Williams news., 1906-04-14
Our Flagstaff News Column
BY A STAFF CORRESPONDENT


That the town is on the wrong side of the depot, or vice versa. is evidenced by the fact that when ever you want to get aboard of train, either east or west bound, there is invaria bly, string offreight cars blocking the only crossing that leads to the depot, and passengers are compelled to await the pleasure of the crew doing the switching or to risk their necks climbing between the cars. We are of the opin. ion that there is rule somewhere regulating this matter. If there is it is not enforced. and if there is not, one should be made. While on the subject we do not think it is amiss to call the attention of the town marshal to the blocking of the crossings from one end of the town to the other every day. and no limit as to the time they are blocked, either. A long freight train from the west cuts off the engine at the depot and runs down to take oil, leaving every crossing in the town blocked until the crew finishes breakfast, dinner or supper, as the case may be, and the common peo- pie walk three or four blocks around the obstruction, while those in car riages or wagons await the pleasure of the train crew. There is an ordi- nance against this, and the book of rules is opposed to it. Impose the penalty on one or two crews, and the local superintendent will take care of the others.
 The funeral of James A. Vail took place Saturday afternoon, and the services, which were held st the home of the deceased, were in charge of the Odd Fellows. In spite of the inclement weather. the Elks, Eagles and Knights of Pythias, in regalia, solemnly marched to the home oi their departed brother and there paid thelr last respects to one they loved so we'll. Out of respect the stores closed during the hour of the services and the friends of the fam fly gathered at the stricken home A short but touching sermon was delivered by the Rev. Lumkin, oi the Methodist church, and quar tet, consisting of Misses Beerher and Perkins and Messrs. Rains and Amundsen, rendered several selec- tions. The floral offerings, tributes of love and esteem, from friends oi the family were clustered around the bier, and their fragrance as cended with the prayers of the as sembled for the peaceful repose oi the dear one departed. The several lodges followed the remains to theil last resting place and the ceremo- nies concluded with the ritual oi Odd Fellows: May we ever remem. Der him as he was-a faithful citi zen and loving father and hus band.
 Flagstaff is to have a carnival or the 4th of July this year. This was the decision arrived at by the horse men and others who met on Mon. day last. A meeting will be called in the. very near future and com mittees on track. grounds, advertis- ing, etc., will get to work at once We are assured by local horsemen that we can count on the racers and show horses from the Phoenix circuit, and with those from Will jams and this point, the racing feature will be the best ever seen in this section: The fencing in and repairing of the grounds and track will be completed at once. and the erection of sta bles and stalls for the visiting and training horses will be a convenience that will be appre- ciated by the visitors. An exten- sion to the grand stand is contem- plated, so that there will be seating capacity for all who attend, and the nuisance of having the ball grounds and paddock crowded with spectators will be obviated.
 What we want most is a real live board of trade There is not sin gle town along the Santa Fe coast lines that has the advantages oi Flagstaff. Our water is the best in the world; the climate could not be improved upon; transportation fla cilities are good; and there is no end to the points of interest that are within driving distance of the town. It would not be bad idea for the new council to look into the matter and interest some of the in. huential business men in their own town. Get the thing started right do good deal of advertising in a way that counts, and everybody boost. Don't sit down and wait fol some one else tO do the bOOStino