Semi-weekly herald., 1909-07-26

VINO VIII ulin 1OfIueu tHe eNp'Sah-
mans parade, and filled two flights OF
stairs with a big load OF chairs, till
you couldn't get by for all OF your
prayers, said they were sure Wiling.
The professor scratched his head AZ
that and said maybe they wouldn't
stand for 1t after all. and the process
sion went on.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. N. Freeman have
given up housekeeping for the pres
ent and are domiciled at the Strater.
Misses Mary and Alice lockwood
journeyed to Fort Lewis this morning
10 spend few days with the Misses
Spear.
Public officials have only one course
to spursue-be fair and Just to tax
payers and the public.
Brakeman Harry Fry, familiarly
known as Shorty" resumed his duties
on the Red Apple line this morning
John F. Gamsby was down from
Emerald lakes yesterday and returned
10 that picturesque spot this morning
When public officials find them
selves in thew rong they should lose
no time In correcting evils complain.
ed of.
T A Kerr, the well known orchard
ist. came down on the morning train
from Hermosa TO spend the day in
Durango.
Mrs. l.. A. johnson and daughters
were arrivals from Pennington last
night and departed for Pagosa Springs
this morning to visit friends.
Mrs. William Gil, who came In from.
Pagosa Junction about three weeks
ago TO attend her sons wedding. re.
turned to the Junction this morning
Misses Laura and Bessie Burwell
went to Allison this morning to spend
ten days att he Burwell ranch, Every
one says the Allison country is very
pretty now.
The people and taxpayers generally
for But they appear to be getting
more than they called for in Durango
and the state of Colorado.
C. A. Leonard. formerly mar hel and
now water superintendent and street
supervisor, came down from Silyerton
last evening to attend the Elk gath.
ering and witness the "horning" of a
few good boys. Mr.. Leonard returns
this evening.
Misses Abbie and Nettie McNicholas
are home from Greeley, where they
gained distinction the past year, re-
flecting credit on their home town.
The young ladies' stayed in Denver
and vicinity to attend the N. r, A,
During the week of the big meeting
OF educators from all parts of the
country there were $4,000 visitors in
Denver.
Mrs J. NJ Brown of Jerome, Ariz
and Mrs. d. B. Hines of Columbus
Neb, mother and sister of Mrs. II. L.
Alexander, are visiting her at Brook
side. after separation of sixteen
years Mr.. Hines is Union Pacific
engineer running from Columbus tt
Norfolk. and has been an employe o
the road for thirty-five years-whicf
seems liks a lifetime almost,
William Koehler Jr., X. 7. ThOmp
son and T. ]. Shea, all of SilveIlou
| were in the city last night 20 ioiI
the Elks. They all looked pretty fl
this morning considering the size o
the antlers of the big Elk who alway
assists at initiation ceremonies. May
be he didn't buck any, billy" return
to Silverton on the evening train
\ Mr.. Thompson has moved out to IL,
ranch on Florida mesa. and aon
thither today. Justice Tim Shea mad
a business trip to Cortez this mornin
to visit his ranch property there.
It's a noble man, an honest mar
that finds himself in the wrong an
has the courage to right that wronl
This applies to public officials as we
as men In private walks OF life.
men and public officials will follo'
Biblical instructions by rightin
wrongs they will be happier and {
peace with the world. The Heral
never wronged public official or IL
dividual that 1t was not willing
make amends. If this paper mi
quotes any one or makes statement
that cannot be verified the manag
ment has the manhood to correct,
Sheriff John Clarke was pleasant
: surprised last evening by about a do
en- friends. whom he found assemble
+. at his home ON West Third avenue, {
his return from trip to Bear cree
Yesterday was Sheriff Clarke's fort
ninth birthday and Mrs Clarke invite
In some of the sheriff's friends to he
+ him eat his birthday dinner. She d
Y not tell her husband they were comii
= and as the guests didn't mention
:, either. his surprise was complete.
Q very enjoyable evening was spent.
q C. E Dorsey came up from tr
s through San Juan county, New Mexi'
u Hast night, where he bought land. a