Semi-weekly herald., 1910-12-08
WHERE THE GLORY
IS EVER SHINING

There are some lives which radiate
so much of joy and good cheer that
their progress seems to be like one
grand sweet song" triumphant un-
TO the end Such as these, mere cir
cumstances, cannot harm, for the hab-
it of rejoicing dominates; it ightens
the dark; soothes the weary; and
sweetens the bitter hours. Through
the Valley of the Shadow" they pass
peacefully and at the outer borders,
just before slipping away beyond NOR.
tai ken. pause and whisper word of
appreciation or interest in another's
welfare.
When such a mortal life closes we
think of those left behind and drop a
tear for their loss, and sympathize
with the grief of those fortunate
enough to call this man friend" But
sorrow melts into gladness when we
remember how sweet 1t was for the
family to have such a husband and
father, and how much the world is bet
ter for his having lived.
1t was at 1880 o'clock Saturday after
noon that the end CAME and all that
was mortal of James Henry Trask. he
left forever behind For about four
weeks. he had been growing
gradually weaker, though CHEEKY as ev.
er, and always thoughtful of the com
fort of others.
The accident which caused his ill
ness happened about five and one
half years ago, in the same year the
family came to Durango. when he fell
from the loft of the Peoples corral,
and received injuries which made him
an invalid from then on. At the time
the family were living on ranch be-
low town, later moving to La Plata
N. NJ, and coming to Durango, little
more than two years ago.
Mr.. Trask was born in Aurora, ILL.,,
on June 18th, 1862 He was educated
and grew up In his native city and was
married on Dec. 4, 1882 (twenty-eight
years ago yesterday to Miss Emma
Ruth Cheney. who was born and
brought up In the same town. The
friendship between the two dating
from schooldays ripenend into mutual
and enduring affection.
Within three months of their mar
riage Mr. and Mrs. Trask moved to
Chicago where they hved for some
twenty-five years. Three children
were born to them, Carlos. Herbert,
and Edna. Carlos, the elder son, is
now married and living in Chicago,
the two others being with their moth
er in this city. Mr.. Trask was the
last of his immediate family, with the
exception of his half-brothnr and sis
ters, who survive him.
Throughout his life. and especially
since the illness, which necessitated
his being shut-in. Mr.. Trask's mer-
ry heart and kindly disposition made
friends of all who came within hear.
ing OF his CHEEKY words.
Though he was almost helpless in
body his spirit seemed triumphant
above disease and pain. Many people
who went to see him thinking to COM
fort him came away marvelling at the
cofort and help they themselves re-
ceived. A friend from New Mexico
said on one occasion. THAT man
would make we'll man ashamed"
Not one friend, but all, testify to the
helpfulness of Sunny jim" The
name was applied to him in Jest one
Gay and was so apt a nickname that
1t stuck to him since, and as such we
remember him still.
He was intensely interested In
the world at large and in the affairs
of all around him, since he had
heart at leisure from itself" and
that insures peace, the harbinger OF
Joy. From him who is self-centered,
peace flees and joy comes not, and
though he attain his desires. they
fail to satisfy. Our friends unselfish-
ness, his thoughtful consideration for
others and his appreciation of a kind
ness, made 1t privilege to help him.
He saw the good In every man and
condemned none. He thought no evil
of his neighbor and. that Is why his
presence seemed Hike bendiction.
The funeral this afternoon was held