Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-06-06

Connection with the Celebration
Other Society Events.
A notable event in society yester-
day was the golden wedding of Mr..
and Mrs. John G. Hoffman, ST., which
was held at their handsome and spac-
ious residence on South Chapline
street. The reception apartments OF
the home were beautifully and artis-
tically decorated with flowers of var
ious species and ivy in honor of the
occasion.
In the morning and afternoon there
were informal gatherings of the fam
lily and relatives, and although no in
vitations were issued quite number
OF the friends called to pay their re-
spects to the aged couple, wishing
them many future years of happiness
and good health The members of the
family present were:
Mrs. Henry Zoelecker and children,
of Deadwood, S. D.; Mr.. and Mrs. A.
II. Mabis and children, of Des Moines,
Ia; Louis Hoffman and daughter, of
baltimore, Md; P. J. Hoffman, of Des
MONIES, Ia; Joseph Hoffman, Jr., and
Mrs. Harry Truschel, of Wheeling
Mrs. Wolf and Mr.. Lawrence Scnlein,
OF Pittsburgh, sister and brother OF
Mrs. Hoffman, and Mrs. VOLTS daugh-
ter, were also in attendance.
In connection with the golden we'd
ding of Mr.. and Mrs. Holman, LA,h
mass was held at st. Alphonsus church
at O'Clock in the morning and the
services were conducted by Rev.
Father Hyacinth. A large congrega-
ton OF the relatives and friends were
present and the aged couple took part
IN morning ceremony OF the same
nature as that in which they were the
contracting parties just fifty years ago
An appropriate sermon was delivered
and some excellent music was rem
dered by the choir, under the direc-
tion of Prof. A. J. Schiller. After the
services a family reunion was held at
the Hoffman residence and the gath
erlng was a. most notable one An ele-
CANT and sumptuous repast was served
and plates were set for twenty-seven
OF the children and grandchildren of
the aged host and hostess. After the
feast the afternoon hours were devot-
ed to social enjoyment, and many hap
Ply "reminiscences were recalled in
which those present had been con-
cerned.
Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman
rendered a reception to their many
friends, and the hours, which were
from eight to ten O'clock, were spent
In various diversions of a social ma
ture. The guests whiled away a most
pleasing evening, partaking of genu-
Inc hospitality. At the appropriate
hour refreshments were served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman were mar
ried at Pittsburg on June 5, 1850. Mrs.
Hoffman, who was Miss, Catherine
Schlein, was a resident of that city,
and removed with her husband to this
city in 1859. Both are natives of Ger
many. Mr.. Hoffman has been re-
markedly successful during his bust
ness career in this city, having been
connected with many large manufac-
turing industries since he came here.
AS to his early career in this city,
Nj. Hoffman stated that when he first
came to Wheeling the entire lower
half OF the Island was corn field. At
that time property was cheap on the
Island, so he purchased several lots
from the Zanes and at once began to
erect a tannery. The business was
continued there quite a number OF
years, but gradually assuming larger
proportions, was removed to the
present site of the big plant at the
n corner of Main and Twenty-fourth
streets. The present firm of John G.
Hoffman & Sons operate tanneries on
the South Side, at Gormania, and have
a finishing establishment near Pied
mont. Mr.. Hoffman is in seventy
seventh year of his age, and Mrs. Hoff-
man was seventy last February. Both
are in excellent health, very vigorous
and enjoying that peace and content
ment which only truly noble lives can
bring.
Last night the Linsly Institute class
of 1900 gave a banquet at the Nc
Lure Hotel. There were eight mem
bers of the class Of nine present, the
absent member being i'll. An excellent
spread of eleven courses was dis
pensed and at the conclusion, when
cigars were lighted, Cadet Major ]. H
Otto presided most gracefully as toast
master. The following toasts were re
sponded to-
Our School, .......... Capt. j. r. Handlar
The Ladies" Lieut. Louis Steenrod
Our Absent Member ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
-..........-.........Ca Capt Louis killmyer
Our Instructors" Capt. Robt. Emblem
our Future Capt. ChaS. Sonneborn
'Linsly Athletes. 80. Lieut.. John H. Fair
Our Schoolmates'' Lieut.. Harry Thomas
After the banquet the usual sere-
nading was carried out by the class.
At 10 O'Clock a. m. to-oay at St
James Lutheran church Miss Rather
inc Henrietta Ali. of the East End
will be bonded in holy wedlock to Mr.
John Wilson Armstrong, of Allegheny
formerly of this city. The services
will be performed by the Rev. A. w
Werder, the pastor. The ushers will
be Messrs. William Ephlin, Frank Her
vey, Harry Ritter and Samuel j
Windsor.
The bride is an estimate young
lady of the East End. Mr.. Armstrong
fills responsible position with Miller
BROS, grocers of Allegheny, Pa. The
couple will leave for that city, where
they will go to housekeeping.
At the parsonage of the North street
NJ. E. church, the Rev. G. B. Graham