Marriages (March 2)

Edelman-Matterson

Married April 24, 1934, Norwich, NY

The marriage of Mrs. Myrtle Matterson of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] to Henry Edelman of Cortland [Cortland Co., NY] was solemnized Tuesday morning at 8:15 in Emmanuel Episcopal church [Norwich] by the rector, Rev. L.S. Charters.  Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker of this city were the attending couple.  Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Edelman left for a wedding trip to Washington and other points.  Upon their return they will make their residence in this city at 119 South Broad street. The couple have the hearty wishes of a large circle of friends for their happiness.  Mrs. Edelman is well known in this city and vicinity where she has been active and prominent in fraternal and civic circles.

Edwards - Follett

Chenango Telegraph, June 18, 1943

Pvt. Clifford Edwards, 1st Bn., Hg. Co., 71st Infantry, A.P.O. 44th Division, Fort Lewis, Wash., now home on furlough and Miss Nora Follett of this city [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] were united in marriage Thursday evening, June 10, at the home of the groom's parents, Rev. and Mrs. M.R. Weaver, 28-1/2 South Broad street. They will spend their honeymoon at nearby places and visiting relatives.  The ceremony was performed by the groom's father.  Private Edwards will leave for  his army post Friday, June 19.  It requires seven days' travel of the 15 days allowed him to make the trip home and return.  Mrs. Edwards will continue with her work at the Scintilla branch here in this city where she is at present employed.

Eldredge - Wild

Married August 5, 1925, New Berlin, NY

The marriage of Marguerite Wild to Frank E. Eldredge was celebrated at St. Andrew's Chruch, New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY], Wednesday morning, 10 a.m. Aug. the fifth. the ceremony was performed by Lloyd S. Charters, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal church, Norwich, N.Y. The bride and groom met at the chancel which had been transformed into a bower of bloom by their friends. From there the groom led the bride to the altar, where the sweet and impressive ring service was rendered in the presence of the immediate families and a few of their many friends.  Marguerite is the only daughter of Arda and James Wild.  She was a graduate from South New Berlin High School in the class of 1913, of Oneonta Normal, 1915, a member of Alpha Delta frat. She has always been very popular and a general favorite in this community, and of all classes, both old and young, and as her school life took her to other places, and later being called to fill responsible positions, her circle of friends continued to widen.  Frank E. Eldredge is the only son of Mrs. Will Bagg, graduated from South New Berlin High School in the class of 1905, from Syracuse University 1910, granted Master Degree from Syracuse University 1911, coxswain university crew four years, also leader university band four years, member Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Phi Kappa Alpha Senior Society, and Double Seven Junior Society, Sigma XI for graduate work in geology, member Masonic Lodge No. 78, Long Branch, N.J., Standard Chapter No. 35, Long Branch, Valley of Buffalo Consistory, Solomon Temple mystic Shrine, Newark, N.J.  He was for six years a commissioned officer in the Signal Corps of the regular army, as first lieutenant. At present he holds the responsible position of manager government section radio department, Westinghouse Electric Manufacturing Co., 150 Broadway, New York City.  After the ceremony was performed, the bridal party proceeded to their autos, which were in waiting and as rapidly as could be effected, considering the attachment of tinware, and old shoes, were transferred to the residence of the bride where a delicious wedding breakfast was served. The house was beautifully decorated with water lilies, the water lily scheme being carried out in detail.  Under the large plate glass window, friends had placed their token of love and best wishes, consisting of linen, gold and silver.  At high noon the young couple left by auto for a short wedding trip to Watkins Glen. The best wishes of the "old home town" friends are theirs, in their new home, no. 40 Locust Hill Apt. D5-Yonkers, N.Y.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, November 26, 1863

At the parsonage, in this village, on the 12th inst., by Rev. M.S. Wells, Mr. George W. Bates and Miss Jennie E. Riddell, both of Greene [Chenango Co., NY].

In Oxford [Chenango Co., NY], on the 4th inst., by Rev. D. Williams, Mr. Andrew J. Burton, to Miss Fanny B. Havens, all of Oxford.

In Sherburne [Chenango Co., NY], on the 18th inst., by Rev. E. Curtis, Mr. Leander G. French, to Mrs. Caroline M. Blanding.

Chenango American, December 3, 1863

In Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], on the 23d ult., by Rev. L. Sperry, Mr. Lewis Mead, of this town [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Mary L. Badger of Bainbridge.

In Washington, D.C., on the 18th ult., by Rev. R. Lewis, Chaplain U.S. Navy, Lieut. Glenville Cox, of the 18th Cavalry N.Y.S.V., to Miss Arabella S. Cox, daughter of Sackville Cox, Esq., of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY].

In Flagg, Ogle Co., Illinois, at the residence of the bride's father, by F.E. Willoughby, Esq., Mr. James J. Root, formerly of Oxford [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ann Eliza McGerth, of the former place.

Chenango American, December 10, 1863

In Smyrna [Chenango Co., NY] on the 12th ult., by F.E. Dimmick, Esq., Mr. Samuel Hodges of Hamilton [Madison Co., NY] to Mrs. Rachel Orr, of Plymouth [Chenango Co., NY].