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Friday, May 08, 2020

Charlie Bassett

Charles E. Bassett (October 30, 1847 – January 5, 1896) was a lawman and saloon owner in the American Old West in Dodge City. He was one of the founders of the Long Branch Saloon in Dodge City, served as the first sheriff of Ford County, Kansas, as well as city marshal of Dodge City. His deputies included Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson.
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  1. TRIBMay 8, 2020 at 10:00 AM

    I think got it wrong because Matt Dillion was US Marshall in the 70 to late 80s. Miss Titty may have brought the Long Branch from Bassett as part owner and later full owner.

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  2. SgtBobMay 8, 2020 at 4:55 PM

    $100 a month in 1878 equals about $2,600 today.

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