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The Washington times., 1922-08-13

Woods, Clinton Rogers Woodruff.
James M. Bull and Frank Spittle.
The report follows. in part:&
Even q cnrsory glance at con.
ditions In the average American
home reveals evidence sufficient
TO warrant the most careful study
Of those influences now affecting
these homes from the standpoint
of morals and religion. The atti-
tude toward youth. even more than
the attitude OF the youth. win
scarcely bear severe scrutiny.
The youth has found the lack
Of serious religious and moral In
fiusnce In his home; he has been
enticed by the giittering generaii-
ties. Whatever attacks the home
10 menace 10 the National iife.
The hone ycu are rearing your
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

well, win be satisfied. but II he
married her as he took up with
his four other wives. az he would
. plaything. I'll not stand for 1t.
II would be an outrage"
Mrs. Hopper first appeared on
the stage as the country girl in
the comedy. "A Country Boy"
then followed Ina Claire as
prima donna in "The Quaker
Girl" After she was married to
Hopper. the bride retired to pri-
vate life for four years. Later
she went into motion pictures,
appearing In nineteen films, In
ciuding Sherlock Holmes" with
John Barrymore.
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

Mrs. Hopper has also been seen
this season In "Six Cylinder
Love" and has just finished try
ing out PAY Day" In Atlantic
City, preparatory to the prssenta-
ton Of that new comedy at the
Belmont Theater in September.
THE MARITAL RECORD.
De Wolf Hopper's first wife
was Ella Gardner, second cousin
on his mothers side. Then he
married Ida Mosher, Of Boston.
who was playing in the McCaul
company, of which Hopper was
the starred comedian. They had
one child. boy.
Edna Wallace. perhaps the most
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

sive campaign of Christian edu-
cation, and we believe that II is
practicable to provide Christian
educators to train children as
part Of the public school system.
statesmanship must give atten-
ton to this need.
"It In time for earnest self
searching even In Christian
homes. We urge as vital the re-
vival Of personal religion in the
home. Restore the altar Of fam
ily prayer.
I'VE hear common complaint
that children are insubordinate.
The National Commissioner Of
Education deplores the increase
OF toughness' and juvenile crime
In spite OF the lavish equipment
Of the public schools. This svii
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

THE FOURTH WIFE
Nella Bergen, daughter Of q
Brooklyn police captain,
succeeded Edna Wallace In
the heart and home of the
fickle De Wolf Hopper-but
not for long!
noted Of all his wives. was Hop
per's third choice. She was then
a dainty little singer and dancer.
and quite the hit of Broadway.
She appeared with Hopper in most
OF his successes Of that period. in
cluding "Ei Captain"
Then came the inevitable divorce
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

NVhSOa oSoAh'
Five times he has been married;
four times the paddock Of wed
lock that bound him to four
different wives has been broken
and once more the same procedure
Is facing the court.
For Mrs. Hedda Curry Hopper
has served q summons and COM
plant on the huge comedian for
divorce, charging that he, at the
age Of sixty four. committed mar
itai misconduct with an unknown
woman.
They were married nine years
ago. when Hopper apd the late
Nat Goodwin were running wife
and wife for the marriage record.
They have one child. seven
year-old son, William De Wolf,
jr., who lives with his mother In
The Hopper home at Douglaston
Manor. L. ].
ALL LOVE HIM.
Not the least astonishing feature
Of Mr.. Hopper's succession Of
matrimonial affairs is the con-
sistence with which he has re-
tained the respect and affection
of his wives, even AZ they cast
him adrift one by one.
And the latest wife, true to that
tradition, said in announcing her
intention to divorce him:
despite the circumstances that
compel me to seek divorce,
I have nothing but words Of praise
for Mr.. Hopper. He is one Of the
grandest men in America, and I
regret deeply that this suit has
become necessary.
"Mr. Hopper has been the finest
kind of a husband. Up to q year
ago no woman could have expected
more OF her mate. Then the some
thing upon which this suit is based
happened and divorce became un-
avoidable. have acted for the
sake Of my boy and myself"
When the comedian was ques-
toned In Baltimore. whore he In
on tour, ne said: rs
''This has come like a bolt from
the blue. I don't know anything
about It and I cannot discuss Il.
never expected It. And as you
must know, never discuss my do
mestic affairs for publication"
And there was truth in the last
sentence at least. for the records
show that Hopper has remained
consistently silent against all the
charges Of his wives and has never
indulged, even hint of recrimina-
tion.
A PERENNIAL JEST.
But he has never objected to his
friends discussing him, seriously or
otherwise. The nearest approach
20 a public rejoinder to comment
came at a dinner Of the Lambs
Club before his latest marriage.
when, in answer to the fear ex-
pressed by friend that every
woman he met might be q Mrs.
Hopper Of the past. the comedian
responded:
"And my fear in the same cir
cumstances is that she may be q
Mrs. Hopper Of the future"
At a dinner Of the Friars they
toasted THE Merry Wives Of Hop
per-" and the toastmaster. hailing
the guest Of honor. declared:
''Dewolf Hopper's parents had
great trouble rearing him. They
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

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could not keep q nurse because
the infant wanted to marry them
all, One who left after the first
day said to the kid:
"'You don't need q nurse. You
need q chaperoner
And they suggested that Madi.
son Square Garden be hired for
reunion Of Mrs. Hopper 30 that
100 per cent representation might
be possible.
PROMOTING A RACE.
1t was ever conceded impossible
to consider, matrimony seriously
where De Wolf Hopper was con-
cerned. Nine years ago, when he
and his friend, Goodwin, had each
passed the fourth tsic) milestone and
had been released again almost
simultaneously in the divorce
courts. word OF the tall comedians
marriage to Media Curry was re-
ceived on Broadway. A group Of
clubmen wired to Goodwin as fol-
lows:
"NAT-Hopper married again.
Can't we put a little bet on you to
tie him? We are strong for you,
Nat, 50 advise u.s."
And quick came the reply:
'"wiIl marry on Saturday, for
have been urging the lady and she
is showing signs of weakening.
This Hopper thing has clinched II.
She loves me too much to see me
humilisted before the country after
I told her that tho club expected
every Lamb to do his duty"
EVEN STEPHEN!
And the Goodwin firth an
nouncemsnt was received with
cheers. for II was declared that It
would have been a pity had q little
thing like the difference of a wife
caused q rift between the two
friends.
Hopper has been hailed at every
dinner as the direct descendant of
King Solomon. Biuebeard. Harry
VIII, and II 10 little known fact
that he at twenty years broke
across the footlights as the hacker
Of a Mormon meiodrama, starring
Ada Gilman, and entitled:
"Ths Hundred wivesr'
So often has Hopper been pub
licly urged to lay a wreath on the
tomb Of Brigham Young that IL has
been said that he always jumps
Salt Lake City when on the road.
A wOMAN's MAN.
They han him stin a. Tho
Husband Of His Country" and
tell of the countless hearths that
are desolate when he goes out
for a night with the boys and
declare that his life has been as
merry. to use the old simile, as a
marriage bell.
The latest Mrs.. Hopper was
originally Elda Furry. the dauxh-
ter Of David B. Furry. an Al
toona. Pa, butcher. On the
Hedda Curry. The news OF the
wedding stirred no Joy In her
fathers heart. for he said.
The Furrys for generations
have respected the marriage vow
az sacred. and the reports Of my
daughters marriage to De Wolf
Hopper pain me greatly.
"If Me loves her and means
The Washington times., 1922-08-13

THE ETERNAL EDNA
Edna Wallace Hopper, third
wife Of the giant comedian,
has Just returned from Paris
where she declares skin sps-
cialists renewed her youth,
and in this, her latest photo
graph, she is seen laughing
at age and the past.
after appearing in an amateur pro-
duction, "Conscience." at the old
Fourteenth Street Theater, he de-
cided on a professional career. He
played after his venture as an
angel in "our Boys" then with
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
HEDDA CURRY SAYS
COURT ACTION WAS
DUE TO HIS ACTS

The Actor, However, Has Announced That He
Intends to Fight the Proceedings Instituted
by His Wife-She Declined to Name the
Women Whom She Accuses of Luring the
Affections OF Her Versatile Husband.
k<TF you meet and you cannot think Of her
name it's always safe to call her Mrs. Hopper"
quoth Broadway wit, "for if that isn't her name
1t will be soon"
And the that De Wolf Hopper, the
most married the stage, is to BE-
Divorced again!
The Washington times., 1922-08-13
O-COMEDIAN PROVES NO COMEDY
lie PRAISES ACTOR As sHE DEMANDS DIvoR(


his
Hyucsp
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-10

NOMFN's COATS JUNIOR COATS! FLAPPER COATS
Dozens of beautiful brand FUR TRIMMED large col
wrappy mode Is fine Wool Veours, Nov
and S25 values, sale
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-10

75c SNOW WHITE TABLE DAMASK at acc
zee PM SIZE VACUUM BOTTLES at sec
$1.50 roll 3 ID. White COTTON BATS zee
Large Size No. Heavy IRON SKILLETS csc
Finest soc FANCY DRESS GINGHAMS 1ec
REAL $1.50 ALUMINIUM WARE at only s5c
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-11-10

Women's and Misses all wool
trimmed and tailored suits. in
many styles, made of Serges,
Nelours and others,
all sizes at S12.95.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
SWEET TO SPEAK
MEMORIAL DAY
AT IOWA FALLS

Iowa Falls, Iowa, April II. (Spe-
cial. Hon. Burton f. Sweet, at pres
ent congressman from the Third dis
trict, and q candidate for the republic
can nomination for United States SEN
ator from Iowa, will be the speaker at
the annual observance OF Memorial
day in this city this year.
Mr.. Sweet has also accepted an in:
vitation to deliver the Fourth of July
GRAFTON at q big celebration to be held
at Usage. The celebration will be in
charge of the American Legion of that
city. Representative Sweet has intro.
duced bills in the house for public
buildings at Eldora, Independence, Du.
buque, Waterloo, Eagle Grove. Waiver.
ly and Hampton. These bills have
been referred to the public buildings
committee and will be considered when
the omnibus building bill is considered.
No action will probably be taken this
session, but it is possible one may
be passed next winter.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
SCOUT TICKET SALE
MAY FALL SHORT
Goal of 1000 Sales was not
Reached at Noon
Today.

1t seemed doubtful. when the reports
of all the boys selling tickets for the
Scout benefit movie being given to.
morrow and Wednesday afternoons
and evenings in the Isis theatre to
raise funds for the summer camp ut
Bells mill were turned in this noon,
if the mark of 1000 tickets sold be-
fore the opening date Of the benefit
would he reached by night. The scouts
had sold total of S67 tickets this noon
and the prospect of reaching the 1000
goal seemed doubtful.
This is the only way the boys nave
Of raising money for the camp and it
was hoped the advance sale would be
large. Each boy must sell 20 tickets
in order to be eligible to attend the
camp. Prizes are offered to the boys
and to the patrol having the largest
sales. The standing when the noon re-
ports were in. was as follows:
Boys-Arthur latham. 50: Louis
~; Howard Pyle, 20; Regi-
maid Adams. 81: Orville Tremaine. 81.
Patrols-Hawkeye $50 Hound, 1888:
Wolf, 1871.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
iowa FALLS LEGION
HAVE "DAD'S NIGHT"
Frank Mills and State Com.
mander Steck are
Speakers.

Iowa Falls, Iowa, April II. (Spec.
ial.)-It was Dads Night" at the
second annual American Legion ban.
quet in this city Friday evening. and
the fathers were the guests of the
evening. The event was notable one
in social affairs of the season and one
hundred and thirty dads" and ''boys"
sat down to fine banquet prepared
for the occasion by the ladies of the
auxiliary. a half dozen members of
the local G. A. r. post We're hOnored
guests Of the evening and occupied
seats at the speakers table Chaplain
Reuben r. Trickery presided and in a
fitting manner introduced the speakers
of the evening.
Following the banquet a musical
program was given and two splendid
addresses were made. The first was
by Frank Mills, of Des Moines, editor
Of the Iowa Legionaire. the second by
D. F. Steck of Ottumwa, state COM
mander Of the American Legion. Chap
lain Tom Roberts of Sheffield was to
have made an address but at the last
moment was prevented from filling
the engagement. The sentiments ex.
pressed by the speakers of the evening
were given hearty reception and en-
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
BOARD TO Meet
WITH CENTRAL PIT. A
Joint Meeting to be Held j
Lincoln Auditorium
Tomorrow,

The Central p. T. A. will hold tho
regular meeting ut Lincoln high schg
tomorrow evening at Z 80 o'clock.
In addition to the special prOgra
the school board will he present to q
slider with the p 4. a. the vari3
problems that confront both Organi
tons at this time. This meeting is
first of three which are planned W
tho three +. r. AS. Meetings at bq
Lawn Hill and the Fifth ward will
ield in the near future.
An exchange Of views will p1 ~
beneficial and it is urged that a
attendance be present. Let the fat
realize that this is an organization
them, as we'll as the mothers aud
teachers.
The special program will consist of
two plays, THE District School" and
mechanical Jane" to be presented by
high school students.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
Waves, Curls and
BObs Most Popular
nv The Associated Press.)

ST Louis. Mo-, April 17.-Bobbeo
hair, curls and permanent waves Will
be among the chief topics Of discussion
at the 1922 convention of the National
Hair Dressers association which will
be held here July 81 to August >. in.
elusive, Miss Theadora Bender. secre'
tary Of the St. Louis Hair Dressers
association, announced.
Miss Bender declared that the hair
dressers Of the United States will not
depend on Paris for styles of the fu.
ture, hut with artists of note OF the
United States would evolve American
styles.
"The tendency seems to he toward
bobbed hair. curls and permanent
waves" Miss Bender said.
Large delegations from New York.
Boston and Chicago are expected to at
tend the convention. A parade of live
models to display the latest styles in
hair dressing is to be one Of the fea-
lures of the meeting.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
COMMON TONGUE
NEED OF WORLD,
SAYS SCIENTIST
(By The Associated Press

London. April ,17.-Ihnguage, the
master-key to thought and the vehicle
of communication remains under the
curse of Babel. while Arabic numeral
measurements of latitude and longi-
tude, mathematical signs, chemical
formulate and even the metric system
have progressed to such an extent that
they are now used by all nations. de-
clares the Times scientific expert. urg-
ing the necessity of an universal
tongue.
Esperanto or lido, or some mOdifica-
ton of them, seem to hold the balance
of advantage in the choice for an in.
terna tional language he adds. although
Latin and English have received suf-
ficient support to be ranked as serious
candidates. Scientific men, ne says,
form the group most anxious to see
world agreement OH some auxiliary
language and are not inclined to care
what one is chosen.
Were it possible to acquire a Sec
ond language in addition to the natal
tongue to convey IDEAS" the Times ex-
pert says. lone of the greatest bar
rierS to the progress of science would
be broken down."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR UNCLE JAS BELL
Last Rites Held Yesterday
Afternoon at Christian
Church.

Funeral services for Jasper n. Bell,
known to hundreds of Hamilton county
people as Uncle Jas" Bell, were held
yesterday afternoon from the Christian
church, with the Rev. W. Il. CrewdsOn,
Of Council Bluffs. in charge. The Rev.
CrcwdsOn was an early day preacher in
this vicinity. The service here follow
Ell a short service at the home at Bells
mill.
Members of the Masonic lodges Of
StratfOrd and Webster City, and men,
hers of Boy Scout troop No. !. in full
uniform, attended the funeral in n
body. Six NasOns and six scouts acted
as honorary pail bearers.
Burial was in, the Webster City
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
WEBSTER CITY PEOPLE
ON CHURCH PROGRAM
The Rev. Eddy and Miss
Laurie Buxton Will
Speak.

The Rev.. A. l.. Eddy, pastor OF the
Congregational church. and his assist
ant, Miss Laurie Buxton, are on the
program for the meeting of the Web
ster City Association Of Congregational
churches and ministers, which will be-
gin tomorrow Mt Belmond. The Ses-
sions will continue through Wednesday.
Miss Buxton is on the program for
n paper on THE Use of Drama and
Pageantry in Religious Education"
The Rev. Eddy will give reviews of
three books, Creative Christianity,
by George Cross: THE Prophetic Min
istry of Today" by Bishop Williams,
and 1.-The Pilgrim by II. II. Glover.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
RIVER TUNNEL
TO REDUCE COST
COAL SHIPMENTS
(By The Associated Press

Bellaire, Ohio, April 1.-THE Ohio
river no longer is to he barrier be.
tween coal mining operations in Ohio
and West Virginia.
Three big coal companies opening up
the Powhaten district in the extreme
south eastern part of Belmont county,
Ohio, and the contiguous district on the
West Virginia side already have de.
velopments we'll under way or outlined
to tunnel under the Ohio river or West
Virginia side as the route OF shipment
c0ntemplates.
An advantage Of 45 cents per ton in
shipping charges will accrue by using
the tunnels-a saving of 20 cents per
ton on zone rates and % cents per ton
bridge charges. Ii coal mined on the
Ohio side is destined for shipment east,
il will be taken through the river tun-
mel and loaded on the West Virginia
side, thus saving the bridge charge also
the zone differential. Likewise, coal
mined on the West Virginia side, but
destined for points west, will be taken
through the tunnels to the Ohio side,
again saving the IS cents differential.
Companies preparing to tunnel the
Ohio river are the Cleveland and West
crn Coal company, Maher Galleries
company and the George NJ. Jones Coal
company. One of the companies al
ready has its shaft down on the West
side and the other companies
are beginning work on the proposition.
The tunnels will be 100 feet under the
bed of the river through the regular
coal seam.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
DAUGHTER DIES
IN COLORADO
Miss Grace Burnstedt,
Daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. E. Burnstedt,
is Dead.
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY
Father, Mother and Younger
Sister Were With
Her.

4 telegram received in this city this
afternoon brought the sudden and un.
expected news of the death of Miss
Grace Burnstedt, elder daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. f. Burnstedt. She passed
away this morning in Colorado Springs,
Colo. The family expect to reach Web.
ster City with the body tomorrow night
and the funeral will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at the F0s-
ter funeral parlors, conducted by Rev.
Manson Il. Miller.
Grace was about II years of age and
was bright and winsOme girl. A year
ago last fall she became ill with spinal
meningitis and good part of the fol-
lowing winter battled hard for her life.
She finally recovered, but was left In
q very weakened condition and a year
ago the fore part of March. Mrs. Burn
stedt and the younger daughter, Ruth,
went to Colorado Springs, Colo, in the
hope that Grace would improve more
rapidly there. Last summer Mr.. Burn
stedt visited the family and again at
Christmas time he made them a visit
Last Friday lie received a telegram
from Grace, asking him to come out.
1t was not thought that her condition
was alarming, but loving father,
anxious to please his sick daughter,
took tte next train for the west. No
details are known here, but Grace must
have failed rapidly for the next word
heard from her was the telegram an
rGIncing her said and untimely death.
Grace Burnstedt was IOvable girl
the idol of her father and mother, and
She had a host of friends In school
she was unusually bright and popular
with her playmates and during her long
illness was the recipient of many kind
nesses and evidences of affection from
her many young friends. Her passing
l., Il hard blow to the parents and a
host of friends here and elsewhere over
the county sympathize deeply with
them in the hour OF their aftlictiOn.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
DE VALERA WILL
CHALLENGE FREE
STATE ELECTION
Try The Associated Press.

By Inc ASSOclaLeu t'CeSS.)
Dublin, April 17.-Eamon De Valera
will challenge the validity Of the forth.
coming Irish elections on the ground
that the register Of voters is defective.
Both at the dali sessions and in cor
respondence with President Griffith
he has contended that the register is
stale, including many names that ought
to be removed and emitting many
names that ought to be included.
His correspondence has demanded
the immediate preparation Of an up-to-
date register but the demand was re-
sisted on the ground that it would be
certain to delay the elections which the
Free Staters desire to hold at the
earliest possible date. 1t is admitted
that owing to the conditions Of conflict
that prevailed in Ireland last year the
ordinary work of revising the register
was not uniformly performed
According to Mr.. De Valera the err
rors affect tens Of thousands OF names.
In the few districts where revision was
carefully done the changes made
amount roughly to about 1G per cent.
The deficiency concerns two classes
in whom Mr.. De Valera is especially in
terested. These are the young men
who have come of ago in the qualifying
period and who are not. under the ex-
listing register. entitled to vote, ana
women under the ago Of 80. who reach
ed that age during the qualifying per-
iod hut are not yet on the register.
The Republicans attach Importance 10
the women's vote, which they believe
TO be favorable to them.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
Snnnish Giue Funds
to SaUe Old Fort
(By The Associated Press.)

Havana, April Involuntary sub
scriptions are pouring into Diario de la
Marina from Spaniards throughout
Cuba for the restoration OF the fort
known as "El Viso," near Santiago
capture Of which by American forces
en- July l, 1895, resulted in heavy
casualties.
The restored structure will also serve
as a memorial to General Varasdel Rey,
who lost his life in the fighting AT
Caney. Initiation of the subscription
has resulted in the battle Of Caney be-
ing fought all over again in minutest
detail by contributors to Diaria de Ia
Marina.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1922-04-17
FIRE DOES DAMAGE
IN TWO RESIDENCES
The S. S. Parkhurst and A
ID. Newman Homes are
Hit.

Two Webster City homes We're dam
aged by fire yesterday and this morn.
ing.
The most serious of the two was the
blaze at the S. s. Parkhurst home this
morning when loss estimated at nearly
$500 was caused The fire, Mr.. Park
hurst said, started in the attic. This
room was badly damaged and a large
portion of the roof was burned off.
A bedroom and two halls on the second
floor were also somewhat injured by
water. The loss is fully covered by
insurance.
Fire was discovered at the A. ID.
Newman home. 1882 Division street.
shortly after . o'clock Sunday morn
ing. Sparks from the chimney burn
ed small hole in the roof. This blaze
was extinguished with chemicals.