And the West is History

100 years ago: “United States Marshal Tom Clarke spent yesterday in Silverton where he sold the Peerless Mine to Chicago National Bank of the Republic, for something over $20,000. The amount...

100 years ago: “Members of the street department broke the Sabbath street grading in order that those who possess autos, motorcycles, or carriages might enjoy them within the city limits.”75 years...

100 years ago: “Especially attractive decorations, which bespoke the Eastertide, characterized the luncheon given by Mrs. John Wilmer at the Hotel Savoy. The color motif was green and white....

100 years ago: “The blockade which was caused by the heavy storm on Cumbres bids fair to be raised before night.”75 years ago: “Two Farmington men were given sentences in justice court for stealing...

100 years ago: “‘Not guilty,’ such was the verdict rendered in the case of the people of Colorado vs. Cox, Graves and Carmen after the jury was out a little over two hours. ... Every member of the...

100 years ago: “J. E. Schneider was a passenger to San Juan County where he seeks to interest the farmers in his invention.”75 years ago: “Durango fishermen have begun singing a parody on Rudy...

100 years ago: “The Cox, Graves and Carmen case will go to jury this evening. The attorneys commenced their argument this afternoon. Both sides agreed not to prolong their respective pleas to...

100 years ago: “John Graves was called to the witness stand. Graves is a nephew and brother-in-law of Isaac Cox and an uncle of Jesse Carmen. His recital of the events immediately preceding and...

100 years ago: “The attorney had just started to examine the witness regarding the happenings of Nov. 10 during the Cox, Graves and Carmen trial when Juror C. C. Graham fainted and it was necessary...

100 years ago: “Interest in the Cox, Graves and Carmen trial is increasing. This morning all seats were taken in the court room and a number of men where standing. As we go to press, E. H. George...

100 years ago: “Interest in the proceedings of the Cox, Graves and Carmen trial in the district court is paramount. When court convened, nearly every available seat in the room was taken. Elizabeth...