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Abilene, Kansas, part 4
In spite of the fact that the origin of its name is biblical, Abilene, Kansas was about as unbiblical as any hell-raising and gun-shooting town on the plains could be. IT was a cow town and each season its wild reputation expanded as hundreds of cowboys arrived.
abilene • law • biblical • hell • gun

Abilene, Kansas, part 1
Timothy F. Hersey, a migrant from Illinois, was the first settler to claim land near the site of the future Abilene. In July of 1857, he staked a claim on the bare west bank of Mud Creek just north of the Smoky Hill.
abilene • kansas • plains • hersey • smoky hill

Wild Bill Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok achieved fame during his own lifetime as the marshal of Abilene, Kansas.
james butler hickok • wild bill hickok • wild bill • marshal • abilene

Abilene, Kansas, part 2
Early on, in the late 1860s, one of the most important businesses in Abilene was the Frontier Store, ran by William S. “Doc” Moon.
abilene • kansas • frontier • general store • doc

Abilene, Kansas, part 3
Around the stove at the General Store was placed a circle of chairs, ready and waiting for customers and gossipers alike to take a rest.
abilene • kansas • spittoon • store • farmers

Abilene, Kansas, part 5
James “Wild Bill” Hickok, was hired on April 15, 1871, as marshal of Abilene, Kansas. He served one year. The town was somewhat calmer when Hickok took over, compared to its wilder past, even with gunslingers Ben and Billy Thompson and John Wesley Hardin hanging around.
abilene • wild bill hickok • gunslingers • billy thompson • john wesley hardin.

Abilene, Kansas, part 6
Hickok’s term as Abilene’s marshal ends and the town decided not to invite the Texans and their cows back. The booming time of the cattle drives to the Kansas railheads forcibly and legally comes to a close due to a tick.
abilene • hickok • wild bill • texas • law enforcement

My 1999 Trip To Abilene, Kansas
This is an article about my latest trip to Abilene, Kansas and the Greyhound Hall of Fame.
abilene • kansas greyhound hall of fame greyhounds

Ben Thompson, Gunslinger
Ben Thompson was one of the most feared gunmen of the west. Quick on the draw and deadly accurate, he was "credited" with over 20 deaths. Even lawmen feared him.
ben thompson • san antonio • austin • abilene • ellsworth

Those Small but Not Forgotten Parks
Those small and out of the way campgrounds have excellent camping facilities and offer some wonderful natural surprises.
campgrounds • america

John Wesley Hardin 3
Hardin goes on a cattle drive along the Old Chusim Trail to Abilene, Kansas. In Abilene he meets Wild Bill Hickok and kills a man.
john wesley hardin • wild bill hickok • outlaw • gunman • wild west

The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
Kate DiCamillo's book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane will capture the imagination of both adults and children and teach them about opening their hearts to love.
dicamillo • kate • the miraculous journey of edward tulane • beatrix potter • margery williams

The Three Godfathers a John Wayne Western
The Three Godfathers is an American Western, directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne, Pedro Armendariz and Harry Carey Jr., set in the parched Arizona desert.
three godfathers • john wayne • john ford • pedro armendariz • harry carey jr

James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok
Wild Bill Hickok had a short, but very exciting life. From plainsman, to army scout, to lawman, he made an impact on the west that will live on in history.
james butler hickok • wild bill hickok • abilene • phil coe • rock springs

John Wesley Hardin:The Gunfighter
In the 1800's in the American Wild West, John Wesley Hardin was an active and prolific cold-blooded killer who shot over 40 men
john wesley hardin • wild bill hickok • american gunfighters • sutton-taylor feud • the american west

Musicians for Kids! Part I
There are all sorts of ways to expose your student or your child to some wonderful music experiences in hopes that it will create or stimulate a desire for continued involvement of this extraordinary artform.
tom chapin • burl ives • music • students • folk music

Texas Billy Thompson
William “Texas Billy” Thompson came to Texas with his family at an early age from Knottingley, England. During his violent and unlucky life he managed to kill two good friends, in separate incidents. He was shot in a gun battle in Kansas and nursed back to health by Bat Masterson only to be killed eight years later in another gunfight in Laredo, Texas.
texas billy • william thompson • bat masterson • england • texas

The Railroad, part 11
The Kansas Pacific reaches Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866 where Custer is forming the Seventh Cavalry. The following year the track extend to Abilene and Ellsworth. William Cody is supply the construction crews with meat. Soon, the cattle drives begin and the cow town is born.
railroad • kansas pacific • smoky hills • custer • cody

Presidential Campaign Commercials
Dwight Eisenhower television commercials established guidelines for decades of campaign advertising. First Adlai Stevenson spots illustrated what not to do.
presidential campaign commercials • 1952 political tv spots • dwight eisenhower television commercials • adlai stevenson spots • museum of the moving image

My Other Backyard
An Oregonian birder's experience in West Texas.
backyard bird watching • bird feeding • texas • oregon.

Americas Black West, part 2
In 1866 Congress organizes four regiments of African-American soldiers to help fight the Native Americans. These soldiers participate in a bicycle experiment across the Plains. Black Cowboys are explored such as Bose Ikard, Bill Pickett and Nat Love.
buffalo soldiers • cowboys • pickett • love • native-american black jack pershing

HEART OF THE PLAINS
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana

Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 3
Not everyone who moved onto the Plains became a homesteader. Some folks saw the wide-open Plains as a place to start towns. So the first big question might be, why start a town? It might be because the railroad was coming through, or gold had been discovered nearby, or any of a dozen different reasons. But once that was known the next question was, how do you start a town?
towns on the great plains • railroad • gold rush • townsite act • congress

Eisenhower Wins Presidency in Landslide
Dwight Eisenhower, a career military officer who rose to the rank of five-star general and led U.S. troops in World War II, was elected president on Nov, 5, 1952.
politics • presidency • united states • election • military

Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 4
Towns in the west drew all types of folks. Right along side preachers, teachers, doctors, and lawyers were the bad guys—and gals. These rambling kind of citizens came in the form of gamblers, gunfighters, bank robbers and other outlaws, as well as madams and her girls who were often referred to as ‘Soiled Doves.’ To keep these folks in line you hired a sheriff.
towns • plains • soiled doves • lawmen • outlaws

Home on the Range? The Disappearing Prairie Dog
Prairie dogs are losing the battle for the survival of their prairie town, but human allies won't let these lovable rodents disappear without a fight.
prairie dogs • squirrels • rodents • animal behavior • social animals

TALES...COY'S LONE STAR WEB GUIDE
Editor's review of the new Web site of a prominent Texas magazine.
texas culture • texas news • texas media • texas politics

TALES...LONE STAR ROAD REPORT
Editor's LONE STAR ROAD REPORT on his recent experiences in Colorado City
texas culture • texas travel • colorado city

Cool Baby Girl Names From U.S. and World Cities
Looking for a unique and interesting baby name? Does a particular city have special meaning to the family, or just a great sound? Try using these cities for baby names.
baby • baby names • baby name • cool baby names • cool baby name

John Wesley Hardin - Texas Gunman
John Wesley Hardin killed his first man at the age of 15 and is reputed to have killed nearly 40 during his lifetime.
john wesley hardin • hardin • texas gunman • outlaw and killer • reconstruction

Lucky Bill Longley 2
Longley is captured and hung by some lawmen but luck is with him. He lives to kill another day.
bill longley • outlaw • lawman • wild west • texas

The Devil and Daniel Johnston
The Devil and Daniel Johnston is an inspiring and devastating portrait of an artists' wild journey through dementia.
daniel johnston • devil • dementia • madness • stress records

Texas Artist Unveils Traditional Country CD/DVD
Not unlike cowboy singers before him such as Chris LeDoux and Garth Brooks, Aaron Watson is a performer devoted to the live-show experience, and his new CD/DVD proves it.
new country • country music • traditional country • cowboy singer • country singers

Eastern European Mission
Government leaders in the former Soviet Union are requesting Bibles for use in their public schools and youth camps to teach moral integrity and character building.
eem • eastern european mission • bibles in public schools • bibles in russian schools • bibles in ukraine

Eisenhower's Military Career
Dwight David Eisenhower, prior to becoming President of the United States, served the U.S. Army for more than 40 years, achieving the highest rank of any officer.
dwight david eisenhower • west point • united states army • world war i • world war ii

DMB Live on Your Radio!
There is going to be a free DMB concert on the air this weekend! Check out what stations are playing the show.
dmb dave matthews band concert free radio live

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