Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-03-03
RAYS OF JOY.
TIE BRILLIANT HOLCoXE-MERTS WEDDING
GYRAYgNA, OHIO
Several Wheeling Trslnds Present ST TIE Nupaals'
Other Matrimonial Ayens-Saf9fiSs r@'I'S
aid Bals-Iaeiisl.so Of Social Lila

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H,,co,os. The wedding was held al tle
residence Of the brides father, MI
Chas. Merits. whose elegant via S'IS
so sD,endidly upon the large lawn no"
covered with snow Of virgin whlte'
which lent an additional charm 10 the
surroundings. and making the more
cheerful the most beautiful OF ihseI'OlS'
This elegant home was thrown Opou
with genuine hospitality the nanusoue
apartments OF which were auaIliOI".ly
decorated I'm the most dellcatc anu eA-
quisite taste that roses hyaclu0uSl
ferns, palms, etc, were capable GhueI
the sble hand OF Mr.. Wilson, OF OIeFe-
land.
The large parlor in which the eere-
mopy was performed was literally
bower OF the most Sumptuous arrange
mept and coiOring, made possible oy
the many fine plants and flowers.
As the chimes OF the large hall clock
commenced upon its MONDAY duty
Fisbers orchestra OF Cleveland softly
blended with the notes Of the clock,
those of Memberships grand wedding
march. The SLIDING doors OF an inner
aDarrment were thrown open disclos-
no i'm a frame OF SmilaX and hyacinths
tbe wedding party, which traversed the
sDieodid old library and down the CEN
ire OF the parlOr. Broad silk ribbons, the
ends of which were carried by MeSSrs.
Merits and George Franzheim, nephews
of the bride were drawn making pass
age for the bridal party, which entered
as follows: Messrs. George and Harry
Robinson. usheYs; Miss Nelson of COlum-
bus and Mr.. Harry Franzheim or Wheel
ing. Miss Lucy Hall, of Warren and Mr..
Chas. Leonard OF Ravenna; they were
followed by the maid Of honor Miss
Fanny Hall Of Warren who in turn was
followed ov the brides charming little
neice. Mary FranZheim who carried the
ring I'm an exquisite basket OF roses.
The bride then entered with her father
and was met az the inner door by the
groom and his best man Mr.. w. +.
DoerinV. OF Cleveland. The ceremony
of the Episcopal church was then per
formed by the Rev. Brown, Rector OF
Grace church In a most impressive man
ner. The bride was attired In gown
of duchess satin Of beau knot design
made In Princess style with watts fall-
ing from the neck into the train; the
gown was trimmed with point Duchess
lace, and having the bodice hand
somelv embroidered with pearls; the
tulle veil was arranged IN the Empress
Eugene style banded with pearls The
bride wore a diamond necklace and
diamond bracelet, the gifts Of the
groom.
After congratulations the bridal
party assembled in the beautifully APP
pointed dining room, where breakfast
was served by Cleveiand's noted caterer
DeFlyn. The bridal party was seated
az a large circular table covered with
lace. the centre OF which was filled
with the most exquisite flowers, and the
guests were seated at small tables sur
rounding the large one. The
service OF the dining room was
pale yellow, flowers, ribbons aud
china an blending and making an
exouis{te whole The wedding can
Justly be called a bOw-knOt wedding,
Tor in addition 20 the brides gown, the
rroOmsmen and bridesmaids all wore
gold bOw-knot pins, the gift OF the
bride The bOw-knOt appeared every
where, the tables, doors, walls and even
the design Of the lace curtains had this
beautiful little device.
There were many handsome and ele-
CANT presents given the bride. The
bride and groom left on the p. m.
train for New York, where they sail
for Bermuda, and thence TO Florida
and Cuba, and expect 20 be gone six
weeks. There were many friends from
a distance, notably from Wheeling,
Cleveland, Columbus, Oil City and War
rem. Among those present from Wheel
ing were Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Franz
helm, Mrs. Or. G.. ASchmann, and
NIeSsrs. A. A. and "A. c. Franzheim.
OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS.
The young ladies' Of the Wheeling
Cyclers' Club are making arrangements
for ball 10 occur sometime after Lent.
A pleasant surprise was given Mr.. y.
c. Hamilton Monday night, 40 his home
on south EOT street. Music AID games
were the features OF the affair.
The Imperial Club, Of Martins Ferry,
gave a dance at the st. Claire Hotel,
last night, 20 Kiilmeyer's music. Quite
number from Wheeling, Bellaire and
Bridgeport attended.
Miss Jessie Mercer entertained a
number OF her friends in honor Of her
birthday, o. giving dance az Sehenk's
Hall, on the South Side, last Tuesday
evening. Neuhardt's orchestra furnish
ed the music for dancing.
The marriage Of Miss Lizzie Callihan,
one OF the efficient teachers at the Lin
coin school, 20 Dr. Clinton, took place
az GAINESVILLE. Ohio, yesterday In the
presence of a large number Of relatives
and friends, many of whom were pres
ent from Wheeling.
The children'S masquerade given by
the Mozart Singing Society, at West
woods Hall, last night, was complete
success. Many OF the little folks wore
unique and handsome costumes, and
all conducted themselves with a grace
and dignity that would do credit 70
many OF their seniors. They had the
exclusive use of the dancing floor until
II o'clock, aud gave evidence OF their
appreciation of the privileges accorded
them. After that hour the older folks
took charge Of affairs, and danced until
an early hour this morning.
Tuesday night Mr.. Ludwig Bake, OF
North Main street, and Miss Calle
Scbaarf were married at the home OF
the bride, No. 623 Main street. Rev.
William Ulfert, pastor Of st. Johns
German lutheran Church performed
the ceremony. which was witnessed by
about twenty-five couples Of the intl-
mate friends and relatives Of the happy
compile. Following the ceremony, a
wedding repast was served. Mr.. and
Mrs Blake will 20 20 housekeeping az