Pitkin County CO Archives Marriages.....Vinton, Estella - Dunkin, Harry Mannelle July 3, 1901
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Basalt Journal - July 6, 1901
Basalt Journal - July 6, 1901

Wedding Bells.

A very charming wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Dunkin, near 
Emma, on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, at 5:30 o'clock.  The event was the 
marriage of Miss Estella Vinton, of New York and Mr. Harry M. Dunkin, eldest 
son of Mr. and Mrs. Dunkin.  Miss Neva Willey, of Aspen, acted as bridesmaid 
and Mr. J. E. Mellon as groomsman.  The wedding march was tastefully rendered 
by Miss Roberta Dwyer, just home from the conservatory of music of Boston.  The 
interior of the house was tastefully decorated with pink and white roses and 
clematis vines.  The bridal couple during the ceremony, which was performed by 
Rev. F. R. Hollenback, of Basalt, stood under a horseshoe of white roses.  The 
bride looked lovely in a gown of gray armure cloth, trimmed with gray silk and 
white chiffon and applique, and wearing a bouquet of white roses.  The 
bridesmaid was attired in a tasty gown of white mull and chiffon and wore pink 
roses.  The bridegroom and groomsman wore the conventional black.  About twenty-
five friends and relatives were present at the wedding.  Many regrets were sent 
in by friends who were unable to be present.


After an elaborate wedding supper the happy couple took the D. & R.G. for 
Leadville, where they will spend their honeymoon.

The bride, Miss Vinton, came to Boulder from New York last fall on a visit, 
where she met Mr. Dunkin, who was at that time in the hospital undergoing a 
surgical operation from the effects of yellow fever contracted in the Spanish-
American war in Cuba.  He enlisted in E. company 7th United States Infantry.  
Harry growed up in the Roaring Fork valley and is well liked by every one who 
come in contact with him.

Following is a partial list of the many presents presented to the young couple:

Mr. and Mrs. M. Dunkin, bedroom set.

Brother and sister of groom, silver knives and forks.

Mr. and Mrs. G. W. France, of Hoquin, Washington, solid siver teaspoons.

Mrs. Kate Harlan, Leadville, solid silver spoons.

I.F. Trumbull, Iowa, 850 (Note:  Money?)

Niss Neva Willey, Aspen, cut glass vinegar bottle.

Miss Ava Hardcastle, Emporia, Kansas, solid silver sugar spoon.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dwyer, cut glass berry set.

Mr. and Mrs. Nurenberg, sofa pillow.

Mr. and Mrs. C.S. Chatfield, glass cake stand.

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mather, bedspread.

Mr. and Mrs. J.T. May, set of oatmeal dishes.

Mr. and Mrs. C.L. Benbow, a lovely book, "our Wedding Bells."

Mrs. Lavina Jacobs, tablecloth.

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Harris, pair of towels.

Miss Roberta Dwyer, pair of towels.

From New York friends:

Solid silver spoons, half dozen lace handkerchiefs, silver butter knife and 
sugar shell, silver pie knife, silver cake knife, and numerous other presents.

A number of presents from friends in Boulder have arrived which have not been 
opened on account of the absence of the bride and groom.

Mr. and Mrs. Dunkin after returning from their honeymoon, will be at home to 
their friends at the ranch of the groom's parents until September 1, when they 
expect to go to Boulder to reside permanently.

Additional Comments:
Groom's parents:
Michael Dunkin b. 1834 d. 1913
Florence N. Harlan b. 1850 d. 1933 (daughter of Judge G. W. and Emma (Brown) 
Harlan.

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