Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-10-24
SILVER WEDDING.
second Bridal of Captain and
Mrs. Andrew Wilson.

Second Bridal of Captain and
Mrs. Andrew Wilson.
Twenty-Five years ago yesterday,
Captain Andrew Wilson and Miss Ellz-
beth Updegraf became man and wife,
and in accordance with the mandate OF a
pleasant custom, the anniversary OF that
event was celebrated in fine style, last
night. as silver wedding. The
hospitable mansion on Market street,
below Twenty-frst, was thronged with
friends from the early to the small
hours, and no first wedding bells ever
went more merrily. The spacious par
iors were beautifully dressed with rare
and choice flowers, and delicate sprays
and vines were gracefully hung where
ever taste could dictate. The guests
were large in number and OF
the creme de la creme OF Wheel
ing society. To give a complete
list would be impossible. The name OF
the friends of the worthy pair Is legion
and most of them were present.
The reception was perfectly informal,
congratulations being extended and re-
ceived in happy spirit OF camerdderie
that bordered on jollity and the recep-
ton rooms rang continually with merry
laughter. An episode of the evening
was presentation 10 Captain
Wilson by Governor Mathews
of a thimble cup, presented with
a few happily chosen words that served
as a spice to the wine OF enjoyment;
After the bridal twain" had been all
but overwhelmed with congratulations,
the evening was given up to social en-
ioyment, enlivened by music and song,
several OF our well-known performers
being present.
At il o'clock the wedding feast was
announced and the guests did hearty JUS
tice to the result OF Mrs. Ziegenfelder's
taste and skill in the banquet line. After
supper the enjoyment proceeded with
renewed zest, and the night was well
grown before the last guest had made
his adieux to host and hostess and tho
pleasant evening came TO a close.
The presents proper to such an oc-
casion made a strikingly brilliant array.
All were beautiful; some surprisingly
so. IL is impossible to here dwell
upon any, and in presenting this list we
give bare mention of each:
Window cornices-Andy Wilson, Jr.
Call bell-NIiss Mary Wilson.
Dozen silver knives-Harry and Julia
Wilson.
Gard receiver-J. Shriver Woods,
Berry bowl-Mr. and Mrs. A. j.
Sweeney.
Cake basket-Mr. and Mrs. A. Loring.
Card receiver-Mr. and Mrs. A. b.
Caldwell.
Pickle castOr-Mrs. II. Quarter.
Butter dish-Mrs. George b. Cald-
well
Crumb plate-Mrs. Jacob Grubb.
Crumb knife Maj. Tom Norton.
Vases-Geo. Q. Black.
Nut crackers and picks-Mrs. l.. ).
Delaplain.
Cream spoon-Mr. and Mrs. R. T.
Devries.
Vases-Mr. and Mrs. II. NJ. Patter-
son.
Berry spoon-Mr. and Mrs. A. Will
son Kelly.
Silver comb-Mr. and Mrs. James
Maxwell.
Gypsie kettle-Miss Nettie Ravens,
Chicago.
Cake kniie-Mr. and Mrs. John j.
Jacob.
Butter knite-Mrs. S. P. Norton.
Carvers-Alex. Updegrah.
Butter knife-Mrs. George h. Nc
Mechen.
Glass cake stands-Mrs. and Miss f.
Russell.
Glass berry dishes-Mr. J. Russell.
Glass fruit dishes-Miss Mamie Rus
sell.
Glass epergne-Mr. Major Russell.
Camp chair-G. Ed. Mendel.
Silver spoonholder and bell combined
MIR. and Mrs. J. II. Good.
Blue silk pin cushion-Miss Abbie
Browne.
Vases-Mr. and Mrs. J. r. McCourt-
ney.
Cake basket-Mr. X. NJ. Delaplain.
Star and boquets of flower-Mrs. John
List.
Jewel case-Gov. II. NJ. Mathews. 81
Card receiver-Mrs. Alex. Laughlin.
Match case-Dr. NJ. F. Hullihen.
Double pickle caster-Miss and Frank
HOge.
Berry spoon-Mrs. and DR.. Geo.
Baird.
Napkin rings. Patterson.
Berry spoon-C. p. Brown.
Silver ladle-Mrs. A. II. Chapline.
Suspended flower and card receiver
Mrs. Judge Thompson.
Champagne ornament-COl. O'Brlen.
Fruit knife-Mrs. r. B. Woods.
Silver Thimble-Miss Jennie Patter-
son.
Silver Thimble-Mrs. Thornton.
Thimble cup-Gov. Mathews.
Sugar spoon-Mr. and Mrs. j. c.
Campbell.
Fruit knife-Mrs. NJ. NJ. Baird.
Ice cream knife-Hon. Tn. Melvin.
Halfdozen silver spoons-Alex. Camp
bell, of Bethany.
Vases-Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Moffatt
Capt. Andrew Wilson was born in
Wellsburg, Brooke county, in the year
1910, and although 90 years of age, is
hale and hearty and apparently in the
prime of his life. For many years he was
engaged in steamboating, as commander
of the Swallow. In 1915 he came TO
this city, and engaged in the lumber
business, which he pursued with sue
cess. on October %, 1854, he married
Miss Elizabeth Updegraff, daughter OF
Israel Updegraff, Esq, a gentleman
prominently connected with the munich
pal history of Wheeling. Capt. Wilson
has held many Of offices of trust and
honor under the city and State, and is
now member of the Legislature, OF the
City Council and the Board OF Educa-
ton.
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