John Meadows
November 21, 1904
Arizona Republican Newspaper

The Globe Silver Belt says: Word has been received that John 
Meadows was shot and painfully wounded last Sunday evening 
about dark by some unknown man, between Dripping Springs Ranch 
and the Gila River.  Meadows was on his way to troy at the time 
and met the man--both being on horseback--who grasped the bridle 
rein of Meadows' horse and upon being asked what he wanted, drew 
a six shooter and fired, the ball passing between Meadows' body 
and left arm, cutting the clothing.  Meadows' horse, frightened 
by the shot, plunged, and a second shot struck Meadows in the 
left leg between the knee and hip, passing through the fleshy 
part of the thigh.  Meadows managed to retain his seat in the 
saddle and his horse ran away carrying him quickly out of the 
range of his assailant's gun.