Saturday, August 24, 2013

Marriages (August 24)

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  A quiet, but very pretty wedding took place last Wednesday noon, when Miss Alice Ensworth and Harry Hubbard were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Ives, about a mile and a half from this village.  The ceremony was performed at noon by Rev. A.C. Salls under an arch of evergreens and roses in front of potted plants.  The bride, who is a niece of Mrs. Ives, was attired in a handsome gown of white and wore roses.  The wedding march was played by Mrs. Thomas Hubbard and the bridal party was attended by two small nieces of the groom as flower girls.  Twenty-two guests were present, including the immediate friends of the bride and groom.  A wedding luncheon was served at one o'clock and Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard left at four p.m. for a trip to Oswego.  After their return Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Ives.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 11, 1911]

A pretty wedding occurred here Wednesday, October 11, 1911, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M.G. Hill, when their daughter, Miss Belle, and Steven Leroy Prime, of Springfield, Mass., were married at 5 p.m., the Rev. L.L. Weller of Bainbridge, officiating.  Thirty relatives and friends were present, those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. George Stratton of Oxford, Mrs. Keith Brooks of Norwich, Mrs. E.J. Todd and daughter, Clara, of Unadilla, who acted as bridesmaid, with George Stratton of Oxford, as best man.  Mrs. P.A. Hayes presided at the organ, a sister of the bride, Miss Erma, and Miss Margery Gregory acted as ribbon girls, carrying a chain of evergreens in advance of the bride, to a corner of the parlor, which was banked with autumn leaves and evergreens, where she was joined by Mr. Prime and best man, Rev. Weller leading.  The color scheme of red and green formed the decorations of the rooms and luncheon, which was dainty and elaborate, prettily served by the Misses Ruth Merrill and Lillie Reed.  Following the luncheon and congratulations of the company, the newly married couple left in auto for Nineveh Junction.  After a few days spent in Boston and vicinity they will leave for Worcester, their future home.  Mrs. Prime is a native of Afton, favorably and well known by hosts of friends who extends best wishes and congratulations for their future welfare and happiness.  the gifts many and beautiful in evidence of the love and esteem of her many friends.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 19, 1911]

A very pretty wedding of a popular Bainbridge couple took place on New Year's Day in the Syracuse University Chapel, Syracuse, when Miss Marian Ryfun, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ryfun, of Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], and Arlo Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa., were united in marriage.  The Rev. Corey Klinetob, father of the bridegroom, performing the ceremony and was assisted by the Dean of the University Chapel, Dr. William Powers.  The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attired in a beautiful gown of white faille with floor length train with matching tiara and carried a bouquet of white roses.  Attending her were three sisters, Miss Anne Ryfun, of Syracuse; and Mrs. June Ryfun, of Syracuse; and Miss Dorothee Ryfun, of Florida, bridesmaids.  The maid of honor wore a gown of pink lace and carried red roses, the bridesmaids were gowned in blue lace and had bouquets of yellow roses.  All three wore Juliet caps.  The bride's mother wore dusty pink with a corsage of green orchids.  Included in the bridal party were Lynn Klinetob, of Bainbridge, best man; the Rev. Hugh Klinetob, of Scranton, Pa., brothers of the bridegroom; and John Ryfun, of Syracuse, ushers; and Master Terry Klinetob, five-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Klinetob, ring bearer.  Mrs. Klinetob is teacher of English in the local Bainbridge High School and Mr. Klinetob is employed in the Casein laboratory here.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Klinetob are university graduates with A.B. degrees, the former being graduated in 1941 from Drew University and the latter from Syracuse University in the same year.  Upon graduating from the University, Mrs. Klinetob spent a year teaching in a private school before coming to Bainbridge last term.  Following a brief wedding trip through western Pennsylvania, Mr. and Mrs. Klinetob are at home to their friends in a Bixby street apartment.  The congratulations and best wishes of the community are extended to the young people.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 7, 1943]
 
Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dairius Murray, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], occurred the marriage of their son, Donald Murray, and Ardene V. McMullen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McMullen, also of Guilford.  The Rev. Charles Dempsey officiated.  The attending couple were Mildred Fowler of Center Village, and Leon Merritt, of Nineveh.  Mr. Murray is employed at the Casein Plant in Bainbridge.  Both are popular young people and friends extend congratulations. [Bainbridge News & Republican, Feb. 18, 1943] 
 
George I. Horton of New York city and Miss Belle Jeanette, also of New York were united in marriage Tuesday, June 2, 1896, and arrived in Bainbridge yesterday afternoon for a week's visit with his parents, Rev. and Mrs. George D. Horton.  George I. Horton has held a responsible position with the Metropolitan life insurance company in New York for the past three years, having lately received a promotion in his work.  Mr. Horton has many friends in this vicinity who will give himself and bride a hearty welcome.  They will reside at 443 W. 23d street, New York and will be "at home" after June 20th. 

A social event of considerable importance, especially to the Methodist Episcopal congregation and to the family of its pastor, Rev. Mr. Queal, took place in this village on Wednesday of this week.  Mr. Queal's two daughters were married on that day in the M.E. church, as the notes of invitation read, Mattie to E. Bradley Meaker, and Alice to George B. Benedict.  The outside surroundings were a beautiful day, a rich profusion of flowers arranged in taste and beauty, a crowded audience, many and valuable presents from friends near and far, with the accompaniments of smiles and tears peculiar to such an occasion.  The ceremony was performed by the father of the brides, assisted by his brother, the Rev. Dr. Queal , of Canandaigua.  The ushers were Arthur D. Queal, of Troy, and S.M. Johnson, of Greene.  A large number of guests were present from abroad.  After the church services a reception was given and collation served at the house of the pastor, after which the newly married couples left on the afternoon train to spend some time among their friends.  Mr. Meaker is a resident of South Bethlehem, Pa., where he is teaching in a preparatory school of the Lehigh University.  Mr. Benedict is a resident of Plymouth, N.Y., a graduate of the class of '81 of the Wesleyan University, of Middletown, Conn.  The best wishes of many friends go with them all in this new departure in the journey of life--Windsor Standard.    [Notation:  1881]

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