The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-10-28
OsLEBAY-HOWELL.
Notable HuptiaIs q 81. Mathews Church
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Last Night
The upper crust Of Wheeling society has
been ugitated from centre to circumference,
during the past few weeks, over the marriage
ceremonies Of Mr.. Earl W. Oglsbay and Miss
Sallie Howell, both Of this city, which were
at St, Matthews Churchlast night
at o'clock.
The groom, son OF the late Crispin 0gle-
bay, Esq, who was for many years promi'
nently identified with the business interests
OF our city and well known to our Oldest and
best citizens, Is young gentleman OF con.
siderable wealth and influence, who occupies
prominent and important positions in the
commercial circles OF our city, and has long
been one Of the leaders and a great fayorite
in Wheeling society.
The bride Is the only daughter Of A. Allen
Howell, Esq, gentleman whose name and
require no introduction in this
With beauty intelligence,
culture, family, home and wealth, all her
own, she has for several years past reigned
the acknowledged belle OF Wheelings best
society. Both bride and groom were well
known in the community, and having hosts
OF intimate friends and acquaintance, and
occupying such high social positions, natural'
" lively interest was taken In all the pre-
llminaries OF the affair, and every one who
moved In their circle was on the qui wire,
A large number OF invitations to the cere-
monies ut the church had been issued, and
fully half an hour before the appointed time
almost every seat In the church was filled
with invited guest, while O numberless throng
crowded around the doors on the outside,
Snowy white muslin covered the entrance
and oil the aisles, and In the centre aisle q
beautiful arch and gateway OF eVergreens
and flowers marked of the seats set apart for
the relatives and intimate friends Of the con-
tracting parties. Another arch OF tho same
character, but OF u more elaborate design,
with beautiful marriage bell Of flowers
hanging pendent from the centre, SPAWNED
the altar The entire auditorium was brill
iantly lighted, and with the bright costumes
and merry faces ofits hundreds Of occupants
presenteda most beautiful scene,
Promptly ats o'clock Rev. Il, Rush SwOpe
assumed his position at the altar Just back Of
the arch, the organ pealed forth the entranc-
under the influence Of Mr., q. EOtf's mastery
touch, and the bridal party at measured dis
tances between each couple and with stately
tread, began 10 move up the centre aisle in
the following order, inVersely as to honors;
Messrs, G. g, johnson aud John II, Dunlap;
b. Walker Peterson and James Holloway;
then the attendants, Mr., A. ID. Tallman and
Miss Birdie Bell, DR.. r. s. Harvey and Miss
Ella Hunter, Frank NJ, 0gebay, brother to
the groom, and Miss Mamie MOffet Of CadiZ,
O., and Mr.. Richard s. Howell brother to the
bride, and Miss Llbble Greer and then the
bride and groom The ushers assumed posi-
tionsat the foot OF the steps leading to the
altar, two on either side, and the attendants
mounting the steps forming semi.circle
around the arch. The music hushed, q
breathless stiffness filled the church, and
with clear, but solemn voice Rev. Swope
began the beautiful and impressive services
OF the Episcopal Church. The scene was
most affecting and one Of rare attractiyeness
and beauty, and will long be remembered by
those who witnessed 1t.
The bride was elegantly and handsomely
attlled In costume composed OF figured
cream satin, large tulip pattern, and plain
cream satin rhadmes the neck was cut square
and filled In with the finest Of point ,f 1len-
cOn lace; the sleeves were shirred and on each
were bouquets Of range bio sons; the basque
was Of brocade, with panier fronts; the front
OF the skirt was also OF handsome brOCade
pattern, with two short draplngs Of brocade
on either side OF the front, and the whole
was trimmed with bands Of plain material,
fastened with pearl ornaments making d
very tasty appearance. The train was full
court one, ninety inches long composed OF
broCade, and ornamCnted with three small
knife pleatngs Of plain material. This love.
ly costume was finished and set off bya bridal
veil Of white illusion with orange blossoms,
caught by o magnificent diamond pin. The
bride also wore pearl necklace, that was
worn by her grandmother and mother on
similar occasions.
Miss Llbble Greer, the first bridesmaid, was
becomingly dressed In u beautiful costume OF
cream nuns yelling and Sural satin trimmed
with shirrings and puflings OF the same.
Miss Mamie MOlfet OF CadlE, wore mag.
niiiCent dress OF cream MORE and satin rhad.
mes With diamond ornaments and Elizabeth
al ruff This was one Of the most striking
costumes worn.
Miss Ella Hunter looked very attractive In
costume ofCream nuns yelling and satin.
Miss Birdie Bell looked lovely In on Gle
CANT dress OF white satin and brocade with
rare lace trimmings and handsome orna-
ments.
The groom and his attendants, with the
llshers, were all attirCd in conventional
black, with white gloves and ties,
AT the conclusion OF the ceremonies the
party retired in the order OF their entrance,
with the groom and lady leading. At the
door cabs awaited and they were driven to
the residence Of the BRIDES parents, corner OF
Chapline and Fourteenth streets.
Here another scene OF SURPRISING brilliancy
and beauty awaited them. The large and
elegant residence had been adorned especially
for tho occasion, and tho CommOdious apart.
ments, With their palatial furnishings, were
Faily fest0oned with .eyergreens and rare5t
flowers. Here q sma! but elegant reception
was rendered the relatives and few init.
Tho bridal party again formed semi.clrclc
In the large parl0r on the north side OF the
made man and wife received the heartIest
congratulations and well wishes Of those
present After this the guests betOok them.
selves 10 an examination OF the endless and
magnificent array OF wedding presents that
were showered upon the fortunate couple.
We regret extremely that our limited space
this morning precludes mention OF each
aud oil OF these, for II has seldom been our
pleasure to sec such handsome collection Of
the most costly md elegant articles; embraC.
Ing not only the useful and ornamental, In q
degree OF elegance seldom equalel, but seenl-
ingly everything TO make the home OF intellt-
genCe and culture one OF unequaled conven.
fence, luxury and beauty. Two presents,
however, that must not be passed by were q
large Bible and IN elegant silk and velvet
quilt bequeathgd TO tie bride In her In.
fancy by her grandfather and grandmother
~ be presented 10 her on her wedding day,
AT 6:80 O'Clock the guests were seated 10 an
elegant refreshnient liable, which was fairly
burdened down with load OF ices, creams,
cakes, jellies and fruits Of every conceivable
kind, oil artistically and beautifully arranged
In symmetrical pyramids. Coffee was served
after this, and tho hour al ten l,RyipgarrIyed
tile bride and groom retired 10 don their
travelling apparel, preparatory TO taking the
II o'clock u. & 0. train for the west. A few
Hlputesib efore that hour, amid shower OF
merry farpwellg and good wishes they left the
house with tile aLteRhgntg and taking car.
rlages drove to the depot. II Ii theif ihtenn.
ton TO make quite o tour through the west
taking In all the large cities, and will be ab.
sent probably several weeks
Among tibSs present at the reception be.
sides the attendants and btlds's immediate
family, our "JenkinS noted The fGttoyiiig /.
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