Part 2: The Legend of Billy the Kid "The Outlaw Emerges" A - Documentary Series.

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Catherine and William Antrim moved to Silver City, New Mexico about one and a half years before Catherine's death in September 1874. Specifically:
The Antrim's relocated to Silver City around March or April of 1873, shortly after their marriage on March 1, 1873 in Santa Fe. Upon arriving in Silver City, they were fortunate to find an available small cabin downtown, as the booming mining town was growing rapidly and many new arrivals had to settle for tent living.
Catherine Antrim likely made her own soap for her laundry business. During her time running a laundry service, she worked in a hot, humid environment, which was not ideal for someone suffering from tuberculosis. The labor involved boiling dirty clothing in soapy water, and it was common for laundresses of that era to create their own soap to ensure they had a consistent and effective cleaning product for their business.
While specific details about her soap-making practices are not extensively documented, it was typical for women in similar positions to produce their own soaps, especially in frontier settings where commercial products might not have been readily available. This practice would have allowed Catherine to control the quality and cost of the soap used in her laundry operations.
Basic Soap Making Methods
There are two main methods for making soap from scratch:
Cold Process: This method relies on the internal heat produced during saponification. It requires a 4-6 week curing time for the soap to fully harden and complete the saponification process.
Hot Process: External heat is applied to accelerate saponification. Soaps made this way can often be used within a day or two, though waiting a week is ideal for a harder bar. So in the mean time Catherine most likely made lots of pies, cakes, bread, and dinner rolls.
Based on the available information, Silver City, New Mexico in 1875 was a relatively dangerous frontier town, characterized by a high violent crime rate. Here are some key points about the safety situation in Silver City during that time:
The town experienced a substantial violent crime rate during the 1870s.
Silver City was founded in 1870 as a mining boom town, which often attracted a rough element and led to increased criminal activity.
The need for strong law enforcement was evident, as Grant County Sheriff Harvey Whitehill was elected in 1874 specifically to address the crime problem.
Sheriff Whitehill gained a reputation for his abilities in controlling trouble, suggesting that there was significant criminal activity to contend with.
In 1875, Whitehill arrested Billy the Kid (then known as Henry Antrim) for theft, indicating that property crimes were also a concern.
The town hired its first town marshal, "Dangerous Dan" Tucker, in 1878, further highlighting the ongoing need for law enforcement.
The presence of outlaws like Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch, who were reported to frequent Silver City saloons in the late 1800s, adds to the picture of a town with significant criminal elements.
While specific crime statistics for 1875 are not available, the historical context suggests that Silver City was indeed a dangerous place during this period. The rapid growth of the mining town, the presence of outlaws, and the need for strong law enforcement all point to a volatile and potentially unsafe environment typical of many Western frontier towns of that era.
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Based on the available information, I don't have specific details about the Legal Tender mine in Silver City, New Mexico paying only $1 a day in 1873.
However, I can provide some relevant context about mining in Silver City during that time period:

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