Aftermath of Bloody Shootout
By Silas Furgenson, Owner, Red Creek Tribune
It has been 2 days since the deadly gunfight in the hills outside of town between Marshal Johnson's posse, and Kid Holmes' gang, but the impact of this violent clash still has the citizens of Red Creek on edge. Tensions came to a head yesterday after the funeral of young Jimmy Darling. A small group of concerned locals made their displeasure known outside of the Marshal's Office.
Dan Bullard, long time Red Creek resident and owner of the Broken Noose Saloon, seemed to be the vocal leader of this group. Unhappy with the Marshal's handling of the Holmes' situation, and in fact, blaming the Marshal for the deaths of Jimmy Darling and ranchhand Kevin Guilderman, Bullard led a group of 8 or 9 men to the Marshal's doorstep and confronted him on his actions. Included in this group were lumber mill owner, and father of slain Jimmy, Hugh Darling, and owner of the bank Johnathon Dukes. Gambler Stan Masterson, and several regulars from the Broken Noose were also present.
Eyewitness reports have Bullard calling the Marshal out of his office and demanding than he leave town. Bullard claimed the citizens of Red Creek did not want, or need, the kind of trouble they blamed Marshal Johnson of bringing to town. The Marshal is said to have thanked the group for their concern and asked them to stay out of the way of the law. Tempers apparently flared and things were reported to move close to a dangerous place, but apparently cooler heads prevailed. Bullard and his followers left the jailhouse with warnings that they would be watching how things play out.
Dear Readers, it is an uncertain time we find ourselves in. Murderous Outlaws in the hills, young men slain in the promise of their youth, threats of civil uprisings. We, as the people of Red Creek, need to insure we do whatever is needed to protect the peace and security of our humble town. Know that I, Silas Furgenson, vow to keep you updated with the latest developments, as they occur.
Dan Bullard, long time Red Creek resident and owner of the Broken Noose Saloon, seemed to be the vocal leader of this group. Unhappy with the Marshal's handling of the Holmes' situation, and in fact, blaming the Marshal for the deaths of Jimmy Darling and ranchhand Kevin Guilderman, Bullard led a group of 8 or 9 men to the Marshal's doorstep and confronted him on his actions. Included in this group were lumber mill owner, and father of slain Jimmy, Hugh Darling, and owner of the bank Johnathon Dukes. Gambler Stan Masterson, and several regulars from the Broken Noose were also present.
Eyewitness reports have Bullard calling the Marshal out of his office and demanding than he leave town. Bullard claimed the citizens of Red Creek did not want, or need, the kind of trouble they blamed Marshal Johnson of bringing to town. The Marshal is said to have thanked the group for their concern and asked them to stay out of the way of the law. Tempers apparently flared and things were reported to move close to a dangerous place, but apparently cooler heads prevailed. Bullard and his followers left the jailhouse with warnings that they would be watching how things play out.
Dear Readers, it is an uncertain time we find ourselves in. Murderous Outlaws in the hills, young men slain in the promise of their youth, threats of civil uprisings. We, as the people of Red Creek, need to insure we do whatever is needed to protect the peace and security of our humble town. Know that I, Silas Furgenson, vow to keep you updated with the latest developments, as they occur.
Good people of Red Creek. You read the newsman's story. We told that Marshall how the people felt and he didn't give a damn. How many of us have to be sacrificed for the vendetta of a man named Snake. D. Bullard
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