St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-09-01
SALTWATER WEDDING
of Maj. Foster to Miss
Agnes Greene.
Harry Capron to Take Wife To-Day
at Randolph, Wis.

The marriage of Maj. William C. Foster of
Columbia, OAK, to Miss Agnes Greene OF
Saltwater, was solemnized in the Presbyterian
church last evening at 1925. The wedding
was probably the largest and most brilliant
that ever occurred in the St. Croix valley.
Over 700 invitations had been previously
issued and nearly all of those fortunate
enough to receive one responded, both from
Saltwater and elsewhere. The hour set for
the ceremony was $3.50, but it did not occur
until 7:25. At o'clock the church was half
filled and at the appointed time it was
crowded, very large number of the best
people of Saltwater being preSe Mt. The
audience was fine one and many elegant
costumes were noticed. Quite number Of
the married ladies wore their bridal costumes
The church was well lighted and was taste
fully decorated with choice plants and ever
greens. In front of the altar appeared an
arch made of flowers and evergreens.
Under this the ceremony occurred AT 1920 the
bridal party appeared. The ushers came
first and passed through a gate in front of
the arch, then passed under the arch. They
were followed by the bridesmaids and
groomsmen and six little neices of the bride,
while the grand Wedding March by Men
delssohn was played. The ceremony then
took place, which was performed by Rev.
DIR. j. Halstead Carroll, pastor of the church.
Mhs over, the newly-marr1ed couple were
congratulated by the first bridesmaid and
groomsman, the family and others. DIR.
Carroll then announced that all those present
would be given an opportunity to express
their qualification. The bride was richly at
tired in cream satin, princess style, full
train, low neck and sleeveless, handsomely
trimmed with Russian point lace. She wore
long, undressed kids, with veil of white
tulle and no ornaments. The first brides
maid, Miss Marie Bach of Minneapolis, was
attired in a light blue satin, princess, cut
neck and Sleeveless trimmed
| with lace. Her ornaments were
ostrich tips and diamonds. The
| second bridesmaid was Miss Lou Reed
| of Saltwater, who wore pink satin, low neck
| and sleeveless, with lace front, and pink kid
| gloves. Ornaments, Marechal Mel roses.
The third bridesmaid was Miss Julia Fife, an
| accomplished lady of ST. Louis She appeared
in heliotrope surah, richly trimmed with
ducheSSe lace, and wore tan-colored gloves,
| with pearl ornaments. The bride was at
tended by her six nieces, May, Elva, Jennie,
Ruth, and Agnes McKusick and Susie Greene,
all simply attired in embroidered India null
dresses. Mr.. w. B. Sterling of Huron, OAK,
| attended Miss Balch; Mr.. j. F. Faulkner of
st. Paul, Miss Reed, and Mr.. Fred Harden
burg of Minneapolis, Miss Fife. The groom
and groomsmen appeared in full dress. The
usherS, MessIs. James Harper and Herbert
| N. McKusick, also appeared in full dress.
The organlst was Mrs. Stella Baker, who
wore an elegant costume. By this marriage
| Saltwater loses one of her most cultured
| young ladies, a talented elocutionist and
| favorite in society. She will be greatly
missed by very large circle Of friends. Maj.
| William G. Foster, the groom, is successful
business man OF Columbia Oak. The con-
! gratulations over, the happy couple were
driven to the home of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Greene, on Chestnut street.
/ They left on the S:45 train via the Omaha road
for Chicago. A reception will be given the
| newly married couple at Morrison, Ill.,, the
home of Hon. Charles Foster, the father of
| the groom, Sept. T..
| TO BE Welded TO-DAY.
| Harry Capron left last night for Randolph,
| Wis, where he will be married this afternoon
to Miss Marietta Russell. The wedding will
| take place at the home of the brides parents,
| Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Russell. The brides
maids will be Miss Nettie Russell, sister of
| the bride, and Miss George Woodruff. nece
| of the bride. The bride and groom will re-
| turn to Saltwater tomorrow morning, and
1 will reside with Mr.. and Mrs w. NJ. Capron.
parents of the groom, during the winter, at