Judge Bennett person
also known as: Bennett
Summary: Involved in the silver retort scam with Arrastra Johnson.
Completeness: 53/100 Grade D
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Claims (8)
discovered
cited from Wm… (1891) · +1 more
Wm. Smith, a miner, had a narrow escape
from death Saturday, by a cave-in. He noticed
the coal was about to fall and placed his pick
up against the roof to stay it until a brace
could be put in, but the pressure was so great
he was seve…
lived_at
cited from Mining Matters (1888)
ast pro-
duced more copper than any properties in the
southwest, and are considered today valuable
mines.
( 2 )
Mining Matters
Pinos Altos Surely Coming to the Front as One
of the Liveliest Camps in the Territory.
Reminiscences of the Camp.Ca…
occupation
mercantile business in Silver City
cited from Mining Matters (1888)ast pro-
duced more copper than any properties in the
southwest, and are considered today valuable
mines.
( 2 )
Mining Matters
Pinos Altos Surely Coming to the Front as One
of the Liveliest Camps in the Territory.
Reminiscences of the Camp.Ca…
commissioner for the territorial fair
cited from Preparations are under way for a grand… (1891)s, with an occasional nod, whilst
leaning up against a friendly pine. On their
arrival here the recherche lustre was gone and
the moire antique had taken its place.
Preparations are under way for a grand
outing party up the West Fork next …
merchant
cited from Mining Matters (1888)ast pro-
duced more copper than any properties in the
southwest, and are considered today valuable
mines.
( 2 )
Mining Matters
Pinos Altos Surely Coming to the Front as One
of the Liveliest Camps in the Territory.
Reminiscences of the Camp.Ca…
mercantile business in Silver City
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. …
purchased
babbit metal from Arrastra Johnson for 75 cents per ounce
cited from Mining Matters (1888) · +1 moreast pro-
duced more copper than any properties in the
southwest, and are considered today valuable
mines.
( 2 )
Mining Matters
Pinos Altos Surely Coming to the Front as One
of the Liveliest Camps in the Territory.
Reminiscences of the Camp.Ca…
babbit metal from "Arrastra" Johnson for 75 cents per ounce, believing it to be silver retort
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. …
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Sources (6)
Capt…
1888 · newspaper · public-domain
Mining Matters ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
“You see that limb,” said Mr… ↗
1888 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Preparations are under way for a grand… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details
Willie Swift’s saddle pony was stolen from… ↗
1891 · newspaper · public-domain · details