2004-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2004
CANTON, FRANK (1849 - 1927) Born "Joe Horner," Canton was a frontier bank robber-turned-lawma/n and the top enforcer of the Wyoming Stock Grower's Association. Later, he became Sheriff of Johnson County and was used by the cattlemen to wipe out settlers during the "Johnson County War." Finally, Canton's nerves wrecked, and he served as a Deputy U.S. Marshall under Judge Isaac Parker before going to Alaska to tame the "gold town" of Dawson. Rare partly-printed D.S. "Frank Canton," [Oklahoma], April 17, 1895, an expense voucher submitted by Canton seeking reimbursement of expenses. In part: "…I certify that from April 14 to April 17 1895, I used my own team for the purpose of apprehending Jeff & Bill Schwach…I also certify that my team consists of tack and two horses as good or better than the average livery team, that I kept this team for the sole purpose of enabling me to perform my official duties and that it would otherwise be impossible to serve processes, as teams to go into the Indian country for any length of time can not be hired…". Boldly filled in and signed. A small cancellation punch in upper left corner, otherwise very good.
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