Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-01
WEDDING BELLS.
Nuptia1s of Max G. Kuse1 and Miss
Amanda Schempf-A Brilliant Affair.

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DRAFTED last Thursday evening in the
nuptials of Max g. Kusel, son of Mr.,
and Mrs. d. II. Kusel, and Miss
Amanda Schempf, elder daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Schempf. Aside
from the prominence in our youthful
society circles Of the contracting par
ties themselves, the union thus con-
summated brings in close relation two
of the city's leading and best known
families, both from social and a
business standpoint
The ceremony was performed at the
| hour of s in St. Johns Lutheran
church by the venerable pastor, Rev.
G. Strasen. The chancel and other
portions of the sacred edifce were be-
comingly decorated with potted plants
and flowers, while a band of white
satin ribbon separated the guests
seats from those of the congregation.
Long before the appointed time of the
service the church was filled to over
flowing with an interested gathering
of friends and relatives.
Miss Joanna Kleinboehl, of Milwau-
kee, was maid of honor and Louis III.
Kusel best man. There were four
bridesmaids Misses Jennie Kusel,
| Irma Schempf, Minnie Dobbratz and
Meta Schempf- four ushers-
Edward L. Schempf, G. w. Norris,
Daniel Kusel Jr., of Traer. Ia, and
Edward j. Kusel, of Milwaukee. All
the gentlemen were in full evening
dress.
It was pink and white wedding
The maid of honor was gowned in
! pink organdie and carried white roses.
The bridesmaids were attired in white
organdie, with pink ribbon trimmings,
! and carried pink roses.
The bride wore magnificent gown
| of mOusseline de sol over white silk
| tatfeta, with veil of illusion caught
with a diamond crescent, the gift of
| the groom. She carried the conven-
tional white prayer-book.
Promptly at o'clock the bridal
| party appeared at the front entrance,
whence, preceded by the ushers and
as the joyful, measured strains of the
| Mendelssohn Wedding March pealed
! forth from the pipe-organ they moved
| down the center aisle to the chancel,
! where the groom, attended by the best
man who had entered from the north
! door, was in waiting to receive the
bride. Thereupon followed the sim
pie yet impressive service according
to the Lutheran ritual which made
| the young couple man and wife.
In reverse order from that of enter
ing the bridal procession left the
church, the participants being driven
to the handsome home of the brides
parents at rs Market street, where
formal reception to the newly
welded pair was held Some $50
guests-relatives and near friends
rendered their sincere congratulations
and contributed, by felicitous express
sions. to an auspicioy-s and happy open
ing of LIES journey for the young
couple.
The reception proper over, the
guests were hidden to the banquet
board, where was served so sumptuous
a repast that for richness and variety
it could not well be surpassed. The
long table, with forty covers at one
setting, was brilliantly lighted with
pink-shaded banquet lamps and num-
erous candlelabra, while large bou-
quets of pink roses and white lilies,
with profusion of smilax, ferns and
other greens here and there, added to
the attractive appearance. Floral
embellishments of a like nature were
displayed in other advantageous places
about the house, and the surrounding
grounds were bright with the light of
Japanese lanterns, etc.
Throughout the evening the Blae
sius string orchestra otficiated, and
dancing was INDUCED in on the can
vased floors. The festivities were on
a high order of enjoyment and con-
tinued far into the night.
In one section Of the rear parlor the
bridal presents we're displayed They
were of great variety, rich and beau
tiful, attesting in a pronounced way
the esteem and popularity of the
recipients
The groom souvenirs to his attend
ants were crescent and star geld stick
pins, set with pearls. The brides
gifts to her attendants were gold stick
pins in various creations and set
tings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kusel departed on
the 1 :45 A. NJ train for ST. Paul and a
tour of other cities in that vicinity,
carrying with them many good wishes
and not little rice. After July 20
they will be cat home'' at 800 Second
street, in a delightfully."- furnished
| residence already prepared for them.
The groom is one of our well-known
young men, reared from childhood
among US. For nearly three years
past he has been associated with a
cousin in business at MankatO, Mimi,
but will shortly enter mercantile pur-
suits in this city. He is a young
gentlemen of means and excellent
business qualifications. The bride is
J one Of Watertown's fairest daughters
and has always lived here. SIC is
amiable and pleasing in her manners