New Year’s 1875 found Doc Holliday celebrating at the St. Charles Saloon in Dallas, once his home base but he had moved to Denison. The revelries took a turn for the worse, however, when he traded shots with the bar owner, “Champagne Charlie” Austin. Neither man was hurt. Doc was arrested and charged with attempted murder; Austin was taken into custody by not indicted.
Doc went to trial on January 25, but it was a quick proceeding. He was found not guilty later that day, and then he quickly got back to Denison.
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