Marriages (May 12)

Tuohy - Cox

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1913

 

Robert James & May Catherine (Cox) Tuohy

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A charming autumnal wedding was celebrated at St. Paul's Church Wednesday afternoon, when May Catherine Cox became the bride of Robert James Tuohy.  The ceremony was solemnized at 4:30, Rev. Father E.R. Prendergast officiating.  Rarely, if ever, on a similar occasion has the auditorium of the church presented such an enchanting appearance, decorated in white blossoms, ribbons and smilax.  The strains of the Lohengrin wedding march announced the entrance of the bridal party.  The bride was gowned in white crepe de meteor, with duchesse lace and pearl trimmings.  She wore a corsage bouquet of orange blossoms, with sprays of the same fastening the veil.  She carried a white ivory prayer book with shower of white ribbons.  The maid of honor, Miss Cassie M. Ryan, wore white embroidered crepe, with princess lace trimmings, with hat of gold lace and fur and carried a bouquet of white violets.  All the bridesmaids, Misses Grace M. Ryan, Kathleen E. Brennan, Kathryn A. Lee and Katherine L. Finigan, were costumed alike in brocaded crepe, with trimmings of Chantilly lace in pastel colors. They wore hats of black lace and carried chrysanthemums.  Hugh S. Tuohy, a brother of the groom, was the best man.  The ushers were Dr. J.L. Weiler, Matthew T. Lee and James E. Mahon of Norwich, and Lewis C. Ryan of Syracuse.  Miss Mayme Daley presided at the organ and assisted by Miss Annie Leach, violinist, and Miss Belle Field, of Canastota, flutist, rendered delightful selections while the guests were assembling.  The bridal party retraced their steps down the aisle to the familiar strains of Mendelsohn's wedding march.  Following the ceremony there was a reception and wedding supper at the home of the bride. The house decorations were white and green.  Many guests were present and the happy couple were showered with congratulations.  The wedding gifts were numerous and beautiful including a rich assortment of silver, cut glass, linen and furniture.  The bride presented her maids handsome pins and the groom's gifts to the ushers were souvenir pocket books.  The bride is the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Cox. She graduated form the Norwich High School in music and the German English course and for three years was a student under Prof. John D. Mehan, of Carnegie Hall, Brooklyn. She has sung in concerts throughout this section of the State under the management of the Century Lyceum Bureau of Utica. She was the leading soprano in St. Paul's Chruch and director of the choir until two years ago.  She has been prominent in the programs of the Monday Evening Musical Club and her singing has been one of the delightful features of many local musical events. The groom is the son of Mrs. Annie Tuohy, of Brooklyn.  He graduated from the Heffly College in that city and has since held a position as engineer in charge of State road construction. After a wedding journey to Albany, Boston and Baltimore and a water trip to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk, Va. Mr. and Mrs. Tuohy will take up their residence in Binghamton.

 

Ellsworth - Whiting

Chenango Union, July 15, 1897

Fred P. Ellsworth and Miss Mertie M. Whiting, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Whiting, of Plymouth street [Norwich, Chenango Co. NY], were married at the residence of the bride, last Wednesday evening, by Rev. W.H. Clark. The Sun says:  "The house was decorated with blue and white.  The wedding march was rendered by a mandolin and guitar quintet.  The bridal couple were met under an arch beautifully trimmed with evergreens and decked with cut flowers, by the Rev. W.H. Clark, who with an impressive ceremony made them man and wife.  Robert Rogers and Miss Millie Race of Greene acted as flower children.  The bride was attired in a dress of blue silk trimmed with white chiffon, and carried a large bouquet of white roses.  The groom wore a suit of conventional black. After the couple had received congratulations, the large company sat down to a sumptuous repast, served by Caterer Bridget Hickey.  The happy couple start out on life's journey with prospects of a bright future before them.  Miss Whiting has conducted a glove and mitten factory in Norwich for three years and has met with splendid success in this line of business.  Mr. Ellsworth is a member of the Park Place Baptist church, a member of the Y.M.C.A., and of the I.O.R.M., and is a young man of sterling worth and of much ability and one who is honored and respected by all who know him. They will reside in the future at No. 8 Plymouth street, where they will be at home to their friends after July 15.  The Sun extends congratulations and wishes Mr and Mrs Ellsworth much joy and happiness in the future which now looks so bright before them."

 

Parsons - Norton

Bainbridge Republican, August 2, 1917

John A. Parsons and Miss Lena Norton, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co. NY], were married at the First Presbyterian parsonage yesterday afternoon by Rev. Dr. James C. Russell.  They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Etten of 25th Main St. this city and left on the evening [line missing] Mr. Parsons is the efficient book keeper in the Casein Manufacturing company and his bride is a popular and highly respected young lady of that village.  Both have many friends whose hearty congratulations will be extended.  Oneonta Star, Monday.

Sackett - Isby

Bainbridge Republican, July 19, 1917

On July 16th, at eight o'clock, Miss Martha M. Sackett and Mr. Howard G. Isby, were united in marriage, by the father of the bride, Rev. C.H. Sackett.  Mrs. Isby has been Assistant Principal in the Clark's Summit High Schools for several years.  Mr. Isby is a pharmacist and a member of Co. E. 74th Regiment of Buffalo, N.Y.  After a trip to Albany, New York City, Asbury Park and Philadelphia, Mr. and Mrs. Isby will reside in Niagara Falls.