For
tins reason when We find men who have
become famous for their ability along
this line they are more 70 be valaed than
twin " hite elephantz
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

duh green earth are the most popular
with the fans. for they make them realize
that their own lot is rot as hard as they
believed it was.
Augustus Carney, now known rs Uni
versal Ike" but who was called "AlkaH
Ike" before he left the Essanay Com
pany TO join the Universal. is one OF
these. He almost invariably takes the
part Of a cowboy-a worried. one hum
dred and five pound cowboy upon whom
every one picks Through a series Of
films, Universal Ike Has His Ups and
Downs" Universal Ike Has One Foot
in the Grave" and several others. he
leads the same unhappy life. and it is
only off the stage that his mode of living
approaches anything that might be called
pleasure.
The part Of the cowboy comes perfectly
natural TO Augustus Carney. for he came
TO The United States from ireland when
a BOY and settled down To a cowboys
life on his uncle's ranch. He worked
there until he got good and tired of
sage brush and cactus and went out To-
see the world He first found an outlet
FOR his talent ON the legitimate stage
lie soon learned that life i'm motion pic
lures was more desirable however. and
went to work for the Kalem Company
as an extra man. His ability lay secure
~ hidden under a bushel until he changed
TO the Essanay Company, where his fame
soon spread rapidly. Lately he left 10
Join the Universal Film Producing Com
pany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

week. and 1. one is unacQuainted with
his face he conceals his ignorance with
a knowing look. FOR it is the best known
face i'm the word-and said to be the
hcmeliest bar none. Even the most
skeptical mpsj admit the peculiar lack
of beauty IN his countenance. Tor the
owner recently took out a $4,000 facial
insurance policy (not likely TO become
the rsge) 10 protect him against growing
fatally handsome. Bunny whispered in
my ear one lay that he lived in continual
dread of getting good looking like Crane
Wilbur. Warren Kerrigan or other
bright eyed heroes Of tha movies.
Bunny's rapid rise in the new industry
was source of much trouble to film con-
Germs. For now every picture fan" on
the fat side Of 200 pounds is convinced
that all he needs 10 do TO obtain a posi-
ton is 10 send bis card in to the head of
tie COMPANY. with his weight engraved
on il in large type Under questioning he
probably would admit that he believed
wages were paid, as in England. in
pounds. and the fatter the man was the
more money he got Perchance the fan"
Is unfortunately of normal proportions
lie still knows that he has other qualifi-
cations for the position.
II all those who secretly believe them
selves capable comedians were 10 OBJ
tain employment there would be no NOV
ing picture "rans" left. They would all
- the film studios rehearsing for
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06
WkLLY VAN,
Vtagaph.

their next picture. John Bunny would
be vainly searching for a position as a
tragedian il the legitimate and Ford
Sterling would be asking when the next
boat sailed for Africa and all points
south. For be there a man so deaf,
dumb and blind that never to himself
hath thought. after RECALLING his long suf-
fering family with some of his humor.
Well sir. Motion pictures lost a great
comedian when 1 went into the pickle
business"
The poor comedian has many foes. He
may make many laugh but it is in spite
of themselves The fan" almost feels
angry at The smiling cause of his laugh
ter He feels cheated.
Hughie Mack is another Nitasraph
comedian whose weight has never been
accurately obtained. He once stepped
on a scale at the studios The scales
broke. AMI from that day experiments
along this line were discontinued. Beside
him Falstaff was a sylph. but HuGhie
possesses the same genial good nature of
this gentleman.
IF l am 6 comedian il is not my fault
or merit says the litheSome Hughie.
Its just smother of those How come
you SO: Yes| happenings. l was born
that way and, like Topsy, Just
growed
When I Joined the Vitagraph forces
l asked John Bunny If comedians were
ever embarrassed. He asked me if I
had ever been / said No Yes said
he. comedians always are.
IF l am a comedian I believe that they
are born and not made. Points that
seem TO get over 10 an audience are
those produced without effort, and some
people say without art. It's a cheerful
life; comedian is never called on to
play the villain.
Being a comedian makes you a wee
bit weary to have friends and public
expect one at all times, in season and
out, 10 be- funny Ii j. somewhat en-
barrassing TO meet a Stranger in a quiet
moment and be told. Why, I didn't
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

T n meagre salary
John Bunny, come
dian for the Vita
graph Company,
was playing in
speaking parts
twenty years ago.
If you had men
toned his name
folk would have
wondered whom
YOU meant. Now
the rotund dis
penser of laughs
receives $1,000 a
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

casionally some Of these thin. undersized
actors that look rs if they were badly
henDecked and had few joys upon this
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

One of ;le pleasing sides Of the CONS
dams work is shat 20 the movie fan
he always seems To enjoy d. This may
or may not be SO in reality, but that il
is often the case there is no doubt. Mack
Sannett. vice president Of the Keystone
Film Company, deserted the stage en-
tirely when be took a position with this
film concern but very recently the call
of the comedians life became stronger
than usual and he once more took up the
task of making the audience laugh.
Another comedian Of the same COM
pany. whose popularity is almost as
great as his size, is Roscoe Arbuckle. He
has reversed the adage Of Laugh and
grow fat" 70 Grow fat and make others
laugh" lie weighed 1914 pounds at
birth and he has been growing heavier
ever since Last reports gave his avoir-
dupois at PSI, Tut probably it is more
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-06

know that you could ever be serious
Il is not always at the fat comedian
that the audience laughs the most Oc-
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13

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Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13
ROBBINS.

The wind storm that visited this section
Sunday evening did much damage to fod-
der and hay stacks, as well as fodder that is
still standing in the fields. A serious ac-
cident was narrowly averted by the pres
ence of mind and quick action of Robert
Burton, who saw that a large maple tree
opposite the school was falling. Master
Frank Summons was in the path of the
falling tree, when he was seized by Mr..
Burton and carried to a place or safety.
John Maize has started building his new
home, and from present indications il
promises to be one of the largest and FIN
est homes in this section.
Mrs. Cove S. Lynch has returned from
a ten-day visit to her daughter, Mrs. Elv
salisbury, of Washington, and while
there met Mrs, c. +. Lombard and her
son, Eugene, of Robbins.
Elmer Lake has purchased a Ford auto.
Beebe & Abbott have resumed timber
cutting on their large tract here.
The lumber mill of Clendaniel & Pal
mer started up this week. after an idle
ness of several months.
Preacher Waples is attracting large
crowds to Faith Church every Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Frank Beebe gave birth to a future
citizen of Robbins last Friday morning.
His name is. Alfred James Beebe. We
congratulate the happy parents.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13
BOWERS

Because of the hot canvass being
made by the various candidates fol
office and the fact that the Bowers
correspondent became interested also,
the Bowers letter to the Chrenicle die
not materialize last week. We are
again on the job. however, and hope to
have the usual weekly letter from this
famous resort in the future
( The Oystermen at Bowers Beach are
grumbling about the oyster season this
yetr. They state that not withstand
ing the fact that the season is we'll ad-
vanced they have prOtited nothing from
their labors. The abscribe as the rea-
son the fact that the price for the
bivalves has been so exceedingly low.
To the observer, however, the trouble
seems to hinge with the oystermen them
selves, and it is thought that they can
correct the evil if they will.
Miss Elizabeth Butcher, who owns
and manages the large store and dwell
ing along the river during the summer,
returned to her home in Philadelphia
this week.
Miss Katherine White, of Philadel-
phia, who has been spending the sum
mer and fall at this place for her health,
has returned home much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph j. Smith, of
near Dover. have purchased the
" Mable cattage along st. Jones River
and are converting it into a home for
future use.
Mrs. G. w. Flack, Sr., and daughter,
Miss Mamie, accompanied by Mrs. Jake
Bennett, are on an extended visit with
friends in Philadelphia, Camden and
Laurel Springs, n. j.
During the past week the school com
missiOners of this town have had new
bell and belfrY placed on the school
building This adds much to the looks
of the structure.
Shells for the improvement of the
road from Bowers to the farm Of Will
liam Davidson, for which the road build
ers have been waiting all summer, are
said to have been shipped on the steamer
o. H. Vessels. We will be.glad to have
this piece Of road completed before the
cold weather sets in.
Mrs. Angie Perkins, of Smyrna, is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. L. Johnson, at
the Hotel johnson.
Miss Helen Thompson is spending the
week with Milford friends.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13

Alex Minner is on the sick list at this
time but we hope that there is nothing
serious.
Miss Annie Farrow and brother.
Glasby, of Milford. are spending the
week with relatives in town.
Jay Holdman, who attended the Gov
ernment lights at the mouth of Jones
River has rented John Calloway's house
IN town and expects to occupy it next
month
Miss Sussie Donovan, who teaches
Smith School, near Hickman, spent
Sunday with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
E. M. Donovan.
Mrs. Walter Camper and daughter.
Alice, spent few days in Philadelphia
the past week.
Miss Blanche Wilcutts, of near town.
has been the guest of Miss Mary Hearn,
of near FELTON,.
Miss Annie Clendaniel is visiting her
cousin. Margaret Housman, of Milford.
ST. PAUL.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13
FREDERICK.

The sad cry from the helpless victims
Of the terrible war now raging in Europe
has reached us They are sorely in need
Of food and clothing, and the community
and NJ T.. Church will respond to their
appeal and send a box of clothing
blankets and anything that will be OF
use. Nearly every one has some article
of clothing no matter whether old or
new. that can be spared for these men,
women and children, who are suffering
from cold and hunger, A large number
of things have already been sent to the
home Of Mrs, l. w. Betts, where the
boxes will be packed next Tuesday.
Please send your contributions to Mrs.
Belts, who requests the ladies to come
on Tuesday afternoon to help pack the
boxes Everybody help a little in this
act Of mercy to alleviate the suffering of
our neighbOrs across the ocean.
The Harvest home exercises at the NJ.
H. Church were very much enjoyed last
Sunday. The sermon by Dr. Budd in
the morning was fine, and the evening
sermon by the pastor was enjoyed as
usual. The decorations of flowers, fruits
and vegetables were beautiful.
Mrs. /. W. Belts, Mrs. Homer Belts
and Mrs Watson X. Belts entertained
the Ladies Aid in Mitten's Hall last
Saturday evening. A very delightful
program was given by Mrs. Cahall and
Mrs. Townsend. Refreshments were
served, and the meeting adjourned to
meet with Mrs. Mary Boone and Mrs.
Mary Bethards next month.
Revival services are being held in the
Christian Mission conducted by Miss Cora
Downes and Rev and Mrs. Carpenter,
Of Ohio.
The election is over, and our town has
settled down to its usual routine. The
A. D. e. W Band gave Senator Frazier
B rousiug serenade last week os evidence
u good wishes from both parties. The
new Inspector, Watson K. Belts, also
,ame in for serenade by the band last
week. These are both highly respected /
itizens of this community and have the |
lest wishes of their townspeople.
Mrs. Mary Phillips has sold her house
md lot to John c. George, and has gone
. Goshen, n. j. where she viii reside
with her daughter, Mrs.
dzzie Lozier.
B. +. Burton is having fv. of his
ouses on Market street repainted, which
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13
BURRSVILLE

The rain on Sunday night, though
light, did great amount of good here.
This has been the longest drought Of
the year
Mrs. Emily Johnson, of Greenwood, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. E. NJ. Russell.
Miss Eva Thawley is the guest of her
brother James at Greensboro.
John T. Carter and family, of Denton.
were week end guests of H. A. Porter
Miss Mary Breeding, who has been
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13

very sick, is now convalescing.
Thomas Cahall has had some repai
done to the buildings on the home farI
purchased by him last summer. He "
move to it at the end of the year.
r. H. Dill, with a large force of me
IS repairing the dwelling on the farm
Mrs. S. W. Jester, near Vernon.
The union meetings which have bel
IN progress at this place closed on SD
day night.
"A fire of unknown origin started 81
eral days ago in woods near here a
IS still burning. 1t has done lots
damage so far.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13

1Oc Dress ginghams, Wed. price, Z
Misses 25c Under Vest, Wed. price, l9
5 LOO Bed Spread, Wed. price, IS
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13

is quite an improvement to that part OF
the town.
Last Thursday evening Miss Lille
{ Harrington was the recipient of kitchen
shower from about sixty of her friends.
! The country home of Mr. and Mrs
/ Philip Donovan was we'll filled Friday
evening when the members Of the Bar
rats Chapel Ladies Aid met there. sixty
members were present including visitors
which was second to the largest meeting
! recorded. The young people gave re-
citations, and refreshments were served,
and everyone had a delightful time.
Mrs 1. w. Belts and daughter Jeanette
are visiting in New Jersey this week.
Harry {. Harrington has completed
the course of study in the electrical de-
partment at the Brooklyn Navy Yard,
and has passed the required examinations
successfully and now ranks as third-c class
electrician. He is spending this week
with his parents on his furlough.
Mrs. Harry F. Mitten and daughter
Dorothy are spending the week in Phila-
delphia.
William B. Hoey, of Delaware College,
was home over Sunday with his parents,
DR.. and Mrs w. f. Hoey.
Our teachers are attending the Dover
Institute this week.
Mrs. John B. Derrickson is in Atlanta,
Ga, delegate to the National w. c. T.
U. Convention.
Mrs. c. J. Smithers is attending a
Holiness Convention in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Rachel Carlisle is visiting Mrs. +.
L. Hubbard, of Baltimore, for few days
Mrs. T V. Cahall attended the annual
meeting Of the Wesleyan College grad
yates in Wilmington last week as the
guest of Mrs. Smith Cooper.
Mrs. Ollie Mumford Scott, of Virginia,
is visiting Mrs. Maria Darby.
Mrs. B. +. Burton is spending the
week in Philadelphia.
Charles Postles and wife are attending
the State Grange Convention at Viii
this week.
Joseph Lord and wife and Albert Lord
and wife, of Seaford, were the guests Of
Mrs. Annie Lord this week.
Milford chronicle., 1914-11-13

Feed and water will keep a COW alive,
but Fairfield's Blood Tonic and Milk
Producer will keep her healthy and in
crease her yield of milk. See that your
cows get it regularly and thus insure no
more milk fever, abortion of red water.
Sold under written guarantee by Pierce
Hardware Company, Milford.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26

Saturday Oct will be
WATCH WEDNESDAYS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Announcement

special with Manager T. Dolly of The Empire The
children the graded pub
thefo allowing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
A Word as to MQfi11eeS

idea of the chidnin
in
of The will
ly
According
of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-09-26
Here Is the Plan

school the city will be written card and placed
sealed Wednesday will be the
The
ayw1be
distribute tickets
following Wednesday anoh
school has had opportunity to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-22
OBITUARY

special TO The Times Dispatc

special TO lic IlmcS- DIS HdtIh.l
Charlcttcs villc. Va. July 3i.--louis
Trapman IIanclicl aged siNty-sevcn.
one Of the best known members of the
.Nlbomarlc bar, died at o'clock this
10 which nc returned Yesterday from
brief stay at THO White sulphur
G.. lo entered the civil War IN his
teens near tho close OF that great
S51riMssiei soon after the surrendeer his
earn. 10 the rcctorship Of Chris, Epis,
roral Church. this city. and in 1867
ms son. Louis. entered the University
dor the late john r. Minor. and began
n" practice Of his profession IN Char
lotteSyihc IN 1870 as q member OF the
tinuins therein until 1875. when hc and
the late Judge George Watts Norris
bo"n'no associated as Hanckol 4 Nor
until Judge Morris went upon tho
ben il 80 judge 81 the Corporation
Court. succeeding Judge Duke in that
oi'iccr. After tnat he Was associated
with his son. Louis T. Glunckel. Ir. in
INC practice of law, In addition ~ .his
laN practice, Mr., lianckel. witff. his
eldest son, j. Stuart ITauckcl. l.nilr" ~
large fire insurance business E.
NJ ilanckcl Mas for several Years
c!nCc hc served one term He MAS for
mnnY Years and AZ The time OF his dea IN
president Of tho Bank OF AlhenIarle.
winch. during mis- cncumpcncv. became
81 uaUoual bank lie Was also treas
urcr of the charlottesville WOODEN
NtlIS. vice president Of the Aibcinurin
Horse SHOW Association. and connected
IN various capacities with MANY other
business enterprises
MI Haurkcl D. survived bV his wife
and six children. Mrs. Hanckcl was
MISS LA Macon. OF Tuition" this couu-
-. Ills Surviving children are J. Stuart
iiauckel Louis T. lIamckci. Ir.. William
6 ilauckel. Miss Lucy Hnnckcl. and
Mrs Nirrilia King and Mrs. ii. T.
I'ow lcs. all or this city. lie; is also
survived by two brothers. John stuart
lianckel, Of i;oauokc Va: Judge Allan
Il; ilancksl OF TIN" Corporation Court
"a norfolk, ANA three sisters. Miss
susie Iinnckol. Of this city: Mrs 7. II.
ia Iier Of BcllVillc. can. and Mrs
Mtry MaNcE. Of California.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-22
BRYAN ASKS REBELS
TO BURY DIFFERENCES
Forget Quarrel and Assist In
Bringing Peace to Mexico.
OUTLOOK NOT SO HOPEFUL
Carbajal Evidently DisincIined to
Surrender Until Guarantees and
Amnesty Have Been Granted.
Are Piling Up.

Washington. July 2I.-1hc United
states, through its consular representa-
tivcs, Today appealed to General Car
rama and General villa I'm the Interest
of patriotism and permanent peace in
Mexico, TO bury their personal diff
fercnccs and work IN harmony for the
establishment Of new government
Secretary Bryan tclcSraphcd both
George G. Carothcrs and John Il. SILT
man, representatives of the state be
partmcnt with General villa and Gen
cral Carranza, respectively, urging
that they present in a most friendly set
effective manner tho Importance Of CO.
hcsion In the Constitutionalist forces.
While tho recent conference at Tor
reon was declared to have resulted in
healing the breach between Villa and
Carranza, reports have come TO the cf-
feet that Villa WAS preparing to con
ccntratc his troops in Chihuahua and
hold himself alof from Carranza's au-
thority.
Mr.. Bryan's kilograms TO the two
Constitutionalist leaders indicated that
the American government would dis
approve OF counter revolutions
The general situation to-day did not
seem as promising for peace to some
diplomats AS IL did to American officials
General Carranza has insisted that tho
surrender of the Carbajal government
be unconditional. Representatives Of
Mr.. carbajal said guarantees and
amnesty first must be granted Score
tary Bryan was confident to-day that
a middle ground would be reached
when conni ssioners Of the two fac
lions met in few days at Saltillo
France now has been added to Great
Britain and Spain as nations having
grievances against the Constitutions
lists, which will be set aside for a
future reckoning, but not forgotten
England eventually will demand sat
isfaction for the killing OF Benton.
Spain wants her subjects reimbursed
Tor coniiscated property, and France
is now making urgent representations
concerning the death of two French
citizens at Iacatecas. members Of the
clerical order OF Christian Brothers.
Charge Clause. OF tho French embassy,
laid the situation before President VIII
son to-day saying the two Frcnchmcu
had been killed by General villa )
orders
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-22
CATARRH LEADS
TO CONSUMPTION

Catarrh is as much blood disease
ny scrotuia or rheumatism. IT may be
simply local treatment. II causes head
ache" and dizziness. impuirs the taste.
dcranScs the digestion. and bre,,Its
down the general health II weakens
tho delicate lung tissues and leads To
consumption.
Hoods Sarsaparilla goes TO the scat
of tho trouble. puritics the blood and
is so successful that II is known as
the best remedy for c:ttarrh.
HOODS Sarsnparilla strcnEthons and
tones the whole system. II builds up
Ask your druggist for Hood s.. and in
sist on having II. There Is no real
substitute. advertisement.