thecircusblog | September 16, 2008
As you can see, loading up the boat was quite a chore. It would take many hours. Animals, performers & equipment had to go on the same boat. E.K. Fernandez was one of the nicest circus owner I have ever worked for….he was a true gentleman and showman.
thecircusblog | September 2, 2008
Chief Sugarbrown can be seen in the center with the drum. This was a crowd pleaser! It was my favorite part of the show.
thecircusblog | September 2, 2008
This is Chief Sugerbrown, from the Great Cherokee Nation. He and his family of native dancers & stunt riders played a very important part in the show. 101 Ranch Wild West and Circus 1945.
thecircusblog | September 2, 2008
Johnny was one of the best on the slack wire. In this photo he is doing an act called the “drunk”. The antics on the wire were hilarious.
thecircusblog | September 2, 2008
The Tex Orten family was a great western act on the 101, consisting of trick whip cracking and knife throwing.
thecircusblog | August 31, 2008
This is a picture of J.E. Henry’s youngest brother Frank Henry. He was not involved with the circus, but he had a son by the name of Hoyt. Hoyt Henry was a fine musician and played the trumpet with the circus for awhile. For most of his career, he played in Las Vegas as a band leader. He […]
thecircusblog | August 31, 2008
Al’s act was one of a kind. He balanced on a wagon wheel, juggled clubs & hoops, and also did a table rock. A table rock is placing one table on top of the other till you reach…in his act….7 high. Then a chair would be balanced on two legs on top of the tables as Al on the […]
thecircusblog | August 31, 2008
Bertha was oldest of all J.E. Henry’s children . She performed “Iron Jaw” in the show. She also helped in the cook house. Later she was married to Al Conners.
thecircusblog | August 31, 2008
Attractions like this one would sometimes join the J.E Henry show and would become part of his midway. The center banner reads Masons Natureland
thecircusblog | August 31, 2008
These are the cars used by the advance man and the 24 hour man . They would go from town to town ahead of the show and hang paper on barns, fence posts or anywhere you could hang circus advertisement for the show. They also took care of any last minute business and going to the post office, or what ever. […]
