Second Thursday Lecture Series ? Sherriff Tom Logan

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Jackie Boor, great-granddaughter of Sheriff Tom Logan will speak on her book LOGAN: The Honorable Life and Scandalous Death of a Western Lawman. Sheriff Thomas Logan of Nye County was shot and killed while coming to the aid of a saloon matron in Manhattan, Nevada. The matron was being harassed by a drunken gambler inside. As Sheriff Logan attempted to eject the man from the saloon the man suddenly pulled out a gun and shot him five times. Although mortally wounded, he was able to subdue the suspect until a deputy arrived at the scene. Though the suspect was charged with murdering one of the most popular lawmen of the day, the accused was later acquitted of murder—an outcome that has been a topic of debate for more than a century and one that Jackie will examine in her presentation. Doors Open 6:00 p.m. Lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. $3.00 / DCHS Members Free.