Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-04-29
THE SOCIAL WHIRL
S0CETTS ENTERTAINMENTS IN THs PAST
SIX DAYS
And Those in CoalsmplahOa-A Continuous Round
Of Gayey Daring the Wesk-NOiabls
Wsadings-OOning Events,

she was 50 pale, she was 50 weak,
They fea-ed for her. they said;
And when the good old doctor came
lie gravelY shook his head.
But as the dav sped on it seemed
AS though. IN spite OF al
That had been said she might perhaps
just so and see the bail.
And then from nine o'clock till iOur,
While men around her dropped
From sheer exhaustion-strong men, too
She danced and never stopped.
-AeO York World.
A number OF very pretty wedding
ceremonies have contributed very ma
rally to the social enjoyment Of the
week. More affairs Of like nature are
promised during the coming six days,
and society has, therefore, much food for
discussion, as the details OF prospective
nuptisl events are matters in which the
feminine heart delights. The round
Of home entertainments, receptions,
and teas. have been varied by a number
OF gatherings Of a more pretentiOus ma
ture, and on the whole, the week has
been replete with plessurable affairs.
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Thursday morning at 9 o'clock ST.
Alphonsus church was filled oY fash
iOnable throng which assembled 70 wit
ness the pretty Hoffman-Nolte nuptials.
The altar was handsomely decorated
with flowers and the special prepare
tions for the event included an elabOr-
ate musical programme by the excellent
choir Of the church. Al the appointed
hour the rhythmic melody Of tuneful
wedding march filed the church aud
the bridal party proceeded up the main
aisle to the altar.
The ushers were MesSrs. Henry
Helmbrecht. William Rempke, William
Kirbach and Frank Schroeder. The
brides attendants were Misses Rose and
Minnie Hoffman, sisters Of the groom.
Bringing up the rear were the bride,
Miss Mary Nolte. the accomplished
daughter Of Mr.. Frederick NOlJe, the
South Chapline street grocer, her
natural beauty enhanced by a most
attractive gown OF white MORE silk,
pearl trimmings, orange blossoms aud
diamond ornaments; and the groom,
T.
q. Hoffman. Sr., aud manager or HoH-
man & Sons tannery.
A pleasing wedding serenade was
rendered by the choir during the cere-
mony. Rev. Father Di1acus made the
happy couple man and wife according
10 the Impressive and beautiful cere-
mony of the Roman Catholic Church.
They were then driven TO the home OF
the brides parents, No. 25Ol Cnapllne
street, where sumptuOus wedding
spread was discussed. Later they de-
parted over the B. s. o. for sn extended
Western tour, Upon their return they
will live in a home on Twentieth street,
furnished by the groom.
The bride and groom are well known
in society circles, both being members
of the Arion. They have the best
wishes OF host of friends, who mani
tested their esteem by sending an IN
T, usually large number Of handsome pres
ents.
The marriage of Mr.. Neil McFaddel,
a member Of the firm OF NJ. j. Mctad-
den & Co., gents iurnishers, and Miss
Nsttie Renner, the charming and &C
comDlished daughter OF Mrs. Caroline
Renner, took place az s o'clock, at ST.
JoseDh's Cathedral, Wednesday morn
ing. IL was witnessed by large as
semblage Of the relatives and friends OF
the happy principals.
The wedding party entered the church
70 the strains of the Mendelssohn march,
executed upon the organ. First came
the ushers, Messrs. John Casey and
Joseph Sheridan, Of Pittsburg, aud
\ MesSrs. Louis RenneI and j. b. Mead
den, the latter two brothers Of the bride
and groom respectively. The bride
wore q beautiful costume OF white cord
ed silk, deliberately trimmed in costly
lace, orange blossoms, hat and gloves TO
match. In her hand she carried
a handsomely bound prayer book. The
maids OF honor were Miss Mamie
Lee. of Columbus, o., and Miss Della
McFadden, sister of the groom. Both
were attired ia neat fitting costumes Of
white India silk. carrying bouquets OF
fragrant roses. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Father McDsrmOtt. At
its conclusion the party retired in re-
verse order. entered carriages in wait
inE. and were driven 70 the home OF the
bride on Twentieth street.
Here they received countless con-
gratulatiOns and good wishes from their
assembled friends, and discussed an
elegant wedding breakfast. Mr.. and
Mrs. McFadden were driven TO the F.,
G. & St. L. depot, taking the afternoon
train for an Eastern honeymoon tour.
Among the guests from a distance
we're Mrs John Rabig and daughter
and Mrs. J. H. Eberle, Of Chicago, and
Mr.. John McFadden, Of Youngstown.
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A very pretty wedding ceremony was
performed at the NJ. L. parsonage in
Sistersville, Wednesday morning at ten
o'clock, ia which the principals were
Mr.. Thomas D. Ram, superintendent
OF the Mellon pipe lines, and Miss Cora
d. Custer. Tia ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. VIM. Anderson. The
bride and groom stood under canopy
OF ample blossoms. The attendants
were Messrs Z. B. Ham and j. b.
Campbell, and Misses Katherine Camp
bell and Myrtle Smullen. The natural
beauty Of the bride was enhanced by q
becoming costume Of white silk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ham took the Ohio
River train for this city. AT the sta
ton they were met with a shower OF
rice from a hundred employees OF the
groom. Their future home viii be on
Heron Hill, Pittsburg, Pa. They de-
parted for Mr.. Hams former home,
SciO, &. Y, whence they will visit Ma
cara Falls and other points Of interest.
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Mr.. John Owens, Of South Jacob