Thomas K. Heath first “acted” at Mr. Kit Burns’ Theatorium in New York City, 1867; the salary was $12 per week, most of which has been invested in real estate at Deer Park, Long Island.
Mr. Heath then learned the trade of book binder, and continued at it until he became programmer for Joseph Murphy in “Help”; this was in 1872. That same year he formed a partnership with George Howard, and as Howard and Heath they did a black-face song and dance act, playing the many variety theatres, finally landing at San Antonio, Texas, where he formed a partnership with Mr. McIntyre.
James McIntyre was born in Kenosha, Wis., August 8, 1857.
Thomas K. Heath was born in Philadelphia, August 11, 1853.
Al. Decker (Ladd) entered the profession about 1873 as partner with Walter Gibbs.
A few years later he formed an alliance with Charles H. Yale, doing black-face songs and dances, and pantomimic business. He continued with Mr. Yale for several seasons, and after the latter branched into the managerial field, he also was with him.
Mr. Decker died at Fall River, Mass., January 24, 1898; age 44 years.
Billy Williams (Carmody) ranked with the best of wench impersonators.
His stage experience began at the age of three years at the Front Street Theatre, in Baltimore. Later he did acrobatic work in circuses until 1870, when on September 30, that year, he joined Billy Manning’s Minstrels in Chicago.
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