Saturday, September 6, 2014

Marriages (September 6)

The home of Mrs. Herbert Wright Knapp on Pine street was the scene of a notable society event, Last Thursday evening, it being the marriage of her accomplished daughter Florence, and Mr. John H. Yocum, of Newark, N.J.  The spacious Knapp residence was decorated for the occasion with a profusion of flowers, smilax and potted plants.  Prof. Morse's orchestra was present and, during the evening, rendered a fine program of music selected especially for the event.  Over one hundred guests witnessed the ceremony which was performed at 8:30, by Rev. Ezra Yocum, of Harrisburg, Pa., an uncle of the groom. the maids of honor were the Misses Hortense Decker, Marion Ford, Virginia and Martha Smith.  The bride was given away by her mother.  The best man was Dr.  Joseph G. Yocum, a brother of the groom.  The ushers were Mr. Rodney A. Knapp, Mr. Frank Yocum, Mrs. D.E. Graham, and Mr. Morris Knapp.  The toilettes of the ladies were noticeable for their elegance.  The bride was handsomely gowned in crepe de chine, over white silk, with trimmings of Duchess lace.  She wore a veil and carried in her hand a shower bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids.  At the appointed time, the bridal party entered the front parlor to the strains of the "Bridal Chorus," from Lohengrin.  During the ceremony, which took place in front of a bank of palms and flowers, the orchestra played, "Under the Shade of the Sheltering Palm," from the opera Florodora.  The reception that followed was most enjoyable and pleasant in character, and included a world of congratulations and good wishes to the young couple.  A wedding supper was served at ten o'clock, by young lady waitresses, the guests being seated at small tables. From ten to eleven o'clock, the company enjoyed dancing the large reception parlor being cleared for the purpose. The remembrances received by the bride were many in number, and elegant.  Mr. and Mrs. Yocum left on Erie train 7 for a trip that includes several cities of the middle West, Cleveland being the first stop. They will be "at home" in Orange, N.J., after May 1st.  The bride has always resided in Deposit [Broome Co., NY] and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances here, who unite in wishing her a long and happy life. The groom, Mr. Yocum, is one of the firm of Yocum & Co., leather manufacturers of Newark, N.J.  He is also consulting chemist of the United States Leather co.  he is now a Depositite by marriage and Deposit extends congratulations.  [April 11, 1901]
 
Graves - Russell:  From the Evening Telegram of June 23, 1904, Providence, R.I., we take the following:  "A quiet home wedding was celebrated yesterday at 4 o'clock when Mary Gorham Russell, daughter of Capt. Edward A. Russell, 200 Power street, this city, was untied in marriage to Charles Henry Graves, Rev. Edmund S. Rousmanlerre of Grace church officiating.  Miss Mary Florence Morrow of this city acted as bridesmaid and Harry Leigh Derby of New York city as best man.  The couple left last evening for a short trip through New York state, and upon their return will reside at 200 Power street."
 
Sherwood - Davis:  Tyler Sherwood, son of Gilbert Sherwood formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], and Miss Ethel Davis of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY], were married in Oneonta Tuesday, June 14.  The marriage was solemnized at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Morehouse, uncle and aunt of the bride.  The service was conducted by Rev. Charles Temple, in the presence of about 15 friends and relatives.  The wedding march was played by Miss Bessie Davis, sister of the bride. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of lace over cream satin and carried white roses. The wedding gifts were rich and numerous. They will reside in Walton [Delaware Co., NY].  [1904]
 
Husted - Donahue:  Mr. Raymond R. Husted of Albion, Mich., for nearly a year a resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], and Miss Belle Donahue, a popular young lady of this town, were united in marriage Wednesday, April 17, at Binghamton, by the Rev. Martin V. Williams, pastor of the M.E. Church of that city.  Mr. Husted during his short residence in this town formed many acquaintances and by his straight forwardness and geniability made a host of friends who unite in extending hearty congratulations to both bride and groom.  Mrs. Husted has lived in Bainbridge since childhood and her artistic talent and high efficiency as a business woman have made her universally popular and respected by her many friends.  The newly married couple will reside in Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] where Mrs. Husted will act as housekeeper at the Hotel Sidney, under the new management, and it goes without saying that under her charge the house will more than uphold its present reputation.  Mr. Husted will open a painting and decorating shop in that village in the near future.  [1901]

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