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Judge Roy Bean presiding over a trial of a horse-thief

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Stock #:743089
Type: Postcard
Era: Real Photo
City: Langtry
State: Texas (TX)
County: Val Verde
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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This old relic is located in the little town of Langtry, Texas, which was the abode of Judge Roy Bean---a "Saloon," and also a "Hall of Justice," he being the only Peace Officer west of the Pacos River, at the time this photot was made, about 1900, and shows Judge Bean holding court, trying a horse-thief. Left of the picture is the stolen horse. On horses, guarded by officers are two other horse thieves, supposed partners of the one on trial.

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