On April 30th 1892, a lone bandit, without warning, fired two charges of buckshot into the stage carrying the payroll for the Sheepranch Mine at this place. Miss Johanna Rodesino, a passenger, was instantly killed, Babe Raggio, the driver, was severely wounded, and Mike Tovey, the messenger, was slightly wounded, while Miss Agnes Filipini and Mrs. A. Lloyd, passengers, were unhurt. No treasure was taken and the bandit was never apprehended.