Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-03-29
N SOCIETY.
Some Past aud Prospective Events IN the
Gay World.

A quiet but very interesting wedding
took place at eight o'clock last evening,
at the home of Mrs. Andrew Lang, cor
ner Seventeenth and Wood streets. The
happy principals to the pretty nuptial
ceremony, were Mrs Laug's charming
and accomplished daughter, Miss Nellie,
and DR.. Hermann thinner. manager Of
the North Wheeling Pottery. Only a
small number of invited guests
were present. Rev. Ulfert, pastor of
St. JOINS German Lutheran Church,
olliciated. An excellent wedding spread
followed the ceremony. DR.. and Mrs.
thinner will make their home in Wheel
ing. An unusually large and handsome
array OF presents atteSts the popularity
OF the bride and groom.
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A quiet wedding took place last night
ia the parlorS OF the residence Of Rev
Jacob Birmingham, rector of st. Luke's
p. z. church, on the Island. The hap
py principals 10 the nuptial contract
were Mr.. Joseph A. Polack, son of Au-
gustus Pollock, and Miss Clara Leggett,
of North Main street. The
ceremony was performed at
$50 o'clock and was witnessed by a few
invited friends. Mr.. aud Mrs. PoIlack
have taken rooms on the Island, where
they will be at home TO their friends
The groom is prominent young insur-
ance man, and the bride an accomplish
ed young lady and society favorte.
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Mrs. John Becker, wife of the genial
South Side jeweler, was surprised at
her home, 1925 Jacob street, last night,
the occasion being her thirty-6ith
birthday. The lady friends of Mrs.
Becker planned the affair so well that
when a large number Of them with their
husbands called at the residence about
o'clock, she was compl stely surprised.
The guests met at the home OF Henry
Etz, OF Thrty-ninth street. after which
they went in a body TO tender the sur
prise. a most enjoyable evening was
spent, and the excellent feast spread
was one Of the greatest features.
Miss Mary Menkemeller, a popular
Young lady. of 26IO ChaDline street, was
rendered a delightful surprise last even
ing. The Muuet Club, of which social
organization Miss Menkemeller is a
member, went to her home, taking her
completely by surprise. AS it was the
first anniversary of the popular club,
the occasion was doubly enjoyable on
this account About twenty couples en-
ioyed toe evening, which was enlivened
by the playing of cards and other diver
slons. Refreshments were served.
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Invitations have been issued for a
private family skating party, TO be given
al the North End rink, on the evening
of April 3rd. The committee in charge
is composed OF members Of the Arion,
and consists Of the following named
persons: Fred. Schwertfeger, Adam
Hess, George Hook, Oswald I. Schreib-
err, G.. L. Stifel, T. 3. KIeves, and E.
Stiiel The skating will commence
promptly at o'clock, and the Opera
House Orchestra will make the music.
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A number OF the friends OF Miss Katie
Ebbert, of South Market street, sur
priSed her at home last evening. The
occasion was her twenty-frSt birthday.
About thirty of her friends called, TAX
ing her completely by surprise. A
pleasant evening was spent, and at a
SeasOuable hour delicious refreshments
were served.
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At the home of John VOgt, on Twenty
third street, last night, there was a de-
lightful social event. A number of
lady friends of Mr.. Nogt got up
party in his honor. The evening was
eujoyably spent, aud dancing and other
amusements were engaged 10. The
best of refreshments were served.
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There was pleasant event at the
home OF Wilbur Terrill, one Of the
sopular North Wheeling young men,
last night. About twenty couples were
10 attendance, and the evening was one
OF social enjoyment.
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Young society people Of this city and
BanwOod gave a dance last night at Do
Ian's hall, in Benwood. Killmyer made
the music. About fifty couples were In
attendance.
The S. w. a. y. Club was entertain
ed 10 a delightful manner at the home
OF Miss Mary Ritter, on South Main
street, Tuesday evening.
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Miss Maggie Thomas, OF the Island,
will entertain aIumber OF her friends
at home Gals evening.
The Cotilion Club entertained very
pleasantly at the Mercantile Club rooms
Tuesday evening.
NJ. f. Dryden will address the Social
Purity Club at its rooms on Coal street
this evening.
The Alert club will give its first past
lenten dance tonight.
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