West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1902-10-02

Special corrcsponden, 81 The Arsus

SpcStN correspondent OF The Argus
RowLNsnugc. W. Va. Sept a., ioos.--
The marriage OF Miss Della conia. the
daughter Of Mrs. Susan Conia OF Rowles.
burg, to Mir W. L. Maloney the popular
and well known dispatcher at Tunnelton.
here on Monday Sept. a. attracted more
attention than any wedding in recen,
years Both OF the contracting parties
were well and favorsby known to every
resident OF tins town.
Miss conif had Tor long time been very
active in every church movemen, and Tor
years presided at the organ In ST. Phelo.
mems church. The little church in which
the ceremony took place was decorated
Tor the occasion aud In addition many
potted plants and ferns were placed at
points OF vantage in the sanctuary. making
beautiful scene. when the rich yestments
OF the celebtants OF the Ceremony and the
hne appearance OF the bridal party were
added. AT the appointed hour Rev. p. H.
MeDermou. the pastor and celebrant OF
the solemn High Mass that followed. &C.
eompanied by Rev. Juc. McEllesoi, OF
Grafton. Deacon; Rev. r. ]. Nilsson OF
keyser, Subdeacon and Rev. !. l.. conneil
OF Oakland, Md, emerged from the
sacristy aud proceeded down the aisle OF
the church and met the bridal party at
the enterance. Immediately the entire
party including the priests, altar boys aud
J. j. Dunn and Chas. Burk ushcrs aud Miss
Annie Dunn the maid OF honor. followed
by Miss Conifi. who was attired In a
charming gown OF gray crepe de chene and
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on the arm OF her brother. Juo. ]. Conia
OF Wheeling. proceeded TO the altar, amid
the strains OF a beautiful wedding march
rendered by =. A. ConiH OF Baltimore, a
brother OF the bride. AT the altar the
bride was met by the groom and was given
away by her brother. Then at once began
the impressive marriage ceremony OF the
Catholic church by Rev. p. II. McDermott.
During the Solemn High Mass. which i'm.
mediatciy followed. The entire wedding
party remained within the Sanctuary and
was so arranged MS TO add much beautiful
effect TO the decorations on and about the
altar. A, the end OF the Mass the party
rctreatcd down the aisle In reverse order
to the music and this ended what was
unanimously said to be the most beautiful
wedding ceremony ever witnessed here
Al the residence OF Mrs Susan Conia the
mother OF the bride sumptuous wedding
breakfast was discussed by the immediate
relatives aud friends of the family
Al $3.50 p. IN. the bride and groom de.
parted Tor the wedding trip which will
include. Washington, Baltimore. New
York, Boston and Atlantic City. Many
beautiful presents from friends aitcsted
the great esteem In which Mr.. and Mrs.
Maloncy are held by their scquaintences.
Mr.. and Mrs Maloney will reside In
Rowlesburg and will be at home after Oct.
IS. Persons from a distance who attended
the wedding were p. ]. Murphy OF Cumber.
land. Md; Miss Mary Mcclure OF Pied.
mont. w. Va. Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. STANLEY
OF Grafton; Miss Mary Malloy OF Western.
port Md. Mr.. and Mrs. T.. A. ConiH OF
Baltimore. Md; Mr.. Jno. J. Conia OF
Wheeling Rev. Jno. McEllegou OF Grafton.
Rev. +. j. Wilson. OF Keyser: Rev. las. G.
Connell, OF Oakland. Md. and Rev. las
Cohill, OF New York City.