The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1893-05-27

One Of the most pleasant marriages
that has ever occurred in this city wal
solemnized on Thursday evening at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Weston. Mr.. Herman Stras
burg, one of the most popular soldier
at Fort Sherman. was united in MARI
age to Miss Kate L. Weston by Rev
Mr. Watson, of this city. The ceremony
was performed at 8 O'Clock p. m. in the
presence of host of the friends OF the
bride and groom. In fact, the popu-
larity Of the couple rendered the house
too small to hold the many who desired
to attest their friendship by being pres
ent. Mr.. James G. Browne and Miss
Hattie Ferrail sustained the roles OF
groomsman and bridesmaid respectively
Upon the conclusion of the ceremony
which pronounced the happy couple
man and wife, the Fourth infantry
band, which was stationed just outside
the door. struck mp a magnificent march
the strains of which floating out over
the city from the high bluff upon which
Mr.. Weston's house is built called forth
not only the applause of the guests
present, but brought an echoing ap-
plause from people in the city who had
gathered along the lake front to hear it.
Among those present to congratulate
the newly welded pair were Mr.. and
Mrs. NcCarty, Mr.. and Mrs. Rice, Mr..
and Mrs. Musgrove, Mrs. Hackett, Miss
Hattie Ferrall, Miss Ella Ferrall, DIR.
Liddell, Rev. and Mrs. Watson, Messrs.
Fred and Ira Shallis, Stanley Jellum
and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. McGinnis, of
this city: Lieut.. and Mrs Leyden, Sergt.
and Mrs. Myrick, Sergt. and Mrs. Neff,
Musician and Mrs. Hubbard, Sergt.-
Maj. Davis, Chief Musician Nevotti,
Musician Dobriner, Privates Metgraye
and Browne, and the full regimental
band from Fort Sherman. There were
a great many others whose names were
not learned.
II required one room to display the
magnificent presents received from the
many friends who wished Mr. and Mrs.
Strasburg happiness. The following is
an incomplete list of presents received:
Mr.. and Mrs. Strasburg. Los Angeles,
Cal, set of silver tableware: MIR. and
Mrs. Hill. Saginaw. Mich, table linen:
Miss Cora Z. McIain. Saginaw. Mich,
silver pepper boxes; Mrs. Little, Sagi-
nav, Mich, solid silver knife; Mr.. and
Mrs. McGinnis. table linen: Mr.. and Mrs.
tea set: Mrs. Hackett, celery
glass; Mr.. and Mrs. Rice, water set; Mr..
and Mrs. Musgrove, glassware: Mr.. and
Mrs. Daggett, salad dish: Miss Jane
Pollard, syrup pitcher: Mr.. Shallis and
Miss Weeks. flower vases: Fred Shallis.
cake plate: Henry Tompke, pickle jar:
DIR. Llddell, silver spoons: Stanley Jel-
lum and sister, tea pot: Mr.. Kaese-
meyer, silver fruit basket; Mr.. Paul.
table linen: Fourth infantry band and
Prof. Metgrave, Fort Sherman. china
dinner service, silver cake basket and
silver flower vase: Sergt.- Maj and Mrs.
Davis, water set; q. NJ. Sergt and Mrs.
Myrick, salt cellars: Musician James c.
Browne, silver caster. There were so
';her presents, consisting of china, glass,
silver and other useful articles.
Mr.. Strasburg has been attached to
The band at Fort Sherman for long
lime, and his popularity in that organi-
.ation was attested by the handsome
given him by the men who
compose it. His present term OF service
expires in November, when he will
cave the army and settle in this city.
\ most bountiful repast was served
% the invited guests. after which the
band rendered excellent music as the
people dispersed TO their homes.