He Bought a Barn for Fifty Cents — and Unearthed a Treasure Beneath It
When the auctioneer’s hammer struck, Everett Cain raised his hand and bought Widow Henderson’s collapsing barn for fifty cents. Laughter rippled through the crowd. Sterling Maddox, the wealthiest rancher in three counties, called out, “You’d have been better off buying yourself lunch!” But Everett didn’t flinch. He slipped the key into his pocket, eyes drawn… CONTINUE READING »