Marriages (February 10)

Stewart - Brown

Afton Enterprise, June 17m 1897

A pleasant home wedding occurred at high noon at the residence of Mr. A.E. Corbin, Nineveh Junction, Wednesday, June 9th, the contracting parties being Mr. Calvin R. Stewart, of the Nineveh Junction railroad office, and Miss Justeen J. Brown, daughter of Mr. Orrin E. Brown, all of Nineveh Junction.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. Flavel Humphreys, Mr. Charles Stewart and Mina Maude Thompson being groomsman and bridesmaid.  A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. Corbin and the happy couple left amid showers of rice for their wedding tour with the good wishes of friends.

Allen - Parker

Afton Enterprise, July 6, 1899

The marriage of Anna B. [Parker], only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Parker to Paul R. Allen was made the occasion of a very pretty wedding at the home of the bride's parents at Coventryville [Chenango Co., NY] on Wednesday evening June 21st. The rooms were elaborately decorated with ferns, roses and other flowers.  At 8 o'clock Miss Mamie Pearsall who was at the piano played the Lohengrin wedding march and the bridal couple entered the parlors attended by Chas. Parker, brother of the bride, and standing before a bank of daisies and ferns on which were fastened daisy ropes, they were united in wedlock by the Rev. W.W. Ketchum of Honeoye Falls.  The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white silk organdie over white silk and carried bride's roses. The groom was attired in conventional black. During the ceremony and congratulations the soft strains of the Norwegian wedding march filled the room.  An elaborate collation was served and many beautiful presents were received as tokens of the high esteem in which the young people are held.  Miss Parker is a bright charming young lady and Mr. Allen is a very promising young man, and we bespeak for him a bright future in his chosen profession of the ministry. The happy couple are spending July with Mr. Allen's friends in Western New York and in the fall Mr. Allen expects to enter Drew Theological seminary.  The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Allen unite in wishing them a long life, replete with happiness and success.

Meola - Ingersoll

Bainbridge Republican, February 26, 1896

Guilford [Chenango Co., NY]:  An informal but pretty wedding took place at noon Saturday, November 27, when Miss Grace Alice Ingersoll and John B. Meola were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Randall E. Ingersoll in the presence of a few friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev. R.M. Pascoe who used the impressive ring service. The bride was tastefully attired in a handsome traveling suit, the groom wore the conventional black.  Chrysanthemums formed the parlor decorations and the wedding gifts consisted of hand painted china, silver and cut glass. Soon after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Meola left for a trip to Utica, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Oswego and Canada. The young couple, who will be at home here after Dec. 4, have the best wishes of many friends.  Mr. Meola occupies a responsible position as contractor on the Ontario & Western Railroad, with headquarters at Norwich, where he had resided for several years.

Lyon - Lyon

Bainbridge Republican, September 10, 1880

The attendance at the marriage ceremony of Frank D. Lyon of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] and Miss Flora Lyon of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], last week, in the Episcopal church, was large and complimentary.  Private invitations had been previously issued, and from the number present it was evident few had failed to avail themselves of the pleasure of honoring the event.  A few minutes previous to the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Juliand took her seat at the organ, and continued playing until the close of the service.  The floral decorations were very beautiful; the most noticeable being the arch of phlox and gladiolas directly above the center of the alter preserved for the bride and bridegroom.  Promptly at the time appointed and headed by two ushers, the bridesmaids, attired in rich and appropriate suits, and attended by groomsmen, walked up the center aisle toward the altar, followed by the bride in a superb dress of light silk, trimmed heavily with satin and point lace, and covered with a bridal veil, on the arm of her intended husband. The impressive and chaste service of the Episcopal church was finely rendered by the rector, Rev. J.L. Egbert, and the happy pair united for life.  Immediately at the conclusion of the ceremony the party proceeded in carriages to the residence of Jefferson Lyon, the bride's father, where a reception, with sumptuous refreshments was given.  Besides the relatives of the family, several friends from Binghamton and other places were in attendance to extend hearty congratulations. After spending about an hour with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Lyon made preparations for their wedding journey, leaving on the 4 o'clock train for Albany on their way to Brooklyn, their future residence.  Many elegant and costly gifts were presented. The most prominent being:  A solid gold necklace and pendant, set with pearls, Frank D. Lyon, Binghamton; lady's purse, containing five twenty dollar gold pieces, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Lyon, Binghamton; silver cake basket, finely ornamented, Mr. and Mrs. N.R. Stedman, Warsaw; silver syrup cup and tray, Miss Ella and F.B. Stedman; silver bread plate, J. Louis Sill, Washington; rose wood clock, Ebson B. Rich, Binghamton; one pari dragon candlesticks, Miss Anna kidder, Washington; silver pickle dish, lady friends from Binghamton;  card receiver and jewelry case, Dr. and Mrs. Hurlbers, Binghamton; one pair of vases, Mr. and Mrs. Gifford, Oxford; three elegant fancy parlor chairs, gentlemen friends Binghamton; netted linen lambrequin, Miss Bean, Binghamton; satin and lace pin cushion with toilet bottles and mats, Miss Brownell, Binghamton; perfumery case, Mr. and Mrs. Manning, Binghamton; elegant prayer book and bible, Miss Lester, Binghamton; majolica water pitcher, Wm. S. Hill, Janesville, Minn.

Marriage Notices

Chenango Union, July 1, 1875

GREENMAN-PIPER:  In Richfield Springs, June 24 by Rev. Z.E. Bielby, Mr. Henry Greenman formerly of Norwich to Miss Florence E. Piper, both of Richfield Springs [Otsego Co., NY].

BULLOCK - GRISWOLD:  In Greene, June 16, by Rev. F. Rogers, Mr. G. Edgar Bullock to Miss Julia R. Griswold, all of Greene [Chenanog Co., NY].

RYNDRS-SMITH:  In Afton, June 19, by Rev. T.P. Halstead, Mr. James H. Rynders to Miss Helen J. Smith, all of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

AUSTIN-BAKER:  In Bainbridge, June 13, Mr. George Austin to Miss Sarah Baker, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].