Lee Linley: would-be bad man in 1891 Grant County cutting scrape
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Linley had worked for Harris, foreman of the H.W. ranch near Fleming owned by Samuel Harsh [2]. After a dispute during roundup, Harris discharged him [2]. The next evening, Harris sought Linley at Steele’s saloon, claiming Linley owed him ten dollars [2]. At 6:15 a.m. the following morning, Linley confronted Harris about an accusation of stealing an H.W. horse [2][3]. Harris kicked Linley, who then cut and stabbed him with a knife, inflicting serious wounds including a dangerous cut under the left rib [4][5]. Stephen, and Linley fled to parts unknown [5].
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- Serious Cutting Scrape (1891)Serious Cutting Scrape Lee Linley Carves Jo Harris. Probability That The Wounds Will Prove Fatal
- At a quarter past six yesterday morning… (1891)At a quarter past six yesterday morning a deadly fight took place between Lee Linley and Jo Harris. Linley had been working for ’> Harris, who is foreman of the H. W. ranch near Fleming, owned by Samuel Harsh…
- Silver City Enterprise — 1891 (full OCR, Internet Archive) — 1891-07-17 (1891)rning Linley was in Steele’s saloon I when Harris walked in. Linley folded his arms m on his breast and said “good morning, Mr. ■ Harris’’ to which Harris replied, “good morn- ■ ing.” Linley then said to…
- yesterday… (1891)yesterday. Harris replied, “I do not know as I said so.” Linley said, “You are a G — d d — n liar, you did say so.” Harris made a motion to strike him when Linley pulled out a large pocket knife, opened it and…
- yesterday… (1891)Harris kicked him three or four times. Linley closed with him and tried to cut him as Harris retreated to the back room. On reaching the back room Harris picked up a chair behind him and struck at Linley wi…