Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-02-16
llnrrl..LInlon WeddIng.

ttNIFAN-AtN"fRN ~
one OF the happicat social events
OF the late winter, occurred at the
First Christian church at high noon
Tuesday when Miss Celeste Liston'
one OF salem's accomplished young
ladies, and Mr.. Ralph Harris,
young business man Of Toppenish,
wash, we're united In marriage by
Dr. Davis Efrctt.
The church was beautifully decor
ated by generous use OF palms and
ferns, n unique feature being a large
harp OF pure white, daintily fastoon
ed with smilax. that was arranged
a. background for the bridal
couple. A large number OF relatives
and friends we're present AZ the APP
pointed hour. Miss Jennie Williams
sang IN her sweet voice "oh Promise
Ne" Immediately after which the
bridal couple entered 20 the strains
OF Lohengrins wedding march. rem
dorcd by Miss Frances Llston, sister
of the bride The ribbon bearers
were Ethel Liaton and Reed Roland
entered hrst. followed by the bride
and groom unattended The wedding
ring nesting IN the cup OF n single
cnlla MY was borne gracefully 10 tho
altar by the brides little sister Ethel,
who prcoented II promptly at the
proper time,
A the close OF the service, the
young couple fingered at the altar 20
receive the congratulations OF their
many friends. who crowded about
them 10 shower upon them an avail
anche OF good wishes and God speeds
Tho plan OF decorating was super
yised by Mrs M @. Lewis, and car
ricd out by the many friends OF tho
bride, a ftting tribute Of their love
and regard for her.
The bride was charming In pretty
creation OF cream nuns yelling and
lace. setting OF her girllsh beauty In
a becoming manner. which was the
work OF her own deft fingers. She
carried an arm bouquet of white car
nRtiona,
The groom wore the conventional
black.
Tho ushera we're Prof John Smith.
Arthur Lemon, Dean sohomakcr,
Prof Frank n Churchill aud Elmer
Achomaker.
Following the ceremony at the
church the wedding breakfast was
served AZ tho home OF her parents In
EaRlewood TO few OF the lmmediat
friends.
The dinluT room VAS decorated
with hearts the design being carried
out even 60 the brides cake, which
was oraameated With a single heart
of snowy whiteness. boaFins the let
tor "lt"
Miss Cora Hopkins, Of Rosedale,
caught the brides bouquet
The yonng eeple LETT ON the even
iRs train for Seattle. and will visit,
Vancouver, n G.. aud other points OF
interest
Tho bride IL the eldest daughter
Of W. A, Liston. and enjoys hos,
~ admirlng friends IN this city
where she has grown 10 womAnhood
She Il a graduate OF the Capital
flaslneaa college under Prof staley
and d = musician Of marked ability
having served her church creditahiy
a. oFEanist Tor a numeer OF years
she Vas az one time = member OF thS
state executive committee % Chris
tian Endeavor. In the business cir
cies she Was also well liked, She
vas employed a The Journal oeaes
- e=- sss-s= =ad for tho pas, year has
been employed as slenographer Al
Toppsnlsh,
This young couple were the ~.
eipients of many beautiful presenta
Ar, aud Mrs. Harris viii be- a. homs
90 their trlends after Narch 4. IN
rnppenlsh. Wash, where he is well
and fasorably known In both social
ana buslness circles
Many telegFams Of congratulations
we're read among them beiag one
from the oFeson Nursery Co. OF Top
penisb, in which Mr., Harris Il =
stock holder
The out Of town guests were;
Afthar Lennon. Portland; Miss Tess
K.arkln, MaFQusmi Frances Liston,
Portland; Cora Hopkins. Rosedale;
airs, Hunter and little dsaghteF,
Nono1Ale.