Friday, August 2, 2013

Marriages (August 2)

Mr. James N. Wilking and Miss Lois A. Lowman, daughter of Mrs. Fannie S. Lowman, Chemung street, were married at the church of the Redeemer at 10:30 o'clock this morning.  Mrs. Charles Haupt presided at the organ.  The opening of the processional wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal party.  The ushers, Messrs. Harry Lowman, Clare Welch, Ray Lowman and George Wilking, entered first followed by the maid of honor, Miss Elizabeth Hovey of Bainbridge.  Lastly came the bride accompanied by her brother, Seymour Lowman of Elmira.  At the altar they were met by the groom and the best man, Arch Wilking, brother of the groom.  The Episcopal wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Robert Bell.  The bridal party departed from the alter while the Lohengrin wedding march was rendered.  A reception and wedding breakfast was tendered to the immediate relatives and out of town guests at the bride's home immediately after the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Wilking left this noon for a wedding trip in Easton, Allentown and vicinity.  Upon their return they will reside at the groom's home on Elmer Ave.  The bride wore a brown tailor made gown with cream white yoke.  She wore a brown hat trimmed with white, and carried a prayer book.  The maid of honor's gown and hat were of blue, trimmed with white.  She carried a bouquet of red carnations.  The church and residence were trimmed with holly and flowers.  Mr. Wilking is a machinist in the Lehigh Valley shops.  He is secretary of the Wilbur Hook and Ladder company is well and favorably known throughout the community.  Mrs. Wilking has won the esteem of many friends during the few years of her residence in this place. They were favored with many choice gifts from their friends and relatives.   - Sayre [PA], Dec. 20.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 27, 1899]

[Lena Lowman - Herman L. Bolich]:  It was a handsome evening wedding and the local paper of that day gives a fine notice.  There were four ushers and four little flower girls in the march to the alter.  Some further details are:  "They were prettily dressed in white and carried a flower covered frame.  Then came the maid of honor, Miss Lois Lowman, a twin sister of the bride.  She wore a dress of white over pink silk and carried a beautiful bouquet of chrysanthemums.  The bride followed attended by her brother, Seymour Lowman, Esq., of Elmira.  The bride's gown was of white silk trimmed with lace and orange blossoms.  The long bridal veil was held with a cluster of orange blossoms.  She carried a bouquet of bridal roses and wore a pretty brooch, which was the gift of the groom.  The room filled with elegant presents bespoke the popularity and the friendship which the bride enjoys.  Mr. Bolich is one of Sayre's most prominent young business men.  He is the junior partner in the hardware firm of Bolich Bros.  His bride, while having lived here but a few years, has the regard of all who know her.  She was engaged in the Kindergarten work until recently.  They did not leave on a wedding trip, but will remain here and within a few days will occupy their handsome new residence on Elmer Ave., which is just being completed." [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 27, 1899]

Miss Emma A. Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howe of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] was married Wednesday evening, Jan 4th at her parents' home to Mr. Fred E. Burlison of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. J.E. Vassar performed the ceremony.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 11, 1899]

Afton [Chenango Co., NY]:  The marriage of Harry Butts and Miss Lulu Davis of Oneonta, the parties who were married in Afton about a year ago, has been annulled because the young people were not of legal age.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1899]

Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]  Lulu, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Case, was married last Wednesday evening at her parents' home to Mr. Walter Meiner of Sidney.  Rev. Mr. Hill of the M.E. church was the acting clergyman.  [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 18, 1899]
 
 Married After 6 Days--Eli Don't Wait:  Eli Rogers of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], who gained a little notoriety over two years ago by procuring a wife through advertising in the Chenango Telegraph, lost his wife two weeks ago.  She was wife No. 2 or 3.  But Eli is a hustler for he was married again Monday morning, Jan. 23, just six days after his late wife's death to Miss Theresa Hardy of Unadilla.  The Telegraph offered its services again, but Eli saved his advertising fee and hunted up a maiden without help.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Feb. 1, 1899]

It turns out that the Eli Rogers-Hardy marriage of Unadilla which took place two weeks since, six days after the death of Roger's wife, is not legally endorsed by a revenues' stamp upon the certificate.  The bride hangs on to the certificate--will not give it up for stamping.  It is said the citizens of Unadilla denounce the marriage and censure the clergyman who performed the ceremony.  He is not one of the regular preachers of Unadilla.  [Bainbridge Republican,  Feb. 8, 1899]
 

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