Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-04-11

ann 4'Ai o. MI anu WI a.
John Casey. Mr. and Mrs. Hedges,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan McGillis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harrington; Misses Nellie O'Dris-
coll. Mamie Finn, Marcella Finn, Iona
Finn, win Goegline.
The marriage of Miss Edna Jean
Smelcer to Mr. Daniel Welsh Mans
field of Leadville Wednesday morning
was the principle society event of the
week. The ceremony took place at
s: 30 at the NJ. L. church, Rev Sander
son officiating. a large number of
friends filling the church which was
beautifully decorated with ferns, pot
ted plants and flowers. The bride was
attired in a handsome gown OF hya-
cinth blue carrying a shower bouquet
Of bright roses, and looked very
charming as her father, Mr.. j. j..
Smelcer gave her away. After the
ceremony the newly married couple
and immediate family including mar
ried sister, Mrs. Woodruff of Lead
vile, and the ushers, Mr.. Frank Sheets
md c. b. Hart, repaired to the Smell
GER residence where a bountiful we'd
ding breakfast was partaken of Then
carriages conveyed the party to the
train where many friends were await
ing the arrival of the bride and groom
TO wish them goodbye and shower
upon them rice and old shoes. The
couple is now in Denver and will put
in the rest of the month visiting state
points, including a week at Glenwood
Springs, lovely place for honey
incoming. The bride is well known in
Durango. having grown to womanhood
and endeared herself to those with
whom she came in contact The groom
is prominent business man of Lead
Vile, being president of the Diamond
Coal company The display of pres
ents at the Smelcer home indicates
the esteem In which the couple Is
held, there being profusion of sill
yer, cut glass and handsome hand
painted china This will be packed
md shipped to join similar presents
rom Leadyille people. There were
two ante-nuptial events that were also
Il
inen' party given by the Misses Sey-
bold Thursday evening of last week,
md from the number of pieces pre-
iented to the would-be bride she will
have occasion to remember the oc-
;asiOn many years to come. The
ards with names and wedding bell
II the lower half. The second affair
was tho reception Monday evening
given by Mrs. J. w. Redman at her
residence when Mr.. Mansfield was pre-.
'ented to the young people and 1t is
'afe to say that all concluded Miss
lean had made an excellent choice OF
partner for life, only there might
nave been two or three who specially
objected because it was not one OF
hem Mr., and Mrs. Mansfield will
be at home to their friends in Lead.
vile after May first and any Durango.
lite Will receive a cordial welcome.
Miss Eva Cooper entertained a few
friends Wednesday evening at her
home on the North Side The time
was spent merrily with games, music,
etc, and delightful collation. was
served. Those present We're: Misses
Barber, Anbold, Thompson, RAIDER
snyder and Lake, and Messrs. Lane.
Sheets. Barber, Woods, Neer, Smith.
Meredith and Harmon
The Young Ladies' Whist club will
not meet this evening The members
have something else on the tapis. but
IT'S secret. OF course no one doubts
this as twelve to fifteen young ladies
wouldn't think of divulging.
Mr. and Mrs. J. p. Pulford enter.
aimed small company of married
people at whist last evening.
The Entire Nous will give the clos
'ng winter series of dances at Ven
lone hall Friday evening of next
week or course the members will
continue to have frequent dances but
IN the impromptu order.