The Queen of Comedy and Company moved into Topliffe’s Theatre. Her husband, Mr. W.H. Leighton took over managerial duties, appointed A.R. Phelps the sage manager, and G.L. Graves head of the promotion committee. A. Fischer was already the leader of the orchestra. The promotion committee worked with the manager on lining up benefits – a […]
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McKean Buchanan tries to take the theatre scene by storm
McKean Buchanan arrives in VC and is larger than life. But the locals don’t warm to him. There are plenty of larger than life characters in town. He tours around to various theatres with his company.
Stark thinks McKean will win, he wants out
Nye, James Stark and Colonel Vibbard became partners in the Vibband Gold and Silver Mining Company — Stark lets McKean be the reason why he will claim that Mining is the best bet for the family. Sarah is mad. — June 22, 1862
