Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-10-02

season. the weather last evening was
not too cool for out-of-door entertain
ments. and hundreds attended the last
sommernachtsfest OF the season. az
Wheeling Park. given by the Opera
House band and orchestra. the bal
was preceded by a concert programme
which was thoroughly enjoyed by all
who heard ii. while the music served
as an inspiration TO the dancers on the
floor OF the Casino. All in all 1t was
a very successful affair, and thorough
ly enjoyed by those who were present.
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At four oelock this evening at st.
Joseph's Cathedral vii! occur me
wedding OF Mr. James Shelley and Miss
Mary Gately, both estimable young
persons of this city.
Misses Ida Taylor and Virginia Will
kinson opened their dancing classes
at the Island club rooms last evening
with a very large attendance.
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Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at
st. Alphonsus church occurred a pref
ty wedding. the contracting parties be-
ing Mr.. John G. Kesheimer, of Louis
vile, KY, and Miss Mary Elizabeth,
daughter of Louis Bonenberger. the
well known tailor. The attendants
were Miss Mayme Kobey, of Canal
Dover, and Mr.. Joseph Keller. of Lev
ington. Ky. The ceremony was per-
and was witnessed by only a few Of
the relatives and friends of the couple
At the conclusion of the ceremony the
couple were driven to the brides home
on South Chapline street and last
evening a well appointed reception WAS
held in their honor. Tomorrow the
young people will leave for their flu
ture home in Louisville. Among the
out-of-town persons present were:
Miss Allie Kobey. Canal Dover: Mrs
Ifhomas Kesheimer sister-in-law OF
the groom; Miss jessie and Mr.. Peter
keshelmer, brother and sister of the
groom, of Louisville: Mr. and Mrs.
Frederick Meeklenberg, Miss Clara
Meeklenberg, Mr.. Harry Mecklenberg,
Springfield, o.
Special to the Register.
WELLSBURG, w. Va. October l.
The most enjoyable society event of the
season was a swell reception given this
afternoon by Miss Nina w. Applegate.
at "Applegate Place" in honor of Mrs
Joseph B. Vandergrift, formerly of
Pittsburg, who has recently taken up
her residence on "Vandergrift Farm"
near this city. Over one hundred
guests responded to the neat invita-
finnC iGCnnd In
who were present out of the city were
leading society ladies from the follow
ing places: Pittsburg and Washington
Pa; Wheeling and Bethany, W. Va:
Bridgeport, Steubeaville and Toronto,
Ohio.
The palatial home of Miss Apologize
was beautifully and artistically dec
GRATED with flowers and plants, the
favors being carnations. The ladies
who assisted in receiving were Mrs
Col. w. H. Nave and Mrs. Hon. ]. ].
Barclay, of Bethany; Mrs. DIR. j. B.
Walkinshaw and Mrs. c. p Waugh
Wellsburg; Mrs. Charles Daugherty. of
Bridgeport, and Miss Alice Campbell
of Pittsburg, Pa. The many handsome
gowns worn by the guests added
beauty and grandeur to the charming
event.
Mrs. Vandergrift Is a very beauti-
full and accomplished lady, and by her
winning ways and striking personality
and charming disposition, has made
many friends in West Virginia. All
present were unanimous in expressing
their pleasure at meeting her under
such favored circumstances.
The refreshments were elaborate and
dainty, being furnished by Wheeling
caterer The Opera House orchestra,
of Wellsburg. discoursed its sweetest
music. adding brillianey to the happy
occasion.
Rtbhops Jaces. Embrofdertes