Marriages (August 19)

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Booth

15th Wedding Anniversary

[Union Valley, Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]:  There was a large gathering of relatives and friends at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Booth on Monday last, and one of the happiest of times enjoyed.  The occasion was the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage.  With more than ordinary pleasure their many well wishers rejoiced with them in commemorating an event in their past lives over which they have no regrets after fifteen years of mingled experience, but only sincere thankfulness and delight.  Many were the expressions of hearty congratulation, and especially as the attention was fixed upon two fine and pretty little girls, twin sisters, the very counterpart of each other, whose lives, like gems of immortal beauty, embellish the crown of their united love. The refreshments served were both rich and abundant, and the business like disposition made of them by all proved the high appreciation felt. After dinner Rev. James Ryder being called upon, returned the thanks of Mr. and Mrs. Booth to their friends for their kind expressions of good will; also, on behalf of the company, wished them in return the best prosperity for future years, closing his remarks with an earnest hope of a blissful reunion of all broken links of affection in the higher world of perfect joy and love.

The company present was as follows:

Elnathan Bromley and wife

Jasper Post and family

Frank Sweet and Wife

Miles Hartwell and wife,

Samuel Gilmore and wife

Frank Fosbury and family

Duncan parker and wife

Rufus Ives and wife

Chester Ives and wife

Lucius Hale and family

Daniel Johnson wife and mother

George Smith and wife

Mrs. M. Reynolds and son

Mark Johnson and wife

Josiah Lyon and daughter

C. Burlison and wife

Lyman Redfield and family

Charles Petley and family

Ransom Sage and wife

Wm. H. Ireland and wife

John Ireland and family

Mrs. J.D. Ireland

Melvin Herrick and wife

Mark Davis and wife

Lela and Ida Davis

D.B. Easton and family

Frank Seeley and wife

Ed. Loomis and wife

Hull Bush and wife

D. Francisco and wife

C.F. Bentley and wife

H.P. Hovey and family

W.A. Hovey and wife

Will Miller and wife

A. Lyon

Richard Bush and family

Rev. and Mrs. j. Ryder

Mr.a nd Mrs. mason and son, of Binghamton

The presents given were a fancy parlor stove, earthenware bedroom set, whole set of dishes, glass set, silver milk pitcher, five different sums of money, silver fruit spoon, majolica soup dish and mustard cup, set of silver tea spoons, two glass bread plates, crochet tidy, corner bracket, glass dish, silver and glass sugar bowl, fruit basket, one napkin ring, set of vases, two towels, two china mugs.

[Note:  Nelson Carlos Booth and Lovisa Bush were married February 20, 1867]

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Willis

Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary

[Masonville, Delaware Co., NY]:  A pearl wedding is an occasion of rare occurrence, still one in which the participants take great delight.  We are glad that we are able to furnish your readers with a report of the large and pleasant gathering which congregated at the house of Joshua Willis on the evening of Feb. 11th inst.  It was the thirtieth anniversary of his wedding, and his friends determined to honor the glad return of the day by a very choice and well selected number of beautiful presents. the knowledge of this surprise was kept form Mr. and Mrs. Willis. We are all capable of keeping a secret in Masonville, therefore it was no hardship. The weather seemed to endorse al our efforts, and we gave a vote of thanks to the original movers of well laid plans.  The house is one that looks well with a hundred people in it, freely enjoying themselves with ample room for license and comfort.  Mr. and Mrs. Willis are good looking people and characterized by prudence, industry and good religious principles.  Hon. Alpheus Bolt presided and Rev. Ripley congratulated the happy couple upon the friendship of their neighbors and friends and the prosperity that had accompanied all their efforts in building up their home and character in society.  Mr. Whitman alluded to the goodness of God in bestowing health and happiness upon them and theirs, while many homes had been dismembered by death.  Mr. Brown, a neighbor one of the fathers amongst us, related a few early incidents, which were quite amusing.  He gave them an orange, and requested that it be cut in halves so as to give no cause for complaint.  He also stated that Mr. and Mrs. Willis attended the same school in their youthful days, and he did not recollect that there was at any time a variance between them. These exercised concluded with the singing of the doxology.  The presents were numerous and beautiful, and now we wish our good friends a safe and happy way to the golden wedding day.

"There is beauty all around,

When there's love at home.

There is joy in every sound,

When there's love at home."

[Note: Joshua Willis and Elizabeth Ann Whitman were married 11 February 1852]

Marriage Abduction

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 25, 1896

William Bidwell was arrested Tuesday evening, at the home of a relative named Wales, near Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY], on a warrant issued by Justice Hoye, charging him with abduction, by officer O'Brien, and brought to Oneonta on a late train and will be arraigned this morning.  The warrant was issued on information laid by Rev. O.O. Pierce, who officiated at his marriage a few days since, but who, as soon as he learned the facts in the case, realized that he had been imposed upon and was anxious to do all that could be done to bring the young man to justice.  The unfortunate girl who became infatuated with the young fellow was only 15 years of age last September and is the daughter of one of the most highly esteemed families in the village of Laurens [Otsego Co., NY].  She met him about a year since and, for a long time, the parents of the girl knew nothing of their acquaintance.  When it came to their knowledge, she promised to have nothing more to do with him.  On Thursday last she started for church with some lady friends in that village, and on the way she caught sight of him and when the others entered church she dropped behind and joined Bidwell, who brought her to Oneonta and was married to her by Mr. Pierce.  Bidwell informed the clergyman that she was 18 years of age.  An account of the marriage was sent to this office saying that they had departed on a wedding trip to Philadelphia. The family of the young lady has been heartbroken since the affair and her mother has not closed her eyes in sleep since the news reached her.  All friends of the family of the young lady, and they are many, both in Laurens and Oneonta, and in fact wherever known, will rejoice that the young scoundrel will now be punished for his villainy.  All who have been imposed upon can be relied upon to do what they can to assist.--Oneonta Star

Chenango Union

January 30, 1896

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Our community has been somewhat excited by an event which brings sorrow to a very worthy and respected family of Laurens.  A lovely young girl, a mere child, daughter of Mr. David Peet, of Laurens, who often visited relatives here, fell under the fascinations of a young man named Bidwell and eloped with him, returning to his uncle's below this place, with a marriage certificate.  It turns out that Bidwell was a page in the Legislature at Albany, and was arrested for purloining overcoats.  he was out on bail, when he purloined his young bride. The young criminal was arrested here Saturday night and it is hoped that his career will cease for the present. The afflicted family has the sympathy of this community where they have many friends.

Marriages Notices

Chenango Union, July 29, 1875

McKEE - MINER:  In Perryville, July 7, by Rev. A.A. Smith, Mr. J. H. McKee of South Otselic [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Frank C. Miner of north Pitcher ][Chenango Co., NY].

Chenango Union, August 5, 1875

ELMER-KENNARD: In Preston, June 2, by Edwin Kelsey, Esq., Mr. Henry Elmer to Miss Sarah Kennard, both of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY]

CAMPBELL - JONES:  In Greene, July 25, by Rev. W.H. Gavit, Mr. Allen Campbell to Miss Susan Jones, all of Greene [Chenango Co., NY]

HANDRAHAN - FINCH:  In Sherburne, July 11, by Rev. Ludden, Mr. J. Handrahan to Mrs. Mary Finch, all of Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY]

HILDRETH - CLARK:  In New Berlin, July 28, by Rev. L.A. Wild, Mr. L.E. Hildreth of Hoboken to Miss Hattie Clark of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].