The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-11-21
MARRIAGE In "uIeH LIFE"
A Giant and Gianiess wedded-The Ger.
emony and Attendants.

occurred in Pittsburgh took place at the
German Protestant Church, on Smithfeld
street, this morning at II O'Clock. The
high contracting parties were Miss Chris
tian D. Dunz, OF Wurtemberg, Germany,
and Mr.. Patrick o'Brien, Of Belfast, Ire
land. The lady and gentleman are con-
nected with Harris Museum, of this city,
and stand high in the estimation Of all.
Mr.. O'Brien reaches feet II inches toward
heaven and weighed an hour before his
nuptials 320 pounds. Miss Dunz, whose
stature Is slightly less, is nineteen years Of
age, and her anti.nuptial weight was 3l5
pounds. The church was ,densely crowded,
but owing to the excellent arrangements OF
Colonel George Starr, the we'll Mu.
scum manager, the utmost order prevailed.
The attaches OF heoccasion were all from
the Museum. Genial Treasurer James
Seville received the invited crowds,
Mons. Chalette, the lecturer, stood up with
Mr.. 0'Brien as best man, and the positions
Of usher were filed by Messrs, Bruce,
Lyon and McMullin, while the ubiquitous
Colonel Starr beamed with fstherly emo.
tons up at the happy couple. The bride
was attended to the altar by her foster par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fridenburg, OF this city,
and delivered over 10 the sale keeping Of
the beaming giant by them. The cere.
mony, which was brief, but impressive,
was performed by the Rev. Frederick
Ruof, pastor Of the church. AS the cares
and delights Of matrimony stared the i'm
mense groom in the face he turned pale,
but q glance at his blushing bride reas.
sured hin and both answered the confirm.
atory ~ will" in firm accents. The bride
was handsomely attired in rich dress OF
white satin, putfed with tulle Ia front, and
long, sweeping trail. Orange blossoms deck
ed her hair, and from the wreath long
bridal veil dropped to the floor.
CONCLUSION OF THE CEREMONY.
At the conclusion Of the ceremony the
gallant groom raised the BRIDES veil and
bestowed upon her lips hearty, honest,
whole-souled salute that could be heard
across the street. Immense applause
greeted this pleasant omen OF happy con-
jugal life.
fhe crowd surged forward to congratu.
late the happy man and repeat his con.
gratulations, but the blushing wife, now in
tears, reserved her osculatory fayors OF her
sex. After innumerable well wishes, the
stately couple sailed down the isle and pro-
ceeded to their public reception at the
Museum. ~
Many notable people in attendance.
The Museum people were out in full force
and front seats were occupied by Mr.. Har-
NaIa "A la n m l..
no and his wife, the Aztecs, the Albinos,
the musical family, and the numerous 9TH
or people who hold daily levees at the
place; OF citizens, Mayor Lyon, Coroner
Dressler, Judge White, N. ?. Reed, Gen.
Pearson, Chas. Houston, 7. NJ. Watt, Orms-
by Phillips, Miss Margaret Mather. John
McC Collough, and crowd Of representative
journalists, were among those present.
By far the greater part OF the large con-
course was composed Of ladies, and the
breathless interest they all took in the Ger.
emony illustrated how dear It is to the fe-
male heart.
HOW IT CAME ABOUT.
This marriageis essentially love match
between the huge principles. Mr.. 0'Brien
is gallant young fellow, with all the
warmth and ardor Of his nationality,
while Mrs. o'Brien is ecarce past girlhood,
being not yet out Of her teens, and thinks
the sun never shone on as perfect speci-
men Of manhood as her lord. They met
for the first time some FIVE weeks ago, and
It was love at first sight. II Is said that the
bold groom was rather importunate, and
pressed his suit with vigor that did not
lose any force from the constant public
admiration his sweetheart received. She,
female like, attempted to toy with him, for
the power Of love Is woman's delight.
But one day not long since while crowd Of
about a thousand was viewing them, and
Mr.. 0Brien had been meditating upon
the uphill course OF true love, q brilliant
idea seized upon him. He called Manager
Starr towards him, as though desiring to
contrast heights with him. The Colonel
stood near the giant and slightly in his
rear, while Mons. Chalet went forward
with his description. Q1ietly se:zing the
Colonel in vice-like grip, the bold wooor
whispered to his fair companion. "Say yes
now,-or FR sit on him !" Miss Dunz is de-
voted TO the manager, from whom she has
received great kindnesses and courtesies
One glance she cast upon the unfortunate
Colonel; saw the terrible fate awaiting
him, turned pale, and family whispered,
"Yes, Pat" 1t is said, on good authority,
that Mr.. 0'Brien grew an inch higher that
second,