Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-13
HoUsE-PIcKERINa.
A Wheeling Man WEEDS q Belle OF the
Smoky City.

chohy NitJs
The social event of Pttsburg yestsr-
day, and one Of the most brilliant we'd
dings during this season In that city
was the marriage at high noon OF Mr..
George Z. House, OF Wheeling, and
Miss Alice Pickering, the beautiful and
popular daughter OF Mrs. Thomas
Pickering OF Pittsburg. The wedding
took place in the parlors Of Mrs. Pick
ering at No. 81 Stanton Avenue, East
End, only the immediate relatives OF
the bride and groom's family being
present. The large family residence on
Stanton avenue was transformed
into veritable bower of beau
tiful plants and flowers. A canopy
OF roses was erected in the
parlor under which the ceremony took
place, while soft strains were played by
the orchestra stationed in the hall.
Flowers and ported plants were ar
ranged tastefuliy In the hallway, while
foliage hung from the chandeliers and
pictures.
The brides dress was OF heavy white
silk, trimmed with pearls and point
lace, with the conventional veil and
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bouquet Of bride roses. Her attendant,
Miss Minnie West, was attired in dress
of silk mule. Little John and Allen
Williams, of Cleveland, acted as pages
and strewed the way with flowers for
the bride to tread upon. Miss West
came after the pages, and was followed
by the bride leaning upon the arm OF
her brother, Mr.. Samuel Pickering, who
gave her away. The groom, with his
best man, met the bridal party at the
entrance TO the parlor, and taking
their places underneath the beautiful
canopy, the couple 10 be welded were
made one, by the impressive Episcopal
service. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. j. Croker White, Of the ST.
Andrews church Of Plttsburg.
After the ceremony reception was
given. and was followed by an
elegant wedding breakfast The
happy couple left for Cleveland at 2:40
O'Clock from whence they go to Chicago
and the Pacific cost for two months
tour The presents were numerous
and costly and were from all parts OF
the United States. On their return
Mr.. and Mrs. House will reside at No.
81 Stanton avenue, East End. Among
the guests from distance were: Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. House, Mr.. and Mrs
John House, Of Wheeling: Mr.. and
Mrs. Philip Herman, Washington, ID.
c.; Mr.. aud Mrs. j. B. Keplinger, Mr.
r. c. Palmer, Baltimore, Nd; Mr..
Will Byrnes. Dayton. o.: Mr.. Wesley
Hall, Mrs. Hall and Miss Anna Foss,
Baltimore; and Clark Hamilton, Day
ton, o.
other Society Events
Miss Cora Edwards was hostess 70 q
number OF her friends, at her home on
Water street, In Benwood, Monday
evening. An enjoyable season OF social
games and music occupied the hours
until midnight, when the solree was
brought to close with an excellent
luncheon.
Yesterday George w. Harmon, OF
South Chapline street, the genial pay
master az the LaBelle, was twenty-one
years OF age. In the evening . select
crowd OF lady and gentleman friends
OF Mr.. Mr.. Hannah called at bis home
on South Chapline street, where de-
ightful evening was spent Among
the many pleasures of the evening was
q delicious repast, which, to say all en-
joyed would be expressing it too mildly.
Music lent It's charms TO the occasion.
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To-day at 9 o'clock at St. Alphonsus
church Henry Long, the popular South
Side tobacconist, and member OF the
Opera House baud, will be United In
marriage TO Miss Boneberger, the pop-
ular daughter Of p. Bonenberger, OF
South Main street. A large number OF
guests will be present.
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The marriage Of Mis- Mary Degrote.
q saIeslady at the P>a Ton. to Herman
Steiner. Of this city, announced - :
society event Of the 'futnrs.