Monday, December 9, 2013

Marriages (December 9)

On July 16th, at eight o'clock, Miss Martha M. Sackett, and Mr. Howard G. Isby, were united in marriage, by the father of the bride, Rev. C.H. Sackett.  Mrs. Isby has been Assistant Principal in the Clark's Summit High Schools for several years.  Mr. Isby is a pharmacist and a member of Co. E. 74th Regiment of Buffalo, N.Y.  After a trip to Albany, New York City, Asbury Park and Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Isby will reside in Niagara Falls.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917]
 
An early morning wedding occurred on Tuesday at 8:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Searing on Bixby street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when their daughter, Anna Louise Searing, was married to Roland Russell Graham.  The house was appropriately trimmed and fitted for the occasion with flowers and decorations of the season.  Rev. R.W. Nickel of St. Peter's Church performed the ceremony.  The wedding was attended only by members of the families of the bride and groom, including the following out of town guests; Mrs. Alfred Graham and daughter, Miss Margaret Graham, of Warsaw, N.Y., and Frank B. Hawes of New York City.  The bride and groom left for a trip to Thousand Islands and upon their return they will reside in Elmira where Mr. Graham, who is a graduate of Cornell College of Mechanical Engineering, is engaged in the Engineering Department of the American Bridge Company.  The bride is an exceedingly attractive and competent young lady having pursued teaching in mathematics and science since her graduation from Elmira College a few years ago.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917]
 
The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Petley was held at their home on the East Side Wednesday, July 4th.  About 50 relatives and friends gathered to help these worthy people celebrate the day, and which was planned as a surprise.  Of the eight children and fourteen grandchildren, all were present except one grandchild.  Tables were set on the spacious lawn and nature was at her best on this day.  The bride's table was graced with a large bouquet of 50 red carnations and a cake bearing the dates 1867-1917.  The American and English flags were used in decorating.  Besides a purse of $50 in gold, Mr. and Mrs. Petley were the recipient of other gifts.  [Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917]

John A. Parsons and Miss Lena Norton, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co.,  NY], were married at the First Presbyterian parsonage yesterday afternoon by Rev Dr. James C. Russell.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Etten of 250 Main St. this city and left on the evening [train].  Mr. Parsons is the efficient book keeper in the Casein Manufacturing company and his bride is a popular and highly respected young lady of that village.  Both have many friends whose hearty congratulations will be extended--Oneonta Star Monday.  []Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 2, 1917]

Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Copley, Mrs. Ward Loomis and the Misses Mabel and Gladys Copley returned to their home in Unadilla, last Friday from Canton, Mass., which is 15 miles from Boston after being absent almost a week.  They attended the wedding of their son, and brother, Burr C. Copley, namesake and grandson of the late Burr C. Campbell.  Mr. Copley is the manager of the York Brook Farm, Canton, Mass.  The bride was Miss Marion Louise Lawry, of Canton, Mass.  It was a pretty wedding.  The bride was gowned in ivory white satin, trimmed with Dutchess lace and carried a bouquet of white roses.  The best man was Mr. Frank Pendleton of New York city, a Cornell class mate of Mr. Copley.  They received many gifts, china, silver, cut glass, linen, also $350 in money, a check of $250 being given by Mr. Copley's employer, Mr. Prescott Wolcott owner of York Brook Farm and son of the late governor of Massachusetts.  [Bainbridge Republican, Aug. 16, 1917]

 
 
 

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