The wedding of Homer E. Hodge, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Ethel Proutey of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], which occurred at the home of the bride's parents in the latter place on Thursday, June 3, 1909, was a very pretty event. The contracting parties were attended to their marriage by the brother of the bride, Mr. Earl Proutey, and a cousin, Miss Bessie Elwell, of Rockdale. The bride was attired in white and carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Elwell, carried a sweet bunch of lilies of the valley. On account of the serious illness of a sister, the wife of Rev. Mr. Dickens, of Lavonia, the wedding was attended only by immediate relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Proutey will reside in Bainbridge where the groom has always lived. Many friends extend best wishes for a long and happy life to the newly wedded couple. [Bainbridge Republican, June 10, 1909]
Cupid finally got after town clerk John H. O'Conner, who has been rather indifferent since the marriage license law went into effect, and he got a move on last week with the result that Gilbert J. Stratton, the Fort Hill grocer, has the honor of being the first townsman to procure a marriage license in Oxford [Chenango Co., NY]. Mr. Stratton and Miss Emma Montgomery were married Saturday evening at his residence on Merchant street, by the Rev. R.A. Gates of the Baptist church. [Notation: April 1908]
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Taft, on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1908, their daughter, Miss Grace Emma, was married to Mr. Clifford Edwin Greene, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], by the Rev. A.W. Cooper, of Greene. Promptly at high noon the bride and groom preceded by the bride's sister, Miss Cora A. Taft, as maid of honor and Floyd Hotchkiss as best man, entered the parlor and took the solemn vows which made them man and wife. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present. At the close of the ceremony a delightful dinner was served. The bride graduated from Lowell's Business College, Binghamton, in 1907, and the groom is a graduate of Cornell University in the class of 1905. The happy couple start on life's journey with bright prospects, and their many friends wish them an abundance of prosperity and success.
Wednesday, December 6, 1911, occurred the marriage of Charles Wylie Pierce of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Clara Salisbury, daughter of Mrs. Ambrose Salisbury of this town. The ceremony was performed at high noon by Rev. R.S. Warrender of Coventry at the home of the bride's brother, Cleon Salisbury. The bursts were only the immediate families of the bride and groom. The wedding cake was baked by the bride's mother, who is 80 years of age. Mrs. Pierce is a well known lady of the eastern part of the town and many friends wish her much joy. Mrs. Pierce has purchased the R.J Davies place on Caswell street in Afton, where they will reside on return from their wedding journey.
Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]: The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Van Woert was the home of a charming wedding at noon on Wednesday when their daughter, Miss Virginia Annette Van Woert, and Carl Willard Mangol, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] were married. Preceding the ceremony, Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Mrs. Olin Pierce. Miss Mary Van Woert sang "O Promise Me" and a march from Tannhauser played by Mrs. Pierce at the entrance of the bridal party. The impressive ring service of the Methodist church was used Rev. G.E. VanWoert of Candor, uncle of the bride, performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. George Summerson. The bride was gowned in white Swiss embroidery and lace. The maid of honor, Miss Miriam Walters, wore blue silk. Lewis A. Van Woert, brother of the bride, was best man and little Helen Pierce was the ring bearer. A four course wedding breakfast was served to 90 guests. The presents were many and beautiful, consisting of silver, linen, china and furniture. The color scheme of the decorations was green and white, the decorations consisting of roses, ferns and green and white ribbons. Mr. Mangold is a valued employee of Bates laundry. Miss Van Woert is a nurse and is highly respected and well known in Coventry and adjoining towns. Mr. and Mrs. Mangold left on the evening train for Binghamton, where they have their home furnished and awaiting them. [Notation: 1911]
Miss Bernice Banta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Banta of 16 The Arena, and Dr. Carl S. Benson of 109 Murray Street were married yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Centenary Methodist Church. Palms, white gladioli and lighted tapers decorated the church and a program of wedding music was played by Mrs. Ethel Depew, who also accompanied Miss Marjorie Lamb, soloist. The Rev. Robert P. Kellerman officiated. Mrs. Olive Bryant and Miss Florence Banta, sisters of the bride, were her attendants, and Dr. Al Levitt of Buffalo was best man for Dr. Benson, Ushers were Harry Coward of Buffalo, Dr. Charles Squires, Dr. Eugene Casey and James Minehan. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was gowned in white lace made in princess style with long train, fitted bodies, leg-of-mutton sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Her fingertip length veil of tulle was attached to a coronet headdress, and she carried a bouquet of white roses and baby's breath. Her attendants were gowned alike in pink chiffon made with full skirt, shirred bodice, short puffed sleeves and sweetheart neckline. Their shoulder length veils were held by wreaths of blue delphinium, and they carried bouquets of pink roses and blue delphinium. Sandra Bryant, niece of the bride, was flower girl. She wore blue chiffon with floral headdress and carried a colonial bouquet of blue and pink sweet peas, pink carnations and baby's breath. Charles Bryant, the bride's nephew, was ring bearer. Mrs. Banta, the bride's mother, wore a dress having black chiffon skirt and figured top, a black picture hat, and orchid corsage. Mrs. Ruth Coville, sister of the bridegroom, was attired in pink mousseline de soie with matching accessories. Her corsage was also of orchids. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Monday Afternoon Clubhouse. A tiered wedding cake centered the bride's table. Other decorations were arrangements of laurel, and white tapers in silver candelabra. Dr. and Mrs. Benson left on a short wedding trip, and upon their return, will reside at 109 Murray Street. For traveling the bride chose a brown and white print with white linen jacket, white accessories and corsage of talisman roses....[LMD notation: 1942]
Mrs. Bernice (Banta) Benson
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