Marriages (February 16)

Powderly - Brooker

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1920

John & Margaret (Brooker) Powderly

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY] on Sunday, May 16, occurred the marriage of Miss Margaret Brooker and John Powderly, of this city. the bride is the daughter of Alonzo Brooker, of Norwich, the proprietor of the Continental Hotel on Lackawanna avenue.  The groom is a world war veteran and both are well-known Norwich people.  Their  numerous friends extend hearty congratulations.  Mr. and Mrs. Powderly are on an automobile trip to Michigan City, Ind., where they will visit the bride's brother, Clarence Brooker.

 

Carpenter - Derby

Afton Enterprise, January 1, 1886

A happy occasion was that of the marriage in this village [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday evening, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Derby, of Mr. S. Frank Carpenter, youngest son of Mr. D.A. Carpenter, and Miss Angie L. Derby.  The time of the ceremony was at seven o'clock p.m., and before that hour a large number of the immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom had assembled in anticipation of the event.  At the appointed hour the bridal party entered the room where the ceremony was to be performed, and the Rev. A.J. Cook, pastor of the M.E. Church of Afton, united the couple in the bonds of matrimony.  Miss Crandall, of New York city, was bride's maid, and Mr. Geo. K. Landers, of Williamsport, Pa., acted as best man.  a profusion of congratulations followed until supper was announced, when the company adjourned to partake of the refreshments which had been provided with a liberal hand by the host and hostess.  Miss Derby is one of our finest young ladies, is a great favorite with all who know her, and we consider Frank a lucky young man in capturing the affections of so amiable and excellent a lady as his bride, who is possessed of every quality to make home a very attractive place.  Among those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, of Bainbridge.  The happy couple left on express train No. 3, the same evening, for New York city and other points of interest.  A large number of useful and ornamental presents were presented.  We extend our congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter and wish them a long life of usefulness and prosperity.

 

Doolittle - Hall

Afton Enterprise, January 2, 1896

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hall, on South Main street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday evening, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Nettie A. [Hall], to Mr. Elbert L. Doolittle, of Ouaquaga.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. R.B. Carruth.  Miss Ruby Landers, of Afton, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. John Hurlburt, of Ouaquaga, as best man.  Only a few of the immediate friends of the bride and groom were present, and immediately after the nuptials all partook of an elegant repast.  The couple departed on train No. 3 the same evening for Binghamton and other  other points of interest.  Congratulations are extended to the happy couple.

 

Thomson - Briggs

Afton Enterprise, January 2, 1896

At high noon, today (Wednesday), the marriage of Miss Lulu Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Briggs to Mr. Robert Thomson, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on Main street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  Rev. Henry Hill, pastor of the Baptist church, performed the ceremonies, the couple standing beneath an arch of evergreens.  Immediate friends of the bride and groom were present and after the ceremonial rites, a grand feast was enjoyed. The happy young couple left on train No. 7, this afternoon, for the Parlor City, and other interesting points.  The wish of happiness and prosperity goes with them.

 

Chamberlin - Card

Afton Enterprise, January 2, 1896

This evening will occur the marriage of Miss Martha Carr, daughter of Mrs. Hattie Carr, to Mr. Fred Chamberlin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Chamberlin.  The nuptial ceremonies will be performed by Rev. J.A. Davis, of the Hallstead Baptist church at the home of the bride's mother on Academy street [Afton, Chenango Co., NY].  The young couple are held in the highest esteem by the citizens of Afton, and The Enterprise joins with their large circle of relatives and friends in wishing them a long and happy life of usefulness and prosperity.  The happy couple depart on train No. 3 and will spend their honeymoon in Binghamton, Hallstead and Montrose.

 

Kekesch - Pope

Norwich Sun, May 18, 1920

Miss Dorothy Bell Pope, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Pope of Utica [Oneida Co., NY] and Edward L. Kekesch, son of George E. Kekesch, also of Utica, were married in Utica on April 30, at the Trinity church by the Rev. Romeo C. Gould.  They were attended by Miss Henrietta Kekesch, a sister of the groom, and John Gavin.  Both the bride and her bride's maid wore tailored suits and carried bouquets of roses.  Mr. and Mrs. Kekesch left for a western trip, after which they will make their home at 429 Alken street, Utica.  Mrs. Kekesch is the granddaughter of Mrs. Almira Pope of Norwich.