Tag Archives: Wild West

Quote Du Jour

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: A description of Wichita would be incomplete without a notice of the notorious dance house on the west side of the river, kept by that singular personage ROWDY JOE, or Joseph Lowe, his real name. Joe has been … Continue reading →

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The Law West of the Pecos

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Click on the image to enlarge. Judge Roy Bean, known as the “Law West of the Pecos,” holding court in the town of Langtry, Texas in 1900. Pictured is the trial of a horse thief. The courthouse doubled … Continue reading →