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Message Archive: Messages 2651 - 2700
2700. Circus cannon, 27 Nov 2008 - My name is William Hinson and I am trying to find out how a circus cannon is fired. I have learned that it is propelled by compressed air or a spring but I need to know how the triggering mechanism works. My wife is writing a book and she needs the info so that the story is accurate. Thank you for any info you can give me. William Hinson, whinson@admin.fsu.edu. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
The way the circus cannon works is a closely guarded secret, and must remain that way. I can tell you this: the human projectile must be a very good gymnast and the person operating the cannon must be very good at math. I have a vast collection of circus cannon photos that can be made available to anyone doing a historical project on the circus cannon act. But I will have no part of any attempt to expose the secret of this spectacular circus act. Jim Cole Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2699. Dog act, Ringling Bros. ca 1910, 27 Nov 2008 - I was told my great grandparents had a dog act with the Ringling Brothers circus about 1910. I believe my great grandmother's name was May Miller, but am not absolutely sure. My grandmother, Gladys was raised by her grandparents as her parents traveled with the circus. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Barbara. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2698. Ringling Bros. route book 1938, 22 Nov 2008 - Hello, I am a librarian posting on behalf of a patron, who is curious to know whether or not a 1938 Ringling Bros. route book was ever published. Any information is much appreciated. Thank you! Gleason Public Library, Carlisle, MA. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2697. Billy Machaqahkee, 21 Nov 2008 - Has anyone heard, or have on record, a Sells Circus performer named Billy Machaqahkee. He was a Cherekee and said he was kidnapped by Sells to perform in the circus. (1880's) He mentions Bill Rine as ringmaster. Thanks, John, Caledonia, MI. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2696. Ringling Elephants 1954, 20 Nov 2008 - I am looking for information on the history of the elephants in the RBBB herd during the under-canvas tour as well as their duties on the lot and in the show. I believe that Hugo Schmitt worked the babies in the center ring and that there were 4 or 5 in each of the end rings during the elephant display. Overall I believe the herd totaled 27 so that would have left 10 or so out of the ring display. Any info on the elephants in the main spec "Dreamland?" When was the long mount and how many bulls were in it? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Rick Faber, CHS, rfaber@schlitterbahn.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2695. Bum Creole, 20 Nov 2008 - Hello! Could anyone please verify the name of an act called Bum Creole, or Bun Creel, or something like that, on Hunt Bros., perhaps back in the 1950s? Think it was a dog act or some other kind of small animal act. Wondered about this for years and would be very grateful if someone could pin it down! Thanks, Tripp. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2694. Iron Neck Mott, 20 Nov 2008 - My mother's uncle was a circus performer who went under the name "iron neck mott", and I am searching for any and all information and images of him. I know hw retired in 1940, and is from Fulton N.Y., but that is about all I know. Any help would be awesome. Thank you, william f. barry. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
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Any amount appreciated. 2693. Clown, Life magazine, 19 Nov 2008 - I have a tough one. I am looking for an article that was in a late 1950's or early 1960's Life magazine about a clown that was a University instructor in a Michigan college and quit to go full tilme as a clown. The Life magazine had many pictures. I am searching for the date of that magazine so I can search for it. All other efforts have failed. Please respond on my e-mail at hobyt@juno.com. Thanks much Hoby Tyler, clown with 50 years of service. Trained by Zeke Lamont, Bozo the clown. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2692. Cirkus family Goldkette, 19 Nov 2008 - Goldkette:
Levy/Louis Goldkette 1778-1833 mt Therese Schlaum
Can anybody tell me who are the parents of Virginia Elisabeth Blumenfeld 1872 - d 1958 USA. All the circusfamily end in USA. Jette Goldkette Sørensen.Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2691. James E. Wallace Wild Animal Shows, 19 Nov 2008 - I am looking for information on the “James E. Wallace Wild Animal Shows” or the “James E. Wallace Circus” – specifically the years the show was out, where it toured, size of show, etc. According to Parkinson’s “Directory of American Circuses” the show was owned by James E. Wallace – but he gives no information on when the show was out, who Wallace was, etc. I do know that Majestic Poster of Los Angeles provided paper for the show, and it appears to be from the late 1940s. Thanks. Chris Berry, circusposters@gmail.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2690. Whittie Sutton Big 10 Show, 17 Nov 2008 - Does anyone know anything about the "Whittie Sutton Big 10 Show"? This was noted in an obituary for Rosalie the Armless Girl's, who died in 1973. We are looking for any information on Whittie Sutton or Rosalie. D Jones. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
"The wife of a Clearfield County native can probably lay claim to being one of the most unusual homemakers in the country. She is Mrs. Earl Edward Woods, better known to Clearfield County Fair visitors as 'Rosalie, the Armless Girl' in the James E. Strates Shows. The 48-year-old Rosalie has been without arms since she was nine, when a double amputation at the shoulders was necessary following an accident. Yet, using her feet in place of arms, and her toes instead of fingers, she is able to keep house and maintain a normal home for her husband, a former DuBois resident; and their nine year old daughter, Doris Inez. 'Home' to the Woods family, which includes two part-terrier dogs and a parakeet, is a house trailer. Because it is compact and easy for Rosalie to care for they live in it year-round. During the winter months it is set up in a trailer park in Florida but from March to November when the James E. Strates Shows are on the road, it can be found directly behind the sideshow tent. While on exhibition, Rosalie shows the dexterity she has achieved with her toes by combing her hair, applying make-up, embroidering, and writing. . . . Rosalie joined a carnival 20 years ago and is now in her second year with the Strates Shows. In addition to serving as a means of income for her family, she hopes that her exhibition in the sideshow serves as an inspiration to other handicapped persons. . . . Mr. Woods' family still live in the DuBois, Luthersburg area . . . He joined a carnival in DuBois 20 years ago as a barker and a ticket seller and shortly afterwards married Rosalie, the Armless Girl. Since then they have traveled the country with carnivals living in their trailer . . ." Progress (Clearfield, PA), August 1, 1958, p. 10.
In the late fifties and sixties some of the best acts in the freak business worked for Kelly and Sutton. The show worked without a bally and used four ticket boxes. The admission price for quite a few years was a quarter. For a time they had two blow-offs inside. Whitey was noted for making everything extra heavy and for setting up snow fence all around the side show tent so people couldn't sneak in. People that had worked for him always complained about how heavy everything was and how they hated stringing out all the snow fence. I'm sure the son and several daughters are still around the Gibsonton, Florida area. Al Stencell Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2689. George Cromer, clown, 17 Nov 2008 - I am trying to locate information on George Cromer who was a clown with a circus. I do have a photo of him in his outfit. Other than a photo, the only other verification I have is that in the 1900 federal census, taken on June 15, 1900 in Southbury, New Haven, Connecticut, he was listed as being a “servant” in the Circus. There is a list of others with the circus, however, there is nothing to indicate the name of the circus. I have checked the routes of several circuses listed on your site to see if any might have been in New Haven in June, but I have had no luck. Does anyone have any info that might help me figure out what circus he was part of? Anything would be appreciated! Thank you! Carol Clemens, cclemens318 at roadrunner.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2688. Mark Karoly, 16 Nov 2008 - Does anyone know if Mark Karoly, the incomparable bareback clown and animal trainer, still performs? We saw him in Baraboo at Circus World about 14 years ago, and his show of bareback riding and clowning were amazing. We would love to see him again. Conni Strait, St.Paul, MN, mnstrait@msn.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2687. Mae Hatfield, 16 Nov 2008 - Hello everyone, my name is Frances and I am looking for any information on my great-grandmother. I am from North Carolina. My grandmother’s name was Frances Mae Hatfield. She was born March 16, 1889. She performed in the circus under the name of Mae instead of Frances as in those days Frankie was a popular nickname which she did not like. Our family called her Mumsy. I don’t know a lot about what she did in the circus but do know she put a steel bit in her mouth and came down the wire from the top of the circus tent. I have also been told she jumped through hoops of fire while riding a horse and lifted a piano on her back. She was the youngest of 10 children. She married a man named William Eugene Shomer in St. Joseph, Michigan 11-24-1906. They performed in vaudeville as Shomer and Shomer. My grandmother remembers performing also until she entered school. Her name was Johanna Marquerite and she told me stories about staying in a hotel with the Foy’s in NYC. My mother is 82 and I want to surprise her with some memorabilia if I can find any. A route book would be fantastic or any program with her name in it. One of my relatives has all of her scrapbooks but I would like to find something special for my mom. I hope I hear from many of you. I am so excited about finding this website. My e-mail address is : Frantastic7@bellsouth.net. Thank you. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2686. Young Buffalo Wild West, Prairie Rose, 15 Nov 2008 - I'm looking for any information regarding The Prairie Rose. She was display No. 12 in the official progam from Young Buffalo Wild West, 1913. I believe she also performed this act for B&B at Madison Square Garden in 1916. I would appreciate any information regarding any other performances or facts about her. Thank you, Shirley Morris, savvygrammy@bendbroadband.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
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Any amount appreciated. 2685. Mr. Mistin, 15 Nov 2008 - I remember seeing Mr. Mistin at Ringling Bros Circus at Richmond, Indiana in 1953. Does anyone know anything about him? He would have to be at least in his late 60s by now if he is still living. Bob Albright, Centerville, Indiana. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2684. Polar bear, Los Angeles 1930-40s, 13 Nov 2008 - Hello! I'm a student writing a piece about the animal collections at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The current manager of the mammal collection, who's only been at the museum ~7 years, told me they have a polar bear that he thinks came from a Ringling Brothers circus that passed through the city in the 1930s or 1940s. Supposedly, the bear attacked his trainer and then was shot by a policeman who heard the commotion. I know this doesn't give you much to go on, but if you know anything about this animal and the events surrounding its death, I'd appreciate it! Please drop me an email (mdean@uci.edu). Thanks for your time! Mason. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2683. Whitehouse family, 13 Nov 2008 - My name in Ann Mckenna, at annmckenna1@hotmail.co.uk> I am looking for information on the Whitehouse family trapeze, circus family. My grand father was told storys by his family when young that there was a Whitehouse family that traveled around europe. Can anyone help me find their names and when and if they had children, and when they visited and when they were around, as I am trying to find them within my family tree please. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2682. Bertram Mills Circus, 13 Nov 2008 - I am after any information about Bertram Mills Circus at 1 Dorset Square, London NW (the building where I work!). It was their head office. Was it also the box office? Anybody out there has photos of the building between 1920s-1960s (not sure when BM Circus moved out). I am also after any info about Bernard and Cyril war work and more generally Cyril’s work as an MI5 officer (on top of his entry in Oxford Dictionary of Nat Biog). I thought I had seen somewhere on the internet that one of the brothers (or maybe both?) lived at Dorset House, a listed art deco building opposite their office. I cannot find this again. Any info out there on that? Many thanks, Dr Chrystel HUG. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2681. Jules Jacob, 13 Nov 2008 - I am interested in Jules Jacob can you email any photos? Mr. Jones, gerel765@yahoo.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2680. Ringling Bros. programs 1944-45, 11 Nov 2008 - I just noticed that the Ringling Bros programs for 1944 and 1945 have the same photo on the cover (Lou on one knee in front of Ernestine Clarke and her horse). Coincidence or fire related? Anyone? Jill in California. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2679. Coronas, 11 Nov 2008 - I am looking for an old friend named Trudy Coronas, her sister was named Riky and her brother Horst, they came from Vienna and they had a trampoline act. After Trudy married Max (a partner from the acrobats Iles Rosetti) Trudy went to USA. Any information is welcome! Charly Ross. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2678. Barney O'Hern posters, 10 Nov 2008 - I am trying to get in touch with Pat O'Hern. [see message No. 1495] His SBC email address (pat.ohern@sbcglobal.net), telephone, and fax lines do not respond. If you know how to reach him, please have him contact me at dx34me@aol.com or 888 891-0557. I have located Barney O'Hern posters for him. Jessee. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2677. Christy Bros FOUR Ring Wild Animal Show, 10 Nov 2008 - In the late 1920s Christy Bros billed itself as a “FIVE RING WILD ANIMAL SHOW”. I have a piece of advertising - printed by Erie Litho and Ptg - that refers to the "Christy Bros FOUR Ring Wild Animal Show". I am hoping that someone can help me pinpoint the date of this piece. Chris Berry, circusposters@gmail.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
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Any amount appreciated. 2676. Fun on the Farm, 09 Nov 2008 - I am looking for definitive history on John Kelly and John Agee's 1924 Fun on the Farm Circus. Where was it based? What were the acts? How long did it run? Thank you, Pam Webb, pdwebbsite@yahoo.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2675. Oil Paintings of Emmett Kelly, 09 Nov 2008 - Please send me any information on oil paintings of Emmett Kelly painted by Pete Boruta. Thank you, John. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2674. Wallendas fall, 1962, 08 Nov 2008 - I'm a producer working on a television show about The Flying Wallendas for TLC, a division of Discovery networks. I would greatly appreciate it if you could offer up any information about obtaining footage of their 1962 fall in Detroit. Honestly, any and all information that you could pass along would be great. We've had a difficult time tracking down it's whereabouts. Thanks in advance, Brenna Eckerson. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2673. Iron jaw, Yankee Robinson, 08 Nov 2008 - My Grandmother was either with the Yankee Robinson circus, or the John Robinson Circus. My Father donated all pictures we have of her to the Circus World Museum in Baraboo, and after contacting them, they cannot find any of the pictures. My Grandmother did an iron jaw act. She would have been in the circus between 1919 and 1930. I thought her stage name was Doris Lee, but since I cannot find anything under that name, I'm probably mistaken. Any help would be appreciated. Please email me at sandidais@yahoo.com. Thank You. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
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Any amount appreciated. 2672. King & Franklin, 08 Nov 2008 - My name is Luis Navar. I found some things related to the King & Franklin Circus in a house built in 1889 in Denison Iowa, some person used the circus wagon # 13, one-inch-thick wood boards as sheeting on the roof of the house, the boards some of them facing the inside of the house still have some of the painted advertisement related to the circus, if anyone is interested in more information please email me back. l.navar@mchsi.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2671. C. A. “Archie” Bonney, 07 Nov 2008 - I am trying to find more information about C. A. “Archie” Bonney; musician, albino, actor. What I would like is more about his circus life. I found him with Robert Hunting’s, 1894. There is an excellent article with information about him in "Ringling Brothers Route Book, 1898." After that in April of 1900 he signed a contract for twenty-six weeks with Forepaugh-Sells Bros. That is pretty much all I know of him. If anyone has the Bandwagon, Vol. 45, No. 5 (Sep-Oct), 2001 I would appreciate to know if there is any more about C. A. Bonney than I have above. If so, if available, I will be happy to purchase a copy. Chris Prewitt, Fullerton, CA, prewitts@juno.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
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Any amount appreciated. 2670. Stranzs sisters, 07 Nov 2008 - Does anyone have any information on the Five Stranzs sisters? They used to ride elephants, I believe. I would appreciate anything you know! Lisa Strangwayes, silentsenshi at gmail.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2669. Wally Naughton, 07 Nov 2008 - Greetings from National Public Radio. I'm hoping to get in touch with some Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Baily Circus children we interviewed in New York in 1981. Their names:
1 -- Wally Naughton, Junior - he worked in a bear act
Any suggestions about how we might reach these folks? Many thanks. Jim Wildman, Senior Producer, NPR's Morning Edition, Washington, DC, (202) 513-2174 office. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2668. Kelty Photo Prints, 07 Nov 2008 - I have a print of an Edward J. Kelty photograph showing sideshow freaks from the "Ringling Golden Jubilee" in 1933. I found this print in an antique store - are there any direct sources for prints of other photographs by this photographer? Susan Wolf. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2667. Erny Karoly, 05 Nov 2008 - Hallo und guten Tag. Mein Name ist Leandro Marton-KAROLY (leandro-amigo@t-online.de) und ich suche die Anschrift meines Cousins ERNY KAROLY und seiner Tochter ASHLEY. Können Sie mir bitte helfen? Vielen Dank, mit besten Grüßen, Ihr Leandro Marton-Karoly Google translation: Hello and good day. My name is Leandro Marton-KAROLY (leandro-amigo@t-online.de) and I'm looking for the address of my cousins Erny KAROLY and his daughter Ashley. Can you please help me? Thank you, with best regards, your Leandro Marton-Karoly. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2666. Fire Marshals, 05 Nov 2008 - Question: Can you tell me the following? I am researching the Circus and regulations for ethics purposes. Thanks! From what body of laws do Fire Marshals have the authority to "stop the presses" at a Circus? Is it different in each town? Diane Zachary. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2665. Atascosa County, TX, 04 Nov 2008 - My name is Susan, and I would like to know how can I possibly find out the names of the different circus companies that traveled though Atascosa County, Texas in the year 1880. Also, why would were many circus actors accounted for in the cesus of that year? Please help! Respectfully, Susanna I. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2664. Kalop or Kallop family, 04 Nov 2008 - I am researching the Kalop/Kallop family who were bohemian (gypsy) circus performers in Austria before immigrating to the US around 1882-1884. Is there any way you could help me find out what the circus was or any additional information on this family? Linda. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2663. Berta Beeson, high wire, 04 Nov 2008 - I am looking for information regarding 'Berta Beeson' the Sensational Hire Wire Artist. My sister and I found a poster of him at the Ringling Circus Museum when we visited and we want to find out some history on him. We might be related. Do you have any information or is there a book on High Wire Artists with Ringling. I went to their web site and e-mailed them, but sometimes they do not answer their e-mails. They have sent me some posters but no history. Thank you so much, Judi Beeson Engel, Judiaengel@aol.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
WWI draft card: Herbert Beeson, lived Indianapolis, IN; born February 22, 1899; occupation wire walker, Sells-Floto Circus; wife Margaret Beeson resided Chicago, IL. California Death Index: Herbert J. Beeson, died September 7, 1969 at San Bernardino, CA; born February 22, 1899; mother's maiden name Stone. 1900 census Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, IN, born Feb 1898, parents were Joseph and Emma. 1910 census Summitville, Van Buren Township, Madison County, IN, Mother divorced, her name unreadable. 1920 census, Herbert and Margaret were living in Manhattan, NY. Could not find him in 1930 census. - Judy Griffin Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2662. Lord Sangers Circus, 02 Nov 2008 - Can anyone tell me please where Lord Sangers Circus was between 1892-1895? Or dates they were in France around that time Any advice most gratefully received. Mike. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2661. Death, trapeze, Madison Square Garden, 01 Nov 2008 - I am researching an event that happened at Madison Square Garden in the 1980's when a trapeze artist fell to his death while performing a trick without a net. Can you help me out with any details? Thanks! Timothy G. Hart. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2660. Strongman, Harmon or Ernst, 01 Nov 2008 - I’m having a tough time trying to find any information on my great granddad who was a strong man. I know he lived in New York and I do have a few photos with him in costume but no date. His name is John Harmon or John Ernst. The ball park on dates would be 1885. Not much to go on but if anyone could maybe point me to the right sources that would be a lot of fun! Joey Adami. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2659. Escalante family, 31 Oct 2008 - Hi, my name is Barbara Nevarez. My mother in law was informed just before her mother passed that she was a decendant of the Escalante Circus family and I was hoping that you could me some info for her. Her family hasn’t been totally known to me but I was told that her mother was born to the Escalante family by mother. My mom in law's name is Jenny Aguilar by birth. Could you give me any info? Thank you, Barbara Nevarez. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership 2658. G Loury lithograph, 29 Oct 2008 - I have a Lithograph of a Pinder Circus elephant show in 1906. It is from France, it is a reproduction. The artist appears to be G Loury. I am looking for information on the artist, when it was done and anything else someone can tell me. I bought it about 15 years ago. John Joseph, Waukee, IA. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2657. Carpa Cubana, 28 Oct 2008 - My grandfather, Rodolfo Dominguez aka Pirrinplin was a musician/ clown with the Carpa Cubana owned by Virgilio Abreu, who was, originally from Cuba. I believe that they became acquainted in Mexico City area as my grandfather was born in Guanajuato and I believe went on to study music in Mexico City. The carpa Cubana used to travel in the southwest Texas areas to put on tent shows mostly for the migrant cotton workers. I am trying to find anyone who might know anything about this topic. Virgilio Abreu was apparently a high wire performer probably in a Mexican circus before taking over his own circus and knew Alfredo Cadona of the Flying Cadona's. The time frame is the early 1900's in Mexico and the 1913 to peaking in the mid 1920's in Texas (based in San Antonio). Virgilio married Federica in Mexico City and they had one son Joe who was killed in World War II. Joe left behind a widow, Amelia, who was a dancer with the Carpa Cubana and I believe they had a son. After Joe's death Amelia may have left for California but I don't know for sure. Anyone who knows anything or even heard of the Carpa Cubana, Pirrinplin, Virgilio Abreu. Federica Abreu, Joe or Amelia Abreu please let me know. Also does anyone know how I can get in touch with July Revolledo, Mexican circus historian? Thanks - SD. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2656. 3 Rickerts, 28 Oct 2008 - Hi there I am looking for info about the 3 Rickerts, they were a traveling show during the world war 2. They were jugglers. If I am not mistaken the were a father and 2 daughters. If you could help me I would be grateful. Thanks, Roxanne992 at aol.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2655. John Dubsky & wife, 28 Oct 2008 - I have photos of John Dubsky & wife with chimps, monkees, poodles & even goats but I don't know have his wife's name. Would someone have that information. Also one photo of "Papa" Dubsky from Royal Ranch early 1970's. It's not John. Anyone? Kauth, Nancy, nmkauth at ilstu.edu. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
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2653. Luella Forepaugh Fish, 27 Oct 2008 - Trying to uncover information on Luella/Louella. At least one source states that she was Luella Jordan, for which I have found no evidence. I'd like to verify that information or find the correct information on Luella's birth name. I have found information that indicates she was Luella Brown, born in November 10, 1857 in California, died Jan. 1959 at Devonshire Rest Home, San Carlos, San Mateo County, CA, age 101! (death record, which also states her father's surname was Brown). I sutmbled across a 1957 newspaper interview where she stated her father was Ben Brown, she was one of three children of Ben Brown, she left home at age 14 for employment in the theater, and she was born in Cache Creek, CA (which is in Yolo County, CA). The 1860 California census, Yolo County, for a B. H. Brown, lists three children, one of which was a Luella, age 5 (censuses can be "off" by two years). A Luella Forepaugh was found in the 1870 census, age 13, born in CA, living with a family named Fay. Luella is said to have married John A. Forepaugh, nephew of Adam Forepaugh, Sr., and after his death married George F. Fish. I did find 1910 to 1930 census records with Luella and George Fish. The most confusing information found is a documented marriage in Manhattan, NY, January 17, 1883, between John A. Forepaugh and Luella Hutchinson. This John A. Forepaugh listed his parents as George Forepaugh and Caroline Lacklen, which does fit with the parents of the John A. Forepaugh, nephew of Adam Forepaugh, who married Luella. Perhaps Luella was married before her marriage to John A. Forepaugh, or the record was transcribed incorrectly, or she was using a stage name. I was unable to find information on Caroline Lacklen. I have not yet checked the Circus World Museum library or the "New York Clipper" and "Billboard," etc. - Judy Griffin. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender. Keep the heritage of the circus alive, join CHS today! Membership 2652. Loeffler, vaudeville, 26 Oct 2008 - I am searching for a Mr. and/or Mrs. Loeffler. They were in Vaudeville in the 1930’s and apparently were forced out when Mr. Loeffler became blind. jdykman, mastrswp at clearwire.net. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
2651. Filming GSOE, 25 Oct 2008 - My question is when Cecil B DeMille was filming the GSOE how did his equipment travel? Did they have access to one of the wagons, if so which one, or did they provide their own transportation from town to town? I can vividly remember seeing them set up doing out shots in the back lot in Appleton Wis. Nedcircus@aol.com. Reply to this message, replies go to this board, not to the message sender.
It may be a case wherein some of the heavier special lighting that was erected in the big top and the multiple extra generators went with the train, but more sensitive and valuable cameras and other filming equipment went overland by trucks rented for the purpose. In order to film certain sequences, the film crew would have had to arrive before the circus, almost surely indicative of separate travel arrangements to some degree. Fred Dahlinger Why join CHS? Find out here - Membership
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