Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1880-11-08
FRANZHEINi.MERTS.
Ravenna's Most Brilliant We'd
ding.

ding.
The society people Of this city nave
been in an enduring mood ever since
the 27th of October, in order to ind out
the full particulars OF the bright ana
happy social event that happened on
that day in Ravenna, Ohio, at when
time Mr.. Charlie Franzheim, one oil our
well known young business men, TOOK
10 himself wife, it being Miss Lila
Mer,s. one OF Ravenna's fair daughters,
and well known in this city where she
has often visited. The following full
and descriptive account is taken from
the Ravenna Republican Democrat:
at happened that two or three years
GO, more or less. Miss Ida Merits was
student at ladies' seminary, at rus
burg. Her room-m,te and closest
friend was Miss Ida Harden, o! Wheel
iay, w. Va 1t happened ia, I On Gel,
tain variation Miss Merits accompanied
her friend on q visit t. her home, anu
during this visit ,e acquaintance was
formed which has even'uat,d IN nov
happy marriage. with the all :cuohaIe
approba,ion of all most nearly interest,
I'd, and tie sincere Congratulations OF
ALI friends OF those now one In heart aAu
interest. Andth the cultured, social
circles OF Rivenna part with gracelui
lady whom many had learned to love,
and all to admire, whose Natural en-
dowments and accomplishments nj hef
TO adorn the highest and mort useful
stations OF life.
In RESPONSE to the Invitations
.N..l nj
residence a most II ter :sted ana
refined Comraoy, thronyin2 ue
spacious apartments. The assent ien
guests found the rooms decorated In the
most tasteful manner, smilax and white
flowers being the chief material, though
her, and there in inches and alcoves
were clusters OF roses, lilies, &c. AT
eight o'clock the expectant company
took cir positions to witness The IN
teres,iny and impressive ceremony,
which was performed in the first parlor,
by Rev. A. NJ. Hills, pastor Of the First
Congregational Church, of which the
bride is member. -.
The bridal party was composed oil
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Merits aud daughter
Kate, Mrs. VI. A. Franzheim and her
five sons-Harry. Ell Louis, Albert
and Will; Mr.. and Mrs. II. W. Ridcle
and their children-Brssie, Max and
AMY; Mr.. and Mrs. John ii. Riddl eand
their children-Charlie, Ida and Eta;
MIR. and Mrs. Jas. T. Riddle and sou
Harry, Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Riddle, MrS.
Susie Il. Pitman, son and daughter.
These having taken position, the BRIDE
came down the evergreen wreathed
stairway upon the arm OF the groom,
MIR. Charles W. Franzheim, supported
MON the left by her sister Miss Kate
Merits and Mr. w. b. King. on the right
by Miss Adah V. Herr and Mr.. VIII.
Franzheim. Little Amy Riddle, cous'
in of the bride was an assistant brides
maid, and bore upon floral tray the
marriage ring with the sweetest childish
grace. -.
The bride wore dress OF ivory attn,
Langtry train, tri nmed with orange
blossoms and duchess lace, with rich
diamond ornaments, the gilt OF the
groom. =,
Miss Kate Merits, first bridesmaid,
wore a dress OF white silk null and sat.
in. trimmed with red roses, and pearl
ornaments.
Miss Adah v. Horr, seconl brides
maid, wore dress of white silk mu il anu
satin, with pink roses and diamond orn-
aments.
Little Amy Riddle, assistant brides
maid, wore a blue slip, with lace over
dress and white flowers.
The gentlemen were in full evening
dress.
The ceremony proceeded with impress
i've interest, the hushed presence group.
ell about, and the scene was tar more
beautiful than tongue or pencil may re-
late. The bride and z O)m stoo facing
the clergyman, underneath floral horse
shoe, five feet in height, from which
was suspended a ship, composed OF
tuberoses and smilax, a masterpiece OF
floral art. At the conclusion OF the
marriage PRAYER, which was OF exceed
irg grace and beauty of expression,
congratulations followed, and all the
guests in their turn werh presented.
Immediately following this, the sup
per was announced, and NJ. and Mrs
Franzheim led the way To the supper
room, which was charminely decorated
and fragrant with the sweetness OF rare
flowers. The refreshments were served
bv that prince of caterers, Weisgerber,
of Clav, land, and on this occasion lac
displayed the full resources OF his genius
i'm table decorations and delicacy OF
viands. During the repast the enchant-
iny notes o. Humphreys full orchestra
charmed the radiant assemblage, and
afterwards, in two OF the pariors were
witnessed the graceful measures and
movements o; the waltz, polka and
Quadrille.
The luminous hours spe on until the
carrisges were announced for the de-
parture OF Mr. and Mrs. Frapzieim for
their bridal Journey to New York and
Boston. Tie bride looked char ming in
handsome travelling suit OF maroon
flannel, with hat to match. Gleeiul
good wishs were expressed by all. Miss
Ida Harden emptied the cup OF rice, and
the traditional slipper followed the re-
ceding carriage wheel.
The brides tOs@du was purchased in
New York City, in which were Il mum.
Der OF very ELEGANT dresses; including
black silk velvet street suit, green plush
street suit. an elegant sealskin cloak.
back satin dinner dress, handsome he
lio,rope party dress en- traine. Mrs.
Gibson, OF Cleveland. had charge OF the
preparation OF the wardrobe, and at
tended on Wednesday to dress the
BRIDE
THE GIFTS
were numerous. elegant in the extreme,
and it is to be regretted that the REGIS
TER has not the space to publish all.
Following is 4 partial list:
From Mr.. Chas. Merits, Thousand
Dollar bond.
Mrs. Chas. Merits, sterling silver din
ner set, : pieces and tray.
Mrs. Chas. Merits, box handsome
linen, table cloths, table napkins, tow
els, &c.
Miss Kate Meits, sold lined silver
soup ladle, in case.
Mrs. VI A. Franzheim, 2 dozen solid
silver spoons in Russia leather case.
q. W. Franzheim, dozen pearl handle
table knives, leather case.
Louis and Albert Franzheim, dozen
solid silver forks, leather case.
Harry and Ed Franzheim, dozen
solid silver table spoons in morocco
case.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wise, carving
liz, fo.k an1 81 al nearl handles in