Marriage: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Smith-Wilson ************************************************************************ Submitted by Kathy Grace, July 2004 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ************************************************************************ Daily Northwestern May 22, 1891 Under the Lilacs The Smith-Wilson Wedding Two Popular Young People United in Matrimony at the House of the Bride, on Jackson Street. Pleasant Social Event. To the beautiful melody of the Lohengrin bridal chorus, rendered by the Arion orchestra, William H. Smith of Chicago last evening led to the altar Miss Josie Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Joseph Wilson of 340 Jackson street. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride by the Rev. Edward H. Smith of the First Congregational church, in the presence of relatives and other friends of the contracting parties. The bride and groom occupied positions under a bell of white lilacs, where they subsequently received the heartiest congratulations of those present. No prettier home wedding has been solemnized in this city than that of last evening, the event being complete in all appointments and yet informal to a degree that enabled every one to enjoy himself. Upon entering the main parlor the guests were presented by the ushers Messrs. Jay Hinman and Dale Campbell, to the receiving party, which consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, parents of the bride, Mrs. Bowerman, Miss Smith and Miss Kittie Smith of Pittsfield, Mass., and Dr. Wilson brother of the bride. The ceremony and congratulations having concluded, dancing was soon inaugurated and was indulged in at intervals during the evening. A noticeable feature of the event was the decoration of the rooms, the wedding bell being equalled in beauty by the other floral ornaments throughout the house, which rested on picture or mantle, symbolic of artistic taste. The fragrance of geraniums and lilies pervaded the apartments. Of the costumes that of the bride, of course, was the most noticeable. It was of white faille, the front being of muslin de soie. The garment was cut entrainne, and its beauty was completed by lace trimmings. The refreshments, served under the supervision of Miss Jannush, were very fine, including the customary delicacies of the party. The newly married couple were the recipients of a large number of gifts, many of which were exceptionally elegant and costly. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left this afternoon on a wedding trip which will include a visit to Massachusetts. Upon their return they will take their residence at 340 Jackson streets, where they will be at home after August 1. The groom will associate himself with the music house of E.S. Wilson & Co. Mr. Smith is a gentleman of excellent address and popular among a large circle of friends. His bride is known as one of the most estimable young ladies in Oshkosh and both have the wishes of all for a life of happiness. Those present from abroad last evening were Mrs. S. Bowerman, Miss Smith and Miss Kittie Smith, of Pittsfield, Mass., Miss Lydia Lydiard, of Chicago; Mrs. and Mrs. George D. Head, of Kenosha; Mrs. Tabor, of Salem, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. George Mosher and Miss Emma McIntyre, of Fond du Lac.