The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1901-06-12
Rhiel-Kiser Nuptials.

shines on" So, no doubt, thought many
of the smiling guests that were gathered
about the pretty Mt Zion Lutheran
church, on German Hill, Wednesday
June 5, 1901, to witness the ceremony
which would unite Rev. Charles A.
Rheil, its former popular young pastor,
and Miss Florence Gertrude Kiser, the
charming young daughter of Mrs. Henry
Klser, in the bond of holy wedlock. An
ideal day 1t truly was, the clouds of the
past weeks dispelling and allowing the
bright sunshine TO beam brightly upon
the throng as it awaited the coming
event. Softly the strains from the organ
inside the church, so artistically presided
over by Miss Winnie Randall, bade the
guests welcome, and at the hour appoint
ed, 300 o'clock, nearly or quite hundred
cheerful edifce.
Then came the officiating ministers,
Rev. II. j. Reimann of Oil City, and
Rev. A. +. Rohr of Lineville, Pa, who
took positions on the step fronting the
alter and facing the guests. The ushers,
Messrs. Harvey and Ray Kiser, brothers
of the bride, led the way up the isle, fol-
lowed by the groom, arm in arm with his
brother and "best man" AL. Rhiel. Next
came the flower girl, pretty little Flor
ence Smith, bearing basket of white
! and fnIIOxufnr bar fha hriHp'S :
maid, Miss Emma Kiser, sister of the
bride, carrying bouquet of white roses.
All eyes were on the bride as she entered
and followed her maid up the aisle and
took her position beside the one to whom
she was soon to be joined for life. She
carried lovely bouquet of white roses,
ferns and calla lilies, lending additional
beauty to her already charming appear
ance. The marriage ceremony was be-
gun by Rev. Mr.. Rohr who read a pass
age of scripture, at the close of which
Rev. Mr.. Reimann spoke the words
which united the happy couple as man
and wife, employing the simple but
beautiful and impressive service of the
Lutheran church, closing with prayer
and the benedction. The bridal party
passed,outa and was followed by the guests,
who returned to the pleasant home of the
brides mother, where the reception was
held and where Mr.. and Mrs. Rhiel re-
ceived the heartfelt congratulations and
well wishes ofthe many guests present. A
few moments were occupied by each
ofthe officiating clergymen in addressing
the throng, their remarks being quite
appropriate to the occasion and well re-
ceived 10y all. And then was served a
most elegant dinner which was discussed
with a zest that indicated plainly the at
tention and joy ofthe occasion were not
all to be lavished on the fair bride and
happy groom.
1t was past the hour of six O'Clock be-
fore all the guests took their leave, and
none departed without again bestowng
choicest blessings on the happy union
Just solemnzed. 1t was an occasion long
to be remembered and cherished in the
hearts ofthose fortunate enough to be o
the number.
The bride was richly remembered in
the way of wedding gifts, the list show
ing care to usefulness as well as ele
gance in selection.
Among the guests from distance
were, Rev. and Mrs. ii. J. Reimann
Misses Katherine and Margaret Nortor
and Miss Ida Carey of Oil City; Rev
A, f. Rohr of Lineville, Pa; Mr.. Al
Rhiel of Malvern Ohio; Mr. and Mrs
A. j Puf1inburg and family, Mr.. anC
Mrs. W. II. Youngk, Miss Emma Kiser
and Messes. Harvey and Ray Kiser o
Williamsburg, Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
! W. Meader of Titusville.
Rev. and Mrs. Rhiel left on the Frida.
noon train for Buffalo, where they viii
| spend few days at the Pdn-Americar
Exposition, and after short visit will
: friends in Cleveland, will be at home t
8 their many friends In Wabash, Ind.
where Mr.. Rhiel has lately been installe'
as paster of flourishing church. Th
= REPUBLICAN joins their host of friend
= in wishing them every blessing tha
comes of happy union of hearts.
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