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Hurricane Jack · May 18, 2020

Davis "Dave" Tutt (1839 - 1865)

Killed on the town square by James Butler Hickok.

Tutt family descendants claim the gunfight was not over a gambling debt/pocket watch, or even over Hickok's girlfriend Susanna Moore, but rather over his involvement with Tutt's younger sister Lottie Tutt.

Unmarked for many yrs the family claims the grave marked today is actually the grave of Tutt's uncle of the same name. The younger Davis Tutt lies nearby still unmarked. Cemetery records do not settle the claim.

Among the best to ever play the part of Hickok was Jeff Bridges.

Bamaboots · May 18, 2020

Hurricane Jack said:
Among the best to ever play the part of Hickok was Jeff Bridges.

“He say what horse?”

Hurricane Jack · May 18, 2020

Bamaboots said:
“He say what horse?”

LOL!

And the classic:

(Bartender) " What kind of whiskey do you favor? "

"Carl, I prefer it in a glass. Other than that, it's all good."

humanshoes · May 19, 2020

itsallgood said:
1918

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The flu pandemic of 1918?
Infected a third of the world's population and killed an estimated 50 million people.
With no vaccine to protect against influenza infection and no antibiotics to treat secondary bacterial infections that can be associated with influenza infections, control efforts worldwide were limited to non-pharmaceutical interventions such as isolation, quarantine, good personal hygiene, use of disinfectants, and limitations of public gatherings, which were applied unevenly.
The more things change, the more they stay the same.

Hurricane Jack · May 20, 2020

Jeremiah Daniel "JD" Hylton (1838 - 1915)

Enlisted in the CSA under General Sterling Price in 1861 but soon appeared on Quantrill's roll call. Hylton was severely wounded at Independence, Aug 1862 & convalesced for 6 months before rejoining Quantrill. Hylton was close to Quantrill & was with him, Frank James, Jim Younger & others in KY when Quantrill was back shot by John Langford under Union Captain Edwin Terrell essentially for the bounty since the war had been over for a month, & died 27 days later.

When I think of Hickok, Cody & others I always think of Hylton in this post War pic. A favorite. Typical of the period, I think.

Hurricane Jack · May 21, 2020

Four of Custer's army scouts, 1867. The two on the right are riding mules.

The one on the far right is California Joe, a former mountain man in a bygone era. That may be why he preferred mules.

Hurricane Jack · May 22, 2020

The blood-stained photo of Charlie Bowdre & his wife found on his body after the Garrett posse shot him.

Hurricane Jack · May 24, 2020

Documented photo of Henry "Billy the Kid" McCarty, Richard "Dick" Brewer, & Alex McSween taken shortly before the Lincoln County War.

Just A Hat Rack · May 24, 2020

Hurricane Jack said:
Documented photo of Henry "Billy the Kid" McCarty, Richard "Dick" Brewer, & Alex McSween taken shortly before the Lincoln County War.

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Very cool picture Jack. I never realized how rare and valuable photos of Billy the Kid were. After doing a little searching I found this picture as well. It shows Billy with Richard Brewer, Fred Waite and Henry Brown in 1877. Billy was wanted for murdering a blacksmith at the time this photo was taken. It was the second photograph confirmed to be of Billy.

Hurricane Jack · May 25, 2020

Just A Hat Rack said:
Very cool picture Jack. I never realized how rare and valuable photos of Billy the Kid were. After doing a little searching I found this picture as well. It shows Billy with Richard Brewer, Fred Waite and Henry Brown in 1877. Billy was wanted for murdering a blacksmith at the time this photo was taken. It was the second photograph confirmed to be of Billy. View attachment 237437

Not familiar with that pic. The last one verified thru facial recognition is the so called croquette Billy pic

Hurricane Jack · May 26, 2020

Harvard Classmates Charles Fletcher Lummis (1859 - 1928) and Theodore Roosevelt (1858 -1919).

Now that is a soft hat!

Zombie_61 · May 26, 2020

Hurricane Jack said:
...Now that is a soft hat!...

Maybe Teddy sat on it.

steur · May 26, 2020

Just A Hat Rack said:
Very cool picture Jack. I never realized how rare and valuable photos of Billy the Kid were. After doing a little searching I found this picture as well. It shows Billy with Richard Brewer, Fred Waite and Henry Brown in 1877. Billy was wanted for murdering a blacksmith at the time this photo was taken. It was the second photograph confirmed to be of Billy. View attachment 237437

Tall crowned, no taper wide brimmed hats weren't always the go-to style it seems.

AbbaDatDeHat · May 26, 2020

Hurricane Jack said:
Four of Custer's army scouts, 1867. The two on the right are riding mules.

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The one on the far right is California Joe, a former mountain man in a bygone era. That may be why he preferred mules.

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Great pipe too, Jack.

Hurricane Jack · May 26, 2020

steur said:
Tall crowned, no taper wide brimmed hats weren't always the go-to style it seems.

Whatever these hats were called at the time it would appear they became the model for the steel Doughboy helmet first worn in WWI.

The hat most associated with Billy was not a top hat but rather a dented open crown with a 3" brim.

Hurricane Jack · May 27, 2020

Captain Jack Crawford (1847-1917). Last of the old time Scouts under General George R. Crook.

Augustine Montaigue "Gus" Gildea (1854 - 1935) on left, Crawford on right, 1879

Augustine Montaigue "Gus" Gildea (1854 - 1935)

Bamaboots · May 27, 2020

Hurricane Jack said:
Captain Jack Crawford (1847-1917). Last of the old time Scouts under General George R. Crook.

Augustine Montaigue "Gus" Gildea (1854 - 1935) on left, Crawford on right, 1879
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Augustine Montaigue "Gus" Gildea (1854 - 1935)

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Great series of pics, HJ. Incredible lives those two led.

hatophile · May 27, 2020

Mitch Bouyer, scout for Custer.

steur · May 27, 2020

Hurricane Jack said:
Whatever these hats were called at the time it would appear they became the model for the steel Doughboy helmet first worn in WWI.

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The hat most associated with Billy was not a top hat but rather a dented open crown with a 3" brim.

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He knew how to wear his hats, that's for sure.

M Hatman · May 28, 2020

More from my collection....
A VERY happy Boy!!!! This must be where all the small hats come from..Happy Boys that soon outgrow them!!!

AND Proud dignified men!!!!

Boaters, Derby's, Fedoras, AND Cigarettes and Cigars......equals HAPPY GUYS......Oh MY!!!!!!

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