Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1910-06-16
SUDDEN DEATH.

who had been visiting his daughter,
Mrs. frank Goodman. having arrived
some two weeks ago, took the morning
train for Trimtie Springs 10 spend the
day. Arriving at Trimble he put i'll
the time In the park and looking over
the grounds until after . in the after
noon. In conversing with the people
at the Springs Mr.. Elson said he felt
fine. He was in excellent spirits. AS
he intended returning to Durango on
the evening train he arranged to take
a bath in one of the small pools, ask
ing how long he should remain in the
water, also asking this of Mrs. Good.
man before leaving for the Springs.
He was supplied with towels and blan-
ket AT the depot upon the arrival of
the train from Silverton for Durango
the attendant missed the old gentle
man and knowing he intended leaving
for home went to the pool to ascertain
the delay He found the door locked.
The window was forced open and gaZ.
Ing into the pool the lifeless form of
Mr.. Elson was observed about four
inches below the water Believing life
might still exist, the attendant, Mr.
Elwood, jumped in with his clothes
on and conveyed him to the cot. Mr..
Elson was in a STOPPING position with
is believed he discovered a fantness
coming over him and braced himself
against the side of the pool to rest
and while in this fainting spell grad
he remained in an upright position,
the pool being about four feet deep.
Just whether death was caused by
heart failure or a weak spell which
drown will never be known There
were no signs of struggle of any kind,
having passed into the great beyond
in perfect peace of mind. 1t is be-
hour when discovered, judging by the
discoloration of his beard from the
water. Mr.. Frank Goodman was i'm
mediately notified by phone and the
who could hardly believe that such
| could be the case. It was indeed sad
blow. Mr. Goodman went 10 Trimble
with the ambulance and brought the
| remains to the Hood, Ames & Greer
undertaking parlors where they were
embalmed.
MT, Elson was 70 years of age and
since the death of his loved wife,
some years ago made his home with
a daughter. Mrs, Lulu Johnson. resid-
ing at Auburn. Ind, spending con
| siderable time in visiting the remain.
ing members of the family, two sons.
Reno and Elson one at Jackson. Mich.
the other at Michigan City, Ind, and
| Mrs. Goodman of this city, also sew
eral brothers and sisters, making a
round of the latter the past few
months, coming direct to Durango from
visiting sister in Oklahoma
A telegram was sent Saturday even.
ing to the sister at Auburn Ind. Mrs.
Johnson, asking her wishes as to bur-
ial, Mr.. Elson at times having express
ed desire to be buried where he
happened to die. Mr.. Johnson wired to
have the remains shipped to Auburn
| but as the telegram was not received
until late last evening it was decided
to wait until tomorrow morning when
Mr.. and Mrs. Goodman will accompany
the body and attend the funeral when
all the surviving sons and daughters
will be present.
Deceased was a fine appearing old
gentleman. Although well along in
years, he was quite active and felt
perfectly well, no aches or pains. He
had expressed himself upon his fine
condition several times after arriving
in Durango. He had talked about the
trip to Trimble for several days. He
was very neat and tasty in his dress.
and getting up early Saturday morn
ing BACKED two pairs of shoes, putting
one pair in his grip so IL the pair
he had on were soiled he could
change; also took along a change of
underwear for the bath. He was as
happy and lively before leaving the
house as one could wish-a school boy
going into the country for an outing.
He watched the moments go and left
the house twenty-five minutes in ad.
vance of train time so he could take
H. easy and be on hand in plenty of
time. While at Trimble he spent an
hour writing letter to one of his
sons in which he dwelt glowingIy upon
the splendid time he was having and
enjoying himself at the resort. He
placed the letter unsealed in his grip.
| When we stop to think of it, what a
blessing to pass peacefully into the
other world, a world he longer to en-
ter, having been a member of the
Baptist church and worshipper of
The Lord for many years, only week
ago yesterday being a communicate at
the Durango church. True, 1t was
great shock to Mrs Goodman and the
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