The daily sentinel., 1905-02-10
) Prsagy -Hguse Medding

THIS afternoon. al half past 4
O'Clock. the marriage of James A
Leonard and Miss Olive Hensel was
solennized at the attractive country
residence of the brides mother just
west of the city. Rev. Eugene II.
Smith, pastor of the First Method
ist church. pronounced a beautiful
ceremony uniting the young people
Perhaps fifty friends were pres
ent at this wedding celebration
which was decidedly one of the low
lest house weddings that has been
celebrated in this community in
many months.
The white mantle of snow cover
ing the earth added charm and quiet
lovliness to the day so auspicious in
the lives of bride and groom.
The parIors of the Hensel home
were prettily decorated. and every
surrounding was in perfect harmony
with the happy event. The scene
at the hour of the solemnization OF
the marriage was extremely beauti-
full.
Miss Gertrude Hensel. sister of the
bride, was the maid of honor. Miss
Mary Enoch of this city and Miss
Hawkey of Paonia were the accom-
panying bridesmaids.
The brides costume of pure white
was most exquisite in its beauty.
Mrs. Eugene H. Smith. at the pi-
ano. played the wedding march.
Miss Lucille Mulkey. daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mull1ey. made
4 most lovely little flower girl. Baby
Ira NJ. DeLong. the 17-months-old
son of Senator and Mrs. II. T. De
Long, was the ring-bearer, and the
handsome little gentleman per
formed his duty in a most admirable
manner.
The ring service is perhaps the
most impressive of all marriage cere-
monies, and its rendition was perfect
this afternoon.
Following the ceremony. light re
freshments were served and an in
formal reception was held The
Young ladies serving the refresh-
ments were Misses Elizabeth Ran,ey.
Estelle Walker, Eugenie Brooks ANA
Bessie DeLong.
The guests were received as the,
arrived by the Misses Gretcher an
Gladys DeLong.
There were many lovely gifts and
tokens of best wishes received by
the bride and groom from friends in
his and other cities.
On No. 6 this evening Mr.. and
Mrs. Leonard leave for Glenwood
Springs where they will spend the
first week of their honeymoon. Re
turning to this city, they will be
guests at the Hensel home for few
lays and then go to the Pacific coast
20 spend the winter.
Miss Olive Hensel is regarded as
one of the most attractive young la
dies of the city. Her personal
charms are strengthened by an ami
able nature and rare accomplish
ments. She has won the highest fa-
vor in the estimation of scores OF
friends MISS 1enSel is daughter
Of Mrs. Anna Hensel The family
moved to this city from Rico several
years ago. Miss Hensel was amen
ber of the high school graduating
class in 1899, Entering the Denver
University, she graduated from that
with honors. During the
past two or three years the young
lady has been engaged in teaching
She taught in the schools at Paonia
one year and is favorably known in
that city. Last year she was en-
ployed in the Fruita schools. resign
ing her position late in the fall.
Mr.. Leonard is a mining expert.
and for some time has been engaged
in mining work in old Mexico. He
has often visited Grand Junction and
is well known here. He is a splen-
did young man.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard will proba-
bly, permanently reside in California
A life of happiness and prosperity
will be theirs if the wishes of many
friends in Grand Junction can be re-
allied.