“WOMAN FREE. Man Is Convicted of Manslaughter” was the lead story in the Silverton Standard on Sept. 28, 1912.

The Dallavalles immigrated to southwest Colorado from Austria in the early years of the 20th century. The young couple, Max and Rosa, faced many challenges and disappointments in the early years of their marriage. Max struggled to find work in Durango, and three of their five children died as infants. Rosa left Max and moved out of their home. The couple reunited and moved to Silvert...