Marriages (June 8)

Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Southworth

Utica Saturday Globe, March 1914

J.S. & Mary Ellen (Robinson) Southworth

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Rev. and Mrs. J.S. Southworth, long well known and highly esteemed residents of Norwich, had been married 50 years Sunday, March 8.  The event was fittingly celebrated by a gathering of guests at the Southworth home on Silver street on Saturday, March 7.  The home had been handsomely prepared, golden hued tulips and nodding daffodils vying with palms and smilax to form effective decorations.   The bride and groom of 50 years agone received their guests in the south parlor, the bride adorned in her wedding gown.  Following the reception refreshments were served in  the north parlor by Cateress Mary Randall, musical diversion being afforded by a phonograph.  After the luncheon there were reminiscences by those present and the reading of congratulatory letters from absent relatives and friends.  Among these was a fitting poetical tribute from Rev. Algernon S. Clark, of Round Lake, a lifelong friend of the groom, in which he happily combined remote recollections with those of more recent years.  Rev. E.B. Olmstead, who was pastor of the Broad Street Methodist Church 22 years ago when the Southworths first came to Norwich, spoke eloquently and interestingly of his long acquaintance with the host and hostess.  In his response Rev. Mr. Southworth paid gallant tribute to his helpmate of half a century.  He referred to the prenuptial days when he was an aspiring pedagogue and his favorite pupil was Mary Ellen Robinson in the old Edmeston school house, where later their three children were disciplined under the same rod.  He convinced his hearers that he had nothing to regret in launching upon the matrimonial sea in the company and at the date they were celebrating.  Mrs. Southworth was given the privilege of speaking for herself, but in the commendable 50-years-ago fashion preferred to "not talk back," but let the genial head of the house speak for both.  It was a matter of regret that Rev. A.R. Burke, the present pastor of the Broad Street Church was called away before he could entertain the guests with one of his delightful impromptu addresses.  The speeches were interspersed with vocal selections by Miss Maude Southworth, an only daughter, of New York city.  Mr. and Mrs. Southworth were the recipients of many gifts of gold and cut glass and floral tokens of friendships.  It is interesting to note that among those present were several couples who within two years will celebrate their golden weddings and that it was the birthday anniversary of the elder son, W. Devaughn Southworth.  Among the guests present from out of town were Mrs. Julia E Cheney, of Fly Creek; Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Southworth, Frances E. Southworth, of New London, and Maude E. Southworth, of New York city.

 

Hendrickson - Myers

Afton Enterprise, January 28, 1915

A quiet wedding took place at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage [Oneonta, Otsego Co., NY], Saturday afternoon, at 5 o'clock, when Rev. Dr. Hall united in marriage Miss Helen Leona Myers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Myers of London avenue, and Clarence E. Hendrickson, proprietor of the Palm Barber shop.  They were attended by Julian Sutliff and Miss Hattie Yaple, Both bride and groom have a wide circle of acquaintance sin the city and their friends unite in extending congratulations and best wishes for a bright and happy life.  The happy couple left on the evening train for New York city to remain until Wednesday when they will return to make their home in this city - Oneonta Star  Mr. Hendrickson is a former resident of Afton and his many friends here extend congratulations.

 

Hough - Grosse

Afton Enterprise, January 28, 1915

Last Friday, January 29, 1915, William Hough and Miss Helen E. Grosse, both of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Lutheran parsonage by Rev. J.C. Tranger.  They were attended by Mr. Paul Grosse and several relatives and friends.  Mr. Hough is a man of fine personality and employed by the Oneonta Light and Power Co.  Mrs. Hough has many friends in this town who extend congratulations.

 

Payne - Thompson

Bainbridge Republican, July 12, 1917

Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Thompson announce the marriage of their daughter, Mabel E. [Thompson] to Harold L. Payne of Bainbridge, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], July 10, 1917, at Towanda, Pa., by the Rev. John S. Stewart D.D.  Mrs. Payne has been preceptress in the Bainbridge High School for the past four years and is a very attractive young lady.  Mr. Payne has been clerk in the Bainbridge postoffice for many years and is one of the best young men of this village.  Upon their return to Bainbridge they will occupy a house on Evans street already furnished and prepared for them.