The Sheriff’s office, or Jailhouse, appears
typical of its type from the American Wild West in the 1800’s. A couple of roll
top desks, one for the Sheriff and one for his deputy. Two cells, a rifle rack
containing 5 Winchester rifles. There’s a safe, two wash stands
with basin and water jug and soap. There’s a stove always with the coffee pot
hot at all times. Two oil lamps hang from the ceiling, and each desk has its
own oil lamp. Charge books and ledgers, a four tier filing cabinet, chairs, a
saddle. A pair of Buffalo horns adorns the wall, along with a
calf’s hide. There are a number of wanted posters, along with one proclaiming
that “The Bishop Is Coming.” A land sale poster for central Dakota “Millions of
Acres.” There is also a barrel with a
tap fitted, but it must be empty, as the barrel stands on its base! There are
also a number of bottles and jugs covered in wicker work.
When the Sheriff enters the Marshall’s office and hands in both his badge
and gun, he does so in this same office. Because the Marshall’s flat desk is positioned more or less
opposite the other roll-top desk in this picture! Well they wouldn’t have two
such offices when the one serves both purposes!
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