Fate, or what is quite as inexorable, stringent marriage laws, seem determined to prevent, or at least delay, the marriage of a loving young couple. The man is Delbert A. Wakefield, and the woman, Emily B. Davis. They tried to get married in Binghamton, but the fact that on Oct. 2d, 1894, he was divorced in Towanda, this state [PA], and that Pennsylvania divorces are not recognized in New York state, made their effort futile. Upon encountering this impediment they were not at all discouraged, but jumping aboard a train, came to this city expecting to have easy sailing. But they had not studied the Pennsylvania Laws, either, and to their great chagrin were refused a license because the girl was only nineteen years of age. Then they went out of the office, headed towards the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western station, intent on trying their luck in New Jersey, where they were informed the only qualifications for marriage are the desire and the possession of the wherewithal to fee the nuptial knot-tier.--Scranton Tribune. It will be seen by the following that the marriage of this unlucky but plucky couple was performed in Plymouth, Pa., and that joy again reigns supreme: Delbert A. Wakefield and Miss Emily C. Davis, of North Sanford [Broome Co., NY], left Afton Thursday morning, Nov. 12, via Carbondale to Plymouth, Pa., where they were united in marriage by Rev. O.L. Severson in the Methodist church at 8 o'clock. The bride was neatly attired in blue, trimmed with velvet, and carried a bouquet of carnations. They went as far as Wyoming that evening, where a large number of guests were in waiting to receive them. As they entered the hall, Baldwin's orchestra played Mendelshon's wedding march, after which refreshments were served to 40 guests. They remained as guests of their cousin for a few days, then went to Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Scranton, Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley, thence to LeRaysville to visit the groom's parents, after which they will return to their home. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Wakefield, of LeRaysville, and the bride is one of North Sanford's most esteemed young ladies. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Davis of North Sanford.
A quiet home wedding occurred in Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY] this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Teed. Their daughter, Miss Laura, was united in marriage to Mr. Ralph Corbin, son of D.W. Corbin, also of that place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Carr of Sidney Center. Only the relatives and a few friends were present. The bride's home was prettily trimmed for the occasion. Miss Lena Carrington of Afton was bridesmaid and Julien Corbin, a cousin of the groom, acted as best man. The wedding party was given an elaborate dinner, after which the bride and groom left for a week's visit in New York city.
Mr. Walter H. Carr of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss S. Jennie Wilson, of Camptown, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Tuesday, May 26th, by Rev. I.B. Wilson. The wedding ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride alone. Miss Wilson, who was a former teacher in the Afton academy for several years, is an accomplished and winsome young lady and her many friends in this place will rejoice that she is to make Afton her future home. Mr. Carr is among the most popular young men of our town and is employed by the D.&H. company as night operator at Nineveh Junction. The news of the marriage was a surprise ot everyone. The [Afton[ Enterprise joins with a large circle of friends in wishing them a bright and happy journey through life.
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