| Annie Oakly 1860-1925 |
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Annie Oakly was nicknamed little miss sure shot and traveled
for many years with buffalo bill's wild west show. Her accuracy with rifle
and pistol astounded thousands of people who went to see the show. she
once shot a cigarette from the mouth of Kaiser Wilhelm of germany. |
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The Apache Kid |
| In the arizona territory during the 1890's, a reward of $15,000, was
posted for the capture dead or alive of the apache kid and his gang as they
were pursued by cavalry, sheriff's posses and bounty hunters.The photo
shows the kid (center) when he was an indian scout sergeant. |
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| Lillie Langtry 1853-1929
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She was the first social lady to appear on stage.She caused a sensation
in european and u.s. tours.In her honor, judge roy bean renamed the town
of vinegaroon to langtry, texas |
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Judge Roy Bean 1825-1903 |
| Known as: The law west of the peco's, the saloonkeeper judge
would often recess trials to sell liquor to the courtroom.Among his unorthodox
exploits making him a legend were fining a dead man and staging a heavyweight
boxing match in the middle of the rio grand. |
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