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Julesburg and Its Lawless Mirage on the Frontiers
The narrative describes a train stop at Julesburg in 1867, detailing street life, saloons, gambling, and rough characters led by a Missouri Bill figure. It notes the town’s rapid growth, the mayor Col. Lewis, the grim scenes of a late-night shootout, and the cautious reception of travelers amid a landscape of rail work, mobile shops, and diverse expeditions along the Platte River frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnouny
Urg
Allen
Julesburg
Fort Sedgewick
Wells, Fargo, & Co
Nye Company
Uncle Sam ‘Transportation Company
Missouri Bill
Irvine
Fell
Col. Lewis
Monroe
Wisconsin
Erébobrt
Bone
Ng & Co
Mosby
Mr. Stanton
Quattrell
Helis Dredsén Ag
Julenburg
Jorge
Drees
Paris
Varieties Theatre
Cheyenne
George Francis Train
Yijdow
Wales
Gene
Sgamblers
Igenius
Coolo
California
Denver
Roughs
Ossian E. Dodge
Arewell
Buthileo
Sidney