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In the May-June 2023 newsletter of the Mesa County Historical Society, Ruth G. Moss discusses early sheriffs in Mesa County and early marshals in Grand Junction. She talks about jail breaks, cattle rustling, shootings on the range, prostitution, vice, and the murder of popular gambling parlor owner J.W. “Big Kid” Eames.
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A brief history of the Sweetwater Schoolhouse written by Lorna (Martin) McIlnay. The McIlnays settled along Sweetwater for many years; at one time, the area was able to support several one-room schoolhouses before the consolidation of schools-- and creation of a new high school-- in the 1920's.
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A letter written by C.R. Powers to Frank Doll, dated October 27, 1890, from Salida. The letter is written on letterhead for the Ph. Zang Brewing Company, Rocky Mountain Brewery, Denver. Philip Zang operated the brewery for many years. The brewery was one of the first breweries in Colorado.
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A veterinarian's guide to veterinary medicine and surgery, written by George Doll. This small pamphlet was written in 1872, and was published by Hartzell & Saxton, Printers of Canton, Ohio. George Doll was the father of Hiram, Sam, Zachariah, and Frank Doll. Frank and Samuel were ranchers and horsemen in the Gypsum Valley, Doll Brothers & Condon Ranch.
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This is the transcription from an oral history that probably took place in the 1990's. Unfortunately, the oral history interview is missing, but here is a summary of the transcription:
This document discusses the life and activities of Jim Clark/Butch Cassidy and his interactions with Judge Gilbett and the town of Telluride.
Jim Clark/Butch Cassidy was involved in robberies and lawlessness in Telluride.
Jim Clark worked as a laborer and deputy...