Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-31
Celebrates Fourth wedding

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Mr.. and Mrs. Henry G. Berri cole
brated their fourth wedding anniver-
sary Wednesday, August 20. While
no social affair marked the occasion,
they received no end Of congratula-
tions from their many friends who
recalled the date Of the most impor-
tant event in the lives of either the
bride or groom, four years removed
Mourn Loss of Son and Brother.
Many friends are extending their
most heartfelt sympathy TO Mrs. DAILY
and her daughter, Mrs. Fred Egan,
who were bereaved Of their son and
brother last Friday. Mr.. DAILY passed
away very suddenly in Butte, Mont.
Lawn Fe4e.
The lawn fete given at the home
of Mrs. Reese McCloskey yesterday
afternoon under the auspices Of the
st. Marks guild, WAS largely attend
ed and very delightful affair in ev-
cry particular. A musical program,
in charge Of our most talented vocal
lists was the feature of the occasion
w. C. T. u. Convention.
The seventeenth annual convention
of the fifteenth district Of Colorado
| w. C. 7. u, met at the Methodist
church on Tuesday, August 25. State
President Mrs. Hungerford, State Vice
President Mrs. Smith, members of un-
ions from Hermosa, Florida, Farm
ington and Durango were in attend
ance. Tuesday mornings session was
u lov- a1xvI tol 10 l.,.,s Tb< fn1
lowing helpful program was carried
out in the afternoon:
Temperance in the Home. Rev. Slye
Scientific Temperance in the Day
and Sunday Schools
Glimpses of Some Great Meetings.
.............. Mrs. Adranna Hungerford
Young Campaigners' Demonstra-
tion....................D Durango Children
Rev. Fairchild conducted devotional
services Tuesday evening. This de-
votional service was followed by ad-
dresses of welcome while were re-
sponded to by the state vice presi
dent.
On Wednesday morning committee
reports, election Of officers and dis
cussions occupied the time. After the
noontide prayer service those present
enjoyed picnic lunch in the church
dining room.
The afternoon program brought out
important facts to be noted and fac
tors to be used in the campaign for
prohibition as well as suggestions
about enlisting new, foreign and coun-
try voters.
The interesting addresses of the
evening were given by Mrs. Blatch-
ford of Pennington, and Mrs. Hun
gerford, state president. The presi-
dents address on "A Year of Great
Campaigning" showed the wonderful
growth temperance is making.
To those of the local union who
attended this convention was encour-
aging and refreshing. The assistance
rendered by the state officers, Rev.
Slye, Mrs. Blatchford, the young cam
paigners and those who gave special
musical selections was greatly appre-
ciated by the Durango W. C. t. u.
In Honor Of President Of Rebekah
Assembly.
On Thursday, Aug. 9th, the presi-
dent of Rebekah assembly, Sister Es-
tella Loonecker, visited Rebekah No.
20 lodge, the following officers be-
ing present: N. G., Marella Hayes;
X. S. to N. G., Eta Olischlager; P.
U. G., Jacob G. Wilson; V. G., Estella
Werner; r. s. to v. G., Anna Reese;
l.. S. to V. G., Leontine Brown; chap
lain, Iva B. Hussey; l. G., Thos. Ma
son; o. G., Frank French; warden,
Geo. Robertson; treasurer, Lillian
Chubb; secretary, M. Jean Kelley.
This being Mrs. Loonecker's first visit
we were in awe, but her attractive
personality dispelled our fear Her
address was delivered in pleasing
manner and only gave encouragement
She made it very plain to us that she
was living up to the principles of
Oddfellowship by her quotation,
What do we live for if not to make
life more pleasant for others?" The
Oddfellow Rebekah home is built in
Canon City and she urged us to try
to visit it as she though it q model
place.
Dinner.
The Misses Theo Elmo ther, Erna
kellenberger and Mr.. Paul Jakway
were the dinner guests of Mr.. Sam
| "AoAnciB ~ tue 0tTdteT lnuTSuuy
evening.
Departs for Kansas Tomorrow.
Mrs. Theo Ebnother, step-daughter
of George Munson, leaves for Hill
City, Kan., tomorrow after couple
of months stay in these parts.
Vacation Over.
MIR. Paul Jakway's vacation is over,
and tonight he is off for Silverton
to resume his work with the West
ern Colorado Power company.
Bowling Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Barber were the
chaperons at bowling party We'd
nesday evening. The participants
were the Misses Ebnother, Kellenber-
ger and Bauser and the Messrs. Jak-
way, Monberg and DR.. Dean.
Mrs. Ray Goodman and Miss Sharley
Pike Entertain At Cards.
The Goodman home was the scene
of a merry event last evening when
Mrs. Goodman and Miss Sharley Pike
were gracious hostesses to company
of forty ladies'. Bridge and 800"
were the diversions.
Bridge Sumner.