Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-07
NOTES ON OMAHA SOCIETY.

one of the many weddings yesterday was
that of Miss Nellie Lulu Back, daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Peter NJ. Back, and Mr..
Edward L. Benson chief quartermaster of
the United States navy, which was solemn
lied at O'Clock at Kountze Memorial
church, the ceremony being performed by
Rev j. r. Hummon in the presence OF
about fifty relatives and intimate friends.
The groom, attred in his navy uniform,
was attended by Mr.. H. E. Steven
son as best man, while Miss Marion
Back and Miss Bessie Dewitt were the
bridesmaids They were gowned In pale
blue null trimmed with lace and carried
mink roses The bride, who entered with
her father wore a pretty gown OF white
with valenciennes lace trimmings, and carr
ried a shower Of brides roses. The church
was prettiiy decorated with daisies and
palms, the altar being draped with the
American flag A small reception followed
at the home of the brides parents, l4lb Park
avenue. The rooms were prettily decorated
with a profusion OF cut flowers, FERNS apd
flags. brides roses being used In the re-
ception room, daisies in the rear parlor
and snow-white clovers i'm the dining room
with white candles Mr.. and Mrs Benson
left late In the afternoon for an extensive
eastern trip. after which they WIN 20 10
BOSTON. where Mr.. Benson is stationed.
May 10 1901. Mr. Benson enlisted at
Omaha as landsman for training and
, was transferred to the naval training sta
ton at san Francisco. He served on
the United states ship Mohican until May
6. 1904, and was acting as chief quarter
master of that vessel at the time of trans
fer. He was sent 70 New York where he
acted as instructor on the receiving ship
Hancock for two months, and from there
he was transferred to the seaman, gun
ner school for special course in ordnance
torpedoes and electricity at the torpedo
station Newport, r. l., and the naval gun
factory Washington, ID. c. He was hon
orably discharged as chief quartermaster
at washington May II, 1905. and re-en-
listed the next day as quartermaster, first
class. with appointment as chief quarter
master, and was granted thirty-day
leave. After his return from his leave he
was detailed toethe Illinois, fine battle
ship in the North Atlantic feet, under
Admiral Evans Fighting Bob. where he
has served ever since. He has passed sue
cessfully an examination before board
OF officers for permanent appointment as
chief quartermaster, which is the highest
appointment an enlisted man can attain
unll ne mas ocANNu tiiiAN ~ AhfhtNe
him eligible for warrant. seven years sea
service,
The wedding Of Miss Eugenia Conrad
daughter OF Mr., and Mrs. w. r. Morand
and Mr.. William ]. Capune of Chicago
which was solemnized today at high moor
az St. Johns Collegiate church, was g
very quiet wedding, owing TO a recent be-
reavement in the family Only the i'm
mediate relatives witnessed the ceremony
which was performed by Father Brons
geest. Mr.. D. p, Jameson acted as bes
man and the bride was attended bX Misi
Mary Hartnett Murray of Kansas City
as maid OF honor. Her costume was
princess gown Of shirred pink crepe d.
chine, with pink lace hat trimmed will
plunles. and she carried pink bridesmaid
roses tied with pink tulle. The bride, VIII,
VAS given away by her father. Mr.. W. p
Morand. made pretty picture in princess