Marriages (April 29)

Nearing - Prentice

Chenango Union, May 6, 1897

NEARING - PRENTICE:  At Latham's Corners, April 28, 1897, by Rev. Mr. Blair, Walter A.  Nearing, of Mt. Upton, and Miss Nellie M. Prentice of Latham's Corners.

 

A unique and beautiful wedding was that which was celebrated at the home of John Prentice uniting the only children of the Prentice families.  The evergreen arch and two gates twined with trailing arbutus, and tied with white satin ribbons, which were opened by wee white robed maidens for the bridal procession were fair-like in beauty, and the fair bride with her magnificent bouquet of flowers, with her maidens all in white, made a lovely picture.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.T. Blair, assisted by Rev. Mr. Spencer. About one hundred guests enjoyed the festivities, and the presents were numerous and elegant.  The happy pair took the train at Latham's station for Troy, congratulating themselves that they had escaped the "rice shower," but alas!  The train halted at the Mt. Upton depot, and over their shoulders came a deluge.

 

Worman - Atkinson

Chenango Union, May 6, 1897

The Albany Journal of April 28 contains the following notice of the marriage of Benjamin Worman son of Prof. Worman formerly of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], and well known here:  "The marriage of Ama M. Atkinson to Mr. Ben James Worman took place this morning at the home of the bride's mother, corner of Hamilton and Swan streets, the Rev. William F. Whittaker performing the ceremony.  The wedding was a very pretty, though a private one, the only guests present being the immediate friends of the families.  Mr. Worman's best man was Metz Hayes of New York city, and the bride was accompanied by her sister, Miss Grace l. Atkinson.  Many friends were present from New York and Brooklyn. Both Mr. and Mrs. Worman have very many warm friends in this city who will rejoice in their happiness and wish them much joy.  The happy couple have gone south on their wedding journey."

 

Dr. and Mrs. Francis

Afton Enterprise, October 15, 1914

A very delightful, and somewhat amusing "double surprise party" took place at the Presbyterian parsonage on Spring street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY] last Friday afternoon, October 9th.  The Presbyterian missionary Society was to meet there.  It was the date of the regular monthly meeting, and had no reference whatever to the fact that it happened to be the "Wedding Anniversary" of Dr. and Mrs. Francis.  The pastor's wife planned, however, that she would decorate the house with flowers and wedding bells, and give the ladies a pleasant little "surprise" by serving hot cocoa, cake, fruit, etc. to the twelve or fifteen who usually attended, and as many others as might come.  Nothing has been said.  The time came, and (to the bewilderment of the "lady of the manse") the first lady who arrived brought a cake in her hands. The second and third did likewise, and another brought a freezer of delicious ice cream.  And then the secret came out that the ladies had quietly arranged a charming "surprise" for Mrs. Francis and the pastor. Everything had been strictly "sub rosa" on both sides. When the ladies had ceased arriving it was found that there were thirty-nine present. Besides the good half-hour meeting at which the president, Miss Alice M. Taggart, presided, all had a very happy afternoon together.  Before the meeting closed, Mrs. M.G. Hill arose, and in a few beautiful words expressed to the pastor and wife the congratulations and loving wishes of all, and in behalf of the ladies presented her with an envelope containing two bright five dollar gold pieces, as an anniversary gift; to which Mrs. Francis responded briefly assuring these good friends of her heart-felt thanks and appreciation of all their kindness and love.

 

Shapley - Clark

Afton Enterprise, December 31, 1914

Miss Edna Clark of the town of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Mr. Ernest Shapley, employed near Otego [Otsego Co., NY], were united in marriage by Rev. C.O. Fuller at the Baptist parsonage.  Thursday afternoon, Dec. 24, 1914.  They were attended by Mr. F.N. Bennett and Miss Merle Clark.

 

Craver - Smith

Afton Enterprise, December 31, 1914

Married At the M.E. Parsonage, Afton, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], December 24, 1914, by Rev. I.L. Bronson, H. Ashley Craver and Miss Marjorie E. Smith, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Gervais - Walters

Afton Enterprise, October 15, 1914

A pretty and quiet wedding occurred at the home of Robert Searls on Saturday evening at which time his niece Miss Viola Walters, was untied in marriage to Leo Gervais, the ceremony being performed by Rev. C.O. Fuller, the bridal party standing under a bower of autumn leaves.  They were attended by Miss Ruth Chamberlin as bridesmaid and Glenn Gregory as groomsman.  After a course luncheon was served, the happy couple took the evening train for a brief tour.  Miss Walters is well known in this village having at one time made her home with her uncle and attended school.  For some time she has been a student nurse in the Binghamton City Hospital.  Mr. Gervais is a machinist in the employ of the Nineveh Coach and Car Co., where he is highly appreciated being a young man of excellent habits. They will make their home in Nineveh where the groom has a house prepared for his bride and where they will be pleased to welcome their large circle of friends.