b'DID YOU KNOW, IN THE OLD WEST.By Lee Anderson, Old West Living Historian, Award Winning Author, and Old School HorsemanLee Anderson and his horse, Concho, are well known around the state doing presentations in schools, corporate events, and civic events. Learn more about themand his book on his website. historicaloldwest.orgO ne especially badof winning. She killed one andW hen the town prostitute (and hell-hole in theOldwounded the other.very much respected do-gooder), WestwasBodie,California.Virginia Marlotte, died in Pioche, Gunfights or death threatsJ esse James, one of the mostNevada, she was given the biggest occurred at all hours of the day. Among thecelebrated bandits in westernfuneral in the towns history. Heractivities was a fighthistory, reveled inepitaph read:that ensued when a poolhis notoriety. One player took someonetime he even wroteHere lies the body of Virginia Marlotte.elses turn. Another washis own press releaseShe was born a virgin and died a harlot.when, a mountain manabout a robberyFor eighteen years she preservedwho insisted, at gunpoint,before the robberyher virginity.that he receive a drinktook place. He thenThats a damned good record forin payment for a humanhanded it to thethis vicinity.ear he had recently slicedengineer of the train from an opponent. Then,before riding away with hisT heBattle of Littlethere was the streetmen and the money. Big Horn,also knownfight that erupted when aas Custers Last Stand, man accidentally stepped onF rom 1778 until 1871, thetook place on June 25, acowboystoe.BodiewomenU.S. Government ratified1876.Lieutenant Colonel werent much better. On one370 treaties with theNativeCuster and more than 200occasion, a school teacherAmericanTribes. After 1871, actsof his men were wiped outhorsewhipped a local doctorof Congress, executive orders andin less than 20 minutes. for gossiping about her. Onexecutive agreements replaced another, the notorious female cardsharp, Madamemany of these treaties. Most of them were Moustache, fought off two thieves after a nightrarely enforced.SUPERSTITION HORSEMENS ASSOCIATIONAdvocating for the Western lifestyle and humane treatment of horsesWelcome Back Obstacle Practice Fun Day and BBQ Cook-Off Challenge!Saturday, November 23, 2019Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds SHA Members BBQ Sign up time: 8am8:45amEvent starts: 9am11:45am Cook-Off Challenge!$5.00 charge for Arena Obstacle Challenge (Arena closes at noon so everyone can enjoy the BBQ Cook-Off)Open for members and the public so bring a friend! 1st Place $502nd Place $303rd Place $15Are you ready to test your skills? Bring your horse and practice ridingTasting starts at 12:15pmthrough obstacles like the Cowboy Curtain, Squeeze Box, Logs, Rope Gate and moreas many times as you like! Real Eating starts at 12:35pmA release of liability must be signed before entering arena or trail ride. Prizes awarded at 1:00pmMembers bring your BBQ to Rodeo Grounds KitchenContact any Board Member for more information. Website: sha4u.org ready to go before 10am to be plugged in. If you are not Facebook: Superstition Horsemens Association. Email: sha4horses@gmail.com bringing BBQ, please bring a side dish to complement Mail: SHA PO Box 2120, Apache Junction, AZ 85117 BBQ. Dessert, salad, cornbread, biscuits, appetizers. SHA will supply water, napkins, bowls, utensils and plates.34 November 2019'