Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1898-01-04
WILLIAMS wAIFS.
The very Latest Dished Up for the Public
by Ouy Npsciai Writer.

BY Our Special Writer.
Williams, Arizona, Jan. 3.-The pros
pects for Williams the coming year are
brighter than ever.
The bonus asked by the Grand Canyon
& Santa re railway has been raised and
II will not be very long until the location
work is started.
That the division will be back in Will
Jams once more no one doubts. At pres
ent tbs company Is hauling nc less than
thirty cars u day 10 Seligman. Train
men are working thirty.six hours and
then many times are called u 20 right
back The fault Ia not only wholly on
this end but is also felt on the Needles
end. The crews IAN m IKE Peach Springs
easily but the heavy grade from there TO
seligman works hardship on the already
tired trainmen.
A deal was made the first part OF last
week that would do just ca TO a Wall
street institution. II was no other than
q purchase Of DR.. C. y. II berts' entire
interests, including his drug store and
different other properties, the purchasers
bling DR.. P. A. Mellick and N. SalEman.
two Of williams most energetic and fre-
most business men. the purchase price
being $4,000. II all came about
through the subsidy asked by the Canyon
road. DIR Roberts was persuaded TO con.
tribute To make the amount required.
After considerable parleying he agreed
10 LET go OF $4,000. but did not let go Of
all the string. He wanted IL stipulated
that he should be the company's physi.
clan and druggist, but this offer could
could not be accorded him, 80 he pulled
down This 40 exasperated some OF the
committee that they made him a propO-
sltion 10 buy his interests outright with
out taking an inventory. lie agreed TO
$4,000 and finally to $4,000. which was
proptly taken up by Messrs. Mellick &
Salzman before Roberts could change
his mind.
G. Nick Stark, who started for Detroit
with a train load Of cattle last October,
returned the latter part OF the week, on
the cushions; Pullman, at that ne re-
porte having a delightful trip. Mr.. Stark
stopped of several days In Las Vegas on
his return, 10 visit Thomas, the 'petrehed
printer" Thomas IL strictly In 1t. hay
lug accumulated a half interest In u
Dutch restaurant. P~etrefaction never
could be kept down long. Think you'll
ever come backp
Aught Jones, society reporter Of the
Skylight Kicker. came 10 town the latter
part OF the week. He ran across your
correspondent and confdentially told
him his intentions Ia regard TO taking
one OF williams ialrest 10 capture the
hrst prize AT the mask ball that was 60
ing 10 be held at Flagstaff on New Years
eve. He repaired TO his fond loves place
Of abode, TO find her Ill. He returned IA
the city looking somewhat careworn and
dOwnhearted.
Brock May sends q very interesting
ltbttt W tne NeWb tnis Wccht tciiinB VI
his experience in the Klondike region.
Brakeman A. Phillips was thrown from
the top OF u a with considerable force
last Friday night. He was riding on
, freight car, when II cam, In contac
with a caboose. DIR. Mellick attended tn,
injured employe. He was taken 10 tn
company's hospital at Albuquerque.
Ed. Parks, the genial and ever &C
commodating conductor. has resigned
and intends to engage In the wet good
business. Here's success TO you, oil
man.
Jud R%ounseville, liked by all. still re
tains his position with the drug hous'
formerly conducted by DR.. G. y. Roberts
Can't do without you.
Later-It is reported that DR.. Robert
intends 10 10 into seclusion on top OF Bill
Williams. GIMME FADDEN.