10050. The Arizona Miner. Prescott, Arizona Territory, September 12th, 1866. John F. Simmons

The Arizona Miner Prescott, Arizona Territory September 12th, 1866 John F. Simmons , better known as Jack Simmons , or Burro Jack, was killed at Date Creek on the 7th instant, by a pistol in the hands of George Willard , alias Lane. Willard had accused Jack of turning in poor hay, and Jack pronounced the report a lie, when Willard shot him. Willard s act is not justified by those familiar with the facts, and he is held by Sheriff Bourke for trial on a charge of murder. Jack was a well known char— acter in this part of Arizona. He joined Governor Goodwin and party at Santa Fe , in 1863, and has since been engaged in mining and ranching. He was an English— man by birth, rough in his ways, and not generally liked, although all who knew him intimately testify that he was poss— essed of a good heart, and exceedingly enterprising and industrious. We are glad to say that the report that he broke up the election at Date Creek on the 5th instant, is untrue.