Thursday, July 23, 2015

Marriages (July 23)

Harris - Platt
Utica Saturday Globe
 
 
Dr. Blinn A. and Winona A. (Sprague) Harris

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dr. Blinn A. Harris and Mrs. Winona A. Platt were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Sprague, on Mitchell street, at 9 o'clock Sunday evening. Rev. J. Lafayette Ray, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present.  After congratulations, refreshments were served, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris left by the Ontario & Western for a wedding trip to Milwaukee and other points.  The groom is a prominent physician and a coroner of Chenango county.  His bride is a charming woman.  Their many friends throughout the county unite in extending best wishes.
 
Balch - Harris
Syracuse Herald, June 16, 1908
Miss Isabelle Ellis Balch, daughter of the late Frank W. Balch, was this morning married to Dr. Blinn A. Harris by the Rev. Dr. Samuel S. Calthrop at his home, in the presence of their immediate families.  Both the bride and groom live in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]
 
Burlison - Foote
A pretty wedding occurred Wednesday June 30, when about 50 guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. U.H. Foote of Front street [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], to witness the marriage of their daughter Cora Belle to George K. Burlison, a promising young farmer residing near town.  The house was beautifully decorated with evergreens and cut flowers, and the happy couple plighted their vows under an arch of evergreens and white roses.  Mrs. Goodnough of Afton, presided at the organ, rendering Mendelssohn's wedding march.  Miss Dell Foote a twin sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Fred Burlison, a brother of the groom was groomsman.  the ceremony was performed by Rev. T.F. Hall of Binghamton.  After the ceremony and the usual congratulations a wedding supper was served which all present seemed to enjoy.  The bride and groom were the recipients of numerous beautiful and useful presents tokens of the esteem in which they are jointly held by their many friends.  The marriage which occurred in Mr. Foote's family this week was the third daughter which Rev. Mr. Hall has united in matrimonial bonds. The esteemed clergyman is not forgotten in our vicinity and is often called here to perform some kindly office for his people that he formerly served so faithfully, while an established pastor in Bainbridge. 
 
Green - Burlison
Mr. John Green and Miss Minnie Burlison were married Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the bride's home three miles above the village on the West side, by Rev. C.H. Sackett. The wedding was a fine affair, there were fifty guests present.  The groom who is also of Bianbridge is a hsutling youg farmer.  He has rented the Parsons farm and will take possession the 1st of March.

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