Marriages (May 13)

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Beardsley

Bainbridge Republican, October 15, 1880

A large company of friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beardsley assembled at their residence on Saturday, Oct. 3d, to celebrate the 48th anniversary of their wedding.  Load after load came until the house was filled to overflowing. All seemed happy and contented. The tables were burdened with all the good things heart could wish. This was a day of joy, feasting and gladness, to all present.  Dorastus Greene made some very appropriate remarks for the occasion. The presents were very nice indeed.  It was a day that will be long remembered by Mr. and Mrs. Beardsley.

Fuller - Gage

Bainbridge Republican, October 15, 1880

A pleasant company of about forty, gathered at the residence of John Fowler, in Coventry [Chenango Co., NY], Oct. 6th, to witness the marriage of their adopted daughter, Mary Gage, to Charles Fuller, of Sidney. The ceremony was performed by Rev. L.A. Wild, of Rockdale. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuable gifts. The wise and prudent pair, instead of spending a little fortune on a bridal trip, commenced housekeeping immediately, having everything in readiness, and an abundance of good wishes from warm hearted friends, who joyfully congratulate the happy bride and groom, and wish them prosperity, peace and love, through all life's changing scenes.  

And may their griefs be always light.

Their joys calm and serene;

Their greatest cares, be "little ones,"

But few, and far between

Law - Maine

Chenango Telegraph, August 30, 1938

Bernice Maine and Edward Law were united in marriage Thursday evening at New Milford, Pa.

Mr. & Mrs. M.D. Aldrich

50th Anniversary, October 1941

Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Aldrich of 21 Plymouth street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY] will observe their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday, October 28.  

Mr. & Mrs. Bert Van Housen

25th Anniversary, December 1941

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  Miss Florence Van Housen returned yesterday to her work in Rome after attending a dinner and reception Saturday night in this city honoring the 25th wedding anniversary of her parents.  Mr. and Mrs. Bert Van Housen of North Norwich. The reception taking place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Aldrich in Birdsall Street, was attended by more than 100 guests from this city, North Norwich, Sherburne, Hamilton, Cortland, Binghamton and Syracuse.  Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Van Housen were the Rev. Dr. G. Edgar Wolfe, pastor of the First congregational Chruch, and Mrs. Wolfe.  Miss Fannie Graves presided at the refreshment table. Assisting also in the arrangements was Miss Ruth Van Housen. The couple received many fine gifts, one a silver dish filled with 25 silver dollars.

Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kirkby

25th Anniversary, December 1941

At an open house event Saturday afternoon and evening at their home in Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY], Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kirkby received more than 75 guests in honor of their silver wedding anniversary. The observance was a happy event and Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby were honored with gifts of silver dishes and money.  Many floral greeting, cards and telegrams added to the occasion. Among the out of town guests was Mrs. Clayton F Sherry of Springfield, Mass., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby. An added joyful note was a telephone call from their son, Harold Kirkby of Palo Alto, California. He is an instructor in Stanford university. Refreshments were served to guests from a table covered with a lace cloth and decorated with a miniature winter scene.  Mr. and Mrs. Kirkby, prominent residents of this city and active in church and community life received the wishes of many friends for continued health and happiness.

Vermilye - Griswold

Married August 11, 1931, Sherburne, NY

Mr. and Mrs. Ruth Griswold have announced the engagement of their daughter, Ruth [Griswold], to George Byron Vermilye, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Vermilye.  On Monday afternoon Mrs. Griswold entertained fourteen young ladies, close friends of her daughter, at a luncheon at the Sherburne inn followed by bridge at home. The announcement was made by a corsage of pink sweet peas at each place, to which was attached a card with the names of Miss Griswold and Mr. Vermilye.  The favor for Miss Griswold was a corsage bouquet of pink rosebuds in which was tied her ring. the table was lighted by pink tapers and a mixed bouquet of pink, blue and yellow flowers, with green vines, trimmed the centerpiece.  Seated with the hostess were Miss Griswold, Miss Anne Little, Mrs. Robert Little, Miss Ruth Brown, Miss Helen Smith, Mrs. Elbert Atwood, Mrs. George Sleeper, Miss Evelyn -atnelie, Miss Grace Colton, Mrs. Ray Gould, Mrs. Sidney Covert, Mrs. Robert Rickmyre, Mrs. James King and Miss Jane Griswold. The first prize at bridge was won by Mrs. Elbert Atwood and the lucky prize by Mrs. Robert Little.  The announcement of the engagement came as a surprise to the many friends of the young couple.

Marriage Notices

Chenango American, February 16, 1865

In Eaton, N.Y. [Madison Co., NY] on the 9th inst., by Rev. Wm. E. -?-, Mr W. Carter of this village [Greene, Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Libbie M. Sm--- of Eaton.

In Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], on the 10th inst., by Rev. A.M. P---, Lieut. Howard A. Kinney of the 29th Reg., N.Y.V. to Miss Julia E. Ra--- of Norwich.

In Syracuse [Onondaga Co., NY], on the 8th ult., by Rev. D.W. Walting, Mr. Wilkins Bridgefore of Chenango Forks [Broome Co., NY to Miss Sarah A. Gilbert, of Syracuse.

In McDonough [Chenango Co., NY], on the 28th ult., by Rev. K. Holroyd, Mr. Gilbert H. Button of Columbus [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Lina M. Huntley of German [Chenango Co., NY].

By the same on the 20th ult., Mr. Alonzo Hilliard to Miss Melissa L. Beckwith, all of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY].

By the same in German [Chenango Co., NY], ont he 1st inst., Mr. Leander Beebe of McDonough [Chenango Co., NY] to Miss Ellen A. Stuart of German.