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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1912-03-09


truly, even If jails are no deterrent,
neither Is the death penalty. How
could 1t be? 1t has practically ceased
to exist. Pardon boards, impression
able governors and lawyers hungry for
reputation or emolument have virtually
abolished it. thus neutralizing justice
and sapping confidence in the courts
which are its fountains. We no long
err expect to see murderer executed
unless circumstances of exceptional
atroctty attended the crime, and even
then we have no certainty. Mean
while homicide is frequent and on the
increase. That capital punishment has
not proved a deterrent is attributable
not to its nature, but to the inaction
Of chose who have allowed it to lapse
into innocuous desuetude. And ii
should be noted that wherever lynch
law is prevalent legal executions are
rare. and also that lynching is not now
confined to sectional lines.
y. 81 It is a question of public and per-
5sonal safety, and too important to
permit mawkish sentimentality and
half baked ethics to determine 1t. 1t
10 more imperative to reduce the num-
Der Of violent deaths at the hands OF
Em g than to save desperate
cr n. from: receiving their just
IIfns History tells %. indeed. that
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
SISTERSVILLE

s. H. Haudenschield, OF Antioch.
o. was In the city to-day on matters
pertaining 10 business.
Miss Goldie Mcvay. OF Parkers-
burg. formerly OF this city. was here
Sunday. visiting with Miss Julia Sic
maker.
Tim Cushing. OF South Wells street.
has gone 10 Columbiana county. o..
TO look after business matters.
Mrs. r. X. Thaw. OF Williamson
Place. spent Sunday at Darlington.
o. the guest Of her son. DR.. Robert
Thaw.
W. L. Cook. OF Paden City. was IN
the city to-day on a business mis-
sion.
Mrs. Matthew Campbell. OF the
South Side. who has been visiting rel
atives at oil City and other points in
Pennsylvania for some time. has re-
turned home.
w. J. Quigley and son. F.. J. Quig-
ley. drove over to parts in Monroe
county. o.. on matters pertaining TO
business.
Edward Bradley. of Rexford street.
has gone to Columbiana county, o.. on
n business mission.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. VI Lewis and fam
lily. OF McCoy's Heights. who have
been visiting with relatives for n
month In Pittsburgh and other points.
have returned home.
ID. f. Sanders and r. W. Miller went
Ito Trail Run, O., to-day TO look after
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
For Sunny South.

Wellsburg will be called upon
shortly 10 lose a valuable man in his
work. and acitizen who has made
many friends during his pastorate
for the past year in the Free Method
ist church. Fourth ward. n the big.
Jolly Irish preacher. whose voice can
be heard mile upon a frosty night.
will Just excuse this description OF
him. We may allow him to move back
TO Wellsburg some time IL he should
so elect.
Rev O'Brien. I'm conversation at the
Herald office yesterday stated that
he wished 10 order handbills announc.
ing sale OF his household goods on
Saturday next AZ his home az the
hour OF o'clock.
The people IN this city are fine
none could be better. and dislike the
idea Of leaving. but the fogs Of this
river do not agree with me. and thia
is the only reason 7 have for making
a change" Many will regret the do
parture Of Rev. O'Brien and his fam
lily
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
WELLSBURG
Funeral Of Father Dury.

Almost the entire membership OF
St Johns Catholic church, and quite
a number OF other denominations as
we'll as citizens from different sec
tons OF the county. were present at
the funeral Of Father Duffy.
The cathedral in Wheeling was
packed. and at ST. Johns church.
Wellsburg. at 3 O'Clock this after
noon. I'm spite Of rain. the church was
crowded.
Father Boutlon OF Fairmont. W.
Va. delivered a brief funeral address.
but emotion and depth OF feeling over
the loss of one OF his closest friends.
made his voice at times almost
hushcd. The remains we're borne 10
Brooke cemetery at $3.50.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

A dreary drfxzIe Just a. the pale
Hight OF dawn began 10 spread over
the city at o'clock yesterday morning
ushsrsd in the melancholy days of
1919. There was nothing that psrticu-
larry marked the passing OF the eaui-
IL rainsd yesterday. which was last
summer and the sun rose behind the
clounds In the same old va. an In
The last straw lid has been dis
carded. the newspapers have quit talk
ns,oS leagues ana World. series
unsn by column with advance notices
teams. These are indications. OF the
early fall, along with a slight yellow
tinse 20 the grass on the lawns and in
and. although these avoid the upper
lanes OF the air over the city n walk
into the country will be rewarded by
. sight Of the flights headed for their
It's the brown October ale season. the
day OF the huntsman. OF song and story.
pies In the cider press. the punkin-not
pumpkin-pie. and Jack O. Lantern. the
clear. clean tonic air Of frosty morning
The sing OF the slories OF spring
when the young mans fancy lightly
torns-and the rest OF IT, they may
summer. long slides and cutter rides
over snowciad hills when old winter
rvles but the fall has itr joys beyond
all. In the autumn the leaves turn
~ seems that one hastens to turn In
the maximum amount OF enjoyment be-
fore the winter shuts down on the wan
Ing year.
It's pleasant In the city In the winter
even with the glory Of old autumn
d.mmed In the smoke laden atmosphere.
It's much more beautiful In the country
with the lanes covered with soft
carpet OF yellow leaves and the FIELDS
stripped Of their product lying bare
and beautiful In haze that obscures
the sun The sun sets In the evening
like red nreball and drops quickly
behind the other edge OF the world. but
the twilight fingers
Autumn-it IL beautiful and IL is
wonderful. Think OF straw rides. OF the
eerie gotesqueries OF Halloween. Of the
big football games with their fash and
color and cheering. of long rides or long
trsmps In the woods and fields. Of eve
1ing with lamp and book and pipe and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

home OF Mrs. Robert Ewing last even
ing. and there was complete Tam.
ing OF the Shrew." Acts III and III.
Those taking leading parts were:
Miss Leota Everett. Miss Anna Ben
nett and Mrs. Henry Emig.
Tn Cross Greek Teachers institute
will be held at Follansbee on Friday.
October 4. 1912. converting at 10
O'Clock
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. F. Jacob expect
TO leave in n day or two for a visit
OF three weeks at Brunswick. Mo.
Levin Chew Is spending several
days at Pittsburgh.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Dickey expect
70 leave shortly for st. Petersburg.
Florida. where they purchased prop
erty during their visit south last win
ter.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
Personals and Briefs.

Mr. and Mrs Archie PAUL. and family
have returned Co their home az Woods
dale after touring virginia and West
Virginia In their Cadillac towing car.
Charles scott. OF Walnut avenue Wood
lawn. u spending a few days Ia Sew
B ork city on business
Paul Sonnefelt has resigned his posi-
ton with the r. r. Behrens Company. Of
Woodsdale.
Elijah Adams. 81 Taudensviile. W Va.
j. spending a few days the guest Of his
dale
Lindiey Allen. Of woodsdaie. viii
ioave tomorrow for Yale. where he will
take up his studies FOR the fall and win
fer term
Miss Sarah Burton. OF North Wheel
ms. has accepted position With the ~
Robert carrie. ~ Lsat Gepasos' viii
lefvs ~ r. feW days Tor the washington
and Jefferson college where he viii take
10 bis studies during the winter term
Harold Winters. 81 sherrard left yes
tsrday for n Few weeks visit with feia-
tlves and friends AZ Cleveland. %
NJ and Mrs eGorEe Echert have re-
spending few weeks IN the east
Harry Grihhons. ~ Norfolk Va IL
spending a few days ne guest or reia-
tites IN the out Tho . ikc district
william Davis has returned 90 his
home a. Wood dale after spending Tho
rnst few week. in the southern part n
The STATE
Mics rnrri~ Davis has returned 10 her
home sf Wopdefaie. after s1'en1fre n
fer Days the guest 81 relatives 81 cam
frYH.
dlss Hazei Raw ~ Film Grove g.
81 ending q Few weeks The guest ~ reia-
lives mi friends In washington. "a
f.irn Grove lodge Modern Wonfrneu 90
america. vii meet fhis evening ia reg-
n'ar weekly sesslon ln their lodge rooms
on Nain street
BERNARD Warfcff % Wnoffsur O.
.reri'rF n fop dave the guest ~ rsfl.
" ra IN Pittsburgh. IN
Charles C1arrnfh Ia IMPROVING very
rnIN 90 bis home % Glen wool -.He~.
nr has been confined Tor the past few
DAVIS iIi
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
STANDARD OIL co.
CASE UP TO TAFT
Charges That Corporation IL Disrs-
garding Decree Are Laid
Before President.

WASHINGTON. d. C.. Sept 23-sam-
uel Untermyer. cousel for the Waters
Pierce oil Co. laid formal charges be-
fore President Taft today that the
Standard oil Co Is disregarding ia
grantly tho recent decree of dissolution
issued by the Supreme Govt
Untermysr told the President that the
Standard oil Co. while pretending to
obey the decree. in reality is laughing
at the nl.-NSate and pursuing the com
pany' bu,insss In exactly the same way
L nterr1yer produced evidence TO sub
stantiate his argument and requested
the President to investigate the matter
bt once.
President Taft promised TO take up
the matter with the Department OF JUS
tice and TO inform Untermyer at the
earliest possible date OF the findings
OF the Attorney Geneal
Cntermyer also visited the capital to
see how the money trust" investiga-
ton was progressing. Tie said hearings
VIII be resumed at New York In Mo-
vsmber.
NEW YORK. Sept. 23-The Standard
OIL co. Of New Jersey still Is assigning
sales territory TO oil refneries of it's for
me subsidiaries outside OF its own ter
ritory. according 10 testimony given to-
gay AZ the hearing 81 the waters-Pierce
Standard OIL litigation.
a. nneth adams. assignment clerk OF
the New Jersey company. SO testified
when asked series Of questions by
counsel for the Waters Pierce company
IN line with the latter's contention that
there Is 10 real competition among the
various standard on companies.
DO you receive stock reports % any
refinery other than reineries OF the
Standard on OF New Jersey" Adams
was asked.
Not that 7 know o." was the reply.
Have you assigned stations or terri
tory 20 renncries outside or the teri
tory OF the New Jersey company"
Yes. said the witness. He promised
TO furnish a record Of these assign
ments made since the dissolution Of the
corporation
:. W. Fordyce. Of St Louis. Of coun-
Fcl for the Waters Pierce interests. con
the absence % Samuel Cntermyer.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
McMechen BrIefa

j. c. Byrd returned home last even.
ing from Serado. w Va. after spend.
Ing the past few days with friends
and relatives there
Rev. Dunmire returned TO his home
Yesterday morning A. Greene county
after spending Sunday here filing
the pulpit At the Church Of God
The women's Bible class Of the
First VI. p. church will meet this
evening In the parsonage Of the
church on Lincoln street.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry BendeiI. OF
Hannibal. Ohio. arc spending a few
DAYS with friends and relatives IN
this city.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
OUT.TEE-PIKB
Historic ,r,dx. s,ov,y p.o.y,nr

The old historic = bridge. east OF Elm
Grove. is slowly decaying. the waters of
wheeling creek are slowly washing the
soutment of the structure away, stone
by stone. over two feet OF the ston.
masonry across the entire width OF -ae
structure has crumbled away from the
ever a hundred years old. and one OF the
most picturesque on the entire length OF
the National road. When built the
bridge was claimed TO be one Of the
finest pieces OF engineering work in the
United States. The old bridges along
the road could be repaired ~ they were
not allowed TO decay so long. II they
are not attended to. a few years more
Will see their destruction. as the abut-
ments OF them Will not stand many more
years OF Father Time. They are ALI
MONUMENTS OF pioneer days. and ~ ~ is
possible TO save them they should be at
tended to at once.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

strsnd &C q time The effect h amax-
ing-your hair will be light. fury and
wavy. and have an appearance OF
abundance: and Incompatible iustre.
softness and lsxuriance. the beauty
and simmer of true hair health
Get a 20 cents bottle Of Knovtion's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter. and prove 20 yourself
onigfIt-nov-that your hair II as
pretty and soft as any-that ~ has
been neglected or injured by careless
Observation-Disclosures ali-you surely can
have beautiful hair and lots OF II II
you will just try n little Danderine.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

Within ten minutes after IN spplica-
oo1 q Danderine you cannot End .
single trace Of Dsndruf or q loose or
fsiiing hair and your scalp VIII not
tteA. but What viii please you most
Vim ~ after . few weeks use. when
200 Win actually see new hair. nne
and downy NJ hrst-yes-but really
Bsv hair-growing all over the scalp.
A IitfIe Danderine viii immediately
double the beauty OF your hair. No
Gi1oeence how dull. faded. brittle and
scngGy. just moisten a cloth with
Danderiue and carefully draw n
through your hair. taking one small
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
A Good Butcher.

There's good butcher in -
His clothes. his aprons. his shirts are
always so clean and white that people
who buy their meats OF him know the
meat must be clean and good. We
don't need 70 name him right out. but
his wife uses Easy Task soap and
that cleans butchers clothes, aprons
and linen.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
Surprise Party.

Mrs Campbell Wharton Of Buffalo
district was surprised on Saturday
evening by the arrival Of a number
Of unlimited guests.
Every woman and every man comes
no 70 another milestone each year.
and this date being the anniversary
~ Mrs. Wharton's birthday. her
friends sought 10 remind her OF the
love and esteem and 20 emphasize the
same carried with fhem many useful
gifts likewise weil-flled baskets ~
fried chicken and other viands tha.
arr compatible
Among those present wore. Misgce
Saliie and Martha COX. Mr. and Mr.
John Wharton. Mrs Wiley 1Iaiiv. Mis-
Rose Dare. Arthur Simpson. Mr and
Mrs Myron Sterling % Sfcuhenvni.
Ohio. led Slmpron and eistcr Nj.
Bertha. ~ Foliansheo. Mr.. Name
Gist and daughter
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
REPUBLICANS NIP TEDDY'S
PLAN IN THE BUD AGAIN
1T JoEH n cDowH.
xufsrlfw.no~r n

j.
WASHINGTON. sept 23.-Ultlmate
hope OF the ACKNOWLEDGMENT arves-
ter trust crowd to get control OF the
Republican party machinery four
years hence. which il said TO be the
object OF the Bull Moose campaign
this year. IL IL believed. has been
nipped In the bud by the action Of
the National Republican committe, 4.
In purging It's membership of sympa-
thizers OF the Oyster Bay man. AS
the national committee now stands
the Roosevelt faction has not a peg
inside the committee upon which II
can tie a line four years hence.
This action by the national commit
tee In CHsting men who are fighting
for no other purpose than TO defeat
President Taft for reelection IL
equivalent 10 notice TO Republicans
throughout the country that Roose-
welt. no matter what kind Of a run
he makes this year. will have no
chance to gain control of the Repub-
ncan party four Years hence. Party
leaders here today are OF the opinion
that thousands Of Republicans. who
have been following the Bull Moose.
when they see the hopelessncrs OF his
cause. will not desert the party they
have been supporting for years. and
the party their fathers upheld.
Significance 10 given to the strong
feeling here. not only among the polit-
ical leaders. but among travellers pass
ing through Washington that the
Roosevelt third-term party is on the
wane. This feeling Is gaining such
Impetus In Washington that Il r. on
everybody's lips. Once II gains strong
Roadway II will cause thousands OF
Republicans 10 return to their old
party and not follow false gods. The
Impression is beginning TO soak IN
that Roosevelt's ultimate object r. 10
destroy Taft and that he has no idea
OF winning the Presidency again. This
impression is weaving from him many
OF his followers in the primaries.
Theodore Roosevelt has another
foe TO face. and he will likely prove
himself dangerous one DIR. Harvey
VI. Wiley. the former pure food com
missioner. will. after October l. take
the stump against Roosevelt. and in
tends TO bare Roosevelt's wabbling
record in regard to pure food legisla-
non. DR.. Wiley has letters from
Congressman James r. Mann OF hi
nois. and Senator Hepburn OF Idaho.
which he will read on a stumping tour
of the west. These letters, II is said.
will show that Colonel Roosevelt.
when President, was not the strong
friend OF the proposed pure food legis-
lation which he now claims he was.
DIR. Wiley says he has the goods on
Roosevelt" regarding the pure food
legislation and will show him up.
some oil property for the Hoffman
Oh, Co.
George Travis. of brownsville n
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
FULTON Council.

Fulton council met last evening In the
Chambers In the Fulton Bank building
ana disposed OF several matters pertain
ING TO the town All OF the members
were present and very busy evening
was spent. Different bills were ORDERED
paid aud other matters were brought be-
core the town fathers for their consider
alton. Many OF the walks I'm the town
are to be repaired. several OF the streets
are 10 be. repaireu and oIner needed Ian
prOyements made
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
Work Suanended

Work on the new First " F..
church. and also on the new double
track through this city. was suspend.
ed yesterday morning owing 10 the
rainfall. The bonding machine used
In the concrete mixer cannot be
worked in bad weather when the
rails are wet. The contractors on
the new church building are making
rapid progress on the foundation
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
New Room ADDED to School.

On account Of the large number OF
scholars at the Fulton school Il was
found necessary TO add another room in
olGer to better care Tor the needs OF the
children. Yesterday morning A room
was opened In the council chambers OF
the bank building. with Miss Jean Arm
btrong. Of Trladelphia. as teacher. IL Is
expected that a new school building will
be erected In the next few months. the
present one r. entirely too small for the
number OF pupils
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
NJ MECHEN

Asa Robbins. aged - years. son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Robbins, died yes
terday morning at the family home on
Marshall street, following a lingering
illness OF the past two years Of tuber-
culosis. The deceased was an en-
ploye OF the Baltimore a. Ohio railroad
and is survived by his parents, and
several brothers and sisters. No ar
engagements have been made for the
funeral services as vet
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
Repairing Mount Bridge.

Work Will be started this morning on
the repairing OF the Mount he CnantaI
bridge. on account Of the wet weather
the past few days the work has been de-
isNr.L ne contractors VINO have charge
or the paving will not be able 20 get
S'@t 81 90 t..eh ~oIn until me struC-
lure is finished. large roller will
nave 10 De taken over II ana the OLD
structure was deemed unsafe.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
Concert st rriadslphia.

The Epworth League of the Triadel-
phia NJ. r church will give an odd
FOLKS Concert at the TriadelT hia NJ. r
church on Monday. September 3Oth. At
the close OF the entertainment refresh
ments will be served In the basement OF
the church by the memoirs OF the
league. The proceeds TO 40 for the beue-
ut OF the church
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
MELANCHOLY FALL DAYS OF 1912
USHERED IN WITH DREARY DRIZZLE

just enough IRE glowing IN the crate
TO kill the chill Of the air.
An last but not least think OF the
new rtyies-"Sot necessary. replies
the feminine shopper. We've been
thinking OF the mall the time Well.
narrower. waists will be cut on the
bias as usual
Yes. the autumn brings beautiful
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

WnhN YOU VIII say AFTER your nfnH trial
OF the new remedy. ZEMO.
. LIMO u clear liquid. you Just rub
On tho skin. ~ sinks right IN. After
tcW applications. you are asfounded
'" &c every pimpie. every hiotch. all
letna sores. eczema pain and itching.
biackheads. prickiy heat and rash sim
ply vanish. Prove a. conciusfveiy AZ a
cost ~ only = fow cents
you never saw anything IN your Iifs
49, iho IkMp on innamcd or Redeemed
SAN. sores. cuts or bruises. md on dan
oruH' - mnkes tho skin feet sloriously
IRON Zoo. especially after shaving.
" NO = sold ~ drug stores. IN qs-eene
nti ~ bottles. or sent direct on re-
ceipt OF price. by r. W Rose Medicine
%. - Louis. No Just try q 2s-es-e
bottle hrst and then when you md out
what wonder 70 a.. get n 100 hit
We which contains SIX times as much
az the 25-ccnt bottle.
AeND " -ots ll ,.arslirg Hud guar
anfrff hr fhaa 70 goetTe a 60
Wheeling ssibv a Reed Bridgeport
ard MARTINS Very fnnkworth Hros
Pharmacy. Bsiiaire. ohio. WIZ rea-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
To Meet Tonight.

The Young Peoples Christian En-.
deavor society OF the Church OF God
Will meet this evening In the Sunday
school rooms OF the church in regli.
lar semi-monthly session All mem.
bers are urgently requested 10 be
present. as matters OF much import.
ance are due for consideration.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

The building committee OF the First
NJ = church met last evening in a
special session az the brotherhood
hall and transacted considerable
business pretaining 20 the building OF
the new First VI. r. chucrh now under
the course OF construction. The date
OF laying the corner stone was taken
up but not definitely decided upon.
The stone was ordered and will be
ready to be placed in position within
a very short time. Other matters per-
tanning 10 the building OF the new
edlhce we're given consideration.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24
For Satisfactory
Concrete Work, Call
THE C. q. KIMBERLY CO.
once Schmulbach Building.
Both Phones.
For SatfsfactoD
OH Wen Drilling 20 st.rt.

The men who will have charge OF the
drilling OF the oil well at Gienwood. ar
rived yesterday from the Scio fields IN
OHIO, and II Is expected that they will
De able TO start the work OF drilling by
the later part OF the present week All
OF the machinery Is now on the ground
and will be placed in position within the
next few days
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

Ritchio. TriadeIphia and Washington
districts. pay teachers institute will be
held at the Elm Grove school on Friday.
october II. The institute will he nuder
the supervision OF County superin tend
entJ or Schools a. Lazear. ~ IL eH-
pected that the majority OF the teachers
In the above named districts will be In
attendance.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-09-24

Last evening J. +. Crow and r. Lem
mons. both OF this city. arrived home
from St. Louis. Mo. where they spent
the past two weeks. visiting. While
away J. r Crow was married at St
Louis and his wife stopped over az Co
lumbus. o. They will make their fu-
ture home in this city. Mr. Lemons
acted as best man at the wedding
ceremony