http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook Dr. Hal relates tales of the Old West. Stories from the ghost towns of Utah, Arizona and Nevada come alive through the characters and events that sharpened the history of this majestic era. Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:32:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Nellie Cashman was one of the fiestiest women in the Arizona Territory in the 1880s.  She wasn't about to let a multiple hanging turn into a Roman circus. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2008/02/15/nellie-cashman-1/ Tony Kompus mailed his letter faithfully every Saturday. What happened to those messages? http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2008/02/14/tony-kompus/ A miner's candle accidently started the biggest fire in Prescott, Arizona's history. Half the town was burned to the ground. Little water was available because the city-wide water system hadn't been completed. All of Whiskey Row, across the street from the court house, was leveled, but no ... http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2007/10/26/the-prescott-fire/ Howdy! Welcome to 'Tales of the Old West' by 'Doc' Hal. This is our fancy new journal where you'll be able not only to hear the tales but read up on some additional background from time to time. Relax and enjoy the trail! http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2007/10/26/hello-world/ When Marcus de Niza came into the territory now known as Arizona searching for Sebola, the City of Gold, he sent a large moor scout to explore the territory he was about to enter. Estibanico was his name. ('Little Steven') http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2007/02/05/estebanico/ The Apache Indian chief Cochise was an honorable friend to the settlers of Arizona until a shavetail officer from the U.S. Army hung three of his braves. The result was open warfare between the natives and the newcomers. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2007/01/20/cochise/ Sailor Jack took the stage from Prescott to Phoenix in 1891 to plead this throth to a woman known as Lou. Now, Lou, a noted lady of the evening, had no interest and the rumpus that followed was disastrous for the Arizona sailor. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2007/01/18/sailor-jack/ When the in rushing tide of the Gulf of California met the rushing muddy waters of the Colorado River, the result was a might wave called a tidal bore. For steamships sailing up and down the river in 1850 it was a dangerous event to be caught in that ... http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2007/01/15/tidal-bore/ He was certainly man's best friend. A stronger sentinel nobody in Phoenix, Arizona could ask for. He survived gunfights and rowdy twin boys, but he was still going at age 117. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/10/10/iron-dog/ When the littlest brother decides to chop his stove wood with giant powder he loses one ear and sends sawdust all over Frisco, Utah http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/10/05/woodchopping/ When Tom Mix came to Prescott, Arizona in 1900, nobody thought he was much of a cowboy. But, all that would change when the movie producers hit town and discovered his trick riding ability on a horse. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/04/27/tom-mix/ Folks who live in the western States can't be blamed for exaggerating the truth about their beautiful surroundings or the people and events within their borders. It's a custom to stretch the truth a little -- maybe even a lot! http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/04/27/tall-tales/ The task of providing kindling for the stove that heated the water for the Frisco Chinese Laundry fell on the small shoulders of the youngest, and smallest, of the four brothers who owned the place. He decided to simplify the task - but with devastating effects! http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/04/19/a-lesson-in-woodchopping/ Arizona city, town and landmarks bare the names given them by Native Americans, Spanish explorers, pioneers and emigrants. Darrell Duppa was an emigrant from England. He gave two important names to two settlements in the territory http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/04/18/darrell-duppa/ Ben Tasker always seemed to be around when things came up missing - like money, horses, and cattle. But when the posse tried to bring him to justice, Ben was able to get away again. This time he took their guns and pants. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/03/16/ben-tasker/ Bill Thomas could be pushed just so far by the gambler named Curby. So when Curby drew down on him he told Pete Lawrence to back off. He'd handle Curby himself. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/02/11/killing-on-christmas/ When the vote was taken to move the territorial capitol from Prescott to Phoenix, Arizona, the outcome would be determined by a single glass eye. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/01/28/one-glass-eye/ The young Piute mother's love for her son was tested in 1855 when a raiding part kidnapped the child to see in slavery to the Navajo tribe. She would rather lose her life and that of her baby than face that kind of fate. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/01/25/piute-mother/ The shooting of John Berry in the San Juan Sample and Club Room Saloon in Flagstaff, Arizona Territory in January of 1887 could have been called an accident, but the people in the room didn't see it that way. (Part 2) http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/01/24/murder-in-flagstaff-part-2/ When George Hawks accidentally shot John Berry in the San Juan Sample and Club Room in Flagstaff in 1887, he could have gotten manslaughter, but a mob was waiting to change the verdict. (Part 1) http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/01/24/murder-in-flagstaff-part-1/ When A.G. Campbell returned to Frisco, Utah in 1880 a big celebration was planned. But Bally Sackett had other plans for the parade. The result was a big surprise to Frisco's elite. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/01/13/the-celebration/ Pearl Hart was one of Arizona's most notorious characters, but on one occasion at least she didn't appear to be too smart. Still, in the end, she out foxed them anyway. http://www.dragonhearthproductions.com/talesoftheoldwest/logbook/2006/01/13/pearl-hart/