The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1889-06-28
M'MHCHHN-
A Wheeling Man Welded to a
Fair Pennsylvania,
NUPTIALs AT MEADyILLE
In which Wheeling People are Inter
ested-AIr, W, II, AIcNIeohen and
Miss Nancy MacLauo Mar
rIed.,A Brilliant AHalr
sptclal Dlspalch 10 Me intelligence,

sptcial Dlspalch 10 ne IatSlliGReer,
MEANWHILE, Pa June 27,-The most
fashionable wedding that has taken
place here for some time past, was that
Of Miss Nancy Elizabeth AIacLane, ol
this city, and Mr., William B, McAIechen,
Of Wheeling, which occurred at high
noon to-day in Christ's chnrCh, in the
presence ofa large gathering composed
Of relations Of the two principals and
the numerous friends the fair bride has
in this city,
Just asthemid,day hourwaschimed the
bridal party made It's appearance, The
maid OF honor, Miss Marion Balleau, Of
this city, led the way up the center aisle /;
she was followed by the bridesmaids,
Miss Lydia Mcaiechen, Of Wheeling,
sister OF the groom, Miss Iucie Loring,
OF Wheeling, Miss ottelie Germer, OF
Erie, Pa, and Miss Mamie Derrickson,
OF Omaha, Neb. Following the brides.
maids came the ushers, Mr., John
Henry Dick and Mr., D. A. Gill, Of
Meadville, and Mr.. O. S. Chappo,
tin, OF Rochester, New York, and
Mr., B. X, McMechen, OF Wheeling,
brother OF the groom. Behind the
ushers walked the bride, leaning on the
arm Of her uncle, Mr.. j. L. Williamson.
The party proceeded slowly up the aisle
to tho chanccl, where the groom, ac-
companied by his best man, Mr.. Clar.
ence II. Swearingen, Of Pittsburgh,
stood waiting, The groom joined the
bride at the altar where they were made
one by tho rector tho Rev, Rogers
Isreal.
The chuElll decorations were superb;
beautiful flowers adorned tho Chancel,
and the other decorations were in keep.
Ing with the elegance and brillianCy Of
the occasion, Tho music was finely
rendered.
The bride was handsomely attired in
q very becoming costume. The under
skirt was OF apple green .taile, brocaded
with large pink roses; the waist and
overskirt were made In the Directoire
style o plain pink and green taile COM
bined she wore hat 10 match and car.
ried bunch OF roses. The toilets
of the bridesmaids were all alike; they
were Of white China silk made with
accordeon pleated skirts and DireCtoire
waists; they also wore broad white silk
ribbon sashes and largo hats made Of
shirred null and trimmed with pink
roses, and each carried n large bouquet
OF La France roses. Tho gentlemen OF
the party were iasllionably attired in
morning suits.
AT the conclusion OF the ceremony tho
bridal party returned TO their carriages
and were driven to the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. Williamson, with whom the
bride has made her home for the past
few years, where an elegant re.
ception was held. The pretty,
tlower-decked rooms were soon filled
with friends who gathered to bestow
on the newly made hus.
band and wife. A wOdding breakfast
was handsomely served. During the
afternoon Mr.. MchleChen and his bride
left on n bridal trip 10 New
York and other Eastern points.
They were followed by the
DSot VI Buuu Mlbue6 Iun lHuuI
friends. Never has q Meadville bride
entered the matrimonial state under
more favorable auspices, or with more
sincere and earnest wishes Of friends for
future happiness than MiFs NTacLane,
known here as "0die" Mac
Lane. She has long been a resi-.
dent Of Meadville and has nj.
ways been favorite in society
circles, her genial nature and many &c.
complishments having drawn around
her host OF friends who, while regret
ting her removal from Meadville, are
happy to know that she will occupy a
high social position in another city.
Tie list Of presents received by the
bride comprises some valuable tokens Of
esteem, and Rttests to her popularity.
Among those from out Of the city who
were guests at the wedding were Mrs.
George X. MCMechen, the groom's
mother, Major A. Loring and the
Misses Loring, and Miss jamie Good, all
OF Wheeling,