Semi-weekly herald., 1916-09-04


who do not secure other transporta>
ion can reach Trimble by train, leav-
ng the Durango station at 9 o'clock
in the morning. Members of the Sun
day school will be provided with
transportation without cost. Fare
for adults is 45 cents for the round
trip. Should the railroad strike be-
ONE effective the picnic will be held
1t the Public Play ground at Brook
side. Participants are requested to
ring their lunch. Ice cream and cake
viii be served by the committe. The
entertainment program included bah
sames, races and other sports.
After a pleasant visit with her
mother, Mrs. Ellen C. Perkins and
ler brother +. c. Perkins and family,
lrs. kunkle departed this morning
or her home in FL Paso, Texas. She
las arranged to stop in Albuquerque
m the way to visit her sons.
Mrs. Rosepha Pulford, principal of
Durango high school, is on her way
iome from Whitewater, Wisconsin,
where she spent the month OF Aug.
18th her mother Mrs. Tripp. She will
each Durango Saturday evening.
1rs. Pulford passed the first two
nonths Of her vacation in Denver
tudying for the degree she received
| rom Denver University the first of
lugust.
The funeral of little Edwin Law.
ence Cummins was held from st. Co
| umba's church this morning. The ser.
ice was conducted by Rev. Father
White. Many friends were present
o extend their sympathy to the be
eavcd parent and sent many beauti-
'ul floral offerings. The remains were
aid to rest in Greenmount
After a months visit with her sis
cr, Mrs. Charles Schultz of the Pine
iver valley, Mrs. Will Smith Of Bal.
more departed for home this morn,
ng. A few years ago Mrs. Smith
hen Miss Loomis attained a nation
'ide reputation as the author of the
popular song, "In the Shadow of the
Pine"
Miss lockwood, vice-superinten-
dent of the West Baltimore high
chool departed this morning for the
Gene of her school duties after spend.
ng the summer here with her brother
Thomas lockwood and family. Balti-
nore schools do not commence until
iept. 25 this year on account of the
Mrs. Frank Wommes, nee Hattie
ludwig of the Pine river valley, was
llaced in Ochsner's hospital at ar
arly hour this morning to undergo
reatment for insanity ! Mrs. Won
er is the second daughter of the
ate Henry Ludwig who shot and kill
d Abner Lowell and his son Hugh
md seriously wounded another mem.
er of the family and then committed
nicide, about two months ago. Mrs
Vommer brooded over the tragedy
'ntil il unbalanced her mind. Last
light she became violently insane and
Ter family called DR.. Richardson,
Sheriff Fassbinder and Grover Da-
non who with her husband and broth
Nr-in-law brought her tothehospital
'uring the night Those who know
hast tli,,lr IL, on,l;k.,,,
more danger of suicide than doing
iolence to others. Mrs. Wommer is
bout 30 yraes OF age and has one
hid, lad about 8 years of age.
James Doyle of Denver, general
>anager of the Columbus, and f.
0yler Smith and X. Schuyler of Den
'er and +. G. Thrall of Colorado
springs, Midwest Oil company men
| tho are interested in the mine spent
he day here on business connected
| it'll the property. Just what changes
| ill be made in operation as result
| f the big strike and the visit of these
'rominent men here have not been
nounced, but our people are expect
| 1g some important developments.
Hom Harrington of Denver and A.
.. Akin of Colorado Springs who
we're members of the party have de-
arted for their respective homes.
In the introduction to the Premium
list just issued, the Colorado New
IeXico Fair directors calls special
.ttention to the fact that to be an
xhibitor at the fair this year means
our exhibits will be viewed and in
1ected by hundreds of people from
istant points. This should stimulate
very section to have the best ex.
ibits possible. 1t is an opportunity
hat should not be overlooked by the
| arqners and stockmen of the sever.