September 6, 2017
This is “Our Past Is Present” from the Geary County Historical Society.
Today’s
story is about the circus coming to town in 1904. The parade of the Sells and Downs Circus Show
arrived on the morning of September 8, 1904.
It was witnessed by the usual group of curious happy-hearted people from
around the area. The pageant proved to
be interesting as the gilded cages, open dens of wild animals, dancing and
prancing horses and attractively attired acrobats and performers mounted on
splendid animals appeared. There were
also chariots, bands, elephants and camels.
The horses attracted the attention of those who loved well-groomed
animals.
The afternoon show was a highly
entertaining one with performances by the Elliot Family, who were
acrobats. There were tricks on bicycles
by the Martell Family and the Earl Sisters gave a breathtaking trapeze
act. Many clowns also provided many
laughs. This show came highly
recommended by those who attended the circus in 1904.
Recently, some of the larger circuses
have gone out of business. If you have never been to a circus, we hope you will
attend a show before that form of entertainment is completely
discontinued.
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