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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1895
Page
2
A fragmented account details the wedding of Sloane and Dovyee with references to bridal attire, the spinning wheel, and roses. The narrative namechecks Miss Sloane, family, and observers, weaving through ornate descriptions and period language, ending with notes on attire and venue ambiance.
Murky notes describe Lenox society preparing for a wedding at Trinity Chapel while a cottage near Winters Hill burns. Guests including Mrs Cornwell and Vanderbilts are seen arriving. fashion details and a brisk social schedule unfold as carriages sweep by.
The piece describes lavish farewell gatherings by New York society as the season ends. Greek hospitality, Mrs. George Gouklo at Furlough Lodge, and C Oliver Ise Jr and wife’s sendoffs unfold with dinners, yacht departures, and letters inviting guests. Prominent figures like Mrs. Astor and Helen Gould appear in social rites of departure.
A fragmented social notice describes farewell roltors, a distinction from Mrs Aptor, and a late London season waning into Newport. It notes six weeks at Ferncliffe and Rimback with shooting matches, stakes judging, and tennis, golf, and new rackets among formal invitations.
A fragmented OCR piece describes farewell notes and ornate notepaper, mentioning Wall Street men, themed poems, and guests like Mrs. Nseilh and Miss Hope Goddard. The text blends decorative stationery, social context, and references to invitations, symbols, and dinner conventions.
A prose piece details rooftop gardens atop late 19th century town houses in Manhattan. It describes grand lighted terraces, wooden frames, decorative screens, weatherproof furniture, and service spaces. The narrative notes privacy, wealth, and social life among residents looking over Madison and Park avenues toward Central Park, with mention of villas and a horticultural flair.
Constance Merrifield notes a festive New York season moment where a farewell meal at The Old Homestead fireplace, as depicted in Denman Thompson's play, inspires merry applause across Central Park. Guests dine as hopeful Cupid songs echo returning love.
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