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The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
Jackson Became
Clown by Accident
Just STALLED Around When
Told to Make Comic Art Of
Bicycle Tricks.

Few things could be more astounding
tary family to take UP Glowing for q
profession. Small wonder that the name
of Joe Jackson, the Hlppodrope clown,
has never been mentioned In his home
circle at Vienna since he ran away from
school twenty years ago to join a circus.
At that time nc was pupil at q military
academy. -Four Of Joe's cousins were
older pupils in the school and later re-
ueived their commissions. but Joe dis
sraced himself forever in the eyes Of
his relatives by Joining a circus as a
trick bicycle rider.
lie already had won the bicycle cham
pionship of Austria as an amateur SO
the circus was glad to use his name. lie
nd straight trick riding fo~ number OF
years until he met william Gorham,
English champion OF bicycle polo, who
was travelling with a troupe. Jackson
Joined the trou.e and became world
champion polo oyclist For four years
lie travelled over Europe with his own
team. offering a challenge Of 1900
ntonen TO any ono who could defeat him
at his hazardous sport, but he never was
vanquished.
Up 20 this time he had never essayed a
comedy role. But a misunderstanding
over a contract IN London left him lnan-
ciaIly Frustrated. his assets consisting Of
three bicycles and one suit of clothes.
tie persuaded n clown whom he had
known In the circus to Join him and the
Two obtained engagements ms a team OF
straight and clown rider. But the clown
was more often drunk than sober. go
Jackson was obliged 10 discharge him,
and himself donned the comic makeup,
doubling on the WORK.
In this wise he came to America ten
wears ago and opened at one OF the
Keith houses, in Minneapolis. The man
agcr came to him just as he was about
20 60 on and begged him TO omit the
tricks and clown the whole act Joe
YVES up against II. lie had never con-
sidered himself comedian, but prided
himself ON his hair raising feats with a
licycle. 1t was upon these that he was
counting to get by" with a strange
audience in new land. But he didn't
want 10 offend the manager. SO he went
on and just stalled around" az he OK
presses II, with the came mirth provok.
ing elaboration which he uses to-day
The result vas that the audience howlcd
md 2 new clown arrived
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
Sees Demand for
Dialect Actors
Mr.. Cawth0rn Would Not BE
Surprised Even at Return
of German Comedian.

In the opinion of Joseph Cawthorn,
now starring in Charles Dillingham's
production of THE Half Moon" at the
Liberty Theatre, and incidentally APP
pearing as a straight" comedian after
more than forty years as a dialect
comedian. the future of the actor who
would reach fame as a dialect comedian
Is as bright as at any time in the last
half century.
Mr.. Cawthorn does not see sudden
revival of dialect parts. but he does see
dramatic future for America which
will make the dialect comedian, or per-
haps more accurately. tho, dialect actor
assured of a continued demand for his
services. This Is Mr. Cawthorn's idea
Of the dialect comedian in general But
most Of his own dialect appearances
were made in German, and when he
was asked If his opinion as expressed
included the German comedian he re-
',lied that II did.
an dealing with any discussion OF
the future of the German comedian /
think / should make my own position
clear said the comedian. IN the flrSt
plaee l am not a German. ] was born
in New York city. and my ancestry is
pure English. In the second place the
My German ! know is the small num-
Der of words which / have Incorporated
into dialect speeches SO l think ! can
lay without fear OF condemnation that !
10 see a future for German dialect on
the stage and even a return of the Ger
man comedian as a sympathetic char
scter. 1t is even conceivable thar n few
years hence play will be written in
which the central character will be a
loyal German American OF the period Of
the great war.
ut should be understood that l do not
predict the survival Of any type Of dia-
lect comedian in the present form. II
would seem that dialect would remain
a dialect as long AS the language re-
NAMED. but German dialect, from the
stage standpoint at least. changed at
least four times in the years ! played
German dialect parts.
80 predict the survival and a
bright future for the dialect comedian.
The rough German. Irish or Hebrew
dialect comedian Is gone forever from
the legitimate stage, and perhaps from
burlesque. but the stage always will
need good d!alecticians and the acduir-
ing of a faithful. honest dialect is when
accomplished, worth the years Of play
Ing and studying it requires
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
MUSIC IN FILM HOUSES.

The music programme arranged by
Hugo Riesenfeld for the Rivoli next
week opens with the Hymn to the
Sun" prologue from Mascagni's Iris"
with the orchestra and chorus under
the direction of Frederick Stahlberg
and Joseph Littau. Miss Betty Ander-
son, soprano, and male chorus VIII
sing J. +. Stilman's "Flow Gently. Sweet
Alton" and Josef Waldman, violin vir-
tuoso. will play Pablo Sarasates
"Gypsy Airs" March Nuptiale" from
Rublnstein's "Feramours" will be the
organ solo played by Prof. Firmin
swimmer.
The Strand bill will start with the
orchestra playing LES Preludes' by
List, conducted alternately by Carl
Edouarde and Francis w. Sutherland.
Miss Catherine stang. violinist VIII
later play Gypsy Airs" by Sarasate
and Miss Estelle Corey, Canadian so
prano, will sing classical selection.
The organ solo by Ralph TX. Brigham
and Herbert Sisson will be "Serenata,"
By Moskowski
The Capitol programme opens with
the second intermezzo from the Jewels
Of the Madonna" by Wolf-FerTari and
PLAYED by the. orchestra conducted by
Emo Rance Following this number
will be a Silhouette dance arranged by
Alexander Oumansky in which Mile.
Gambarelli. Doris Niles and Mr. Gu
nansby interpret pantomime. The music
IL from "Nola," by Felix Arndt. Cha
briers demonstration In rhapsody form
Of Waldteufels waltz "Espana" will be
played by the orchestra as a prologue
preceding the Spanish feature picture.
Creek Evans. barytone, Is the soloist.
The Rialto will start with LISTS
Thirteenth Hungarian Rhapsody with
czynbalom solo by Bella Nyary, played
by the orchestra under the direction OF
Mr.. Riesenfeld and Lion Vanderheim.
Fdoardo Albano, barytone, will sing an
aria from 1.-THE Barber Of Seville by
Rosslni, and Mary Fabian, soprano. will
sing lighter number The gavotte
from Thomas's "Nfignon" will he played
ON the Rlalto organ by John Priest.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1920-11-28
TaAvELoGUE ron CHARITY.

capt. J. Milton state. formerly British
attache TO the United States Shipping
Board. will give travelogue with motion
pictures and views for tho benefit OF the
vide a Wee Home Association. Inc. at
the seiwyn Theatre on the afternoon OK
December IL.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
Grub-Stakin6
Society

MORE power is required to plow the
4VA fields of America than is used in
all its factories
In view of the decrease of man-power on
the farms the importance of motor-power
is demonstrated easily. With hand-labor
the time required to produce bushe
of wheat was little over three hours
With improved machinery this has been
reduced to ten minutes Power machin-
cry has multiplied the power of man
eighteen times.
The gasoline engine is the only power unit
embracing all requirements for farm work.
1t looks as though it is up to gasoline to grub
stake society,"
Foryears handlaborhasb been leaving the farms
and motorpower has been taking its place.
Long ago the Standard Oil Company Qndana)
realized that if America was to maintain its
bounteous crop production there must be close
cooperation between the Company and the
farmer therefore, the Company proceeded to
build up through the farm districts of the
Middle West the most complete system of
distribution of oil products in the world
This delivery system with its $3.50 bulk sta
TONS its 1000 motor trucks and tank wagons
its 1900 Service Stations and its personnel of
10000 trained men, could not be built up in a
month or in a year. 1t is the result of long
and patient effort.
This immense system for the production and
distribution of gasoline and other petroleum
products is complete, installed and in full oper-
alton now, when it is needed as never before.
Standard Oil Company
(IsdisnsI
o1O S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
BLOOMINGTON.

The Record says:
Lincoln Abraham writes from Mad
ison that he recently suffered a slight
stroke, from the effects of which he
was still confined to his bed. His
many friends here hope for an early
recovery.
Miss Margaret Stevens of Yank-
ton, S. D., is visiting Miss Nellie Nor
rissey. Miss Stevens has been teach
ing at Lexington, KY, and is on her
way home for the summer vacation.
Rev. M. M. Rupprechter called on
friends in Patch Grove and Bloom
ington Friday Rev. Rupprechter has
resigned from the K. of G. service at
Camp Grant and on July 7th will sail
for Europe He will visit relatives
and old friends at his native home
town in Austria, and see the results
of the war in various places.
The entire force of the j. B. Lud-
den stores, with the members of their
families to the number of about. 30,
closed the stores and went picnicking
to Cassville last Thursday. In the
fine park down by the river they had
a pleasant time viewing the beautiful
scenery boating, ETC., and nobody
fell back when dinner and supper
were called. Mr.. Ludden and the
clerks established the custom OF an
annual picnic several years ago, and
it is a source of so much pleasure
that they keep it going.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
GARDEN PRAIRIE.

NARROW Pritchett and helper are
framing barn for Henry Louthain.
We are sorry to hear that Gerhardt
klrschbaum has lost several head of
cattle lately.
Peter Caspers has had to plant 25
acres OF corn twice-poor seed or cut
worms, we don't know which.
Ira D. Totman, wife and son Clare
of Lancaster motored out to the H. M.
Phinney farm last Saturday after.
noon. Sunday morning both families
attended church at Ramsey and in the
afternoon all motored to Cassville, ar
irving just as the new steamboat
Capitol was landing. This is perhaps
the finest boat that ever piled the Mis-
sissippi river. We arrived home at
six o'clock and Mr.. Totman and party
motored to Lancaster that evening.
We had the pleasure of meeting
Will Henderson and wife of Washing
ton, D. c. They were visiting the
Gus Kuenster family and attended
church Sunday at Ramsey, where Will
used to go when boy. He was born
and grew to manhood on what is
known as the Ramsey farm, but NOV
ed to Washington some SO years ago
Will was pleased to shake hands with
many old friends he met and also the
younger generation, many of whom
have been born and have grown up
since he left the "old plantation. -
Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
BOSCOBEL.
The Dial says


DR.. G. S. Hayman received the sad
and unexpected tidings Saturday that
his father had died suddenly on the
evening previous while out for an au-
to ride in his home city of Racine, O.
The brief message gave no further
particulars The doctor made hur-
ried departure for the old home This
is the second sorrowful summons he
has been served within a brief time
from his native heath, sister hay-
ing died but a few months since.
County Surveyor Appleby has been
seriously i'll at his residence in the
third ward for the past week, conges-
ton of the lungs being the dangerous
malady. Last Sunday Lester Apple
by and wife, VIM. Peak and wife and
Mrs. Henry Buck, all of the vicinity
of BeetoWn, were here to see him
And James Waters and wife, the lat
ter a daughter, are expected to arrive
today from Mobiidge, S. D.
Not long since Albert Highlands OF
Marietta had the misfortune to break
an arm while cranking car. He re-
solved that no more accidents of this
nature would occur to himself or fam
lily, and traded his car for new one
with a self starter The other day
some one came along the road near
the Highlands home and their en-
CINE stopped. Zelmer, a 13-year-old
son of Mr. Highlands, willingly com
piled with a request from the driver
to crank 'er up. Result: a broken
right arm now when his services are
most needed.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
MT. HOPE.

Fred Lambert sold his new Max
well to Rollie Dubel, then went to
Boscobel and bought an eight-cylinder
Oldsmobile
Beth and Ardys Morse arrived home
Thursday from Appleton, where they
were in attendance at Lawrence Col
lege the past year.
Arthur Phelps and family of Aber-
deem, S. D., came Wednesday for a
several days visit with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Martin Davis.
Edna Mathews is home from Column
bus where she taught the past year.
She has a position IN the grades at
Platteville for the coming year.
John Oostdik went to Michigan last
Thursday for few days visit with
his sister. John is expecting his par
ents and brother and sister from
Holland soon.
Miss Matte Davidson of Madison, S
d., is making relatives and friends
here visit during her vacation. She
has taught at Alexandria, S. D., the
past year and expects to return there
at an increase in salary She goes
from here to Chicago to attend sum
mer school.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
MONTFORT.

The Mail says:
Mrs. Ed. FARMLAND Sr. of Montfort,
while washing, accidentally caught
her arm in the cogs of the wringer,
tearing a large cash in the forearm
and decorating it badly. DR.. Morton
was called and dressed the injured
member, and we are glad to report
that Mrs. FARMLAND is improving
rapidly.
Albert Holland had two-year-old
steers killed by lightning on Tues
day night of last week.
Miss Florence Taylor of Linden
visited over Wednesday night with
relatives here. She and her mother,
Mrs. J. w. Taylor, departed Monday
for an extended sojourn in Colorado
and Washington.
Mrs. VIM F. DiVall received the
sad news of the death of her sister,
Mrs. P. N. Nell, at Stella, Neb., on
Saturday Mrs. DiVall was unable to
go but Mr. DiVall and AL. Wier left
Saturday to attend the funeral.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
CASSVHLE.

The Index says:
Mr.. and Mrs. Orlo Taylor of Osborn
Canada, arrived in Cassville last
Tuesday and will stay until time fol-
harvesting their big crop of flax.
Friends here have news of the ar
rival on June of daughter, Mar
cia Louise, at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Meurer of Darlington.
j. J. Seipp and family of Lancas-
ter were in Cassville Sunday calling
on friends. Miss Charlotte Seipp was
recently graduated at teacher OF deal
mutes. She expects to go west to
teach.
Ormand Zaph, eight years old
came with his uncle, Jerry Cahall
from Spokane, Wash, and will stay
all summer with his relatives, the
Palmers in Cassville an ,dthe Zaph
family near Export, Iowa. Mr.. Ca
hall will return to Spokane in the
course of a few weeks.
Mrs. A. D. Clark and children, Ruth
Robert and Dorothy, arrived on Sat
urday from Indianapolis, Ind, for a
few weeks visit with Mrs. Clark's
sister. Mrs. Ray Schulz and family.
Mr.. and Mrs Clark used to live in
Cassville; moved away seven years
ago.
Sunday afternoon about five O'Clock
Mrs. ]. C. Bernhard whole out in the
yard slipped and fell breaking her
left arm near the wrist. Another OF
the family met like disaster a couple
of hours later; Mrs. <. B. Bernhard,
who started down stairs with her
baby son Bernhard in her arms,
caught her heel and fell to the bot
tom breaking her right arm at the
wrist. The baby was bruised about
the head but not seriously hurt.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
IN GRANTS BORDERS
FENNIMORE.

The Times says:
Great rejoicing at the Rudolph
Henke home over a nice baby girl
born yesterday, so DR.. Howell. the at
tending physician, reports.
Another old veteran, Samuel Arm
strong, has passed to the great be-
yond He died at Salem, Oregon.
where his daughter, Mrs. F. D. Mar
tin, lives. For many years he resided
at Fennimore.
Charlie Napp had the misfortune
Saturday to be kicked in the chest by
horse. No bones were broken but
it nevertheless has caused Charlie
lots of pain.
Miss Elma Knox spent a few DAYS
with her grandparents. She has been
at Austin, Mimi, the past year en-
gagged in X-ray work. She went to
Chicago Tuesday to spend a few days.
Dorothy Fuller, daughter of Prof.
w. j. Fuller of the u. W., Madison.
spent last week with Bird Borah at
the farm BOrahdale, Mt. Ida, making
the acquaintance of Birds pony.
Daisy" On June 26 Prof. Fuller and
family left for China, where he will
be an instructor in the university at
Shanghai for next year.
Frank Horton and family returned
home from Chicago Saturday. 1t may
be interesting to tourists from here
to Chicago to know that Frank drove
two entirely different routes from
Madison to Chicago in going and COM
ing and the variance in distance was
three tenths of a mile, the distance
being 230 miles plus. They visited
the G. E. Marks family while enroute
homeward.
Wednesday evening about $50 fire
broke out at the Harry Keys barber
shop, while Harry was at home eat
ing his supper. He had left an oil
heater burning and in some manner
it blazed up and when first noticed by
passersby there was quite a blaze
started. The door was broken in and
effective work with fire extinguishers
and water by the fire company soon
put out the blaze. Considerable dam
age was done to the interior, the fine
plate glass mirror was broken and
other necesaries about the shop were
badly burned. The fire was FORUM
ately discovered in time, otherwise a
bad conflagration might have result
ed. Harry had no insurance on his
barber shop and supplies.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30

The Journal says:
L. A. Brunckhorst plans to move
the last of the week to the former
Hawley house which he recently pur-
chased and remodeled.
Mrs. w. G. Ferguson gave a party
Tuesday evening in honor of the Goth
birthday of her grandfather, A. La
Sage. 1t was very pleasant affair
and Mr.. La Sage enjoyed it most of
all present.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
HARRISON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Delos Miles and
daughter Francis, also Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. Russell are at the Lou Bona
kowski home at Bear Creek, Wis.
Mrs. Dewitt Hull gave reception
for the w. F. M. S. last Thursday af-
ternoon. All had fine time. Deli
cious refreshments were served.
Jesse Atkinson is remodeling his
house. Mr.. Woods is, doing the car
penter work.
Mrs. VIM. Edge Sr. and daughter,
Mrs. Ernest Stanton, are visiting at
Dixon, ILL.,, at the home of Mrs. Edges
sister.
Oscar Damn, the insurance man,
was in this vicinity last week.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
PLATTEyu.L.E

Ben Riege and wife of Fresno. Calf.
have been here visiting at the Clar-
ence Riege home. They left yester-
day. accompanied by his mother, for
their home in Fresno. Mrs. E. Riege
will spend the next few months with
her son there.
young Jap is here attending the
Normal summer school who was sent
here by the government from Toxic
The lad has been attending the Uni
versity of Wisconsin, and is doing
some extra work here this session
He is boarding at the Kaump House
The young lad is bright, interesting
and full of life and good humor. He
has much interesting data from ia.
pan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
CURA cry

Mrs. Caroline Champion died Tues
day afternoon, June Is, at the home
OF her daughter, Mrs. G. A. Booth. of
Marshalltown, Iowa. Death was due
TO stroke. The body was brought
to Cuba City and taken to the home
OF Mrs Chas. Raine The funeral SER
vices were held Friday afternoon at
the Methodist church with interment
at Hazel Decentralization
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30

Dorothy Janette Block is suffering
with a broken arm
Will Murphy is at the Cunningham
hospital where he underwent opera
lions for disabilities incurred in the
service.
Edwin Wallace has been very i'll
with tonsilitis.
j. H. Nickson and wife left Friday
for Osakis, Mimi, where they will Wis
it for some time with their son Err
nest.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
HAZEL GREEN.

Laura Ingram, eldest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Ingram, died at
the home of her grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Pearce, Sunday
morning, and the funeral was from
that home Tuesday afternoon. Laura
had been sick for some months at her
parents home in Cuba City, but it
was thought that maybe it would be
better for her here, hence she was
brought here about ten days before
her death.-News-H Herald.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30

Art wilkins, Richland Center line
man, came into contact with a high
tension wire while working on the
poles one day last week Wilkins
was seen to straighten and then sag
and was at once taken down by po-
liceman Gault. Taken home uncon-
scious Wilkins recovered and except
for some painful burns is as good as
ever.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
The Witness says:

Charles Baker, a resident of this
community for many years, passed
away at his home on North Hickory
ST., June II.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wackman of
Mishawauka, Ind, are visiting with
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Eastman.
James Gentle of Monmouth, Oregon,
arrived here Monday morning.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1920-06-30
PLATTEYuI.E-

hC NEWS says.
Nell Clements is operating a dairy
farm on an extensive scale Thirty
cows are MIXED on this farm bv
means of milking machine. Eight
are MIXED at one time If you are
interested, just take a pencil and
1gure how long it takes to milk this
nerd, and then estimate his monthly
milk check.
according to reports rats are be-
coming very numerous. Farmers
complain that these animals are kill
ing great number of chickens. Clar-
ence Weittenhiller reports the loss of
eighty little chickens A citizen in
the north part of the city had two
Belgian hares killed. Rats DESTROY .
vast amount of grain and feed as well
and are carriers of disease. They
should be exterminated.
Two hundred and eighty students
nave registered for the summer. school
at the Normal Others will enter
next week. Most of the students are
from out of town. This is the larg-
est enrolment for the summer SEES
sion in the history of the school. Ont
side of the regular work the students
have arranged for series of six en-
tertainments during the session.
Miss Mary Kaump died at her home
in this city Tuesday after an illness
extending several months. Deceased
was II years of age. Funeral services
were held at the home yesterday af-
ternOOn. After the death of her sis
ter and brother John, she was strick-
en-. Her sister, Mrs. Shearer of Mis-
souri,, has been her constant attend
ant and given her every care.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-22
STOPS CHRONIC COUGHS
Physicians Favorite Remedy Now
Can Be Bought at All Drug Stores.

Chronic coughs are quickly relieved
and soon stopped by a preparation
known as Scafe's Throat and Lung
Tonic, for twelve years the favorite
throat and lung remedy of many able
physicians. Having been thoroughly
tested in private medical practice, this
uniformly successful remedy is now
being offered to the public through
druggists.
Thousands testify to the remarkable
value of Scafe's Throat and Lung
Tonic. A grateful user says:
II bought bottle of Scafes at your
Drug Store three years ago which
cured me of a cough and throat trou-
bic after trying various other cold
cures and cough syrups. 1 then gave
IT to friend. She was cured by TAX
ing a few doses. 1 would not be
without a bottle of your medicine in
the house"
If you suffer from asthma, bronchi-
tbs. sore throat. whooping cough or
any acute or obstinate throat or lung
disease. try this great remedy which
physicians have found so dependable.
1T gets results when others have
failed. Your money will be refunded
If it fails to satisfy you.-Adv.