Semi-weekly herald., 1914-07-13
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A union meeting Of the Bapist Mis-
society and Social circle was
Led Friday at the Pinehurst ranch
The members look forward with much
pleasure 10 this annual picnic as Mr.
and Mrs, George Raymond are famed
for their generous hospitality. Thii
meeting proved to be one Of the most
delightful ever given, and good time
was participated in by all present
Rev, Taylor Of the Baptist Publishing
society, gave an interesting talk Of
his work in the state. Rev. Gaines
who has Just returned from Boston
Mass., where he attended the gen.
eral conference Of the Baptist church
related an interesting account of ths
proceedings. After a social time
with an abundance Of good things te
eat spread out under the large shade
trees, picnic style, all boarded the
train for home.
Mrs. w. D. Kennedy, who leave.
next week to make her home in Mont,
rose, was the victim of pleasingly
arranged surprise party yesterday
afternoon when the ladies of the M
E. church descended upon her in u
body. The self-invited guests were
ladened with delicious eats. and the
hours passed merrily with chatting,
sewing and dining. Mrs. Kennedy
has made many friends during her
stay here who regret her departure.
She has been especially prominent IN
church work, having served as presi-
dent Of the Ladies' aid for number
of terms and also been active in other
Methodist organization.
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Miss Zaidee Hill, the talented young
daughter of Assistant Postmaster Ed
Hill, is expected home in about a
week to spend the remainder of her
vacation. Since the close of her first
year in college she has been in Grand
Junction with her aunt, enjoying a
much needed rest. She has refused
all invitations to sing in order that
she might be able to give Durango
people her best efforts. Her wonder
full voice won her immediate iecogni-
ton in Denver, and her vocal teachers
predict the future has great things in
store for her.
Mrs. E. A. Hutchinson was he
hostess of the Kensington clab this
week on the occasion of the organiza-
tion's regular meeting day. In addi-
tion to the members, Mrs. A. r.
Hutchinson and Mrs. Allerton were
guests.
Mrs. Joe Clark is now in New
Brunswick visiting her sister.
Miss Alice King arrived from Splt
Lake last night to visit her uncle, Ed
Rossiter and family.
The Misses Florence Brewer, Flor
ence Ruffe, May Vanregrifs, Srarley
Pike, Theresa Fackeral, Hattie Bal
lingee and Mrs. Lillian Fitton were
the members of gay party who en-
joyed a beefsteak fry on Junction
creek Tuesday evening. Late in the
afternoon it looked as though o hard
rain storm was coming this way and
the "fry" would have to be done on
the kitchen range, but the elements
proved kinder to the merrymakers
han they gave promise of doing.
Mrs. Gus Roberts, she who was
Birdie McHolland, will arrive from
Idaho in a few days to spend the
summer with her brother and sister
The Mesdames Berri and Mckinney
and the junior members Of their fam
lilies spent the week at Electra lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kellenberger
roughed it Ia motor car over in the
Bayfield, and Ignacio section yester-
day.
A theater party made up of the
leaders of the younger set attended
the Gem last night.
Walker-Sm Wedding.
One the evening of July Fourth Mr..
Paul W. Walker and Miss Helen A.
Smith, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. s,
J. Smith of this city were united in
the holy bonds Of matrimony at the
home of the brides parents, the Rev.
VIM. N. Snyder of the NJ. E. church
officiating.-Cortez Herald.
Helen lived in Durango when a lit
tie girl, during the time her father
was assistant cashier Of the Colorado
State bank.
Former Durango Girl WEEDS Well
known Alamosa Man.
Joseph J. Murphey and Catherine
Mary McCillis were married vester-