The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-19
WILLIAMs-JARvIs- MARRIAGE:
A HAPPY SOCIAL EVENT.
The Popular Register of Deeds of Pitt and a
Charming and Beautiful Young Lady
Welded on Thursday.

Greenville, n. c., April 18.-(Special.)
One of the most beautiful marriages
which has recently taken place in Green
vile was the marriage of Miss Bessie
Jarvis, eldest daughter of Mrs. M. A.
Jarvis to Capt Richard Williams, the
present popular Register of Deeds of
Pitt county in the Episcopal church,
Thursday evening at $3.50 o'clock, April
10th, 1903.
The church was deliberately decorated
the color scheme of white and green be-
ing carried out with evergreens, flowers,
and the beautiful marriage bell hung
directly over the couple when the vows
were taken. The wedding march was
exquisitely rendered by MRS. Jas. B.
Cherry, the ceremony was performed by
Rev. F. H. Harding of Baltimore, assist
ed by Rev. N. Harding of Washington
and Rev. w. E. Cox, rector of st Paul's
church.
The church was crowded. and nearly
one half of the immense concourse of
people were unable to get even standing
room inside, this being tribute to the
great popularity of the bride and groom.
The ushers were Dr. Charles Laughing
house, J. L. Little, H. A. White, w B.
Greene, W. H. Long and j. NJ. Russ.
These met at the altar where they I'M
tied and held white ribbon streamers that
extended from the ceiling
The young ladies entered in couples
followed by the gentlemen, these being
Miss Elizabeth Laughinghouse, Dr. r. l..
Carr; Miss Betsy Greene, of La Grange
j. B. Hggs, Miss Pattie Skinner, DR.
j. c. Greene, of La Grange Miss Mary
Blow Col. Aston Grimes, of Grimesland;
Miss Lillian Cherry, G. J. Woodward;
Miss Mary Moye, ]. B. Jarvis; Miss
Eleanor Greene, of Whitakers, w H.
Dahl Miss Annie Perkins. DR.. Zeno
Brown. The ladies were all attircd in
white organdie with bouquets of white
carnations and asparagus ferns, while the
gentlemen were in evening dress, with
white carnation boutonnieres.
Mrs. w. II. Long. the dame of honor,
came next, attired in her wedding dress
OF white brocade silk. pearl trimmings.
She carried a bouquet of white carnations
and lilies of the valley. Following her
came the maid of honor, Miss Sophia
Jarvis, sister of the bride, gowned in
lovely dress of green silk, bouquet of
white carnations and brides roses, while
following her was Miss Lizzie Higgs
bearing the brides bouquet and next
came little Mss Bette Russ, of Raleigh,
carrying the wedding ring on a white
satin pillow.
Then entered the bride with her broth
er, Mr.. r. B. Jarvis, of Norfolk, and
was met at the altar by the bridegroom
with his best man and brother Mr.. ], NJ
Williams, of Raleigh. She was gowned
in an elegant dress of white sappho
with pearl and grape medallion trim
mings She carried a white prayer
book, also a cluster OF bride roses and
shower bouquet Of lilies of the valley
After the marriage a reception was
held at the home of the brides mother,
where refreshments were served to an
immense crowd of callers extending con-
gratulations and hearty good wishes to
this happy couple. The guests were re-
ceived in the front hall by Mr.. and Mrs.
H. A. White, the bridegroom and bride
receiving in the parlor where they were
assisted by Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Long.
Miss Sophia Jarvis and Mr.. J. NJ. Will
liams. In the back hall Mr.. and Mrs
S. T. White served pineapple tea and in
the dining room Mrs. NJ. d. Riggs and
Miss Maggie Doughty served varieties of
ice cream and cake. Preceding the mar
riage there had been reception at the
home of the bride on Wednesday even
ing. The bride received one hundred and
sixty handsome and beautiful presents,
taking nearly one entire room for their
display.
After the wedding reception Capt and
Mrs. Williams left for a northern bridal
tour.
Tire contracting parties are from two
- the oldest and best known families of
cur town and county. Miss Bessie is
widely known and universally beloved
"a one of the lovelicst characters of
our noble young womanhood Captain
Williams has been a familiar figure IN
1ur State Guard and IS highly es-
teemed and popular gentleman and
good officer.
Among the out Of town guests. attend