Williams news., 1906-01-20

Coushatta, La., states that Peter Barr, the negro who was shot at Ash Fork recently and later died. was an escaped convict. He was sentenced for life for killing one of his own color; but had escaped about two years ago.
 c. s. Dingle, formerly manager of the Grand Canyon Drug Co.,, who left here some time ago for d visit at his old home over in Cali fornia, has sent in his resignation, having decided to remain on the coast. His place is being most ably filled by MT. D. A. Byrne.
 On Monday last Patsy Hollihan visited Ash Fork with Attorney Sleeves to defend an action of fore ible entry and detainer brought by J. M. Sheively for possession of saloon property there. The case was tried before Justice Gillette and and terminated in favor of MT. Hollihan.
 Mrs. Amanda Lockett, mother of the Lockett brothers, prominent men of Flagstaff, died near this city on Sunday. She was S4 years of age, and had come into this val ley overland, accompanying the Lockett droves of sheep now being brought here to be shorn.-Phoenix Republican, Jan. Is.
 James Irvine, boot and shoe maker, Williams, Arizona. Ladies' and gents shoes made to order. Perfect fit and workmanship guar anteed. Repair work neatly done.
 Pine Temple, No. 1, Rathbone Sisters, held their first meeting of the new year last Tuesday night. MT. J. s. Button was initiated into the mysteries of the order. Have three limitations for the next meet ing. The following officers were elected: M E. C., Mary Button; E. S., Grace Greenwald; E. J., Lizzie Kennedy; M., Una Decker; M. of R. and C., Percy Du Bois; M. of F.. Kate Barney; F., Emma Buggeln; O. G., Katie Johnston. After which lunch was served in the banquet room, 24 attending.
 c. NJ. Wolf this week received letter from his son, Fred, who with Roy is attending the university at Valparaiso, Ind. in which he stated that it was possible that Roy would not be home during the summer vacation, but that he might decide to stay in the east. as he had al- ready been offered position keep ing books in Chicago at salary of $50 per month. Application had been made to the school for a book keeper, and Roy had made such progress since there that he was recommended by the professor for the position.
 Baumgartner & Satori are still successfully conducting the Pull man bowling alley and bar. They handle only the best wines and liquors. Billy" says he has been drinking only their own goods since they started up and is not dead yet. What more guarantee do you want?
 Since the departure of Mrs. G. V. Hoopengarner to attend the death of her sister, Mrs. Greene, at Los Angeles, as was mentioned in our last issue, we now understand that word has also been received an- nouncing the death of her brother, MT. Volney Phelps, near San Der nardino. MT. Phelps was engaged in the occupation of a miner and some time ago sustained injuries while in discharge of his duties un- derground from which he never re- covered, and although his death came several weeks ago, it is pre- stunned. while we are not in posses sion of full details, that interment took place at the mine, and the ad- dress of his relatives not being known by his CO workers, the sad news did not reach his people until a few days ago.
 Dr. L. M. Swikerath, optician, from Phoenix, will be here again soon (watch for exact dates in later issues). If there is anything the matter with your eyes or should you need glasses of any description, wait for him.
 N. B.-We have no solicitors in our employ. Dr. Swikerath visits your city personally.
 A good story has leaked out on one of our young ranchers, and though we will mention no names there ara thosa who understand If