Marriages (December 8)

A pretty marriage ceremony was performed Saturday evening, April 7, 1917, at the home of Mrs. Jessie Ferris on Pruyn Hill [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY].  Promptly at 8 o'clock Miss Cecile M. Ferris and Fred G. Hamlin, Jr., both of Bainbridge, stood in the presence of friends and were united +in marriage by the Rev. Frank James.  A social hour was enjoyed and refreshments served.  Those present were:  Mrs. Jessie Ferris, mother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hamlin, parents of the groom; Harold Hoyt and Miss Elsie Bartholf, Mrs. Frank James and Miss Jane Hamlin.  The young couple have a large circle of young friends who wish them much joy and a bright and happy future.  [Bainbridge Republican, Apr. 12, 1917]

Mrs. George Warn went to Ithaca Saturday and spent the weekend with her daughter, Miss Pearl L. Warn, who is a student at Cornell university.  While there she attended two delightful functions given in her daughter's honor.  On Saturday evening Miss Warn, with a party of her classmates, was invited to a tatting bee, which was given at the home of Mrs. Russell Ensign, 508 Edgewood Place.  The rooms of the home were made particularly attractive, with clusters of sweet peas and trailing vines.  After a pleasant social evening all enjoyed a delicious buffet luncheon, and while making ready for the luxuries awaiting them the engagement of Miss Pearl L. Warn to L. W. Hovey of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], was made known, the announcement being made by card which bore a novel inscription and were attached to the teaspoons in use.  On one corner of each card were two red hearts concealing the names of Miss Warn and Mr. Hovey.  Mrs. Ensign was assisted in serving and entertaining by Miss Hazel Stoker.  Some time was spent in social pleasure and all who participated in the evening's festivities considered themselves particularly favored.  Mr. Hovey is a senior at Cornell university and will complete his college course in June.  Miss Warn s well known here, where she attended Homer academy for several years and was graduated in the class of 1912, and expects to conclude her course at Cornell with the class of 1917.  She has many Homer friends, who will be interested in the announcement recently made public.  On Sunday evening after the meeting of the Epworth league had been dismissed the "Cornell Tree club" enjoyed their usual luncheon, at 438 Aurora St.  The guest table was elaborately decorated with the Cornell colors, red and white.  Covers were laid for twenty-two and at each plate was a place card ornamented with a red heart and underneath it was made known the announcement of the previous evening.  A delightful social hour followed, with an abundance of music, both vocal and instrumental interspersed and all who participated in the delightful event spent an evening of pleasure--Cortland Standard of May 3.  Mr. Hovey is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Hovey of this town and is a graduate of the Bainbridge High School, class of 1913.[Bainbridge Republican, May 10, 1917]

Joel J. Bixby of this city and Mrs. Lillian Dewey Gosso of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] were united in marriage at noon Wednesday, June 6, 1917.  Mr. and Mrs. Bixby have started on an extended automobile trip through the states and Canada and upon their return will reside at his home at 60 North Broad street.  The ceremony as performed by Rev. Yale Lyon, rector of St. Matthew's church, Unadilla, and at the home of Dr. and Mrs. S.J. White.  Mrs. White being a sister of the bride.  Only immediate relatives were in attendance.  Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln A. Groat of Buffalo, Dr. William B. Allen of Binghamton, Rev. Warren N. Bixby of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. J.C.N. Williams of Albany, being present.  The house was very prettily decorated with roses and other flowers and made a delightful setting for the happy wedding party which after the ceremony enjoyed together a delicious wedding breakfast.  Mrs. Bixby who is known to a number of Norwich people, was dressed in a becoming gown of grey georgette crepe and carried lilies of the valley.  The hearty congratulations of a wide circle of friends are extended to both Mr. and Mrs. Bixby--Norwich Telegraph.  Joel J. Bixby was a former resident of Bainbridge and his many friends here extended hearty congratulations.  [Bainbridge Republican, June 14, 1917]

Miss Mildred B. Sackett, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. C.H. Sackett of this town at 5 P.M. Thursday, June 28th, became the bride of Russell D. Pickering, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Pickering of Endicott, N.Y.  The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, by the father of the bride, in the presence of the immediate relatives.  The bridesmaid was Miss Charrie E Sackett, a sister of the bride, and the best man was Mr. Herbert E. Bliss of Bainbridge.  The bride wore a gown of white crep-de-chene, with pearl trimming and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and sweet peas.  Her attendant wore blue silk and carried a cluster of pink roses.  The wedding march, consisting of piano and violin, was played by Miss Lola and Mr. Alexis Wheeler, niece and nephew of the bride.  A reception and luncheon followed.  After a short trip they will reside in Endicott, N.Y, where the bridegroom holds a responsible position with Endicott Johnson & Co.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 5, 1917]