A strip on each side had been -wept bare to the clear white sand below. Thus was explained what might have been a geological mystery.

HISTORY OF WESTERN NEBRASKA

Geo. Fulton Murdered In July, 1888, Geo. Fulton was shot and instantly killed by a man named Arnold. Fulton had been a good friend of Arnold but there seemed to be a little difference between them with relation to some wages. Arnold had used Fulton's team to do some plowing and did not want to make any allowance.

On the day of the fatality Arnold with his gun proceeded up the valley to LeMaster's place, the latter owing him a little bill for labor. LeMaster was not at home so he went to Dan D. Davis' place, for what it was not known. Then he went to Fulton's. George was at home, and Arnold said he had come after the money. Fulton explained where there was a little difference but it did not satisfy, and he declared he came after some money and he

was going to get it at which he pulled his gun and shot into the roof. George said that a little thing like that did not scare him and told him to cut it out. Arnold then shot him and after he fell fired another bullet into the back of his neck. Mrs. Fulton and her sister had run out of the house but he followed them around the house and Mrs. Fulton emptied the contents of her purse -- which was little enough -- into his hand. He then went to Wellington Clark's place and told of the killing. He was arrested and at first the case was called at Sidney where a continuance was granted. The trial came on after Scotts Bluff county was organized.