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With the exception of a few goofy teetotalers, in the average Old West town you couldn’t swing a dead cat without hitting a serious tippler (and he’d probably shoot you soon after). The drinkers you’re about to cross paths with—con-men, gunslingers, gamblers, madams, lawdogs and soiled doves—are among the very best.  THE GOOD…  Wild Bill Hickok (1837-1876)Law man, gunfighter, Union Army spy, military scout, dime-novel hero and dangerous poker player, James Butler Hickok was born in Troy Grove, Illinois. His youth was characterized by a love of guns, a cheerful fondness for “medicinal” whiskey, and a near-total disregard for...

To the gathering dry forces in Corbin, approving liquor by the drink would only bring ill-advised and much-unwanted change to a way of life. The door would be opened to many potential troubles including freer access to alcohol, spikes in crime rates and the possibility of subsequent votes to allow liquor stores, bars and alcohol sales at Nibroc, forces say. And the vote is less than two months away. After an organizational meeting last week, the Citizens for Corbin political issue committee opened its campaign Thursday night, stating its position on the upcoming vote and asking for the help of...