Marriages (November 11)

Afton [Chenango Co.,  NY]:  Announcement cards have recently been received of the marriage of our townsman E.M. Shay to Miss Una Meconda, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abel Stillson of Cobleskill.  The marriage occurred at the home of Mrs. Shay's sister in Schenectady Dec. 29, 1907, and was a surprise to his friends here, rather late for congratulations, nevertheless they are given by Mr. Shay's friends.  Mr. Shay and bride arrived in town last Friday.  Mrs. Shay has been local editor of The Index at Cobleskill, the past two years.  The Index records that in her position she brought unusual talent and ability, rare tact and courtesy, which won for her the confidence and esteem of the management.  Mrs. Shay was a member of the O.E.S. of Cobleskill where she served two years as Worthy Matron.  Thursday evening 9th inst. about 40 members of the Rising Star tendered her a surprise and as a token of regard for her success in bringing their chapter to a higher standard presented her with a china closet.  [Bainbridge Republican, April 23, 1908]

 

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Bentley on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] Monday evening, April 20, when their youngest daughter, Ethel Dell, of this place, was united in the Holy bonds of matrimony to Lester A. Kilpatrick, of Schenevus.  Promptly at nine o'clock to the strains of a wedding march played on the piano by Mrs. Andrews, a sister of the bride, the bride and groom were ushered into the parlor and took their places beneath an arch of evergreens, where they were joined in wedlock by Rev. Egbert Kilpatrick, father of the groom.  After Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick had received the congratulations of their friends they were escorted to the dining room where all were served with a bounteous collation.  Then followed a delightful hour the guests being entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick with charming music on piano and violin.  The bride was gowned in a robe of white French lawn and carried white roses.  Her traveling suit was of navy blue suiting with hat to match.  The groom wore the accustomed suit of black.  The bride is one of Bainbridge's talented young ladies and is held in high esteem by her many friends here and elsewhere.  The groom is the second oldest son of Rev. and Mrs. Egbert Kilpatrick, of Schenevus, formerly of this place.  Mr. Kilpatrick is a fine musician and is highly regarded both in a social and business way.  Among the numerous presents from their host of friends were silverware, cut glass, oil paintings, china, rugs, chairs and other useful as well as ornamental gifts.  .... Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick left on the midnight train for New York City and other points of interest in that vicinity.  They will be in Bainbridge to receive their friends after May first.  The Republican joins all in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Kilpatrick a happy and safe voyage through life.  [Bianbridge Republican, April 23, 1908]

 

Miss Catherine Shinners of Binghamton [Broome Co.,  NY], and Carl Gywnne of New York city, were married at Danbury, Conn., on Thursday evening.  They will reside in Cannan, Conn., after a short wedding trip--Binghamton Republican.  Mr. and Mrs. Gwynne have many friends in Bainbridge who extend their congratulations.  Mr. Gwynne was employed several months during the past winter as foreman of the Republican office and Mrs. Gwynne held a position at the Park hotel.  [Bainbridge Republican, May 7, 1908]

 

Otego [Otsego Co., NY]:  At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Sloan occurred, Saturday, the marriage of their only daughter, Alice E. Sloan, to Arthur L Sheldon, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sheldon, Rev. E. Kilpatrick of Schenevus conducting the ceremony.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 27, 1908]

 

Egbert Ketchum and Miss Martha Pine, both highly esteemed residents of Sidney [Delaware Co.,  NY], were united in marriage on Wednesday, 19th inst., by Rev. J.H. Littell.  Congratulations are offered to the happy pair--Sidney Record.  Ed.--Miss Pine is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Pine of Bainbridge.  [Bainbridge Republican, Feb. 27, 1908]

 

Married on Wednesday afternoon of this week, by Rev. G.E. VanWoert, Geo. W. Beverly and Miss Martha Beach, both of West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, March 5, 1908]

 

Married Wednesday evening, Mar. 4, 1908, at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. H.T. Hill, Wesley Baker and Mrs. Hattie Lobdell, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 5, 1908]

 

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  Misses Jennie and Emma North, accompanied by Miss Jessie Manwaring of this place and Miss Celia Manwaring of Sidney attended the wedding of Miss Bessie North to James Quirk of Boston, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. North, in Walton.  Mr. North is a former Guilford boy, and the bride has been a frequent visitor in town.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Nims of the Walton Congregational church.  [Bainbridge Republican, Mar. 5, 1908]

 

 

 

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