Marriages (June 27)

 

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Bidwell, of Sidney Center [Delaware Co., NY], on Wednesday evening, Dec. 24, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Jennie Bidwell to John J. Campbell of Sidney.  Frank Bidwell, brother of the bride, was best man and Miss Merna Bidwell, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.A. Terry, pastor of the M.E. Church.  A reception was given Mr. and Mrs. Campbell at the home of F.A. Bradley.  Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will reside in Sidney, where Mr. Campbell has a position in the silk mill.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 1, 1902]

 

A very pleasant wedding occurred Tuesday afternoon February 18, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Matteson, when George W. Russell of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage to their niece, Miss Jessie M. Smith.  At four o'clock the bridal procession entered the parlor, where the guests were already waiting in pleasant anticipation.  The wedding march as well as selections during congratulations were charmingly rendered by Miss Georgia Keeler.  Miss Genevieve Haynes attended as bridesmaid and Ernest Russell, a brother of the groom, as groomsman.  The ushers were Sebert Hollenbeck and Fred Dimorier.  The ceremony was impressively read by the Rev. E.E. Pearce of Morris, while the bridal pair waited beneath an arch of evergreen decorated with white.  The bride and groom were then introduced to the company as Mr. and Mrs. George Russell and the hearty congratulations of friends were extended.  A dainty and delicious collation was served, such as one might expect from our generous host and hostess.  The array of useful and beautiful gifts testified to the high esteem of their many friends.  The bridal costume was of cream silk trimmed with satin and lace, and she carried a bunch of white carnations.  The bridesmaid wore pink silk organdie and carried pink carnations.  The groom wore the conventional black.  The parlors were festooned with evergreen and supplemented with floral decorations of pink and white.  Mr. and Mrs. Russell departed on the evening train to visit friends and places of interest.  They are held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends, and carry with them their warmest wishes for happiness and success.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 20, 1902]