Marion-Multnomah County OR Archives Marriages.....Steiwer, Gustav - Gilbert, Ray February 1893
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Oregonian February 19,1893
A Marriage At salem
The Son Of The Postmaster Weds A Well Known Young Lady
Salem,Feb.18-
On Wednesday evening last, the marriage of Mr. Ray Gilbert,eldest son o f 
Salem's popular postmaster,Hon.A.N.Gilbert,and miss Gustav Steiwer,of this 
city, was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parent,343 Liberty 
Street.The house was profusely decorated with ivy and flowering plants,and 
presented a very handsome appearance.At 8:30 o'clock the bridal party entered 
the double parlors to the entrancing strains of the "Wedding march" playe dby 
Mrs. Jessie Looney-Jones,of Portland.
First to enter were four little bridesmaids.in th elead Miss Agnes Gilbert and 
Miss Marie Steiwer,both dressed in creame silk mulle.They marched to the bay 
window,from the center of which was suspended a large and exquisite 
horseshoe,which was composed of 10 snowy calla lillies and real orange 
blossoms,whose fragrance filled the room.Here the little misses parted,one 
going to the right and one to the left.Immediately following came Miss Ruby 
Cornell,in pink silk mulle and Miss helen Steiwer,in blue silk mulle.Next in 
order came Mr. T.A.Gilbert,of Portland,cousin of the groom and the maid of 
honor,Miss harriet Gaines,of Carvallis,a grand daughter of ex governor 
Gaines.Miss gaines looked lovely in a white silk crepe gown.
The bride was stately and beautiful iin cream landsdown silk,made en 
traine,with Wayyeu plait at the back.She carried a bouquet of orange blossoms 
and Marachel Neil roses.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Earl m.Wilbur,of Portland, according to 
the simple and impressive form of the Unitarian church.After the 
ceremony,Professor Looney,of Portland,read and original and appropriate poem.
After the congratulations by relatives and friends,Mrs.Jones playe da lively 
march.The dining room doors were then opened and all partook of a sumptiuos 
repast.Sixty persons were present,mostly relatives of the wedded couple,who 
were very popular representatives of two of Salem's oldest  and most respected 
families.The presents were handsome,numerous and useful. The young couple will 
make Salem their future home,Mr.Gilbert being engaged in business there.
The following were present:Mrs. F.Steiwer,dressed in black silk and 
lace;Mrs.J.B.Looney,black India silk and lace;Mrs.N.H.Looney,black silk and 
lace;I.L.Patterson,black and orange silk;Mrs.D.H.Looney,red silk,ornaments 
diamonds;Mrs.J.L.Steiwer,black India silk,chiffonlace;Mrs.A.N.Gilbert,mauve 
and gray cloth;ornaments,diamonds;Mrs.D.McCully,black Henrietta cloth;Mrs. 
N.N.Jones,white silk and crepe,ornaments,pearls;Mrs.Jasper Minto,blue cloth 
and silk;Mrs.Alfred McCully,black cloth;Mrs.Frankie Cornell,black crepe and 
lace;Mrs.J.F.Steiwer,black silk and lace;Mrs.William England,black and yellow 
silk,ornaments,diamonds;Miss Hendrick,pink 
brocare,ornaments,pearls;Mrs.E.B.Philbrook,white silk;Mrs.Crighton,blue cloth 
and lace;Mrs.B.R.Moores,dark lace;Mrs.A.J.Baker,steel colored silk,ornaments 
diamonds;Miss Creighton,cream silk;Miss Mabel Creighton,pale blue India 
silk;Miss Burley,light green Henrietta cloth;Miss Pauline Looney,old rose 
silk,ornaments diamonds;Miss Jessie Creighton,pink and blue India 
silk,Mrs.J.Q.Wilson,black silk and lace.the gentlemen present were:Senator 
Looney,of 
jefferson;A.N.Gilbert,F.Steiwer,J.L.Steiwer,Hon.D.H.Looney,Hon.J.Q.Wilson,Dr.Ph
ilbrook,William England,Hon.J.A.Baker,N.H.Looney,J.F.Steiwer,D.McCully,N.N. 
Jones,of Portland; Jasper Minto,F.D.McCully,I.L.Patterson;Ed Baker;Professor 
J.P. Looney,T.A.Gilbert,Portland;Warren Gilbert,Basil Wagner,Cooke 
Patterson,H.D.Patton,Watson Looney.

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