Arizona republican., 1921-04-20
NEWS IF INTEREST
 FROM W|CKE|VBURG

wICKENBURG, April 19.-From recent reports by parties who have visited the old placer fields situated in Maricopa and Yavapai counties quite an interest is being manifested in the way of prospecting dry wash ing, and some quarts prospects are being opened up. The old San Do- worked many times and yet she is still giving up the yellow gold.
 c. E. Brackley and family left Thursdy morning for Arkansas where they will make their future home MT. Brackley came here about year ago for his health, being greatly benefited by the climate here but he could not resist the call of the Ozarks.
 Mrs. W. K Brown and Mrs. Pitts were in town last week buying sup plies for the Howard Sheep company They report that the range in the vii cinity of the camp is in good condi- tion.
 A very delightful evening was spent at the home of Mrs. NJ M. Fisher Saturday, April g. in honor of Mrs. Marie Savage. The evening was spent with a number Of interesting games Refreshments were served to about 30 guests.
 Mrs. Paul Myers and children of Prescott are visiting Mrs. Myers parents. MT. and Mrs. E. J. Ford.
 Mrs. George yeit came in last week from Forepaugh, where she has been spending the winter. Mrs. Veit ex- poets to leave in few days for her home in Flagstaff.
 D. Ainsworth has purchased the old TriIby mine mill and is installing it on his Arizona Vermont property. Miss Ivah Kniskern, primary teach CT in the public school, has been con- fined to her bed for a few days. The vacancy in the school room was filled by the high school girls.
 w. w Bass came down from Grand Canyon Monday en route to the Pio- neers' celebration at Phoenix. He stopped over to look after his ranch interests across the river.
 A. E. Davis had the misfortune to lose his Elgin car last week when | from some unknown cause the can vas which covered it caught on fire and before it could be put out burned all the wood work and upholstering A. J. Kellis is bringing in some rare and rich specimens of good ore from his Dixie group of mining claims north of town. Mir. Kellis is some what enthused over his recent strike caused by having to do his assess ment work this year. Boys do your work or turn your claims loose. | A crowd of 30 young folks motored to the Garden of Allah Wednesday evening, where they enjoyed 'ho' dog roast and dancing. The road leading to the garden is in fairly good condition In the event that it re- mains as good as it now Is. there vii be many parties in the future to take advantage of the dancing floor and the swimming pool.
 The tacky dance given last night by the ball boys was wonderful sue cess. There were tacks of every de. events of the evening was the arres and conviction of those who lei their "tacks," husbands, wives o children, at home Jess Davis proved himself to be a very proficient judg' in the matter. Mrs. P. T. Alton ant Mrs. Joe Bryan were awarded the la dies prizes, Mrs. Alton receiving ; flour sieve and Mrs. Bryan a whistle The prize for the best dressed maI was given to Bill Fisher, whicl proved to be a pair of badly worl shoes. There was a good crowd anC every one expressed themselves a! having had a wonderful time. Tn ball boys wore their uniforms ana proved themselves to be graceful walters by serving cake and ic' cream
 T. H. Vaughn drove in from tn
 Yavapai gold and silver mine. |
 miles east of town, last Wednesday returning Thursday.
 F Bob Wildman, formerly of tn