Friday evening, April 30, a large company gathered at the parsonage of the church to extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Henry T. Hill, upon their "silver wedding" anniversary. The affair was a complete surprise to the bride and groom, as was shown by the remarks of the pastor when he was asked "if he never had a wedding," his reply was "Not this time of year." The company rushed in upon the family without any announcement and took possession, bringing the "celebration" with them. After order had been restored, two little girls carried in the beautiful basket of flowers, and Professor Geo. Hubbard in a few humorous remarks announced to the "bride and groom" that they had come to stay for "two weeks," for the reason that "twenty-five years ago two weeks from tonight (May 14th) they had been pronounced "husband and wife," and that they have the continued love and affection of the whole church and congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Hill responded feelingly and in a very happy mood, and expressed themselves as highly gratified to know that their labor in the church and community is appreciated. The Basket of flowers carried in by the little girls and presented to bride and groom contained twenty-five silver dollars. The young ladies of the B.Y.P.U. furnished an served refreshments for the occasion and their part in the matter did much to brighten the evening's event. At ten o'clock the company dispersed leaving behind them "sincere good wishes"--The Oberlin (Ohio) News. [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]
A very pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William O. Sands on Watson street Wednesday, June 9, at 6 p.m., when their only daughter, Clara Evelyn, became the wife of Edwin Rogers Chamberlain. Rev. Yale Lyon performing the ceremony. Miss Mildred Woodruff of Sidney, played the wedding march. The bride was charmingly attired in white crepe de chine and carried a beautiful bouquet of white Kilarney roses. Miss Hester Ash was bridesmaid, carrying Kilarney Queen roses. Mr. Clinnon L. Munger of Oneonta was best man. The ceremony over, the happy couple received the congratulations of the guests which included only immediate friends of both families, after which the wedding party were ushered in the dining room where an elaborate lunch was served, Miss Ruth Eells and Miss Hester Ash serving, the bride's classmates at Unadilla High school. The table was beautifully decorated with lilies of the valley. The parlors festooned with pinksters and running pine bouquets of the same and pink peonies, color scheme throughout being pink and white. The gifts received were valuable and useful. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain were taken somewhere by automobile, at least part way and were followed by one or more autos. They will return after several days' trip and begin housekeeping in their newly furnished home. The bride and groom have been residents of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] for a number of years and well known, attended school together, graduated in the same class, both with hosts of friends who wish for them all that will tend to bring them happiness.--Unadilla Times [Bainbridge Republican, June 17, 1915]
On Thursday, July 29th, at four o'clock p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelley, occurred the marriage of his cousin, Miss Berdelia Purdy of Smithville to William E. Davis of Lake Ridge. At the appointed hour, with Mrs. Kelley at the piano, Mendelssohn's wedding march was softly rendered while the bridal party marched through the spacious hall into the east room which was tastefully trimmed with ferns and evergreens. Amid a bank of ferns and palms the young couple were united in marriage by Rev C. Jocelyn, pastor of the M.E. Church, the ring ceremony being used. Little Laura Porter was ring bearer and Clifford Porter was best man. After the service the guests were ushered to the dining room which was beautifully trimmed, the colors green and white predominating. A bountiful repast was served. Place cards were used representing bride with bridal veil hand painted by the grooms sister. After refreshments were served Mr. and Mrs. Davis were taken to Greene by automobile accompanied by friends, amid showers of confetti, old slippers, etc. Mr. and Mrs. Davis, after a short wedding trip, will return to his people, where a reception will be given them. Mrs. Davis is a highly esteemed young lady and a teacher for a number of years. Mr. Davis is a prominent farmer near Ithaca where they will make their future home. The best wishes of their many friends go with them. [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 5 , 1915]
Guilford [Chenango Co.., NY]: A quiet wedding took place on Wednesday evening, May 5th, at the Rectory of Christ Church, Guilford, when Miss Luella Irene Nash and Roland Joseph Winsor were married by Rev. Charles A. Eaton. The brothers of the groom were the only attendants. On Monday at 4 o'clock in company with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Shelton, they left town via Binghamton and Chicago for Great Falls, Montana, where they will reside for the present. Both bride and groom are well and favorably known in Guilford and the best wishes of a host of friends go with them in their western home. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton will reside with his brother, Fred Shelton, who went west some time ago, and is located on a ranch of 1100 acres. [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]
A license to marry as bee issued to James C. Scott and Sarah Lamphere, Norwich, Delaware Square, respectively. The interesting data on the license blank is the fact that the groom is 72 and the blushing bride is 87 years of age. [Bainbridge Republican, May 13, 1915]
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