Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Pearson re-
turned from Pennington Saturday
night en- route to Silverton. Mrs.
Pearson derived much benefit from
her stay in the lower altitude.
Mrs. Maud Pargin has been ap-
pointed Administrative of the estate
of the late Charles Pargin. Includ-
ed in the estate is real estate valued
at $4,000 and personal property es-
timated at $4,000.
Final settlement of the estate and
determination of heirship of the late
Erick Peterson was made in the pro-
bate court this morning. The final
report in the estate Of the late Peter
Daum was also made.
Mrs. j. r. Trotter and little son
were arrivals on last nights Eastern,
bound for their home in Mancos. They
were on their return from a two
months visit with relatives in Hi
nois and Iowa.
Miss Ethel Wakeman, teacher of
mathematics in the Pagosa Springs
high school, departed this morning
for her home in Denver after few
days stay in Durango, the house
guest of Mrs. ]. d. Adams.
Judge McCloud is at his post of
duty again after weeks siege with
rheumatism. His appearance indi-
Gates that his presence in his office
is due more to determination than the
rapid return of good health.
A man charged with drunkenness
and vagrancy was the grist in the
police court this morning. The fine
for the combined offenses was $15,
According to late reports he was pre-
pairing to liquidate and shake the dust
of Durango from his feet.
Donald Fairchild, nephew of Rev.
r. S. Fairchild, departed this morn
ing for his home in Paxton, ILL., On
his way ne will make short stop
in Denver. The young man made
many friends during his sojourn in
La Plata county.
A large number of the younger
Christian workers of the city and
section were present at the union
meeting of the young peoples church
societies OF the city, which was held
at the Presbyterian church last even
ing between and s.
Henry Conner, an employe of the
Western Colorado Power company,
left for Ames this morning, where he
has been transferred for the sum-
mer. During his absence, Gerald
Harrington will fill his position at the
local sub station.
County Commissioner and Mrs. A.
f. Reece are welcoming TO their fam
lily circle, very interesting little
girl, who arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Haflin. Friday. The
newcomers mother was formerly
Miss May Reece.
Miss Nell MeCarty left for Aztec
this morning to spend a couple of
days. Thursday she and her sister,
Miss Mary, expect to leave for Boul-
der to pass the summer months Wis
iting a sister, and attending the sum-
mer session of the Boulder univer-
sity.
Mrs. George Wheeler and little
daughter Mary, of Bayfield,, were re-
turning passengers this morning from
Silverton, where they attended high
school commencement exercises.
Alice, one of the daughters of the
family, was a member of the gradual
ing class.
How completely the bitterness Of
the strife between the north and the
south has been forgotten, was pleas
ingly demonstrated here yesterday,
when the Memorial Sunday address
was delivered by Rev. d. p. Gaines,
a southerner by birth and rearing.
His eloquent remarks were glowing
tribute to those who fought to pre-
serve the union. The music rendered
by, the choir was in keeping with the
patriotic program. Mrs. Loda Miles
and oistar Miss paul sang "Tpntinp