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Bandwagon, Name Index - 1989
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Name Index, January-February 1989
Bandwagon, Vol. 33, No. 1 (Jan-Feb), 1989. Entries with information in parentheses after the page number(s) include textual information plus photo(s) and/or other visual media. Not included are names of individuals and concerns not related to the circus or carnival, etc. There will be spelling and typographical errors. Order back issues
Abadilla. Alex Abadilla, trapeze, p. 7
Adams. Erik Adams, liberty horses, p. 16
Adams. Grizzly Adams, bear trainer, pp. 32, 33, 35, 36, 37 (portrait, illustration)
Aida, aerial act, p. 42
Alexander. Fay Alexander, comedy car, p. 12
Allen Bros. Circus, p. 10
Althoff's bears, p. 13
Amandis. Belinda Amandis, trapeze, pp. 10, 13
American Continental Circus, p. 13
American Showtime Circus, p. 16
Andress. Charles Andress, showman, performer, fixer, pp. 42, 43 (photo)
Andress. Mrs. Andress, performer, p. 42
Andress' Carnival of Novelties and Trained Animal Show, p. 42
Antalek. Patti Antalek, performer, p. 8
Apollos, statue act, p. 12
Armstrong. Mr. Armstrong, rider, p. 36
Arneberg. Jim Arneberg, dogs, p. 14
Asher. Frank Asher, horse trainer, p. 23
Ashton Brothers, acrobats, p. 43
Backstein. Bill Backstein, modeler, death, p. 18
Backyard Circus, p. 15
Bacon. Ronnie Bacon, showman, p. 15
Balding. David Balding, elephant act, p. 16
Balding. Ivor David Balding, director, p. 6 (photo)
Bale. Trevor Bale, liberty horses, p. 7
Ballard. Ed Ballard, p. 18
Barclay. Fred Barclay, rider, pp. 43, 44
Barclay. Master Barclay, rider, p. 33
Barnum. P. T. Barnum, showman, pp. 33, 35, 36, 37
Barreda. Jorge Barreda, cat act, pp. 12, 13, 14
Bartok. Tony Bartok, ringmaster, p. 16
Barton. Billy Barton, aerial, p. 14
Bedford. Allen Bedford, owner, p. 10
Bentley Bros. Circus, p. 13
Bentley. Tommy Bentley, showman, p. 13
Berosini. Bobby Berosini, orangutans, p. 17
Berosini. Otto Berosini, cat act, p. 13
Bertini. Henry Bertini, chimp act, p. 8
Big Apple Circus, pp. 4, 5, 17 (photo, illustration)
Big John Strong, showman, p. 15
Binder. Paul Binder, founder, p. 5
Black. Whitey Black, manager, p. 8
Blaczak. Bruno Blaczak, tigers, p. 12
Blair. Kenny Blair, p. 10 (photo)
Bliss. Mattie Bliss, serio-comic, p. 40
Bob Jones Petting Zoo, p. 15
Boger. Bucky Boger, buffalo act, p. 6
Bohannon. Mickey Bohannon, animal trainer, pp. 10, 11 (photo)
Borger Bros. Circus Berlin, p. 16
Bowers. Bert Bowers, p. 18
Bradbury. Floyd Bradbury, manager, p. 15
Bradna. Ella Bradna, performer, pp. 23, 26
Bradshaw's Circus World, p. 17
Braun. Eric Braun, dogs, p. 13
Brickle. Bill Brickle, dogs, producer, ringmaster, pp. 15, 16
Buffalo Bill Wild West show, p. 17
Buswell. Guy Buswell ("Buzzy"), canvasman, death, p. 18
Caballero. Ruben Caballero Jr., trapeze, p. 11
Caballero. Veronica Caballero, aerial, p. 11
Cable. Chester Cable, foot juggling, p. 16
Campbell. Roy Campbell, performer, p. 14
Carden International Circus, pp. 12-13
Carden. George Carden, showman, p. 12
Carpenter. Bill Carpenter, showman, p. 15
Carpenter. Helen Carpenter, cat act, pp. 9, 13, 14, 16
Carr. Donnie Carr, elephant act, p. 7
Carrillo Brothers, performers, pp. 13, 14
Carroll. Billy Carroll, clown, p. 43
Carson & Barnes Circus, pp. 6, 7-8, 17 (photos, illustration)
Casaly. Les Casaly, p. 18
Casalys, aerial, p. 5
Casey. David Casey, clown, p. 5
Cassidy. Heidi Cassidy, rings, p. 9
Castrajon, wheel of destiny, p. 8
Castros, high wire, p. 12
Cathro. Tom Cathro, ringmaster, p. 10
Cavarettas. Flying Cavarettas, pp. 17, 18
Cervonne. Jack Cervonne, band leader, p. 14
Chandler. Phil Chandler, announcer, p. 10
Chapman. Stephanie Chapman, trapeze, p. 16
Charlton. Mr. Charlton, stilts, p. 33
Christensen. Michael Christensen, clown, p. 5
Circo D'Carlo, p. 10
Circus Alleluia, p. 16
Circus City Festival, p. 17
Circus Europa, p. 13
Circus Europorama, p. 15
Circus Flora, pp. 4, 6, 17 (illustration)
Circus Galaxy, p. 16
Circus Historical Society convention, p. 3
Circus Kingdom, p. 16
Circus Kristy, p. 16
Circus Odyssey, p. 14
Circus of the Kids, p. 17
Circus Royale, p. 16
Circus Smirkus, p. 17
Circus USA, p. 10
Circus Valentine, p. 14
Circus Vargas, pp. 6, 8 (photo)
Circus World Museum circus, p. 17
Circus World, p. 17
Cirque du Bonheaur, p. 16
Cirque du Soleil, pp. 4, 5-6, 17 (photos, illustration)
Cirque Univeral, p. 16
Clancey. Chuck Clancey or Clancy, showman, p. 13
Clark. Michelle Clark, cage act, p. 16
Clark. Mike Clark, cage act, p. 16
Clark's lions, p. 14
Clement. James Clement, elephant act, p. 13
Clico, sideshow performer, p. 19 (photo)
Clown College (Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey), p. 17
Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus, pp. 4, 6, 7, 17 (photo, illustration)
Clyde Bros. Circus, p. 14
Col. Hall's Consolidated Railway Shows, p. 41
Cole All Star Circus, p. 16
Cole. Jose Cole, showman, p. 15
Cole's Circus, p. 39
Commerford Petting Zoo, p. 15
Commerford. Robert W. Commerford, p. 15
Concello. Antoinette Concello, performer, p. 30 (photo)
Cook. Evelyn Cook, rider, p. 19
Cook. Frank Cook, legal adjuster, p. 19
Cook. Jack Cook, comedy car, p. 13
Cooke. Henry Cooke, manager, p. 32
Cooke. Mary Ann Cooke, wife of William Washington Cole, pp. 32, 37
Cooke. Thomas Taplin Cooke, showman, p. 32
Cooke. William Cooke, performer, p. 32
Cooke's Royal Circus, pp. 32-37 (illustrations)
Cooper, Jackson & Co.'s show, pp. 38, 38 (illustration)
Cordello, leaper, p. 41
Coronas Circus, p. 12 (photo)
Coronas. George Coronas, showman, p. 12
Coronas. Serge Coronas, showman, p. 12
Cortez. Flying Cortez, p. 13
Coxe. Antony Hippisley Coxe, historian, death, p. 18
Craig. Bones Craig, elephants, pp. 10, 16
Craig. Max Craig, showman, death, p. 18
Cranes. Flying Cranes, trapeze, p. 6
Crawford. Dutch Crawford, liberty horses, p. 8
Cristiani family, p. 18
Cristiani. Benny Cristiani, mule act, p. 16
Cristinai trampoline act, p. 13
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus, p. 9 (photo)
Davenport. John Davenport ("Gopher"), showman, p. 9
David Hale's 5 H Ranch Petting Zoo, p. 15
David. Mark David, trapeze, p. 17
Dawn, juggler, p. 41
De Bar Brothers, contortion, p. 43
Dean. Larry Allen Dean, cat act, p. 11
DeBach. Mr. DeBach, rider, pp. 33, 36
Delmonte. Rudolph Delmonte, contortion, p. 11
DeWayne. Ben DeWayne, elephants, p. 12
Dillon Family Circus, p. 16
Dillon. Jim Dillon family, performers, p. 16
Dockrill. Elise Dockrill, rider, pp. 43, 45, 47
Dockrill. R. H. Dockrill, equestrian dir., pp. 43, 44, 45, 47
Donoho. Pom Pom Donoho, hippos, p. 14
Donoho. Tommy Donoho, elephants, p. 13
Dora, tattooed, p. 42
Douglas. Jimmy Douglas, ringmaster, p. 14
Driesbach. Herr Driesbach, animal acts, p. 37
Dubsky. Gina Dubsky, leopards, p. 16
Dubsky. Harry Dubsky Jr., balancing, p. 16
Dubsky. Harry Dubsky, producer, p. 16
Duverney, contortionist, p. 33
Eagles. Flying Eagles, pp. 13, 14
Earl. Doris Earl family, owners, p. 9
Earl. Jeff Earl, elephant act, p. 9
Earle. Jack Earle, giant, p. 28
Elephant, Angel, p. 14
Elephant, Anna Louise, p. 9
Elephant, Anna May, pp. 12, 13, 17
Elephant, Barbara, p. 9
Elephant, Bolivar, p. 39
Elephant, Boo, p. 9
Elephant, Col. Joe, p. 8
Elephant, Debbi, p. 7
Elephant, Flora, pp. 16, 18
Elephant, King Tusk (Tommy), p. 11
Elephant, Lisa, p. 9
Elephant, Patti, p. 13
Elephant, Queenie, p. 13
Elephant, Rajah, p. 16
Elephant, Snuffy, p. 16
Elephant, Tika, p. 13
Elephant, Tommy, p. 9
Elephant, Wanda, p. 13
Elmlund. Tex Elmlund, horse trainer, performer, pp. 21, 22, 24, 26, 27 (photo)
Elmlund. Yetta Elmlund, p. 21, 22, 23
Emerson. Carla Zoppe Emerson, rider, p. 17
Emmett Kelly Jr. Circus, p. 17
Escalante. Phil Escalante, performer, death, p. 18
Espanas. Flying Espanas, pp. 13, 14
Fairchild. Bobby Fairchild, performer, p. 15
Fairchild. Sonja Fairchild, performer, p. 15
Famous Cole show, p. 15
Farfan. Carlos Farfan, showman, p. 10
Farfan. Cathy Farfan, rings, p. 16
Farfans. Flying Farfans, pp. 17, 18
Farnum Bros. Circus, p. 15
Farnum. Chuck Farnum, owner, p. 15
Farnum. Sue Farnum, performer, p. 15
Fellows. Dexter Fellows, press agent, p. 20 (photo)
Fergus. Bill Fergus, bear act, p. 17
Fernandez. Kane Fernandez, p. 14
Fields' Five Clowns, p. 41
Finelli. Judy Finelli, artistic dir., p. 6
Flores. Garbiel Flores, aerial, p. 12
Flores. Victor Flores, dogs, p. 10
Fornazaris. Flying Fornazaris, trapeze, p. 12
Fox family, dancers, p. 6
Franzen Bros. Circus, pp. 8, 9 (photo)
Franzen. Brian Franzen, elephant act, p. 9
Franzen. Wayne Franzen, owner, p. 9
Frazier Bros. Circus, p. 10
Frazier. John Frazier Sr., p. 10
Friendly Bros. Circus, p. 10
Frisco. Joe Frisco family, p. 15
Frisco. Joe Frisco, camels, p. 12
Frisco. Tim Frisco, elephant act, p. 8
Fulton. Barbara Fulton, novelties, p. 8
Fursman. George W. Fursman, privileges, p. 44
Gaona. David Gaona, juggler, p. 7
Gaonas. Flying Gaonas, p. 7
Garden Bros. Circus, p. 13
Garden. Bill Garden, showman, p. 15
Garden. Dick Garden, showman, pp. 12, 13, 14
Garden. Ian Garden, showman, p. 13
Gasser. Roby Gasser, sea lions, pp. 5, 18
Gatti. Carole Gatti, owner, p. 13
Gatti. Patricia Gatti, owner, p. 13
Gauchos. Dancing Gauchos, performers, pp. 5, 13
Gautier family, elephants, p. 11
Gebel-Williams. Gunther Gebel-Williams, animal acts, p. 11
George Moffat's International Circus, p. 16
Geroge Matthew's Great London Circus, p. 16
Gibbs. Bobby Gibbs, camels, announcer, pp. 5, 14
Giraffe, Tall-Tu or Tu-Tall, p. 17
Gold. Alan Gold, cat act, p. 8
Goncalvez. Manuel Goncalvez, rola bola, p. 13
Gordon. Jeff Gordon, clown, p. 5
Gordon. Jeff Gordon, p. 16
Great American Circus, p. 8 (photo)
Great Circus of China, pp. 11, 12 (illustration)
Great Circus Parade, p. 17
Grizzly Adams' Bear Menagerie, pp. 32, 35, 36, 37 (illustrations)
Grotefent. Arthur Grotefent, producer, p. 17
Gumpertz. Samuel W. Gumpertz, manager, pp. 21, 23 (photo)
Hale. David Hale, animal dealer, p. 15
Haley. Charles L. Haley, trapeze, death, p. 18
Hall. Carmen Hall, baboons, p. 10
Hall. Irving Hall, performer, p. 15
Hall. Jim Hall, bears, pp. 12, 13
Hall. Mel Hall, unicycle, pp. 10, 14
Hall. Tepa Hall, bears, p. 12
Hall. Ward Hall, ringmaster, p. 14
Hamid. George Hamid, agent, p. 20
Hamid-Morton Circus, p. 13
Hanlon Brothers, performers, pp. 35, 36
Hanlon. George Hanlon, performer, p. 33
Hanlon. Thomas Hanlon, casting act, p. 33
Hanlon. William Hanlon, performer, p. 33
Hanneford Family Circus, pp. 15, 16 (photo)
Hanneford. George Hanneford, horses, elephants, owner, pp. 13, 15, 16
Hanneford. Kathy Hanneford, liberty horses, p. 15
Hanneford. Nellie Hanneford, performer, p. 12
Hanneford. Struppi Hanneford, p. 12
Hanneford. Tommy Hanneford, showman, p. 12
Happytime Circus, p. 15
Harden. W. H. Harden carnival, p. 12
Harris. David Harris, p. 16
Harris. Trudy Harris, p. 16
Hasani Troupe, tumblers, p. 12
Haviland. Hal Haviland, dogs, ponies, showman, pp. 15, 16
Haviland's Dog & Pony Mini Circus, p. 16
Herbert. Dorothy Herbert, rider, horses, performer, pp. 19-30 (photos, illustrations)
Herriott Trained Animal Circus, p. 15
Herriott. Heidi Herriott, rider, p. 15
Herriott. John Herriott, ringmaster, pp. 12, 15, 17
Herriott. Mary Ruth Herriott, rider, manager, pp. 14, 15 (photo)
Hetzer International Circus, p. 16
Hetzer. James Hetzer, showman, p. 16
Hibling. David Hibling, ringmaster, p. 16
Hill. Alan Hill, showman, p. 8
Hines. George H. Hines, press agent, p. 40
Hippopotamus, Garth, pp. 12, 14 (photo)
Hippopotamus, Percy, pp. 12, 14 (photo)
Hoc Hi, cannibal chief, p. 41
Hoffman. John Hoffman, show printer, death, p. 18
Holiday Hippodrome show, p. 15
Holveck. Gary Holveck, ringmaster, p. 15
Holwadel. Doug Holwadel, owner, p. 7
Horse, Dexter, p. 21
Horse, Troubadour, pp. 21 -22 (photo)
Howell. T. J. Howell, juggler, p. 17
Hubler. George Hubler, showman, p. 13
Hubler's International Circus, p. 13
Hunt. Bobby Hunt, ladder act, p. 15
Hunter's Consolidated Show, p. 38
Ibarras. Flying Ibarras, p. 12
Ikao. Tanit Ikao, alligators, p. 10
Incredible Acrobats of China show, p. 15 (photo)
International All-Star Circus, pp. 13, 15-16 (illustration)
Irvin Feld Exhibit Center, p. 17
Italos, clowns, p. 12
Jacobi. Rudy Jacobi, showman, p. 16
Jacobs. Dolly Jacobs, rings, pp. 5, 13, 14, 18
Jacobs. Lou Ann Jacobs, elephant act, pp. 12, 13, 14
Jacobs. Lynn Jacobs, trapeze, p. 9
Jacobs. Terrell Jacobs III, performer, p. 9
James. Christopher James, wire, pp. 9, 14
Jeffreys. Paul Jeffreys, ringmaster, p. 12
John B. Doris' Inter-Ocean Show, pp. 40-41 (illustration)
John Robinson Famous American Circus, p. 15
John Robinson's 10 Big Shows, pp. 41-42
Johnson. Dick Johnson, ringmaster, p. 15
Johnson. Don Johnson, elephants, p. 14
Johnson. Gary Johnson, p. 18
Johnson. Kari Johnson, p. 18
Johnson. Robert Johnson ("Red"), owner, p. 9
Jordan. Johnny Jordan, producer, p. 12
Joyce. Jack Joyce, animal trainer, p. 19
Judds, singers, p. 11
Judkins. Jim Judkins, vice president, p. 8
Karoly. Mark Karoly, performer, p. 12
Kay & Kelly Magic Circus, p. 10
Kay. Bill Kay, producer, p. 13
Kaye. Paul Kaye, producer, p. 14
Keener. Lee Keener, elephants, p. 11
Keller. Duke Keller, showman, p. 16
Kellner. Sid Kellner, showman, p. 16
Kelly. Debbie Kelly, neck slide, p. 11
Kelly. Emmett Kelly, p. 18
Kelly-Miller Circus, pp. 8, 17 (illustration)
Kelroy. Ron Kelroy, showman, p. 13
Ketchum. Leigh Ketchum, general manager, p. 16
Killinger. Keith Killinger, band leader, pp. 13, 14
King Royal Bros. Circus, p. 9 (photo)
Koziak Troupe, performers, p. 13
Krystal. Irma Krystal, aerial, p. 16
La Norma, p. 18
La Troupe Circus, p. 16
Lang Family, jugglers, p. 9
LaPalme. Brian LaPalme, magic, p. 9
Larabee. Lucky Larabee, ringmaster, p. 13
Larsson Bros. Circus, p. 16
Larsson. Karl Larsson, showman, p. 16
Las Mayas, statue act, p. 13
Le Gran-Zoologico, p. 41
Learch. Antoine Learch, clown, p. 43
Lefevre. Mme. Lefevre, rings, p. 43
Leitzel. Lillian Leitzel, p. 18
Lemke. Joe Lemke, chimps, p. 13
Lenz chimps, pp. 13, 15
Leon. Dan Leon, performer, p. 41
Leonard. Bette Leonard, performer, death, p. 18
Leonora. Mlle. Leonora, performer, p. 41
Lepriaz. John Lepriaz, clown, p. 5
Liebel Family Circus, p. 15
Liebel. Tom Liebel, showman, p. 15
Lipko chimps, p. 16
Lipko. Jerry Lipko, chimps, p. 16
Logan. Fred Logan, elephants, p. 7
Long. Joe Long, bears, p. 16
Long. T. B. Long, employee, p. 44
Loretta Twins, p. 18
Los Latinos, wire, p. 15
Loyal. Bruno Loyal, showman, p. 16
Loyal. Tim Loyal riders, p. 13
Lubin. Barry Lubin, clown, p. 12
Lunsford. Tommy Lunsford, showman, p. 16
M & M Circus, p. 14
MacIntosh. Gracie MacIntosh, owner, p. 14
MacValley. Douglas MacValley, globe of death, pp. 16, 17, 18
Main & Co.'s New United Shows, pp. 39, 40 (illustrations)
Make-A-Circus, p. 16
Marcan. Carol Marcan, cat act, pp. 13, 14
Marcan. Josip Marcan, cat act, p. 7
Marcellus Troupe, performers, p. 24
Marks. Sallie Marks, performer, p. 40
Martin. Billy Martin, manager, p. 16
Martin. Billy Martin, rola bola, p. 8
Martin. Cheryl Martin, p. 8
Maynard. Gaylord Maynard, horse act, pp. 13, 16
McCary. Wayne McCary, showman, p. 14
McConnell. John McConnell, showman, p. 16
McDaniel. E. J. McDaniel, p. 10
McDonnell Circus, p. 16
McGuire. Army McGuire, elephant act, p. 16
McIntosh. Flo McIntosh, performer, death, p. 18
McMahon. Ray McMahon, showman, p. 16
Meinder. Walter Meinder, reserved seats, p. 40
Mendez. Gene Mendez, wire, p. 14
Mermin. Rob Mermin, showman, p. 17
Metzger. Bill Metzger, ringmaster, p. 17
Miaco. Tom Miaco, clown, pp. 43, 45, 46
Michaels. Earl Michaels, ringmaster, p. 13
Michu, p. 18
Migley. Ed Migley, showman, p. 14
Miller Bros. Circus, p. 16
Miller. Gilbert Miller, agent, producer, p. 16
Miller. Stu Miller, magician, p. 16
Millette. Ed Millette, p. 18
Millie-Cristine, Siamese twins, p. 43
Mills. Bertam Mills, showman, pp. 20, 21 (photo)
Mobbs. David Mobbs, showman, p. 10
Montana. Montie Montana Jr., showman, p. 17
Moore. Bobby Moore, elephants, p. 13
Moore. Dwight Moore, dog trainer, death, p. 18
Morales. Pedro Morales, manager, p. 15
Morgan. Mercury Morgan, bike rider, p. 11
Morris. Bill Morris, elephants, pp. 13, 14, 16
Moscow Circus, pp. 4, 6 (photo)
Moyer. Charles Moyer, band leader, pp. 9, 15, 17
Moyer. Diane Moyer, elephant act, p. 13
Mulholland. John R. Mulholland, promoter, p. 12
Munoz. Henry Munoz, cannon act, p. 12
Mystic Circus of Japan, p. 41
Naghtin. Wally Naghtin Jr., bears, p. 17
Nathans & Co.'s Consolidated Shows, pp. 43-47 (illustrations)
Nathans. Addison M. Nathans, manager, pp. 43, 44, 45, 47
Nathans. John J. Nathans, showman, pp. 44, 45, 47
Nathans. Phil Nathans, rider, p. 43
Navarros, balancing act, p. 15
Niblo & Sloate's Circus, pp. 35, 36
Nixon & Aymar's Circus, p. 32
Nixon & Kemp Circus, p. 32
Nixon & Sloate's Circus, pp. 35, 36, 37 (illustration)
Nixon. James M. Nixon, showman, pp. 32, 35
Nixon. Lafayette Nixon, owner, p. 32
Nixon's Equestrian Troupe, p. 35
Nixon's Great Circus, p. 35
Nixon's Mammoth Circus, p. 32
Nixon's Royal Circus, p. 36
Nocks. Nerveless Nocks, performers, p. 14
Noel. Gary Noel, dog act, p. 10
Nordmark. Jim Nordmark, showman, pp. 15, 16
Olympic International Circus, p. 13
Orton. Gordie Orton, rider, horse trainer, aerial, pp. 27, 28, 29 (photo)
Orton. Miles Orton, showman, p. 41 (portrait)
Orton's Anglo-American Shows, p. 41 (illustration)
Oscarian Bros. Circus, p. 10
Pages. Flying Pages, p. 13
Panda, Gong Gong, pp. 11-12
Parsons. Danuta Parsons, performer, p. 11
Paul Eagles Circus, p. 17
Peanut Circus, p. 16
Peers. Johnny Peers, dogs, p. 15
Peking Acrobats, p. 16
Pelton. John Pelton, elephant act, p. 14
Pentland. Joe Pentland, performer, pp. 34, 35, 36
Percy. Rick Percy, band leader, pp. 16, 17
Peters, wheel of destiny, p. 11
Petra. Fred Petra, band leader, p. 14
Pfeffer. Bruce Pfeffer, p. 17
Phillips Bros. Circus, p. 10
Phillips. Bill Phillips, owner, p. 10
Phillips. Carol Phillips, wolf act, p. 16
Pickle Family Circus, pp. 4, 6, 17 (illustration)
Pike. Mike Pike, band leader, pp. 12, 14
Pilton. John Pilton, elephant act, p. 16
Pinter. Leon Pinter, organ, p. 10
Pisoni. Larry Pisoni, founder, performer, p. 6
Pisoni. Lorenzo Pisoni, ringmaster, p. 6
Plunkett Circus, p. 9
Plunkett. Cleo Plunkett, ringmaster, p. 9
Polack. Sam Polack, producer, p. 13
Polk. Ted Polk, elephant act, p. 8
Polke. David Polke, animal act, p. 11
Pon. Joe Pon, ringmaster, p. 8
Pruyn. David Pruyn, band leader, p. 13
Pugh. John Pugh, owner, p. 7
Quiros, high wire, p. 11
Rai. Senor Rai, ringmaster, p. 12
Randall. Jane Randall, animal act, p. 10
Rawls. David Rawls, manager, p. 8
Rawls. Harry Rawls, showman, p. 8
Records. Larry Records, elephant act, p. 14
Reid Bros. Circus, p. 9
Reid. Betty Reid, owner, p. 9
Reid. John Reid, owner, p. 9
Rexer. Robert Rexer, producer, p. 16
Rheinhart. Prof. Rheinhart, dogs, p. 43
Rhinoceros, Mkhombe, pp. 10, 11 (photo)
Rice. Dan Rice, clown, showman, pp. 34, 43, 44, 45, 46 (photo)
Rice. Joyce Rice, ringmistress, p. 14
Rice. Mike Rice, animal acts, p. 16
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, pp. 4, 10, 11, 17, 19 (photo, illustrations)
Rios. Flying Rios, p. 14
Rix bears, p. 14
Roberts Bros. Circus, pp. 9, 17 (photo, illustration)
Robinson. James Robinson, rider, pp. 33-34, 36
Rodriguez. Flying Rodriguez, pp. 11, 14
Rogers. Cathy Rogers, ringmistress, p. 16
Romas. Manuel Romas, showman, p. 10
Rosaire. Derrick Rosaire, horse act, p. 14
Rosaire. Kay Rosaire, cat act, pp. 13, 16, 17
Rowe. Joseph Rowe, showman, p. 33
Royal American Circus, p. 16
Royal Australian Circus, pp. 13-14
Royal German Menagerie, p. 41
Royal Hanneford Circus, p. 12 (photo)
Royal Lichtenstein Circus, p. 16
Rudy Bros. Circus, p. 16
Rudynoff. Rudy Rudynoff, horse trainer, pp. 24, 27
Russell. Jim Russell, showman, p. 16
Sadler. Dusty Sadler, clown, p. 16
Sailor Circus, p. 17
Sarasota Festival Circus, p. 17
Sawchyn. J. Sergei Sawchyn, producer, p. 12
Schlarbaum. Charles Schlarbaum, band leader, p. 14
Schoonbeck. John Schoonbeck, showman, p. 10
Schreiber. Bill Schreiber, dogs, p. 8
Schumann. Katja Schumann, liberty horses, p. 5
Schweizer. Andre Schweizer, balance, p. 9
Schweizer. Ree Schweizer, ringmistress, pp. 12, 13
Scott's dogs, p. 12
Shearer. Shorty Shearer, performer, p. 9
Sheryll. Susan Sheryll, dogs, p. 13
Shimada, magician, p. 16
Shireland show, p. 17
Showbiz Circus and Petting Zoo, p. 15
Showfolks of Sarasota, p. 17
Showles. William Showles, rider, p. 40
Showman's Circus, pp. 16-17
Shrine circuses, p. 12
Shyretto. Honey Shyretto, trouper, death, p. 18
Sikorsky Brothers, globe, p. 16
Sinclair. William E. Sinclair, treasurer, pp. 43, 44, 45, 46, 47
Skarbecki. Andre Skarbecki, lions, p. 13
Skin & Bones, clowns, p. 9
Smaha. Rena Smaha, monkey act, p. 16
Smeed. William Smeed, gymnast, p. 43
Smith. Dave Smith, cannon act, p. 12
Smith. Doris Smith, performer, p. 14
Smith. George Smith, asst. manager, p. 22
Smith. Mark Smith, horse trainer, p. 21
Smith. Rebecca Smith, cannon act, pp. 13, 14
Smith. Russell Smith, performer, p. 14
Snowden. Bob Snowden, showman, p. 14
Soaring Stars, trapeze, p. 11
Soules. Gerard Soules, dogs, pp. 12, 13
Spectacle, Field of the Cloth of Gold, p. 34
Star Lords, sky cycle, p. 12
Starlings. Flying Starlings, trapeze, pp. 9, 12
Steele. Bucky Steele, elephants, p. 9
Steele. Lew S. Steele, press agent, p. 42
Steeples family, bears, p. 16
Stencell. Al Stencell, owner, p. 14
Stephens. Yvonne Stephens, dogs, p. 9
Sterling Bros. Circus, pp. 13, 14 (illustration)
Stevens. Lee Stevens, baboons, p. 16
Stevenson. Charlie Stevenson, band leader, p. 8
Stickney. Sallie Stickney, equestrienne, pp. 33, 34, 37
Stokes. Ella Stokes, rider, p. 40
Strong. Trudy Strong, liberty horses, p. 8
Stuart. Dick Stuart, cat act, p. 16
Sturgis. Peter Sturgis, ringmaster, p. 14
Sugar & Spice, cradle, pp. 12, 18 (photo)
Sunshine Magic Circus, p. 10
Super Circus International, p. 14
Swan Bros. Circus, p. 15
Swan. Andy Swan, showman, p. 15
Tahar, alligators, p. 10
Tangier Troupe, acrobats, p. 5
Tarzan Zerbini Circus, p. 11 (photo)
Terranova. Doug Terranova, tigers, pp. 14, 16
Thomas. Col. Harry Thomas, p. 18
Thomas. Vanessa Thomas, p. 18
Tinsman. Jim Tinsman, stilts, p. 5
Tinsman. Tisha Tinsman, stilts, p. 5
Toby Tyler Circus, p. 14
Tocca. Clement Tocca, band leader, p. 12
Tomachek. Tom Tomachek, clown, p. 9
Torres Brothers, comedy, p. 8
Torres. Roberto Torres, wire, p. 12
Twomey. Dave Twomey, showman, performer, pp. 15, 16
Unus. Franz Unus, p. 18
Urias globe of death, p. 13
Valdo. Pat Valdo, p. 21
Valentine. Donna Valentine, producer, p. 14
Valentine. Ray Valentine, trapeze, producer, pp. 13, 14
Valentines. Flying Valentines, pp. 12, 13, 14
Van Anken, leaper, p. 41
Van Buskirk. Charles Van Buskirk, ringmaster, p. 14
Vargas. Flying Vargas, p. 12
Vasquez. Miguel Vasquez, trapeze, p. 11
Venault. Mark Venault, showman, p. 16
Vidbel. Al Vidbel, owner, p. 9
Vidbel's Olde Tyme Circus, pp. 9, 10 (photo)
Von Duke. Vincent Von Duke, tigers, pp. 12, 14
Von Uhl. Julius Von Uhl, cage act, p. 13
W. W. Cole's Circus, p. 43 (illustration)
Wainwrights, statue act, p. 13
Walker. Johnny Walker, performer, p. 13
Wallenda. Debbie Wallenda, high wire, pp. 17, 18 (photo)
Wallenda. Enrico Wallenda, high wire, pp. 17, 18 (photo)
Wallendas, high wire, p. 12
Waltons, performers, p. 41
Ward. Mr. Ward, slack rope, p. 33
Ward. Sharon Ward, pigs, p. 13
Waynick. Jim Waynick, calliope player, p. 9
Weber. Herbie Weber, wire, p. 16
Weber. Maricela Weber, wire, p. 16
Weber. Nick Weber, founder, p. 16
Wee-Gets, balance, p. 7
Wegman. Jerry Wegman, cat act, p. 11
Welde's bears, p. 12
Wenatchee Youth Circus, p. 17
Wendany. Heidi Wendany, performer, p. 9
White. Pat White, cat act, pp. 7, 17
Wilder Bros. Circus, p. 16
Wilds. Jan Wilds, p. 15
Wilds. Tom Wilds, p. 15
Williams. Ben Williams, elephant act, pp. 12, 13, 17
Williams. Jim Williams, clown, p. 17
Williams. Rex Williams, elephant act, p. 8
Wilson. Joanne Wilson, elephant act, p. 16
Wilson. Mark Wilson, showman, p. 15
Winn family, wheel of destiny, p. 11
Winn. John Winn, showman, p. 15
Wiswell. Ernie Wiswell, comedy car, p. 12
Wonder Zoo, p. 14
Wonderland Circus, p. 16
Woodcock. Bill Woodcock, elephants, p. 5
Woodcock. Sarah Woodcock ("Babe"), death, p. 18
World Class Circus, p. 16
Yale. Jimmy Yale aka Zoyara, performer, p. 34
Yankee Robinson's show, p. 39
Yerkes. Bob Yerkes, p. 18
Zacchini. Eddie Zacchini, showman, p. 13
Zacchini. Hugo Zacchini, cannon act, p. 13
Zajicek. James Zajicek, rola bola, p. 9
Zamoratte. Hugo Zamoratte, contortion, p. 5 (photo)
Zazel, human cannonball, p. 40
Zela, cannon act, p. 41
Zenobia, performer, p. 41
Zerbini. Jacqueline Zerbini, cat act, p. 12
Zerbini. John Zerbini ("Tarzan"), showman, p. 12
Zerbini. Myia Zerbini, dogs, p. 15
Zola. Ella Zola, wire act, p. 42
Zoppe. Alberto Zoppe, showman, p. 13
Zoppe. David Zoppe, monkeys, p. 13
Zoppe. Dennis Zoppe, performer, p. 12
Zoppe. James Zoppe riders, p. 6 (photo)
Zoppe. James Zoppe, p. 18
Zoppe. Sandy Zoppe, p. 13
Zoppe. Tino Wallenda Zoppe, wire, pp. 6, 13, 14
Zoyara. Ella Zoyara (Omar Kingsley), equestrian, pp. 33, 34, 35, 36, 37
Zoyara. Signor Zoyara, performer, brother of Omar Kingsley, p. 37
Name Index, March-April 1989
Bandwagon, Vol. 33, No. 2 (Mar-Apr), 1989. Entries with information in parentheses after the page number(s) include textual information plus photo(s) and/or other visual media. Not included are names of individuals and concerns not related to the circus or carnival, etc. There will be spelling and typographical errors. Order back issues
101 Ranch Wild West show, p. 4
Abt. E. Abt, advance, stereoptican, p. 45
Adams. Dixie Adams, chef, p. 8
Adams. E. W. Adams, tickets, p. 11
Adkins. Jess Adkins, showman, pp. 22, 23
Aimie. Mlle. Aimie, performer, pp. 39, 43
Al G. Barnes Circus, p. 10
Anders. Kokomo Anders, legal adjuster, p. 15
Antonio. Miss Antonio, wire, p. 38
Atterbury Bros. Circus, p. 10
Audrey. Robert Audrey, sharpshooter, p. 7
Bailey Bros. Circus, p. 10
Barnard Bros. Circus, p. 15
Barnett Bros. Circus, p. 10
Barney Bros. Circus, p. 10
Barth & Meir, performers, p. 15
Barth teeterboard act, p. 11
Barton. Buzz Barton, wild west, p. 6
Barton. George Barton, animal acts, equestrian dir., pp. 8, 9, 10, 11 (photos)
Barton. George Barton, p. 35
Barton. Margaret Barton, p. 35
Bartoni Troupe, riders, p. 10
Beach. James M. Beach, general agent, pp. 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14
Beatty. Clyde Beatty, animal trainer, pp. 18, 22
Beers-Barnes Circus, p. 10
Belasco. Jean Belasco, press, front door, p. 6
Benson. John T. Benson, animal dealer, p. 4
Bernard. Buck Bernard, owner, p. 15
Berry. Ed Berry or Barry, detective, pp. 39, 43
Bey. Riffia Bey, knife thrower, pp. 38, 42
Billetti Troupe, high wire, p. 16
Bluhdorn. Mr. Bluhdorn, owner, p. 36
Bockus & Kilonis Circus, p. 10
Bond Bros. Circus, pp. 8, 9, 10, 11, 35 (illustration)
Bostock's Wild Animal Circus, p. 5
Boyd. Roger Boyd, elephant act. p. 4, 6, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16 (photo)
Boyd. W. C. Boyd, advance, pp. 38, 39
Boyle. John E. Boyle, press agent, pp. 40, 42, 43
Bradna. Fred Bradna, p. 27 (photo)
Brison. Claire Brison, owner, p. 35
Brison. Ray Brison, owner, p. 35
Buchanan. Fred Buchanan, owner, pp. 5, 6
Bud Hawkins Circus, p. 10
Bumpsey. Anthony Bumpsey, clown, pp. 10, 11
Burrell. Jerry Burrell, wild west, p. 14
Card Bros. Circus, p. 10
Carmicetta, sideshow performer, p. 15
Casey. Pat Casey, p. 6
Christiansen. Jorgen Christiansen, horse trainer, p. 22
Circus Historical Society convention, p. 3
Clark, ladder act, p. 13
Cody Ranch Wild West show, p. 5
Cole Bros. Circus, pp. 22, 23, 24, 33 (illustrations)
Cole Bros.-Clyde Beatty Circus, p. 10
Cole. W. W. Cole, showman, pp. 40, 41, 43
Conklin. Pete Conklin, clown, p. 36
Conroy Bros. Circus, p. 10
Conway. Joseph Conway, owner, pp. 34-35 (photos)
Conway. Ru Conway, pp. 34, 35
Cooke. Louis Cooke, agent, pp. 39, 42
Cooper Bros. Circus, p. 10
Coyle. Mr. Coyle, advance, p. 45
Davis. C. A. Davis, press agent, p. 46
Davis. E. H. Davis, general agent, p. 39
De Granville, Mlle. De Granville, iron jaw, p. 38
DeFelmont. Prince DelFelmont, performer, p. 37
Delbosq. Adolph Delbosq, horses, p. 20
Dickman. Bob Dickman, cookhouse, p. 35
Dill. Sam B. Dill, showman, p. 11
Dix Bros. Circus, p. 35
Dock. Sam Dock, performer, p. 35
Dodson World's Fair Shows, carnival, p. 16
Donahue. Charles Donahue, secretary, treasurer, pp. 4, 6, 9, 14, 15, 16 (photo)
Donohue's horses, p. 14
Doris. John B. Doris, showman, pp. 38, 40, 43
Dorsey Bros. Circus, pp. 4, 7 (poster)
Dorsey. George P. Dorsey, showman, p. 5
Douglas. Herbert A. Douglas, staff, p. 34
Downie Bros. Circus, pp. 4, 10
Downie. Andrew Downie, showman, pp. 4, 6, 7
Eastman. Toby Eastman, rehearsal dir., p. 16
Echo, foot juggler, p. 7
Eddy Bros. Circus, p. 10
Eldora, performer, p. 38
Elephant, Bolivar, pp. 44, 45 (illustration)
Elephant, Chang Pouk, p. 39 (illustration)
Elephant, Jap, p. 6
Elephant, Light of Asia, p. 46
Elephant, Nemo (also Goliath, Mighty Tusko), pp. 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 15 (photos)
Elephant, Pawah, p. 2, front cover (photo)
Elephant, Sparky, p. 16
Elephant, Theodorus, p. 38
Ensminger. Ora Ensminger, advance, p. 39
Escalante Bros. Circus, p. 10
Esperanza Troupe, performers, p. 15
Famous Robbins Circus, pp. 4, 6-13, 15 (photos, illustration)
Farmer Brown, goats, p. 10
Faust. Marguerite Faust, performer, p. 9 (photo)
Flemm. Shorty Flemm, clown, p. 28 (photo)
Franklin. Joe Franklin, clown, p. 15
Fulford. Charles Fulford, elephant keeper, p. 46
Geiger. Joe Geiger, high wire, p. 17 (photo)
Gibson. Jack Gibson, ring stock, pp. 28, 30
Goody. Ray Goody, wire, p. 6
Gorman Bros. Circus, pp. 6, 10
Gorman. Tom Gorman, showman, pp. 5, 6
Graves. E. L. Graves, band leader, p. 36
Great Forepaugh Show, pp. 44, 45-46 (illustrations)
Great International and European Circus, pp. 43-44
Gregory. Chester Gregory, sideshow mgr., p. 15
Griebling. Otto Griebling, clown, pp. 27, 28
Grotefent. Arthur Grotefent, high wire, p. 18 (photo)
Guzman. Chico Guzman, wire, pp. 18, 19
Guzman. Paul Guzman, wire, p. 18
Haag. Mrs. Ernest Haag, show operator, p. 11
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, p. 10
Hamid. George Hamid, agent, pp. 23, 24, 26
Hario & Mario, performers, p. 12
Harme & Harrison, snakes, p. 36
Heath. Bill Heath, sideshow mgr., p. 13
Heath. Miss Heath, snake, p. 13
Herbert. Dorothy Herbert, horses, pp. 20-33 (photos, poster)
Heron. James Heron, owner, general agent, pp. 4-6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16 (photo)
Heron. Mrs. Marie Heron, p. 5
Hinkle. Shorty Hinkle, p. 14
Hit Parade Show, pp. 15-16 (illustration)
Holmes Bros., trapeze, p. 36
Hood Sisters, contortion, p. 6
Horne. Bud Horne, western star, p. 7
Horompo. Paul Horompo, horses, p. 20
Hubbard. Tom Hubbard, clown, p. 15
Jack Hoxie Circus, p. 13
Jagendorfer. George Jagendorfer, strongman, p. 46
James T. Johnson & Co.'s Great Western Circus, pp. 37, 38 (illustration)
Joe B. Webb Circus, p. 10
John B. Doris' New Monster Shows, pp. 38-40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 (illustrations)
Johnson & Martell Consolidated Shows, p. 36 (illustration)
Johnson. Ella Johnson, ponies, pp. 36, 37
Johnson. James T. Johnson, showman, pp. 36, 37
Johnson. Mabel Johnson, sideshow performer, p. 13
Johnson. Mollie Johnson, ponies, pp. 36, 37
Johnson. Swede Johnson aka Capt. Wallace or Walker or Sells, lion act, pp. 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15
Johnsons, roller skaters, p. 36
Johnsons. Bounding Johnsons, p. 11
Jones. Elmer Jones, advance, p. 14
Jones. Richard Jones, electrician, p. 16
Jordan. John Jordan, high wire, p. 18
Jordan. Patsy Jordan, high wire, pp. 18, 19
Jordan. Paul Jordan, high wire, p. 18
Joseph. Sam Joseph, general rep., p. 42
Josephine. Mlle. Josephine, slide for life, p. 40
Joyce. Morris Joyce, contortion, p. 46
Katamorpa, performer, p. 38
Kay Bros. Circus, p. 10
Kelly. Andy Kelly, asst. manager, p. 15
Kent. Carrie Kent, performer, p. 36
Kettler. Geo. Kettler, advance, p. 42
King. Floyd King, showman, pp. 15, 16
King. Howard King, showman, p. 16
King. Marjorie King, tickets, p. 16
Knight Troupe, teeterboard, p. 7
Knowlton. Dell Knowlton, clown, p. 38
Kreisch. Norbert Kreisch, performer, p. 18
Krupa. Joseph Krupa, cookhouse, p. 16
Landes. John Landes, musician, p. 12
LaTena Circus, p. 4
Lawrence. Fred Lawrence, agent, p. 45
Lee Bros. Circus, p. 35
Legler. Sam Legler, p. 38
Lent. Sam Lent, advance, p. 36
Lewis Bros. Circus, p. 10
Lizette. Mlle. Lizette, trapeze, pp. 38, 40, 42
Madigan. Ed H. Madigan, advance, pp. 39, 42
Main. Walter L. Main, showman, p. 5
Malettes. Flying Malettes, p. 14
Mallory. Clyde Mallory, contracting agent, p. 16
Manko Johnny Manko, high wire, p. 18 (photo)
Mansfield. Mary Mansfield, sharpshooter, p. 7
Marcarte Brothers, posturing, p. 38
Marks. Sallie Marks, rider, pp. 38, 40
Marmalita, sideshow performer, p. 13
Martell & Co.'s Consolidated Two-Ring Shows, pp. 36, 37 (illustration)
Martell Family, acrobats, p. 36
Martell. Harry Martell, owner, p. 36
Martin Bros. Circus, p. 10
Maxwell. C. Maxwell ("Cholley"), press agent, p. 43
Maynard Bros. Circus, p. 10
Maynard. Ken Maynard, performer, pp. 22, 24 (photo)
McCrea. Reno McCrea, clown, p. 10
McCree. Margie McCree, performer, p. 15
McCree. Reno McCree, clown, p. 15
McNeeley. J. D. McNeeley, advance, p. 9
Mighty Haag Circus, pp. 10, 11
Millet. Mlle. Millet, rings, p. 42
Milliken Bros. Circus, p. 10
Moore Family, roller skaters, p. 38
Moretta. Sam Moretta, tickets, p. 15
Motor Circus Corporation of America, p. 5
Murno. Senor Murno, performer, p. 15
Myers. George Myers, program dir., p. 14
Nelson. Adele Nelson, elephant act, p. 34
Nelton, juggler, p. 46
Newton. William Newton Jr. ("Honest Bill"), showman, p. 5
Norris Bros. Circus, p. 10
O'Neil. M. J. O'Neil, press rep., p. 46
O'Sullivan. Burns O'Sullivan, superintendent, p. 6
Oklahoma Inac, wild west, p. 15
Onofro Bros., musical act, p. 38
Orton. Gordon Orton, horses, p. 20
Orton's Anglo-American Circus, pp. 43, 45 (illustration)
Parks. Frances Parks, chorus staging, p. 16
Parlor Circus, p. 36
Patterson. John Patterson, clown, pp. 38, 41 (illustration)
Perry. Verne Perry, band leader, pp. 9, 10, 11, 16
Pitkins, horse act, p. 13
Pond. Charles Pond, performer, p. 15
Pow Min. Dr. Saw D. Pow Min, elephant owner, p. 2 (photo)
Powell. Lee Powell, clown, p. 38
Rasputin. Maria Rasputin, performer, pp. 20, 21
Rattlesnake Bill, ring stock, p. 21
Ray. Alfred Ray, performer, p. 36
Red Lunsford Wild West, p. 10
Reed. Louis Reed, elephant trainer, p. 34
Reiffenach. Rosie Reiffenach, p. 28
Reo Bros. Circus, pp. 10, 34, 35 (photo)
Rhodes. Capt. Rhodes, animal act, p. 14
Rice Bros. Circus, p. 10
Riddle Family, trapeze, p. 13
Ring. Swede Ring, performer, p. 15
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, pp. 2, 10
Robbins Bros. Circus, p. 5
Roberts Bros. Circus, p. 35
Robinson Bros. Circus, p. 10
Robinson. Clarence Robinson, rider, p. 36
Robinson. James A. Robinson, contracting agent, p. 45
Rostillo Sisters, wire, p. 13
Rudynoff. Rudy Rudynoff Jr., horses, p. 20
Rudynoff. Rudy Rudynoff, horses, pp. 20, 21
Russell Bros. Circus, p. 10
Sacco. Emma Sacco, performer, p. 15
Salbinis Troupe, bicycle act, pp. 38, 40, 43
Sampson. Jack Sampson, sideshow mgr., pp. 9, 11, 12
Satiro. Elsie Satiro, wire, p. 13
Satiro. Frank Satiro, performer, pp. 9, 10, 11, 13, 15
Schell Bros. Circus, p. 10
Schuster. Ed Schuster, general agent, p. 35
Seal Bros. Circus, p. 10
Seils-Sterling Circus, p. 10
Seitz. Joe Seitz, high wire, p. 18 (photo)
Sells. Bros. Circus, pp. 42, 46 (illustration)
Sells. William Sells, owner, p. 15
Showles. William Showles, rider, pp. 38, 40, 42, 43
Shubach. Tex A. Schbach, dog act, pp. 9, 10, 13 (photo)
Shufflin Sam's Georgia Minstrels, pp. 7, 13 (photo)
Siegrist Brothers, acrobats, p. 38
Silbon Family, trapeze, p. 46
Silver Bros. Circus, p. 10
Smith Troupe, dogs, p. 13
Smith. Fletcher Smith, press agent, p. 14
Smith. Henry Smith's minstrels, p. 15
Smith. Kate Smith, dog act, p. 14
Southern Circus Corporation, pp. 6, 8
Sparks. Charles Sparks, owner, pp. 4, 5, 6
Spectacle, Historic America, p. 5
Spikes. Calvin Spikes, boss canvas, p. 16
Steele. Buck Steele, wild west, p. 13
Stokes. Ella Stokes, rider, pp. 38, 40
Swan. Ray Swan, p. 12
Tanamaraka Troupe, performers, p. 15
Taulbee. James Taulbee, concessions, p. 16
Taylor. Don Taylor, sideshow performer, p. 15
Terrell. Zack Terrell, showman, pp. 22, 23
Tiger Bill Wild West, p. 10
Tom Mix Circus, p. 10
Valdo. Pat Valdo, pp. 22, 24
Vanderburg Bros. Circus, p. 10
Vann. Marie Vann, singer, pp. 11, 16
Vanne. Marie Vanne, sideshow performer, p. 13
W. W. Cole's Circus, pp. 38, 39-41, 42, 43, 44, 45 (illustration)
Wallace. Bert Wallace, equestrian dir., p. 6
Wallenda. Carla Wallenda, high wire, sway pole, pp. 17-19 (photos)
Wallenda. Gunther Wallenda, high wire, pp. 18, 19 (photo)
Wallenda. Herman Wallenda, pp. 17, 18, 19 (photo)
Wallenda. Jenny Wallenda, high wire, p. 19
Wallenda. Karl Wallenda, high wire, pp. 17, 18, 19 (photos)
Wallenda. Yetty Wallenda, sway pole, p. 18 (photo)
Walter L. Main Circus, pp. 4, 5, 6, 10
Ward. Tom Ward, leaper, p. 38
Webber. John Webber, club swinger, p. 37
White elephants, p. 38
Wiggins Troupe, acrobats, pp. 6, 13
Williams Family, teeterboard, pp. 13-14
Winkle. Rip Winkle, manager, pp. 14, 15
Wires. R. S. Wires, agent, pp. 39, 42
Wizarde Novelty Circus, p. 10
World Bros. Circus, pp. 5, 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 16 (photos, illustrations)
Worth. Buster Worth, rider, p. 14
Worth. Nellie Worth, rider, p. 14
Worth. Stella Worth, rider, p. 14
Yale. Fred Yale, manager, p. 16
Yankee Patterson Circus, p. 10
Yankee Robbins Circus, p. 12
Young. Doc Young, pit show, p. 6
Zell. Bob Zell, banner solicitor, p. 9
Zell. Robert Zell, 24 hour, p. 13
Name Index, May-June 1989
Bandwagon, Vol. 33, No. 3 (May-Jun), 1989. Entries with information in parentheses after the page number(s) include textual information plus photo(s) and/or other visual media. Not included are names of individuals and concerns not related to the circus or carnival, etc. There will be spelling and typographical errors. Order back issues
Adair. Art Adair, clown, p. 6
Athleau. Lathrop Athleau, performer, p. 30
Athleau. Rosa Athleau, performer, p. 30
Allen. Gene Allen, elephants, pp. 14, 17
American Circus Corporation, p. 12
Arlington. Edward Arlington, staff, p. 5
Arlon. Five Arlons, performers, p. 9
Avalon Troupe, wire act, acrobats, pp. 6-7, 9-10
Aymar. Lottie Aymar, equestrienne, pp. 26-27, 29 (photograph)
Aymar. W. B. Aymar, equestrian manager, p. 26
Aymar. Willie Aymar, rider, pp. 26, 29
Bailey Bros. Circus, pp. 22-23 (photograph)
Ballard. Ed Ballard, owner, pp. 7, 11-12
Barclay. Fred Barclay, rider, p. 30
Barnett. Jennie Barnett, p. 7
Barnett. Red Barnett, performer, p. 8
Barnett. Virgil Barnett, rider, pp. 6-7, 10
Bell. Don Jeronimo Bell, rider, p. 33
Benie. Miss Benie, aerial, p. 6
Betz. J. E. Betz, band leader, pp. 4-5
Bigger. Mrs. Bigger, performer, p. 17
Bowers. Bert Bowers, owner, pp. 11-12
Brannan. Ed L. Brannan, general agent, pp. 26-27, 29
Briggs. David Briggs, utility man, p. 32
Bryley. Will Bryley, performer, p. 32
Burdeau. Mlle. Burdeau, equestrienne, p. 30
Burton Athletes, p. 33
Butler. Frank Butler, performer, p. 33
Cake. Ed Cake, advance, p. 35
Cardello & Austin, performers, p. 33
Carl. Mitt Carl, cookhouse, p. 17
Carroll & Baldwin, leapers, p. 30
Catannach. Bessie Catannach, rings, ménage, pp. 7, 9-10
Chong Ya Troupe, acrobats, pp. 6, 10
Clair. Maggie Clair, performer, p. 33
Cole. Bert Cole, announcer, p. 6
Cole Bros. Circus, pp. 14-18
Comstock. Tommy Comstock, calliope player, p. 17
Connor. George Connor, sideshow manager, p. 5
Connors. James Connors, performer, p. 7 (photograph)
Connors. Verna Connors, performer, p. 7 (photograph)
Cook. Charlie Cook, utility man, p. 32
Cooper, Jackson & Co.’s Shows, p. 26
Cordelia. Miss Cordelia, high wire, p. 30
Cordona. Adelaide Cordona, rider, pp. 33-35
Corey. Charles Corey, manager, p. 12
Corinne’s Circus, Mlle. Corinne’s Circus, p. 29
Cottrell. Miss Cottrell or Louise Cottrell, ménage, pp. 6-7, 9
Cottrell-Powell Troupe, carrying act, pp. 6, 10
Coyle. Joseph Coyle, “Joe,” clown, p. 7
Coyle. Mrs. Joe Coyle, performer, p. 7 (photograph)
Curtis. William H. Curtis, superintendent, p. 4
Damon Troupe, risley, pp. 6, 9-10
Davenport. Ben Davenport, owner, pp. 24-25
Davenport. Eva Davenport, p. 24
Davenport. Orrin Davenport, pp. 14-16, 20, 23
Dean. Al Dean, ménage, p. 10
Dempsey. Jack Dempsey, boxer, pp. 16-18 (photograph)
Derickx. Arthur Derickx, performer, pp. 7-8 (photograph)
Derickx. Max Derickx, performer, p. 9
Derickx Bros., perch, strong men, pp. 6, 8, 9-10 (photograph)
Devoe. Eddie Devoe, clown, pp. 7-8 (photograph)
Donahue. George Donahue, performer, pp. 6, 10
Donaldson Brothers, contortion, p. 35
Donavan. Ace Donavan, elephant trainer, pp. 15-16
Donovan. Anna Donovan, wardrobe, p. 8
Donovan. Miss Donovan, elephant act, pp. 6, 9
Elephant Bolivar, pp. 26-27 (illustration)
Elephant Emperor, p. 34
Elephant Empress, p. 30
Elephant Inez, p. 16
Elephant Nabob, p. 34
Enos. Gene Enos, perch, pp. 6, 9
Enos. Mary Enos, perch, pp. 6, 9
Enos. Miss Enos, globe, p. 6
Evans. Jean Evans, aerial, p. 20
Evarts. Harry Evarts, press agent, p. 35
Evers. Jennie Evers, performer, p. 33
Faulk. Mrs. Faulk, rider, p. 8
Ferari. Col. Francis Ferari, owner, p. 39
Ferari Trained Wild Animal Show, pp. 38-39 (photographs, illustration)
Freeman. L. Freeman, staff, p. 36
Gardner. Frank Gardner, rider, p. 35
Gardner. Mildred Gardner, ménage, p. 35
Girard. Ernest Girard, clown, p. 6
Gollmar. Charles Gollmar, general manager, p. 7
Gollmar. Fred Gollmar, railroad contractor, p. 5
Gorman. Gladys Gorman, horse act, pp. 6, 10
Gorman. William E. Gorman, “Bud,” equestrian director, p. 6
Gothards, iron jaw, wire act, pp. 6, 9
Guthereg & Brown, performer, p. 26
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, pp. 4-12 (photographs, illustrations)
Happ. John Happ, performer, p. 32
Harris. Signor Harris, performer, p. 32
Herbert. Dorothy Herbert, rider, horse trainer, pp. 14-25 (photographs, illustrations)
Hill. Bessie Hill, rider, p. 10
Hill. Louis Hill, rider, p. 10
Hill. William Hill, rider, p. 10
Hilliard Circus, pp. 29-30
Hines. George Hines, press agent, p. 35
Hitchock. Ernest Hitchock, p. 10
Hobson. C. D. Hobson, utility man, p. 32
Hobson. Homer Hobson, performer, p. 32
Hobson. Howard Hobson, utility man, p. 32
Hodgini. Miss Hodgini, rider, pp. 6, 9
Hogland. Jinx Hogland, horses, p. 21
Hunter. Charles Hunter, owner, pp. 31-32
Hunter John Hunter, owner, pp. 31-32
Hunter’s Consolidated Shows, pp. 30-33 (illustration)
Jay. Miss Jay, performer, p. 9
Jessup. Leroy Jessup, p. 10
Jewel. Millie Jewel, animal acts, pp. 5-8, 9-10
Joseph. Sam Joseph or S. H. Joseph, advance, pp. 33, 36
Jukes. Wesley L. Jukes, p. 13
Kelly. Emmett Kelly, clown, p. 17 (illustration)
King. Howard King, press agent, p. 5
King. Phil King, clown, p. 6
Kleinpeter. Miss Kleinpeter, performer, p. 9
LaFleur. Arthur LaFleur, aerial, slack wire, pp. 6, 9-10
Lamonts, Lamont Trio, wire act, pp. 6, 9-10
LaPearl. Harry LaPearl, clown, p. 6
Ledgett. Fred Ledgett, rider, p. 7
Lee. Pauline Lee, equestrienne, pp. 33-35
Lenzen. Herman Lenzen, comedy, pp. 6, 10
Leo. Bert Leo, clown, p. 6
Leopold & Wentworth, performers, p. 26
LeRoy. Harry LeRoy, owner, pp. 23-24 (photograph)
LeRoy. Ora LeRoy, balancing, p. 6
LeRoy Sisters, LeRoy Troupe, rings, wire act, pp. 6, 9-10
Lewis. Mae Lewis, staff, performer, wife of Paul Lewis, pp. 18-22 (photograph)
Lewis. Paul Lewis, owner, announcer, pp. 18-23 (photograph)
Lewis Bros. Circus, pp. 18-23 (photographs, illustration)
Luster Bros., contortion, balancing, pp. 6, 10
Madden. Chas. Madden, clown, p. 30
MacFarland. Harry MacFarland, equestrian director, p. 17
Mack. Harry Mack, dogs, p. 30
Main & Co.’s Pullman & Mack’s Shows, p. 29 (illustration)
Mankichi Troupe, acrobats, p. 10
Mann. W. I. Mann, advance, p. 31
Martell. Mad Martell, rider, p. 10
Martine. Miss Martine, performer, p. 9
Martinetti Family, performers, p. 33
Masantello. Miss Masantello, rider, p. 6
McCracken. Johnny McCracken, rider, p. 9
McCree. Hattie McCree, performer, p. 10
McCree. Reno McCree, rider, pp. 5, 9, 10
McCrees, riders, pp. 6, 10
McCune. Robert McCune, utility man, p. 32
McDhu. Miss McDhu, elephant act, rider, pp. 6, 9-10
McDhu Sisters (Mary Rodrick & Jennie Barnett), iron jaw, riders, pp. 6-7, 9-10
McDonald. G. B. McDonald, contracting agent, p. 36
McFarland. Mrs. McFarland, wardrobe, performer, p. 17
McNutts. Cycling McNutts, p. 10
Mervine. Alexander Mervine, elephant keeper, p. 26
Miller. Henry Miller, animal trainer, p. 8
Moore. Lon Moore, clown, p. 6
Morphy. Bert Morphy, singer, illustration, p. 2, cover
Mugivan. Jerry Mugivan, owner, pp. 11-12
Nedrow. J. W. Nedrow, advance, p. 5
New York & New England Circus, Great New York & New England (Cooper & Jackson’s), pp. 26-29 (illustrations)
Nittsbury. Eddie Nittsbury (Derickx Bros.), photograph, p. 8
Oakley. Annie Oakley, performer, p. 33
Odoni. Charles D. Odoni (Danny Odom), p. 12
O’Neil. M. J. O’Neil, advance, p. 36
Pettis. Bert Pettis, elephant trainer, pp. 15-16
Perry. Arthur Perry, performer, p. 32
Powell. Miss Powell, horse & pony act, pp. 6, 9
Pullman, Mack & Co.’s Monster Shows, pp. 30-31 (illustration)
Purvis. John Purvis, clown, pp. 33, 35
Purvis Sisters, performers, p. 33
Quintete. Nannie Quintete or Nannie Quinnett, performer, p. 29
Quinnett Family, performers, p. 26
Reiffenachs, performers, p. 14
Rensselaer Park, show grounds, pp. 38-39 (photographs)
Reynolds. John Reynolds or J. G. Reynolds, advance, pp. 35-36
Ringling. John Ringling, owner, p. 12
Robinson. James Robinson, rider, pp. 33-34
Rodrick. Mary Rodrick (McDhu sister), p. 7
Romalis Brothers, performers, p. 35
Rooney. Charles Rooney, rider, pp. 5-6, 9-10 (photograph)
Rooney, Miss Rooney or Millie Rooney, rider, pp. 6, 9 (photograph)
Rooneys, riders, pp. 6, 10
Rosalind. Rosa Rosalind, rider, pp. 6, 9 (photograph)
Roy sisters, rings, p. 9
Sagar. David Sagar, utility man, p. 32
Sanger. Miss Sanger, performer, p. 9
Sanger. Tom Sanger, clown, p. 6
Schweyer. Emil Schweyer, animal trainer, pp. 5-6, 9, 11 (photograph)
Scott. Arkie Scott, elephant trainer, pp. 15-16
Sells. Allen Sells, owner, pp. 29, 33, 35
Sells. Allen E. Sells, son of Ephraim Sells, p. 35
Sells. Ephraim Sells, p. 35
Sells. Lewis Sells, owner, pp. 33, 35
Sells. Peter Sells, owner, pp. 35-36
Sells. William Sells, performer, p. 33
Sells Bros. Circus, pp. 32-37 (illustrations)
Simmons. Billy Simmons, trapeze, p. 9
Sinclair. Miss Sinclair, performer, p. 29
Smith. John Smith, horse trainer, pp. 15-16
Staaks. Kitty Staaks, performer, p. 26
Stevens. Bob Stevens, owner, pp. 22-23
Stirk. Flora Stirk, performer, p. 35
Stirk Family, bicycles, p. 35 (photograph)
Stoddard. Dock Stoddard, clown, p. 6
Stoneburner. George E. Stoneburner, staff, p. 36
Stout. Frank Stout, clown, pp. 6, 10
Stow. James Stow or James Stowe, performer, pp. 33, 35
Tent spool wagon, p. 4 (photograph)
Terrell. Zack Terrell, manager, pp. 12, 15, 17-18
Theala. Miller Theala, performer, p. 26
Thomas. Harry Thomas, announcer, p. 17
Thompson. Bill Thompson, press agent, p. 9
Tinkleman. Joe Tinkleman, performer, p. 32
Todd. Alex Todd, trapeze, p. 7
Train wreck (Hagenbeck-Wallace), pp. 6-8, 10 (photograph)
Waite. Kenneth Waite, clown, p. 6
Ward. Eddie Ward & sister, trapeze, pp. 5, 7
Ward. Jennie Ward (Jennie Ward Todd), performer, p. 7 (photograph)
Ward. Jimmy Ward, clown, p. 7 (photograph)
Ward. Mayme Ward, aerial, pp. 6, 9
Ward. Murial Ward or Muriel Ward, aerial, pp. 6, 9
Ward. Nellie Ward, aerial, p. 6
Ward. Willie Ward, cloud swing, pp. 6, 9
Wards. Flying Wards, trapeze, pp. 6, 9
Watts. Mr. Watts, asst. manger, p. 17
Wentz. Wanda Wentz, elephant act, p. 17
Wheeler. Bert Wheeler, bannermen, p. 5
White. Ida White, trapeze, p. 9
White. Miss White, aerial, p. 6
Zacchinis, performers, p. 14
Zunett Children, performers, p. 26
Name Index, July-August 1989
Bandwagon, Vol. 33, No. 4 (Jul-Aug), 1989. Entries with information in parentheses after the page number(s) include textual information plus photo(s) and/or other visual media. Not included are names of individuals and concerns not related to the circus or carnival, etc. Also not included are the names of show people who were injured or died in Orton’s Anglo-American Circus’ train fire in Orin King’s “Only Big Show Coming” article. There will be spelling and typographical errors. Order back issues
Admiral Dot, midget, pp. 40-41 (illustration)
Aiton. Tom Aiton, advance, p. 9
Anders. Kokomo Anders, legal adjuster, p. 5
Anderson. Bud E. Anderson, owner, pp. 4-6, 8-11, 13 (photograph)
Anderson. Dick Anderson, trapeze, photographs, pp. 24-25
Anderson. Donna Anderson, performer, p. 7
Anderson. Dorothy Anderson, performer, treasuere & reserves, wife of Bud E. Anderson, pp. 5, 8, 11, 13
Anderson. Norman Anderson, son of Bud E. Anderson, p. 12
Applegate. Joe Applegate, boss canvasman, pp. 7-9, 11
Arenson. Barney Arenson, performer, pp. 8-9
Arenson. Jimmy Arenson, performer, pp. 8-9
Barnum & London Shows, pp. 40-41 (illustration)
Bates. G. F. Bates, general agent, p. 47
Beatty. Clyde Beatty, p. 37
Beatty. Harriet Beatty, p. 37
Behee. Clayton Behee, Flying Behees, trapeze, pp. 18, 21-22
Behee. Rose Behee, trapeze, wife of Clayton Behee, sister of Eileen Voise, pp. 22-25 (photograph)
Bell Bros. Circus, p. 12
Bennett. Cleo Bennett, sideshow manager, wife of Lee Bennett, pp. 8-9, 11
Bennett. Lee Bennett or Leon Bennett, sideshow manager, pp. 8-9, 11-12
Bertons. See Flying Bertons
Billetti. Helen Billetti, wire act, p. 23
Blue. Merrit Blue, horse trainer, pp. 30-31, 33
Boneta. Miss Boneta, sideshow performer, p. 11
Bray. Jack Bray, trapeze, p. 24
Brooks. Bob Brooks, trapeze, p. 16 (photograph)
Brown. Art Brown, trapeze, p. 18
Bruce. Vera Bruce, performer, photograph, p. 18
Buckley. J. M. Buckley, animal act, pp. 8-9
Burslem. Kay Burslem, trapeze, p. 22
Cautin. Harry Cautin, “Specks,” midway concessions, p. 9
Chang, giant, pp. 40-41 (photograph)
Chappell, high act, p. 8
Chavette. Phillip Chavette, aerial bar, p. 22
Clarkonians, performers, p. 17
Cline. Johnny Cline, dog act, pp. 36, 38
Cline. Molungia Cline, dog act, pp. 36, 38
Codona. Alfredo Codona, trapeze, pp. 18-19 (photograph)
Codona. Lalo Codona, photograph, p. 18
Colleano. Con Colleano & Winnie Colleano, p. 38
Collins. Jack Collins, general agent, p. 9
Concello. Antoninette Concello, trapeze, sister of Mickey King, pp. 18, 20, 22 (photograph)
Concello. Art Concello, trapeze, pp. 18-22, 24 (photograph)
Concellos. Flying Concellos, pp. 17-18
Conive. Slim Conive, properties, p. 11
Crawford. Verne Crawford & wife, snow cones & soft drinks, pp. 8-9
Davenport Brothers, performers, p. 40
Day. Elton Day (Eltons Troupe), performers, pp. 21, 23-24
Diesler. Neets Diesler (Juanita Neets Sturgis), trapeze, wife of Roy Deisler, pp. 20-21 (photograph)
Deisler. Roy Deisler, trapeze, pp. 18-22 (photographs)
DeKohl Troupe, jugglers, pp. 8-9, 11
Del-Lean, annex, p. 11
Detwiler. Jess Detwiler, trapeze, p. 19
Detwiler. Juanita Detwiler (Juanita Neets), wife of Roy Detwiler, pp. 19, 21
Detwiler. Roy Detwiler, p. 19
Doran. Francis Doran, sideshow, p. 8
Doran. Mrs. Doran, cookhouse, p. 8
Doss. Agnes Doss, see Agnes Marine
Doss. Delbert Doss, “Bert,” trapeze, pp. 16-19, 21, 23-24 (photographs)
Doyle. Frank Doyle, performer, p. 34
Durand. W. W. Durand, press agent, p. 40
Dusch. John Dusch, band leader, p. 5
Ehr. Bill Ehr, whale show, p. 7
Elephant Eva, p. 5
Elephant Suzie Q, pp. 5-6, 10-12 (photographs)
Enos. Gene Enos, perch, pp. 19, 24
Enos. Rose Enos (Rose Burke), p. 19
Escalante. Phil Escalante, wire act, p. 34
Etheridge. Humpy Etheridge, sideshow “concession,” p. 6
Evans. Jean Evans, trapeze, pp. 20-21 (photograph)
Ewalt. Tom Ewalt, owner, p. 12
Fein. Murry Fein, concessions, husband of Mitzie (Moore) Sleeter, p. 18
Fernandez. E. K. Fernandez, pp. 32-34, 36
Filbert. E. L. Filbert, asst. manager, p. 5
Fisher. Bob Fisher, Fisher’s Fearless Flyers, p. 23
Fitch. Harry H. Fitch, sideshow concessions, legal adjuster, pp. 7-9, 11
Fitch. Mrs. Harry Fitch, sideshow front door, p. 11
Flying Bertons, trapeze, pp. 17-18
Flying Comets (later Flying Covets), p. 18
Flying Thrillers, trapeze, pp. 16-24 (photographs)
Ford. Doc Ford & wife, performers, pp. 5-7
Foss. John Foss, general agent, p. 5
Franklin. Joe Franklin, performer, p. 5
Frazella’s, perch, p. 12
Frazier Family (Johnnie & Mary Rawls), wire act, pp. 9-10, 11
Fuller. Mrs. Fuller, sideshow performer, p. 11
Fuller. Bobbie Fuller, contortion, p. 12
Fuller Family (Bernice, Bonnie, Charles, Gale, Luther), performers, p. 5
Garden Bros. Circus, p. 32
Garner. Lee Garner, front door, reserves, p. 5
Garner. Lester Garner, elephants, p. 6
Garner. Neta Garner, performer, p. 7
Genders. Harold Genders, performer, p. 18
Geraldo. Madalaine Geraldo, trapeze, p. 25
Geraldo. Rene Geraldo, trapeze, p. 25
Gibson. Benny Gibson, trapeze, p. 23
Girtin. Doris Girtin, trapeze, pp. 20-21 (photograph)
Glorioso. Santo Glorioso, trapeze, p. 21
Goodwin. Jimmie Goodwin, purchasing agent, p. 11
Gorman. Tom Gorman, banners, front door, pp. 7-8
Graybeal. Walt Graybeal, trapeze, p. 24
Great American Victory Circus, pp. 4-14 (photographs, illustrations)
Grover. B. H. Grover, staff, p. 40
Hamilton. Ethel Hamilton (D’arcy Girls, Hamilton Sisters), aerial, sister of Agnes Marine, pp. 17-19
Hamilton. Leo Hamilton, husband of Ethel Hamilton, p. 17
Harolds. Flying Harolds, trapeze, pp. 17, 19-21, 23-24 (photographs)
Herbert. Dorothy Herbert, rider, horse trainer, pp. 26-38 (photographs)
Herriott. Johnny Herriott, photograph, p. 38
Herriott. Milt Herriott, photograph, p. 38
Hinckley. A. Lee Hinckley, band leader, pp. 8-11
Hinckley. Mrs. Eva Hinckley, sideshow concessions, pp. 8-9
Hix. Cal Hix, equestrian director, banners, p. 11
Hoc-Hi, giant, pp. 41-42 (illustration)
Hunt. Kid Hunt (Thaddeus Gerrig), p. 8
Hunt. W. Hunt, midway concessions, p. 9
Hurtel. Leo Hurtel, concessions, p. 7
Iller. C. E. Iller, mechanic, p. 8
Jacobs. Dolly Jacobs, elephant act, wife of Terrell Jacobs, pp. 26, 34-35
Jacobs. Terrell Jacobs, animal trainer, p. 26
Johnston. Arch Johnston, “Pappy,” or Pappy Johnson, asst. boss canvasman, pp. 7-9, 11
Jones. Cliff Jones, elephant man, p. 8
Jones. J. S. Jones, electrician, pp. 8, 11
Jordan. Marion Jordan, ladders, iron jaw, pp. 7, 12
Josephs. Buck Josephs, trapeze, p. 24
Keller. Professor Keller, animal act, p. 32
Kennard. A. W. Kennard, horse trainer, husband of Dorothy Herbert, pp. 26-32, 34-38
Keys. Chief Clarence Keys & troupe, performers, pp. 8-10
Keys. Tillie Keys, performer, pp. 9-10
King. Allen King, animal trainer, p. 5
King. Faith King, dogs, pp. 6, 7
King. Floyd King, owner, pp. 13-14, 38
King. Howard King, ding show, p. 38
King. Mickey King, performer, pp. 20, 22, 24
King. R. H. King, advance, p. 40
Kinsy. Edyth Kinsy, front door, p. 11
Kitchen. Elizabeth Kitchen, ménage, p. 29
Kohl. Eddie Kohl, bar act, p. 23
Lake. Alfred Lake, animals, p. 42
LaMar. Harry LaMar, trapeze, pp. 18, 25
Lane Ernie Lane, trapeze, p. 16
Lane. H. J. Lane, general agent, pp. 5, 9
Larey. Arden Larey, trapeze, p. 24
Larey. Wayne Larey, trapeze, pp. 18, 22
Lasiter. Carl Lasiter, trapeze, pp. 18, 20-21 (photograph)
LeBlair. Dutch LeBlair, candy stand, p. 7
Leers. Luca Leers, trapeze, photograph, p. 18
Leonard. R. T. Leonard, performer, p. 47
Lewis. P. T. Lewis, bar act, p. 23
Loter. Happy Loter, sideshow, pit show, pp. 8-9, 11-12
Loter. Marie Loter, sideshow, pp. 8-9, 11
Lucas. Buck Lucas, wild west, pp. 6-7
Lynn. Shorty Lynn, boss canvasman, p. 7
Lynne. Virginia Lynne, balancing, p. 12
Major Atom, midget, p. 40
Malone. Jack Malone, asst. front door, p. 11
Marine. Agnes Marine, trapeze, wife of Bert Doss, pp. 17-19, 23-24 (photographs)
Masker. Joe Masker, trapeze, p. 22
Masker. Orda Masker, trapeze, p. 22
McClair. Jack McClair, pit show, p. 11
McCrary. Jack McCrary, tickets, p. 11
McCreary. Jack McCreary, staff, p. 9
McCurry. Jack McCurry, reserve tickets, p. 7
McFarland. Jack McFarland, banners, p. 8
McKay. Nadean McKay, ménage, p. 5
Melzora. Buster Melzora, trapeze, pp. 16, 18, 22
Melzora. John Melzora, “Pa,” Melzora Troupe, trapeze, pp. 16-17, 19
Montgomery Circus, C. R. Montgomery Circus, pp. 31-32 (photograph)
Moore Family (Gracie, Eva Mae), acrobats, p. 18
Nelson. Lucille Nelson, elephant act, p. 7
Nelson Sisters, trapeze, tight wire, p. 7
Noble. Clyde Noble (Flying Fishers), pp. 19, 23-24
Olivia. Firmen Olivia, aerial bar, photograph, p. 21
Olson. Jim Olson, trapeze, pp. 24-25 (photograph)
Orton. Miles Orton, owner, pp. 41, 44-45
Orton’s Anglo-American Circus, pp. 41-47 (illustrations)
Owens. Grace Owens, trapeze, pp. 20-21 (photograph)
Owens. Leck Owens, trapeze, pp. 20-21 (photograph)
Oyseth. Ralph Oyseth, trapeze, p. 25
Pasquelio. Pat Pasquelio, trapeze, p. 23
Petroff. Dale Petroff, p. 34
Porter. Bob Porter, trapeze, p. 22
Powell. Albert Powell, trapeze, photograph, p. 18
Powell. Tamara Powell, trapeze, photograph, p. 18
Powers. Claude Powers, son of Miles Orton, pp. 43-44
Randolls, performers, p. 21
Reiner. Claire Reiner, pp. 23-24
Reiner. Francis Reiner (Gooch), trapeze, pp. 20, 23-24
Remelette. Joe Remelette, trapeze, p. 20
Rich. Marilyn Rich, aerial, p. 34
Richards. Franko Richards, elephants, pp. 6-7, 12
Royals. Flying Royals (later Flying Deislers), p. 19
Rubens. Si Rubens, secretary-treasurer, pp. 5, 8-9, 11-13
Shepherd. Frank Shepherd, trapeze, pp. 18-19 (photograph)
Shepherd. Roy Shepherd, trapeze, p. 19
Siegrist. Bebe Siegrist, performer, wife of Joe Siegrist, pp. 21, 23
Siegrist. Charles Siegrist, trapeze, pp. 17, 20, 23
Siegrist. Joe Siegrist, performer, son of Charles Siegrist, pp. 21, 23
Siegrist. Helen Siegrist, trapeze, wife of Charles Siegrist, p. 23
Sieh. Dad Sieh, seat man, p. 8
Simpson. Chuck Simpson, trapeze, p. 24
Simpson. Evelyn Simpson, trapeze, p. 24
Sleeter. Eldred Sleeter, “Red,” trapeze, pp. 18-19 (photograph)
Sleeter. Jeannie Sleeter, performer, daughter of Eldred Sleeter, p. 18
Sleeter. Mitzie Sleeter (Mitzie Moore), trapeze, wife of Eldred Sleeter, pp. 18-19 (photograph)
Smiletta. Faye Smiletta, trapeze, p. 21
Smith. John Smith, horse trainer, p. 29 (photograph)
Snyder. Leo Snyder & wife, performers, pp. 8-9
Star. Bee Star, trapeze, p. 21
Steffen. Hazel Steffen, performer, p. 5
Stone. Carl Stone, sideshow manager, p. 7
Stow. Charles Stow, advance, p. 40
Sullivan. Eileen Sullivan, trapeze, wife of Wayne Larey, wife of Harold Voise, pp. 19-21, 23-25 (photographs)
Sullivan. Nellie Sullivan, trapeze, p. 18
Sullivan. Paul Sullivan, trapeze, p. 18
Sullivan. Rose Sullivan, trapeze, sister of Eileen Sullivan, p. 19
Sullivans. Flying Sullivans, trapeze, p. 18
Summers. Billie Summers, trapeze, p. 16
Summers. Myrtle Summers, trapeze, p. 16
Sweaters. Red Sweaters, sideshow boss canvasman, p. 8
Swope. Bill Swope, tickets, p. 11
Thomas. D. S. Thomas, press agent, p. 41
Thompson. Gladys Thompson, dancer, wife of George Voise, p. 22
Thompson. Ray Thompson, horse trainer, p. 30
Thorpe. Paul Thorpe, trapeze, p. 18
Todd. Alec Todd, trapeze, p. 16
Valentine. George Valentine, trapeze, photograph, p. 18
Verlarde. Manuel Verlarde, wire act, p. 34
Voise. Dian Voise, web, p. 24
Voise. George Voise, clown, trapeze, brother of Harold Voise, pp. 17, 20-25 (photographs)
Voise. Eileen Voise, trapeze, photograph, pp. 18, 20-25 (photographs)
Voise. Harold Voise, trapeze, Voise Troupes, pp. 16-25 (photographs)
Voise. Jack Voise, trapeze, pp. 22-24 (photographs)
Walters. Frank Walters, owner, pp. 26-28, 32 (photograph)
Walters. Lucia Walters, wife of Frank Walters, p. 26
Ward. Eddie Ward, trapeze, pp. 16-17, 23
Ward. Eddie Ward, Jr., trapeze, pp. 17, 19 (photograph)
Ward. Mayme Ward, trapeze, wife of Eddie Ward, pp. 16-17, 21-23
Ward. Tom Ward, sideshow performer, p. 11
Ward. Flying Wards, pp. 17, 19, 23
Wardin. Billy Wardin, performer, p. 24
Watkins. Ira Watkins, chimps, p. 32
Watson. Mme. Watson, charioteer, p. 40
Webb. Joe B. Webb, equestrian director, manager, pp. 8-9, 11
Wilkins. Florine Wilkins, contortion, p. 12
Wilkins. Margaret Wilkins, trapeze, p. 11
Wilkins Family, performers, pp. 8-9
Wilson. Ted Wilson, sideshow manager, p. 5
Woolrich. Carl Woolrich, band leader, pp. 7-8
World War II, effect on circuses, p. 6
Zangaro. Frank Zangaro, novelties, p. 9
Zingaro. A. Zingaro, novelties, pp. 8-9
Name Index, September-October 1989
Bandwagon, Vol. 33, No. 5 (Sep-Oct), 1989. Entries with information in parentheses after the page number(s) include textual information plus photo(s) and/or other visual media. Not included are names of individuals and concerns not related to the circus or carnival, etc. There will be spelling and typographical errors. Order back issues
Agee. Johnny Agee, horse trainer, p. 23 (photograph)
Aida, performer, p. 38
Aiken. G. W. Aiken, advance, p. 39
Alboin Brothers, performers, p. 43
Aldrich. Dee Aldrich, sideshow manager, pp. 5, 7-8
Alivions, trampoline, p. 14
Allen. Bob Allen, performer, p. 9
Andrex, cloud swing, p. 14
Anteleks, aerial bar, perch, p. 14
Apolio. John Apolio, musician, p. 6
Ardell. Mlle. Ardell, hair slide, p. 45
Ashton. James Ashton (Golden or Golding Ashton), bareback rider, showman, p. 36
Ashton Circus, p. 37
Barbette. Vander Barbette, staging, p. 14
Bard. Jack G. Bard, general agent, pp. 17, 20 (photograph)
Barnes. Bert Barnes, musician, pp. 19, 20
Barsock. Rose Barsock, sideshow performer, p. 8
Bary. Howard Y. Bary, p. 11
Beach. James M. Beach, advance, p. 11
Bell. Charley Bell, clown, pp. 43-44
Bell. Don Jeronimo Bell, performer, p. 45
Bell. Jack Bell, band leader, pp. 5-7
Belmont Sisters, long haired, p. 39
Bentley. Tommy Bentley, p. 13
Bible. Roy Bible, equestrian director, pp. 5-7
Biller. Betty Biller, performer, wife of Arthur Stahlman, pp. 4, 7, 9-10, 12
Biller. Ritta Biller, performer, p. 9
Biller Bros. Circus, pp. 4-15 (photographs, illustrations)
Boland. Jane Boland, “Skippy,” aerial, pp. 19, 20
Bonginos, risley, p. 14
Borio Duo, wire act, pp. 10-11
Bowers. Ed Bowers, supt. ring stock, p. 5
Bozo, sideshow performer, p. 12
Bradford. Enoch Bradford, boss canvasman, p. 5
Brauzaskas. Felix Brauzaskas, head usher, p. 11
Buck. Frank Buck, performer, p. 2
Buffalo Bill’s Wild West, p. 41
Butler. Roland Butler, staff, p. 2
Campbell. Don Campbell, musician, p. 19
Campbell. Jack Campbell, musician, p. 6
Card. George Card, equestrian director, son of Randall T. Card, pp. 18, 20
Card. Randall T. Card, owner, pp. 17-18, 20-21 (photographs)
Card Bros. Circus, pp. 17-21 (photographs, illustrations)
Cardo. Prof. Cardo, sideshow performer, p. 7
Carlo. Chas. Carlo, stallions & ponies, p. 47
Carlton. Mary Carlton, performer, p. 9
Carltons. Skating Carltons, pp. 10-11
Clark. Frank Clark, band leader, pp. 19, 20
Clark. Homer Clark, musician, p. 6
Clayton. J. D. Clayton, performer, p. 9
Cohen. George I. Cohen, show attorney, p. 15
Colbert. Lorretta Colbert, dogs, p. 14
Colbert. Vernon Colbert, dogs, p. 14
Coleman. Robert Coleman, sideshow lecturer, p. 12
Concello. Arthur Concello, showman, p. 2
Concellos. Flying Concellos, p. 2
Cooper. Cecil Cooper, sideshow canvas, p. 7
Cordona. Adelaide Cordona, performer, p. 45
Cortina’s Spanish-Mexican Wild West Show, p. 41 (illustration)
Cowan. William Cowan, legal adjuster, pp. 10-11
Cox. Charles G. Cox, announcer, sideshow staff, pp. 11-12, 14
Cristiani. Hello Cristiani, clown, p. 6
Cristiani. Papa Cristiani, clown, p. 6
Cristiani. Tripoli Cristiani, equestrian director, p. 11
Cristiani. Wanda Cristiani, performer, p. 12
Cristianis (Tripoli, Cosetta, Chita, Benny, Remo, Pietro, Wanda), performers, pp. 2, 5-6, 10-12
D’Alma Family, performers, p. 47
Davis. Darryl Davis, clown, trapeze, p. 13
Delbina, clown, p. 6
Delzaros. Aerial Delzaros, p. 20
DeMott. Josie DeMott, rider, p. 39 (photograph)
Dennis. Cletus Dennis, mechanic, p. 8
Depascates. Alfred Depascates, musician, p. 6
Devere. C. N. Devere, advance, p. 41
Dewey. Half Pint Dewey, performer, p. 19
Diamond Brothers, performers, p. 45
Dingler Duo, bar act, pp. 10-11
Donaldson Brothers, performers, p. 45
Drake. Ken Drake, legal adjuster, pp. 5, 7
Draw. Emma Draw, juggling, p. 18
Drew. Marion Drew, juggling, aerial, p. 19
Edwards. Loran Edwards, liberty horses, p. 14
Elephant Betty, pp. 5, 9, 11
Elephant Empress, pp. 42-43
Elephant Lillian, pp. 5, 11
Elephant Margie, pp. 5, 11
Elephant Modoc, pp. 5, 11
Elephant Pinto, pp. 5, 11
Elephant Wallace, p. 5
Emerson. Clem Emerson, office treasurer, p. 11
Enrequita, ladders, p. 6
Ericksons, tetterboard, p. 14
Farris. Pearl Farris, sideshow performer, p. 12
Fernden. Hester Feernden, ponies, ladders, p. 6
Fickett. George Fickett, clown, pp. 18-19
Flamo, sideshow performer, p. 7
Florenz. Belmonte Florenz, slide for life, pp. 10-11, 14
Florenz Troupe, wire act, pp. 10-11, 14
Fornassaire. Francisco Fornassaire, clown, p. 6
Fornasari Brothers, clowns, p. 11
Forepaugh Family trapeze, pp. 38, 39
Fox. Gladys Fox, performer, pp. 5, 9, 12
Frances. Kay Frances, annex performer, p. 12
Francisco, ladders, p. 6
Francisco. Don Francisco, wire act, p. 14
Gallagher. Jimmy Gallagher, banners, p. 11
Gambone. Felice Gambone, musician, p. 6
Gardner. Frank H. Gardner, performer, p. 45
Gardner. Mildred Gardner, performer, p. 45
Gaskill. Irene Gaskill, sideshow performer, p. 7
Gemarco. Shorty Gemarco, clown, p. 19
Georgia. M’lle Georgia, strong woman, p. 47
Gerry. Peter Gerry, vocalist, p. 14
Gibson. Jack Gibson, ring stock, p. 23
Giles Great World’s Fair. See Pullman, Mack & Co.
Glories. Senor Glories, band leader, p. 41
Gonzales Sisters, dogs, p. 14
Gregory. Chester Gregory, sideshow manager, p. 5
Gregory. Sylvia Gregory, iron jaw, p. 14
Haag. Helen Haag, chimps, p. 14
Haley. Charles Haley, property boss, pp. 5-6
Hall. Lorin Hall, “Doc,” superintendent, general agent, pp. 5, 7, 11
Hall. Paul Hall, timekeeper, asst. treasurer, pp. 5, 11
Hall. Scott Hall, announcer, sideshow manager, pp. 5, 8
Hamid Ben Ali, flagelet, p. 12
Hartzells. Flying Hartzells, p. 14
Haskins. Anna Haskins, dogs, p. 19
Hayworth. Joe Hayworth, p. 11
Herbert. Dorothy Herbert, horse trainer, performer, pp. 22-32 (photographs)
Holland. Ed Holland, equestrian director, p. 40
Hovis. Jane Hovis, wild west, p. 6
Hovis. Red Hovis, wild west, p. 6
Hubler. George B. Hubler, aerial, pp. 6-7
Hudson. Paul Hudson, transportation, p. 11
Hunter. James Hunter, equestrian, pp. 36-37 (illustrations)
Hunter’s Consolidated Shows, Hunter’s Railroad Circus, pp. 45-47 (illustration)
Idalette, wire walker, p. 43
Irving. Pete Irving, advance, p. 11
John Robinson’s Great World’s Exposition, pp. 38-41
Johnson. Hunkie Johnson, wild west, p. 6
Johnson. Louis Johnson, calliope player, p. 7
Johnson. Mable Johnson, wild west, p. 6
Johnson. Swede Johnson, wild west clown, liberty act, pp. 6-7
Jones. Smokey Jones, elephant trainer, pp. 8-9, 11
Italo, clown, p. 6
Ivanov. Josefina Ivanov, wire act, pp. 6, 11
Ivanov. Mario Ivanov, wire act, p. 6
Kader. Zahra Kader, performer, p. 14
Kennard. A. W. Kennard, animal trainer, husband of Dorothy Herbert, pp. 22-26, 28-29, 31
Kenner. Bernie Kenner, musician, p. 6
Ki Gor. Prince Ki Gor, Prince El Kigordo, (John Reasor), animal act, pp. 5-6, 9-14 (photograph)
King. Floyd King, showman, pp. 4-5
King, Burke & Co.’s Great American Allied Shows, p. 47 (illustration)
Knowlton. Marion Knowlton, elephant trainer, ménage, pp. 6, 9-14
Kuzmicz. Steve Kuzmicz, advance, pp. 5-6, 11-12
Latour. Eva Latour, sideshow performer, p. 7
Leahy. Buck Leahy, comedy contortion, pp. 18, 19, 20
Leatha, sideshow performer, p. 12
Le Blonde, aerial bars, p. 14
Leons, trapeze, p. 39
Lewis. Lockwood Lewis, sideshow band leader, p. 12
Lincoln Bros. Circus, p. 17
Littlefinger. Mr. & Mrs. Littlefinger, dwarfs, p. 40
Logan. E. Logan, supt. tickets, p. 5
Logan Bros., trampoline, pp. 10-11
Lorraine. Bobby Lorraine, clown, p. 11
Lowlow. John Lowlow, clown, cashier, pp. 39-41
Lumb. William Lumb, advance, pp. 19, 20
Lynn. Jackie Lynn, clown, p. 6
Mack. Harry Mack, dogs, p. 42
Madame Rose, sideshow performer, p. 12
Madden. Chas. Madden, clown, p. 41
Maretta. Mlle. Maretta, performer, p. 45
Marks. Jim Marks, trick bike, p. 14
Marks. Minnie Marks, rider pp. 39-40 (photograph)
Marsh. Pete Marsh, sideshow canvas, superintendent, pp. 7, 9-11
Maynard. Ken Maynard, performer, pp. 10-12
McAllister. John McAllister, canvasman, p. 43
McCarthy. Cal McCarthy, asst. legal adjuster, p. 5
McClosky. Frank McClosky, staff, p. 2
McGrath. Tom McGrath, tickets, front door, p. 45
McIntosh. Alec McIntosh, mechanic, p. 11
McIntosh. David McIntosh, mechanic, p. 11
McIntosh. Flo McIntosh, performer, p. 10
McIntosh, Grace McIntosh, trapeze, pp. 10-11, 14
McIntosh Family, p. 13
McIntyre Sisters, rola-bola, pp. 10-11
Mitchell. Don Mitchell, musician, p. 19
Mitchell. Tommy Mitchell, sideshow canvas, p. 12
Mitchell. Verna Mitchell, sideshow performer, p. 12
Molton. Fred Molton or Fred Moulton, press agent, advance, pp. 6-7
Monarch. Deedy Monarch, treasurer, p. 7
Montilla. Rafael Montilla, foot juggling, p. 11
Moore. Peggy Moore, annex performer, p. 12
Morales. Felix Morales, performer, equestrian director, pp. 5, 7
Morales. Teresa Morales, aerial, pp. 5-6, 11, 14
Morris. Prof. Morris, band leader, p. 47
Nutmeg State Mountaineers, musical act, p. 19
O’Dowd. Charles O’Dowd, musician, p. 19
Ontko. Tommy Ontko, p. 8
Ornell. Miss Ornell, sideshow performer, p. 7
Orton Combined Railway Shows, pp. 44-45
Pallenberg’s bears, p. 2
Palmer. Harry S. Palmer, owner, p. 17
Pariss. Betty Pariss, trampoline, p. 14
Pariss. Tommy Pariss, trampoline, p. 14
Parker. Lee Parker, supt. reserve tickets, p. 11
Partello Win Partello, supt. concessions, manager, pp. 5, 10-11
Paterson. Betty Paterson, performer, p. 14
Pearson. Dean Pearson, performer, p. 9
Pennington. Charles Pennington, cookhouse chef, p. 5
Petraria. Carmine Petraria, musician, p. 6
Pierce. Pete Pierce & wife, sideshow performer, p. 12
Pierson. Dean Pierson, supt. tickets, p. 11
Poplin. Tommy Poplin, supt. lights, pp. 5, 11
Potter. Prof. Potter, sleight-of-hand, p. 17
Pressley. Jerry Pressley, trampoline, pp. 10-11
Pridemore. Charley Pridemore, tickets, p. 12
Pullman. Col. Giles Pullman, owner, pp. 42-43
Pullman, Mack & Co.’s Circus (also Col. Giles’ World’s Fair), pp. 41-44 (illustrations)
Ramona. Francis Ramona or Francesco Ramosa, iron jaw, pp. 6, 10-11
Ramona. Ricca Ramona, ladders, p. 6
Ramona-Reynosa, aerial, pp. 6, 10-11
Raymond. Emma Raymond, trapeze, pp. 18-19
Reed. Louis Reed, elephant trainer, p. 8
Rellay. Lou Rellay, clown, p. 6
Reppert. Reggie Reppert, aerial, ladders, p. 6
Revel. Fats Revel, performer, p. 9
Reynolds. Bob Reynolds, staff, p. 2
Ricci. Carlos Ricci, juggler, pp. 10-11
Richard Troupe, clowns, p. 19
Robinson. Charles Robinson, ticket seller, p. 40
Robinson. John Robinson, “Old John Robinson,” owner, p. 38 (portrait)
Robinson. R. B. Robinson, tickets, p. 12
Rogers. Walter Rogers, supt. mechanic & transportation, pp. 5, 8
Romali Brothers, performers, p. 45
Ronstrum. Rex Ronstrum, musician, p. 12
Rossi. Joe Rossi, band leader, pp. 10-11, 14
Russell Bros. Pan Pacific Circus, p. 2 (cover illustration)
Salter. James M. Salter, 24-hour man, p. 12
Scarfer. Alex. Scarfer, rider, p. 43
Schearer. Ed Schearer, sideshow musician, p. 12
Schuler. Charles B. Schuler, press agent, pp. 6, 11, 14
Schuler. Virginia Schuler, radio & schools, pp. 6, 11
Sells. Allen Sells, owner, p. 45
Sells. William Sells, performer, p. 45
Sells Bros. Enormous Railroad Shows, p. 45 (illustration)
Shaw. Louis Shaw, musician, p. 6
Shay. Joe Shay, musician, pp. 19, 20
Shurr. Buck Shurr, performer, p. 9
Simpson. Jack Simpson, advance, p. 11
Sims. Emmett W. Sims, general agent, press, pp. 4-5, 7-8
Slayman Ali, front door, p. 12
Smiga. Joe Smiga, concessions, pp. 5, 11
Smith. Charles Smith, boss canvasman, p. 20
Smith. Frank Smith, owner, pp. 19, 20
Smith. Jack S. Smith, office manager, treasurer, pp. 5, 7
Smith. Marvin Smith, sideshow manager, pp. 10-12
Sommers. Ellsworth Sommers or Ellsworth W. Somers, “Slim,” contracting agent, pp. 6, 8
Stahlman. See Sturmak
Stawker. Archie Stawker, owner, p. 17
Stawker’s New England Circus, p. 17
Steel. L. S. Steel, business manager, pp. 39, 40
Stirk Family, performers, p. 45
Stubbs. E. E. Stubbs, marksman, p. 41
Sturmak. Arthur Sturmak (also Arthur Stahlman), president, general manager, pp. 4-7, 9-15 (photograph)
Sturmak. Bernard Sturmak (also Stahlman), secretary, brother of Arthur Sturmak, pp. 4, 9-11
Sturmak. Hyman Sturmak (also Stahlman), vice-president, counsel, brother of Arthur Sturmak, pp. 4-5, 9-13, 15
Stuz. Jonil Stuz, ménage, p. 6
Sullivan. Joe Sullivan, advertising, pp. 5, 12
Sweet. Ben Sweet, water-walker, p. 17
Symph. Themla Symph, sideshow performer, p. 12
Taliaferro. Gus Taliaferro, concessions, front door, husband of Ritta Biller, pp. 5, 11
Taliaferro. Ritta Taliaferro, ladders, ménage, elephant act, pp. 6, 10-11, 13
Tatnall. Sam Tatnall, bareback rider, p. 36
Taylor. Bruce Taylor, clown, p. 6
Taylor. Chuck Taylor, cookhouse steward, p. 5
Taylor. Ellias Taylor, clown, p. 6
Thomas. Ben Thomas, advance, p. 11
Thompson. Frank Thompson, musician, p. 6
Toina. Mille Toina, high wire, p. 47
Torelli. Mme. Torelli, dogs & ponies, liberty horses, p. 14
Townsend. Eddie Townsend, musician, p. 19
Triska Troupe, high wire,p. 14
Tuila, wire act, p. 38
Tupper. Waldo Tupper, staff, p. 2
Turner. Timothy Turner, bareback rider, p. 36
Twila Family, unicycle, p. 38
Upperman. Wesley Upperman, sideshow performer, p. 12
Vander Barbette Girls, performers, p. 14
Volante. Francine Volante, cloud swing, p. 14
Wagran. George Wagran, asst. concessions, p. 11
Wahmund. Karl Wahmund, musician, p. 6
Wallace. Mrs. Wallace, trapeze, p. 45
Wallace, Mr. & Mrs. Wallace, trapeze, pp. 43, 45
Watkins. Buddy Watkins, son of Ira Watkins, pp. 22, 23
Watkins. Ira Watkins, chimps, pp. 22, 23 (photograph)
Webb. Mary Webb, sideshow fat girl, p. 7
West. Cotton West, elephants, p. 9
Williams. Ida Williams, fat woman, p. 38
Williams. Pat O’Reilly Williams, performer, p. 14
Wills. John Wills, head groom, p. 11
Wolthing. Freddy Wolthing, unicycle, p. 14
Wolthing. Helen Wolthing, cloud swing, unicycle, p. 14
Woolrich. Carl Woolrich, band leader, p. 17
Wright. Norma Wright, performer, p. 14
Yacopis, tetterboard, perch, p. 14
Yankee Smith Circus & Card Bros., p. 19
Yankee Smith’s One Ring Circus, p. 20
Zenobia, catapult, p. 38
Zelda, sideshow performer, p. 7
Zellharts, sway pole, p. 14
Zerate. M’lle. Zerate, performer, p. 38
Zerbinis (Remo, Benny, Tripoli, Chata, Cosetta), p. 6
Zini Family, performers, p. 38
Zola, wire act, trapeze, pp. 38-40
Zolu. Ella Zolu, high wire, p. 38
Zorilla. Argente Zorilla, performer, p. 38
Name Index, November-December 1989
Bandwagon, Vol. 33, No. 6 (Nov-Dec), 1989. Entries with information in parentheses after the page number(s) include textual information plus photo(s) and/or other visual media. Not included are the online articles and names of individuals and concerns not related to the circus or carnival, etc. There will be spelling and typographical errors. Order back issues
Adam Forepaugh's Greatest Show, pp. 74-77 (illustrations)
Agilas. Les Agilas, acrobats, p. 55
Alexander. Fay Alexander, trapeze, p. 41
Alger. D. G. Alger, advance, p. 82
American Circus Corporation, p. 4
Andrex, chair balance, p. 55
Armes. John Armes, clown, p. 83
Artonys, trapeze, pp. 40-41
Ashton. Frank Ashton, aerial, p. 77
Avalon. Faye Avalon, clown, p. 51
Barratte Troupe, jugglers, pp. 50, 51
Barres. Joseph Barres, dogs, p. 77
Barrett. Sheldon H. Barrett, manager, p. 78 (photo)
Bartino. Signor Bartino, fire eater, magic, p. 83
Bass. Charles Bass, musician, p. 51
Bates. Jacob Bates, rider, pp. 60, 61
Beach. James M. Beach, advance, p. 55
Beagles. Harry Beagles, showman, p. 25
Beatty. Clyde Beatty, animal trainer, pp. 4-17 (photos, illustrations)
Beatty. Ernestine Beatty, p. 7
Becker. Ben Becker, band leader, pp. 81, 82
Behrs. Flying Behrs, trapeze, p. 40
Ben Hamid Arabs, performers, p. 47 (photo)
Bennett. Sam Bennett, leaper, p. 83
Bentley. Tommy Bentley, announcer, wire, pp. 50, 51, 52
Biller Bros. Circus, pp. 29, 50-54 (photos, illustration)
Biller. Betty Biller (Betty Sturmak), equestrian dir., pp. 55, 57
Billetti high wire troupe, p. 41 (photo)
Bolanos. Maria Elana Bolanos, ladder act, pp. 51, 52-53
Bonhomme. Sig Bonhomme, p. 29
Braden. Frank Braden, p. 5
Bradna. Fred Bradna, p. 9
Bray. Jack Bray, trapeze, pp. 40, 41 (photo)
Brazil Brothers, acrobats, p. 77
Brooks. Bob Brooks, trapeze, p. 38
Brown. Robert Brown ("Bones"), trapeze, pp. 37, 38, 40, 41 (photos)
Bruce. Vera Bruce, aerial, p. 47 (photo)
Buffington. Johnny Buffington, clown, p. 51
Capell Bros. show, p. 28
Circus Nigh Club, p. 37
Circus Saints and Sinner, pp. 13-14
Clarke. Ernestine Clarke, trapeze, p. 67 (photo)
Clarke. Parley Clarke, p. 67
Clere. Les Clere, casting act, p. 55
Codona. Alfredo Codona, pp. 4, 5, 10, 14, 47 (photos)
Col. Foster's New York Circus, pp. 82, 83 (illustration)
Col. Giles' Great World's Fair show, pp. 78, 80
Cole & Walters show, p. 28
Concello. Art Concello, trapeze, pp. 36, 41
Cooper. Courtney Riley Cooper, p. 5 (photo)
Cooper. Tex Cooper, band, p. 26
Coriell. Everett Coriell, head slide, p. 51
Costello. Edna Costello, ponies, p. 84
Cowan. William Cowan, legal adjuster, pp. 51, 53, 55
Crocker. Jimmy Crocker, trapeze, p. 41
Croutcher. Clarence Croutcher ("Kayo"), trapeze, pp. 37, 38, 39, 40 (photo)
Croutcher. Irwin Croutcher ("Bosco"), trapeze, pp. 37, 38, 39, 40 (photo)
Curtis. C. D. Curtis, show organizer, trapeze, pp. 36, 39
Cutts. Billy Cutts, clown, p. 83
Cutts. Mr. & Mrs. Cutts, trapeze, p. 83
Cutts. Nellie Cutts, performer, p. 83
Darian. Phyllis Darian, dancer, p. 51
Davenport. Ben Davenport, showman, p. 26
Davenport. Lou Davenport, rider, p. 47 (photo)
Davis. A. C. Davis, press agent, pp. 74, 75, 76
Day. Elden Day, performer, p. 36
DeForrest. James DeForrest, advance, p. 55
Deisler. Roy Diesler, trapeze, p. 38
Depression, effect on circuses, performers, p. 4
Devere. Madame Devere, bearded woman, p. 83
Diano. Tony Diano, p. 57
Doss. Agnes Doss, trapeze, p. 38
Doss. Bert Doss, trapeze, pp. 37, 38
Drouget Troupe, juggling, iron jaw, p. 51
Du Bois. Emma Du Bois, wire, p. 77
Dunbar & Vernon, riders, p. 76
Duwards. Flying Duwards, p. 41
Editha. Madame Editha, rider, pp. 82, 83
Elbe. Mdlle. Elbe, wire, p. 82
Elephant, Bolivar, pp. 74, 75 (illustration)
Elephant, Jumbo, pp. 78-79 (photos)
Elephant, Modoc, p. 55
Elephant, Pinto, p. 54
Elephant, Sullivan, p. 76
Elephant, Xerxes, pp. 77, 78
Emerson. Cleon Emerson, treasurer, p. 51
Enos. Gene Enos, performer, p. 37
Estrada Sisters, acrobats, p. 55
Evans. Harriet Evans, performer, p. 7
Faulks. Mr. Faulks, rider, p. 60
Fellows. Dexter Fellows, publicity, pp. 4, 5, 13
Fisher. Connie Fisher, trapeze, p. 40
Fisher. Edith Fisher, trapeze, p. 40
Fisher. Frank C. Fisher, owner, p. 25
Fleming. Evelyn Fleming, trapeze, p. 40
Fleming. Herb Fleming, trapeze, p. 40
Fleming. Mal Fleming, agent, p. 52
Fleming. Malcolm Fleming, general agent, p. 51
Fleming. Rose Fleming, trapeze, p. 40
Flemings. Flying Flemings, p. 40
Floyd. Don Floyd, flying act, p. 51
Flying LaVans, pp. 36-38 (photos)
Foreman. Clyde Foreman, trapeze, p. 38
Foreman. Ed Foreman aka Ed LaMar, trapeze, p. 38
Foreman. Harry Foreman aka Harry LaMar, trapeze, pp. 38, 40, 41
Forepaugh. Adam Forepaugh Jr., elephant act, pp. 76, 77
Foster. Col. Foster, owner, pp. 81, 82
Foster. George Foster, advertising rep., p. 51
Fouin. Alma Fouin, trapeze, p. 40
Freeman. Bill Freeman, high wire, p. 41
Gardner. Christopher H. Gardner, rider, pp. 60-61 (illustrations)
Gaskill. Ira Gaskill, clown, p. 51
Gebhart. James Gebhart, advance, p. 55
Genders. Harold Genders ("Tuffy"), performer, pp. 36, 41
Gene Holter Trained Wild Animal Show, pp. 66, 67, 68 (photo, illustration)
Gibson. Jack Gibson, ring stock, p. 69
Goebel. Kathy Goebel, owner, p. 64
Goebel. Louis Goebel, owner, p. 64
Gonzales. Henri Gonzales and son, riders, p. 84
Gray. Eddie Gray, tickets, p. 55
Graybeal. Walt Graybeal, performer, pp. 35-40 (photo, portrait)
Green. Fred Green, trapeze, pp. 36, 37
Green. Harry Green, trapeze, pp. 36, 37
Green. Howard Green, trapeze, pp. 36, 37
Gregory. Chester Gregory, sideshow mgr., pp. 50, 51
Gregory. Sylvia Gregory, iron jaw, ladders, pp. 50, 51
Gumpertz. Samuel Gumpertz, manager, p. 13
Gunnells. Tom Gunnells, advance, p. 55
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus, pp. 7, 16 (illustration)
Hale. Tige Hale, band leader, p. 55
Hall. Marie Hall, snakes, p. 51
Hall. Paul Hall, treasurer, office, pp. 50, 51, 55
Harris. Signor Harris, performer, p. 82
Hart. Harry Hart, concert performer, p. 52
Harvey. Velma Harvey, trapeze, p. 38
Hayes. Estelle Hayes, Hawaiian Troupe, p. 52
Hebeler. Eddie Hebeler aka Eddie Billetti, high wire, pp. 40-41
Herbert. Dorothy Herbert, horse trainer, performer, pp. 63-69 (photo)
Heussaburro Sam, juggler, p. 77
Higginbotham. Forrest Higginbotham, trapeze, p. 40
Higginbotham. Glen Higginbotham, trapeze, p. 40
Holter. Gene Holter, animals, pp. 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69 (photo, illustration)
Howard Y. Bary's British African Zoo Train, p. 28
Howe's Famous Hippodrome Circus, pp. 28, 29, 53-57 (photos, illustrations)
Hughes. Charles Hughes, rider, p. 60
Hunter's Consolidated Shows, pp. 80, 81
Ikao. Tanit Ikao, concert performer, p. 52 (photo)
Irvine. Jean Irvine, rider, p. 76
Ivanoff. Josephine Ivanoff, wire, p. 55
J. T. Johnson & Co.'s Amphitheater, pp, 83, 84 (illustrations)
James T. Johnson & Co.'s Great Western Circus, pp. 79-85 (illustrations)
Jerome. Paul Jerome, clown, p. 47 (photo)
Johnson Sisters, performers, p. 82
Johnson, Simpson & Co.'s Circus, p. 83
Johnson. Edna Johnson, ponies, pp. 82, 83
Johnson. Ella Johnson, performer, pp. 80, 82, 83
Johnson. James T. Johnson, showman, pp. 79, 80
Johnson. Mrs. Johnson, singer, p. 80
Jones. Al Jones, clown, p. 51
Julian. Alfred S. Julian, attorney, p. 50
Kabowls. Mlle. Kabowls, performer, p. 76
Kali. Luana Kali, Hawaiian Troupe, p. 51
Kamael. Mona Kamael, Hawaiian Troupe, p. 51
Kamaukua. Duke Kamauka, Hawaiian Troupe, pp. 51, 52
Kelly-Miller Circus, pp. 28, 29
Kennard. A. W. Kennard, performer, p. 63-69 (photo)
Ki Gor. Prince Ki Gor, performer, pp. 50, 52
King. Faith King, performer, p. 55
Kitchen. Tom Kitchen, trapeze, pp. 36, 37 (photo)
Ko-Kin-Seg-A-Wao, p. 77
Kuzmicz. Steve Kuzmicz, brigade mgr., p. 51
LaClaires. Flying LaClaires or LeClaires, p. 40
LaFramboise. Pierre LaFramboise, trapeze, p. 40
Laird. Horace Laird, clown, p. 51
Lake. Emma Lake, rider, p. 77
LaMars. Flying LaMars, trapeze, p. 38
Larey. Wayne Larey, trapeze, pp. 36, 41
LaVan. Amy LaVan, trapeze, pp. 36, 37 (photo)
LaVan. Harry LaVan ("Pappy"), trapeze, pp. 36, 37, 38 (photo)
LaVan. Harry LaVan, trapeze, p. 36 (photo)
Lee. Pollie Lee, rider, p. 77
Leon. Signor Leon, rider, pp. 82, 83
Leopold Brothers, acrobats, p. 77
Lerbey, bar act, p. 82
Lewis. Bill Lewis, clown, p. 51
Lewis. Irene Lewis, musician, p. 51
Lewis. R. V. Lewis, band leader, pp. 51, 55
Lietzel. Lillian Leitzel, aerial, pp. 4, 47 (photo)
Lillie. Gordon Lillie (Pawnee Bill), showman, p. 37
Loter. Happy Loter, sideshow owner, pp. 27, 28
Loter. Marie Loter, sideshow owner, pp. 27, 28, 29
Louproil. George Louproil, business mgr., pp. 84, 85
Lucas Brothers, rola bola, p. 55
Lucas. Buck Lucas, wild west, pp. 54, 55 (photo)
Lucas. Mason Lucas, wild west, p. 55
Lynn. Jackie Lynn, clown, p. 51
Mackey. Harvey Mackey, dogs, p. 83
Mahan. Mickie Mahan, trapeze, p. 40
Majiltons, performers, p. 77
Malman. Manny Malman, concessions, p. 55
Mannos, performer, p. 55
Marion. Mr. Marion, trapeze, p. 82
Marquis. George Marquis, announcer, pp. 54, 55
Marsh. Pete Marsh, superintendent, p. 51
Martine. La Martine Brothers, acrobats, pp. 76-77
Massey. Estelle Massey, Hawaiian Troupe, p. 52
McCarty. Charley McCarty, clown, p. 77
McCoy. Jim McCoy, clown, p. 51
McCree. Isobel McCree, rider, p. 46 (photo)
McCree. Reno McCree, rider, p. 46 (photo)
McIntosh. Dave McIntosh, mechanical supt., p. 51
McIntosh. Deacon McIntosh, mechanical supt., p. 51
McIntosh. Flo McIntosh, ponies, wire, pp. 50, 51
McIntosh. G. W. McIntosh, showman, p. 25
McKinstrey. John McKinstrey, band leader, p. 83
Melzora. Buster Melzora, trapeze, p. 38
Menter. A. E. Menter, band leader, p. 77
Miller. Frank Miller, horses, p. 47 (photo)
Miller. Joseph C. Miller, owner, p. 46 (photo)
Milligan. T. Milligan, magic, p. 51
Millman. Bird Millman, wire, p. 46 (photo)
Morales. Teresa Morales, ladder act, p. 51
Morrison. Charles Morrison, contortion, pp. 83, 84
Murphey. Ed. Murphey, comedy, p. 82
Murphy. D. D. Murphy, showman, p. 25
Murray. James Murray, clown, p. 82
Navarro Brothers, perch, pp. 51, 55 (photo)
Nelsons, trapeze, p. 83
Noble. Charles Noble, trapeze, p. 38
O'Harris. William O'Harris, elephant act, p. 51
O'Malley. Blackie O'Malley, sideshow canvas, p. 55
Olson. Jim Olson, trapeze, p. 41
Orton's Anglo American Circus, p. 82
Pallenberg. Madam Pallenberg, bear act, p. 47 (photo)
Partello. Marion Partello, ponies, rider, p. 51
Partello. Win Partello, general supt., pp. 50, 51
Perriene. Dave Perriene, showman, p. 25
Pierce. Franklin Pierce, knife thrower, p. 51
Pool. Thomas Pool, rider, p. 60
Poplin. Tommy Poplin, electrician, p. 51
Powell. Lee Powell, clown, p. 83
Pressley. Jerry Pressley, ladder act, p. 51
Price. Blackie Price, props, p. 55
Primrose & Pickett, trapeze, p. 77
Pringle & Morey's dog act, p. 51
Probasco. Louis Probasco, performer, p. 39
Proskie, bird trainer, p. 63
Rankin. Elmo Rankin, trapeze, p. 40
Rappert. Sam Rappert, asst. manager, p. 55
Ray. Barbara Ray, performer, p. 26
Ray. Rube Ray, clown, pp. 26, 29
Reiner. Francis Reiner ("Gooch"), trapeze, pp. 38, 39
Remo, juggler, p. 55
Reppert. Tex Reppert, tickets, p. 51
Rettig. John Rettig, spectacle producer, p. 2
Reynoso Trio, trapeze, p. 55
Richandson. Jazz Lips Richandson, musician, p. 51
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, pp. 4, 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15 (illustrations)
Ringling Bros. Circus, p. 2, front cover (poster)
Ringling. John Ringling, p. 13
Roach. O. Roach, electrician, p. 55
Robbins. Hank Robbins, trapeze, p. 39
Roberta & Rolon, iron jaw, p. 51
Roberto, aerial, p. 55
Robinson. James Robinson, equestrian, p. 77
Robinson. Noah Robinson, musician, p. 51
Rogers. Walter Rogers, mechanic, pp. 54, 55
Rolland. George Rolland, rider, p. 76
Rolland. Lizzie Rolland, rider, p. 76
Rolland. Madam Rolland, rider, p. 76
Rollins. Billy Rollins, clown, p. 77
Rolon. Pepo Rolon, clown, p. 51
Rolon. Robert Rolon, aerial, p. 52
Ronna. Grace Ronna, rola bola, p. 51
Rose Marie, sideshow performer, p. 51
Rose. Pearl Rose, dancer, p. 51
Rossi. Joe Rossi, band leader, pp. 50, 52
Royal Japanese Circus, p. 77
Ruble & Marmes, contortion, p. 83
Ruble. Henrietta Ruble, performer, p. 84
Rubyette, tetterboard, p. 51
Rumble. Red Rumble, general agent, pp. 28, 29
S. H. Barrett's Circus, pp. 77-78 (illustration)
Sadler. Tom B. Sadler or Saddler, press agent, pp. 80, 83
Schneck. Gene Schneck, performer, p. 55
Schuler. Charles Schuler, press rep., pp. 50, 51
Schuler. Virginia Schuler, radio, schools, pp. 50, 51
Scott. Dewey Scott, liberty horses, p. 51
Sells. Allen Sells, showman, p. 75
Sharpe. John Sharpe, rider, p. 60
Shattuck, juggler, p. 77
Shepherd. Frank Shepherd, trapeze, p. 37
Showers. Frank Showers, performer, p. 83
Shufflin' Sam, musician, p. 51
Siegrist. Charles Siegrist, trapeze, p. 6
Siegrist. Toto Siegrist, p. 38
Simpson. Chas. Simpson, trained horses, pp. 82, 83
Slayman Ali, equestrian dir., pp. 50, 51, 55
Sleeter. Eldred Sleeter ("Red"), tumbling act, trapeze, pp. 36, 38
Sleeter. Jeannie Sleeter, trapeze, p. 41
Sleeter. Mitzi Sleeter, trapeze, p. 38
Smiga. Martha Smiga, wire, pp. 51, 55
Snyder Bros. Circus (various titles), p. 25
Snyder. Emmett Snyder aka Tiger Bill, owner, p. 25
Snyder. Leo Snyder aka Young Tiger Bill, owner, performer, pp. 25-29 (photo)
Snyder. Leon Snyder aka Tex Leon, management, pp. 26, 29
Sparton Family, dog act, p. 55
Sparton. Orlo Sparton, clown, p. 55
Spectacle, Jerusalem and the Crusades, p. 2
Stark. Mabel Stark, tigers, p. 46 (photo)
Stevens Bros. Circus, p. 29
Stevens. Robert Stevens ("Little Bob"), showman, p. 29
Stevenson. Syd A. Stevenson, press, schools, pp. 51, 54, 55
Stickney. Robert Stickney, rider, p. 77
Stow. James Stow, equestrian dir., p. 77
Strit. Phil Strit, promotional dir., p. 55
Sturmak. Arthur Sturmak, owner, pp. 50, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57
Sturmak. Bernard Sturmak, press, pp. 50, 51
Sturmak. Hyman Sturmak, owner, pp. 50, 51, 53, 54, 55, 57
Sturmaks, p. 29
Sullivan. Paul Sullivan's Flying Sullivans, p. 38
Sweeney. Andy Sweeney, performer, p. 77
Taliaferro. Gus Taliaferro, front door, auditor, pp. 51, 55
Taliaferro. Ritta Biller Taliaferro or Rita, ladder act, ponies, pp. 51, 55, 57 (photo)
Taylor. Chuck Taylor, chef, p. 52
Taylor. Sam Taylor, boss canvas, p. 55
Three Aces, trapeze, pp. 37-38, 39
Tiger Bill's Wild West show, pp. 25-29 (photos, illustration)
Tilford. Hooks Tilford, musician, p. 51
Tuonsha. Madame Tuonsha, aerial, p. 77
Valdo. Pat Valdo, p. 5
Valentine. Bill Valentine, trapeze, p. 36
Valentine. Fred Valentine, trapeze, p. 36
Valentine. George Valentine, trapeze, p. 36
Valentine. Roy Valentine, trapeze, p. 36
Vargas. Clifford E. Vargas, showman, p. 62 (photo)
Voise. Eileen Voise, trapeze, p. 38
Voise. Harold Voise Troupe, trapeze, p. 38
Voise. Harold Voise, trapeze, p. 38
Wallace Bros. Circus, p. 26
Wallenda. Helen Wallenda, p. 47 (photo)
Waller. Charles Waller aka Charles Fisher, trapeze, pp. 38, 40
Ward. Billy Ward, trapeze, p. 41
Wenger. Paul Wenger, concessions, p. 55
West. Lon West, business mgr., p. 85
Whiteside. Tommy Whiteside, clown, p. 51
Wilson. Jerry Wilson, trapeze, pp. 38, 40
Wilson. Tim Wilson, trapeze, p. 40
Wirth. May Wirth, rider, p. 47 (photo)
World Jungle Compound, p. 64 (photo)
YMCA Circus, pp. 35-36, 39-40
Zacchini. Hugo Zacchini, cannon act, p. 9
Zobriskie. Sylvia Zobriskie, Circassian, p. 83
Zomarra. Mlle. Zomarra, snakes, p. 84
Zurella. George Zurella, wire, p. 77
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