Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1897-01-03

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partook of excellent refreshments De
fore departing for their homes
One of the most enjoyable leap yea
parties of the week was given ihurs
day evening at Egerter hall. A con
genial throng assembled, and passe'
The hours delightfully."- in tripping INT
light fantastic" The committee o
young ladies in charge was composed
of Misses Gussie Kyle, Luella COX ant
Juanita Bower. An excellent suppe
was served at midnight, MISS hyi'
gracefully managing this feature o
the entertainment.
A charming leap year party was glVei
Thursday evening by a NUMBER o
young society persons at the nome U
the Misses PAUL, on North Main street
The dying hours of the old year tount
the merry party dancing TO the piano
music furnished by Mrs. Sara Roemer
An unique feature of the affair was tne
ladies smoking room, smoking by the
gentlemen being prohibited.
Mr.. Joseph Watson and Miss Cath
crime Beam, prominent young society
persons of East Liberty, Pa, were uni
ted in marriage Thursday, and spent
New Years as guests of Mrs. Tester, on
South Huron street.
Mrs. c. w. Dickens received at her
home in Bellaire New Years afternoon
She was assisted by Miss Alice Wilson
At the residence of Mrs. Bell, No. 81
Twentieth street, quiet but very. pref
ty wedding ceremony was performed at
4 o'clock Thursday afternoon, uniting
for veal or woe Miss Mary A. Thurber,
of this city, and Mr.. Charles Tinkley
of Wellsville, o. The ceremony was
witnessed by only the immediate fam
lilies of the principals. The officiating
clergyman was the Rev. Mr.. Bower,
of Wellsville. After the nuptial knot
was securely tied and the happy pair
had received the congratulations OF
their relatives they were driven 10
Bridgeport, where they took the after
noon train over the C. & P. for their
future home in Wellsville. The bride
was one of the most charming and ell
cient operators at the Central tele-
phone Office, and the groom is promi-
nent railroad man in Wellsville.
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Rehearsals are still in progress Tor
the dramatic entertainment to be given
on the evening of the 18th and 18TH
inst. at Convent hall, by the dramatic
and literary and musical clubs of the
Carroll Club. The entertainment
promises to be a complete success
in every respect.
Wednesday evening the younger
members of the local society were
charmingly entertained by Miss Vir-
ginia Moffat, at her home at Woods
dial.
The event of the week in Bridgeport
society was the dance at the
Opera House, Wednesday evening
About sixty persons were present. Prof.
Killmyer made the music for dancing,
and at midnight luncheon was served
at Mrs. Maggie Adolph's cafe.
A pleasant leap year bowling party
was given. Wednesday evening, on the
alleys at Wheeling Park.
An enjoyable soiree was given,
Thursday evning, at the home of Miss
Hattie Pace. on the Island. A congen-
ial throng was present and the hours
sped all too quickly in the many social
diversions provided by the hostess.
One of the notable events Of the sea-
son was the reception given by Attor-
ney and Mrs. w, w. Campbell, former
" of Fairmont, w. Va, now of Grafton,
avenue. Grafton, Pa, on Christmas ev-
ening. in honor of their son, Guy, and
bride. who Just returned from an East
ern wedding tour. The house was
tastefully decorated with ferns and
flowers. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. John Phillips, OF Fair
mont; Mr.. w. G. Snodgrass, Burton;
Misses Lottie Barber, Jennie Sterling,
and Messrs. Will Eaton, B. ]. Hancock,
and Mr.. Will Millward, Pittsburg; Mr..
and Mrs. James Cowan, Ingram, Pa;
Mr.. and Mrs. e. s. Phillips, lakewood,
Pa: Mr.. w. H. Campbell, Chicago, Ill;
Rev. w. S. Miller, Mrs. Alexander
Phillips, Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Hartzell,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Aiken, Mr.. Chester
Phillips. Mr.. Ed. Hartzell and John w.
Slatterbeck. all of Grafton. The gowns
worn by the ladies were beautiful. Mrs,
Campbell was assisted in receiving by
her daughters, Miss Campbell and
Miss Blanche Campbell
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The Misses Clements, of Belmont
street. Bellaire, gave reception at
their home, Wednesday evening, III
honor of their guests, Mr.. Harry Hayes
and wife. of Alexander, Indiana, and
Miss Mary Hayes, of Anderson, lndi-
ana. There were about fifty guests
present. Dancing, games and other
amusements were INDUCED in. Most
of the guests were from Bellaire.
Messrs. William Hare and Charles Mil
ton. of Wheeling, and Mr.. G. f. Den
nison. of Coshocton, were the visitors.
At the Kirkwood NJ. e. Church,
Thursday afternoon, a notable wedding
was soIemnized. The principals were
Mr.. Thomas Maxwell, of the Island, and
Miss Alice B. Smith, a charming and
estimable young lady of Bridgeport.
Promptly at 100 o'clock the organist
struck the first notes of tuneful
march. and the party entered, preceded
by the ushers, Capt. Roe, of Marietta,
Marshall Steinfelt, John Kuhn, and n.
B. Hall. At the pulpit they took the
customary positions, and the words
which Joined the bride and groom were
pronounced by the pastor of the
church. Rev. DR.. Dixon. The bride was
attended by her maid of honor, Miss
Hone. of Newport. After the ceremony
the couple were driven to the home of
Mrs. John Kidney a sister of the bride,
- -. l., sorr,nl rncantiOn Was held