Marriages (February 26)

Root - Henderson

Utica Saturday Globe, May 1920

Leslie L. & Marion Ruth (Henderson) Root

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  At the Baptist parsonage in Oswego Sunday morning at 10 o'clock.  Leslie L. Root, of this city, and Miss Marion Ruth Henderson, of Tully, were married by Rev. Thomas A. Hughes.  They were attended by Ralph Root, a brother of the groom, and Miss Hildred Powell, of this city. The bride wore a dark blue traveling suit.  After the ceremony the bridal party motored to Syracuse for luncheon and to this city, where a wedding supper awaited their arrival at the home of the groom's parents  Monday morning Mr. and Mrs. Root left on a wedding journey of 10 days to New York, Philadelphia and Washington.  Upon their return they will make their home in Oswego.  The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Henderson, of Tully, and is a talented and attractive school teacher.  The groom, who is a New York, Ontario & Western Railway express messenger, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Root, of 9 Morse avenue.  The illness of Mrs. Root prevented their attendance at the wedding ceremony.

 

ROOT - HENDERSON:  At Oswego, May 16, Leslie Root of Norwich and Miss Marion R. Henderson of Tully [Norwich Sun, May 18, 1920]

 

Sands - Tanner

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1899

The marriage of Charles E. Sands, formerly local editor of the Chenango Telegraph, and Miss Mayme A. Tanner occurred at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. George Crain, on North Broad street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 8:30 Wednesday evening, in the presence of immediate relatives only.  Rev. Robert N. Martin officiated. Refreshments were served after the ceremony and Mr. and Mrs. Sands left on the D.L.&W., 11:25 train for a bridal tour through western Pennsylvania. The bride is one of Norwich's most pleasing young ladies, and will be missed among the active workers of the First Baptist Church and Sunday school, as well as in society.  Among the presents were a dozen solid silver spoons from the Baptist Choral Union of which she was a member.  The groom is well known and pleasantly remembered, having made many friends while a resident here.  He is at present in the employ of the biographical Publishing Company, of Chicago.  Among those who attended the wedding were Mr. Sands' mother and his brother, Frank E. Sands, of Great Bend, Pa.

 

Hughson - Schnickmann

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1899

William A. Hughson, stenographer at the Norwich silk mills, was united in marriage last week to Miss Pearl Schnickmann at the home of the bride in Oneonta.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.E. Bold, rector of St. James' Church, and was witnessed by a few relatives and friends.  Miss Florence Schnickmann, a sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and George W. Norton was best man.  The happy pair were the recipients of many presents, among them being a set of diamond ear-rings to the bride, from the mother of the groom.  Mr. and Mrs. Hughson have arrived in Norwich after a brief wedding tour and are receiving the congratulations of numerous friends. 

 

Richards - Squires

Utica Saturday Globe, April 1899

A pleasant company of relatives and friends were present at the home of A.N. Squires, in Plymouth, on Wednesday to witness the marriage of their daughter, Helen P. [Squires], to Lewis C. Richards, of East Norwich.  Rev. T.C. Givens, pastor of the Free Methodist Church, officiated.  Mr. and Mrs. Richards left on the Ontario & Western train for a short wedding trip, and upon their return will reside in Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]. 

 

Westcott - Haynes

Chenango Union, Octobe3r 24, 1889

One hundred guests assembled at the residence of Mrs. R.U. Haynes on Albany street, Wednesday evening last, to witness the marriage of her daughter, Minnie P. [Haynes], to M. DeVer Westcott, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  Charles D. Lee and Miss Zadie Lee presided at the piano and rendered some choice music.  At a few minutes past eight o'clock the bridal party descended to the parlor preceded by the officiating clergyman.  Rev. S.N. Westcott, father of the groom, and the ushers, Fred A. Merchant and J.C. Estelow, to the dulcet symphonies of a wedding march.  Fred W. Haynes acting as best man, and Miss Alida k. Haynes as bridesmaid. The ceremony pronounced, congratulations were in order and were followed by refreshments neatly and abundantly served.  Mr. and Mrs. Westcott took to 10:30 train the same evening for a short pleasure trip, and will soon return to assume the duties and responsibilities of married life. The presents by which the numerous friends expressed their interest and regard were elegant and valuable.  Among them was a beautiful brooch, a present to the bride from a relative in California, and a marble mantle from relatives of the groom in Iowa. -- Oxford Times

 

Kelley - Anable Elopement

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, September 14, 1898

John R. Kelley of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY] who more than a year ago deserted his young wife and son and eloped with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Susan Anable, has been arrested in Middletown and brought back to Bainbridge.  The Kelleys and the Anables lived on farms near each other.  There was trouble in both families and Kelley and Mrs. Anable fled from the place.  Kelley took the eldest boy, 10 years old with him, leaving the youngest boy with his wife.  Mrs. Anable left two children with her husband.  According to the Middletown Press, the rooms where Kelley and Mrs. Anable have been living are cozy quarters, supplied with all the real comforts of a laboring man's home.  Mrs. Anable did not care to say much regarding the affair, but stated that neither Kelley nor she took any comfort in their former homes, and since coming here had enjoyed life.  She denied the charges that Kelley had left his wife in a destitute condition.  He gave her clothing and provision enough for a long time, said Mrs. Anable, and she told him to leave.  I am not a bad woman and have not felt up to the present occurrence, that I did anything wrong in the matter, as neither of us had happy homes where we were and nave enjoyed life here --Binghamton Republican

 

Kelley was taken before Justice Williams at Bainbridge, Friday, plead guilty on the charge of not supporting his wife. and sentenced to six months in jail.  He was brought to Norwich the same day by Officer B.W. Pittsley of Afton.  Kelley declares that he will never live with his wife again....