Marriages (September 11)

Shelton - Bromley

1893

In Guilford, September 12, 1893, by the Rev. M.S. Godshall, assisted by Rev. H.H. Wilber, of Lestershire, a former pastor, Will P. Shelton and Miss Flora S. Bromley, both of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], were united in marriage.  The marriage took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs Elnathan Bromley, and was witnessed by a large number of invited friends.  The groomsman was Pascal Nash, jeweler at Guilford, an intimate friend of the groom, and Miss Susie Root, of Guilford, an intimate friend of the bride, acted as bridesmaid.  Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Burlison acted as ushers. The happy couple expect to make an extended tour through the west including a visit to the World's Fair. The groom is the only son of an honored citizen of Guilford, and the bride the daughter of one of our most respected townsmen, and a loved and valuable member of the Methodist episcopal church. Both bride and groom are persons of high ideals and good habits, and then many friends wish them a happy and prosperous future.  The day was a perfect one, and a goodly number of friends were present to enjoy a delightful evening. The house was beautifully and tastily decorated, especially the room in which the ceremony took place, forming a canopy of evergreen and flowers over the head of the bridal pair.  Mrs. H.W. Cable, an excellent musician, presided at the piano.  A. Ferris, of Guilford, very acceptably acted as caterer. Soon after the couple were pronounced husband and wife, a telegram was received bringing congratulations and best wishes from Miss Ruth Crandall, of Buffalo, N.Y., an intimate friend of the bride.  During the evening the following beautiful and timely poem from Miss Fannie Crosby, a loved friend of the bride, was received;

 

To Mr. and Mrs. Shelton, on Their Bridal Eve

You have linked your hearts together,

Through the joys and cares of life.

And the pastor with his blessing

 Has pronounced you man and wife.

 

You have linked your hearts together,

At the altar's holy shrine.

May your sky be clear and peaceful,

And your love star n'er decline.

 

If you live for one another,

Trusting each for god or ill,

Though the clouds may sometimes gather,

Love will make you happy still.