Marriages (July 8)

The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hovey, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], who were married Sept. 20, 1893 at her home in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], was observed at the home of their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Stead, of Yaleville, on Sept. 19, 1943.  About 38 relatives and neighbors assembled.  The best man, Charles Pettys, brother of the bride, and Jennie Richards, sister of the bridegroom, who were the attendants 50 years ago, were present:  also 11 guests who were present at the former wedding from South New Berlin, Afton Sidney, Bainbridge and Guilford.  Seated at the bride's table, which was centered with a wedding cake with a miniature bride and bridegroom, made by Mildred Hughes, were the bridal party and nearest relatives.  The other guests seated at small tables, were all served a chicken dinner.  After dinner a picture of Mr. and Mrs. Hovey and their attendants was taken. The bride wore a corsage of sweetpeas and larkspur. A social hour was enjoyed by all.  A purse of $53.50 with cards of congratulations and best wishes for health and happiness in the years ahead was left with them as a token of love and respect.  Mr. and Mrs. Hovey have spent their entire married life on his farm in Ives Settlement [Guilford, NY].  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

 

The marriage of Mrs. Anne Collinge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nymann, of Long Island, and Winthrope Aikins, son of Arthur Aikins, of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], was solemnized Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, at 1 o'clock in the Baptist parsonage in Bainbridge.  The Rev. R. Lewis Johnson performed the ceremony.  The couple was attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Kelsey, sister and brother-in-law of the bridegroom, and William Collinge, son of the bride.  The bride was attired in a powder blue street length dress with black accessories.  She wore a corsage of red roses.  The matron of honor wore a black street length dress and a corsage of pink carnations. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Aikins are residing in Sidney.  They are both employed at the Scintilla Magneto Co.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 7, 1943]

 

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moore were the guests of honor at a surprise party given Monday night in observance of their 40th wedding anniversary by their daughter, Lillian, and their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Maraden Moore.  The invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Purvis, Mr.and Mrs. George Cook, Mr. and Mrs. William Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Thomas, Mrs. George Foster, and Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Foster.  The happy couple received many lovely and useful gifts.  The date was also the anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Foster, wed 32 years, and Mrs. and Mrs. Wiley Foster, married 38 years.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 21, 1943]

 

Fritts - Turner:  Miss Marion Elnore Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Turner, and Leon Fritts, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Fritts, all of Fly Creek [Otsego Co., NY], were married Sunday at the home of the Rev. Charles Kramer in Cooperstown.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

 

Merritt-Osterhoudt:  Mr. and Mrs. John G. Osterhoudt, of Monticello [Sullivan Co., NY], have announced the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Mary, to Staff Sergeant Clifford L. Merritt, of the United States Army on Sunday, Oct. 17th.  Mrs. Merritt is a member of the faculty of the Cooperstown High School.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Kark - Bean:  Miss Dorothy Helen Bean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bean, of Easton, Pa., and Pvt. John Harry Kark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Kark, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], were married Oct. 9th in St. Mark's Reformed Church, Easton, the Rev. Frank W. Teske, pastor of the church, officiating.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Lord - Swartz:  Miss Evelyn L. Swartz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lealon E. Swartz, of Johnson City [Broome Co., NY], and Robert R. Lord, son of Mrs. Ida Lord, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], were married recently in the Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial Methodist church of Johnson City.  They are residing in Maine.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Oct. 28, 1943]

Miss Joyce Benedict, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Benedict, of Watervliet [Albany Co., NY], was married to Merton Gunsalus, of Watervliet, Sunday afternoon, Oct. 24, 1943, at the Third Avenue Methodist Church.  A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents following the ceremony.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 4, 1943]

Iverson - Albrecht:  Friday evening, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. occurred the marriage of Miss Audrey Albrecht, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Albrecht, of Gilbertsville [Otsego Co., NY], to Melvin Iverson, of Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Iverson, of Mt. Upton.  The wedding took place in South New Berlin, with the Rev. Clinton H. Shrinner Baptist minister, officiating.  They were attended by the bride's parents.  Mr. Iverson is employed at the Dairymen's League plant in Mt. Upton and they will reside in Mt. Upton.  Best wishes are extended to them.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Nov. 11, 1943]

Chenango Union, December 2, 1863

Marriages

 

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 18th, by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. Leander G. French, to Mrs. Caroline M. Blanding.

 

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 4th, by Rev. D. Williams, Mr. Andrew J. Burton, to Miss Fanny B. Havens.

 

In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 12th, by Rev. M.S. Wells, Mr. George W. Bates, to Miss Jennie E. Riddell.

 

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Nov. 22d, by Rev. l. Sperry, Mr. Lewis Mead, of Greene [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary L. Badger, of Bainbridge.

 

In Washington, D.C., Nov. 18th, by Rev. R. Lewis, Chaplain U.S. Navy, Lieut. Glenville Cox, of the 18th Cavalry, N.Y.S.V., to Miss Arabella S. Cox, daughter of Sackville Cox, Esq., of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].