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Newspaper
Comet
Location
Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1899
Page
4
For three quarters of a century South residents have cherished the John Robinson Show as a beloved pastime. Generations recall the show with fond loyalty, and now, after a long absence during which it grew in merit and size, it returns to Johnson City with tenfold splendor.
John Robinson presents a universal public celebrated exhibition featuring Solomon temple Queen of Sheba and a trio of circuses with three rings three menageries and a colossal aquarium. For 76 years across three generations the organization toured every state under the banner of John Robinson guaranteeing unique, magnificent and varied entertainment.
A circus touts unmatched investment with over $100,000 spent on the production Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. It claims the show features the most lavish tableaux cages and dens, costlier costumes, and more scenery than any major exhibition, with 100 of America's most beautiful dancing girls.
The circus presents a new act traveling from Europe and America that will maze and startle audiences with the most novel horseback riding. Ten to twelve of the world’s greatest championship equestrians perform in three rings simultaneously, a fresh original feature for this show.
Obituary notes John Price Akard born November 23, 1879 died July 8, 1809. He joined Christ in January 1800, belonged to Methodist and Union Baptist Sunday School, praised for virtue and service. A memorial resolution requests publication and records, while a poem honors his life and notes family and Christian influence.
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