Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Marriages (November 6)

In the private parlors of the Park hotel, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], by Rev. William Barnfather, pastor of the Baptist church, South New Berlin, Miss Agnes Bristol, of Bainbridge, and Mr. Charles A. Wood, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were united in marriage at High noon, Tuesday, September 24th, 1907, in the presence of about thirty guests.  The bride was given away by  her father, Daniel S. Bristol, and the ring ceremony was used.  After the nuptial rite there followed congratulations and a delightful interchange of pleasantries, the guests all being in most genial and happy moods, vieing with the principal actors, Mr. and Mrs. Wood, in the enjoyment of the occasion.  Then came the dinner which was royal in courses, various in viands, and delicacies and perfect in service.  In the afternoon the bride and groom left Bainbridge for a carriage drive through Otsego county to be absent for a week, but before the departure the bride thanked most gracefully each guest for the beautiful wedding presents received.  Mrs. Wood is a remarkably bright and talented woman possessing superior literary attainments.  She is a poetess of note, having for years contributed to different newspapers and periodicals poems which in style and sentiment are beautiful.  Memoriams of friends and varied themes that have been suggested to her have appeared in such excellent poetical expression as to attract wide attention.  She is also gifted as a writer of prose and has furnished many interesting productions.  The bride is a lady of high standing and has always been greatly admired.  Mr. Wood is a successful business man, of Sidney, being one of the firm of the Sidney Mill & Lumber Co., which has a large plant and is a thriving industry in that place.  He is refined and cultured, having a dignified and courteous personality.  He enjoys great popularity among those who have formed his acquaintance either in a social or business way.  After November 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Wood will be at home to their many friends, corner of Cartwright avenue and Pleasant street, Sidney, N.Y.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 26, 1907]
 
Invitations were received here to the marriage of Moses Galpeer, our popular clothing merchant, and Miss Eva Cohen, of New York city, which occurred on Sunday, Oct. 27th.  It is rumored that Mr. Galpeer wil open another store in the city leaving this branch store under supervision of his able clerk, Clarence Eldred--Afton Enterprise  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907 ]
 
On Tuesday, the 22nd inst., the home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin L. Welch was the scene of a most joyous event, signalizing the marriage of their daughter, Mrs. Florence J Gates and Mr. William H. Tyler, of Roxbury, N.Y.  It was a happy home gathering and they all realized that the marriage contract was one worthy of the respect and cordial good wishes of every one.  Mr. Tyler, during the last ten years has been the leading and most successful merchant in Roxbury.  Mrs. Gates who had endeared herself to  a large circle of friends in Sidney, commands the heartfelt good wishes of all.  After a brief honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Tyler will make their home in Roxbury--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican,, Oct. 31, 1907]
 
Wedding bells were ringing merrily in town on Wednesday evening, the 23rd inst., at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Chauncey, cor. Division and Clinton sts. where at 8 o'clock the family and a few immediate friends witnessed the marriage of their highly esteemed daughter, Miss Mina A. and Mr. Alton B. Lyon.  The bridal pair is ideally mated, and before them lies a bright future for real contentment and happiness.  Such is the cordial wish of all.  the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.H. Littell....--Sidney Record.  [Bainbridge Republican, Oct. 31, 1907]
 
On Wednesday, November 6th, 1907, at noon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Minor, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Harriett Elizabeth, to Samuel S. Carroll.  The ceremony was performed by their pastor, Rev. A.C. Dodge, in the presence of the immediate families of the bride and groom.  The bride looked charming in a traveling costume of dark blue, and carried a bouquet of white flowers.  After partaking of the wedding luncheon the happy couple left for a short overland trip including Greene and Triangle.  The bride is an estimable young woman whose happy disposition and rare traits of character have won for her a large circle of friends. The groom is a highly esteemed young man and a host of friends wish them joy in their new relationship.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 14, 1907]

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