generally supposed that the reason “Curley” did…
source date: 1888
availability: public-domain

. He had some trouble with one “Cur- ley,” who also lived in Grant County at one time. “Curley” was to some extent mixed in some of the ore stealing then going on in this section, and later on became the running mate of Renick, of stage robbing notoriety. It was ( 13 ) generally supposed that the reason “Curley” did not join Renick in his robbing exploit was be- cause he lacked the nerve. “Curly” delighted in putting himself up as a bad man, but he was not considered dangerous. He was only a bluffer, but was of no benefit to any community. The killing is said to be justifiable. Pete has been in a good many affairs of this kind but has always, it seems, had justice and the law on his side.