Mrs. Bert Sprague of Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], gave a luncheon at the Hotel Bennett in Binghamton, Saturday noon, to announce the engagement of her daughter, Wealtha Anna, to Morton B. Cooper of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.]. The table was centered with carnations and the places were marked with cards on which the names of the engaged couple were printed under a design of roses. [Bainbridge Republican, April 15, 1920]
Fifty years ago last Friday a young man full of hope and courage started from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] to go to Melody Hill where he was to be united in marriage to a charming girl. Untold difficulties were in his path, for the river was never higher than it was that March night and it never has reached the same mark since. But love knows no defeat, and with the preacher as a companion this young man reached the home of the bride-to-be at twelve o'clock. The bride and family had retired for the night thinking that the swollen streams had delayed the coming of the young lover. But the family was aroused and the young couple stood up before the parson and in the presence of witnesses were united in the bond of matrimony. Do you wonder any longer why George Bentley has made a faithful and devoted husband and successful and prosperous business man? Last Friday, March 19, 1915, in memory of this event a large company of relatives gathered in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bentley to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. The home was beautifully decorated with flowers carrying out the color scheme of gold and white. A splendid dinner was served to the party consisting of dishes of richest and rarest of foods. After the dinner C.F. Bentley in an appropriate address presented to the happy couple the gifts by the friends as tokens of appreciation and love. Prayer was offered and appropriate songs were sung by the company. This informal service will not soon be forgotten by those present. Feelings of deepest emotion were expressed as all mingled their tears and joys in this happy event. Mr. Bentley some years ago was in business here and was very successful. He built the Bentley block, now occupied by A.L. Palmer. This building he exchanged for the Prince farm. A few years ago he moved to Sidney. Two or three years ago he moved back to the old home town to spend the close of his successful life in quiet retirement. The many friends of these estimable people congratulate them on having lived long enough to celebrate an event so important. Surely the hand of God has been in their lives through all the years to bless and lead and guide. May the favor of the Heavenly Father continue with them to the close of life, and may they merit in the end the divine approval and commendation, "Well done good and faithful servants, enter into the joy of the Lord." [Bainbridge Republican, March 25, 1915]
The Bentley family who attended the Bentley Golden Wedding out of town stayed over and participated in a birthday party for Clayton and Uriah Bentley. This party was held at the C.F. Bentley homestead, on Pearl street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], Saturday March 20, '15. Dinner was served and a right royal time was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Hobert Darlin surprised the company by presenting a birthday cake with fifty candles. These two gatherings will be remembered by the various branches of the Bentley family. The party separated in the afternoon and departed to their several homes happy in the thought that a kind providence had blessed the life of each. [Bainbridge Republican, March 25, 1915]
Marriage Notices
The Chenango American, June 14, 1860
In this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], on the 17th inst., by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. Charles A. Johnson, to Miss Hannah E. Ingersoll, both of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY].
In Norwich, on the 7th inst. by Rev. Wright, Mr. Theodore Hill, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary Mead, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].
In Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], on the 6th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J.M. Crandall, Mr. Calvin L. King, of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Annette L. Lewis, of the former place.
In Oxford, on the 7th inst., by Rev. J.C. Ransom Mr. Nehemiah Barnes to Miss Phebe Ann Webb, both of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].
In Oxford, on the 7th isn't., by the same, Mr. Willard M. Bentley of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Laura Eggleston of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]
Chenango American, Feb. 20, 1873
At the Baptist Parsonage, in this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY], Feb'y 12th, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. William J. Holmes, of Cincinnatus, Cortland Co., to Mrs. Ellen Valentine, of Marathon [Cortland Co., NY].
In Marathon, Feb. 4th, by Rev. W. Burnside, Mr. Wm. Mericle, of Cincinnatus [Cortland Co., NY], to Miss Libbie Dietrich, of Marathon [Cortland Co., NY].
Also by the same, in Upper Lisle, Feb. 5th, Mr. George E. Ketchum, of Willett [Cortland Co., NY] to Miss Ida M. Thurber, of Upper Lisle [Broome Co., NY].
Also, by the same, in Freetown, Feb. 11th, Mr. Daniel T. Bowdish, to Miss Flora D. Eaton, both of Freetown [Cortland Co., NY].
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