Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-09-08
Babcock-Ketchum Wedding.

zone OF Ine HOSC DeauClIul, as We'll
most impressive weddings in Sa-
b, was that of Rev. H. T. Babcock
d Miss Edith Ketchum, which
Blk place at the First Presbyterian
nrch, Wednesday evening, at 8
lock, and which was witnessed by
entire membership of that
urch, and a large number of in
led friends.
The decorations were beautiful,
ling planned by Miss Lillian Apple
lie, assisted by Misses Edna Purdy,
hgie MCCULLOUGH and Lula Con-
Ter. From arch to arch a trellis of
athery vines was suspended, which
9th hanging baskets and banking
ferns, made lovely back ground.
be chancel rail was twined with
|rays of clematis and the altar was
fmpletely hidden with a mass of
rms. The only flowers used, were
feat sprays of beautiful Japanese
tlies.
The ushers were the elders of the
furch.
At s o'clock the bridal party en-
bred the church to the wedding
larch, played by Mrs. Joseph Albert
td took their places at the pulpit,
here DR.. H. A. Ketchum, father of
be bride, performed the ceremony.
|ust before the ceremony, Mrs. F. A.
Vggins sang 20, Promise Me-" and
! the close, a quartet composed of
lrs. Halle Parrish Hinges, Miss
lima Byrne, Mr.. Chas. Roth and Mr..
MI Ketchum, sang the Bridal
horus' from Mendelssohn.
At the close the young couple re-
lived the congratulations of those
resent.
The bride wore a handsome cos
lme Of cream crepe de chine with
ell, and carried brides roses. She
as attended by her sister, Miss
nth Ketchum, who wore a pretty
ress of blue silk crepe de paris, and
lrried white sweet peas. The
room was attended by his best man,
ev George T. Pratt, of Glendale.
An informal reception was held
ter at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Virgins, at which only the elders
the church, their wives, the decor
ing committee, and the wedding
lrty were present.
The house decorations were very
'etty in all the rooms. The stair
ay was draped with pink clematis
ne, and white astors, naturtiums
ID geraniums were the prevailing
'Wers used. The refreshments were
rived by the Misses Edna Purdy,
arie Rockwell, of Portland, Alta
ltman and Lula Conover. The
1de's bouquet was caught by her
ster, Miss Ruth Ketchum.
The young couple left On the |
orning train for Newport, where |
ley will spend month at Nye |
feek beach, after which they will |
''urn to Salem to make their home.
Rev. Babcock is the pastor of the |
'resOyterian church and is loved by |
VI Dis Pensioners. He is an east
70 man, and has not been on the
'sst long, but has already won
ores of friends by his genial ways.
ne bride is a daughter of Rev. and
fs' Ketchum. and is one of Salem's |
Ost estimable young ladies. She
cultured MUSICIAN and has taught |
usic for several years here.
mere were the recipient of many |
Autiful and costly presents.
'hehbrenner-Sherman Wedding.
me wedding of Miss Bessie Maye |
lerman to Mr.. Samuel s. Aschen-
enner was solemnized at the First |
''arian church, Wednesday even
s. september 8. at s o'clock, In
: presence of a large number of |
i@uves and friends.
ine church was beautifully decor
81 Tor the occasion. with a color |
aeme OF layendar and white pre-
lng' astors and jasmine carrying |
0ut effectively. Festoons OF ivy
Aped from the chandeliers to the
'aers OF the room and quantities |
Ions.
promptly at O'Clock the bridal |
~ entered the church 10 the
'Has OF Lohengrin's wedding
-,ea' played by Miss Lula smith. |
sn'erton, and took their places
ne altar. where Rev. w. O. Elliott. |