Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-06-10
WEDDING CHIMES.

The genial Joe Schwan added another
son to his family last Wednesday evening
in the person of Geo. Campbell, and the
occasion was brilliant wedding at the
Congregational church, and the bride his
only daughter Carrie. Cards of invita-
ton were issued to about 800 personal
friends of the family for the marriage
ceremony. The church was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. Pyramids of
Towering plants adorned either side of
the chancel, and at the end Of the centre
aisle that opens into the space before the
altar, were two very pretty floral gates.
In the center OF each an initial letter.
one &c" the other "S'-very neatly ar
ranged in white blossoms. Over these
gates was an archwaY, decorated with
blossoms and garlanded with green. At
8 o'clock, the hour for the ceremony, the
church was filled with the elite of our
little city who had been gracefully escort
ed to their seats by the four courteous
ushers, Messrs. Scott, Judson, Willard
hour, with Chas. H. Wilbour as organist,
the soft, sweet strains of the wedding
march rang out, filling the church with
sweet melody. The ushers entered in
pairs, passing slowly up the aisle, and loos-
ening the white ribbons that bound the
floral gates, took their appointed places.
The bridesmaids and grOomsmen, Miss
Addie johnson and Ed Schwan, Miss
Alice Campbell and w. j. Schwan-fol-
lowing and taking their places, leaving
the central position under an eXquisitely
lovely floral bell for the bride and groom.
The sweet strains of music flowed on, and
the bridal pair stood before the Rev. Z. E.
Wright, who was in waiting, ready for
the solemn service which would make
them one in name and interest as they
had long been in heart The words were
solemnly and impressively spoken which
made them husband and wife, the nuptial
ring being used in the ceremony.
The bridal party, comprising relatives,
friends from distance, and limited
circle of acquaintaIces mostly of young
people, repaired to the residence of the
brides father. Upon entering this pleas
ant home, the guests we're made most
welcome by Mr.. and Mrs. Schwan, and
afterwards presented to the bride and
groom, who standing under the marriage
bell, which had been transferred from the
tions of all. The bride was lovely-adorn-
ed in canary colored satin with bro
caded court train. The veil of -.tulle,
caught with pearl ornament, hung like
cloud of mist about her.
The floral decorations at the home
were very elaborate and beautifully among
them most tasteful monogram of bios
soms-the letter &C" in pink, and the "S'
in white. T he marriage bell came from a
St. Paul florist and was filled with the
rarest blossoms; white roses, lilies, jap
onicas, the swcet-scented pink, and other
choice varieties.
Among the numerous bridal gifts we're
variety of elegant silver and other
wares, many beautiful special pieces, in
Guiding pottery, paintings, &C., all ex-
pressing the high appreciation of friends
for the happy pair.
About $50 most excellent lunch was
served, and partaken of with an enjoya-
BILE relish. The congratulatory words with
which every newly made husband and wife
are launched into life, were spoken.
and the reception hours had vanished,
and at about II o'clock, with the kindest
wishes for all, the guests hidden to this
very pleasant reception departed.
Tiny satin sachets, in each piece of
the wedding cake, were given the guests
as pleasant souvenir of the occasion.
noon, from her uncle the Rev. Heinzy,
latory telegram my dear niece Carrie
May the Lord give you all blessing, and
joy, and happiness, and abide with you
always"
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell started Friday
noon for the east, expecting to visit in
Chicago, Buffalo, stopping at Niagara, and
other points of interest farther east, and
returning in about a month to Austin,
which IS to be their future home. They
will occupy very pleasant suite of
rooms in the residence of DR.. J. N.
Wheat. Mr.. Campbell is conductor on
the c., NJ. & St. P. R. r., and has been a
resident of our city about seven years,
and has many friends both in social and
business circles. His father is known as
a prominent attorney in that far off west
ern town, Tacomah, in Washing ton terri
tory.