The marriage of Miss Josephine Martha Priest, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Priest of Bainbridge, to Mr. George Euclair Whitman of Morris, N.Y [Otsego Co.]. was solemnized this afternoon at 5 o'clock, in the First Baptist church of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. J.T. Barber of Walton, N.Y., a former pastor of the church. Numerous invitations had been issued for the church, and for sometime before the ceremony the church began to fill, and the ushers, Maurice B. Gilbert, Louis D. Lindgren, Sterling F. Higley, and William H. Fletcher, were kept busy seating the guests. The interior of the church with its lavish decorations, its hanging festoons of bunting in white, yellow and lavender, caught up by hugh bunches of chrysanthemums, its evergreens thickly interwoven with the same flowers, the brilliant lights, and the music, and the procession of youth marching to the altar, contributed one of the prettiest scenes witnessed at a wedding in Bainbridge in a long time. The bridal party was met at the door of the auditorium by the ushers, who preceded it to the altar. Prof. George R. Greene, principal of the Morris High School, was best man and Miss Arlie Marsh ,a teacher in the Bainbridge High School, was bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed with affectionate regard by the clergyman, who had known both bride and groom from childhood. Miss Minnie VanCott was the organist. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white silk, trimmed with white passementerie on chiffon, moire ribbon and rhine stone ornaments, and carried a bouquet of roses. The bridesmaid wore a handsome dress of light blue silk, trimmed with white lace and moire ribbons, and carried also a bouquet of roses. A reception at the pleasant home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Priest on West Main street followed the marriage services and relatives and intimate friends repaired thither to offer congratulations. The same beautiful designs in decoration prevailed throughout all the rooms as were so noticeable in the church. The nook in the front parlor dedicated to the newly wedded was specially attractive, there being a background of evergreens studded with chrysanthemums, and on either side were tall artimitia plants covered with countless white blossoms. These plants were contributed by the mother of the groom, Mrs. Whitman. The supper room partook of the uniform character of adornment and was complete in refined hospitality. The presents were many and valuable, significant of the high esteem with which both bride and groom are regarded. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Whitman has been one of unusual interest to all classes of people in Bainbridge. The social standing of the parties, their worth and popularity, won for them expressions of warmest praise and predictions of a happy future. The bride is a daughter of one of the leading merchants of Bainbridge, and has been a resident of this village from her birth. She was educated in the High School of Bainbridge, graduated in 1893, and has, for four years, been a member of the faculty, her services as teacher being highly valued by both officers and pupils. Mrs. Whitman was also an enthusiastic worker for the church. Mr. Whitman is the son of Mr. Harvey W. Whitman an active business man of Bainbridge, and is a successful and prosperous young man. He is cashier of the First National Bank of Morris, which position he has held for three years, and is also one of its directors. Previous to his removal to Morris he was associated with different business firms in Bainbridge, notably the First National Bank, and his connections in each instance were most commendable. Mr. and Mrs. Whitman will leave this evening upon the 7:47 train for a trip of two weeks, visiting Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit and Chicago, before their return. They will be at home in Morris to receive their friends, after Dec. 1st.....[Notation: Nov. 3, 1897]
Miss Leona Snow, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], became the bride of Rae L. Ellis, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Rae A. Ellis, of Bristol, Pa., New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, at 8 o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Versa Newman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Milton Dubrick, pastor of the Methodist Church of Sidney. The couple was attended by Miss Ruth Snow, sister of the bride, and Dewey Ellis, of the Coat Guards, of Philadelphia, brother of the groom. The bride wore a street-length dress of Navy blue crepe and carried a corsage of white sweet peas. Her attendant wore a street-length dress of Navy blue crepe with a corsage of pink roses. A luncheon was served immediately following the ceremony to friends and relatives, after which the couple left for a brief trip. They will reside with her mother for the present. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 6, 1944]
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eldred observed their golden wedding anniversary on Sept. 12, 1956, at their home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were all present. Three large yellow and white cakes, punch, ice cream, sandwiches and coffee were served.
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Eldred
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