The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-06-18
NOTABLE SOCIETY EVENT.
Hon. and Mrs. Nelson Z. Wheeler Roy
ally Entertain Their Friends On
the Occasion OF Their 25th
Wedding Anniversary,
at mdpaVOr, Pa.

WHEELER-SMITH 49, On Tuesda


Wheeler of Forest CO., Pa, and Rachel
A, Smith. No cards.
We are happy 10 chronicle this lmpor-
tant event in the history OF Mr.. Wheeler,
Tie has long been in a position to live
happily and comfortably, but vet lacked
one very necessary addition, which ne
has now made lie has our very best
wishes for the hapl mess and prosperity
OF himself and bride,
Thus reads the only :. arriage notice
published in The FOREST REPUBIIcAN,
June 20, 1877, andanera period oflwenty-
five years, ave are exceedingly happy |
to chronicle (thap this important eventin
the history of Mr.. Wheeler was but the |
beginning OF the happiest years he has
known.
Being one Of the foremost lumbermen of |
Forest county, Mr.. Wheeler had "long |
been in position to live happily and |
comforlably;' and, beinga young man
Of hultless habits, possessing the finer
qualities of heart and mind, he became
the fitting companion of one of ohios
choicest daughters-a young woman of
rare culture and refinement wLo enjoyed
the society life of our national Capital in
the days of of Horatio King, during the
Grant administration. From the begin
ming of their homehie in Forest county
the hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler
has been unstinted, their courtesies eX-
tended alike 10 all who have come within
their borders, and no untoward event has
marred the beautiful picture that is set
for coming generations to study, of an
ideal American home. True philanlhro-
Ply stirred the souls of this excellent
christian couple and in the quarter of
century that has followed their marriage,
the wi derness has been made to blossom
as the rose. Homes of beauty and COM
fort for the employees of the famous
Wheeler &C Dusenbury firm have sup
planted the lumber camp shanty. A free
kindergarten has been maintained hy
Ms. Wheeler. A beautiful chapel,
erected by Mr.. and Mrs Wheel,r in
memory of thier lovely daughters-Isa-
bel Smith and Mary Atkins-has taken
WV l'toNN VI NAA0 hAAAHN iNNNl Nhtlt Alt
band OF earnest christians first met for
prayer. And twas not surprising when
such unseliish devotion to the need of
others has been cheerfully and constantly
given, that no one was envious when
"BonniebraJ' became the home of these
excel.e .ent pee pie, and it was with glad
hearts that hundreds OF their friends
wended their way to the beautiful colo
nial mansion last Thursday, to extend
loving greetings to tie bride and BRIDE
groom of June the twelfth, ~.
This glad event had been looked for
ward 20 for months, and elaborate prepar-
ations had been made by Mr.. and Mrs.
Wheeler for the reception of their friends.
The day dawned bright and beautiful and
the earth was flooded with celestial light.
Heavens smile seemed to rest upon these
good people and all nature, which was
one grand aud mighty chorus of praise
and alteration to the Giver OF all good,
gave rich contributions to the joyous oc-
casion, and "Bonniebrae" never looked
! llAbAt hthhAllhAs nN NlhiH aHh 81 pcs
hoated from the front piazza and waved a
cordial welcome in the gentle breeze. In
side, the quiet grandeur ofthe large and
commodious residence with its costly
rugs and bangings, beautiful works of
art and articles of interest gathered lrom
many countries, was enhanced by the ar
tistic decorations arranged by Mrs. Carl
/ f. Smith, sister of Mrs. Wheeler. The
decorations consisted mainly of forest
/ productions which called to mind the
decorations Of tue brides home in "a,
| that were gathered in Forest county and
shipped to CINCINNATI, by Mr.. G. w.
Warden. Mantels were banked with
tall and sta'ely ferns the great doorways
were huu,y with porters of ground pine
and silver tinsel, while immense jardi-
neres of evergreen foliage and mock
orange blossoms were arranged through
out the lower apartments and were
frightened here and there with magnifi-
cent boque,s of bridal roses and other
cut flowers.
The reception bours were from 1900 to
$50 o'clock. Mr.. aud Mrs. Wheeler re-
ceived in the front parlor and were as
sisted 10y Mrs. Wm. f. Wheeler of Port
vile, n. Y, mother Of Mr.. Wheeler Mr..
Carl +. Smith aud Mrs. Smith, the dis
tinguished artists, Of Washington, d. c.;
Mr.. w. L. Wheeler and Mrs. Wheeler, oi
Portville, n. y; Mr.. Edward Skinner
and Mrs. Skinner of Westiield, n. Y.
Mr.. w. II. d. Barr and Mrs. Barr, o
Buffalo, n. Y; Miss Jean Smith, OF ALE
gheny, the noted philanthropisti Mrs
Miller, Of Pittsburg, and Miss Lilli
Wheeler, of Portville, n. y. OF this com
pany, seven were at The marriage in ~
Mrs. WIN. f. Wheeler, Mrs. Smith, Mr.
W. L. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner
Mrs. Barr and Miss Wheeler, sister o
Mr.. Wheeler, who was then a Vassa
student, and who, with Mrs. Smith,
! sister Of Mrs. Wheeler, were the bride
attendants on that memorable occasion
! Time has dealt gently with Mr.. and Mrs
Wheeler, and Mrs. Wheeler, who wa
r dressed in her wedding gown Of whit
, grograin silk with full train, lrimme
with duchess lace and orange blossoms
was especially beautiful, being counte
y the "fairest OF the fair"
A chartered car of the Pennsylvani
line transported the guests to aud iror
the station at West Hickory. During tn
e r. ceiving hours, the hospitable home an
wide piazzas were well filed with guest
# from far and near, who were delightful
; entertained during every minute Of the
stay. Throughout the day Coleman
q orchestra of Titusville, which was cosil
: nnartered in the oriental room. PLAYED a