THE WARD - ERWIN NUPTUALS The pioneers are heartly congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Lyndsay Ward, the happy couple joined in wedlock by Rev. Dr. Keene in St. John's church last Sunday afternoon, The Bride, Mrs. A. E. Erwin, daughter of James W. Vail was remembered as a belle in the village days of the place, and Mr. Ward as one of the earliest presidents of the old town organization, a generous and successful merchant. The church was fairly crowded by friends and well-wishers who afterward joined in paying their respects to the esteemed pair. Miss Vail married the late Horatio N. Wells, second Mayor of Milwaukee, and several years after his demise, became the consort of Mr. Erwin, who died some years ago. Her father was the proprietor of the "Cottage Inn," a tavern famous in the history of the city, the news center of the village, and scene of many agreeable gatherings of the villagers. Mr. & Mrs. Ward will occupy the old Ward homestead, on Milwaukee Street above Mason., Note: There is no date on this article. MARRIED -- At the Berry Street M.E. Church, in Terre Haute, Ind. on the 16th of February, 1871, by Rev. Thomas Stabler, James W. Pearse, of Millersport, Ohio , and Miss Frank M. Bowser, dau. of the Hon. J.C. Bowser of the former city. The Terre Haute Sentinel speaks of the above as one of the most brilliant weddings ever having occured in that city, and says -- "The fair and accomplished brid was beautifully and gracefully attired in a rare lovely maizemoire antique, favored most elaborately with point applique lace. A rich and costly vail hung in folds, giving to the occasion its usual impressiveness and grandure. The bridegroom made a memorable appearance, and the couple, in bright expectation of the most important step in life was the eynosure of all eyes. After the service, the party returned to the residence of the bride's father, and after a delightful time in receiving the congratulations of friends, started on a tour of the east." The Gazette also tenders ! it's congratulations. ---Twenty six bright little girls and boys were handsomely entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Pearce, at their residence on east Church street, Tuesday evening of the present week, it being the occasion of the eleventh birthday of their son Oral. The little people enjoyed themselves to a degree beyond their anticipation, so replete were the arrangement for their entertainment. The refreshments were in abundance, consisting of different varities of cake, fruit and candy. We thank Oral for the basket of dainties received. Note: There is no date on this article.