To celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Miles Hartwell, their residence in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY] presented a lively appearance on Wednesday, January 9th, from half past ten until six o'clock p.m. Friends and relatives numbering about 70 came from far and near to the complete surprise of Mr. and Mrs. Hartwell. They soon took possession of the house, and after a pleasant social time the wants of the inner man were bountifully supplied by the refreshments that were not overlooked in the surprise. After dinner Messrs. Frank Williams and Shelden Hopkins of Coventry made brief and suitable addresses, wishing the honored parties of the occasion much prosperity in time to come. If the years to come shall mature only a portion of the sincere hopes of their friends into happy realities, there is before them an experience that will make the sunset of their journey together a beautiful prospect. After which the groom, Mrs. Miles Hartwell, responded very feelingly to the evidences of kindness and sympathy manifested. .... The company left some substantial tokens of esteem. One extension table and table cloth for the same, linen towels, two fancy baskets, Jap card tray, one picture and $3.50 in money, etc., and finally separated for their various homes, hoping that the subjects of this notice may enjoy many happy returns of the day that made them one. [1895]
The temperature seemed to signify March 1st was "coming in like a lamb"--but morning came and a good rain with it, making it seem dark, dull and gloomy, but notwithstanding this and the bad roads, the friends of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram P. Hovey seemed to rain down, and their home was made alive by arrivals, and it was soon made manifest that a surprise was intended to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage. They came with mysterious packages and soon took possession of the house and were seemingly quite at home. After a social chat, it was evident that there had been no lack of preparation for an unexpected visit. They spread tables which were soon loaded to their utmost capacity with many good things and enlivened by rare and beautiful flowers. The fragrance of tea and coffee and abundance of oysters served and the many tempting and appetizing things to be eaten, together with the thaw and bad condition of the roads, made the return home trip seem rather doubtful. After the refreshments were served, the bride and groom were invited to take prominent seats in the parlor, after which Mr. Will Hovey made a brief and suitable speech to the honored couple and presented them with some beautiful tokens of esteem, among which was a dress pattern, scarf, two choice tray cloths, a beautiful slumber robe and friendship pillow upon which many deft fingers left traces of kindly appreciation. The groom responded in a very feeling and appropriate manner to the evidences of kindness and sympathy manifested, and wished that those present might live to enjoy many more pleasant social gatherings. After enjoying music and a pleasant time generally, the friends numbering about thirty-four, took their departure for their several homes. [1895]
At West Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] on Saturday, Oct. 19th, about fifty of the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fosbury assembled at their residence to inform them that their 25th anniversary had come, and a very enjoyable day it proved to all who were present. About the first thing on the program was a game of base ball, in which both old and young participated. After the adjournment of this appetizing game, all wended their way to the house well prepared to do ample justice to the bountiful repast which was then served. This important feature of the exercises ended, another still more important took place, especially to Mr. and Mrs. Fosbury. In behalf of the company present $20 was presented to them as a slight memento of the high esteem in which they are held. Both responded with hearty thankfulness. Then the good-by was said and all went home feeling it was good for them to have been there.
The marriage of Miss Luella Gertrude Stafford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Stafford, and George R. Aylsworth took place at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon June 14 at the Baptist church, Central Square, N.Y. the ceremony was performed by Dr. G.S. Savage, acting pastor of Delaware Baptist church, Syracuse, N.Y., assisted by Rev. James A. Shaw pastor of the Central Square Baptist church, and the bride was given away by her father. Mrs. Bruce L. Conterman sang "O Promise Me" before the service and Mrs. Clayton H. Devendorf played the wedding marches. The church was beautifully decorated, the bridal party coming down the aisle through arches which were covered with spiraea. At the alter, which was lovely with white lilacs, snow balls, valley lilies and spiraea banked with tall ferns, they were met by the groom and best man. Miss Stafford was attended by Mrs. Frank W. Dauer her sister, as matron of honor. Frank W. Dauer acted as Mr. Aylsworth's best man. The bride's brother, George E. Stafford, acted as usher. The bride wore a gown of silver lace over peach color chiffon, the tight waist being cut in quaint drop shoulder effect and full skirt attached. Groups of flowers in pastel shades and silver ribbons completed the gown. She wore silver slippers and hose and a rhinestone comb for her hair ornament and carried an old-fashioned bouquet of cream roses and pink and white sweet peas tied with silver ribbon. Mrs. Dauer chose cream Chantilly lace over powder blue chiffon for her dress and wore gold slippers and hose to match. Her bouquet was of deep pink roses and sweet peas tied with powder blue chiffon. An informal reception and luncheon followed at the bride's home in Mallory where about 40 relatives and immediate friends were entertained. The rooms were simply, but effectively decorated with ferns and flowers. The bridal table was centered with roses and spiracea, white candles in silver sticks being used. After July 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Aylsworth will receive their friends at their new home 308 North Collingwood Ave., Syracuse, N.Y.--Central Square Times. [Bainbridge Republican, July 24, 1924]
Toby-Wadhams: The following marriage notice has been received at this office. Married July 28, 1924 at Carthage [Jefferson Co., NY], Mrs. Minnie Wadhams of Carthage, N.Y. and Uri C. Toby of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] [Bainbridge Republican, July 31, 1924]
On Tuesday evening July 8 at the home of the bride's sister Mrs. E. Carroll Johnson, Miss Martha Ella Rowell was united in marriage to Everett Franklin Hovey of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. The wedding took place before an exquisite embankment of ferns and rose peonies arranged in a prominent corner. At 8 o'clock Miss Rowell accompanied by Mr. Hovey descended the stairs, followed by the ring bearer, Lewis Johnson, bridesmaid Lucy Campbell and best man, Merton Hovey. The bride was prettily gowned in gray silk crepe and carried a bouquet of white roses and ferns. The bride's maid was dressed in blue and pink crepe and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Before the guests consisting of the immediate families, the double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Harlow Parsons and prayer offered by Rev. Bump. After the usual congratulation the guests were served to delicious light refreshments. Miss Rowell is a graduate of the Delaware Literary Institute of Franklin and also of Delhi Training class. She has a host of friends in this vicinity, all of whom wish her happiness and extend hearty congratulation to the young husband for his choice. The young couple will reside at Guilford after a trip to Niagara Falls and other places of interest--Franklin Dairyman. [Bainbridge Republican, July 31, 1924]
The marriage of Miss Luella Gertrude Stafford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Stafford, and George R. Aylsworth took place at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon June 14 at the Baptist church, Central Square, N.Y. the ceremony was performed by Dr. G.S. Savage, acting pastor of Delaware Baptist church, Syracuse, N.Y., assisted by Rev. James A. Shaw pastor of the Central Square Baptist church, and the bride was given away by her father. Mrs. Bruce L. Conterman sang "O Promise Me" before the service and Mrs. Clayton H. Devendorf played the wedding marches. The church was beautifully decorated, the bridal party coming down the aisle through arches which were covered with spiraea. At the alter, which was lovely with white lilacs, snow balls, valley lilies and spiraea banked with tall ferns, they were met by the groom and best man. Miss Stafford was attended by Mrs. Frank W. Dauer her sister, as matron of honor. Frank W. Dauer acted as Mr. Aylsworth's best man. The bride's brother, George E. Stafford, acted as usher. The bride wore a gown of silver lace over peach color chiffon, the tight waist being cut in quaint drop shoulder effect and full skirt attached. Groups of flowers in pastel shades and silver ribbons completed the gown. She wore silver slippers and hose and a rhinestone comb for her hair ornament and carried an old-fashioned bouquet of cream roses and pink and white sweet peas tied with silver ribbon. Mrs. Dauer chose cream Chantilly lace over powder blue chiffon for her dress and wore gold slippers and hose to match. Her bouquet was of deep pink roses and sweet peas tied with powder blue chiffon. An informal reception and luncheon followed at the bride's home in Mallory where about 40 relatives and immediate friends were entertained. The rooms were simply, but effectively decorated with ferns and flowers. The bridal table was centered with roses and spiracea, white candles in silver sticks being used. After July 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Aylsworth will receive their friends at their new home 308 North Collingwood Ave., Syracuse, N.Y.--Central Square Times. [Bainbridge Republican, July 24, 1924]
Toby-Wadhams: The following marriage notice has been received at this office. Married July 28, 1924 at Carthage [Jefferson Co., NY], Mrs. Minnie Wadhams of Carthage, N.Y. and Uri C. Toby of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY] [Bainbridge Republican, July 31, 1924]
On Tuesday evening July 8 at the home of the bride's sister Mrs. E. Carroll Johnson, Miss Martha Ella Rowell was united in marriage to Everett Franklin Hovey of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]. The wedding took place before an exquisite embankment of ferns and rose peonies arranged in a prominent corner. At 8 o'clock Miss Rowell accompanied by Mr. Hovey descended the stairs, followed by the ring bearer, Lewis Johnson, bridesmaid Lucy Campbell and best man, Merton Hovey. The bride was prettily gowned in gray silk crepe and carried a bouquet of white roses and ferns. The bride's maid was dressed in blue and pink crepe and carried a bouquet of pink roses. Before the guests consisting of the immediate families, the double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Harlow Parsons and prayer offered by Rev. Bump. After the usual congratulation the guests were served to delicious light refreshments. Miss Rowell is a graduate of the Delaware Literary Institute of Franklin and also of Delhi Training class. She has a host of friends in this vicinity, all of whom wish her happiness and extend hearty congratulation to the young husband for his choice. The young couple will reside at Guilford after a trip to Niagara Falls and other places of interest--Franklin Dairyman. [Bainbridge Republican, July 31, 1924]
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