The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-10-16
Thompson-Benson.

At Iue conclusion OF uue regular
services at the U. g. Church Sun
day evening, pretty wedding was
solemnized. The altar was beau
tifully decorated with potted plants
and other adornments made for
the occasion. To the strains of
the wedding march played by Mrs.
Metzler, the bridal party marched
up the central aisle to the altar.
Two ushers, Messrs. H. @. Law
renee and VIM. Wilson, preceded
the contracting parties, Mr. Geo.
w. Thompson and Miss Sara A.
Benson. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. L. Read in the
presence of nearly two hundred
invited friends.
On the following evening Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson held a recep-
ton at their new and cozy home
on Maroon avenue. Mrs. G. [.
Lawrence assisted insreceiving. A
dainty supper was served, after
which a serenade by the band was
listened to.
The bride is the eldest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Benson
and has lived here with her par
ents since a little girl. By her
graceful charms and accomplish
ments she has always occupied a
high place in the esteem of all.
The groom is the superinten-
dent of the Light and Water Com
pany and is a popular gentleman
of influence and strong character.
He is one of the prominent citi-
zens of the town and leader in
public functions.
The PILOT joins their legion Of
friends in wishing for them a
happy and prosperous life of
welded bliss.
Appended is list of presents
received:
wuter Bottle, Mr.. and Mrs. Applesnte.
Silver Tea Set, Mr.. and Mrs. Wagner, Gunni
son.
one-half dozen Haviland Cups and saucers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson, Gunnison.
Two China Bowls (hand-painted) Mr.. and
Mrs. V. f. Motzler.
Silver Syrup Pitcher, Mr. o. Na.zko.
Silvor Cream Ladle, Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Mosher.
Silver Olive Spoon, Mr.. Paul C. Boyles,
Gunnison.
One pair Towels, Mr. and Mrs. S. j. Martin.
Fruit Bowl, MIR. and Mrs Goodenough, Gunni
son.
Salt and Pepper Shakers, Mrs, England, Gun
nison.
Carving Set. Dr. and Mrs. Walker.
Glass Tea Set, Mr.. and Mrs d. Kane.
Clothes Brush. T. O'Loary, Gunnison.
Table Cover, Miss A. Benson.
Hair Brush, Mr. and Mrs s. L. Whip, Gun
nison.
Carving Set, c. W. Badsley
Table, DIR. and Mrs. Patchen.
Towels, Ann Jamieson.
Towels, Maggie Jamcson.
Bed Spread. Mrs. j. Jameson.
Five dozen Carnations, Mr. A. McCann, Den
yer.
One half dozen Plates, Mrs. n. A. Harper,
Denver.
Silvor Croam Ladlo. Miss Bray.
Cold Meat Fork, Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Block.
| One pair Towels, Miss Block.
One half dozen Napkins, bir. and Mrs. A. Bray.
Table Cloth, Miss NJ. L. Williams, Gunnison.
Silver Olive Spoon. Mr.. and Mrs. S. P. Spen-
/ Ger, Gunnison.
| Clock and pair of Vases, Mr.. and Mrs. C. L
Lawrence.
Chair, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Axtell.
Silver Cake Basket, Mr. Ebert Smith.
One pair Blankets, Messrs. Wilson. Henry and
Ross.
Pin Cushion, Mrs Ross and Miss Jessie.
Silver Sugar She'll MIR. and Mrs. J, E. Whipp
One half dozen Silver Knives and Forks, Mr.
| and MIR Schenck.
Two pair Towels, Mr. and Mrs. Mathicson.
/ Medallion, Atomizor and Fortune, Saverio
vecchio.
Table Cloth and Napkins, Mr.. and Mrs. C. l..
| Ross.
Toilet Articles, Miss @. Haskins, ouray.
Rocking Chair, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Miller.
Rug, Mr.. and Mrs Julian.
Silver Fruit Bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. Cary.
| Medallion, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson.
Atomizer and Perfume, Miss ]. Imoberstog.
Painted Tile, Mr.. and Mrs. Read.
Cracker Jar and two Napkin Rings, Mr.. and
Mrs Foster.
Sofa Cover, Mrs. Chappell and Family.
Bed Spread, Misses Minnie and May Clonch.
Medallion, Miss. f. Imobersteg.
Electric Lamp, Doss Bros, Denver.
Silver Fruit Basket Mr.. and Mrs. ID. H., and
Mr.. and Mrs. U. Williams
One half dozen Silver Spoons, Mr.. and Mrs
SnodRrass.
China Bowl, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Angus.
Bread Plate and Tidy, Mr. and Mrs. Runnoe.
Pair Towels. Mrs. ID. V. Miner.
Dresser Scarf and Towels, Mr.. and Mrs, VIM.
Bray.
Medallion, Miss Farley.
Rug, H. Tingley and C. v. s. Saunders.
One half dozen Knives and Forks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Olney.
Picture, Miss Miner.
Cold Meat Fork, MIR. and Mrs. Goo. Estes.
Rlnnlot Nolt-..