Marriages (August 17)

Liggett - Caswell

Married June 27, 1900

A notice of the marriage of the Rev. George A. Liggett, Ph. D., formerly of Deposit, and now of Richmond Hill, Long Island, and Miss May Caswell, of Afton, in the Rahway papers, made special reference to the many beautiful and useful presents they received from their friends in Deposit and that none were more highly appreciated than the set of table silver from the business men of Deposit, the water color painting form the women of the church, and the rug from the young girls of the church in Deposit.  

The Brooklyn Eagle of recent date gives the following society item:  Mrs. Arthur Hinds, of the Twentieth Century Club, gave a reception in honor of the Rev. Mr. Liggett and his wife last night at her residence. The decorations were white chrysanthemums. A large number of guests from Richmond Hill and vicinity were present.

Hovey - Roberts

Married September 24, 1901

A very quiet wedding occurred on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell Roberts, when their daughter, Mary Selina [Roberts], and Will Whiting Hovey were united in holy wedlock by their pastor, Rev. Arthur Spaulding.  J. Erle Roberts, a brother of the bride acted as best man, and the groom's sister, Miss L. Elizabeth Hovey, attended Miss Roberts.  Only the immediate families of the contracting parties were in attendance. The formal occasions were omitted by reason of sorrow over the recent decease of the bride's sister, Mrs. Campbell, but in compliance with her request, the marriage occurred as had been planned.  Miss Roberts is a young lady holding the highest esteem of the entire community. She is a graduate of Bainbridge High school and of the Boston Emerson College of Oratory.  Mr. Hovey is a popular young business man of sterling habits, and is secretary and treasurer of the Bainbridge Creamery Co. and one of the directors.  Mr. and Mrs. Hovey departed on the 3:13 train east and after a short tour will commence housekeeping in apartments in T.E. Searles' house on West Main street.

Hinman-Brown

Married October 17, 1900

Two of Deposit's most respected young people, Mr. Edward  Hinman and Miss Louise R. Brown, were married last evening at the home of the bride on Court street.  The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Alfred Coonso in the same spot where for the third time in a little over a year, happy nuptials have been consummated in the family.  During the ceremony, the couple, in very attractive style, the bride attired in a beautiful traveling suit of blue cloth, trimmed with white, stood facing a bank of palms, ferns and potted plants, and formed the graceful center of a most delightful wedding occasion. After the ceremony cordial congratulations by the large company of guests were lavished upon the newly married couple. this was followed by a feast of good things at the tables and a very enjoyable social interview. The presents were a multitude of substantial and beautiful articles, designed to serve as a blessing to memory and home.  At nine o'clock the couple took the train for Binghamton and beyond, to be absent several days. When they return, they will reside in their newly furnished home on Center Street.

Barrett - Dennison

Married about 1900

Word has been received in Bainbridge of the marriage of Miss Madeline Dennison to Stephen H. Barrett, both of New York city, which event occurred June 25, at New Port, Kentucky.  Mrs. Barrett is well known in Bainbridge having attended school here previous to 1898. She boarded at the Park Hotel, kept then by A.L. Bevier.  Mrs. Thayer, her grandmother, now deceased, was with her.

Johnson - Stockly

Married May 23, 1901

Miss Mary Gait Stockly, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Washington Stockly, who have made Lakewood their home for several years, was married at noon the 23rd inst., to Mr. Owen Johnson, son of Robert Underwood Johnson, who is on the staff of the Century Magazine. The entire altar front was solidly banked with apple blossoms, great palms and ferns, while knots of apple blossoms, tied with broad white satin ribbon marked the pews reserved for the wedding guests. The bride, gowned in pure white satin, with Venetian point lace, flowing veil and orange blossoms, was given away by her father.  Her maid of honor was Miss Agnes McMahon Johnson, a sister of the bridegroom. There were six bridesmaids. The best man was Franklin Carter Jr., of Williamstown, Mass.,  N.Y. Sun.  the bride is a granddaughter of the late Alvin Devereux.

Carl - Bixby

Married November 12, 1902

A pretty home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Titus Moss Bixby on Second street, Deposit, N.Y., Wednesday evening, November 12, when their granddaughter, Luella, was united in marriage to Frederic William C. Carl, formerly of Great Bend.  At 7 o'clock the contracting parties took their place before a bank of ferns and potted plants in the prettily decorated parlor, where the marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Beaumont, rector of the Episcopal church of Deposit.  The bride wore a dress of white organdie and the groom was dressed in dark blue.  Only the near relatives and immediate friends of the family were presents.  The many beautiful and useful presents which they received show the high esteem in which the young couple are held.  After refreshments were served Mr. and Mrs. Carl left the house amid a shower of rice and took Erie train No. 29, and came to Great Bend where they will spend a few days.