Good Luck Dogged My Trail

Clay Mann branded his cows with a large “80” that stretched across their side. It was this 80 brand that changed Daniel Webster Wallace’s name for most of those who knew him to “80 John.” He continued to work for Mann and established his reputation as a number one cowboy and as a confidant who could be trusted with any discreet assignment. —From African American National Biography If you’ve ever been in a room—or out in the country—with Michael N. Searles, you are likely