Phoenix tribune., 1921-12-31
PRESCOTT LOCALS
BY Mrs. L. v. Hines

many presents We're given out.
The Christmas tree Monday at the
Methodist church was postponed on
account of the rain.
Miss Naomi Tabron, teacher in the
colored school at Somerton, is spend
ing the holidays with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paris Tabron in South
Montezuma street.
Rev. Youngblood of Wichita, Kans.,
is a recent arrival and preached a
wonderful sermon Sunday night at
Mt. Olive Baptist church. He is Just
the sort of man Prescott needs and
we are indeed glad to have him with
us. He is planning to run a revival
l-and solicits the hearty cooperation of
all Christians.
Mr. Russell Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Hines, motored to the Dunlap
ranch near Jerome Junction and spent
happy day with these good people.
The Dunlaps have several hundred
chickens, turkeys, hogs, a fine motor
truck, have remodeled their house and
made other wonderful improvements
on their ranch home. They are the
type of people who never say fail and
make good in everything they attempt
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie Jordan and
their children were dinner guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Baker, and
all enjoyed a seven course repast.
The entertainment given by the
Fort Whipple boys of Ward IL, was
beautifully carried out and a pleasing
program was rendered. A full ac-
count of this affair will be given in
next weeks TribuAa.
Butcher" Scott, formerly patient
at Fort Whipple, but who was dis
charged contrary to medical advice,
died suddenly last week while sitting
in chair. Heart failure was given
as the cause of his death and the re-
mains are at Ruffners undertaking
parlors awaiting advice from relatives
in his home, Porter, Oklahoma.
The Prescott division of the U. N.
i. A. and A. C.L had a beautiful pro-
gram and Christmas tree Friday night.
Many were present and all had de-
lightful time.
Miss Drucilla Polk and brother were
in Prescott last week and furnished
music for the dance given at Masonic
hall
Mrs. Ramsey of Jerome, was busi-
ness visitor in Prescott last week.
She reported her home town ''just a
little dull"
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Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Hines were
hosts at a beautifully appointed Xmas
dinner given at their home compli-
mentary to a few of their friends.
Several out of town people were in
vited but could not be present on ac-
count of the steady downpour of rain.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. Station and
the host and hostess. All enjoyed
an old fashioned Christmas dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Maxwell
were hosts to jolly party of motor
lists Monday. Mr. Sells and Miss
Maggie Clark were their guests. They
attempted to make the drive to Je-
rome, but on reaching the hills, found
the road too slippery and returned to
Prescott. They enjoyed a specially
prepared dinner in one of the down
town cafes
Report comes that Mr.. Wilbur
Smith has been offered a Lucrative
position in Phoenix and that he and
his family will spend the winter in
the capital city. Their many friends
here regret to lose them and trust
they will return next summer.
Mrs. F. H. Alexander is in receipt
of letter stating that friend, Miss
Lila Watson, teacher in the public
schools of Houston, Texas, will arrive
soon and spend a few weeks visiting
in the city. Mrs. Alexander will ac-
company her to the coast where both
will enjoy brief vacation. Miss Wat
son is among the most popular mem
bers of the younger set in her home
town, loved and respected by ALL
All the colored business places are
beautifully decorated for the holidays,
showing the real Christmas spirit.
All the real sick patients in Wards
Nos. l and II, except Mr.. Alexander,
have been discharged, and he is doing
fairly well through the damp season.