Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-07-25
BELLAIRE.

It is seldom that the would-be bride and
groom partake of the wedding dinner before
the knot that makes them one is tied, but it
is q fact that Ross Burriss and his loved
one, Miss Callie Wright reversed the usual
order Of feasting after the nuptials and en-
ioyed a hearty repast in anticipation OF the
event. 1t came about in this wise. Pre-
partitions had been made at the home OF the
expectant BRIDE at Burr's Mills, for all the
utCessary requirements of an ordinary we'd
dir g. This, of course, included a big din
uer. All were ready at the appointed time.
out the old gentleman who had been engaged
10 Cffciate on the occasion failed to appear.
The anxious friends who were gathered
visited patiently, as did the contracting par.
nee, but the minister came not. To relieve
he effect Of the great displeasure plainly
marked on the faces of all, it was suggested
tbst an attack be made Oh the great table
tbst stood a silent witness, groaning, as il
were. under the great weight Of delicacies
and at the singular position Of its friends
Ross and Callie. As graceful as matters
would permit all hands joined in making
one another as comfortable as possible aud
when the evening train which reaches this
city at 8 p. m. arrived here it had on board
the disappointed but good humored Ross
and his adored, besides a few friends. The
crowd took supper at the Windsor Hotel,
and later in the evening Rev. w. w. Walk
er, Of this city, performed the ceremony that
made Miss Csllie Wright Mrs. Ross Burriss.
The whole affair appeared somewhat 70
mantle in the minds of the interested par
ties, butss the old saying "An's we'll that
ends we'll is here verified, we advance our
best wishes for long life and prosperity on
the part OF the couple in question. They
will go TO housekeeping at Mount Pleasant.
Louis Long celebrated his 47th birthday
on Thursday evening. A large concourse
of friends drank the health Of the host and
spent a pleasant evening at his home until
after midnight. .
The glass situation between the manufac.
turers and the workmen remains the same.
The manufacturers are eager for q confer
ence, it is said, 80 that they will know what
TO do as regards contracts that must be let
next month.
The ladies of the Second NJ. Z. Church
will hold a festival to night at the home Of
their pastor on Gravel Hill.
Guy Waller is operating the telegraph
instrument at the c. & P.
The workmen engaged at the B. & O..
stock pens have already made radical
changes about the business. The shipment
Of cattle has decreased very materially Of
late, but the company wants good pens, it
seems, whether it has much business or not.
There is room for much improvement about
other b. & o. property in the city.
The Ancient Order of United Work
men held an interesting meeting last
night.
Phil. Helsley is attending the picnics held
in this section ofthe country and is becom'
irs famous as o singer. 1t is o poor news
paper man who n raise a ripple Of
some kind. But stop. Probably Phil. is
advertising the goods of that chemical
works he is agent. for. Good vocal music
always draws and helps sales. A picnic is
a splendid place to display an art that
touches the hearts of all.
One or two of the C. & P. passenger
trains are in mourning for Grant.
An ice cream festival is. announced for
Burr's Mills this evening.
Mr.. Devore, of West Point, is home at
Graysville, o., on q furlough.
Rumor says that Clarence Hartwig and
Miss Mary Bolte are married.
A fellow wal arrested for using his wife
roughly yesterday, but was released.
Mayor Cooper was out of town yesterday
on business.