Marriages (February 26)

Frink - Davis

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 26, 1900

Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]:  Last Wednesday evening was the occasion of a quiet and pretty wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Davis, when their eldest daughter, Ida [Davis], was married to Arthur Frink of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].  Only a few of the immediate friends were present to enjoy the occasion.  At 8 o'clock the bridal party entered the parlor and took their places in front of a bank of evergreens, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. T.C. Givens of Norwich.  The bride wore a beautiful satin dress of light shade trimmed with pearl ornaments, and carried a lovely bouquet of bridal roses. The groom was attired in conventional black.  They made a very pretty appearance.  Mr. Frink takes away one of our lovely young ladies and although she will be greatly missed by her many friends here we wish them success and a happy married life which they will surely have if the amount of rice, etc., they took away with them is any indication. After the ceremony, a delicious supper was served. The presents were very nice, especially a set of china dishes consisting of 112 pieces, presented by Mr. and Mrs. Frink and Mr. and Mrs. Stewart.  We join in offering congratulations.

Connors-Macksey

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, July 18, 1900

An exceedingly pretty church wedding occurred in this village [Sherburne, Chenango Co., NY], at St. Malachy's church last Wednesday evening, July 11, 1900, at 7:30 o'clock p.m., when Miss Ellie Anastasia Macksey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Macksey, was united in marriage to Joseph H. Connors of Fulton, N.Y. by the pastor, the Rev. J.J. McGlynn.  The church was prettily trimmed with ferns and cut flowers and unlighted save by the last rays of the setting sun and the candles on the altar.  The reserved seats were designated by bouquets of flowers and the whole presented a picture not often to be seen.  As the first notes of Lohengrin's wedding march sounded the bridal party entered the church in the following order.  First, the ushers, Thomas Macksey, brother of the bride, and Clarence Pierce of Utica, followed by the bride, accompanied by Arthur O'Brien of Syracuse, then came the groom with Miss Marguerite Macksey, sister of the bride, and the second ushers, Messr. Thomas F. and John Egan of this village.  The bride was tastily gowned in white silk mull with satin trimmings, entrain. She wore a bridal veil of the most delicate texture of tulle and carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid, Miss Marguerite Macksey, was neatly dressed in pink mull, with satin trimmings, wore a picture hat, and carried a shower bouquet of pink sweet peas. The groom wore a suit of conventional black.  Miss Lizzie Macksey presided at the organ and played, in artistic style, Lohengrin's and Mendelssohn's wedding marches. While the guests and friends were gathering in the church, William J. Dolan of Norwich, sang several selections.  After the ceremony the guests assembled at the home of the bride on East hill where congratulations were received and a dainty wedding supper was served by Mrs. Depray and daughter, to about 100 guests.  The house was profusely trimmed with bridal daisies, lilies and ferns, and lighted by wax candles.  A nice collection of presents was given to the bride, including cut glassware, silver, china, furniture, etc.  Mrs. Connors in company with her sisters, has conducted a millinery and dressmaking establishment in Sherburne, for a number of years and has become popular in society.  Mr. Connors is a member of the contracting firm, Connors & Smith of Fulton.  After the reception, the happy couple took the 11:23 p.m. train for New York city, Thousand Islands and other places.  They will be at home to their friends, corner Fifth and Seneca streets, Fulton, N.Y., after December 1st.  May they enjoy a long and happy life.

Mr. & Mrs. W. Albert Stoddard

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, May 26, 1900

One of the most enjoyable social events of the season was the large and pleasant gathering that was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Albert Stoddard, Tuesday, May 22d, to celebrate their golden wedding.  They were married in Greene [Chenango Co., NY], at the home of the bride's father, Henry Beals, Mrs. Stoddard's maiden name being Susan M. Beals. The young couple came to Coventry to reside and began housekeeping in the house now owned by Mrs. Jennie Stoddard.  Here they lived until 1857 when they removed to the farm where they now reside, and which was the old Stoddard homestead.  For half a century Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard have lived among us and they enjoy the respect and esteem of all. The fragrance of their pure lives and good deeds will long be remembered.

About one hundred guests were present.  A pleasant social time was had, then enjoyable refreshments were served. Rev. Mr. McIntyre then made a few remarks, followed by Hubbard Wylie, who, in behalf of the company, presented them with a handsome Morris chair and a pretty willow rocker.  Mrs. Henry Benedict read an original poem written for the occasion and Mrs. Esther Bulkeley and Mrs. Eliza Stoddard also read appropriate poems.  Letter of regret were read form Mrs. Fox of Binghamton, Miss Alice Taggart of Afton, and Mrs. Sarah S. Lloyd of Washington. Several other presents were received among them being a gold lined salad spoon, several books, and thirty-five dollars in money, a twenty-dollar gold piece being sent by Elijah Stoddard of New Jersey.  Now that Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard have passed the golden milestone of their married life, their many friends extend congratulations, and trust that they may yet have many happy returns of their wedding day.