Saturday, July 20, 2013

Marriages (July 20)

Aaron Lathrop, a wealthy citizen of Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY], and a prominent politician of the county, was married Monday morning at the bride's home in Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], to Mary E. Travis, widow of Dr. Travis of Masonville. Rev. J.E.Vassar of Bainbridge performed the ceremony.  The bridal couple left on the morning train for Albany.  Mr. Lathrop has a pleasant home in Bennettsville to which to take his bride and we wish both many years of life and happiness.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 4, 1899]

The residence of the bride's parents Wednesday evening, June 30th, Miss Cora Belle Foote, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U.H. Foote, was married to George R. Burlison.  Miss Dell Foote, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, the groomsman was Fred Burlison, brother of the groom.  Promptly at 7:30 o'clock the bridal party entered the room to the strains of Mendelssoln's wedding march and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. T.F. Hall of Binghamton, the couple standing under an evergreen arch.  Cut flowers and evergreens were also used profusely in decorating the rooms, which looked very pretty.  There were 50 invited guests present....The bride has many friends in Bainbridge and the groom is one of our most energetic young farmers.  Mr. and Mrs. Burlison have the best wishes of all.  [Notation:  1897]

A very pleasing and happy wedding took place at Masonville [Delaware Co., NY] on Wednesday evening, June 16th.  The contracting parties were Laverne Butts, the third and youngest son of Charles Butts, to Miss Clara Randall, the oldest daughter of Delos Randall.  the wedding took place at the bride's home one mile east of Masonville.  The officiating minister was Rev. Joshua Brandle, pastor of the M.E. church.  [Notation:  1897]

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