The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1881-09-17
LOYe'A letters.

The most enjoyable occasion Of the season was
the double wedding at the residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Basil Sesslar in South Ottawa on Thursday
evening, the 18th inst. AT un early hour the rea
tives aud friends Of the contracting parties began
To assemble, aud at the appointed time, notwith.
standing the incemency OF the weather, guests
to The number OF $50 had been welcomed TO the
happy home. Fun and merrlment seemed to
peryade the assemblage, which iEterspcrsed with
music made the event = very pleasant circum-
stance to all OF The participants. The contract.
ing parties were Mr.. Joseph a. Hampson, Of
Farm Ridge, and Mr.. Vim. B. Eicheberger, of
Grand Rapids, parties Of the first part, and Misses
Louisa and Ella Sesslar, parties Of the second
part, lovely and accomplished daughters Of Mr..
and Mrs. Basil Sesslar. A few minutes after Z
O'Clock, by the sweet tones Of the organ, Men
delssohn's wedding march announced the CON.
my of The brides and groomS, who were escorted
10 the elegant double parlors, when the sacred
words were pronounced according to the ritual
OF the Cumbe,land Presby terian church. The
brides both looked exceedingly handsome aud
were elegantly attired In rich costumes Of golden
bronze silk entrain trimmed with brocaGed satin
and natural fiowers--tube roses, carnaton pinks,
geranium leaves and tea roses. Each couple
having taken the vow Of fidelity ana constancy,
received the customary congratulations from re
latives and friends; after which the entire com.
pany adjourned to the discussion Of a very ee.
giant and sumptuous supper, prepared under the
supervision Of the brides mother, who on this
occasion more than surpassed herself, as every
thing in the way Of delicacies that one could i'm
ayine was offered to the fortunate company In its
most tempting form. The table WAS ornamented
at either end with two immense wedding cakes
surmuunted by the tabled horseshoe and trimmed
with silver and wrealhed with roses; pyramids
Of flowers were placed AT intervals and immense
epergnes Of fruit grucrd the center and ends The
dining room was the chef dGvure of the florists
art, fragrant flowers, festoOns and drape,ies o!
evergreen, and banks and clumps OF solid bloom
were arranged In every possible place. The
guests enjoyed themselves with music, pleasant
conversation and tefea.tettS until late hour and
then separated for home. The young to think
of and to talk over the day when their turn will
come to take unto himself or herself partner
for better or for worse. The presents were mum.
erous and costly. At IL O'clock the bridal party
were driven 10 the city, where they took the
O'Clock train for short bridal trip. The young
men met their fate with manly resignati N, and
we tender our warmest congratulations; for
knowing them to have heen dutiful aud fec
Tomato sons, we are certain that they will prove
model husbands. $50 mote 1t be" % the trust OF
WILDaRAvE.
On Wednesday evening last Mr. Clarence
Shucr, son Of John N. Shuler, and Miss Carrie
E. Rnthbun were married at the residence Of Mr..
Rathbun, by the Rev. K. NJ. Gregg Of the Epic
copal church. The guests were the relatives and
most intimate fliendS only of the bride and
groom. The affair was ycrv pleasant IL all re.
spects. After the usual proceedings on such oc.
ca>ions, the young people of the company es.
cOr.ed the happy couple to their new home-the
Orr place, rehuilt-which had been prepared fov
their use.-We add our congratulution. Mr..
aud Mrs. G. Shuler are most excellent young PEG.
pie, and have the gopd wishes and the admira
lion OF all Ottawa 0 bplc.
. The marriage Of W. q. Nckerson, Stamate &
Co. = cutter. and Miss Cora Ford. daughcr OF f.
Frank Ford, of this city, took place at the resi-
iencr Of the brides parents ia South Ottawa on
'nr- day. They spend part Of the honey moon
m a short wedding tour, and having returned,
\ i'll make their home in Ottawa.