Bloomington (Monroe County, Indiana) Telephone, January 16, 1913, p. 4. SURPRISE WEDDING A genuine surprise wedding was announced today in the marriage of Bernard H. Benckart, son of Henry Benckart, and Miss Etta Alma May, daughter of Martin May, southwest of town. The wedding took place about November 1st at Louisville and was not known by either of their parents until this week. Mr. Benckart is a popular clerk at the Howe candy store, west side of the square. The bride is a well-known Monroe County girl, and her father lives near South Union. The many friends of the young couple extend heartiest congratulations. At present, they will live with the groom's father on South Walnut Street.