Elephant on the Loose

"The quaint old New England village of Bucksport, Me., had a most memorable day on Sunday, July 10. Leon W. Washburn's Circus arrived that morning, and one of the animal men, in the absence of the regular keeper, undertook to remove the elephant Charley (a recent purchase from the Adam Forepaugh Shows) from his car. The elephant stampeded, and for several hours kept the citizens in mortal terror of their lives. Tiring of this sport, Charley started for the country, and would up in a pine woods, with thick and swampy undergrowth. After numerous volunteers had failed, the steward, Tom W. Lawrence, for many years with Barnum & Bailey, and who accompanied that show to London, went after him, and after six hours battle, brought him safe and sound, but somewhat tired."


Source: New York Clipper, July 23, 1892

Leon W. Washburn's Circus: 1892 Maine Route

World Circus Day 2018 Photos Part 5

Part 5 of photos from World Circus Day, April 21, 2018 at the Kora Shrine Circus featuring the Hamid Circus at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine. These photos feature Peter Sturgis and Johnny Rockett.

2018 Schedule of Maine Agricultural Fairs

Garden Bros Circus Presents The Cirque, May 9 & 10

The Cirque will be in Portland, Maine on May 9 and Auburn, Maine on May 10. On both days, the shows will be at 4:30PM and 7:30PM.

"STELLAR ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC presents an all new performance to thrill and amaze you with motorcycles in the Sphere of Fear, Bungee Divers of Crazy Canyon Australia, Triple Wheel of Death, Human Slingshot, contortionist, world famous juggler Pierre, beautiful showgirls in the air, daring Aerialist from Mongolia, Chinese Acrobats, motorcycle in the air balancing on just 1 man, incredible strength hand balancing troupe and a team of the world's funniest clowns.

Expect the unexpected...ALL NEW...

Most outrageous lighting, sound and special effects that will keep the whole family on the edge of their seats."

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World Circus Day 2018 Photos Part 4

Part 4 of photos from World Circus Day, April 21, 2018 at the Kora Shrine Circus featuring the Hamid Circus at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine.

World Circus Day 2018 Photos Part 3

Part 3 of photos from World Circus Day, April 21, 2018 at the Kora Shrine Circus featuring the Hamid Circus at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine.

World Circus Day 2018 Photos Part 2

 Part 2 of photos from World Circus Day, April 21, 2018 at the Kora Shrine Circus featuring the Hamid Circus at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine.

World Circus Day 2018 Photos Part 1

Part 1 of photos from World Circus Day, April 21, 2018 at the Kora Shrine Circus featuring the Hamid Circus at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine.