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| Eldora Park Historical Photos |
| History of the Park |
| Events, Outings and Picnics |
| Advertisements |
| Artifacts |
| Articles about Eldora Park |
| Events, Outings and Picnics As reported in local newspapers |
| 1904 | ||||||
| Picnics |
Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent, retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | July 13 |
Show at Eldora Tonight Free vaudeville show by George Burghard, the “greatest slackwire artist and comedean.” Daily Independent, July 15, 1904 |
August 14 |
Eldora Jubilee Campmeeting Annual jubilee campmeeting Sunday August 14 and continuing two Sundays. Thousands of “white and colored people” expected to attend. Mrs. Rose Hammond Lee of Salem Ohio will sing. Preachers include Rev. B. R. Lee, Rev. Dr. W. S. Lowry and Rev. Broad-Ax Smith. Daily Independent, July 30, 1904 |
Sept 26 |
Stockholder Reception
Collection of Robert R. Rockwell |
Oct 22, 24 |
BIG SALE OF LOTS AT ELDORA PARK. Wanner Land Company to Have Big time on October 22 and 24 - Ox Roast One of the Features. Wanner Land Company sponsors Ox roast during their fall sale of lots in honor of patrons. Daily Independent, October 14, 1904 |
| 1905 | ||||||
| Picnics |
Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent, retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | June 3 |
Free Concert at Eldora Park. Monessen Italian Citizens Band. Imperial Quartette Daily Independent, June 2, 1905 |
June 19 |
BELLE VERNON BRIEFS Belle Vernon Italian band gives a concert. The band is considered the best in this locality. Daily Independent, June 19, 1905 |
June 26 |
At Eldora Next Week At 150 feet in mid air, M’lle Luellita performs head stands and other feats “in the most artistic manner” every evening for one week at 7:30 and Sunday afternoon. The act was featured last season at Dreamland, Coney Island. Daily Independent, June 23, 1905 |
July 4 |
OBJECTED TO THE SIGN Carrie Nation delivered two lectures yesterday to several thousand people from surrounding towns. On the street car on her way to Pittsburgh from Eldora Park after her lectures, Nation caused a scene when she ripped off and tore to pieces a street car advertisement for beer that had been altered by “some wag” from “Drunk by all nations” to “Drunk by Carrie nation.” Daily Independent, July 5, 1905 RESENTED THE JOKE. Mrs. Carrie Nation Tears Down Beer Ad. in Trolley Car. After delivering two lectures at Eldora Park, Carrie Nation created excitement on a Pittsburgh and Charleroi street car by tearing down a sign advertising beer that someone had changed to read, “Drunk by Carrie Nation,” and had drawn a row of hatchets on the sign. Passengers cheered as she tore the sign to pieces. Indiana Evening Gazette, July 10, 1905 Carrie Nation in a speech at Eldora Park, “censured” president Roosevelt and the Republican party for their attitude on the “liquor question.” Daily Independent, July 10, 1905 In 1911, a notice in the Daily Independent saying that Carrie Nation was dying mentioned that she had appeared one season at Eldora Park. Daily Independent, January 31, 1911 |
July 19 |
At Eldora Park this Week The Juggling Borks will be performing their marvelous juggling act demonstrating dexterity in manipulating different articles every evening this week. Daily Independent, July 19, 1905 |
July 28 |
Champion Balloonist Prof. W. J. McKinney, champion balloonist of Chicago makes ascensions at 7:30 p.m. each day this week. Daily Independent, July 28, 1905 |
August 2 |
At the Park. The two Cleodoras made their first appearance in “The Ride for Life” the most sensational act at the park this year. Daily Independent, August 2, 1905 |
August 10 |
Labor Day at Eldora Park The popular picnic grounds will be crowded with miners and their families on their great Labor Holiday.. Sports will include foot races and pole climbing. Dancing will begin at 1 p.m. The Colonial Quartette of Pittsburg will give two concerts on Sunday. Daily Independent, September 2, 1905 |
Sept 22 |
Booker T. Washington The famed Negro, Booker T. Washington, was the main speaker at a rally held by The Monongahela Valley Emancipation Association in Eldora Park on Friday, Sept. 22, 1905. Daily Independent, December 4, 1962 |
| 1907 | |||
| Picnics |
Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent, retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | May 31 |
Charleroi Mail, May 29, 1907 |
June |
Vaudeville at Eldora Vaudeville pavilion at Eldora Park is producing three act vaudeville performances each week. Acts include Raymond and Hess, singer Belle Browdon, and Alving & Keene comedy acrobatic act. Daily Independent, June 13, 1907 |
| 1908 | May 28 |
COMMITTEE FOR PICNIC APPOINTED. Annual Outing of School Children to be Held May 28. GOOD MEN SELECTED. To Arrange for Big Affair at Eldora Park This Spring. Thursday May 28 chosen for School Children’s Annual picnic one day after school closing. Treasurer of the picnic board, George S. Might reported that $255.13 was received last year, $243.63 was spent, leaving balance of $11.50. Charleroi Mail, April 29, 1908 |
| 1910 | |||||
| Picnics |
Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent and the Charleroi Mail retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | ||||
| 1911 | ||||
| Picnics |
Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent and the Charleroi Mail retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | July 4 |
ARMIES PREPARE TO DO BATTLE ON THE FOURTH. Force to Mobilize in Charleroi This Evening. WILL ENCAMP AT ELDORA. Night to be Spent by Military Companies at Site of Tomorrow’s War In connection with the Fourth of July, several military companies will participate in sham battles. Commander-in-chief will be Capt Gustave Schaaf, of Donora, a Philippine Veteran, division commander will be Jacob Harshman, of Millsboro, formerly of Charleroi, also a Philippine Veteran. Brownsville Light Infantry, Charleroi, Monongahela, Monessen and Donora companies and the Belle Vernon Rifles will also participate. Charleroi Mail, July 3, 1911 ELDORA PARK WILL BE MECCA TOMORROW In addition to the sham battle, events will include dancing, roller coaster, merry-go-round, bamboo slide, basket picnics, and a grand fireworks display. Charleroi Mail, July 3, 1911 WILL ATTEMPT FLIGHT FROM MONESSEN TO ELDORA ON TUESDAY Balloonist C. H. Overmeyer will ascend in Monessen and descend near Eldora Park. The previous Sunday, Overmeyer attempted the flight, but due to wind and air currents, he had to make a parachute jump just before the balloon dropped into the river below Lock 4. Charleroi Mail, July 3, 1911 |
July 9 |
Quartet at Park Sunday The Liberty Comedy Quartet performed two concerts. Charleroi Mail, July 10, 1911 |
July 12 |
CHURCH HAS AN OUTING. Eldora Park Scene of St. Jerome's Picnic today. HUNT JIMMY VALENTINE Amusements include “hunt for Jimmie Valentine.” Much interest is manifested in the search for Jimmie Valentine the elusive individual who has figured extensively in many search contests for the Pittsburg Leader. Jimmie is to mingle with the crown, and the luck person who locates him will be paid $25. Charleroi Mail, July 12, 1911 |
July 20 |
CHARLEROI BRIGADE ANNOUNCES FIRST DANCE OF SUMMER Wheeler's orchestra will at the informal dance. Charleroi Mail, July 12, 1911 |
July 23 |
CAMPMEETING FEATURE AT PARK SUNDAY Campmeeting held by “colored people of the community.” Gospel and jubilee song services, preaching, eminent divines and various colored choirs of the valley will be features. Charleroi Mail, July 22, 1911 |
Sept 14 |
MONESSEN CLUB TO DANCE AT ELDORA Last summer dance 8 to 12 PM. Music by Wheeler’s orchestra Daily Independent, September 8, 1911 |
July 23 |
GERTRUDE BRESLAU HUNT of Chicago, Ill., the great lecturer and author will lecture on “The Battle for Bread is the Issue” Will debate Hon. Edward Callahan, candidate for democratic nomination for Sheriff of Washington County on “Resolved, that Socialism is the only solution for the prevention of crime.” Daily Independent, September 23, 1911 |
| 1912 | ||||
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Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent and the Charleroi Mail, retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | |||
| 1913 | |||||||||
| Picnics |
Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent and the Charleroi Mail retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | May 15 |
ELDORA PARK OPENING AN EVENT OF MAY 15. Amusement Place Being Put in Shape. Four Big School Picnics Among Events Booked for Early Season Manager Tom P. Sloan and Assistant Manager Roy S. Sharpnack announce extensive improvements to the Park including a brick walk from the street car station to the dancing pavilion, renovations and repainting of all buildings, and additional lights strung. School picnics scheduled are Monessen on May 23, Donora on May 27, Monongahela will follow, and Charleroi on June 3. Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins will conduct dancing school on Monday nights. Charleroi Mail, May 10, 1913 |
June 15 |
Socialists to Gather on June 15 Mother Jones known for her efforts in the West Virginia coal strike, and Socialist organizer and scholar, George R. Kirkpatrick will make addresses. Charleroi Mail, May 23, 1913
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June 8 |
“MOTHER” JONES SCORES WEST VA. COAL BARONS. Aged and Militant Woman Labor Leader Makes Vigorous Speech at Eldora Park at Gathering of Tri-County Socialists. FLAYS EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIARY Mother Jones, over 81 years old, spoke to about 3,000 people. She recounted the acts of tyrannous brutality that she witnessed in the mining camps of West Virginia during her residence there...She urged the working class to arouse from its lethargy and shake off the chains of wage slavery. George R. Kirkpatrick author of the book “War, What For?” spoke on the causes of war and how the laboring man might look for relief. Charleroi Mail, June 9, 23, 1913 CROWDS LISTEN TO SPEAKERS “Mother” Jones, noted labor leader, addressed a large crowd Sunday evening at the first meeting of the Tri-County Socialist from Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette counties. She was inspiring in her denunciation of certain high officials and their supposed smooth act in compromising the embattled miners after their recent struggle. George R. Kirkpatrick, author of “War, What For?” addressed a large crowd. Daily Independent, June 9, 1913 |
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| 1915 | |||
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Complied from various editions of the Daily Independent and the Charleroi Mail, retrieved from NewspaperARCHIVE.com | ||
| 1918 | July 4 | 
Daily Independent, July 4, 1918 |
| 1939 | May 15 |
LAWRENCE WELK AND ORCHESTRA AT ELDORA Lawrence Welk, “a glittering new personality in the musical world” and his orchestra bring champagne music to the dance pavilion, Sunday evening. Frank Lombardo and his orchestra are featured during intermission. Daily Independent, June 3, 1939 |