North - Dorman
Chenango Union, May 10, 1883
Charles C. North and Miss Sally Dormdedan, of Guilford, N.Y. [Chenango Co., NY], were united in the bonds of matrimony, May 4th, 1853, by Rev. Ransom, and although thirty years have passed since then, the event is not forgotten. Some of the good friends of this couple thought the event worthy an anniversary, and so we witnessed a novel scene last Wednesday, May 4th. We were requested to be at the house of David Dorman, the old homestead, hard by, at ten o'clock in the morning. The hour found us there, and strange as it may seem, several of our thrifty farmers and their wives were there already, and others put in an appearance shortly, until the company numbered fifty or more, and the scene opened thus: An instrument of music was placed upon a sled, and a musician took her place on the stool. "Uncle Henry" had the reins in hand, and led the way, followed by a giggling company, and as they turned from the street into the said C.C. North's yard, Minnie struck up "Marching through Georgia." We are not certain that the choir kept time with the instrument, but we are sure that about this time Mrs. Sally and Miss Jennie came to the door, suddenly, we judge, as their sleeves were rolled up, and although Charles was in a distant field sowing oats, we saw his hat lift as the company shouted to him. Realizing his condition the Doctor hastened to him, and soon he was in our midst, panting and sweating, and gasping "I am still alive." The scene was called "a surprise." If it was, it was a good one, if not, it was well played.
While the ladies made their toilet, and Charles changed his boots, the rattle of pots and kettles was heard. Extension tables were extended, baskets were unloaded, and thirty of us were comfo6rtably seated by heavily loaded tables a few minutes past noon, while thirty others said to themselves, "Second table always comes cheaper;" but if they added, as a little fellow did once, "there is never half so much on it," they were mistaken, for they had more than a sufficiency. At 3 o'clock the scene changed. The company filled the parlor and sitting room, and the porch, and the pair was escorted into the room by gallant groomsmen and fair bridesmaids, when the matrimonial vows were renewed, and a congratulatory presentation speech was made by their pastor, Rev. P.R. Tower, for the friends had brought with them other than table luxuries. The pair were congratulated on their prosperous married life, as evidenced by their family of children, and he on the peaceful tenor of his ways, as shown by his full head of hair, and they on the high esteem in which they are held, as demonstrated by the gathering.
A fine hanging lamp, a silver caster, a set of chairs and a rocker, and other presents to the amount of $30, were duly presented. If the coming failed to surprise, this scene did not. The pair were too much surprised for many words, to Rev. L.A. Wild, of Rockdale, came to the rescue, in a neat little speech responsive. "Father North," who has walked the earth for four score and nine years, expressed the great pleasure the occasion had given him; he was glad to know his children had so many friends, and then he seemed to bring heaven down, as he offered thanksgiving and prayer to the Giver of all our blessings. The singing interspersed was soul stirring. Altogether the affair was pleasant and profitable.
Beside the relatives and friends of the vicinity of this honored pair, there were present A. Converse and wife, of Gilbertsville; Howard North and wife, of Troy, N.Y.; Miss Hattie Chamberlain, of Iowa; H.L. White and wife, of North Guilford; and Rev. L.A. Wild and wife, Harry Brown and wife, Erastus North and wife, and Charles Manwarren and wife, from Rockdale.---P.R.T.
C.C. North and wife wish to express their heartfelt thanks to their many friends who so kindly remembered them on the 4th of May, it being the thirtieth anniversary of their wedding.
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