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The Only Killing in Susie’s Ranch Tale
A Dakota Territory sheriff Jake Rodman recalls a fatal pursuit over Susie Courtney. He explains how his beloved horse Kate carried him to stop Jim Stiggs, saving Susie’s beloved Dick Walcott but costing Kate her life. Susie dies soon after. Rodman’s guilt centers on Kate’s sacrifice. The tale ends noting a local sale at The Grand Leader’s Going Out of Harness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Rodman
Dakota
Rodman
Nike
Susie
Kate
Dick Walcott
Ourn
Courtney
Walcott
Mr. Courtney
Wateate
Jim Buggs
Jalls
Jim Stigge
Walcott Ranch
Stigge
Bate
Chen
Stiggs
Wip and Tuck
Wat Ranch
Suiggs
Jim
Fred
Gobrreny Ranch
Sumie
Kate “Waal
Theo
Eldorado
Pepe
Jeremiel
Angele
Hagman