Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-10-20
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES
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places have been looking after their
political fences. Judge Campbell,
appointee Of Governor Shoup to fill
the unexpired term OF the late Judge
Musser. and now asking for election
to the short term as Judge OF the
supreme court of Colorado, visited
the Home with Mr.. Veerkamp on
Wednesday of last week. and Harry
Mulnix and United States Senator
Nicholson held a meeting in the as
sembly hall on Saturday night.
Mr. Oscar Reed of Co. had a
visit from his daughter Mrs. Fritz
this week.
On Wednesday night the usual
camp fire attendant upon the visit
OF the commissioners was held In the
assembly hall with Minor as chair
man. Interesting talks were made
by Commissioners Capps and Killam
about the National Encampment at
Des Moines and by MIR. Boutwell, In
regard to his experiences in Hawaii
and the Philippines during the
Spanish war.
The Home has been the recipient
OF timely gift OF number of
dresser scarfs from Major Anderson
Womans Relief Corps No. 35. OF
Arvada. The Home is grateful for
this evidence OF continued interest
and appreciative of the kindly
thought and labor evidenced in the
beautiful gift.
Cottage 3, Willow avenue was
occupied by MIR. and Mrs. Satterth-
waite of Pueblo on Thursday of
las, week
Mrs. Jack Allen has been quite
under the weather for the past few
days.
Word is received OF the serious
illness of Mr.. Alden Bassett who is
out on furlough at Del Norte.
MIR. and Mrs. James Teller re-
turned from Leadviile on Friday
where they had been to attend the
funeral of their son. Since their
return they have both been confin-
ed to the house by serious indis-
position. The sympathy OF the
Home is extended to them In their
sorrow.
Mrs. Ella Thursby Of cottage 30.
Lake Front avenue returned from
her vacation on Friday Of last week.
Mrs. Walrath. of Crestone has
been visiting ut the home OF her
father. MIR. J. NJ Lawrence this
week.
Among the happy events OF the
past week was the arrival Of Mrs
Schempp and the installation of her
self and husband in cottage s. VIII
low avenue. Mr.. Schempp has been
in the hospital for some months, he
Is totally blind and was suffering
from u bad open infection on his
leg when he came. but this is almost
healed and he has been discharged
couple In being reunited and at
home together was sight TO re-
joice the heart of the most callous
beholder. II may be remembered
that the little woman walked twelve
miles to visit her husband recently
and we are glad that such journeys
are no longer necessary.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Allan. formerly nurse
at the Home. was \ visitor with her
son on Wednesday.
The commissioners left on Thurs
day with the exception Of MIR. Reed.
who remained until the return Of
tho Commxndant.
On Tuesday. 18th inst. Commis-
sioner Reed celebrated the 18th an
niversary OF his birthday and was
the recipient Of many congratula-
tions and good wishes. Through tho
happy thought Of Mr.. Sweeney = |
beautiful and delicious cake was
presented to him In the name OF tn.
with friends.
Mrs. u. r. Irwin has been enjoy.
Ing = visit from her niece. Mrs. J.
A. Daniel. Of Atlanta. Georgia.
With the exception OF one sister |
Mrs. Daniel II the only rcmaininA
relative Of Mrs. Twins.
Mr.. Frank Greenwood. veteran
OF tho 8panish American war has
gone 10 Pueblo for treatment Of
the bones Of bis wrist. which have
never properly united and Of ists
have been giving him considerable
trouble.