Marriages (August 10)

Mr. & Mrs. A.B. Smith
Bainbridge Republican, January 27, 1888

Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Smith held an informal reception at their home on Kirby street [Bainbridge Chenango Co., NY] last Thursday, it being the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.  The occasion was a very enjoyable one.  Of their five children four were there to participate in the pleasures of the day.  One son, living in the far west, was unable to be present, but, we doubt not, was with them in spirit.  Children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, friends and neighbors united in offering their congratulations and wishes for a happy future.  among the many presents was a gold headed cane and umbrella and $90 in gold coin.  Not the least noticeable was the refreshment room, where the table heavily laden with most tempting viands, and the happy faces of the attendants proclaimed the marriage feast.  Mr. A.B. Smith and Miss Jane Bailey were married at Guilford Centre [Chenango Co., NY] Jan. 19, 1838, by the Rev. Mr. Harnon.  Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to this village where they have since resided.

Mr. & Mrs. Gaylord S. Graves

Bainbridge Republican, March 16, 1888

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Graves celebrated the eleventh anniversary of their marriage in a very surprising, though happy manner, Thursday evening, March 8th, 1888.  In order to make it a complete surprise to the worthy couple, they were invited out to spend the evening with one of their neighbors. They had been gone but a little time when they were notified that their presence was desired at home, as company had arrived. Accordingly they hastened away, to find their house in the possession of about seventy persons.  Of course it was trying to find their home in the hands of others, but deeming "discretion the better part of valor," they immediately surrendered and very gracefully accepted the situation.  After a good deal of hearty hand shaking, the company were present with some substantial tokens of esteem and friendship, which were thankfully received. After a little, supper was announced, and more choice and beautiful repast could hardly be prepared.  Those who were present pronounced it a most enjoyable occasion and as the company parted to go to their respective homes it was in the spirit of gladness because of living in a Christian land with homes where marriage is one of the most blessed though solemn rites.  [Bainbridge Republican, March 16, 1888]

Marriage Notices

Wilkins Settlement [Chenango Co., NY]:  Mr. Frank Crandall and Miss Stella Graves were some time ago made one through matrimony;  which one we have not yet learned.  [Bainbridge Republican, Nov. 14, 1879]

Invitations have been issued announcing the marriage of Miss Mary Gilbert to Frank R. Lyon, Wednesday, Sept. 12.  [Bainbridge Republican, Sept. 7, 1888]

W.E. Gifford, of this town [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Minnie A. Landers, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], were married at the home of the bride Tuesday of this week, by Rev. R.C. Leach.

Zwick - Spencer:  On Saturday, Dec. 1, 1888, at the home of Mrs. Alvin Converse, by Rev. D.E. Grummon, Fred Zwick and Sophia Spencer, both of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY]