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One Mile House, a hotel and restaurant man marked by the grim reaper was le Mrs. Frederick Johnson
on the railroad line. There were four frantically trying to get his door closed ii 2216 South 23rd Ave.
Park
men at the hotel. These luckless individ- and latched tight. Anytown, 80918
uals were left trussed up and relieved Leander Davidson had heard the shoot- labels with your
of their cash. And, of course, they were ing and with his wife was trying to se- CODE!
left lying on the floor. cure his building when Vasquez, notic- I
About this time, the newspapers start- ing his activity, stood outside, and fired 500 ZIP CODE LABELS-50c
ed to beat the drum for some concerted through the door. Davidson, hit with the Start using Zip numbers on your return address
effort to capture the outlaw and his band. first shot, fell back against his wife and labels. Any name, address and Zip code beautifully
printed in black on white gummed paper. Rich gold
Instead of lying low, Vasquez decided to died instantly. trim. Up to 4 lines. About long. 500 labels in plastic
strike again. He would leave central Having quelled every vestige of re- box, 50¢ Ppd. We ship in 48 hrs. Money-back guaran-
California and head south to Los An- sistance, Vasquez untied Andrew Sny- tee. If you don't know the correct Zip code, add 10¢
per set; we will look it up. Same 48-hr. service.
geles. If it got too hot on this side of the der and forced him, upon the threat of for Drake Bldg.
border, he would jump over into old Mex- death, to bring out his hidden money
Walter Drake Colorado Springs, Colo. 80901
ico until it cooled down. and jewels. This was done and much
But he needed money. Vasquez talked loot was gathered from all the other men
Leiva into selling his ranch. Then the present.
wife of Leiva was sent south with the The bandits took all the merchandise RIBALD
money. They were to meet there after they could carry from the store, plus
one grand coup, the robbery of the town eight horses and Sl,300 in cash. Then,
of Tres Pinos. under a dark, moonless sky, they rode TALES
Tres Pinos was a stage coach station away up Tres Pinos Creek leaving three
set back in the gold summer hills of Cal- corpses staring up at the black eternity Of
ifornia. A small town without local law of the sky. The people of Tres Pinos
enforcement officers, it was little more were so terrified that no effort was made OLD WEST
than a watering station for travelers pass- to mount a posse.
ing through. Vasquez had decided that By the next day, various law officers
this would be his target. It was· out of had taken up the trail. Sheriff Adams $2.00 ppd.
the way. The store owners were pros- and Captain Tom Wasson of Monterey RANDOLPH BOOKS
Box 701
perous and he had little doubt that he made up one group. They searched the
Lawrence, Kansas 66044
could convince them to open up their La Cantua Region, not knowing that
safes and secret hiding places. Vasquez had made good his escape to
On August 26, 1873, the raid was car- ward southern California. After getting
ried out. According to Vasquez' own lost several times, the posse called it SAYE WITH U.S. SAYINGS IONDS
story, he sent two of his men, Leiva and quits.
Romulo Gonzales, into the town ahead A few days later, acting on other in-
of the others. They rode into town at formation, Adams and some deputies
five o'clock in the early evening. A little were riding up Little Rock Canyon in
while later Theodore Moreno, another the southern part of the state when sud-
bandit, followed them in. Then finally, denly Chavez on a fast mount streaked If you are skinny, thin
just after dark, Vasquez and Chavez across the trail in front of them. Every underweight because
of poor eating habits,
entered the little town. gun in the posse barked loud, but in a take New Wate-On. It's
rich in weight gaining
The stage from New ldria had just second the bandit was gone. When pur- calories, vitamins, min-
arrived at Tres Pinos and the clerk, John sued, ·Chavez and · Vasquez together erals, iron, quick energy
elements and other
Utzerath, was busy sorting the mail in managed to hold off the lawmen while weight building nutrients.
the post office in Snyder's store. Andrew they made their plans. After leading the Fast weight gains of 5-
10-15 pounds and more
Snyder, a small boy, and several other posse away from their horses, the two reported; without pads,
exercise or fishy tasting
men were standing idly about. As soon outlaws jumped on fresh mounts, hidden oils. And, as weight is
as Vasquez entered the door, he and his close by, and escaped. added to -cheeks, bust-
line, arms, legs, hips,
men drew their guns. Everyone, includ- Vasquez, Chavez and Leiva and his thighs and all the body,
should look better
ing the boy, was tied and pushed to the wife, Rosario, remained in the Little without that thin, skinny
appearance. Satisfaction
floor. Rock Canyon area. It was following the from first trial or return to store for refund.
At this time, the first killing occurred. episode of this chase, that an incident
A sheepherder named Bernal Berhuri occurred that Vasquez, himself, related NEW! SUPER WATE-ON TABLETS
appeared in the street outside the store. in an interview after his trial, to the edi- It's amazing how many calories, vita-
mins, minerals, iron, quick energy
Moreno ordered him to halt. Either the tor of the Los Angeles Express. elements and other weight building
nutrients can be concentrated all-in-
man did not understand or he panicked. "Tell me about the affair with Leiva's one delicious food .tablet. Easy to carry and eat
In any event he ran and the bandit fired wife." invited the editor. between meals for supplementary calories. Gold
Box of 96 Tablets, only 4.50 .. . choice of Straw-
his gun; Berhuri fell dead with a bullet "A criminal intimacyhad existed be- berry, Butterscotch, Banana flavors.
in his brain. The little boy broke loose tween myself and Le1va's wife long be- Also Regular Wale-On Tablets - 96 for 3.00
and ran for the rear of the store. He was fore I left Monterey County. At Rock NEW! SUPER WATE-ON LIQUID EMULSION
chased by Chavez, who knocked him un- Creek be, (Leiva) caught us together. Gaining the weight you have
always wanted may be easier
conscious with a gun butt. It was then be turned against me and than you think . . and may
It was now time for the second killing. sought to have me captured ... " change your whole outlook on
life!· The more of SUPER
A teamster, named George Radford Leaming of the affair between Vas- WATE-ON you take with varied
drove up in front of the store. He did quez and his wife, Leiva left the camp weight maintaining meals, the
faster and greater should be the
not hear the bandit's challenge because and rode to the sheriff. From facts gath- gain. Choice of Strawberry, But-
terscotch, Banana flavors. Don't be skinny. · start
he was deaf. However, sensing some ered from his testimony, Romulo Mo- taking Super Wate-On today. Pint- 4.50
danger, he started to run for the rear of reno was captured and sentenced to Also Reg. Emulsion - 3.00
the building. Before he took three steps life in prison. Although Vasquez was ASK YOUR DRUGGIST FOR
he was shot dead by Vasquez. In the hotel not actually captured at this time, Leiva's WAYE-ON
next to Snyder's store the next and last turning against him and the loss of Mo-
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