Marriages (November 23)

Hughes - Thorpe

Utica Saturday Globe, September 1919

Edward L. & Julia B. (Hughes) Thorpe

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A pleasant nuptial event of the week was the marriage on Wednesday afternoon at the Free Baptist Church in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] of [Julia B.] Hughes and Edward L. Thorpe, Rev. Charles Pendleton, pastor of the church, officiated.  The bridal pair were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Oles of Bainbridge, Mrs. Oles being a cousin of the bride.  The bride formerly resided in this city, making her home for a number of years with the late Mrs. Charles Crandall, of Cortland street.  For the past two years she had been a valued clerk in the office of Franklin J. Ives, Oneonta's leading optical specialist.  The groom [son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred V. Thorpe of Mitchell street] graduated from Norwich high School and had taken the first year in a course at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute when he enlisted May 5, 1917, being one of the first to volunteer his services in the great war of Company E, Twenty-second United States  Infantry.  Since his discharge from service he has been employed as boilermaker's helper in the Ontario & Western shops in Norwich.  After a wedding journey of a week, Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe will return to this city to reside.

 

Vail - Cone

Sidney Record, January 14, 1893

The wedding festivities at the Cone Homestead in Unadilla [Otsego Co., NY] at 4 p.m. on the 11th last., must ever remain in the memory of those who graced the occasion with their presence, a scene of beauty and joy forever.  In point of elegance, chic, and polite refinement no similar event about here can equal it.  Mr. Clarence E. Vail is to be warmly congratulated upon having secured in the person of Miss Sarah A. Cone, a most charming, refined and deservedly popular bride, while of the groom, it can be truly said he comes from one of the best families of Deposit [Delaware Co., NY], and the fact of his being the bridegroom-elect attests abundantly to his high worth and sterling qualities.  At precisely 4 o'clock the bridal pair entered the elaborately decorated drawing room, following by the bridesmaid, maid of honor, groomsman, and best man.  The bride was a picture of radiance and beauty.  Dressed in cream-white tulle, with Duchess lace and pearl trimming, her petite figure, the cynosure of all eyes, formed a vision of loveliness.  The bride wore a veil of tulle and orange blossoms, carrying a bouquet of lilies of the valley and orchids.  The bridesmaid was Miss Carrie Gregory, daughter of M.B. Gregory, Esq.  She was dressed in Moiré and carried a bouquet of pink roses.  The little maid of honor was Miss Ella Haight, of Sidney, who looked very sweet in pink silk and carried a corbel de fleur.  The groom was dressed in regulation evening costume.  He was supported by Mr. E.G. Dean, of Deposit, and Mr. Frank Beebe, of Binghamton, as best man, while Mr. Montie Cone, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. They were met under a floral bell of pink carnations by Rev. Dr. Parks, rector of St. Mathews Episcopal church.  When the strains of the wedding march, played by Mrs. Helen Goodneck, of Philadelphia, Pa. had echoed away, the solemn service of the church pronounced the happy pair man and wife.  Then followed a brilliant reception and a sumptuous collation, served by caterers from Binghamton.  The rooms were beautifully decorated by florists from Rochester, orchids and other exotics rivaling in beauty and fragrance with a profusion of other florals.  the wedding was strictly family affair so far as guests were concerned.  The invitations were limited to only a few.  The bride was recipient of many costly presents.  The happy pair took train No. 8, on their way to New York, and will extend their tour as far as Washington.  Their numerous friends unite in wishing them continued felicity.

 

Totman - Colegrove

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 7, 1893

The Portland Sunday Oregonian of Dec. 4 contains the following:  "The wedding of Miss Martha E. Colegrove and C.M. Totman was solemnized on Thursday afternoon at 404 Jefferson street, by Rev. Thomas l. Cole, of Trinity church.  The ceremony as very quiet. The young couple left immediately afterward for south Oregon."  Mr. Totman is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Darwin Totman, of Groton avenue, and has many friends hereabouts.  He is an enterprising, energetic and popular young man, and a host of good wishes will be offered both to him and his bride on their entrance into married life.--Cortland Standard.

 

Brennan - Erion

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 7, 1893

Wednesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, in St. Paul's church, Michael Brennan and Mary Erion were married.  The handsome church was filled with the friends of the bride and groom.  Rev. Father John A. Hart performed the ceremony.  The bride wore a cream colored silk dress with a white vail, and the bridesmaid, Miss Mamie Gannon, of Utica, was dressed in pink.  After the wedding, a reception was held at the home of the bride on Railroad street.  the presents were handsome and costly and showed the excellent taste of the donors.  Mr. and Mrs. Brennan left last night for a short wedding tour.  On their return they will make their place their home.