Bills v. City of Goshen

Olds, J. —

On the 19th day of January, 1885, the common council of the city of Goshen passed the following ordinance:

“ Ordinance No. 55.

In relation to licensing shows and other amusements.

“ Section 1. It shall not be lawful for any person to own, conduct or manage for gain, within the city, any theater, circus, caravan, roller skating-rink, or other exhibition, show or amusement, or exhibit any natural or artificial curiosities, Or panorama or other show or device of any kind, or give any concert or other musical entertainment without a license! Provided, That for musical parties or concerts,…