Arizona republican., 1921-03-23
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 FIRED RANCH HOUSE

MESA. March P. - Two Mexicans were arrested Tuesday morning by Constable O. L.. Pickens and they are being held for investigation on the be- lief that they were responsible for the fire which early Monday morning de- stroyed the ranch home of Clay Parker live miles northeast of Mesa. and in which Mir. Parker was seriously and probably fatally burned. MT. Parker was reported gradually sinking and practically no hope was held by physi- clans for his recovery late Tuesday evening
 Complaint of neighbors that the fire was possibly of incendiary origin caused an investigation by county of tfcers and the arrests of the two Mexi- cans who may be responsible for the flames were made Tuesday morning. That Parker had had some difficulties with one or both of the Mexicaps who q had worked for him and that one of them had been discharged but a few days before the fire. was told officers by a neighbor- The neighbor who was utilized as an interpreter by MT. Parker in conversing with the MeM- cans. it is said. also heard one of the Afexicans say that he would get even with Parker"
 The two Nexicans were held for in- ve<figation Tuesday. but it is possible HMa& ttl1fS SeS VIII pc pTeleTTeQ against them and that they will be held for trial
 The Parker home was destroyed by fire early Monday morning, and MT. Parker. thinking his wife was inside the burning building, dashed through the flames twice in an effort to locate her His clothing was a mass of flames. which were extinguished when he jumped into a trough of water nearby. but the burns to his body were SO serious that little hope is held for his recovery He was rushed to the community hospital and the best of attention has been given there. Mon dz~ he rested fairly well but Tuesday his condition gradually became more grave
 No Clues to Togsery Robbery
 The robbery of the Toggery in Mesa early Monday morning, when merchant disc valued at $5,000 was gotten away with. continued a mystery Tuesday. An officer of the city police arrested a Mexican early Tuesday morning for investigation. but after being ques- toned closely it was apparent that he had no connection with the case and he was released City and county of ficers in all parts of the state have been notified of the robbery and the best available lists of the merchandise Stoiea furnished them, in case an ef- fort should be made to sell any of the goods. George A Johnson. manager of the Toggery. said Tuesday that three men had frequented the store Saturday. paying three separate visits 10 the place. and it is possible thai they were making observations 1T preparation for the robbery. City ant county officers in Mesa are continuing their efforts on the case but have un- covered no definite clues yet.
 Junior Track Meet Saturday
 The first annual junior track an, field meet of the Mesa high school vii be held on the athletic grounds at tn school next Saturday. Contests fo the girls of the school will be held il the forenoon. Miss Noreene Gloves physical director, being in charge o the preparations for that portion c the program. The boys meeting wi be held in the afternoon, contestant being limited to entry on the provisio that they weigh 126 pounds or less. m Purchase Franklin Grocery
 L. l.. Lesueur of Mesa and F. P. Neil zen of Bluewater. N. M, have closed deal for the purchase of the Frankli Grocery store on East Main street The business will be conducted in th future under the firm name of th Neilsen -Iesueur Grocery Co.
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