Phoenix tribune., 1919-12-13

Washington street left this week for
Nogales, Ariz., to visit her sister, Mrs.
Alma Finch. She will be absent sew
eral weeks.
Mr.. Smith Indisposed
Mr. Sam Smith of 914 East Jeffer-
son street is reported on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Strother ConvaIescing
Mrs. Strother, mother of Mrs. l. f.
Silvers, 1927 East Jefferson street,
who has been confined to her home
the past few weeks, is improving
slowly.
Mr.. Richardson Confined
Mr.. A. T. Richardson of II East
Madison street has been confined to
his home the past week with illness.
Attention, Xmas Shoppers
Make use of the Tribune as a shop
ping guide and business directory. Ii
pays both ways.
Preparing to Build
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. p. Crump of Ills
East Jefferson street have engaged
workmen to clear away the ruins of
their home, corner Jefferson and Elev-
enth street, which was recently de-
stroyed by fire, and will soon erect
modern dwelling on this corner.
Miss Garcia lndisposed
Miss Eleanor Garcia, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Perry Payne of Ga South
Third street, is confined to her home
suffering with tonsilitis.
Brilliant Man Coming
Advance notice received from Bish-
op Chas. II. Phillips states that a
brilliant man has been appointed to
succeed Rev. A. c. Caldwell as pastor
of the c. M. E. church here The new
pastor, whose name is Rev. NJ. Thomp-
son, comes from Thomasville, Ala. He
is a graduate of Miles Memorial Col
lege, has taken a special course in
theological training at Fisk Univer
sity and has served successfully as
pastor of charge in the south for a
number of years, He will preach his
first sermon in Phoenix Sunday morn
ing at the C. NJ. E. church and again
at p. m. Hear him.
First Meeting Successful
Rev. w. j. Conquest, pastor of the
newly organized A. NJ. E. Zion church,
held his first services last Sunday at
the Grace Baptist church, S22 South
Montezuma street. A large crowd at
tended the opening services which
were held at p. M and all enjoyed
Rev. Conquest's remarkable sermon.
Services at this church will be held
every Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
and you are invited to attend.
Double Murder
Tuesday evening Dec 9th, Jack
Skinner, who resided at Seventh and
Madison streets, sent six bullets into
the body of his wife and then turned
the weapon upon himself, inflicting
wound which proved fatal. Skinner
charged his wife with infidelity and
sought to square things by ending the
lives of both himself and wife. Off
GERS Williams and McCloud were the
first TO reach the scene They notified
Coroner Wheeler, who ordered the
bodies removed to an undertaking.
establishment, where an inquest was
held the following day. Skinner was
half-breed and his wife Papago
Indian.
Mrs. Brady Indisposed
Mrs. Lewis Brady of POS N. Ninth
street, is reported on the sick list
this week.
Mrs. Gardiner Laid to Rest
The funeral of Mrs. Helen Gardiner
was held Friday afternoon, Dec. 5,
from the A. NJ e. church. The order
of the Eastern Star had charge of the
funeral services, which were largely
attended by friends of the deceased.
The floral offerings were many and
beautiful. Rev. r. ]. Sanford, pastor
of the A. M. e. church, officiated A
large cOncourse of friends followed
the remains to their last resting place
and interment was made in Green
wood
Entertains Club Members
Thursday afternoon, Dec II, Mrs
Oscar McCloud entertained the mem
bers of the Goldinol club at her resi-
dence, 1S42 East Jefferson street.
Mrs. Lott Entertans
Thursday afternoon, Dec. II, Mrs
% l.. Lott entertained the members
of the Coterie club and Unique club
at the residence of Mrs s. w. Thomp-
son. SGT East Jefferson street
Expression of Gratitude
Mr. R. D. Simpson desires to thank
all who donated to the cause of the
Arkansas riot sufferers, for whom he
has been soliciting. He raised $14 by