FEBRUARY 7, 1885
Paddy Bogget, the victim of the shooting affray at Williams, died on Saturday night.
Note: See incident article on January 31st…..
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JANUARY 31, 1885
SHOOTING IN WILLIAMS 1-31-1885
This place was thrown into excitement by the shooting of Paddy Boggett, a quiet individual by W.J. Pargood, alias Doc, last evening with probable fatal results. It was caused by a former difficulty between them, when Boggett inflicted severe punishment on Pargood with his fists. The latter knowing himself to be inferior in a pugilistic encounter, determined on shooting the former on the least provocation. This first opportunity happened on Sunday night, which he took advantage of and shot Boggett fatally in the abdomen. Both parties are well known along the line of the road. The bullet went through his bladder and D.Mason says he can not live.
NOTE: Dr. George Mason M.D. was the local Williams General Practice Surgeon
Tags: A little bit of History, Arizona, Az. Champion, Williams
JANUARY 17, 1885
Here is a chance for Arizona bachelors: Hattie C. Cummings of Dixie, W.T. requests the publication of the following:
“I want a man of the following description Red hair, blue eyes, one that has good pride enough to dress good, but not above his means. He must be tall or short, thick or heavy set man, small feet, one that doesn’t wear fine shirts much. He must be good featured, of light complexion, and one who is not afraid to cut too much wood for the cook. I don’t want one that will go to sleep while at work. I want one that likes to hoe potatoes, work in the garden and won’t play base ball. If there is anyone of this description please answer through the Champion. No dainty store clerks need apply”.
JANUARY 12, 1884
More comments from the past…..
Three years at the Yuma penitentiary is what Judge Sheldon, at the present term of the Tucson court, gave a man for stealing a pair of socks, which might appropriately be termed “socking” it to a fellow.
NOTE: The court system has gone from very severe in those days to our time of “who gives a dam”.
DECEMBER 29, 1883
California Bill is one of Flagstaff’s fixtures. Bill is either an old Indian fighter and deserves great credit and indulgence from his fellow citizens, or he is a great bear and should be sent to jail or a lunatic asylum. He is full of scars and wounds received either while fighting Indians or stealing horses. As it is he seems a cross between a knave and a fool, annoying ladies and strangers who visit the town and in the name of decency should be suppressed.
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