"Arrastra" Johnson person
also known as: Old Arrastra, Arrastra
Summary: A cunning old man who tricked Judge Bennett by selling him worthless babbit metal disguised as silver retort.
Completeness: 44/100 Grade D
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Judge Bennett (babbit metal passed off as silver retort, for 75 cents per ounce)
cited from Capt… (1888)Capt. A. J. Hulburt remarked to N. Bell,
both of whom are among the oldest timers
there, “That was a pretty sharp trick, that
‘Arrastra’ Johnson worked on Judge Bennett
years ago in Silver City.” “Yes, it was pretty
smooth,” replied Mr. Bell. …
Sources (1)
Capt…
1888 · newspaper · public-domain