Marriages (March 25)

Tilyou - Littlebrant

Afton Enterprise, June 25, 1886

Harrison Tilyou and Anna Littlebrant of Masonville [Delaware Co., NY], were to have been married last week Thursday, at the home of the bride. Everything was in readiness; the minister in his place, and the feast prepared, when the pa and ma of the little fellow who was going to get spliced, drove up and forbade the marriage.  It was finally decided to postpone the wedding until after haying.  that prospective husband-to-be should be awarded a leather medal.  The girl is to be congratulated on her fortunate escape.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Anable

Afton Enterprise, June 25, 1886

About sixty invited friends and relatives assembled at the home of Mr. A.S. Anable, in this town [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday evening, the occasion being the 40th anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Anable. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present, and at an early hour the company sat down to partake of the bountiful repast that had been provided by the host and hostess. The tables fairly groaned under the heavy load of all the choice viands of the day, and each one was loud in their praises of the culinary ability of Mrs. Anable.  A number of useful and ornamental presents were presented among which was the following:  Glass cake basket, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Tarble; patent baking pan, a pair of shears, and granite coffee pot, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Kirtland; glass set of nine pieces, C.E. Carrington and wife, Geo. Jay and wife, M.D. Lane and wife, and H.R. Caswell and wife; set of silver spoons, Charles Anable; table cloth and napkins, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Decker; rocking chair, C.G. Greene; hanging lamp, R. Searles and wife, D.A.  Hyde and wife, F. Hard and wife, Gilman Herkimer and wife; W.O. Williams, $1; GW. Knight, $1; T.L. Greene, $1; hassock, Dr. and Mrs. P.A. Hayes. The company adjourned at a late hour wishing Mr. and Mrs. Anable many more years of happiness and prosperity.