J.S. (or J.R.) Edwards achieved some fame with his brother in 1897 when they reportedly Brough the first gorilla to America. It reached Boston on Sunday,
May 2nd, but sadly died May 7th.
In the early days of 1905 with his huge snake and animal show Edwards booked many fairs. Officially known as The New York Zoological Company, the show featured apes and other primates, and many snakes, and even a Gila monster.
In August 1910, Edwards ran this ad in the Des Moines Tribune, advertising some cute human-like chimps and “Satan,” the reported largest snake in captivity:
In 1911 Edwards ran this ad looking for a lecturer, and stated “If you cannot remain sober during business hours, don’t write.”
In May 1912 Edwards was with Worthem & Allen Shows in Missouri.
By July Edwards had jumped to Colonel Francis Ferari All New United Shows as they toured Canada.
The New York Clipper reported (borne out by the evidence in this collection): “Doc. Zeno, of the Edwards Animal Show, bills him show like a circus. This is one of the few independent shows that have their own special line of paper.”
In late 1912 Edwards had permanently fixed his show in Seattle, and advertised for performers and workers:
In the early days of 1905 with his huge snake and animal show Edwards booked many fairs. Officially known as The New York Zoological Company, the show featured apes and other primates, and many snakes, and even a Gila monster.
In August 1910, Edwards ran this ad in the Des Moines Tribune, advertising some cute human-like chimps and “Satan,” the reported largest snake in captivity:
In 1911 Edwards ran this ad looking for a lecturer, and stated “If you cannot remain sober during business hours, don’t write.”
In May 1912 Edwards was with Worthem & Allen Shows in Missouri.
By July Edwards had jumped to Colonel Francis Ferari All New United Shows as they toured Canada.
The New York Clipper reported (borne out by the evidence in this collection): “Doc. Zeno, of the Edwards Animal Show, bills him show like a circus. This is one of the few independent shows that have their own special line of paper.”
In late 1912 Edwards had permanently fixed his show in Seattle, and advertised for performers and workers:
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