Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-12-13
FROM BELLE TO BARONESS.
The Titled Wedding Of a Lady Of
Sieubenville.
Miss Doty Becomes the Baroness Lsgerfs'dt'
Of Sweden---BrilliaHt Wedding
Gorgeous Costumes. Pres
ents and Trosseau.

Doty, daughter Of c. B. Doty. Esq, one OF
Steubenville's iron kings, and the groom
the Baron Israel Lagerfeldt, Swedish consul
to Pittspurg.
1t was one of the greatest sociaheyents
the metropolis of Eastern Ohio" ever saw,
and was made more SO by the prominent
position that the high contracting parties
hold in fashionable society. The bride is
one of the BEST known society ladies in this
section of the country. She has been
reared in luxury, and has had all the ad.
vantages that wealth and an indulgent
father and an excellent mother could
shower upon her She is decided blonde,
petite and rather pretty, with an intelligent
face and small features. Possessing So
ciable disposition, she is charitable, kind
and popular. Notwithstanding the fact that
she will be heiress to a large estate she
hasn't grain of false pride in her compost
ton, and is always ready with heart and
purse to aid in every good and charitable
work that may present itself.
The Dotys hive in excellent style in q
large old mansion on South Third street,
which for some years past has been the
scene of many a gay and festive gathering
of folks young and old, to enjoy the we'll
known hospitality of the family.
~The groom, Baron l. Lagerfeldt, is the
Consul of the Swedish Government at Pitts
burg, Pa. He is about forty years Of age,
and is spoken of BY those informed as a
gentleman Of culture, refinement and Of
great literary tastes. He has represented
his nation for several years on American
shores, and is popular with the set in
which he moves. The Baron and Miss
Doty met at fashionable watering-place
two years ago, and became intimate, which
intimacy soon ripened into love.
THE CEREMONY.
St. PauPs Church was filled that evening
to its full capacity previous to the hour
announced for the ceremony, and the
beautiful little church never appeared to
better advantage The altar vases were
filed with choice flowers, white satin
cushion being placed at the chancel rail on
which to kneel Shortly after s o'clock
members of the family arrived, Mrs. c. b
and Mr.. Harry Doty, mother and brother of
the bride, Mr.. Carol Lsgerfeldt, brother Of
the groom, and Mrs Colonel Stacy, OF Fort
Ontario, Oswego, DR.. j. ]. johnson, of De
troit, Miss Carr, OF Pittsburg, Mrs. Dr.
Moffatt of Steubenville, and Master Brad
ford johnson.
About $50 the organ which was presided
over by Miss Marion, pealed forth the
strains of the wedding march from Lohen
grin, and continued as the bridal party
passed slowly up the broad aisle. FRS,
were the ushers, Arthur c, Mckee, j. j.
Gill, George Beatty and John johnson.
Following them were four little girls, each
carving basket of flowers. Their names
were Mary Leonora johnson, Kitty Moss
grove, Ethel Grange and Ditto Beazle.
The bride followed leaning upon her father 5
arm, and after her came Miss Tracy Means,
maid Of honor, carrying basket of flowers
and the bridal bouquet. Arriving
at the foot of the chancel steps the
ushers separated, and standing on each
side the flower girls passed through and took
their station on the steps. The others ad.
vanced through the choir to the altar rail
where they were met by the groom who had
come from the vestry room accompanied BY
his best man, Mr.. Fens G. l.. Schroeder, OF
Christiana, Norway, member oil the Swedish
legation at Washington, who carried the
Baron's sword. Rev. r. W. Grange, rector
of the parish, read the church service in o
most impressive manner, and after the ben
ediction presented to the welded couple the
handsome ivory bound prayer book used on
the occasion. The party retired in reverse
order to the strains of a Swedish march
bride ana groom, maid of honor aud grooms'
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Doty, flower girls and
ushers.
THE WEDDING COSTUMES.
The brides wedding dress was of heavy
white Ottoman silk, with court train, heavi
" embroidered with seed pearls and point
| lace trimmings. She was entirely enveE
oped in white tulle veil fastened with dia'
monds and orange blossoms. Her diamond
ornaments were a magnificent star pendant
the gift of the groom, and bracelets, The
boquet was large one Of fine roses and
orange blossoms.
The Baron wore the military court dress
Of his country, of the rank of captain OF ar
tillery, with handsome gold epaulettes and
carried his Chapeau in his hand.
Miss Means wore white satin dress
embroidered entirely Wild crystal beads, also
tulle veil; diamonds.
The groomsman and the ushers were at
tired in regulation black, and each one o
the gentlemen wore on his coat, a half blown
rose after the Swedish custom.
The flower girls wore white lace dresses
two over blue and two over pink, with rib
bons to match. They were in charge Of
Mrs. Dr. Mofst.
THE RECEPTION
was held at the residence Of Mr. Doty oil
South Third street. The house was boauti
FLY decorated for the occasion. In tn
main hall over the entrance to the hbrar,
and dining room we're drsped in Amer
can and Swedish flags, festooned with ever
green's which were also pendent trsm tn
entrance to the parlors. The latter room
were profusely decorated with flowers an
smilax, the former being banked on mar
ties and over pictures, and Their arrange
over the openings on sc0lces aud from tn
chandeliers. In the dining room tn
spread table was the principal feature tn
centre piece of which was floral vessel tn
ship OF life on an ocean of flowers Fror
the ship swung the American and Swedis
flags painted on satin. The national color
of both nations were blended in this piec
composed of yellow tea roses, purple pansie
and red and white roses. The floral dec
rations, which were superb clear through
were arranged by Miss Agnes Wells. Tn
bride received her guests standing under
floral canopy at the junction Of the two pa
lors. This was also according to the SweC
ish custom. With her were her husband
groomsman, maid othonor, father and mott
er and the four flower girls, the compan
forming horseshoe semi-circle.
THE BRIDAL PRESENTS
were not Only numerous but especially Va
liable and elegant. The diamond pendsr
from the groom has already been noted. !
jewel casket with music box containing
check for a substantial SUN was from th
father Of the bride. From her mother SD
received handsome brooch with Florel
| Co., kar hroKhar