At West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Tuesday evening, Oct. 20th, Marion Weeks was pleasantly reminded of the fact that just 59 years ago he was given birth in this land of the free and home of the brave. Mr. Weeks was considerably surprised, not to think he had a birthday, but first to see about 30 guests assembling at his house and when they were all assembled numerous presents were distributed. This part of the ceremony being carried out, the guests were invited into the parlor where was found Mr. Weeks' youngest son, Leslie, and Miss Gena Aylsworth, daughter of Henry Aylsworth, and it was soon learned that the preacher was also present. All having taken their positions, standing in a circle around the room, there to the astonishment of all except the mother, Mr. Weeks and Miss Aylsworth were made man and wife by Rev. J.H. Watrous of Coventry, who wished the newly wedded couple a happy and prosperous life and then introduced Mr. and Mrs. Weeks to the guests. After receiving numerous congratulations the company repaired to another room where a bountiful repast was served. Thus pleasantly closed the 59th birthday of Marion Weeks, in connection with the very pretty wedding of his youngest son, Leslie. [Notation: 1896]
A brilliant social event in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] was the marriage of Miss Wellie Bradbury to Mr. Theodore Willsey of this place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bradbury, Wednesday, evening, Oct. 4th. The house was profusely decorated with potted plants and cut flowers. Soon after five o'clock the guests began to arrive, and at the hour appointed for the tying of the nuptial knot the parlors were well filled. At six o'clock the rendering of the wedding march by St. Lawrence's Orchestra, of Norwich, announced the coming of the bridal party, and the ceremony was performed by Rev. George G. Perrine in a most impressive manner. The ushers were Mr. Burton Willsey of Syracuse, brother of the groom, and Frank Gilbert of Albany, Miss Viola Willsey, sister of the groom, and Miss Grace Bunnell of Brooklyn, acted as bridesmaids. The bride was beautifully attired in a gown of white bengaline, elaborately trimmed with point lace and carried a white kid prayer book. The gown was in full dress. The bridesmaids Miss Viola Willsey, was attired in a pink brocade silk with chiffon, and Miss Grace Bunnell in white silk with Nile green trimmings, and carried bouquets of roses Following the ceremony the bride and groom received the congratulations of their many friends, after which an elegant collation was served by caterer Lapham of Utica. Fine music was discoursed by the orchestra throughout the evening giving those who wished an opportunity to indulge in the merry dance. The bride and groom left the same evening for Niagara Falls, Chicago and other places of interest. Many elegant and costly gifts show the high esteem in which the recipients are held. After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Willsey will return to Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] where they are to reside....[Notation: 1893]
A pretty wedding occurred Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the First Methodist Episcopal Church when Coralyn Whitney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whitney of Bixby Street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Russell Rose, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Rose of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony as performed by the Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the church. The bride was attired in white satin with tulle veil and carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses. The maid of honor was Miss Florence Phillips of Oneonta, who wore a flowered chiffon with yellow and green accessories. She carried an old fashioned colonial bouquet. The flower girl was Joyce Anne Dobson of Carthage. She was dressed in orchid and white organdie and carried a basket of rosebuds. The ushers were Edson Barnes and Gage Barnes of Carthage, and Max Stevens of this village, all cousins of the bride. Miss Jean Westcott of this village was at the organ and preceding the ceremony gave a recital. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents on Bixby Street, with the immediate relatives of the bride and groom present. The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and the State Normal School at Oneonta and since her graduation ha been a teacher in the public schools of Oneonta. The groom attended Oneonta High School and at present is connected with the Endicott Johnson shoe store in Norwich. ]LMD notation: 1936]
Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]: The marriage of Miss T. Ruth Empt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Empt, to Howard Smith Burlison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burlison of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] took place at 9 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents on West Main Street. The Rev. H.C. Buckingham, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated. Preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Mary Empt, sister of the bride, lighted the several tapers which formed part of the decoration and the impressive service was read by candlelight in front of an arch of yellow lilies, syringe and evergreen. The couple was attended by Arthur Green of 74 Hanover Street, Springfield, Mass. and Miss Dorothy Lee of Unadilla. [LMD notation: 1934]
A pretty wedding occurred Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the First Methodist Episcopal Church when Coralyn Whitney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Whitney of Bixby Street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Russell Rose, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Rose of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony as performed by the Rev. Jesse Dickerson, pastor of the church. The bride was attired in white satin with tulle veil and carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses. The maid of honor was Miss Florence Phillips of Oneonta, who wore a flowered chiffon with yellow and green accessories. She carried an old fashioned colonial bouquet. The flower girl was Joyce Anne Dobson of Carthage. She was dressed in orchid and white organdie and carried a basket of rosebuds. The ushers were Edson Barnes and Gage Barnes of Carthage, and Max Stevens of this village, all cousins of the bride. Miss Jean Westcott of this village was at the organ and preceding the ceremony gave a recital. A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents on Bixby Street, with the immediate relatives of the bride and groom present. The bride is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School and the State Normal School at Oneonta and since her graduation ha been a teacher in the public schools of Oneonta. The groom attended Oneonta High School and at present is connected with the Endicott Johnson shoe store in Norwich. ]LMD notation: 1936]
Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY]: The marriage of Miss T. Ruth Empt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Empt, to Howard Smith Burlison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burlison of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] took place at 9 o'clock Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents on West Main Street. The Rev. H.C. Buckingham, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church, officiated. Preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Mary Empt, sister of the bride, lighted the several tapers which formed part of the decoration and the impressive service was read by candlelight in front of an arch of yellow lilies, syringe and evergreen. The couple was attended by Arthur Green of 74 Hanover Street, Springfield, Mass. and Miss Dorothy Lee of Unadilla. [LMD notation: 1934]
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