Marriages (December 2)

Merchant - Harris

 

Mr. O.D. Merchant, Republican correspondent at Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], was united in marriage on the 25th inst. to Miss Mary Harris, of Norwich [Chenango Co., nY], formerly a teacher in Bainbridge academy.  The announcement appeared among our marriage notices last week, but through inadvertence on our part was not specially referred to.  It demands more than a passing notice.  Mr. Merchant is one of those whole-souled intelligent gentlemen that make good husbands and parents and his chosen companion is highly esteemed both as a teacher and socially.  May their union be a long and happy one as they float down the matrimonial stream, and may no waves buffet their bark of love, nor squalls occur same those indispensable to a happy home, until they enter that peaceful realm where mother-in-laws nor divorce suits disturb not the tranquility of conjugal affection.  [Bainbridge Republican, Dec. 5, 1879]

 

Lally - Wade

At the residence of the bride's father, in Guilford, on the afternoon of the 25th ult., Mr. Edward A. Lally was united in marriage to Miss Hattie F. Wade, the only and accomplished daughter of Chauncey Wade, one of Guilford's most respected citizens.  The event was befittingly quiet and unostentatious, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.H. Lynch, amid tasteful floral decorations.  After a sumptuous collation, and as the sun was casting its pleasant, quiet rays from the west, the bridal party were driven to the Guilford station, where amid a perfect shower of rice, they embarked on the 7:30 train for New York.  Mr. Lally is one of Guilford's most enterprising business young men, and it is the wish of his many friends that the voyage of life that he and his bride have entered upon may be as prosperous and serene as that joyous afternoon of their departure.  [Chenango Union, June 26, 1890]

 

Lally - Nash

 

In Christ Church, Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 27th ult. by the Rev. Mr. Lynch, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Pierce, a former pastor of that church, Mr. William Lally was united in marriage to Miss Luella Nash, adopted daughter of H.L. Nash, all of Guilford.  The floral display at the church was rare and most tastefully arranged, and the music of the finest order and befitting the occasion.  At the conclusion of the services at the church, the happy couple, with their friends, repaired to the residence of Mr. Nash, where, after a repast, the newly wedded pair took the afternoon train for Oneida, from whence they will visit Niagara, Buffalo, and other points of interest.  The bride was the recipient of many fine and costly presents, the bride and groom both have the best wishes of their many Guilford friends.  [Chenango Union, Sept. 4, 1890]

 

Mackin - Woolsey

 

Dr. Lester E. Woolsey of Hancock [Delaware Co., NY], announces the engagement of his daughter, Miss Edith Woolsey, to Frank G. Mackin, of Hancock.  Miss Woolsey is librarian at Hancock Central School.  Mr. Mackin recently received an honorable discharge from the Army of the United States.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Aug. 31, 1944]