Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1890-01-05
some time, and its success was perfect-in
fact it was the home event of the season.


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Among the pleasant events of the week
was the New Years reception at the Y. NJ
o. A, which continued from one till seven
o'clock, with an entertainment in the
evening by local talent The affair was a
most enjoyable one and the large number
Of men who accepted the opportunity were
glad they did 80. The refreshments served
by the ladies were an especial feature OF
the entertainment, and no matter how
much of a stranger one was he was at once
made to feel at home.
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Thursday evening, Misses Lee and Ella
Hervey entertained party of friends at
their home on South Front street, Island,
in very pleasant manner, IN honor OF
their guests Misses Daisy Cockayne, of
Moundsville, and Jessie Kirker, OF Wells
burg. Progressive euchre occupied the
first part of the evening, after which re-
freshments vera served. Miss Kirker cap
tured the first prize and DR.. John Mcclure
the BOBBY, tie presentations being made by
Mr.. Will B. Day. Music and dancing fol-
lowed until an early hour in the morning,
when the merry assemblage departed with
many Acknowledgements to their charming
hostesses.
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One of the most notable social events in
Bellsire the past week was the marriage
of Mr.. Michael Owens, of this city, and
Miss Mollie McKelvey, one of Bellaire's
most charming young ladies. The at
PENDANTS were Mr.. John A. Howard of
this city, and Miss Ella Msloney of Bell
aire. The ceremony took place in st.
Johns church, and the rector, Rev. Father
Fitzgerald, was the officiating minister,
the all-important time being Wednesday
evening at $50 o'clock.
The ceremony was witnessed by large
assemblage of relatives and friends Of the
couple, and the church WAS handsomely
and deliberately decorated. A reception
followed at the residence of the BRIDES
parents, on Belmont street, and o pleasant
time was spent, Mr. and Mrs. Owens re-
ceiving countless good wishes from their
friends, and being heartily congratulated
on all sides. Mr.. and Mrs. Owens left,
Thursday morning, for bridal trip, after
which they will settle in Toledo, Ohio,
where Mr.. Owens holds the responsible
position of Manager of the Libby Glass
Works.
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Mr.. Edward Cooke and Miss Annie Nor
gan were quietly married at st. Matthews
P. E. Church, Wednesday evening OF $50
o'clock, number of their friends being
present. A reception followed at the resi-
dence of the BRIDES father, Mr.. VIM. Nor
gsp, on South Chaplire street, and pleas
ant evening was spent. Mr.. and Mrs.
Morgan have many friends who wish them
much Joy and prosperity.
The Wellsburg Herald says: Mrs. D.
W. Baird entertained q number of friends
right royalty, on Thursday evening. A
good old-fsshioned taffy pulling was the
feature of the evening, followed by dane
ing and games. The gathering was in
honor of Mrs. Baird's sister, Miss Lucy
Robinson, who left for her home in Wheel
ing, to-day.-Mr. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Mendel
entertained quite q number Of young
friends, on Monday evening, in honor OF
their guest, Miss Fannie Jsbobs, of Char
lesion, W. Va. By balf-past nine, guests
to the number of fifty or sixty had gather
ed in, and after the usual salutations, all
settled down to have real Jolly time. "
Dancing and conversation with vocal solos
by Miss Jacobs and Mics Lucy Robinson,
of Wheeling, were very enjoyable features.
At IL o'clock, elegant refreshments were
served and it was an early hour lin the
morning) when the guests finally sepa-
rated.
| On Thursday evening last pleasant
surprise party was rendered Mr. and Mrs
Morrison, on South Eoff street, and all
present spent very enjoyable evening up
to q late hour. Miss Maggie Koch and
Miss Lizzie Edwards introduced several
of the latest popular songs of the day,
while Mr.. John Rodman and Mr.. Frank
Silliman rendered several very excellent
banjo solos, which were highly praised,
while Misses Maggie Brewster and Sallie
Silliman attended to the refreshments and
other amusements, seeing that every one
had a good time. At eleven o'clock the
young folks were invited to partake of an
excellent supper by Mr.. and Mrs. Morri-
son. Those present were: Messrs. A. l..
Edwards, John Frew, Harry Riddle, Will
Morrison, Robert Morrison, Geo. Tappan.
Geo. Handel of Newark, Ohio, James
Noble, Newt. Berry, John Lyle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Koch, Mrs. Jennie Robinson, MIR.
aud Mrs. Fisher, Miss Belle Silliman,
Misses Elsa and Valley Murrens, Miss
Kate Hamm of Findlsy, Ohio, Mrs. Tillio
Hallett, Miss Sallie Berry, Mrs. Venum.
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The usual delightful time was had by
the members of the Park Circle Tuesday
night. Progressive euchre lunch and
dancing till midnight were the features.
The directors will engage musician for
every Friday evening, in order to accom-
modate those who do not play euchre.
Every effort is being made to have all
enjoy every meeting, and success ia crown
ing the efforts.
Miss Mary McCrum, pleasantly enter
tanned few friends at her parents hospi-
table residence on Bethany Pike, Thurs
day evening. Music and various games
were INDUCED in. A very agreeable feat
ure of the evenings entertainment were
the refreshments, which we're served about
midnight. The guests remained until
quite q late hour, participating in various
means of enjoyment.
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Mr.. Percy Norton entertained number
of his friends Friday evening, very pleas
antly at his fathers residence, on Virginia
street, Island. Dancing and refreshments
combined to form very enjoyable time.
So
A pleasant bowling party, composed OF
six couples of society people, went out to
the Park, Friday night, and spent several
hours very pleasantly at the fascinating
and invigorating game:
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Mr.. O. V. Scott gave very pleasant lit
tie banquet at his residence on SCUM front
street. Island, to the employees in the office
of the Natural Gas Company of West Vir-
einis of which Mr.. Scott is agent IN this
city. The menu included turkey, oysters
and many of the delicacies of the season, and
| ar t,,alra man who sat down to it enjoyed