Because of his drunkenness and erratic behavior, few think of Joseph Alfred “Jack” Slade as an area pioneer. However, he was the first Overland division agent in the area and in charge of a 226-mile ...
During his short life Jack Slade, a notorious Westerner worthy of Hollywood, generated many lurid tales of his exploits. He is said to have killed at least 30 people. Perhaps, perhaps not. It is known ...
Jack Slade took over the northeastern Colorado stage line, establishing his headquarters at Horseshoe Creek west of Julesburg. His territory ranged all the way west to South Pass. Old Jules ...