Saturday, January 15th, 1916, was the scene of a very pleasant social function which took place at the spacious home of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Stead. About 70 friends and relatives gathered there to celebrate the 25th wedding anniversary of their marriage. The day was all that could be desired both indoors and out, as the home was full of mirth and the weather was the finest. At an early hour the guests began to arrive, and as Mr. Stead returned from the creamery who should confront him but several big loads of his old acquaintances, who were making themselves really at home, which was indeed a surprise both to him and Mrs. Stead. The hours were spent in social chat and playing of games until the ladies who were well known for their culinary tactics provided a most sumptuous and appetizing dinner to which all did ample justice. The afternoon was spent in song with Mrs. E.L. Jeffery and Mrs. A.C. Wilcox presiding at the organ which was much enjoyed by all, after which the company was called together and in his usual pleasing manner the Rev. E.L. Jeffery in behalf of those present presented to Mr. and Mrs. Stead a substantial sum of money, which goes to show the high esteem in which the recipients were held. The day passed altogether too quickly and at the proper time the company dispersed to their several homes, all wishing Mr. and Mrs. Stead many happy returns of the day. [Bainbridge Republican, Jan. 20, 1916]
The nuptial gates stood ajar at eleven o'clock this morning and there entered into wedlock Miss M. Frances Freiot, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Mr. Frank B Gilbert, of Albany. The interior of St. Peter's church, trimmed and adorned with all the beauty of nature's fairest embellishments, filled with the aroma of the choicest flowers, and echoing with the cadence of mellow and delicate song, witnessed one of her prettiest wedding scenes, made tender by the presence of a large number of guests, united in the expression of joy and good wishes. At eleven o'clock the Ladies Quartet of Binghamton, under the leadership of Mrs. Ostrander, began to sing the "Bridal Chorus" by Lohengrin. The bridal party moved slowly up the center aisle of the church. The ushers, Leroy Topping, of Washington, Chas. Kennedy, of Kingston, A.F. Gilbert, of Binghamton, and Charles Gilbert, Bainbridge, both brothers of the groom, were followed by the little flower girl Margaret Bostwick, dressed in white swiss, and the maid of honor Miss Alice Freiot, pretty in a robe of white swiss, trimmed with Dresden ribbons; then came the bride, attired in a visiting costume of gobelin velour trimmed in white guipure. She was escorted by her brother-in-law, Dr. H.D. Copley. The groom attended by the best man, Maurice B. Gilbert, appeared from the rector's room at the end of the church and met the party at the chancel steps. The party separated, allowing the bride to take her place beside the groom and then closed in about the couple before the officiating clergyman, Rev. W.E. Bentley, rector of the church. On each side of them was a heavy bank of evergreens and ferns. In front of them, about the altar were scattered in bunches of artistic design, white ferns and white roses. The sweet smilax wound its beauteous curves about the railing and archway, varied by the presence of the irresistible white rose. The arch above them which outlined the chancel contained a handsome decoration of the lovely fern, evergreen and the quiet but comely milk weed. The voices of the quartet were stilled and the music of the bridal song died out. The impressive Episcopal wedding service was read and associated by all the sentiment that such an event contains Miss M. Frances Freiot became Mrs. Frank B. Gilbert. Again the ladies' quartet poured forth their song in the choice selection, "Chimes," and the bride and groom retraced their steps down the aisle together, followed by their complimentary escorts and the fairest visions of Hymen's realm. Directly after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was given at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Helen D. Freiot on east Main street, which was attended by the bridal party, out-of-town guests and a number of the intimate friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert. The happy and much admired couple leave on the afternoon train for an extended wedding tour. The bride is a cultured and refined young woman and has attained a reputation as a fine artist, being a graduate of the New York Art League. Her attachment for study and the ideal of womanhood has been strong and in all social circles she has enjoyed a marked degree of popularity. The groom Mr. Frank B. Gilbert, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Gilbert, of this village. He is a graduate of Hamilton College, class of '89. He studied law at Stamford, with his uncle, Judge Gilbert, and after being admitted to the bar was tendered a position with the Statutory Revision Commission of Albany, which position he now holds. He is also a member of the law firm of Gilbert & Cummings, which was established one year ago, and is regarded as one of the leading young men in Albany. There were a large number of out of town guests present...[Compiler note: Married 9 Oct. 1895]
Wednesday, Oct. 5th, at 10 o'clock a.m. the marriage of Miss Ida M. Beatty and Mr. Maurice B. Gilbert was solemnized at St. Peter's church. The ceremony, which was simple but impressive was witnessed by a large number of invited guests. The church was handsomely decorated with ferns and evergreens, and the chancel showed a collection of handsome designs fashioned by the hands of loving friends. Rev Walter E. Bentley a former rector of St. Peter's, but now vicar of St. Mark's, New York city, performed the ceremony in his most impressive manner. The bride was given away by her brother, Mrs. William Beatty. Harrison L. Beatty attended the groom as best man. The ushers were Mr. Louis Lindgren, Mrs. Wm. Fletcher, Warren Babcock, A.F. Gilbert, Fred Ashley and Chas. K. Gilbert. After the ceremony the bridal party including the ushers, were driven to the home of H.L. Beatty, where an elegant repast was served after which the bride and groom left on the 1:30 train for a short wedding tour. Mrs. Gilbert is the daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Beatty, who is a niece of the late Hon. Joseph Bush. She has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances and is a very popular young lady in all circles and highly esteemed. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Don A. Gilbert, is a member of the manufacturing firm of Don A. Gilbert & Son, and is an upright and highly respected young man. [Compiler note: Married 5 Oct. 1898]
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