Marriages (November 15)

Larkin - Hill

 

Frank and Blanche (Hill) Larkin

Utica Saturday Globe, June 1905

LARKIN - [HILL]:  At Sherburne, N.Y. [Chenango Co.], June 28, 1905, Frank Larkin of McGraw [Cortland Co., NY] and Miss Blanche Hill of Sherburne.  [Norwich Sun, June 29, 1905]

 

Benedict - Wilcox

Morning Sun, Norwich, NY, December 31, 1902

Christmas Wedding at Sherburne:  Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Wilcox were very successful on Wednesday evening in gathering a very elegant assemblage of their friends at their pleasant home on South Main street, on the occasion of the marriage of their eldest daughter, Miss Grace E. [Wilcox] to John N. Benedict.  The rooms, with the exception of the dining room, were beautifully trimmed with evergreen and holly, the dining room being trimmed with holly and carnations.  During the assembling of the guests, selections were played on the piano and violin by Miss Cora McKee and Louis Gates.  Miss Anna Leach of Norwich played several selections on the violin, and selections were also played on the piano by Miss Mabel Sherwood and Miss Ethel Froks[?].  Miss Clara Audsley sang, "Tell Me Again, Sweetheart" just preceding the ceremony. At the appointed time--8 p.m.--the bride and groom entered the room to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, rendered on the piano and violin by Miss McKee and Mr. Gates..  The party took their places under a bower of evergreens and holly and the marriage ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev. G.N. Underwood, pastor of the M.E. church of this village.  Miss May Wilcox, only sister of the bride, was maid of honor and was gowned in pink silk mull and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations.  The bride was beautifully attired in white organdy over white silk cut en train with tulle veil fastened with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of white bridal roses.  Walter W. Benedict, brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Alex Harrington and Asa Foote were ushers.

 

After the marriage, congratulations were heartily given the newly married after which a most sumptuous repast was served by Caterer C.L. Cartier, who performed his past in the best possible manner. Guests were present from Binghamton, Norwich, New Berlin and Columbus. The guests were received by the bride's mother and Mrs. C.O. Johnson of Albany, sister of the groom.

 

The bride is one of our most charming young ladies and is highly esteemed. She is a graduate of New Berlin high school of the class of 1899, and for a number of terms has taught school in and about Sherburne.  Mr. Benedict, the groom, is also well known in this place, and is one of our rising insurance men. The presents were numerous, rich and beautiful, and testified at once to the care of the givers, and to their regard for the bride. The festivities were quiet and delightful, and the event was one to be pleasantly remembered by all who were privileged to be present.  Mr. and Mrs. Benedict left on the late train south for a short wedding tour. They were showered with rice as they left the house and the time honored symbol of good luck was thrown after the carriage as it started for the depot.  On their return they will take up their residence here in the village.  The earnest desire and prayers of a large circle of friends are extended to this newly married couple, that their days will be long and happy.  --- Sherburne News

Tefft - Weiler

Chenango Union, June 17, 1875

The last days of the old Episcopal Church bid fair to be its most brilliant.  It certainly takes the lead in the matrimonial line.  Thursday afternoon last the spacious church was again crowded to its utmost capacity by a gay and happy company, who assembled to witness the ceremony of uniting Henry M. Tefft, Esq., and Miss Sophia E. Weiler in the holy bands of wedlock.   As on previous occasions, the Chruch was profusely decked with evergreens and flowers, and no pains had been spared to make the occasion in all respects a joyous one.  The organ pealed forth sweet notes of welcome, and the bright sun without, and the sunny hearts within, all contributed to render the scene one of pleasure and enjoyment for all. The ceremony occupied by a few moments, and the happy couple--now one-- passed from the Church man and wife. The wedding party then adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where congratulations were offered. The many elegant bridal presents were viewed with admiration, and the refreshments also received proper attention.  In the evening the bride and groom repaired to their home on West Street, where they were joined by near friends, and the festivities were continued.  Later in the evening they were serenaded by the Handel and Haydn Society, of which Mrs. Tefft is a member. We take this occasion to tender our congratulations to the happy couple, and wish them unalloyed happiness in their journey together through life.