Good Old Days

8 years ago

April 8, 1887

On Friday evening last an altercation occurred between Gus Wiklund and Billy Masterson, brought on by abusive language used by the latter.

Blows followed words, resulting in an ugly gash over Masterson’s right eye, produced by a kick from Wiklund.

With this the fracas ended and hostilities were suspended until the next day when Masterson entered the Delta billiard parlour, and finding Wiklund among the spectators, approached him with the warning to “fix himself.” The words were barely uttered when Masterson drew a revolver and fired, causing a general stampede among...