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The Kansas State Ledger
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
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News announcement about performer W. H. Lewis ('Happy Henry') and troupe members Simpson, Hedge, Brown, and Bell signing with W. A. Mahara's Minstrels, highlighting their acts and songs. The company will be in the city on September 17th.
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W. H. Lewis, better known as the one and only, "Happy Henry," will be in the city on the 19th of this month. Lewis, Simpson, Hedge, Brown and Bell have all signed a contract with W. A. Mahara's Minstrels, which will be the star colored minstrel this season. Happy Henry is singing his great favorites, "Simmers Brace Up," and "When de Days Grow Longer." Clifford Bell is making a tremendous hit in his latest, "A Letter to Heaven;" while Hedge and Brown are making it hard for the ballad singers. Dan. Simpson is the natural inventor of slack wire and banjo. The company will be in the city on the 17th of September.
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19th Of This Month, 17th Of September
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W. H. Lewis (Happy Henry) and performers Simpson, Hedge, Brown, and Bell sign contract with W. A. Mahara's Minstrels. Happy Henry sings 'Simmers Brace Up' and 'When de Days Grow Longer.' Clifford Bell hits with 'A Letter to Heaven.' Hedge and Brown challenge ballad singers. Dan. Simpson invents slack wire and banjo acts. Company performs in city on September 17th.