Marriages (October 15)

The first autumnal wedding of the season occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Dedrick last evening, when their daughter, Nina Louise, was united in marriage to Wilber Davis McNitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson J. McNitt of South Oxford [Chenango Co.,  NY].  There were 125 guests present.  The house decorations throughout were princess pine and autumn leaves, giving a pretty autumn effect.  The ceremony took place in the parlor under a canopy of evergreens and autumn leaves.  The maid of honor was Miss Bertha Clinton of Halstead, Pa.  The bridesmaids were Misses Gertrude Frost, Gertrude Tew, Ethel Tafft, Charlotte Lewis and Clara Gifford of Oxford and Miss Adda Long of Guilford.  The flower girl was little Miss Dorothy Gates.  The ushers were C. Linn Stone of Norwich and John Sweenburg, while Addison Benedict of Norwich acted in the capacity of best man.  At 8:30 o'clock the wedding party were ushered in to the strains of the Lohengren wedding march, played by Mrs. C. Linn Stone of Norwich, who presided at the piano. Nearing the arch, the ushers and bridesmaids with strings of evergreens and autumn leaves made a pathway for the flower girls who was followed by the bride and the maid of honor. At the arch the bride was met by the groom and best man.  The bride was given away by her father, and the nuptial knot was tied and solemnized by Rev Charles DuBois Broughton, rector of St. Paul's church. The bride was attired in white mouseline, trimmed with brocaded medallions, and carried bridal roses.  The maid of honor was attired in white French batiste, and carried pink roses.  The maids of honor were attired in dresses of different tints, giving a rainbow effect.  The bride's gift to the maid of honor was a pearl brooch.  The groom's gift to the best man and ushers were ... stick pins.  Following the wedding a collation was served by Mrs. Kahl, and the bridal couple left on the midnight train for a trip to New York and other points.  Both bride and groom are well known in Oxford, where they have lived all their lives.  Mrs. McNitt has been identified with the active work in the Sunday school and junior Auxiliary of St. Paul's church.  She is a graduate of the Academy, and is highly esteemed.  Mr. McNitt is recognized as one of the best young men in the town, and a host of friends extend to him and his wife their best wishes.  The couple were the recipients of many beautiful wedding gifts....[Notation:  October 1908]

 

Mrs. Minnie Haynes Westcott and Clayton Eugene Bennett were married Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the home of the bride on North street Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].  the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F.O. Belden, assisted by the Rev. Dr. L.M.S. Hayes.  Miss Minnita Westcott and Miss Jessie Mae Bennett were the bridesmaids, and Miss Marion Bennett acted as ring bearer.  The ushers were Benjamin Burton Bennett and Melvin De Ver Westcott.  The wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Miss Helen Burtis as the bridal party entered the parlors where the ceremony was performed.  The rooms were decorated with palms, flowers and greenery.  The bride wore a beautiful gown of white silk and carried white roses.  About thirty guests were present at the ceremony and wedding dinner which followed.  The bride gave to her bridesmaids gold bracelets and to Miss Burtis a pearl pin.  To the ushers were given pearl stick pins.  Mr. and Mrs. Bennett left last night for a wedding trip, after which they will make their home in Binghamton.  Both are well known in the business circles of the city--Republican.  Mrs. Bennett is a daughter of the late E.M. Haynes of Oxford, and her friends here extend wishes for her future happiness.  [Notation:  October 1908]

 

At the residence of Mathew F. Smith April 22, 1908, occurred the marriage of his only daughter, Estella A., to Hubert W. Hodge, the ceremony being performed by Rev. A.C. Dodge of Coventryville.  Both are highly respected young people, well and favorably known.  May success attend them in all future vicissitudes of their life, and heartiest congratulations are extended them by many.

 

Wednesday, May 6, 1908, at high noon occurred the marriage of Miss Carrie Webb to Page Stillwell, Jr., of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. George Webb.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. I.J. Smith in the presence of friends and relatives.  The bride was the recipient of many fine presents...

 

A quiet wedding took place Wednesday, June 10, at the home of the bride's parents, the contracting parties being Mr. Fred M. Ketchum and Miss Flossie A. Finch.  The ceremony was performed in a cozy nook in the parlor, trimmed with evergreens, ferns and daisies, Rev. H.T. Hill officiating.  Only a few of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom were present.  After the ceremony and congratulations a sumptuous dinner was served.  The bride was the recipient of some valuable presents.  The happy couple took the 3:18 p.m. train for Niagara Falls and other points.  After returning they will make their home at Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].  Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum have a large circle of friends who extend best wishes and congratulations.  [Notation:  1908]