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A constable testified that a man he killed on a railroad platform in Willcox, Arizona, in 1881 had been “skylarking.” What is that?

by | Jul 15, 2014 | Uncategorized

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A constable testified that a man he killed on a railroad platform in Willcox, Arizona, in 1881 had been “skylarking.” What is that? Jack Allen Phoenix, Arizona “Skylarking” refers to someone engaged in horseplay. It could also describe a person who plays practical jokes or commits shenanigans. In this case, the constable shot the man for messing around. Willcox was indeed a tough Arizona town. *** Marshall Trimble is Arizona’s official historian. His latest book is Wyatt Earp


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