The Tex Ortons

| June 14, 2015

Tex and his family were on the 101 Wild West Show & Circus combined. 1945. We were on the show at that time also.  Jimmy Wood was the owner. It was a revised version of the original 101 in the early 1900’s. I am guessing it was on the road in 1908.  If you go […]

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Knife Throwing Act

| June 14, 2015

I would guess that this act was featured on one of the Wild West type shows. The date most likely late 1800’s or early 1900’s. Their names are unknown to me.

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The Tex Orton Family

| June 1, 2015

I forget the kids name here holding the wipe. I should remember, we used to play together when we were not performing in the show.

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The Orton’s

| May 24, 2015

This is Tex Orton, I remember him from the 101 Wild West Show and Circus, 1945. Sorry for the poor quality of this photo. I do have better ones that I will post.

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Bill Pickett

| January 4, 2013

Bill Pickett was also on the 101 Ranch Wild West Show for a short time in the early 1900’s.

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Dan Dix

| December 29, 2012

I meet this man in 1956 while we were playing Silver City, New Mexico. He and my dad got along famously. The whole afternoon was taken up by remembering the old days of the 101 and as well the 101 in 1945. Dan Dix was a genuine person cowboy and showmen.

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Dan Dix

| December 29, 2012

Dan Dix “The Cowboy Clown”and Joe Lewis seen here in the arena of the 101 Ranch Wild West Show, Early 1900’s. I will guess 1908?

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Dan Dix

| December 29, 2012

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Miller Bros

| November 20, 2012

Thanks Pete for sending this poster and the other photos.

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Annie Oakley

| November 20, 2012

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