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Last Thursday, after an argument with Mr. Yarbrough over wages, he was shot through his right arm near the elbow. He was rushed to the offices of Drs. Gilbert and Jordan in G.L. Gollands car. After an examination, they decided he need to be rushed to the hospital inMesain Mesa. The injury was serious enough for the arm to be amputated.
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After a stay in the hospital, he has returned to Chandler and lives in a tent of the Chandler Improvement Company.
The doctors are donating their services to the recovery, but he is not recovered enough to tell his side of the story. (Chandler Arizonan 6/13/1913)
-Mr. Dingus is making a good recovery from losing his arm last week. His arm is nearly healed, and he is up and about. He wants to express thanks to all who've helped with his farm. G.R. Johnson, L.S. Parke, and G.T. Peabody have gone to help cultivate his cotton. A full 25 people have volunteered to help with his crop. He has four acres in cotton and six acres in black-eye beans. Mr. Dingus is unsure if he will stay here or return to Texas where his mother and brothers live. He does say he will stay until the case is prosecuted, since he says the plea of self-defense is wrong.
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At first, Mr. Dingus was going to the Gordon's place, but realized it was too far. After getting close to the McCally's, he called for help, and was helped to the house by Mr. and Mrs. McCally.
The story hasn't changed with repetition. (Chandler Arizonan 6/20/1913)
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