Marriages (January 30)

Smith - Stone

Chenango American, Greene, NY, February 19, 1891

The marriage of Wm. D. Smith and Mary A. Stone, of Upper Genegantslet, occurred at the residence of the bride Tuesday evening, Feb'y 10th.  Owing to the long continued illness of Father Mahon, the pastor, Rev. W. F. Dwyer, of Binghamton, pronounced the words that made them one. After the marriage ceremony, a bountiful repast was served to the many invited guests. The beautiful and costly presents which the happy couple received, showed the esteem in which they are held by their many friends.  After their wedding tour they will reside on one of Mr. A.B. Robinson's farms.

 

Benjamin - Race

Chenango American, Greene, NY, July 2, 1891

Frederick Benjamin, an employee in the office of the F.G. Clarke blue stone company, at Oxford, was united in marriage to Miss Georgia A. Race, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. F.S. Race of this village, on Wednesday evening of last week.  A large number of invited guests were present, and the bride was the recipient of a nice collection of bridal presents. both young people are popular, and have the best wishes of a host of friends. 

 

A Young Bridegroom Insane

Chenango American, Greene, NY, June 25, 1891

Our readers will remember the recent elopement of Miss Flora Eccleston, the 14 year old daughter of Devilo Eccleston, a farmer of Guilford, this county [Chenango], with Warren McVitte, one of her father's farm hands, a midnight marriage at Norwich, Judge Nash officiating, and the subsequent arrest of McVitte, charged by the girl's father with abduction, as the bride was under legal age to consent to marriage. The young man being poor, was unable to furnish the necessary bail, and was put in jail to await the trial.  It now appears that he took his separation from his bride of a few hours keenly to heart, became very despondent and is now a raving maniac, and has been taken to the Binghamton asylum for the insane.

 

Coles - Harrison

Chenango American, December 17, 1891

One of the prettiest home weddings which has occurred in Cheyenne within the past year was celebrated at 2:30 p.m. yesterday at the residence of the Misses Walker, no. 1721 Central avenue.  The high contracting arties were Miss lyde J. Harrison and Mr. Frank E. Coles.  The marriage service was beautifully and impressively performed by Rev. Dr. H.E. Lane of the Presbyterian church. The bride was very pretty in an artistic tailor made traveling dress of dark Salambo Bedford cord, with hat and gloves to match.  The groom appeared handsome and gallant in the conventional morning dress.  Though the wedding was quiet, in accordance with the wishes of the bride, it was none the less enjoyed by the few very intimate friends who were present.  After the marriage ceremony the bridal party and guests sat down to a delicious wedding and Thanksgiving dinner at one and the same time.  After receiving the congratulations and well wishes of the assembled friends and the good byes were said,  the happy couple left by the 4:45 p.m. train for Denver, where they will reside for several months before departing for their permanent home in southern California.  Mr. and Mrs. Coles were the recipients of many articles of use and ornament, as an indication of the high esteem in which they are held by their host of friends in Cheyanne--Cheyanne Paper.   The bride spoken of above is the sister of Mr. Jas. E. Harrison, of this village [Greene, NY].

 

Wedding Notices

Chenango Union, June 24, 1875

 

BILLINGS - DIXON:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], June 16, by Rev. C.C. Johnson, Mr. Erastus C. Billings of Boontown, N.J. to Miss Sarah Dixon of Smyrna.

 

CASE - COLLINS:  In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], June 16, 1875, by Rev. C.C> Johnson, Mr. Myron D. Case of Hamilton to Miss Fannie Collins of Smyrna.

 

FIELD - FULL:ER:  At Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], June 16, 1875 by Rev. B.W. Weles, Mr. Charles C. Field of Smyrna to Miss Ada M. Fuller of Sherburne.

 

HACKET - SHORES:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], June 9, by Rev. J.H. Sage, Mr. Geo. N. Hackett of Greene to Miss Susan M. Shores of North Colesville, Broome Co.

 

WATROUS - WATROUS:  In Greene [Chenango Co., NY], June 8, by Rev. J.P. Towner, Mr. Lyman Watrous, Colesville to Miss Nina Watrous of Greene.

 

PRESTON - RICHMOND:  In New Woodstock, Madison Co., by Rev. J.N. Talman, Mr. Albert S. Preston of Lincklaen to Miss Carrie Richmond of Preston.