The first intimation of the tragedy reached…
source date: 1891
availability: public-domain

The first intimation of the tragedy reached the city on Friday, when a letter received at the sheriff’s office gave notification of the death of James Kerr, and requesting the pres- ence of officers immediately. Deputies Muse and Baca started for the scene reaching there at 10 p.m. Justice Givens also proceeded to the scene and empanneling a jury, commenced an investigation.