Making of Boot Hill DistilleryThis is the story of Boot Hill Distillery which was Born from a barrel and forged in the dust. Crafted by artisan distillers, from soil to sip. Dodge City’s legacy was built on the ashes of the campfire and the footprints of a bar. With a craftsman’s eye for the highest quality ingredients, the grain is grown themselves, and a dedication to ethically sourcing ingredients Boot Hill Distillery brings new meaning to sustainability and transparency in craft distilling. Boot Hill Distillery is proud to be part of the spiritual revolution of Dodge City, western Kansas, and the Old West.
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The Tragic Story of Dora Hand
The story that is about to be told undertakes one of the darkest days in Dodge City History. It is the story of a gifted entertainer who was born on August 23, 1844 as Isadore Addie May. Isadore at an early age showed signs of being a gifted vocalist. This gift prompted her to change to her stage name to become know as Fannie Keenan and become an entertainer traveling first in Europe then to the Western frontier. In 1878 she arrived in Dodge City, as Dora Hand divorced her husband Captain Hand and settled in at Dodge City as a popular entertainer. Dora became popular among many, which led her to become involved between two suitors who were in conflict for her affection, ultimately resulting in her death on October 4, 1878.
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An interview with Callie Lyons
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The Story of Print Olive
Will someone notify Mrs. I. P. Olive that her husband, I. P. Olive, was shot to death in Trail City, Colorado, by Joe Sparrow this afternoon, Monday, August 16, 1886. I will make plans to have the body prepared and delivered to Dodge City at the earliest time possible. Corona Lodge, I.O.O.F., at Dodge City will conduct the services. Please extend my deepest sympathy to Mrs. Olive and the family.
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The George M. Hoover StoryOn this episode of Whiskey & Western’s on Wednesday’s, Mike King and Brad Smalley tell the story of George M. Hoover. During the show, Mike & Brad discuss gardening safety, announce the world’s highest rated whiskey, examine the legal definition of bottle and bond, and tell the story behind one of the legends of Dodge City. The show will transition the listener back to June of 1872 and the history of whiskey sales along the Arkansas River Valley to the formation of a new township named Dodge City.
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Legend of Ham BellHam Bell of Dodge City Kansas, became a legend, noted for his frontier spirit, he had the ability to create. He was an entrepreneur; a person who was defined by his willingness to risk loss in order to improve the quality of life for others. He was born July 31, 1853, on a farm in Washington County, Maryland. Death deprived him of a mother the year of his birth and nine years later, or in 1862, his father died, leaving him the youngest of three orphaned children.
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Law & OrderWhat is redemption other than the act of making something better or more acceptable? Learn the true meaning of redemption on this week's Whiskey & Westerns on Wednesday. On October 31st, Brad along with Mike take Redemption to the test while talking about Law and Order in Dodge City. The year is 1875.
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The Story of Boot HillJoin Brad Smalley and Mike King for another Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesdays. This episode will focus on the story behind Boot Hill from the past to the present. The Podcast will also feature Boot Hill Distillery as we take in a little Red Eye. The story of “Boot Hill Past to Present” tells the history behind how Boot Hill was established and when it was relocated along with the individuals who found it as their finale-resting place.
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Dodge City Vigilance Committee
On this episode of Whiskey and Westerns on Wednesday, Brad Smalley and Mike King take Ten Cup whiskey to the test and discuss the topic of the Dodge City Vigilance Committee.
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