Gem and Bella Union Theatres Presents Negro Minstrels, Hottentots, Clog and Jig Comic Dancers, Serio-comic Singers and Ethiopian Dutch Irish Comedians, Acrobats, Contortionists and Double Trapeze Acts, Sketch Artists and Marksmanship, Living Statuary and Deadwood Brass Bands
Tom Miller, Banjo and Variety Artist, Theatrical Manager, 1876 - 1884
Pete Reid, Renowed Tenor Singer, 1876 1877
James McDonald and Seven Year Old Baby McDonald, Skate Dancing, 1877
Lew Spencer, Charles Gilday, Fannie Beane, Negro Minstrels, Clog and Comic Dancers, 1877 1878
John Dillon, Comedian in Irish and Negro Persona, Ions and Ballads, 1878, 1890-1891
Little Pearly Duval, A Pretty Child Contortionist, 1878
Minnie and Lillie Hassan Sisters, Beautiful Little Song and Dance Artists, 1878
Beane, Miss Fannie in Deadwood In regard to: Beane, Fannie Jun 04 1877
Beane, Miss Fannie performance at Bella Union In regard to: Beane, Fannie Jun 08 1877
Beane, Fannie preforms at Bella Union In regard to: Beane, Fannie Jun 13 1877
Beane, George comedian Bella Union In regard to: Beane, George Jun 17 1877
Gilday and Giniven, acrobatic and music acts, Bella Union In regard to: Gilday, Charles Jun 17 1877
Beane, Fannie actress, singer, Bella Union In regard to: Beane, Fannie Jun 17 1877
Gilday, Charles in Deadwood In regard to: Gilday, Charles Jul 14 1877
Beane, Miss at the Bella Union In regard to: Beane, Fannie Jul 24 1877
Beane, Fannie at the Bella Union In regard to: Beane, Fannie Jul 26 1877
Beane, Miss Fanny marries Charles Gilday at Nuttals In regard to: Beane, Fannie In regard to: Gilday, Charles Aug 01 1877
Norcross, Rev. performed Gilday and Bean marriage In regard to: Norcross, L.P. Aug 01 1877
Beane, Miss Fannie tells about her romance with Gilday In regard to: Beane, Fannie Aug 02 1877
Gilday, Charles and Lew Spencer negro minstrelcy In regard to: Black Americans Aug 02 1877
Gilday, Charles and Lew Spencer clog and comic dancers In regard to: Gilday, Charles Aug 02 1877
Gilday, C. of Barton in Deadwood In regard to: Gilday, Charles Aug 10 1877
Volunteered for Vaidis benefit In regard to: Beane, Fannie In regard to: Gilday and Giniven Aug 11 1877
Beane, Fannie to perform In regard to: Beane, Fannie Aug 16 1877
Gilday and Giniven perform at Bella Union In regard to: Gilday, Charles Aug 23 1877
Gilday and Giniven "Knights of the burnt cork" In regard to: Black Americans Aug 23 1877
Beane and Giniven and Gilday leave Deadwood In regard to: Beane, Fannie In regard to: Gilday, Charles In regard to: Giniven, William Sep 10 1877
Beane, Fannie performs in Bismarck In regard to: Beane, Fannie Sep 28 1877
Pearson books attractions. In regard to: Pearson, A. Y. In regard to: Putnam, Katie. In regard to: Beane-Gilday troupe. In regard to: Webber, Harry. In regard to: Nip and Tuck company. In regard to: Markham, Pauline. Jan 29, 1887
Lotta Gray, Songstress 1876 - 1877
Gray, Lotta in Bella Union Company In regard to: Gray, Lotta Sep 09 1876
Sang Centennial Flag Song for cheering crowd on 4th In regard to: Gray, Lotta, Miss Jul 06 1877
Vaidis Sisters, 3 Young Girls, Trapeze Performers 1877
1877 Vaidis, Mrs. of Cheyenne in Deadwood
1877 Vaidis Sisters to perform at Bella Union
1877 Vaidis Sisters receive benefit at Gem theatre
1877 Bean, Fannie volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Garretson, Fannie volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Gilday and Giniven volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 LaRue, Ella volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 LeRoy, Miss Kitty volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Martin, M. volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 McDonald, Baby and James volunteered for Vaidis Benefit
1877 Miller, Tom volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Monte Verde, Lurline volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Murdy, Sam volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Parks, Walter volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Spencer, Lew voluntered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Warren, Lizzie volunteered for Vaidis benefit
1877 Vaidis Sisters trapeze performance at Gem theatre
1877 Vaidis Siters leave for Cheyenne with Mr. Leamy
1877 Vaidis sisters and widowed mother receive money?
Deadwood Brass Bands 1877 - 1888
Gem Theatre Brass Band, 1877 - 1887 Bella Union Brass Band, 1877 Joseph E. Gandolfo, Great Western String and Brass Band, 1877 - 1881 Professor Joe H. Ollerenshaw, violinist, band and orchestra leader, 1878 - 1884 Deadwood Brass and String Band, 1878 - 1888 Metropolitan Brass and String Band, 1879 The Seventh Cavalry Band of Ft Meade, 1879 - 1885
1877 Miller, and Nuttall's brass band plays through street
1877 Bella Union Brass Band play on balcony
1878 Joseph E. Gandolfo, Palace Restaurant, Great Western String and Brass Band, ad
1878 Deadwood Brass and String Band, benefit social
1878 Deadwood Brass Band, to help Yellow fever sufferers
1878 Brass band is ready to play at any occassion
1879 Gem Theatre Band, this makes the third brass band in Deadwood
1880 Nathan Colman and H. B. Beaman, Musicians from South Dwd organize a brass band
1880 C.W.N. Ruggles, advance guard of the brass band played at Oyster Bay
1881 Prof. Q. B. John to perform in Ollerenshaw's brass band
1881 Joe E. Ollerenshaw's brass band to be at fair
1882 Charles C. Moody, authorized agent for Deadwood Brass Band
1883 Deadwood Brass Band, music rendered as good as any ever re-echoed in gulch
1883 Joe Hayes, who has but recently returned from a visit to the old homestead, has bought out the stock, and leased the fixtures of the Merchants hotel billiard saloon and bar. He took possession last evening, but on this evening will have his opening. The Deadwood brass band has been engaged, and will make it pleasant and agreeable for Joe's old friends. In addition to the music, there will be a free lunch, to which all are invited. This simple announcment is all that is necessary to bring a big crowd, as Joe's friends are everybody, and they will be on hand to give him a good send off.
1884 Park Theater. Formerly Stone's Opera House. Lower Main Street, Deadwood. J.C. Burns, sole proprietor. Harry Butler, director of amusements. Professor Upwald, musical director. J.A. Upwald, leader of brass band. The only first-class place of amusement in the city. Crowded houses nightly. Everything new and spicy. Admission 25 cents. Private boxes 50 cents.
1885 The Deadwood Brass Band has kindly consented to play several religious overtures at the new Methodist church.
1888 For the first time in the history of the Black Hills a brass band went to the top of White Rocks Sunday and filled the area for miles around with music. Nelson was on hand to take a half dozen photographs.
John Dillon, Irish Comedian 1878, 1890-1891 "Gave all his money away, will recipients remember?"
Great Irish comedian In regard to: Dillon, John Apr 11 1878
Celebrated Irish comedian to appear at Bella Union In regard to: Dillon, John May 06 1878
Great Irish comedian at Bella Union for first time In regard to: Dillon, John May 10 1878
Irish commedian at Bella Union In regard to: Dillon, John May 11 1878
At Bella Union In regard to: Dillon, John May 12 1878
Irish comedian introducing songs and imitations In regard to: Dillon, John May 18 1878
Original Irish sketch, "The Ambitious Politician" In regard to: Dillon, John May 18 1878
His act "An Ambitious Politician" a grand success In regard to: Dillon, John May 20 1878
At Bella Union in his regular line In regard to: Dillon, John May 28 1878
In Irish and negro persona ions and ballads In regard to: Dillon, John May 31 1878
Will do his best to please at Boisset benefit In regard to: Dillon, John Jun 18 1878
New variety theatrical company formed here In regard to: Dillon, John Jul 17 1878
Leaves Deadwood In regard to: Dillon, John Jan 20 1879
Gave all his money away, will recipients remember? In regard to: Dillon, John Mar 11 1879
Dillon in "Wanted, the earth!" In regard to: Dillon Comedy Company. In regard to: Dillon, John. April 15, 1890
Standing room only. In regard to: Dillon Comedy Company. In regard to: Dillon, John. In regard to: Miller, Ella. In regard to: Irving, Alice. In regard to: Deming, Marion. In regard to: Wight, Ogden S. In regard to: Rollins, Charles. In regard to: Atkinson, Earl. In regard to: Phelps, E. G. April 24, 1890
Frandine and Dillon arrested. In regard to: Frendine, John. In regard to: Dillon, John. May 5, 1891
A night of fun at the Opera house. In regard to: Dillon, John. May 9, 1891
Audience of 200 for John Dillon. In regard to: Dillon, John. May 15, 1891
Little Pearly Duval, A Pretty Child Contortionist 1878
1879 Now located in New York City
1879 Playing at the Coliseum in Leadville
1878 The boneless wonder, the petite songstress
1878 Camp Sturgis, Little Pearly had her watch stolen
1878 The child wonder, well known
1878 Complimentary benefit to be Wednesday at Langrishe Theatre
1878 Entertainment at the Arcade Theatre draws crowd
1878 Gem Theatre singer
1878 In her contortion act at the Gem Theatre
1878 Little Pearly Duval in amazing contortion feats
1878 Little Pearly in an excellent variety show
1878 Little Pearly, a pretty child contortionist
1878 Little Pearly is simply wonderful, a child her age
1878 Little Pearly will perform on trapeze at 12:00
1878 Little Pearly wearing attorney's shirt stud
1878 Pioneer indebted to her for her photograph
1878 Re-engagement of Lola, Jeannettte, and Little Pearly
1878 To be at benefit at Bella Union for Lew Spencer
1878 To perform at the Bella Union
1878 Took picture of Little Pearly on Sherman St
1878 Will also appear in Gallaghers' benefit
Minnie and Lillie Hassan Sisters, Beautiful Little Song and Dance Artists 1878
1878 Beautiful little song and dance artist
1878 Great Parisian Can Can to be produced at Bella Union
1878 Hassan sisters to appear during Ladies Night Bella Union
1878 Have re-engagement at Bella Union
1878 Sallie and Minnie Hassan at the Bella Union
Death Hasson, Lillie, variety actress married to butcher here, June 10
Mademoiselle Jeannette and Lola Parchal, Serio-comic Song and Double Trapeze Acts 1878
1878 Bad case of vertigo cured by carresses of Lola
1878 Certified checks payment for return of Lola to Deadwood
1878 Combination of talent that is ahead of any other
1878 Friday evening the 3rd, grand "Lola" ball
1878 Her choice serio-comic songs and trapeze acts
1878 In Deadwood, Bella Union actress
1878 Mademoiselle Jeannette and Lola Parchal in double trapeze
1890 Former Gem belle commits suicide. "Edith Valentine committed suicide recently at Seattle by shooting herself thro' the head. She was formerly a belle of the variety artists at the Gem, in this city." Dec 26 1890
1880 Edith Valentine and Georgie Morrell, acquitted herself creditable, grand entertainment
1880 Billy Mack and Edith Valentine to have benefit
1880 Edith Valentine continues to be a favorite with the public
1880 Edith Valentine and Georgie Morrell, Did not authorize my name being on Montcrief bill
1880 Edith Valentine and Georgie Morrell favorite serio-comedic vocalist, song and dance
1880 Valentine involved in horseback riding accident
1880 Edith Valentine, Vincent Opera House to give complimentary benefit
1880 Edith Valentine with husband, Billy Mack, working at Miles City
1880 Georgie Morrell with husband, Charles Vincent, working at Miles City
1880 Georgie Morrell "Going To The Races" was well done
1879 Edith Valentine and Georgie Morrell, Among the new performers at the Gem Theatre
1879 Edith Valentine has become a great favorite at the Gem Theatre
1879 Edith Valentine and Georgie Morrell, In song and dance, "Where Golden Lilies Cluster"
1879 Edith Valentine and Georgie Morrell, In pretty sketch, "Down by the Old Mill Stream"
1879 Ella LaRue, Oscar Willis, The Vincents, Edith Valentine, Georgie Morrell kept the audience in convultions at every scene
1879 Little Edith carrying away hearts of young bloods
1879 Edith Valentine performance cannot be surpassed in any large city
1879 Edith Valentine petite song and dance lady a perfect gem in her line
1879 Edith Valentine singing is superior to that of any artist
1879 Edith Valentine stage is covered with silver coin after performance
1879 Edith Valentine unique songs and dances were highly entertaining
1879 Edith Valentine, Vincent Combination Troupe arrived on Thanksgiving
1879 Georgie Morrell will appear in extravaganza "New York Volunteers"
1879 Georgie Morrell hit of the evening was the singing
Ella LaRue, Female Banjoist and Cornet Soloist 1877 and 1879
1886 Old time variety performer at Idaho
1880 Appears for the first time this season at Gem
1880 Old friends have not forgotter her
1880 Received four deserved enchores in her banjo
1879 The act of Courage Jerry is worthy of mention
1879 Appears in a cornet and bone solo
1879 Appears in "Woman's Rights" at the Gem Theatre
1879 Captivates all by her banjo solos and songs
1879 Continues to please and gain favor each evening
1879 Excellent coronet playing at the Gem Theatre
1879 Gem Theatre packed every night since arrival
1879 Great female banjoist and cornet soloist at Gem
1879 In society sketch of obedience keep audience happy
1879 Is a pains-taking performer and a great favorite
1879 Is an excellent cornet and banjo artiste
1879 Ella LaRue, Oscar Willis, The Vincents, Edith Valentine, Georgie Morrell, kept the audience in convultions at every scene
1879 Only female coronetist, wonderful song and dance
1879 Those who have not heard her have missed a treat
1879 Will play her famous bone solo at the Gem Theatre
1878 Formerly one of the Bella Union girls, in Denver
1877 LaRue, Ella Flags of all nations Gem Theatre
1877 LaRue, Ella at democratic convention
Marie Templeton, Ceceilia Clinton, Tilla La Tour "Comes in for a good share of applause at the Gem" 1878 - 1879
1878 Performance of the new Chicago troupe at Gem, Marie Templeton
1878 An unequalled vocalist from Academy in Chicago, Marie Templeton
1878 Sweet and artistic rendition of "The Gipseys Bride", Marie Templeton
1878 Has almost completely recovered her voice, Marie Templeton
1878 Miss Marie Templeton gave the audience several new songs Gem Theatre
1879 Comes in for a good share of applause at the Gem
1879 Has been secured to perform at the Gem Theatre, Tilla La Tour
1879 Always sure to please the audience at Gem Theatre, Cecilia Clinton
Gem Theatre Variety Artists 1877 - 1879
1877 Susie Miller of Memphis in Deadwood
1877 Grand wrestling match at Gem Theatre, Susie Miller
1877 Miss Susie Miller is the star, Gem theatre
1877 Susie Miller, cultured lady, at Gem Variety
1877 Susie Miller donates to Gayville fire victims
1877 Susie Miller to perform at Bella Union
1877 Susie Miller, last performance at Gem Theatre, Aug 21 1877
1877 Susie Miller will be married tonight, Aug 25 1877
1878 Part of Whites troupe of entertainers, Actress Georgie Blake
1878 Performance of the new Chicago troupe at Gem, Georgie Blake
1878 Will give excellent performance on slack wire, Georgie Blake
1878 Performances of troupe improving under manager, Edith Robinson
1878 Performance of the new Chicago troupe at Gem, Edith Robinson
1878 Part of Whites troupe of entertainers, Song-Dance, Edith Robinson
1878 Beautiful and petite song and dance artiste, Edith Robinson
1878 Contributors to the Fourth of July celebration, Edith Robinson
1879 Mark Hughes is immense at the Gem Variety Theatre
1879 Gaining favor nightly with wit and sparkle, The Shephards, John and Della
1879 Minstrels will give entertainment at Langrishe, The Shephards, John and Della
1879 Will appear in latest productions at Gem Theatre, Charles Archer
1880 Beautiful and talented young lady, an immense card, Miss May Graham
1880 Popular vocalist of eastern theatres at Fargo, Charles Archer
1880 Great serio-comic vocalist now at the Gem, Fannie Douglas
1880 Made a tremendous hit at the Gem Theatre, Fannie Douglas
1880 Fast coming to front as best vocalist ever here, Fannie Douglas
1880 Miss Douglas sings better every night, Fannie Douglas
1880 Still continues to please at the Gem Theatre, Fannie Douglas
1880 Still the recognized star as vocalist at Gem, Fannie Douglas
1882 Formerly a variety performer here, sheriff at Miles City, Charles Archer
Bella Union Theatre Variety Artists 1876 - 1878
1876 Eugene Holman volunteers at Bella Union
1876 Frank Thullen volunteers at Bella Union
1876 Ross Ingraham violinist at Bella Union
1877 Eugene Holman Gem Theatre
1877 Eugene Holman performs at Melodeon
1877 Eugene Holman banjo player Gem Theatre
1877 Eugene Holman banjoist Langrishe theatre
1877 Dan Rice to perform at Bella Union
1877 Hugh Doty at Bella Union Theatre
1877 Dick Devlin Irish character sings, dances
1877 Dick Devlin performance at Bella Union
1877 Dick Devlin of Chicago in Deadwood
1877 Miss Frankie Howard serio-comicalities, Bella Union
1877 Miss Frankie Howard attendant at Ginniven wedding
1877 Cas Franklin, tenor voice, Bella Union
1877 Chrissie Morrell singing at Gem Theatre
1877 Chrissie Morrell to perform at Bella Union
1877 Carrie Lewis to perform at Bella Union
1877 Carrie Lewis attendant at Ginniven wedding
1877 Carrie Lewis female Dutch impersonator
1877 Carrie Lewis serio-comic vocalist
1877 Carrie Lewis charges Redmond with robbery
1877 Carrie Lewis benefit at Bella Union, wrestling match
1877 Carrie Lewis and Lagrave marry
1878 Carrie Duval, this will be the best performance yet offered
1878 Carrie Duval rendition of "Dont Be Angry With Me Darling"
1878 Carrie Duval rare banquet of semi-comic of gems
1878 Carrie Duval a vocalist of more than average merit
1878 Carrie Duval with a new repertoire of songs
1878 Carrie Duval in an excellent variety show
1878 Eugene Holman and Lola Parchal in Star Spangled Banner
1878 Eugene Holman banjo duet was exquisitely rendered
1878 Eugene Holman with his banjo
1878 Eugene Holman left tenement house moments before it slid down
1878 Eugene Holman, talent to appear in big tent of Kimball Brothers
1878 Eugene Holman to be at benefit at Bella Union for Lew Spencer
1878 Eugene Holman will play Star Spangled Banner upon banjo tonight
1878 Eugene Holman, Thomas Miller, Jack Newman, George Redmond Hamtown Students in jubilee and plantation melodies
1878 Hamtown Students were certainly good and funny
1878 Thomas Miller in Irish and negro personations and ballads
1878 Thomas Miller immense bill tonight at the Bella Union
1878 O. B. Cutter, cornet player accepts engagement at Bella Union
Ella and Den Howe, Feats of Marksmanship Den Howe and The Merry Makers 1879 - 1880, 1882
1879 Ella Howe and Den Howe of Variety troupe for Gem Theatre arrives today
1879 Den howe collected artists from N.Y., Cincinnati and Chicago
1879 Ella How feats of marksmanship astonish all the crack shots
1880 Ella and Den Howe most remarkable performance in feats of markmanship
1880 Den Howe solo was encored to the echo
1880 Den Howe and his wife Ella in performance at the Gem Theatre
1880 Miss Ella Howe a beautiful and talented young lady, an immense card
1880 Den Howe defeated in the glass ball shooting match
1880 Ella and Den Howe in wonderful acts of marksmanship at Gem Theatre
1880 Den Howe with guns, are becoming the greatest favorites
1880 Ella Howe in society sketch of "No" was tip-top
1880 Den Howe is a nice old man, a little excitable
1880 Den Howe impersonates the character of Joshua
1880 Den Howe love story of how he met his wife
1880 Den Howe purchased Langrishe Theatre, athletic club put out
1880 Athletic club was located in the old Langrishe Theatre Central City
1880 Den Howe opening his new Howe Theatre tonight at Central
1880 Den Howe and wife Ella are both sick at Central
1880 Skating rink in Central is well patronized nightly by Den Howe
1880 Boys are fitting up Howe Theatre in Central City for gymnasium
1880 Den Howe to be at Billy and Edith Mack's benefit
1880 Den Howe several shooting matches came off at Central
1880 Den Howe Glass ball shoot at Central City for $100
1880 Den Howe Glass ball tournament came off at South Bend
1880 Den Howe since his arrival everyone has shooting fever
1882 Den Howe writes that he may soon be back in the Hills
1882 Ella Howe suffering with consumption, fears for survival
1882 Den Howe and wife Ella have taken rooms at Merchants
1882 Den Howe Combination appeared to highly pleased house
1882 Ella Howe cctress confined to room with severe indisposition
1882 Den Howe and Merry makers showed to large and delighted audience
1882 Den Howe New York Combination and "Budd and Annie" split
1882 Den Howe and Merry Makers will open new Theatre Comique Saturday
1882 Den Howe and Merry Makers at Central this evening
1882 Howes are as popular as ever in their sketches
1882 Unmitigated lie in Pioneer Newspaper called by Den Howe
1882 Den Howe and Merry Makers will show at Central tonight
1882 Merry Makers Carroll and Nelson, Irish and Ethiopian songs and dances are simply immense
1882 Merry Maker May Clark pleasing seriocomic takes well with patrons of play
1882 New York Merry Makers will receive benefit tonight
1882 Carroll, May Clark, The LeClaires, Nelson, to be on hand to amuse all at Merry Makers benefit
1882 Merry Maker May Clark will assist Mazarto in remarkable performance
1882 Merry Makers will show at Ft Meade and Sturgis
1883 Death Ella Howe, favorite actress to appear here, at Kansas
Edward Barrett Comes to Deadwood Famous Chicago Comedian and Unrivaled Impersonator
Metropolitan Theatre Farce "When the Railroad Comes into Deadwood"
The famous Chicago comedian arrived, at Overland In regard to: Barrett, Edward Aug 16 1879
Chicago's favorite comedian to appear at Metropolitan In regard to: Barrett, Edward Aug 16 1879
One of the best comedians to ever appear in Hills In regard to: Barrett, Edward Aug 17 1879
Was around getting acquainted, made good impression In regard to: Barrett, Edward Aug 17 1879
All who saw him in Chicago want to see him again In regard to: Barrett, Edward Aug 19 1879
Has splendid musical voice, plus his comic ability In regard to: Barrett, Edward Aug 20 1879
The greatest comedian who has yet visited Deadwood In regard to: Barrett, Edward Aug 21 1879
Managers to be congratulated for securing Barrett In regard to: Metropolitan Aug 23 1879
Has taken the town by storm in unrivaled impersonator In regard to: Barrett, Ed Aug 23 1879
The boys all say he is a "whale" In regard to: Barrett, Ed Aug 24 1879
Has a part that fits him like a glove In regard to: Barrett, Ed Aug 27 1879
Kept the audience convulsed with laughter In regard to: Barrett, Ed Aug 28 1879
To play Gravely in comedy "Our Innocent Pastor" In regard to: Barrett, Ed Aug 30 1879
Won new honors as old sexton, Our Innocent Pastor In regard to: Barrett, Ed Aug 31 1879
To reap new honors by impersonation of poor husband In regard to: Barrett, Ed Sep 04 1879
The favorite comedian of Metropolitan Co to appear In regard to: Barrett, Ed Sep 10 1879
Assurance that audience will be kept in good humor In regard to: Barrett, Ed Sep 13 1879
Comedian will take his farewell benefit In regard to: Barrett, Edward Sep 16 1879
Farce of "When the Railroad Comes Into Deadwood" In regard to: Barrett, Ed Sep 17 1879
Benefit filled the house, audience kept in a roar In regard to: Barrett, Ed Sep 18 1879
One of a Kind Deadwood Entertainment
Quinn, Barney pedestal skate dance Gem Theatre May 19 1877 In regard to: Quinn, Barney
Bella Union, tight rope exhibition In regard to: Bella Union Jun 06 1877
Lazelle, Prof. tight rope walking, Bella Union In regard to: Lazelle, Jun 07 1877
Morgan, Matt has art exhibition at Bella Union Jul 25 1877 In regard to: Morgan, Matt In regard to: Matt Morgan Statuary Troupe
Bella Union, Matt Morgan Statuary Troupe Jul 26 1877 In regard to: Bella Union In regard to: Matt Morgan Statuary Troupe
Morgan, Matt troupe to perform at Bella Union Aug 08 1877 In regard to: Morgan, Matt In regard to: Matt Morgan Statuary Troupe
Troupe of "living statuary" asks judge for help Aug 13 1877 In regard to: Morgan, Matt In regard to: Matt Morgan Statuary Troupe In regard to: Barker, Judge
Reopening with Mdlle Delino Pencho In regard to: Bella Union In regard to: Pencho, Delino Jun 28 1878
The celebrated fancy and character dancer In regard to: Pencho, Delino Jun 28 1878
Illusionist and magician coming to Deadwood, is a mute In regard to: Mazarto, Martel Jun 20 1880
Prince of magicians and fire king, at Wertheimer Hall In regard to: Mazarto, Martel Jul 02 1880
Walked a wire from ground to top of court house In regard to: Leona, Mademoiselle Jul 07 1880
Made tight rope ascension at Central last evening In regard to: Leona, Mademoiselle Jul 11 1880
Showed skill by walking tightrope to top of Hall In regard to: Leona, Mademoiselle Jul 28 1880
Human salamander, fire king, remarkable performance In regard to: Mazarto, Del Jul 08 1882
Will assist Mazarto in remarkable performance In regard to: Clark, May Jul 08 1882
Mayor, and others, requested Mazarto to perform In regard to: Phillips, Jul 08 1882
Ladies and children invited to see great "Mazarto" In regard to: Mazarto Jul 08 1882
Entertainment at Keimers hall, by great fire king In regard to: Mazarto, Del Jul 11 1882
Severed all connections with Gem Theatre In regard to: Mazarto, Del Jul 11 1882
Combination will give another entertainment in Lead In regard to: Mazarto, Del Jul 22 1882
Signor Thrumcatguti nightly performs at Comique In regard to: Theatre Comique Central City Jun 25 1882
List of fireworks discharged by Signor Sangiovanni In regard to: Sangiovanni, Guglielmo G. Jul 04 1883
Pyrotechnist by profession, in charge of fireworks In regard to: Sangiovanni, Guglielmo G. Jul 04 1883
Oscar Willis, A Clever Ethiopian Comedian
"The funniest end man ever in the Hills" "What he doesn't know about theatre, not worth knowing" 1879 1880
Gem Comedy Quartette Selection of Ethiopian Acts Oscar Willis, Billy Mack, Tommy Jefferson, Keefe and Jackson
1881 Death, one-time Deadwood resident, at Bismarck
1881 Giving banjo lessons in Bismarck
1880 Oscar Willis as Jake, made things lively as he always does
1880 Oscar Willis, Billy Mack, Tommy Jefferson, Keefe, Jackson, comedy quartette in selection of Ethiopian acts
1880 Oscar Willis and Tommy Jefferson, full scope to display ability as Ethiopian artists
1880 Has not superior on the minstrel stage in the West
1880 Oscar Willis, Billy Mack, Tommy Jefferson as The Hottentots are a tremendous success
1880 In his challenge dance at the Gem Theatre
1880 In the way of funny ******s
1880 Is really a cooper of the first water
1880 Is funniest white or black ****** we ever saw
1880 Kept house in continual roar in Ethiopean eccentric
1880 Proved himself an expert with a violin
1880 Represents the Ethiopian department at Gem Theatre
1880 What he doesn't know about theatre, not worth knowing
1880 Writes from Bismarck, has been sick with lung fever
1879 The act of Courage Jerry is worthy of mention
1879 Always sure to please the audience at Gem Theatre
1879 Change in part of the artistes, change for better
1879 Collected artists from N.Y., Cincinnati and Chicago
1879 Did his banjo manipulation at the Gem Theatre
1879 Entertainment commenced with a parlor concert
1879 The funniest end man ever in the Hills
1879 House screamed with laughter, Troubles of a Senator
1879 In the very laughable act of Deaf in a Horn
1879 In burlesque "The American District Telegraph"
1879 In farce of the Quarrelsome servants
1879 In society sketch of obedience kept audience happy
1879 Is immense at the Gem Variety Theatre
1879 Is a clever Ethiopian comedian
1879 Kept the audience in a continuous roar of laughter
1879 Kept the audience in convultions at every scene
1879 Kept the audience in convulsions while on stage
1879 The mirth-provoking son of Momus, funny in extreme
