Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1901-06-09

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One of the prettiest home weddings
ever seen in this city was the one which
occurred las- Wednesday evening at
the home of the Hon. William Carroll
Handlan, on Fifteenth street, the happy
principals being his youngest daughter,
Anna Blanche, and Mr.. Lucius Hoge, Jr.
The invitation list included the near
relatives and intimate friends Of the
young couple. The home was prettily
decorated by Florist Hess, the color
scheme being pink and white. Accord
1ngly bouquets of pink and white roses
clustered with strings of smilax and
maldens hair fern, adorned the man
tells. Palms and other tropical plants
were artistically arranged throughout
the parlors and library. The electric
light globes were covered with rose
coloreo shades, which shed a soft light
throughout the rooms. Nine o'clock
was the hour appointed for the cere-
mony, but the guests began to arrive
fully a half hour before, and were ush-
cred into the library and parlor.
Promptly at the appointed hour
Meister's orchestra, which had been
stationed in a section in the hall
screened by palms, struck up Lonen-
grin's wedding march, and the bridal
party moved toward the parlor.
The ushers, Messrs j. Bernard Hand
Ian, William Brice, William Vance and
Joseph Rankin. led the way, followed
by the maids, Misses Grace Hoge, Mol
lie Kenney, Clara Wingerter and Gene
Dit+man. Then came the maid of ION
Or, Miss Claire HandIan, followed by
the bride, leaning upon the arm of her
brother. Mr.. William c. Handlan. Jr.
In the parlor the party was Joined by
the groom and his best man, Mr.. Harry
o. OFT.
Father o. III. Moye, rector of st.
Joseph's Cathedral, stood in front Of
the mantle and the party. formed a
circle, thus giving the guests in the IL
brary and hall a full view. The rev.
erend father then pronounced the cere-
mony according to the beautiful ritual
of the Catholic church, which made
them man and wife. During the cere-
mony the orchestra softly rendered
'~Taumerei," and at the conclusion struck
up Mendelssohn's tuneful wedding
march, after which the young couple
were showered with congratulations.
The bride looked handsome in a white
panne crepe de chene, full train, high
neck and long sleeves. The gown was
trimmed with f1ounces of white chiffon
and real lace. She wore a full tulle
veil, held in place with small pearl
rings. Her boquet was a shower effect
of white sweet peas.
The maid of honor wore a gown of
white Paris mouslin with full train and
carried a bunch of brides roses. The
maids wore white organizes made high
neck and long sleeves and carried
punches of La France roses.
After congratulations, an elaborate
wedding supper was served by Ziegen-
fielder, the entire wedding party sitting
at a round table which was decorated
with pink roses and carnations. The
guests were seated at small tables.
The bride cut the wedding cake. and
Miss Clara Wingerter got the money,
while Miss -Mollie kenney got the ring.
After refreshments, dancing was in or
der until shortly after eleven o'clock.
when the newly welded pair departed
amid a shower of rice. At the top of
The stairs the bride threw her boquet
and it was caught by Miss Clara Win
gerter. The bride wore a becoming
travelling suit of dark blue and a tan
India silk shirt waist. with a blue and
tan hat to match. The bride presented
her maids with gold-enamel pins. The
bride and groom departed on the 11:40
train on the B. O.. for the west, where
they will spend a few days. Then COM
ing east, they go to Buffalo and take
a trip up the st. Lawrence. Upon their
return they will reside in Fairmont,
where Mr.. Hoge has recently engaged
In business. The many beautiful pieces
of silver, cut glass and china received
show the high esteem in which the
young couple were held by their
friends. Among the out-of-town peo-
pie present were Mrs. Penick and
daughter, Miss Morgan and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Black, of Fairmont.
One of the most notable events OF the |
season in Hebrew society circles was
the wedding of Mr.. Edward Hirsch, of |
this city, formerly of Franklin, Pa. and
Miss Estelle V. Kraus. the winsome and
talented daughter of Mrs. Rebecca
Kraus, which took place at $3.50 o'clock |
last Wednesday evening in the Temple
Oh Eof street. The floral decorations |
were both lavish and tasteful, and the
presence of a large and fashionable |
thrung OF guests in evening attire made
the interior OF the Synagogue q picture
Of beauty and animation. A long string
Of carriages deposited the guests at the
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