Marriages (October 24)

Bush - Johnson

Afton Enterprise, November 1, 1900

A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Orin B. Johnson, at high noon Wednesday, October 27th.  The parties were Ira C. Bush of Nineveh [Broome Co. NY] and Lucy M. Johnson of Afton [Chenango Co., NY]. The ceremony was performed by her pastor, Rev. G. Flavel Humphreys. As the bride and groom stood beneath the arch of green picked out with the orange of the bitter-sweet, the clergyman took each lf them by the hand, and in familiar fashion without legal verbage welcomed them to the new life.  After the ceremony, the immediate friends of the bride and groom with the grandmother of the bride, sat down to an elegant lunch.  Both parties are members of the Nineveh Presbyterian church. The happy couple rode away, behind a shower of rice accompanied by old shoes and a suggestive placard. The carriage rode just as well although the small wheels were behind.  Joy go with them.

 

Fitzgerald - Payne

Afton Enterprise, September 6, 1900

A quiet home wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents in Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] at high noon on Wednesday Sept 5th, being the marriage of Pattie E. [Payne], the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.E. Payne to James Fitzgerald of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY].  After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. C.E. Sweet, of Afton, a cousin of the bride, and congratulations were extended, the company, which consisted of a few near friends, enjoyed a most bountiful repast. The presents were many and useful.  Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald will spend a few days visiting friends in Greene and Smithville, after which they will be at their home in Norwich. This popular young couple have the best wishes of the host of friends as they launch forth on the matrimonial sea.

 

Aylesworth - Kirk

Afton Enterprise, November 1, 1900

The marriage of Will S. Aylesworth and Miss Anna Kirk took place at the residence of Robt. Crowell in Pittsfield, Mass. Wednesday, Oct. 17th.  The name of the officiating clergyman is not known but Miss Mame Dautz and Frank Cullen, both former Bainbridge people acted as bridesmaid and best man upon the occasion.  Mr. Aylesworth is one of Bainbridge's esteemed young men, and the bride who formerly resided here is most favorably known.  The sincere best wishes of all are extended.  Mr. and Mrs. Aylesworth arrived in town Monday evening from their wedding tour.

 

Case - Rudd

Norwich Sun, March 15, 1905

At 3:30 this afternoon May E. Rudd and Leonard Case of North  Norwich [Chenango Co., NY] were married by Rev. Spencer James Ford at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Rudd No. 15 Griffing street.  Only the immediate friends and relatives were present.  After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Case will make their home in North Norwich, where the groom is well and favorably known.  The bride is a member of the Calvary Baptist church and also of the Philathea class, and is popular with many friends.

 

Van Deusen - Roberts

Cincinnatus Times, July 15, 1920

Menzo Van Deusen and Miss Emily L. Roberts of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY] were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage about 9:30 Saturday evening, by Rev. Robert Conklin.  The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Huntley, friends of the contracting parties. 

 

Elopement - Orsemus Waterman

Chenango Union, July 8, 1897

Four or five years ago, Orsemus Waterman came to this place [New Berlin, Chenango Co., NY], from Burlington [Otsego Co., NY], we believe, and opened a blacksmith shop.  He is a good workman, and probably might have done a good business had be been so inclined.  He is a married man, and the father of two sons, but for some weeks past his intimacy with a certain woman of the town has been the occasion of a good deal of talk.  On Thursday or Friday of last week the absence of both from town was noticed, and suspicion was not long in hinting that they had gone together. As nearly as their movements can be learned, the woman went to South New Berlin by rail, where she was joined by Waterman with a livery rig.  The two then drove to Sherburne, where they left rig, notifying the liveryman to send for it, and bought tickets for Utica via the D.L.&W.  That is the last heard of them.  Mrs. Waterman was away from home at the time these events occurred and was not informed until her return. The shock was so great that she became hysterical and was for a time quite prostrated. Waterman is said to have owed a great many debts around town, and to have mortgaged even the tools in his shop.  His wife and children have the sympathy of all who know them, but from all we can learn we believe the town will be fully a well off without Waterman and his paramour--New Berlin Gazette.

 

Brookfield NY Courier, July 14, 1897

The following item is going the rounds:  Orsemus Waterman and a Mrs. Carpenter, both of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], are said to have eloped last week.  Waterman took every cent of money and left his family destitute.  Mrs. Waterman is nearly insane and has to be watched every minute.

 

Chenango Union, September 22, 1897

O. Waterman of New Berlin, who recently eloped from that place, returned home last week and was immediately arrested by his forsaken wife on a charge of desertion.

 

Chenango Union, September 23, 1897

Justice T. H. Matterson has been full of business the past week....Mrs. O. Waterman had a warrant for the arrest of her husband; he was brought before Justice Matterson Thursday morning, but his counsel, A.A. Pope of Edmeston, requested an adjournment which was granted.  Saturday, Counselor H.J. Mosher appeared for the plaintiff.  Mr. Waterman is to pay his wife three dollars a week for her support.

Marriage

Brookfield Courier, October 3, 1877

WATERMAN - PRESTON:  At Bridgewater, Sept. 24, 1877 by Rev. J.H. Messenger, Mr. Orsemus Waterman, Jr., to Miss Luna Preston, both of East Winfield, N.Y.
 

Obituary

South New Berlin Bee, January 31, 1914

Orsemus Waterman, who for the past few years has conducted a blacksmith shop on Genesee street, was found dead in his room at the New Eagle hotel in this village, Thursday morning.  He was a mechanic of first-class ability, and was well and favorably known throughout the surrounding county.  he is survived by two sons, Walter of Norwich, and Albert of Boston.  Also by two brothers--New Berlin Gazette.