The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1904-06-15
Klinesiiyer.

town of Nebraska, this county, was con-
summated at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Klinestiver, Sr., last Thursday, June
9th, 1904, when their daughter. Miss En-
ma Ernstena Amelia, was united in mar
riage with Sanford II. Secor, of Sheffield,
Pa. The hour for the ceremony was set
for high noon, and by that time all the
guests, numbering upward of a hundred,
were comfortably dispersed throughout
the spacious parlors of this pleasant
home. At ll:55 Prof. Judd, of Sheffield,
touched the notes of a soft and pleasing
air on the piano, apprising the friends
that the moment for the ceremony was
approaching, and while the clock was
striking the hour of twelve, and the sweet
strains of the wedding march softly
loated out, the bridal party entered
through the arched parlor doors and was
met by the officiating clergy nan, Rev.
II. A. Ellis, of Sheffield. First came the
groom, supported by his "best man."
Mr.. Fred Klinestiver, brother of the
bride, followed by the bridesmaids,
Miss Marie Ballentine and Miss Blanche
Mae Pease. Next came the bride, carry
ing bouquet of brides roses, and
leaning on the arm OF her brother, Mr..
Harry Klinestiver, who"gave her away"
The bridal station was under canopy of
smilaX centered with pink carnations,
the corner being banked by potted ferns
and tropical plants. AS the couple as
sumed their places they formed union,
as it were, between two great hearts that
were festooned in smilax on the windows
lovliness that fascinated and rivited all
eyes upon them. The bride wore gown
of white silk chiffon over white silk. The
bridesmaids were gowned in white chif-
fon trimmed with lace. The beautiful ring
ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal
church was employed in joining the hap
py hearts in wedlock, and as the minister
advanced to speak the words the whis-
perinAs were hushed, and amid the still
ness Of the moment the impressive ser
vice was beautifully consummsted. Pret-
ty compliments and hearty congratua-
tions were showered upon the couple,
who now stood in new and happier re-
lation to one another, and one unregen-
crate chap astounded the groom by kiss
ing the bride, while, to even up, one of
the ladies planted a good big smack upon
the lips OF the amazed groom.
The wedding break fast, served under
the direction of Miss Bessie Cook and
Miss Ida Ledebuf, by the brides Sunday
school class of young ladies in white, was
in all points in harmony with the other
splendid features of the occasion, the
brides table being revelation in dainti
ness and beauty.
At three o'clock the bride and groom
took leave of their friends amidst a
shower, or more properly speaking, a
downpour of rice, old shoes, brooms aud
godsreeds, and were driven to the sta
ton at Tionesta, where they boarded the
afternoon train for ten days pleasure
trip, which will include Philadelphia,
New York, steamer voyage up the ro-
mantle Hudson, and few days at Mon
tecello, n. Y, where the groom has rela-
tves living.
Upon their return they will reside at
Sheffield, where nicely furnished home
awaits their arrival, and where both have
n OI TriarIc ,bn ND
royal welcome.
Mr.. Secor is young man of quiet de-
meanor, whose steady and correct habits
have won the esteem and confidence of
all who know him. He has for number
of years held the responsible position of
agent for the Philadelphia Il Erie rail-
road at Sheffield station. Mrs. Secor is
one of Forest county's choicest girls.
Graduating with honors from the Clarion
State Normal School, she took up the
work of teaching and has been looked
upon as one OF the leaders in her chosen
profession. A girl of rare good sense and
pleasing ways, she has greatly endeared
herself to her large circle of friends, who
think the lucky groom is to be doubly
congratulated on winning so rare prize
as an helpmeet.
1t would be unjtst to our readers were
we to close without some reference to the
magnificent array of presents to the bride.
A prettier display could scarcely be pic.
tured. Solid silverware, cut glass, china,
linen, and many pretty works of art,
charmed the admiration of all who gazed
upon them. AS a mark of the esteem in
which the bride is held in the communi-
ty in which she was reared, work at the
large numbering plant at Nebraska was
during the afternoon, and
Watson of the S. IL II.
Railroad. brought special car down
from Kellettvile to convey the guests
from that vicinity to and from the we'd
ding.
May good fortune, health and happi-
ness attend this worthy young couple all
their days upon earth. is the iervent wish
OF their many frieuds, and in which wish
the REPUBLICAN joins most heartily.
The guests present from out of town
were: Rev. II. A. Ellis, Prof. C. f. Judd,
Mrs. Frances Secor, Miss Eta Whipple,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. l.. Klnestiver, Shelf
field; Miss Blanche M. Pease, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. f. Watson, Miss Emma Law
renee, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Wenk, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. f. Abbott, Rev. and Mrs.
o. II. Nickle, Mrs. WIN. Smearbaugh,
Mrs. VIM. Lawrence, Mrs. j, B. Hag-
erty, Tionesta; Paul Klinestiver, Mr..
and Mrs. George Klinestlver, Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. W. A. Shewman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Leon Watson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred. Slo-