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Sierra County Advocate in Hillsboro, New Mexico

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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1910

Page

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Killing at Hachita ends with deputy sheriff in deadly duel

In Hachita a deputy sheriff R J McCart killed James Donovan known as Big Jim after Donovan fired at him with a Winchester and McCart returned fire. The coroner ruled the shooting justified. Donovan, about 32, resident of Grant county, had recently drifted between work with Victoria Land and Cattle Company and other employments. His body was buried at Hachita.

James Donovan Hachita R. J. MecCart Donovan Big Jim Donovan Jesse B. Hill Donavan Hill McCart Slim Crucki Southwest Grant County Big Spring Texas Victoria Land & Cattle Company Silver City

Relic of Staging Days and Tombstone Camp Hustle

The piece recalls stage coaches between El Paso and Tombstone during the mining boom. It notes the 1879 ore finds by Gird and Schaeffelin, swift town growth, rail arrival delays, and the iconic weathered coach later used in exhibitions. Continued on page 2.

Denver el Paso Texan Tombstone Angona Benson Arizona Texas and Pacific el Vaso Southern Pacific Santa Fe Railroade Richard Gird Ed Schaeffelin New Mexico Colorado Oslifornia Leadville

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