Marriages (April 3)

Haynes - Peeler

Married June 30, 1938

At St. Paul's rectory at 8:45 Thursday morning occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth M. Peeler, daughter of Mrs. Earl S. Peeler of Cleveland, Ohio, and Levi G. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Haynes of the Chenango lake road.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles M. Coveney. Attending the couple were the bride's sister, Miss Ruth Peeler and Warren Dayton of Delhi.  Only intimate friends and relatives of the couple witnessed the ceremony.  The bride was attired in a gown of pale pink chiffon, with picture hat to match.  Her wedding bouquet consisted of white roses, pink sweet peas and lily of the valley.  The maid of honor wore hyacinth blue organza, small hat to match, and her flowers were pink roses, and pink and blue sweet peas.  Following the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a wedding breakfast at Mrs. G.W. Elliott's tea room, after which Mr. and Mrs. Haynes left for a journey through the New England states and White Mountains. They will be at home upon their return at 77 Sheldon street.  The bride for some time has been secretary to a director and officer of the Cleveland Trust Company, and her friends wish her much joy and happiness on this occasion.  Mr. Haynes is connected with the Norwich Auto Parts and is a well known young business man whose friends extend hearty congratulations at this time.

Hicks - Dunckle

Married April 5, 1931

A very quiet and pretty wedding took place Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at 66 Henry street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] when Mrs. Clara B. Dunckle became the wife of Edward J. Hicks.  Only the members of the two families and a few intimate friends were present.  Mr. Hicks has spent the most of his life in the grocery business.  Mrs. Hicks has been a nurse for some years.  Mrs. Hicks' brother, Clinton V. Corey, acted as best man and Mrs. Mary Gardner as bridesmaid. Rev. J.W. Nicholson of the Broad Street Methodist church performed the ceremony.  Mr. and Mrs. Hicks were the recipients of many useful and beautiful gifts.  They are at home at 66 Henry street, Norwich, N.Y.

Salisbury - McIntire

Married April 5, 1931

At four o'clock on Easter Sunday afternoon, Erwin D. Salisbury of 32 Mitchell street, and Margaret McIntire, of 11 Waite street, were united in marriage.  The wedding took place in the attractively furnished apartment at 94 Silver street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] where the couple have established their home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. James K. Romeyn, pastor of the First Baptist church.  Walter A. Cosens acted as best man and Miss Irene Loftus as maid of honor.

Higley - Lindley

Married February 21, 1923

Miss Dorothy Lindley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dolph Thomas Lindley of Canton, Pa., and Cyrus M. Higley, son of Mr. and Mrs. Homer H. Higley of Norwich, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church in Canton, Pa.  The beautiful wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.H. Sanders.  Miss Helen Lindley, sister of the bride, was maid of honor while four of the intimate friends of the bride acted as bridesmaids.  They were Miss Katharine V. Higley of Norwich and Miss Dorothy Higley of Utica, sisters of the groom, and Miss Grace Kingman of Norwich and Miss Irene Wyckoff of Canton, Pa.  John Stebbins of Binghamton was best man and the ushers were Richard Foster of Canton, Sterling F. Higley of Norwich, cousin of the groom, Jesse Cushman of Canajoharie, N.Y., and Walter M. Higley of Jersey City, N.J., brother of the groom.  Little Lois Lindley, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl.  The usual wedding marches were played by the church organist, Will Krise and a solo was rendered by Norman R. Thurston, during the ceremony. The edifice was beautifully decorated for the event with palms, daffodils and other flowers.  The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white beaded crepe with veil of tulle, caught with lace and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley.  The maid of honor wore a dress of orchid crepe trimmed with blonde lace and a bandeau hat of orchid tulle trimmed with yellow roses. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses.  The bridesmaids were all beautifully attired.  Miss Dorothy Higley wore yellow georgette over yellow crepe with tulle bandeau hat to match and carried a bouquet of snapdragons.  Miss Katherine Higley was gowned in green georgette over green crepe with tulle bandeau hat to match and also carried a bouquet of snapdragons.  Miss Kingman wore powder blue georgette over power blue crepe with tulle bandeau hat to match and carried a bouquet of snapdragons.  Miss Wyckoff wore peach georgette over peach crepe with tulle bandeau hat to match and also carried a bouquet of snapdragons.  The niece of the bride, who acted as flower girl, wore rose crepe, rose bandeau hat and carried a basket of pink snapdragons.  Immediately following the ceremony there was a reception at the bride's home which was largely attended. The house was appropriately decorated with spring flowers.  The bride is a popular and talented young woman who has a wide circle of friends in her home city and in Norwich, where she is highly esteemed by many friends. The groom is cashier at The Chenango National Bank, a member of Emmanuel Episcopal church, the Norwich Club and other organizations.  He is a member of the Norwich board of education, and is held in the highest respect by a large circle of friends in this city.  He is well and favorably known in the banking and business circles of this vicinity, and he and his bride have the sincere wishes of hundreds of friends for a pleasant and happy wedded life.  After a short wedding trip the couple will take up their residence at 8 Cortland street, this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 2, 1860

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. M.C. Bronson, Mr. Griffin Powell, of Lowville, Lewis Co., to Miss Sarah A. Gavit, of Smyrna.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., by Rev. John McLeish, Mr. Oliver Thurber, to Miss Mary Clark, both of that place.

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 1st inst., by Rev. E. Cape, Mr. Henry L. White to Miss Victoria C. Sheldon, both of Guilford.

In Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY], on the 25th ult., Mr. Wm. M. Sabin, to Miss Mary G. Young, all of the above place.

In Scott, Cortland Co., on the 17th ult. by Rev R.C. Fox, Rev. A.J. Kenyon to Miss D. Augusta Fox, of the former place.

Chenango American, February 23, 1860

In this town [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], on the 26th inst., by Rev. A. B. Jones, Mr. James Wilson, of Willet, Cortland Co., to Miss Julia Burger, of the former place.

In New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], on the 13th inst., by Rev. john McLeish, Mr. Sidney Olin, of this village [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Margaret Hubbard, of the former palce.