Marriages (May 3)

Jenks - Chapin

Afton Enterprise, October 22, 1914

On Wednesday, October 14, 1914 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Chapin of Wells Bridge [Otsego Co., NY], occurred the marriage of their daughter, Gladys Lucille [Chapin], to Jere Alton Jenks of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].  Promptly at noon the bridal couple took their place under an arch of evergreen and in the presence of a few guests, the ring ceremony was performed by Rev. R.S. Boyce of East Worcester, a former pastor at Wells Bridge.  The rooms were decorated with evergreen and carnations and crepe paper carried out the color and crepe paper carried out the color scheme of pink and white.  Immediately after the service the wedding dinner was served.  In the evening amid a shower of rice the happy pair, started on a short auto trip with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tabor under whose planning rice was received in every town through which they passed.  The bride is a graduate of Unadilla High School and Training Class and in 1911 completed the course at the Oneonta Normal since which time she has taught in the Stamford Seminary.  The groom is a popular business man of Afton having been in the store of Lord & McHugh for several years.  Their many friends wish them the best of success and happiness.  They will soon be at home in their newly built house at Afton.

 

Barr - Eddy

Afton Enterprise, October 22, 1914

A quiet wedding was solemnized at Sprucevilla the home of the bride, at one p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21st, 1914 when Miss Clara Bell [Eddy], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Eddy, became the wife of Leon J. Barr one of our well known and highly respected young men.  Rev. I.L. Bronson officiated. There were present only the immediate families of the contracting parties.  Immediately following the ceremony a sumptuous wedding repast was served, after which the happy couple departed for a short wedding trip.  On their return they will be at home to their friends on Main Street in this village [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Many beautiful presents including cut glass, silver, linen and gold were presented them. 

 

Lenahan - Keough

Chenango Union, June 17, 1897

At St. Paul's church, at 8:30 Tuesday morning, Dr. Francis D. Lenahan, of Wilkesbarre, Pa., and Miss Elizabeth Keough, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage by Rev. Father Hart, M.N. Donelly was best man and Miss Theresa Lenahan was bridesmaid.  Adrian Babcock presided at the organ and Miss May Quinn and William Dolan sang "O Promise Me," during the ceremony.  A wedding breakfast was served at the  Eagle.  Mr. and Mr.s Lenahan will reside at Wilkesbarre [PA].

 

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, January 7, 1875

 

SHAVER - ESTES:  In Norwich, Dec. 31, 1874, by Rev. W.J. Judd, Mr. Chas. R. Shaver of Verona [Oneida Co., NY] and Ella E. Estes of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BURLISON - SQUIRES:  In Norwich, Dec. 31, 1874 by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Mr. Caleb R. Burlison of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Sarah l. Squires of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY].

 

ASHCRAFT - BROWN:  In Norwich, Jan. 5, 1875, by Rev. W.H. Waldron, Mr. Geo. H. Ashcraft of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Hattie R. Brown of German [Chenango Co., NY].

 

BELLINGER - LANCTON:  In Otselic Dec. 31, 1874, by Rev. J. W. Barr, Mr. Chas. H Bellinger to Miss Caroline Lancton of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY].

 

REYNOLDS - CLEAVLAND:  In Smyrna, Dec. 24, 1874 by Rev. A.F. Brown, Mr. Devillo Reynolds of North Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Artlissa M. Cleavland of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].

 

RICHARDSON - CONGER:  In Smyrna, Dec. 24, 1874, by Rev. J.W. Barr, Mr. Samuel B. Richardson of Otselic [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Elizabeth R. Conger of Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY].