Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-09-18

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The first high noon wedding In long
time occurred on Thursday at st. Mat
thews Episcopal Church, in which the
contracting parties were Mr.. Curtis
Parke Brown, Jr., bookeeper at the Ma
tional Bank OF West Virginia, and Miss
Virginia Bowie Griffith, daughter OF
Mrs. Margaret Griffith. The ushers
were Messrs. Robert NJ. Crawford, Will
r. Rice, j. Howard Mcdonald, Frank
). Dalzeu, Frank Caldwell and Robert
4ilchrist, and the maids Of honor Miss
Iucie Brown, sister Of the groom, and
/ Miss Mollie Adams, of PittSburg, Pa,
both of whom were attired In white
null dresses, maid plainly, with high
necks and long sleeves. They wore
white felt sailor hats and carried flow
ers. The best man was Mr.. James A.
Stewart, OF Paris, Kentucky. The
bride locked beautiful In q be-
coming gown OF white India silk
and face. She wore large white hat,
deliberately trimmed, and gauze We IL.
At its conclusion brief reception was
held in the basement Of the church.
There was most enjoyable pre-nuptial
party at the brides home On Wednes-
day evening,in which quite number OF
guests participated. Mr.. and Mrs.
Brown went East on bridal tour, last
ing till the first OF October, after which
tnev will reside at the home or the
bride. A notable feature OF the affair
was the list of presents. There were
fully ore hundred gifts contributed by
endearing friends, among them being a
handsome silver tea service, the gift OF
the ushers.
In point of numbers, in floral decora-
lions, in attendants, in toilets, pleasing
innovations and general detail, the Roe
mer-Sweeney affair Of Wednesday even
ing at st. Matthews Episcopal Church
was the most conspicuous nuptual event
OF the season. She principals, Miss
Sara Patterson Sweeney and Mr.. Charles
Ogivie Roemer, attended as they were
by a charming coterie Of attendants, the
wedding was particularly picturesque.
The ushers were Mr.. L. B. Marks OF
New York, Mr.. Will Cassell, Mr. Nor
man Clark Of Washington, Pa, Mr.. Jas.
w. Ewing of Charleston, private secre-
tary to Governor Fleming, MIR. Thomas
Sweeney and Mr.. Robert Gilchrist. The
bridesmaids were Miss Louise Norton,
Miss Rose Lukens, Miss Ann Brownlee
of Washington, Pa, and Miss Martha
Hare. Mr.. Will Sweeney ofliciated as
best man, while Miss Ellie
Lewis, of PittSburg, gracefully as
sumed the role of bridesmaid. Misses
Fannie Wheat and Eliza Speidel were
the two little flower girls who caught
the eyes of so many. A pretty feature
OF the wedding was the vocal rendition
OF the Lohengrin march, by quartette
composed of Mrs. Flora Williams, Miss
Theresa Phillips, Mr.. n. B. Day and
Mr.. Harry Sweeney. Prof. Schockey
presided at the organ in his usual fault
less style.
The bride looked handsome in a
Princess gown OF white Bengaline silk,
combined with white velvet and tulle,
and girdle of pearl trimmings. The
nreSs was cut de colette, with whise
velvet puff sleeves and iounces OF illu-
sion. The costume was most deliberately
trimmed, and the whole was covered
with the bridal veil. She carried in
her hand a boquet of white bridal roses.
The brides going-awaY gown was OF
blue serge, trimmed with tan-colored
leather, with shoes, hat and gloves TO
match.
At the conclusion Of the ceremony
the bridal party was driven to the home
of the bride, where an informal recep-
tion was held. The list Of presents was
large and varied.
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Miss Sophie Swartz, Of Benwood, gave
an enjoyable birthday party Wednesday
evening. A large number OF her play
mates were present and the evening was
pleasantly spent in games and other
amusements dear to childhood. Guam
titles of sweatmeat were served and
disposed Of with relish.
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Wednesday evening the Island Club
was entertained by DR.. w. c. Etzler, OF
Pittsburg, at his home on Indiana
street. About twenty-five couples were
present. Killmyer furnished music for
dancing. Refreshments were discussed
at about midnight, after which the
dance was resumed. Among those
present from out Of town were: Miss