The Gunfight at Jenkins Saloon

Tascosa, Texas, in those turbulent times of the 1880s, epitomized lawlessness and chaos. It was a place where legends were born, and outlaws roamed freely. The echoes of Billy the Kid's footsteps still reverberated through its dusty streets, mingling with the shadowy presence of Dave Rudabaugh, John Selman, Henry Newton Brown, Charlie Siringo, and countless other fabled figures who had left their indelible mark on the annals of the Old West. And by the time of the “Big Fight” aka the Gunfight at Jenkins Saloon, Tascosa was still as wild as ever.
The LS Ranch, located on the outskirts, harbored a band of ex-Rangers whose reputations preceded them. These LS boys were known for their heavy-handedness and soon were bestowed with the moniker of barroom gladiators.
Things finally came to a head on the fateful morning of March 21st, 1886. It was then that Ed King, a bona fide barroom gladiator, rendezvoused with his paramour and dance-hall gal, Sally Emory, just beyond the threshold of Jenkins Saloon. Unbeknownst to King, Sally’s ex-boyfriend was waiting.
Also mentioned in this episode: Tascosa’s Boot Hill, Hogtown, the music of Charley Crockett, and a saloon girl with a heart of gold by the name of Frenchy McCormick. #wildwest #history #cowboy
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  • @westt9030
    @westt9030 Жыл бұрын

    Leeeeeeeroy Jenkins!

  • @westt9030

    @westt9030

    Жыл бұрын

    I wanted to be first comment and that was the first thing that popped in my head. I love this channel one of the best on KZread no doubt

  • @gregusmc2868

    @gregusmc2868

    Жыл бұрын

    Evil spirits COME OUT! (Amen) Or was that Earnest Angley? 🙌🏽🤣

  • @bretthines1020
    @bretthines10206 күн бұрын

    I was born 30 miles from Old Tascosa and stopped by anytime I drove on State Highway 87 (Boys Ranch Road). The stone courthouse still stands and Boot Hill is well-tended. The Lore of the Panhandle and Eastern New Mexico figured significantly in my upbringing. Ft. Sumner, Las Cruces, Lincoln…I’ve been to all those places. Great channel!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    6 күн бұрын

    I was in Amarillo about a year ago and regret not making the drive

  • @bretthines1020
    @bretthines10206 күн бұрын

    Excellent Scholarship delivered in the style of your favorite FM DJ.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    6 күн бұрын

    Many thanks

  • @terry2315
    @terry2315 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome story. I love hearing these less known stories. Thanks.

  • @rialobran
    @rialobran Жыл бұрын

    Superb. You have a way of bringing history alive with a great dose of humour mixed in.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm trying

  • @lawabernathy9256

    @lawabernathy9256

    Жыл бұрын

    Fuck ya he does!!! Dudes a Top G lol

  • @iainmelville9411
    @iainmelville9411 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Josh.

  • @davemccormickmusic
    @davemccormickmusic Жыл бұрын

    i'll bet i'm not the only one who yells HYAH! every time i hear the intro!!! lol....love ya work josh...you're one of a kind brother!

  • @OGDeepStroke
    @OGDeepStroke4 ай бұрын

    Mike Duncan, and “Josh” are my favorite pod cast hosts.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    4 ай бұрын

    Mike Duncan is great!

  • @gatornavy3364
    @gatornavy3364 Жыл бұрын

    If possible it would be great if you could do some stories about the Arizona Rangers. The Arizona Rangers started in 1901. Thank you. Dennis.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely

  • @castironskilletgranny
    @castironskilletgranny Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for another good ol' tale.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    What's your preferred seasoning oil for cast iron skillets?

  • @paddydunne774
    @paddydunne774 Жыл бұрын

    Another interesting WWE episode. Great work Josh. The sun is shining in West Cork and the connectivity is strong. Happy days

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Paddy! Top of the morning!

  • @spaceviking4966
    @spaceviking4966 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the story Josh

  • @repetemyname842
    @repetemyname842 Жыл бұрын

    Charley Crockett is the most cowboy looking son of a gun that you will ever see, my favorite song of his is "Round this World."

  • @clarklewis1797
    @clarklewis1797 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jeepdanielgladit749
    @jeepdanielgladit749 Жыл бұрын

    Yes sir, I’m a day late.. but better late than never!! As always another great episode!!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @BuffaloveBills
    @BuffaloveBills Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    No, thank you

  • @bushwhackermo
    @bushwhackermo9 ай бұрын

    Haha! If I weren't anymore than a great husband, father, and trim carpenter. I'd sure sponsor you not only for your content but also for your "thanks" for sponsors. I loved it. You'll get there man!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @louisianagray8618
    @louisianagray8618 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Josh for another excellent video and yes a playlist would be nice

  • @t.j.payeur5331
    @t.j.payeur5331 Жыл бұрын

    Nice work, partner..keep it up.

  • @MechaniZedshovel
    @MechaniZedshovel Жыл бұрын

    Can’t have a music playlist for “Wild West extravaganza” without it featuring Outlaw country music 🤟🏻😎

  • @AIRRAID2
    @AIRRAID2 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks mystery man!

  • @Zionist_Eternal
    @Zionist_Eternal Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Josh. Another good one. And, gotta love Texas. I love when traveling abroad being able to answer the question, not as some would say, "The US"... ...but rather, "We're from Texas."

  • @whatyaworkingontoday5018
    @whatyaworkingontoday5018 Жыл бұрын

    I tell ya, I surely do enjoy the Wild West Extravaganza!!! There's lots of old story channels, but this ole boy knows how tell a tale!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @rbprafcolman3438
    @rbprafcolman3438 Жыл бұрын

    A story you might like is the Christmas massacre of Pueblo Colorado. You are the best entertainment Josh.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll look into it, thanka

  • @oregonoutback7779
    @oregonoutback7779 Жыл бұрын

    Wow !! What a story !! The 1950's version of Wild West Wikipedia (my grandfather) somehow missed this one. You should give your buddy Emilio a call and see if he would make a movie about this one.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Ha, I wish

  • @skeetermc4876
    @skeetermc4876 Жыл бұрын

    I live in "Mobeetie" Texas, in modern times it's called Sweetwater TX. The dance hall hotel and saloon that he met his girlfriend in, was most likely the Bluebonnet Hotel. It burned down in the 1970s unfortunately.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Ah very cool

  • @DgDanger72
    @DgDanger72 Жыл бұрын

    Another great episode from a storytelling master... Josh Last name Unknown. Loved the intro.

  • @scottwise4800
    @scottwise4800 Жыл бұрын

    If you’re making a play list of Wild West songs, it would not be complete without Tom Russell’s “Tonight We Ride.”

  • @cjlloyd5332
    @cjlloyd5332 Жыл бұрын

    Partner "Jolly bad mouth" Josh done it again. Given his folk a darn good podcast full of interesting facts. Heeeeeyyaaaaa 🐴🐎🐴

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks CJ

  • @tims.3950
    @tims.3950 Жыл бұрын

    Wild West playlist suggestion: "Thoroughfare to Hell" - AC/DC

  • @dennistate5953
    @dennistate5953 Жыл бұрын

    Sally took the money and run. Steve Miller Band. 1978. Don'😊t go there alone.

  • @genconsensus4205
    @genconsensus4205 Жыл бұрын

    14:05. “Taking part in the Klondike gold rush in Alaska AND CANADA ….” Nice touch

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm trying

  • @bigjohn75
    @bigjohn75 Жыл бұрын

    Hell yes Spotify list would be awesome! Josh i love what you do on your Chanel.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @beau4129
    @beau4129 Жыл бұрын

    Best channel ever God damn it

  • @spaceviking4966
    @spaceviking4966 Жыл бұрын

    Johnny had quite a life. Watch out for sneaky Sally.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Ole sneaky Sally

  • @Dewalt2023
    @Dewalt2023 Жыл бұрын

    Good Stuff

  • @lawabernathy9256
    @lawabernathy9256 Жыл бұрын

    Hell ya after work entertainment!!!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah

  • @plymouthduster225
    @plymouthduster225 Жыл бұрын

    Great episode as always Josh. I had heard of The Fight At Jenkins Saloon but had never really read up on it. I do have a topic suggestion. I was watching an old western TV series last night called Stories of The Century and one episode was about an outlaw named Harry Tracy. I had never heard of anyone doing any kind of videos about him. Would he be a good topic for you to cover on the channel?

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Harry Tracy would absolutely be a good topic, coming soon

  • @chipmusick682
    @chipmusick682 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Josh...Such a great episode...I had never heard of any of this...Hell, I didn't even know where Tuscosa was (or is, or how to spell it for that matter). Please give a listen to "The Sad Bag of Shakey Jake" by Humble Pie if you aren't already familiar with it...also "Outlaw Blues" by Dave Edmunds...genuine outlaw music..Your work and efforts are MUCH appreciated!!!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll give them a listen

  • @chipmusick682

    @chipmusick682

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WildWestExtravaganza Hey Josh...would you PLEASE consider adding Charles Surringo (sorry for spelling) to the list of possible future episode candidates...he is one of those names that pop up from time to time and yet, nobody knows anything about him...Thanks again!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Oh he's been on the list, we're def going to tackle that teller of tall tales

  • @chipmusick682

    @chipmusick682

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WildWestExtravaganza Oh no...I had hoped there was something to his tales...now I am kinda thinking "Brushy Bill" Sirringo....

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Siringo was legit, he did a lot. But he's kinda like Jim Beckwourth in that he also did a whole lot of truth stretching

  • @jasonmatthews7829
    @jasonmatthews7829 Жыл бұрын

    The Catfish Kid deserved to win that fight.

  • @chipmusick682

    @chipmusick682

    Жыл бұрын

    He HAD to be one slippery S.O.B.!!!

  • @medicgator2111
    @medicgator2111 Жыл бұрын

    Love your podcasts and videos. Have you done a video show on Tom Horn yet?

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, but it's only on Patreon. Plan on rerecording

  • @tims.3950
    @tims.3950 Жыл бұрын

    More suggested songs for the playlist: Paul Revere - Beastie Boys Mystery Train - Elvis Irene - Leadbelly Folsom Prison Blues - Johnny Cash Birmingham Jail - Jerry Long

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Great suggestions

  • @josephknaak9034
    @josephknaak9034 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty much everything from John D Hale band

  • @ericsimpson1176
    @ericsimpson1176 Жыл бұрын

    Wholeee crap, i have never even heard of this incident,,,,,excellent!

  • @whoopwhoop1584
    @whoopwhoop1584 Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah whoop

  • @chriscraus6530
    @chriscraus6530 Жыл бұрын

    Create the list! I'd check it out.

  • @samredras
    @samredras Жыл бұрын

    Musical brothers from another muthas.

  • @archibaldchuzzlewit1848
    @archibaldchuzzlewit1848 Жыл бұрын

    It's amazing to think that LeeRoy Jenkins ancestors owned and ran this saloon! I guess impulsive leaps into action run in his bloodlines.

  • @jhamm7759
    @jhamm7759 Жыл бұрын

    Yes Vote on the Music Playlist idea

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Working on it

  • @jarrhoo
    @jarrhoo Жыл бұрын

    I'd love to hear your take on the Doolin-Dalton gang and their shootout in Ingles,, OK!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Soon

  • @rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha8185
    @rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha818511 күн бұрын

    Idk about Johnny Cash. I love him as a crazy bastard speed freak back in the day. I love how he rolled but his voice sucks. He sounds like a guy trying to impersonate a guy with a deep voice. But yeah he’s a legend

  • @michaeltwowolves3055
    @michaeltwowolves3055 Жыл бұрын

    Lmao this whole work thing getting in the way of getting to watch as soon as the episode comes out….is kind of annoying 😂😂 congrats on the podcast ranking Josh!

  • @therover4141
    @therover4141 Жыл бұрын

    If these are your first try at podcast story telling dude your a natural. Keep it in man

  • @markfrance4491
    @markfrance44912 ай бұрын

    Hey can you do a story on Francis Slocum.... she was kidnapped from Pennsylvania and brought west to Wabash County Indiana by the Miami tribe .... its the story if my ancestors.. she 10x great aunt and my grandpa was almost full blooded Miami Indian... I would to see what you come up with in your research! I love your videos .. crack me up with sum shit you say ...keep up good work 👏 🙌 👍 👌 💪 🤟🤘🖖🖖👈👉🤙✌️

  • @Whatsthedealsquirter
    @Whatsthedealsquirter4 ай бұрын

    Josh I don't know how you do it but every one is better than last

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    4 ай бұрын

    Too kind!

  • @johnfyten3392
    @johnfyten3392 Жыл бұрын

    Good ol Frenchie. What a gal

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    What a peach

  • @sixsentsoldiers
    @sixsentsoldiers11 ай бұрын

    Roger Alan Wade. You like RAW. Ok, i love you.

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    11 ай бұрын

    I love Roger Alan Wade. One of my favorite song writers of all time. The Deguello Motel album is a masterpiece.

  • @justinsane7128
    @justinsane7128 Жыл бұрын

    Soiled doves, making the world go around since the Greeks and the Romans

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Oldest profession known to man

  • @kennethmorey4508
    @kennethmorey4508 Жыл бұрын

    Yaaaaaaaasssssssss

  • @richard-zc6im
    @richard-zc6im Жыл бұрын

    Marty Robbins /Papa Roach

  • @MicahBell_1860
    @MicahBell_1860 Жыл бұрын

    I'll go rhythm

  • @ernestoherrera2755
    @ernestoherrera2755 Жыл бұрын

    You went pretty fast over the original sheepherder inhabitants who were they and what happened to them?

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    I also didn't discuss the people that occupied the land prior to the Comanche. Unfortunately this wasn't meant to be an exhaustive history of the panhandle, just a glipse of Tascosa during it's cowtown days and the lead up to the gunfight at Jenkins. I'm not really sure what happened to the sheepherders but it would be interesting to find out.

  • @Dan-mm1yl
    @Dan-mm1yl Жыл бұрын

    Always strip to my tighty whiteys cowboy hat cowboy boots and 2x 6 shooter cap guns in their holster around my waist before I start watching any of your videos YEEEEEEHAA!!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    That's exactly how I record

  • @Dan-mm1yl

    @Dan-mm1yl

    Жыл бұрын

    @@WildWestExtravaganza HA🤠

  • @castoresnegros
    @castoresnegros Жыл бұрын

    Bullies go down harder 😊

  • @dennistate5953
    @dennistate5953 Жыл бұрын

    Hope the blog brain train game gains gains for da main mane aka datbadass joshmain he holyfuck saidwat?!

  • @original_m.o.d.
    @original_m.o.d. Жыл бұрын

    Wild West Extravaganza playlist on KZread music- minus the Eminem please

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    No promises

  • @chipewwa1
    @chipewwa1 Жыл бұрын

    Ed king was a vampire. But don't tell anyone. Lim woodruff was a werewolf. But don't tell anyone

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Ssshhhhhh

  • @LauseMarkA
    @LauseMarkA Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Mark!

  • @denisethetford9178
    @denisethetford917810 ай бұрын

    Re:music ....Lyle Lovett is a bad-ass storyteller!

  • @WildWestExtravaganza

    @WildWestExtravaganza

    10 ай бұрын

    He's great

  • @denisethetford9178

    @denisethetford9178

    10 ай бұрын

    @@WildWestExtravaganza LA County = best breakup song ever