Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-10-15

- Ae9eGkSStiHS " e00t0S ceremony On the
Island Last Night.
A very interesting wedding cere-
mony occurred last evening on the
Island, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Davis, on South Huron street,
their charming daughter, Eta Cora,
being united in marriage to Mr.. Alex
ander Charles McBane The nuptials
took place at half-past eight o'clock,
and occurred in the east parlor, the
apartment being beautifully decorated
with flowers and ported plants. The
words of the impressive Methodist
Episcopal ceremony solemnizing the
union were spoken by Rev. C. E.
Clark, who was assisted by Rev. F. D..
I. Buckley, formerly pastor of the
Thomson NJ. E. church.
The bride was especially lovely in an
elegant wedding gown of ivory satin,
cut en- traine and trimmed in white
lace, with diamond ornaments, and
carried bunch of bridal roses. The
groom was attired in the conven-
tlonal black. The ceremany was wit
messed by a large number of relatives
and friends, many from out of town
being present. Among these were Mr..
and Mrs. McBane, parents of the
groom, of Wellsville, o.. DR.. and
Mrs. Lindsey, of Buckhannon, W. Va;
Mr.. Wilson and Miss Flora Burt, of
New Brighton Pa, and others. After
the ceremony a splendid wedding dim
ner was served by Caterer burst. Mr..
and Mrs. McBane left at 1925 this
morning over the B. & 0. for New
York and other Eastern cities. In re-
turning they will visit Wellsville, o.,
where a reception will be rendered
them by the parents Of the groom
Mr.. and Mrs. McBane will be at home
at Canton, O., after October 25th. Mr..
McBane is known in Wheeling business
circles, but is now managing branch
store for the Vance Shoe Company, at
Canton. Both he and his wife have
many friends in this city. AS evidence
of this, they were the recipients of a
large number of handsome wedding
presents.
The ladies of Altenheim will give a
doll bazaar at the Home December I'd.
Preparations of an extensive nature
are being made for the affair.
The Bachelor Maids held their sec
ond meeting yesterday at the home
of Miss Eleanor T. Wright, on Four
teenth street. Progressive euchre &C.
cupied the attention of the happy gath
ering. When the game ended Mrs.
Clarke Hamilton, Jr., was presented
with the first prize, a handsome tor
toise shell hair pin. The second prize
had two contestants, Misses Sue Cald-
well and Lucie Ramey. In cutting
Miss Ramey was successful and was
awarded a beautiful water color of
Calve. The visitors prize, a picture
frame, fell to Mrs. Charles w. List.
The guests from out of town present
were Misses Edna Pitcher, of st. Louis;
Genevieve Bassell, OF Clarksburg; and
Mrs. Blackford, of Clarksburg. After
a dainty luncheon was served, the
guests adjourned to meet in two weeks
at the home Of Mrs. Harry F. Stall
man.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hug
gins, on South Eoff street, a very pref
ty wedding was solemnized at $50
O'Clock last night. 1t was a quiet af-
fair, on account of the recent death
Of a near relative of the bride. Only
members of the families of the con-
tracing parties were present. At
the appointed hour Miss Title Graebe
rendered a beautiful wedding march
upon the organ, and the party en-
tered the parlors. The bride was Miss
Alma Higgins, an estimable and ac-
complished young lady, and the
groom Mr. Francis NJ Wilson, who is
connected with Friend & Son. They
were attended by Miss Ella McKeever
and Mr.. Thomas D. Prosser. The nup-
tial knot was tied by the Rev. DR..
Samuel Schwarm, pastor of the Eng
lish Lutheran church. A wedding
spread followed, and at 1870 o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson entered a car
riage and were driven to a new house
in the East End which the groom err
ected and furnished for his future
home.
The ladies of the First Presbyterian
church gave very pleasing and sue
cessful social last evening in the lee
ture room of the church.
Arthur Geraghty, foreman of the
Benwood iron and steel works, was
rendered a surprise last night at his
home in Benwuod III honor of his thir
ty-eighth birthday. The party con-
sisted of about fifteen couples. The
hours were spent in various amuse-
ments, inci1 ling dancing, the music
for which was furnished by mandolins
and guitars At the usual hour a de-
licous spread was served, which con-
cluded the nights merriment. Mr..
Geraghty received a number of hand
scme and useful gifts, the presentation
of which was made by James Mahood,
in brief and appropriate speech.
The marriage of Frank c. Schroeder,
of the South Side, and Miss Anna Beltz,
of the East End, is announced to take