Marriages (November 22)

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fuller at Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY], Wednesday, Nov. 17, occurred the marriage of their cousin, Miss Grace Mae Potter, to George M. Nichols.  Promptly at 10:30, at the sound of the wedding march, played by Miss Bertha Davis of Bainbridge, the bridal party entered the spacious parlor, where about 40 relatives and friends were gathered.  Rev. A.E. Holmes of Unadilla, performed the ring ceremony.  The bride looked very pretty in a white embroidered robe and carried a bouquet of carnations.  The bridesmaid, Miss Clara Todd, wore a gown of white lace over pink silk.  The best man was Monta Nichols, brother of the groom; the flower girl was Claribella Nichols and Clara Fuller was ring carrier.  After the ceremony the guests were ushered into the dining room where an elaborate dinner was served.  The parlor and dining room were tastily decorated with evergreens and similax.  The presents were numerous and beautiful, consisting of cut glass, china, silver and linen, etc.  Mrs. Nichols is one of Sidney's [Delaware Co., NY] most highly esteemed young ladies and Mr. Nichols is a promising young man at Unadilla.  The best wishes of a host of friends go with them for future happiness and success.  Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, left on the 1:17 for Buffalo, where they will spend their honeymoon, after which they will be at home at the Nichols homestead, Unadilla.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 25, 1909]

 

At the home of Mrs. Josephine Hornshu of Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday, Dec. 1, occurred the marriage of her only daughter, Grace Anna to Henry W. Bly.  Promptly at 8 o'clock, the bridal party entered the spacious parlor where about thrity relatives and friends were gathered.  Rev. C.H. White performed the ring ceremony.  The bride wore light blue voile over blue silk.  Miss Bertha Ireland, a cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and wore a gown of champagne voile over champagne silk.  The best man was William Stone from Edmeston, a friend of the bridesmaid.  After the ceremony the guests were ushered into the dining roolm where a dinner was served.  The parlor and dining room were tastily decorated.  The presents were numerous and beautiful, consisting of china, cut glass, silver and linen.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1909]

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  An informal but pretty wedding took place at noon Saturday, November 27 when Miss Grace Alice Ingersoll and John B. Meola were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Randall E. Ingersoll in the presence of a few friends.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. R.M. Pascoe, who used the impressive ring service.  The bride was tastefully attired in a handsome traveling suit, the groom wore the conventional black.  Chrysanthemums formed the parlor decorations and the wedding gifts consisted of hand painted china, silver and cut glass.  Soon after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Meola left for a trip to Utica, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Oswego and Canada.  The young couple, who will be at home here after Dec. 4 have the best wishes of many friends.  Mr. Meola occupies a responsible position as contractor on the Ontario & Western railroad, with head quarters at Norwich, where he has resided for several years.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 2, 1909]