Marriages (May 17)

Steward - Frink

Chenango Union, September 23, 1897

Kirk [Chenango Co., NY]:  On Wednesday last, September 15th, a party of friends and relatives to the number of about fifty, assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Frink, of this place, to witness the marriage of their only daughter, Bertha S. [Frink], to Jesse G Steward, youngest son of Charles R. Steward, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  The day was all that could be desired, and at 2 o'clock P.M., the young couple took their places in front of an arch of evergreens and sweet peas as the organ pealed forth the strains of the wedding march, which was played by Mrs. James Brown, of South Plymouth.  It was a scene which will long be remembered by those present.  Rev. Samuel Moore, of the Methodist denomination, of Norwich, soon pronounced the words that united the two happy hearts as one and congratulations soon followed after which a bountiful repast was served. The guests, after wishing the young couple a prosperous voyage through life, departed for their homes.  The bride and groom accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Carey Steward, left on the following morning for Ithaca.  They are to return on Monday and will reside on Henry street, Norwich, the groom being a clerk in Fowlston's store. The presents were useful as well as beautiful and are tokens of friendship and esteem in which the youthful couple are held by their many friends.

Burgin - Jones

Chenango Union, August 5, 1897

Miss Lillian Mae Jones, daughter of Mrs. Emily Jones, and Prof. Bryan O. Burgin, of Walton [Delaware Co., NY], were married Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the bride's mother, No. 127 East Main street, N. Martin, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the families. The newly wedded couple took the afternoon train for Binghamton, Middletown and New York, and upon their return will reside at Lowville, where Mr. Burgin is principal of the Lowville academy.  Mrs. Burgin has a host of friends in Norwich, who extend hearty congratulations.

Graham - Searing

Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917

An early  morning wedding occurred on Tuesday at 8:30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Searing on Bixby street, this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], when their daughter, Anna Louise Searing, was married to Roland Russell Graham.  The house was appropriately trimmed and fitted for the occasion with flowers and decorations of the season.  Rev. R.W. Nickel of St. Peter's Church performed the ceremony.  The wedding was attended only by members of the families of the bride and groom.  The bride and groom left for a trip to Thousand Islands and upon their return they will reside in Elmira where Mr. Graham, who is a graduate of Cornell College of Mechanical Engineering, is engaged in the Engineering Department of the American Bridge Company. The bride is a exceedingly attractive and competent young lady having pursued teaching in mathematics and science since her graduation from Elmira College a few years ago.

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Petley

Bainbridge Republican, July 26, 1917

Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]:  The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Petley was held at their home on the East Side Wednesday, July 4th. About 50 relatives and friends gathered to help these worthy people celebrate the day, and which was planned as a surprise.  Of the eight children and fourteen grandchildren, all were present except one grandchild.  Tables were set on the spacious lawn and nature was at her best on this day. The bride's table was graced with a large bouquet of 50 red carnations and a cake bearing the dates 1867 - 1917.  The American and English flags were used in decorating.  Besides a purse of $50 in gold, Mr. and Mrs. Petley were the recipient of other gifts.

Winsor - Davis

Chenango Union, September 16, 1897

A large number of invited guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edson A. Davis on Wednesday evening, September 8th, to witness the marriage of their daughter, Jessie M. [Davis] to Curtis E. Winsor, both of this place [Guilford, Chenango Co., NY]. Very soon after the appointed time - 7:30 p.m., the notes of the wedding march were heard, and the couple took their position under the arch prepared for them, where they were met by Rev. Dr. Sutherland, pastor of the Congregational church of Oxford and this place, who very gracefully and impressively performed the ceremony which made them one. The house was splendidly decorated with flowers and ferns, which were not only profuse but beautiful, showing rare good taste in the manner of their arrangement.  After the ceremony and congratulations, the company repaired to the dining room where an elegant collation was served, under the direction of Cateress Hickey of Norwich. Both of the young people are prominent members of the church and active workers in the C.E. Society, and the wedding gifts showed the  high esteem in which they are held by the young people of the community.  Guests were present from Norwich, Oxford, Guilford, Mt. Upton and other places.  They left for their wedding trip to Lowville amid a shower of rice and good wishes from the assembled company. ---A Guest, North Guilford, N.Y., September 10, 1897