Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1884-07-11
WEDDING BELLS
Ring Joyous Over at Mlrtin's
Ferry.
The Bew-Woodrff NuptiaIs- Large and
Pleasant Pary---The Bellaire
Steel Plant.

The wedding of Mr.. William Blew an
excellent gentleman of Allegheny, Pa and
employed as a nailor in Greencastle, Ind,
and Miss Anna NJ Woodruff, one Of the incest
young ladies in Martins Ferry, was cele
brated precisely at halfpast o'clock on
Wednesday evening at the home Of the
brides father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Woodruff, on North Third street.
1t was quiet affair, only about forty or
fifty invitations having been issued, and
those being directed to the near relatives
and friends of the two families. The
happy couple appeared in the parlor at the
above hour to the wedding march, per
formed by Miss White, of Wheel
ing. Rev. E. R. Jones, pastor
of the NJ. Z. Church, of
Martins Ferry, performed the cere-
mony, which was short and simple.
The bride was attired in an elegant surah
satin and brocade velvet, and the groom in
the usual conventional black. Following
the ceremony the hearty congratulations
anu UOOu WISHES Vi lhOoC plCoCht "ShS
showered on the newl Unmarried couple, af-
ter which the party sat down to an elegant
supper that had been prepared. Most Of
those fortunate enough to be present re-
manned till midnight or little later. No
embarrassment was noticed on the part of
the bride and groom, and the wedding was
much different from most occasions of this
kind. 1t was unlike funeral in every par
ticular, but was full of merriment from the
beginning to the end, and was highly en-
t0yed by everybody. After supper the
Younger folks played games and enjoyed
themselves in this way, mischievousneSs
4ud other ways, while the older
,olks looked on and conversed. The bride
has host offriends hereaboutS and will be
much missed. The happy couple left yes
terday morning amid the best wishes and a
shower of old Shoes to spend their honey
moon in the west, after which they will re
turn TO Greencastle where they will make
their future home. The presents were use
full and elegant They are as follows
Piano. VIM Woodruff and son; magnificent
silver set, Alex Blew, of Allegheny; silver
castor, Miss May Dice; silver trnit has ket,
Mr.. and Mrs W. H.. Woodr hand worked
plush clock, lace pillow shams, spread and
and tidy, Mrs. William Woodruff
hand painted pannel picture frame
Miss Jennie Greene; silver waiter, Misses
Kate. Anna and Salhe Carmichael; bronze
statue. Mrs Alice Arbuthnot and Miss
Laura Long, Of Wheeling; decorated am
ocrenia wine set, Mr. and Mrs. William
Wetherald; hand-painted basin, Miss Aman-
da Miller; silver hutter:dish, Miss Anna
Blew. Of Allegheny; tablecloth, Mrs
lin Woodruff; handembroidered plush
mirror, John W. Crooks; white
Marseilles bed spread, Mrs, David
Duvall; large Bible, Mrs Celia Blew,
Of Allegheny; bed spread, Miss Maggie
Pennington; table cloth Mr.. G. Z. Siae,
Wheeling; half dozen towels, Miss Lillian
White, Wheeling; table cloth and napkins,
Miss Minnie White, Wheeling; table cloth
and towels, Mrs. Ed, Robertshaw; hand,
embroidered plush tidy, Miss AIDA Dill,
worth; towels Mrs Robert Carmichael;
tidy, MISS Ella Greene; embroider,
ed table cover Miss Anna Durall,
ANOTHER MARRIAGE.
In addition to the Blew Woodruff wedding
! mentioned elsewhere. we. had cry,s SSSr one
on Wsdnesda. evening. Mr.. Pete 0'Con,
nell and Miss Maud Turbay were the con-
| tracing parties and we're marriad in the
Catholic Church by Rev Father Tenoby.
We wish them much success and happiness.
ELEGANT PARTY.
The party given by Mr.. Ed Reid at his
home on the Sunny Hill Fruit Farm, on
Wednesday evening, was grand success in
every sense Of the word. Fully seventy
persons from this city and the neighborhood
responded to invitations issued AMI re-
manned till midnight. A fine supper was
served and games Of all kinds were in
dulged in by the gay participants. All
present unite in saying that they never at
tended a more enjoyable affair. and speak
of Mr.. Reed in the highest terms.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The pump. corner Narrower and Fourth
streets, is being repaired. The one in front
Of Keesev's on Washington street, should
be looked after Walnut street is being
curbed On Wednesday evening while Mr.
ID. X. Dilworth was out driving with lady
friend the harness broke and the horse ran
of throwing out both, but fortunately neither
were hurt. Mr.. f. d. Catelle has begun
the foundation for his residence on North
Fourth street. DR.. A. f. Ong viii soon be-
gin work on his on the same street Turtle
soup at Coates saloon, Saturday at 10
o'clock. The health of Martins Ferry the
physicians report good Poney Welsh has
been appointed police for the Third
Ward and will make the boys walk
traight. Mr.. Daniel Westlake is i'm
proving slowly. He has lost his speech.
Mrs. Catherine Miller % the guest Of Co
lumbus friends. Jimmy Grossly, who had
his leg broken recently, is getting. along
nicely The Episcopal Aid Society will meet
this evening at 6 o'clock at Mr.. Dick
Browns, in Woods addition The blind
bows concert, in the NJ K. church on We'd
neSday night was well attended and is well
spoken of.
For Sale-A desirable and weli6nished
residence suitable for basiLess purposes, on
Main street in Ciark's addition, Martin
Ferry; also the Rinehsrt property on Fifth
street Reasonable terms. Apply to Jno.
L. SchiIling, Notary Public and general in
sursnce agent Fifth street, Martins