Marriages (January 16)

Bixby - Gosso

Bainbridge Republican & Express, June 14, 1917

Joel J. Bixby of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] and Mrs. Lillian Dewey Gosso of Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] were united in marriage at noon Wednesday, June 6, 1917.  Mr. and Mrs. Bixby have started on an extended automobile trip through the states and Canada and upon their return will reside at his home at 60 North Broad street [Norwich, NY].  The ceremony as performed by Rev. Yale Lyon, rector of St. Matthew's church, Unadilla, and at the home of Dr. and Mrs. S.J. White, Mrs. White being a sister of the bride.  Only immediate relatives were in attendance.  Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln A. Groat of Buffalo, Dr. William B. Allen of Binghamton, Rev. Warren N. Bixby of Boston, Mass., and Mrs. J.C.N. Williams of Albany, being present.  The house was very prettily decorated with roses and other flowers and made a delightful setting for the happy wedding party which after the ceremony enjoyed together a delicious wedding breakfast.  Mrs. Bixby who is known to a number of Norwich people, was dressed in a becoming gown of grey georgette crepe and carried lilies of the valley.  The hearty congratulations of a wide circle of friends are extended to both Mr. and Mrs. Bixby--Norwich Telegraph.  Joel J. Bixby was a former resident of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and his many friends here extend hearty congratulations.

 

Kirby - Banks

Bainbridge Express, December 13, 1917

 

New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY]:  On December eight 1917, at ten a.m. in St. Andrew's church New Berlin occurred the marriage of Marjorie Elizabeth Banks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Banks of New Berlin to Arthur Theodore Kirby of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Wilson E. Tanner Rector of the parish.  The bride was simply but tastefully gowned in white serge and wore a corsage bouquet of cream rose buds.  She entered the church on the arm of her father and was attended by Miss Margaret Kirby of Bainbridge, sister of the groom.  Miss Kirby wore the georgette crepe and a corsage bouquet of violets.  The groom was attended by Dr. Banks, brother of the bride.  Immediately following the wedding ceremony a delightful breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents.  The table was exquisitely decorated with pink carnations and ferns. The guests were Mrs. Polly Banks, Dr. and Mrs. Van Wagner, Mrs. White, Rev. and Mrs. Tanner of New Berlin, Dr. and Mrs. Ray Banks and baby daughter of Worcester, Miss Mary Kirby and Miss Margaret Kirby of Bainbridge, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kirby and Miss Olive Kirby, of Afton.  Early in the afternoon the bride and groom left, in a much bedecked automobile, for their new home in Binghamton.  Mr. ad Mrs. Arthur Kirby will be at home after Dec. 14th at 240 Front Street, Binghamton, N.Y.  The bride was a member of the Bainbridge High School faculty for several years.

 

Copley - Armstrong

Bainbridge Express, May 2, 1918

 

Miss Margaret E. Armstrong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Armstrong and Sergt, Duncan M. Copley were married Sunday afternoon, April 28th at 2:30 o'clock in the Church of the Advent, Spartanburg, S.C.  The church was decorated with fleurdelis and the wedding march was played by a brother soldier.  Sergt. Copley is a son of Mr. and Mrs. D.H Copley and stationed at Camp Wadsworth with the 27th Division U.S.A.

 

Harrington - Wrench

Bainbridge Express, June 13, 1918

 

Announcements have been received of the marriage at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], of Miss Ina A. Wrench of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] and Mr. Ray M. Harrington of that city on Saturday evening, June 8th, 1918, by Rev. James Benninger, pastor of the Centenary Methodist church  Miss Wrench is the daughter of Mrs. Sophia Wrench, residing on South Pearl street.  She is an estimable young lady and well liked by all who know her.  She was until very recently employed in the office of the America Separator Co., as one of its stenographers.  Mr. Harrington is a fine young man and is employed by the Endicott-Johnson Shoe M'fg Co. at Johnson City.  Mr. and Mrs. Harrington will be at home, June 20th at 173-1/2 Chapin street, Binghamton.  Their many friends here wish them happiness and a cloudless journey through life together.

 

Owens - Hickox

Bainbridge Express, August 15, 1918

 

Homer D. Owens and Miss Bessie M. Hickox were married at St. Peter's Church [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], this morning, by the Rev. R.W. Nickel.  The bride's parents and Dr. Danforth attended as witnesses.  Mr. and Mrs. Owens left by auto for a trip to New York City.

 

DeFilippo - Russell

Bainbridge News & Republican, August 22, 1946

 

Miss Agnes M. Russell, daughter of Mrs. Maude Russell, 1 Bridge street, was married at her home Saturday noon to Robert DeFilippo, of Mount Vernon.  The double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. Henry Stammer, of the Presbyterian Church, Bainbridge.  The bride was given in marriage by her brother-in-law, Winn Barnes, of Oneonta.  She wore a white dress of street length, a tiara of sweet peas and a corsage of red, white and blue gladioli.  Mrs. Edward Meehen, of Sidney, was matron of honor and Kendall Barnes, Oneonta, nephew of the bride, was best man.  The room was decorated with baskets of gladioli and hydrangeas with streamers of white and green crepe paper.  A reception was held at the home and luncheon followed for the bridal party and immediate relatives.  The bride is a graduate of Bainbridge Central School.  After a wedding trip the couple will reside in an apartment at 1 Bridge street.