Marriages (April 6)

Hickling - Harrington

Married August 22, 1931, Norwich, NY

At the Congregational manse Saturday night occurred the marriage of Merab Elsie Harrington of Pittsfield, N.Y. [Otsego Co.], and Rolland R. Hickling of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY].  The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Nelson A. Joy.

Hickling - Rutherford

Married January 28, 1915

A pretty home wedding occurred at the home of Wm. Hickling on Thursday, January 28, 1915, when Lethamae Rutherford became the bride of W. Paul Hickling.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L.E. Wheeler, in the presence of the immediate family. The young people have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.  After a short wedding trip they will be at home at the home of the groom's parents.

Haynes - Peeler

Married June 30, 1938, Norwich, NY

At St. Paul's rectory at 8:45 Thursday morning occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth M. Peeler, daughter of Mrs. Earl Peeler, of Cleveland, O., and Levi G. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Haynes. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles Conseney.  Attending the couple were the bride's sister, Miss Ruth Peeler and Warren Dayton, of Delhi, N.Y.  Following the ceremony the bridal party enjoyed a wedding breakfast at Mrs. G.W Elliott's tea room.  Mr. and Mrs. Haynes left for a trip through the New England States and White Mountains.  They will be at home upon their return at 77 Sheldon street, Norwich.

Hayes - Thayer

Married March 30, 1940, New Berlin, NY

At a simple wedding in the chapel of St. Andrew's church, New Berlin, Saturday, March 30, Miss Dorothy Irene Thayer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Thayer of Edmeston [Otsego Co., NY, and John Daniel Hayes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hayes of South New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], were united in marriage.  The chapel was decorated with white Easter lilies on the altar and in the chancel.  The Reverend Nelson Parke officiated.  The attendants were Miss Elizabeth Coville of Central Bridge and Mr. Emerson Wilson.  The guests included only the members of the two immediate families and Mrs. Emerson Wilson. The bride wore a navy blue jacket ensemble, with white embroidery trimmings and blouse, a hat of navy blue with white flowers, and accessories of blue.  Her corsage was lilies-of-the-valley.  Miss Coville also wore navy blue with white and raspberry trim and navy blue accessories. Gardenias formed her corsage.  Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride's home.  Here jonquils were used for decorations.  After the reception, the couple left for a trip to Washington. The bride is a graduate of Keuka College and the teacher of English in the South New Berlin Central School.  The groom is a graduate of Hartwick College where he was a member of the Alpha Kappa Epselon fraternity.  He is now employed in the office of Kopel Brothers in Utica.

Raymond & Mary Hawley

Divorce - June 7, 1930

Mary E. Hawley has been granted an interlocutory judgment of divorce from Raymond Hawley.  The document was filed in the county clerk's office by Edwin Verreau, counsel for the plaintiff.  The papers were signed by Justice Abraham L. Kellogg in his chambers in Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY] on June 7, 1930.  the action was first heard in Binghamton on May 21, 1930.  The divorce was granted on statutory grounds.  There are two children, a boy and a girl, and they are given to the care of the mother, with the father given the right to see the children "at reasonable times."  Alimony is fixed at $12 per week.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 16, 1860

In Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], on the 15th inst., by Rev. W. M. Delong, Mr. Samuel Cline, to Miss Betsey M. Loomis, both of Smithville.

At the same time and place, by the same, Mr. Uri Rorapaugh, of Smithville [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary June, of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY]

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 31st ult., by Rev. B.L. Bennett, Mr. Samuel F. May, of Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Angeline T. Phettyplace, of Norwich.

In the city of New York, on the 25th ult., by the Rev. A.A. Maple, of Wellsboro, Edwin R. Meade, Esq., of New York, to Miss Julia M. Baxter, of Tioga, Pa.