Atheneum is situated on C street nearly opposite “Sutliff’s,” and is at present occupied as a melodeon. A show at the Melodeon had an easel on stage with a large playbill advertising exactly what play it was and who was who. In the orchestra pit, a small band would play music underscoring the scene. Taking […]
entertainment
Sutliff’s Hall
Sutliff’s Hall, Henry Sutliff, proprietor, situated on C street, between Sutton Avenue and Mill street, is 70 feet front by 104 in depth; has accommodations for 900 people. It is at present occupied by a melodeon troupe. There is 15 private boxes, and the stage is the largest in the Territory.
Joking Justified
Nov 15, 1863 — Sam wrote โLives of the Liars: Or Joking Justifiedโ In middle November, under “Still Harping,” Twain copied items of censure from Nevada and California papers and made “gruff remarks about ‘picayune papers.’ “Also, he bolstered his defense by compiling “Lives of the Liars or Joking Justified.” By quoting the results of […]