Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-09-14
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A notable event in Watertown society
circles was the marriage last Wednesday
evening, September 9TH, 1881, of Miss
Eliza Pearce, daughter of Postmaster J.
T. Moak and Lucien B. Caswell, Jr., of
Fort Atkinson, second Oldest son of Hon.
Lucien B. Caswell, Representative in
Congress from this district The we'd
ding was splendid affair well worthy Of
the hospitable resources of Mr.. and Mrs.
Moak, and the auspiciousness of the
pleasant occasion could not be considered
otherwise than promising omen to the
happy young couple who had pledged
their tr0th to each other.
The home ofthe bride was thrown open
to the large company and the rooms at
once became the scene of mirth, gayety
and enjoyment. Beautiful floral decora-
tons were conspicuous in the apartments
presenting a scene altogether appropriate
to the significant event that had brought
so many warm hearts together The
grounds surrounding the residence were
not wanting in their charms, Chinese lam
terms illuminating them with splendid eff
feet and contributing additional brilliancy
to the festivities.
Shortly after eight o'clock the bridal
party made their appearance in the front
parlor preceded by Edith Moak and
May Caswell as ushers, a wedding march
meanwhile being played on the piano by
Miss Julia Ford Miss Ida Pearce and
Miss Minnie Hammond acted as brides
maids while George Caswell and T. G.
Prentiss played the part of groomsmen.
The prospective bride and groom, stand
ing under beautiful marriage bell formed
of natures choicest floral gifts, were pro-
nounced man and wife in fitting words by
Rev. r. @. Bedford, of the Congregation
al Church. The bride was attired in an
embroidered white satin, trimmed exqui-
sitely with Spanish lace and the groom
wore plain black suit. But we shall
not enter into an extended description of
the other toilettes of the evening as we
could not do justice to the subject in our
limited space. The ceremony over Mr.
and Mrs. CasweIl stood in their places and
for nearly an hour received the con-
CALCULATIONS of their friends, many hearty
desires being expressed that the bridal pair
might have vouchsafed to them long,
prosperous and happy welded life. A
choice collation. was then served to the
guests, furnished by Conroy & Plat, the
we'll known Milwaukee caterers The
bridal presents were among the most
choice, rich and beautiful ever seen here
on like occasion, bearing testimony to
the high opinion entertained for the bride
by her friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Caswell
took their departure by the early morn
ing train Thursday, on a bridal tour
through the east and when completed the
happy couple will settle down to the enjoy
ment of the felicities Of married life in
the city of Fort Atkinson. Among those
present at the wedding, not our own res
idents, were the following:
Hon. and Mrs. L. B. Caswel, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Caswell, George Caswell, Miss
May Caswell, Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Clapp,
Miss Clapp, the Misses May, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. D. Hoard, Warner Rankin
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy L. Cole and Viii
Weld, of Fort Atkinson; Hon. E. w.
Keyes and daughter, Miss Kate, Madison;
Postmaster Henry G. Payne, Mrs. Ell. G.
Atkins and daughter, Miss Lillian, Mrs.
J. K. Tremaine, Mr. and Mrs. E. w.
Barnes, Mrs. l.. A. Cole, Mrs Fred Clark,
and Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Hazelton, Mil
waukee; Mrs. Gov. Petit and daughter,
| Miss Lizzie Kenosha; Mrs. I. A. Hurd,
Leavenworth; Mrs. Charles Mead, Mr..
and Mrs. A. J. Earring, Mrs. Geo. Pee
bles, Mrs. Mary A. Wright and son Will
lie, Alfred Barlow, and Mr.. and Mrs. P.
G. Eldredge, Chicago; Miss Minnie
Hammond, Ripon; Mrs. w. J. Corner,
Appleton Rev. and Mrs G. Boynton and
daughter Miss Ella, Mr.. and Mrs w. T.
Moak and daughter, Miss Mary, Sun
Prairie; Mrs. d. @. Moak, Miss Edith
Moak and Percy Moak, Minneapolis;
Mr.. and Mrs. @. E. Cornwell, Columbus;
Mrs. FL. FL. Gallup, Oconomowoc; w. S.
Boyd and L. T. Boyd, Waukesha; and
Mrs. DIR. Henry Palmer, GAINESVILLE; Miss
Eva Stone, Waterford, N Y; Miss Ada
F. Pearce, New Hartford, N. Y; Mrs.
r. W. Wyckof, Detroit, Michigan; Miss
Matte Mentink, Milwaukee; w. J..
! Sleeper, Manchester, N. FL.
We append list Ct the presents: