Friday, July 5, 2013

Marriages (July 5)

A very pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Y. Humphrey on Wednesday evening, August 20, when their daughter, Clara Sophia was united in marriage with Mr. Freeman Marvin Bennett.  Promptly at eight o'clock the bridal party entered the parlor and took their positions before a bank of ferns and flowers, and in the presence of a happy company, comprising their immediate families, this highly esteemed young couple repeated the matrimonial vows which were sealed by the usual band of gold, and the Rev. Charles D. Reed declared the twain to be one in the social relationship of man and wife.  Miss Emma L. Cooley of Wiscoy, N.Y., a niece of the groom, acted as bridesmaid and Harry P. Humphrey, the bride's brother, was groomsman.  The rooms were tastefully decorated with sweet peas, ferns and running vines.  The bride and groom wore white sweet peas and the attendants pink ones.  After the ceremony a bountiful wedding supper was served in the dining room, the tables also being daintily decorated with sweet peas and ferns.  A goodly number of presents were given, including besides beautiful and useful article of silverware and furniture, a considerable sum of money.  The contracting parties are popular young people of Bainbridge and have a host of friends who unite in congratulations and well wishes.  Miss Humphrey was a member of the class of 1900 of Bainbridge High school and is also a member of the Presbyterian Church of this village.  Mr. Bennett is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Z. Bennett who reside on the East Side, and is connected in business affairs with his father under the firm name of Bennett & Son.  We are pleased to note that Mr. and Mrs. Bennett will make their home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 28, 1902]

A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Haven of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], Sunday morning, when their daughter, Miss Elizabeth A. Haven, was united in marriage with Mr. Augustus S. Beatman. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E.E. Pearce of Morris, the bride and groom leaving on the ten o'clock train for Albany from whence they travel to Boston where they will reside this winter.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Beatman are among Afton's esteemed young people and the best wishes of a large circle of friends will follow them.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 4, 1902]

Miss Edna Sejersen of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sejersen, and John H. Burke, were united in marriage by the Rev. Father Francis Zimmer of St. John, The Evangelist, Church, in the rectory on Saturday, Sept. 8, at 12 o'clock.  The bride was attended by Miss Marie Burke, sister of Mr. Burke, and John Greisner was the best man.  Immediately after the ceremony, a reception was held at Long River inn in Unadilla, after which the couple left for a motor trip through northern New York State and Canada.  Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Burke will live in Brooklyn.  Mr. Burke is an accountant for the Johns-Manville Corp.  The reception was attended by a large group of friends and relatives from Bainbridge, as well as a  number of out-of-town guests..., [LMD notation:  1938]

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