The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright of Rockdale [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY], was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Thursday, Dec. 14th, at 1 o'clock, when their daughter Miss Florence Wright, was married to Vern Cornell of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. The ring service was used, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Bronson, pastor of the M.E. Church at Afton in the presence of the immediate families and a few personal friends. The bride was gowned in blue silk poplin and the home was decorated with roses, smilax and potted plants. After congratulations a sumptuous dinner was served to the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell have been spending several days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Gridley where the bride was employed for some time. Both Mr. and Mrs. Cornell are well known and are popular young people. They will reside at Afton. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 21, 1916]
Mr. and Mrs. LaDern Neff were very pleasantly surprised when at 7:30 o'clock Xmas night, neighbors and friends to the number of 35 gathered to help them celebrate their 50th anniversary. A fact worthy of mentioning is that among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Frank who were also married on Xmas day 50 years ago at 10 o'clock a.m. the exact hour of Mr. and Mrs. Neff's marriage. The evening was passed with games and selections on the Victrola and social discourse. At 10:30 refreshments were served after which John Preston presented the couple with a purse of money in behalf of the guests. All returned to their homes wishing Mr. and Mrs. Neff 50 more years of happy wedded life. [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 28, 1916]
Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]: 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 form 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]
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