Gilpin observer., 1906-09-27
WELL KNOWN YOUNG COUPLE WE'D.
Miss Mary Ellen Gllmour Becomes The
Bride Of NJ. Russell Paul.

Married: At the half hour past moor
on Tuesday, September 25th, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. James A. Gilmour, father
of the bride, Mr.. Russell Paul of Den
yer to Miss Mary Ellen Gilmour, the
Rev. Father Desaulniers officiating.
The wedding was celebrated in the
presence of the immediate families on
both sides and intimate friends. Miss
Madge Gilmour attended her sister and
Mr.. H. P. Nagel, OF Victor, Colo, acted
as groomsman. Mr.. Gilmour led his
daughter into the room and placed her
beside Mr. Paul. AS the music of the
Mendelssohn' wedding march ceased
Father Desaulniers spoke impressively
and beautifully for few minutes to the
young couple before him and then rev.
erently pronounced the solemn words OF
the marriage ritual.
The bridal group stood before the
mantle in the living room which was
profusely decorated with flowers. Sweet
peas and carnations, copes of smilax and
graceful festoons Of wild hop vines
transformed and beautifled the rooms
reserved for guests.
After the ceremony the entire com
pany numbering between thirty and
forty was served to beautifully planned
and prepared luncheon. Miss Brady,
aunt Of the bride, was hostess.
The brides gown was an exquisite
one Of white mousseline de sole over
white silk and trimmed with deli.
cate lace. She carried beautiful cream
roses tied with tulle and wore roses in
her hair. The going-away gown was
sage green chiffon broad cloth tailor
made and WORD with a silk waist of
palest blue. The brides hat was white
felt with light blue and green shades
in trimming.
The wedding was in all respects beau
tifully appointed and combined friend.
liness and dignity throughout. Ex-
pressions Of coed will and congratula-
ton came from all sides, and kilograms
from relatives not able to be present
were received from Kansas City and
from Mexico.
The gifts were many and beautiful.
Mr.. Gilmour's gift to his daughter was a
handsome set of knives and forks in
solid silver mounted with mother-of
pearl The Paul family gave similar
set in solid silver with handles finished
in French gray silver of violet design.
Beautiful pieces Of cut glass and hand
painted china, and fine drawn work and
embroideries were also among the gifts
as we'll as beautiful things to wear and
personal ornaments.
There were a number of out of-town
guests, among them Miss Amanda Mas.
sier whose fine piano playing added to
the enjoyment of the occasion.
The wedding Of Miss Gilmour and
Mr.. Paul unItes two families prominent
in Gilpin county history. The bride il
the second daughter OF James A. Gil
mour whose honorable associations and
service throughout the county extend to
the present time. Russell Paul, grad.
uate Of the state School Of Mines, is the
youngest son of the late Dr.. Henr,
Paul, we'll known throughout the state
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Paul left Tuesda,
afternoon for the state Of Nevada where
Mr.. Paul has position in the line o.
his profession. Mrs. Paul will be much
missed in Central social and musica
circles and will certainly be an acquisi
tion to the community where she goel
to live.
The following guests attended tn,
wedding: Mrs. E. E. Paul and Mrs
Paul j. Hogan, of Littleton; Mr.. ant
Mrs. W. L. Clayton, OF Greeley; Mrs
Annastacia Doran and daughter, Mis-.
Clara, and Miss Mamie Costello, Of Den
yer.
From this city were present Mr.. ant
Mrs. E. S. Moulton, Mr.. and Mrs. Franz
Mayhem, Mr.. and Mrs. r. G. johnson
and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
McFarlane, Mrs. Fred Newton Rogers
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Fleschhutz, Mrs. c
l.. Sisson and daughter, Miss Lotti.
Hafer and Miss Viola Fontaine.