Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1890-04-24
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Special Correspondents Chronicle.
Among the recent social events non
are more worthy of special mention
; than the marriage of Mr.. Joseph H. Pick
ering, of East Richland, and Miss Laur;
c. Ward, of Hendrysburg o. The wealtl
and social distinction of the CONTRACTING
; parties is well known, and the event be
comes a matter of public interest, and a:
such we feel that no apology is needed
for an extended notice The marriage
was solemnized by Rev 5. P. Lloyd. al
the home of the bride, at M on Wednes
day the 10Th inst, and reception was
given at the home of Henry F. and Ann
Pickering, at the same hour on Thurs
day, the 18th inst. At the wedding there
were about thirty guests, and everything
pertaining to the joyous occasion was
conducted in the proper order. The
most generous hospitality was ex-
tended, and the day proved happy one
| to all concerned. The newly married
couple received the usual share of valua-
bic and useful presents, but they did not
care to have them enumerated in pub
lie manner Mr.. Pickering is a grandson
of the venerable Elijah Pickering and on
ly son of Henry F. Pickering, of East
Richland. Miss Ward is a daughter of
Mr. George Ward, and both are represent
atives of families of well established re-
spectability.
The writer having been a schoolmate
and lifetime friend of Mr. Henry F.
Pickering, was kindly favored by him
and his good wife with an invitation to
their pleasant home on the occasion of
the reception given in honor of their son
and daughter. There were quite num-
Der of distinguished guests present
Among those present we formed ac-
quaintance with Mr.. Fox, of Georgetown,
and Mr.. VIM. Dugan, of Pennington
Mr.. F. is son of Mr. Charles Fox, and
grandson of Mr.. Josiah F. Fox, who
government in the olden time, among
which was the Constitution, a part of
which is now in possession of Mr.. Pick
ering The dinner was the best that |
could be procured, and in addition to the
abundant food and delicacies provided, |
the tasteful arrangement of the table was |
admired and commented upon. In the
family there are many articles of silver
ware and china, which have been handed |
down from generation to generation. AS
a special favor we were hOnOred by hav
ing our dinner served on "Gandfather's
plate" one hundred and eighty-nine
years old. 1t was very large, of white
ware, with small blue wreath embracing
the rim and part of the bowl, and mark
ed H. & II. c., 1701. The initials were
those of Hugh and Hester Cane, the two
HIS in line, with c. above, and date be-
MEATH as was also the manner of mark
ing the ancient silver. During conversa-
ton concerning the presents, and silver,
we were shown handsome gold watch
presented to Sarah E. Seaman, by her
father, Elijah Pickering, and also beau
tiful solid silver basket, presented
to Ann Pickering by friends in Philadel-
phia. The guests pleasantly enjoyed
themselves in their own way, and the
writer was under the special care of Hen
~ F. Pickering, who by an exhibition of
geological specimens and
minerals which he secured during his
travels, caused the hours to pass too
swiftly away. The young bride can sure
y feel that due honor was shown to her
md her worthy husband the greet
ng was cordial, and the homecoming
pleasant, and the guests one and all, we
know express their thanks that they were
80 kindly remembered, and so cordially
at the pleasant home Of Mr.. :
md Mrs. Henry F. and Ann Pickering a
GIrEST I