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Events

Killings, treaties, founding dates, and other documented events from Grant County, NM.

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Billy the Kid's first jail escape (Silver City)

Billy the Kid's first jail escape occurred in Silver City.

Billy the Kid's first killing

The event in which Billy the Kid killed a blacksmith who insulted his mother at Chloride Flat, believed to be his first killing.

Bitter Defeat

Headline referring to the political defeat of the organization.

Board of Commissioners Meeting of December 12, 1888

A meeting at which the board ordered destruction of old cancelled warrants, bills, and coupons.

Board of Education Election

An election for a five-member Board of Education is scheduled for April 6 in Columbus, Luna County, New Mexico.

Boer War

The Boer War was a conflict in which Fred W Parker served as a captain in the British army.

a.k.a. the Boer war

Bolton-Doak case

A legal case for which Arthur Baker was taking evidence.

bond issuance of July 1, 1889

Bonds were issued July 1, 1889, to take up a corresponding amount of court house bonds and funding bonds of 1882.

Bonita Shootings

Multiple shootings in Bonita resulting in three deaths and three woundings in a single day.

a.k.a. Wholesale Shooting, Six People Shot in One Day at Bonita

Bottom vs. McKenzie Trial

A trial in Justice Lucas' court over ownership of a burro, decided in favor of Charles Bottom.

a.k.a. Charles Bottom vs. J. H. McKenzie

Boxing and Wrestling Smoker (Feb 1934)

The first smoker event for the boxing and wrestling teams was held on a Saturday night to determine candidates for a meet at Texas Tech.

a.k.a. first smoker, smoker

Boxing card at Elks Theater

Card of three bouts scheduled at the Elks theater, organized by Mark LavV.

Boyle hold up

The Boyle hold up is mentioned as the event in which Henry was allegedly a participant, but he was honorably discharged from that complaint.

Boyle holdup

A robbery Henry was accused of participating in but was later honorably discharged.

branding event

Cattle branding depicted in the photographs.

bribery accusation against four House members

Four men representing Rio Arriba and Taos counties in the House were accused of soliciting and accepting a bribe, and were supporters of Senator Andrews.

a.k.a. accused of soliciting and accepting a bribe

bridge construction project

A bridge is to be built, with a commission to select the site.

Brush Heap Mine explosion

Explosion on the evening of the 12th inst. that killed Richard Joy and William Hutchens.

Buck-Johnson shooting

An altercation in front of Johnson's store in Lordsburg on a Saturday night where Johnson shot and killed Buck after Buck struck him with a scantling.

a.k.a. the tragedy

burglaries

A number of burglaries committed during the past fortnight that caused considerable alarm.

burglary of Ed Dickenson's house

The crime committed in May last for which the defendants were tried.

Burnside campaign

Civil War campaign in North Carolina (1861-1862) in which Hugh Love participated.

Burnside campaign in North Carolina

Hugh Love participated in the Burnside campaign in North Carolina in 1861 and 1862.

Butler Fair

Chavez county fruit exhibited at Butler fair.

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