Family and local history for Skidmore and northwest Missouri.
If this were 1900, we’d be in line at Cook’s Drug Store to secure the best seats for the Skidmore Lecture Course. Earlier in 1900, we would have heard Spillman Riggs, and, of course, we’d still remember the Skidmore Lecture Course,… Read moreSecure a Good Seat
After a few years of the Lecture Course planning process, the wise men of Skidmore saw an opportunity and ran with it in 1904. From the April 1, 1904 Skidmore Standard, page 4: Our Lecture Course At a meeting of… Read moreThat’ll Show ‘Em
The February 16, 1900 edition of the Skidmore Standard ran the following review on its front page: “Damon and Pythias.” Earle Wilfley Made the Greatest Hit of the Season in His Impersonation of the Play. It is said by men… Read moreRave Reviews for Mr. Wilfley
As we stand firmly in the camp favoring entertainment and just as firmly in the camp against calamity howlers, we bring you this review from the February 9, 1900 Skidmore Standard, page 1: “Unfought Battles.” Earle Wilfley’s Lecture, Tuesday Night Delighted His… Read moreUnfought Battles