Marriages (March 20)

Terrible - Callihan

Afton Enterprise, May 28, 1886

Valenteeno Terrible and Mary Anna Callihan were married in Nineveh [Broome Co., NY] by the Rev. G.F. Humphreys

A Terrible man

Has Mary Ann,

And she is Terrible too.

With Terrible boys

And Terrible girls

They'll make a Terrible Crew.

 

Chenango Union, July 18, 1907

Guests at a wedding dinner at Johnstown, Pa., Tuesday afternoon were treated to a surprise.  During the dinner it was announced that the bride and groom each had a statement to make to their guests. The bride arose and said that because of something which she had learned during the hour since the marriage ceremony had been performed, she renounced her marriage vows and would proceed at once to secure a divorce from her husband.  The groom in turn renounced his marriage vows and started at once for the railroad station where he took a train out of town.  The bride accompanied the renounced groom to the station and saw him off.  The cause which led to the unusual proceeding is not announced.

 

Hibbard - Matthewson

Chenango Union, July 18, 1907

At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Matthewson, at Smithville Flats [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday, July 10, their daughter, Vesta J. [Matthewson] was married to Herbert B. Hibbard.  Rev. R. M. Duff, of Norwich, performed the ceremony which was witnessed by about 60 relatives and friends.  James Yale, of Ortonville, Minn., and Miss Mae Loomis, of Cleveland, Ohio, attended the bridal couple.  Miss Bessie Yale, of Ortonville, Minn., presided at the piano and little Miss Helen Cooper of Oxford was ring bearer.

 

Ryan - Law

Chenango Union, July 18, 1907

Frank L. Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ryan, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Alta Law, of North Pitcher [Chenango Co., NY], were married at the home of the bride's sister, Schenectady, on Tuesday, July 9, 1907, Rev. S.D. Ostayee officiating.  Mr. Ryan is in the insurance business in Norwich and his bride is well known here.

 

Griffin - Clarke

Chenango Union, July 25, 1907

The Utica Observer of July 24 days:  In the presence of a number of friends and relatives in St. Patrick's Church at 6 o'clock this morning took place the wedding of Miss Winifred Alice Clarke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Clarke of 85 Cooper street, this city [Utica, Oneida Co., NY], and Frank D. Griffin of Norwich, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY].   The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father N.J. Quinn with a nuptial mass and Prof. Harry McCormack presided at the organ.  Miss Mae l. Mulligan of Sherburne and M.J. Griffin of Oxford, brother of the groom, attended the bride and groom. The bride was attired in a gown of Burlingham silk, a picture hat and carried a white prayer book.  Her maid was similarly attired and carried pink carnations. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party repaired to the home of the bride's parents, where a wedding breakfast was served by Mrs. John Preston.  Only the immediate relatives were present.  Many gifts, including a set of Haviland china, cut glass and checks were received by the happy couple.  The bride is a prepossessing young lady, well liked by all who know her, and with her husband, who also holds a large acquaintance in this city, will receive the best wishes of many friends in their newly-wedded life.  Mr. and Mrs. Giffin will leave this afternoon on an eastern trip and on their return will reside at 41 Cortland street, Norwich, where the groom is employed as inspector of state roads.  They will be at home to their friends after Sept. 1.