Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-11-02
GOLDEN WEDDING.
Mr. AND MRS PETER zOECKLER ROUND OUT
AHALF CENTURY OF MARRIED LIFE.
A Family Reunion Last Night at Odd Fellows
Hall-Innumsrabls Halloween Parties, and
Number of Weddings and Receptions.


In these days OF high-llving and total
disregard OF hygienic principles, golden
wedding anniversaries are indeed rare.
1t is not often that man and wife are
permitted to round out a half century
Of marital bliss. Such an event, how
ever, took place yesterday, when Mr..
and Mrs. Peter Zoeckler celebrated the
fiftieth anniversary OF the day when
they plighted their VOWS at the altar,
and were pronounced man and wife.
Surrounded by their children and
grandchildren, it was not strange that
the countenances OF the aged couple
were aglow with pride, rejecting the
happiness of their descendants who
were assembled to celebrate the happy
occasion. The beautiful lines from
Longfellow, which were read during a
lull in the festivities at Odd Fellows
Hall, last night, are peculiarly appro-
pirate:
1.-THE wind, the rain, have passed away;
The lamps are lit, the fire burns blight,
The house is full OF life aud light:
II il the golden wedding day.
TIE ancient Bridegroom and the bride
Smiling contented and serene
Upon the blithe, bswlldering scene,
Behold, well pleased, on every side,
Their forms and features multiplied.
All OF Mr.. and Mrs. Zoeckler's chill
dren were present last night, three OF
them coming from the far West. They
we're William, Peter and Henry, who
are located in Deadwood, S. d., and
are proSpering. The other children
are Mrs. Matt Altmyer, Mrs. John S.
Wety and Louis Zoeckler, the well
known Councilman. Twenty-one OF the
tweuty-six living grandchildren were
also present, as well as a number OF
relatives, making in all happy assem-
blage of about one hundred people.
This fact made the celebration partake
largely OF the nature OF family re-
union.
Odd Fellows Hall was appropriately
decorated for the occasion. Dimmey's
orchestra was stationed upon the plat
form and rendered an excellent pro-
gramme of music throughout the even
ing, which was listened to with pleasure
by the aged couple, and TO which the
Younger folks "trlpped the light fan
tasJic toe"
The event of the evening was the
grand march, which took place shortly
before nine o'clock. This was led by
Mr.. and Mrs. Zoeckler, VINO were fol
lowed by their children and grand,
children, In the order of their ages, all
marching in pairs. At its conclusion
all sat down TO an excellent cuisine
feast, served by Zeigenfelder. The
elaborate menu was discussed merriIy,
after which dancing was resumed and
continued without interruption until
after midnight.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zoeckler received many
handsome and appropriate present:
from relatives and friends. Among
them were two solid gold cup:
and saucers and souvenir spoons, with
the inscription "Father" and "Mothcr.'
These were brought by the three sons
from the West, and the bride and
groom drank coffee from them at the
wedding feast. The material of which
they were made was taken from the
Black Hills of Dakota. The spoons are
especially handsome. The bowls con-
tain engravings of the celebrated
White Rocks, near Deadwood, which
were climbed oy Mr.. aud Mrs. Zoeckler
during a recent visit. The handles are
adorned with the shield of South
Dakota. These presents will DE dis
played for q few days in the show
windows of Lukens 81 Higgins, on
Market street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zoeckler were the re-
cpients yesterday OF countless con-
CALCULATIONS from persons who were not
present at the celebration last night,
aud a host OF friends join in the wish
that they may be permitted to celebrate
their diamond wedding anniversary.
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There was a Halloween party given
at the home Of Miss Minnie McMasters,
on North Market street on Tuesday
evening. Halloween sports furnished
the fun for the congenial assemblage.
Those present were Misses Mary Kurtz
Clara Emrine, Ida Campbell, Martha
Grier, Theresa Beuter, Katie Lash
Mary Lash, Annie Martin, and Bur-
Biggs, Emil Leonard, William Hafer
Lon Riddle. a. Martin, Mr.. and Mrs
W. s. Beuter, and Mr.. and Mrs. VIM
Bane.
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Miss Emma Fullerton was the de
liRhtful hostess TO number of friend.
/ at her home on South Eoff street, Tues
day evening. An enjoyable season was
spent in Halloween sports, Including
taffy pulling. Those present were
Misses Lorena and Mary Henneman
Emma Bacher, EStella Lunan, Mary
Lauce, Rachel Henry, Hattie Lunan
Lulu Schafer. and Messrs. Henry
Bacher, VIII Meek, Joseph Hudson and
! Arthur Cunningham.
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One OF the most delightful of the
Hallow Fen soirees was that given a.
the home OF Miss Mamie Patterson, a
Monument Place, Elm Grove. The
guests were members OF tie Popular
| Sinister Club. Many Of the time
| hoaored customs connected with the