Delaplane, Kristin

Nov 02, 1997

Abstract: The Wild West was not mere legend in Vacaville. When the P. Barker was using vulgar and obscene language in the presence of women and children at the Hodgins House, Mrs. M. Hodgins threw a glass striking him on the head. Baker picked up the glass, put it in his pocket and left for Our Corner Saloon and Billiard Hall nearby. A steaming Mrs. Hodgins followed him and entered the saloon with drawn revolver demanding her glass be returned. Barker gave up the glass. Barker failed to appear when his court date came up. Mrs. Hodgins had filed charges, vulgar and obscene language being used in the presence of women and children then being a crime. The charges were dropped.