The marriage of Miss Carrie West, to Charles J. Clark, eldest son of Captain Linus R. Clark, of this place, was solemnized at the home of Francis West, the father of the bride, last evening at 5:30. the spacious parlors were beautifully decorated with laurel, palms, arbutus, potted plants and cut roses. A special feature of the decorations were gates of laurel dividing the parlors. Guests to the number of seventy-five were assembled and at the appointed time, Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Francis Orcutt, of Unadilla. the bridal pair entered the parlors preceded by the pages, Masters Francis West and Ralph Curtis, who unloosed the ribbons and opened the gates, allowing them to pass through. They were followed by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bennett, and the ushers, Mr. William Clark and Mr. John Kirby. The parties took their places at the south end of the parlor before a bank of dowers. The marriage service was read by the Rev. A.W. Ashley. The bride was attired in a gown of cream satin and China silk with corsage trimming of fine lace en traine, and carried a bouquet of white roses and rhynscopermuns tied with white ribbons. the ladies who stood with the bride were dressed in white, Mrs. Clark carrying a bouquet of yellow roses and Mrs. Bennett one of red roses. After the ceremony the bride and groom received the congratulations of their friends. A dainty collation was served by a caterer from Binghamton. The newly married couple left on the evening train for Binghamton, en route for Newport and Old Point Comfort, Va. The presents were many and beautiful....[Notation: Apr. 24, 1894]
For two weeks past it has ben evident to he close observer that an event of no ordinary character was near at hand. Whispered consultations were held on the street corners, our jewelry stores and cabinet shops were besieged by customers, and particularly were the ladies of the east hill busily engaged at home. Winks and nods were exchanged by all as they met and passed, save one family, who quietly "pursued the even tenor of their way" little dreaming that their quiet home was to be taken by storm. Friday morning dawned clear and pleasant, and old Sol as he slowly raised his head above the eastern horizon seemed determined to do his part toward making the day a pleasant one for Mr. and Mrs. VanBuren Mowry. "Bue" and hired man had just commenced their day's work, cutting wood at the door, when suddenly and as if by magic the roads were filled with loaded teams, and as sleigh load after sleigh load drew up to their mansion and unloaded, Mr. and Mrs. Mowry began to realize that it was the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, and that they were having a surprise. A handsome couch, two costly chairs and articles of silver ware and fancy work found their way into the house, as tokens of remembrance, and Mrs. M. received a purse of silver. The forenoon passed pleasantly, when by actual count it was found that ninety hungry people were to be fed, and the question arose, how; was another miracle about to be performed? Bur no, those only that know not the ladies of the east hill need ask the question. Chairs were placed around the room, when such a display of cakes, pies, biscuit and cold meats was spread as has seldom been our lot to feast upon "and did they all eat and were filled," and there was an abundance left for supper in early evening. The day passed in social games and chat, and not until after the old clock in the corner had struck eleven, twelve, one, two did the guests depart, wishing Mr. and Mrs. Mowry may enjoy twenty-five years more of their happy married life --One Who Was Present.
A large company gathered Wednesday morning at the M.E. church to witness the marriage ceremony of Miss Eloise Newton and Robert Clark. The altar decorations were in the prevailing fashion--green and white. Promptly at nine o'clock the bridal party entered the church, and made a pretty picture as they stood around the altar. The bride was attended by her little sister as maid of honor, her mother and only brother. The Rev. T.F. Hall performed the ceremony. Miss Hollenbeck presided at the organ and Messrs. C.J. and Will Clark, Melrose Lathrop and Lee Bixby acted as ushers. [Notation: 1893]
At 6:30 p.m. Wednesday occurred the marriage of two of Bainbridge's well known young people at the home of the bride's parents. Miss Clara Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Thomas to Joseph Hirt, Rev. A. Spaulding officiating. Miss Edith Westcott and Louis Lindgren acted as bridesmaid and best man. It was a very quiet wedding. Aside from those mentioned above Mr. and Mrs. Wicks of Holmesville and J. Williams were the only persons present. After the ceremony supper was served. The floral decorations were very pretty. The couple were the recipients of a number of pretty and useful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hirt left from Afton on No. 3 for Binghamton and will be away about a week visiting friends in nearby cities. Why they went to Afton might be well to explain. When the carriage came for them it was known that a large delegation of friends had gathered at the depot here to give the couple a hearty "send-off" and so they drove to Afton to give them the slip. The bride is one of Bainbridge's most estimable young ladies. She graduated from the union school in the class of '96. Joseph Hirt is the cutter in C.P. Case's tailor shop and is a young man of excellent qualities. Both are active workers in the Presbyterian church and have a host of friends who wish them a long and happy life as does the Express. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Hirt will make their home with the bride's parents. [Notation: Oct. 7, 1896]
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