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Bob and I had a question come in this week from a reader who wants to identify a structure on the wall behind the bar in several western shows and movies including the Long Branch on "Gunsmoke". I watch the show on a regular basis but haven't spotted it so I thought I'd toss it out to you and ask for your help. I hate to admit it but this might be first time in a dozen years I've been stumped. Here's what she describes:

"I've seen something that puzzles me which you might be able to…

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And studying the whole thing in the wake of it -- even in its era -- has given many a headache since.  Did Tom McLaury have a gun ?  Who lied during testimony and who didn't ?  Will they ever find the actual Coroner's report ?  etc, etc.     

 

Here's a solid example of what my efforts produced, in addition to a migraine:

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“A FACE IN THE DUST”



A young cowboy working the drag,

Watched the sun sparkle in clouds of dust.

As the dust floated and swelled,

A cross was formed and the face of Christ appeared;



The young man stopped and stepped from his horse,

Slowly kneels there on the trail.

Looks toward heaven in to the loving face of God

The Lord reached out and gave His praise;



The herd had slowed, but did not mill,

The cowboy smiles, he now knows the… Continue

From The Tombstone News January 23, 2009



"One of the most common complaints from tourists and citizens of Tombstone alike are the metal plot markers in the Boothill Cemetery. To correct this, Mayor Escapule has given Councilman Troncale permission to pursue the replacement of the metal markers with markers that are historically accurate. On Tuesday, January 20th a meeting was held at the Tombstone Restoration Commission office to discuss this issue. The meeting included members of… Continue