Saturday, September 7, 2013

Marriages (September 7)

Cards have been received in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] this week announcing the marriage of Miss Jane Thurston Guild of Cortland, and Joseph E. Packard, of Binghamton, the ceremony taking pace at the bride's home, on Monday, February 22.  Mrs. Packard resided in Bainbridge some years ago with her uncle, Rev. James Robinson, now deceased, who was rector of St. Peter's parish for seven years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 25, 1909]
 


Binghamton [Broome Co., NY]:  Miss Mildred Kershaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.J. Kershaw of Sherburne [Chenango Co. NY] and Charles W. Champ were married Saturday noon in Christ Episcopal church of Sherburne by the Rev. John Woessner, rector.  The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Champ, also of Sherburne.  They were attended by Miss Maude Martin, Johnson City, and Edward Baylis of Cooperstown, a cousin of Mr. Champ.  Donald Ryan of Kingston and George Dennis of Sherburne were ushers.  A wedding luncheon at the home of the bride's parents followed the ceremony.  The bride is a graduate of Oneonta Normal school and a member of the Agonian sorority.  She is now a departmental teacher in the George F. Johnson school in Endicott. The bridegroom is an alumnus of Marietta College and a member of Nu Phi and Phi Kappa Delta.  He is connected with an electrical business sin Sherburne. 
 
Miss Vina E. Francisco, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Francisco., 34 Lewis street, became the bride of Dudley H. Grow of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] Saturday.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D.C. Flynn of St. Mary's church.  Miss Katherine Wasson of Afton was maid of honor and Wayne Marrow of Syracuse was best man.  Following the ceremony a reception at the home of the bride's parents was attended by the members of the family and a few friends.  French marigolds decorated the bride's table.  The bride is a graduate of the Afton High school, and Roosevelt School of Nursing in New York city.  Mr. Grow is a graduate of the Afton High school and of the New York State School of Forestry at Wanekens.  Mr. and Mrs. Grow left for Wanekens, where the former is foreman in COC camp No. 62.  [LMD notation:  1935]

Miss Grace Bunnell, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K.E. Bunnell, was united in wedlock to George L. Foote, Jr., at the home of the bride's parents in Brooklyn, Wednesday, 24th inst.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. G.G. Perrine, of this village, an old friend of the bride's family.  The bride's gown was of white satin trimmed with Duchesse lace.  The wedding was followed by a reception, after which Mr. and Mrs. Foote left on their wedding tour.  The presents were numerous and costly, including a fine piano, bric-a-brac, cut glass and silver ware.  Mr. Foote gave his bride an artistically designed dagger which was set with diamonds and emeralds.  Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Foote will reside at 157 Hancock street, Brooklyn.  [Notation:  Oct. 1894]

The summer residence of Mr. and Mrs. K.E. Bunnell in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was the scene of a most brilliant social event, Wednesday evening, September 9th, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Maude, to Hiram S Whiting, of that place.  The ceremony as performed by the Rev. J.H. Lynch, of Christ Church, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives of the bride and groom.  The house was beautifully decorated with golden rod and ferns, the work of the young lady friends of the bride, and especial pains had been taken to make the event one long to be remembered.  Soon after seven o'clock the guests began to arrive and at the hour appointed for tying the nuptial knot the parlors were well filled.  At eight o'clock the rendering of the Wedding March by St. Lawrence & Curtis' orchestra, of Norwich, announced the coming of the bridal party consisting of the officiating clergyman, the ushers, Mr. Frank C. Merchant, of Hancock, and Mr. Will W. Nash, of Guilford, followed by the best man, Mr. George L. Foote, of Brooklyn, the maid of honor Miss Grace A. Bunnell, sister of the bride, and the bride leaning on the arm of the groom.  They took their place beneath an arch of evergreens and ferns, where the impressive marriage service of the Episcopal Church was read.  The bride was gorgeously attired in a gown of white faille francaise and embroidered chiffon, en train, with pearl trimming and diamond ornaments, she wore a tulle veil, fastened with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of "bride" roses.  The groom was in full dress.  Miss Grace Bunnell, the maid of honor, was dressed in cream silk, with turquoise and feather trimming, and carried a bouquet of marmot roses.  Following the ceremony the bride and groom received the congratulations and well wishes of the friends assembled, after which an elegant collation was served by caterer Lapham, of Utica.  The happy couple left the same evening for the Thousand Islands and other points of interest.  Many elegant and valuable presents show the high esteem in which the recipients are held.  The costumes of the ladies added greatly to the brilliancy of the scene.  Among them was a gown of delicate green, with pink brocade and silver trimming, en train with diamond ornaments, worn by the bride's mother; Mrs. Whiting, mother of the groom, wore a gray satin with black lace trimmings; Mrs. P.C. Whiting, white satin en train, Mrs. Hiram Cable, black lace; Miss Agness Bunnell, a dress of white cashmere; Miss Alice Hall, Nile green silk with silver trimming; Mrs. Walter Whipple, Lemon colored silk with pearl trimming and diamond ornaments; Mrs. Mary Hull, embroidered crepe de chene; Miss Ella Bradbury, Nile green tulle, Miss Callie Winsor, white silk with chiffon, Miss Wellie Bradbury, cream silk with ostrich feather trimming, Miss Eva Rowley, white cashmere and pink velvet; Mrs. R.M. Clark, light gray silk and red velvet, en train; Miss Lora Winsor, white cashmere.  Many of the gentlemen were in full dress.  After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Whiting will return to Guilford where they are to reside.  The bride is a most estimable young lady and the groom one of our rising young men, and they will be a valuable acquisition to our society....All will unite in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Whiting all the happiness that can possibly be crowded into life.  [Notation:  1891]

 

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