Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-07-24
IN SOCIETY,".


The following from last Fridays Tay-
lor Texan. will be read with interest by
local riends OF the principals:
At half-past four o'clock yesterday
afternoon. at the home OF the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. c. II. Booth. the
marriage OF Miss Bessie Booth and Mr..
l.. Nelson was solemnized by Rev. J. C..
oehler, OF the Presbyterian Church,
The home was deliberately decorated
with palms and southern smilax, which,
mingled with a rich profusion OF fiow-
ers. presented a scene of unusual splen-
dor.
To the joyous strains OF the wedding
march the bridal party came down the
stairway led by Master Crawford Booth
bearing the silver tray containing the
marriage ring. Following came Mr.. Ed.
Hague with the lovely maid OF honor.
Miss Grace Davis. of Austin, wearing a
gown of embroidered blue mousseline
and carrying an arm bunch OF sunset
carnations. After them walked the
bridal party,
The bride looked fairer than ever be-
fore, dressed In a gown OF white point
de esprit over white taffeta, carrying In
her arm a shower bouquet OF white car
nations and ferns.
After the ceremony the guests were
invited into the dining room, where
dainty refreshments were served. In
the dining room as elsewhere the mr.
rangements were admirable In every
detail. The table was most beautifully
decorated with lace over white satin.
In the centre OF the table and at dag
onal distances were cut glass bowls of
brides roses and ferns.
Crossing the broad hallway its group
| ing of palms and rubber plants called
! forth deal OF admiration before a
| glimpse was caught OF the library
where were displayed the magnificent
presents which came from all parts of
the United States.
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and her family Is one of the most prom
inent. Mr.. Nelson is from an old aris-
tocratic Tennessee family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson left on the six
o'clock train for San Antonio, taking
with them the best wishes OF their
many friends.
At Wheeling PARK Casino Thursday
evening the Cotillion Club dances the
third of the present series OF dances.
The dances so far have been well at
tended and every one seemed to have a
good time Prof. Delbrugge will for the
first time use the piano music with the
orchestra This will add greatly to the
filling of the large Casino. Another
series is to be arranged, then for the
autumn ball, which is sure to be the
greatest of the entire season.
The Suburban Club will dance at
Mozart Park Friday night Of this week.
Most likely a large crowd will attend,
as this is the first OF the out door
dances. No cards have been issued, but
all members are most cordially in
vited.
The excursion planned by Prof. Geo.
NJ. Delbrugge for next Monday to Rock
Spring Park, w. Va, will be one OF the
most delightful treats OF the season.
The park management furnishes all
kinds of amusements and one of the
very best is the Rock Spring orchestra
of twelve pieces. 1t is equaled to the
famous" Braddock orchestra.
The Opera House Band and Orchestra
have issued invitations for a series o.
outings at Wheeling Park to which only
those holding invitations will be admit
ted The first affair will be given on
Tuesday evening, July 30th. The con-
cert will commence at $3.50 o'clock and
will be followed by dancing.