a time her condition was very critical. On Wednesday she underwent an operation at St. Luke Hospital which proved successful and she is now improving nicely.
May 2, 1913- Many homes will be built… E. L. Sylvester plans to erect a residence on W. Broadway. (NOTE: It never happens.)
Mesdames H. C. Todd and G. F. Sylvester went to Rochester Tuesday to attend the convention of the Women’s Federation of Clubs as representatives of the Travelers.
May 9, 1913- On Friday afternoon May 2, Mesdames J. F. Bolton and J. A. LaCraft entertained a company of 36 ladies in honor of Miss Nettie Sylvester, a bride of the month, at the home of the latter.
The home was beautifully decorated with plum blossoms and ferns. During the afternoon Miss Sylvester delighted the company with several beautiful vocal selections after which dainty refreshments were served in three courses. The favors were pink carnations. The last course served to the bride elect consisting of many handsome gifts, presented by friends who all join in wishing for her happiness.
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter went to Eyota Wednesday morning to meet her daughter, Mrs. R. J. R. Baker of Moline, Ill. who will visit her parents for a time.
Mrs. G. F. Sylvester and daughter Mrs. Baker, left Thursday morning for St. Paul on a few days visit.
May 16, 1913-
A Beautiful Home Wedding
Miss Nettie Sylvester and Dr. James Caldwell at Home of Parents
Wednesday Evening
Leave for Trip in the East
Will Make Home at Coleraine Where the Groom Has Lucrative Practice
The marriage of Miss Nettie Hazel Sylvester of this city and Dr. James Phaon Caldwell Jr. of Coleraine, occurred Wednesday evening May 14, at 6:30 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Sylvester.
The spacious Sylvester home was handsomely decorated for the occasion. A profusion of flowers consisting of pink and white roses adorned the living room, carnations and sweet peas in the parlor and dining room, lending brightness and radiance to the occasion. The ceremony took place beneath a floral arch of similax and pink carnations. The bride was attended by Miss Flora Retallic of Marquette, Michigan, as bridesmaid, and Mrs. R. J. Holmes of St. Paul as matron of honor. Mr. Kenneth S. Caldwell of St. Paul, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Mr. E. L. Sylvester, father of the bride, gave the bride away.
Promptly at 6:30 Mrs. Paul Carrol of Des Moines, sand "Your Voice" by Penza followed by Lohengrin’s March played by Mrs. B. C. Ferris of St. Paul. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. R. Jeffery at the close of which Mendelssohn’s Wedding March was played accompanied by R. J. Holmes on the violin.
Following the ceremony a reception was given to Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Caldwell and a six course dinner was served.
The bride was attired in white embroidered net of Parisian design over satin charmeuse and carried a large bouquet of white bridal roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Flora Retallic wore white sating draped in shadow lace and carried Killarney roses. Mrs. R. J. Holmes wore white voile over blue messaline and carried sweet peas and lilies of the valley.
Mrs. J. P. Caldwell is a graduate of Hamline University and of the Northwestern Conservatory of Music and Art and is the possessor of a beautiful soprano voice and an accomplished pianist. For the past two years she has been superintendent of music at the Northern Normal School at Marquette, Michigan, and has a host of admirers in northern Michigan and southern Minnesota through her exceptional ability, charming and wining personality.
Dr. James P. Caldwell Jr. is a graduate of Hamline University and the University

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