Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1901-09-16
NUPITALS.
O'CONNOR-LA SELLE.

One of the prettiest society events
of the season occurred at the parlors
of the Rapids House last Wednesday.
Two ceremonies were performed, the
first in the morning by Rev. ?.
Schmitz, of st. Mary's Catholic church
the second in, the evening by Rev. 4.
G. Wilson, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church. Miss Anna Raeburn,
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w.
B. LaSelle, apo DR.. Charles Henry
O'Connor, both of this city, were hap
PLY united in marriage. The solemn
words linked together these lives for
the balance of their journey through
life. There was large gathering OF
relatives and friends of the contract
ing parties. present at the evening
ceremony.
At the hour of $3.50 o'clock, the
sound Of Loengrin's march greeted
the ears. 81 ! the assembled guess.
Miss Jessie Langdon presided at the
piano and as she rendered the choice
selection, the happy couple, preceded
by little Elenor Donnellan, niece gof
the groom, and little Doris Bronson,
Of this city, carrying ribbons, attend
ed by Miss Ethel LaSelle, sister of the
bride, and Geo. E. O'Connor, brother.
Of the groom, took their positions in
front of a large bank of ferns and
white and pink astors. The bride
lrried boquet of white sweet peas
and was becomingly attired in dress
Of white Medium over white silk
trimmed with point lace and applique.
The bridesmaid was dressed in pink
mouslanne, with lace trimmings. She
CARRIED beautiful boquet of pink car
nations. The parlor was decorated
with ferns, cut flowers and palms,
while in the halls, golden glow and
pine made up the decorations.
The. ceremony was followed by the
serving of light refreshments IN the
dining room, which was prettily dec
grated in red and green. Pleasing
selections of music were rendered
during the serving of refreshments.
The bride has made this city her
home for the past nine years, and is
young lady who has always held
prominence in local society circles
and is highly esteemed by all who
have the pleasure of her acquaintance.
Her life has been one worthy of emula-
ton. She has countless friends in
ithis city ,sand vicinity who join in ex-
tending their best wishes that happi3
ness may be her lot in the new life she
has entered upon.
The groom needs no introduction
to the readers of The New North. He
has wide acquaintance here. He
has many sterling qualities that am
ply equip him for the stern realities
and battles of life. OF him we can
say that he is worthy of the choice IF
his affections, and that is saying q
great deal.
The bridal pair took no wedding
tour, but at once entered upon the re-
sponsibilities of the new life before
them. The ceremony, repagt and
shower of congratulations oyer, the
happy couple left for the pleasant
home on King street prepared by the
groom.
Following is a list Of the guests
from out of town to witness the cere-
mony: Mrs. j. Hoffman and foster
son, Earl Chafee, of Hancock, Wis;
Mrs. A. O'Connor and son George, of
Eagle River; Walter O'Connor, Tony;
Mesdames May Ellison and Arthur
Hayden, sisters of the groom, Chica-
90; Mr.. and Mrs. Donnellan and
daughter Elenore, of Eau Claire;
Frank Sawtell, Oshkosh; Mr. and Mrs.
j. w. Ferdon and L. Fl. Wheeler, of
Hazelhurst; L. E. McGill, Ladysmith.
New North, Rhinelander.
THE NEWS joins with their large
circle Of friends here in wishing the
happy couple much joy through their
journeY of life together.
SHERRY-r1C DONALD.