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Author: ShawnTurney65
Surnames: Aughe
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Just letting you know a bit of info about Paola, KS. (I live in Paola) The James Patterson
Circus was based in Paola, 1912-1925. Patterson built a huge home on the west side of
town, at the intersection where 2 rail lines came together. He also had a track that
branched off the main line, for his 15-car circus train. This location enabled him to
easily travel North/South or East/West. The home is still there and has been restored to
the era when it was built. Now it's a B&B. Many of the circus staff used this base
in Paola as their Winter headquarters during the off-season. Perhaps this is why your
family members were married here.
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