Marriages (May 22)

Browne - Street
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 5, 1884

Mr. Isaac W. Browne was married to Miss Amanda Street, at the residence of the bride's mother on Rexford Street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.  Rev. I.T. Walker performed the ceremony in the presence of a few invited guests. Elegant refreshments were served to which all did justice. The presents were numerous and costly, expressing the kindly feeling in which both the bride and groom are held by their many friends.

VanCott - Wescott

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, October 10, 1883

October frosts and weddings seem to have an affinity for each other.  At any rate, this month is prolific of both.  One of the pleasantest events of the season took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Wescott  evening last, the occasion of which was the marriage of their daughter, Hattie M. [Wescott], to Herman H. VanCott, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY].  There were about fifty guests in attendance including relatives from Milford, Otego, Greene and Norwich.  About 6:30 P.M. the bridal party preceded by Misses Minnie and Edith Wescott (little nieces of the bride) took their places under a handsome double horse shoe of evergreens suspended from the ceiling, and were united by the Rev. P.R. Tower in a most impressive manner.  The presents were numerous and elegant.  After a sumptuous repast the happy pair departed for a ten days trip, carrying with them the hearty congratulations and good wishes of all, after which, they will return to Bainbridge where they intend to reside for the present.

 

Elopement

Chenango Union, January 16, 1896

The village of North Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY] was thrown into a fever of excitement Wednesday afternoon when the news began to spread of the elopement of Herman Savage and Miss Lucy White.  A reporter immediately visited the family of the wayward girl and was given these facts by George and Johnnie White, her brothers.  They became acquainted with the truth at 2 o'clock P.M., that the erring couple had made their escape on foot down the plank road from this village. these two brothers immediately started in hot pursuit.  The couple were overtaken just below Kirk.  All their persuasions for the girl to return were in vain.  The wild couple proceeded on their way and the brothers returned home.  Savage is the husband of Cora Law, widow of the late John R Newton, and has borne an unenviable reputation.  Miss White is the second daughter of our genial blacksmith, William R. White, is twenty years of age, and until now has borne a good reputation. As far as known they have departed without money.  All persons are cautioned against harboring them. Report says that Miss White has been keeping company with a gentleman of wealth in Smithville, and could easily have made an honorable marriage and passed her days in the best society.