Thursday, August 15, 2013

Marriages (August 15)

Miss Nettie A. Redfield and Mr. Joseph M. Shepherdson of Lestershire [Broome Co., NY] were married Wednesday evening, September 16, at the home of the bride's father, Lyman C. Redfield, Lestershire, Rev. Thomas Owen officiating.  About seventy guests were present.  There were dainty decorations, the ceremony being performed under a garland of evergreens and roses.  Palms and flowers were conspicuous throughout the house.  The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys Redfield, and the groomsman was Alvah Shepherdson.  The ushers were Miss Bessie Hawk of Lestershire and Mrs. Frank Sherwood of Binghamton.  Miss Grace Sherwood played the wedding march.  Little Master Harold Redfield, nephew of the bride, was flower boy, and little Miss Margery Wildey was ring bearer.  The bride was attired in a handsome gown of cream white silk, trimmed with silk insertion, and carried bridal roses.  The bridesmaid wore Nile green silk, trimmed with white chiffon and ribbons.  Miss Hawk wore a gown of white Persian lawn, trimmed in lace and insertion.  Following the ceremony an informal reception was held and a luncheon was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Shepherdson left on the 10:30 night train for New York city and other points.  They were the recipients of numerous and beautiful gifts.  From out of the city there were present relatives and friends from Bainbridge, Sidney, Masonville and Coventry.  Mr. Shepherdson was formerly a resident of Port Crane, but is now clerk in the Erie depot at Lestershire.  His bride formerly resided at Bainbridge.  They will reside at Lestershire Heights.--Binghamton Herald.  [Bainbridge Republican,, Sept. 24, 1903]

At high noon, today, (Wednesday) the marriage of Miss Lulu Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Briggs, to Mr. Robert Thomson, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on Main street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Henry Hill, pastor of the Baptist church, performed the ceremonies, the couple standing  beneath an arch of evergreens.  Immediate friends of the bride and groom were present and after the ceremonial rites, a grand feast was enjoyed.  The happy young couple left on train no. 7 this afternoon, for the Parlor City and other interesting points.  The wish of happiness and prosperity goes with them.

This evening will occur the marriage of Miss Martha Carr, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Carr, to Mr. Fred Chamberlin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Chamberlin.  The nuptial ceremonies will be performed by Rev. J.A. Davis, of the Hallstead Baptist church, at the home the bride's mother on Academy street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The young couple are held in the highest esteem by the citizens of Afton, and The Enterprise joins with their large circle of relatives and friends in wishing them a a long and happy life of usefulness and prosperity.  The happy couple depart on train No. 3 and will spend their honeymoon in Binghamton, Hallstead and Montrose.

Edward C. Hatch of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Libbie Saunders of this place were united in marriage Wednesday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Decker.  The ceremony, which was performed at high noon by Rev. F.E. Walton, was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom.  The bride was the recipient of many and beautiful presents, which showed the high esteem in which she was held by her friends.  After a short bridal tour Mr. and Mrs. hatch will reside on a farm near Bennettsville [Chenango Co., NY].

Mr. and Mrs. William M. Merrill celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at their home, 44 Main St., Afton, NY [Chenango Co.].  Friends and relatives of the couple visited them on the occasion in the afternoon and evening on Tuesday.  [published Jan. 19, 1952]

Mr. & Mrs. William M. Merrill


 

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