Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-07-07

made man and wife, Rev. o. f. Schilpp
officiating Mr. Samuel Welty and Miss
Rose Hadlich, sister OF the groom, were
the only attendants. A splendid wedding
breakfast was served at the residence of
the groOm's mother, Mrs H Hadlicb, on
Market street. C0ngrat uistiOns were ten
dered the happy pair and they were driven
TO the B. & D depot, where they took the
O'Clock express for the East, followed by
countless good wishes. After their bridal
trip they will reside with the grOOm's
mother. They received many handsome
presents.
The picnic July 4th, at the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Howell. given by
them and assisted By the Miss Loring, was
q most complete success ia every way.
The weather was the very "splendor OF
perfect day" and nature brushed and
swept the lovely lawn with cool bTeezs
all afternoon and evening. Toe msJority
Of the invited guests ltf, the residence Of
Col Aynett at p. II. sharp, IN
three horse wagon and four horse
wagon, and arrived about $50 The pic
mic party was composed of about sixty
persons, married ana single, and more
cougenial party was never drawn to-
gether by seven horses" Among the
visitors vas Miss Morgan, of Washington
City, Miss Nellie Bsssell, Of Clarksburg
and her cousin, of Lee.barg, Va, also
Miss Fullerton, of Louisville. The after
noon was spent in all sorts OF exercise,
running, jumping games, walking
matches, croquets, lawn tennis,
80 ~, Ala not how. 70 raad a rrOpramme
% see what would come next, there 1t was
right before him all at ones. Supper was
spread on the lawn at SIX o'clock p. m,
and little groups with their merry laughter
could be seen scattered throughout the
grounds, dotted among the shrubbery win
which this country residence abounds.
Supper over, the firing OF crackers remind
cd the party that they were observing the
day We celebrate" After pleasant little
tete-a-tetes and strolling, ore Of the party
recited in most excellent style al original
Fourth Of July poem. IL wasread by apron
inent manufacturer, and created a good
deal OF amusement. A batch Of letters
were found on the country road leading to
the lawn, which we're addressed TO
the male members Of the party. They were
opened and read by we'll known gentle
man Of this city. They were indeed per-
sonal in their make up, bat they fulhlled
/ the mission which they were intended Tor
fun and amusement Dancing and good
/ bvss brought to IA end one OF ire most en-
/ ioyable picnics ever given, and with
hearty expression to Mr. ard Mrs. Howell
OF thanks and appreciation of their kind
ness, slowly the party wound down the
I hill towards home. The display Of ire
works was very fine, and only added an
other pleasure to those entertained.
One of the most pleasant events OF the
week was the elegsnt reception rendered
Mr.. and Mrs Slower Stephens by their nu-
merous Wheeling friends. MT. Stephens
and his happy bride came down from
Washington, Thursday, aud the reception
occurred at the residence OF the groom s
parents on Chapline street In the sixth
ward. A feature Of especial enjoyment
was added to the evening by the splendid
serenade By the W. NJ. Schater quartette;
the remainder of the evening was pleas
autly speut in congratulations and good
wishes for the yOung married couple
Mrs Stephens, who was Miss Lizzie Travis,
was one of Wsshiugton's N st accomplish
ed young ladies. and she will doubtless
prove quite an addition to Wheeling So
ciety.
Mr.. Geo W Eckart, of the Peoples Ma
tional Bank, was the recipient OF pleas
ant surprise, concocted by his better half,
on Thursday night Thursday was Mr.
Ecksrt's forty-sixth birthday, and Mrs.
Eckart entered into a conspiracy with
number Of friends, the result Of which was
a most enjoyable surprise party. The res
idence of the family, at lbs North Front
street, was filled with q gay party OF
friends. who overwhelmed Mr.. Eckart
with hearty good wishes. Elegant re-
freshmerts were served and the occasion
was highly enjoyable TO all.
There will be a reception by the Club,
at the Park next Friday evening, which
promises 70 be most enjoyable occasion.
The motor will leave the Elm Grove sta
ton az o'clock, and returning will leave
the Park at o'clock 2. n.