St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1922-01-28
VIM. H. Sullivan and Miss
Ellarose Salmen Married
Friday at $50 p. m.
INVITATIONS GIVEN
ALL TO ATTEND
Special Trains Bring Guests
From All Sections
of the Country

Probably no social incident of
greater appeal to the people of
st. Tanlnlany parish has occur
rcd than the Sullivan Salmen
Wvud4ng. Mn. Sullivan has won
distinction AS Il promoter of
large interests in Louisiana, is
known as the father Of the city
Of Bog;lusa and is honored as IL
- constructive, progressive and
liberal citizen. He will have
the congratulations and good
wishes of all.
Miss Sallmen Is the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fritz Salmen.
The name means much to St.
Tammany parish, aside from
Miss Salmen's beauty and popu-
1arity. Mr.. Salmen is one Of
the people of St. Tammany.
Through the greatness of his
energy and business capacity he
has built up the greatest indus
try Of the parish and one of the
greater in the whole South.
From youth he has mingled with
them. He knows them -all and
they all know him and respect
him. His industries have given
employment to large numbers
for ycars-he has been a pro-
wider for homes. Miss Ella is
his only daughter and their
attachment for each other is in
tensely strong and emotional.
No higher tribute could be
paid Miss Salmen than the nn1n-
ernuS little wedding presents
from children and poor people.
is,ey ..an he seen in the rnon,
where Wedding gifts OF gold and
silver and cut glass costing
thousands of dollars are piled
about them, but they are dearer
to- Miss Salnlen's heart than
7 costly gifts could be.
St. Tanfni.ny parish will wish
Mr.. and Mrs. Sullivan long years
of happy welded life.
Slidell, La, Jam 27Anxious eyes
canned the overcast sky this morn
ng, and later in the day smiles
,reeted the blue spots that parted
he leaden gray canopy of a week of
lisa agreeable weather. Would it be
lear for the wedding? This was a
rying question for the coterie Of
rear friends of the happy couple who
lad discussed it for days. The at
ractiveness OF the gift room had
Melted into the more important in
crest related to the near approach
O the solemn ceremonies. Autos
,lided to the entrance of the large
'avilion erected in front Of the Sal
aen residence, from which crowds
we're to witness the wedding, and
Tipped away again, seeking in
and carrying messages.
III the little details and forgotten
hings that must be rushed through
n short notice occupied the busy
The wedding took place at $50
. m. Guests had arrived on special
rains, coming from various states
n the South and East. The electri-
al fountains on each side Of the
Iorch sparkled in variegated colors
nd shed a glow on the happy faces
ear. Above the stairway of the
orch, with its decorations Of palms
nd ferns the bridal canopy or arch
vas intertwined with lilies of the
alley, from the alter Of which Rev.
;purgeon Wingo was to pronounce
he words which unite VIM. H. Sulli-
an and Miss Ellarose Salmen for
ife. On the right of the porch were
,athered the officers and directors
t the big interests represented by
1r. Sullivan. On the left were re1a-
ives and guests from various parts
i the country In front of the
,orch crowds of people from St.
'ammany and other parishes, friends
t the Salmens and Of Mr.. Sullivan,
,athered to witness the ceremony
were parked in massive
ormation about the residence and
IL anxiously awaited a glimpse OF
he bride.
A hush fell on the vast audlenc3
s Rev. Wingo took his place beneath
he arch. AS the GruneWald orches-
ra played the wedding march, the
ridal party entered the porch. Miss
Hazel Martin, bridesmaid, was gown
d in handsome costume OF green
ace and carried a bouquet of lilies
i the. valley with streamers OF.
White tulle. She entered from the
ront door and was met by Mr.. Jack
,assidy groomsman They entered
rom the screened porch and were fol-
owed by the matron Of honor, Mrs.
3ettie Sullivan Rith, who wore a cos
ume Of silver cloth with silver slip
'ers to match, carrying Bouquet OF
lilies OF tie Valley with streamers
i white fibbon and tulle. The bride
.ntefed on the arm Of her father, NJ.
fritz Salmen, and was met under the
Irch by the groom and her brother,
Hr. Fred Salmen, who was best NAH.
rhe stately bride looked lovely in
Ter robe Of silver cloth over white
.hiffon, with a court train Of silver.
rhe bridal veil was caught with a
wreath OF natural orange blossoms
She carried. a bouquet Of white
orchids and lilies Of the valley with
,treamers OF white ribbon and tulle.
Rev. Mr.. Strother, Of the Baptis1
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