Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-04-17
N THE SOCIAL REALM.
A Notable Wedding at st. Lukes
Church Yesterday Morning.
The Rector Married Popular IS
land Lady-Other Weddings In
Nearby Towns - The Young
Ladies Reception at the Carroll
Club-Other Social Happenings. :

A notable wedding took place at nine
O'Clock yesterday morning in St. Luke's
Protestant Episcopal Church. 1t was
the marriage OF the rector to one OF the
Islands most charming and popular
ladies. The engagement has been whis-
pered about for some time, but few per-
sons knew that the ceremony was TO
take place yesterday, as no formal an
pouncement had been made. The al
fair was very quiet. the only witnesses
being the intimate relatives OF the
bride.
The groom was the Rev Jacob Brit
tinrbam. who has been rector of St.
Luks,s for several years. and is one Of
the ablest and most highly esteemed
ministers Of the city. The bride was
Mrs. Sallie Beaumont, nee Ford, of
South York street. a daughter Of the
late DR. Sample Ford, of the Eighth
ward. She possesses many accom-
plishments united with a social dispo-
sitiOn which has made her a host of
warm friends
The ceremony was performed by the
Ri. Rev. George W. Peterkin. of Park
ersburg, Bishop OF the Epicopal Church
in this diocese. When il was conclud-
ed, the Rev and Mrs. Birmingham
were driven TO the B. & o. depot, where
they took a train for an extended tour
of the South.
Tb1 h.
the young ladies at the Carroll Club
yesterday afternoon and evening was a
complete success. \ large throng was
present at all times. During the after
noon about seven Of the young ladies
from Mt. De Chantal came in, and they
contributed number OF very pleasing
vocal and instrumental selections. The
crowd was largest last evening. The
ladies took possession of the club
house, and entertained their guests in
delightful manner. On the second
floor light refreshments. consisting of
ice cream. cake and coffee were served
by a committee of young ladies consist
ing of Misses Mamie Welty, Clara Win
gerter, Flora Welty. Julia Fading, Ger
tie RieSter. Ella Waterhouse. Kate
Bosley and Margaret O'Kane. The
money realized from the sale of re-
freshments will De applied TO paying
for a piano for the ladies' parlor The
young ladies will give another recep-
ton next Thursday.
At eight o'clock lest evening very
pretty wedding took place at the resi-
dence OF Mr. w. L. Dowler. at Sherrard,
Marshall county. The happy princi-
pals were Miss Clara Rosetta Dowler
and Mr.. Richard Meek. of this city. The
ceremony was witnessed by a large
number Of friends of the contracting
parties. A reception followed. Mr..
and Mrs. Meek received many hand
some and useful gifts.
The ladies Of the Mercantile Club
gave a very enjoyable whist party at
the rooms of the organization on Main
street. Wednesday evening. The devo-
tees of the pastebOards spent several
hours in spirited contests. the honors
falling TO Miss Carrie Freidenburg. At
ten o'clock the gentlemen dropped in.
and an informal dance took place in
the ball room.
At the residence of Capt. Neon
naughey. in West Bridgeport. an inter-
esting home wedding took place We'd
nesday evening. in which the contract
ing parties were Mrs Annie Shaffer. nee
McConnaughey, and Mr.. John Ochsen-
kuhn. Of this city. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev Mr. Strahl. pas
tor OF the Methodist Church. An in
formal reception and excellent wedding
supper followed. Mr.. and Mrs. Ochsen-
kuhn have gone to housekeeping in a
home on South Market street, in Wheel
ing furnished by the groom. Mr. Och
senkuhn has been connected for many
years with the merchant tailoring estab-
lishment of c. w Seabright. on South
Main street, and has the best wishes of
host of friends.
Master George KOSsuth very pleasant
ly entertained a party of his little
friends at the home of his parents on
South Jacob street, Monday evening.