Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-10-17

fairs of the week was the wedding
last evening of Miss Helena Schwert-
feger and Mr.. William Edward Weiss.
II was solemnized at the residence of
the brides parents. MIR. and Mrs. F. G.
II. Schwertfeger, No. Ga Virginia street,
and witnessed by large assemblage
of invited guests.
The home was tastefully and lavish
~ decorated. The color scheme was
pink and white. and in the hands of
florist Hess il was carried out in very
ornate designs. White flowers were
artistically arranged upon fields of
green. and the effect was charming in
the extreme The costumes OF the
tridal party conformed to the color
scheme.
The ceremony was performed at $50
o'clock. The Opera House Orchestra
played the "Lonengrin" march and the
party entered the parlors. The bride
was attended by her maid of honor,
Miss Nellie Friedel; her maids, Misses
Minnie Aul and Doretta Morgan; the
flower girl, Miss Cathedine Aul; and
the ring bearer. Master Frederick
Stamp. The groom's best man was Mr..
Arthur Debold. of Cleveland. The ush-
ers were Messrs. Sol Frank. Robert S.
Dillon, Frank Hallock, and Harry
Weiss a brother of the groom. The
CEREMONY was performed by the Rev.
p. J. Hon. pastor of the Zion German
Lutheran church. While it was being
performed, The Sweetest Story Even
Told was rendered by the orchestra.
gown of white crepe de chene. trimmed
in real lace. At her throat she wore
handsome diamond breach, the gift of
the groom. The maid of honor, and
bridesmaids, were all attired in pink
mousselin de sole. and the flower girl
in white organdie. The bride was CIV
en- away by her father.
reception followed. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weiss departed over the B. & o. for
honeymoon tour OF the East, and upon
their return will be at home on Vir-
ginia street. The bride is charming,
accomplished, and deservedly popular
Young lady. The groom is at the head
of the Neuralgyline Company in this
city.
A quiet but exceedingly pretty home
wedding was solemnized last evening
at nine o'clock at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Thomas B. McLain, at Echo
Point. The bride was their winsome
and talented daughter, Miss Elizabeth
Eleanor, and the groom was Mr.. David
Allen Burt, popular young business
man of the Island. The home was
very tastefully embellished for the oc-
casion with flowers and plants. The
work was done by florist Max l.. Hess.
A number of relatives and intimate
friends witnessed the ceremony, and at
its conclusion showered congratula-
tons and best wishes upon the happy
pair The officiating clergyman was
the rev. David A. Cunningham, d. d..
pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church. The bride had no attendants
and was given away by her father. The
groom's best man was Mr.. Samuel
Hubbard of Wellsburg. Mr.. and Mrs.
Burt departed last evening for the east,
where they will spend their honey
moon. Upon their return they will
make their home on the Island.
Copies of the following invitations
have been sent out to friends of the
parties in this city and vicinity:
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Stockton Howell
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage OF their daughter,
Mary Belle
Mr.. John Belts
on Wednesday evening. October thlrtieth'
nineteen hundred and one,
at seven O'CLOCK
St Matthews Church,
Wheeling. West Virginia.
The ceremony at the church will be
followed by a reception at $50 o'clock
at Monument Place. Elm Grove.
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Mr.. Douglas, manager of the Swift
Provision Co., gave wheel of for
tune party" at the home of Mr.. Will
liam Hare, on Fourteenth street, Tues
day evening. 1t was the result OF
remark Of Mr.. Douglas that he would
furnish the party if somebody else
furnished the house. The prizes were
an immense glass house diamond for
the gentleman and a package of Pan
American playing cards for the lady.
Mr.. Howe won the former and Miss
Carrie Frazier the iatter. Musical
numbers were rendered by Mrs. Zou
Tasting Frazier and Mrs. William
Hare. Detachable refreshments were
served.
pretty wedding occurred yesterday
In Bridgeport, the contracting parties
being Miss Carrie Alexander Branum,
and Mr.. Frank Wilmer Henderson.
The wedding was solemnized at the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs A. c. Branum, in Kirkwood. Mrs.
X. E. Lawrence presided at the piano,