Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]: Miss Ruth Soules, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Soules of Sidney, and Russell Germond, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Germond, Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], were married Saturday noon in the Elm Park Methodist church in Oneonta, by Rev. Roger R. Glazier. Attendants were Mrs. Merton Barnhart of Sidney and Stuart Butler of Oneonta. The bride wore an aqua marine velvet dress and a corsage of talisman roses. The matron of honor chose brown velvet and a corsage of white rosebuds. A reception for 35 guests was held at the home of the groom's parents. Decorations were gladioli, dahlias and fall flowers. After the reception the couple left on a wedding trip, the bride's traveling dress was of moss green with brown accessories. She is a graduate of Sidney High school and Cobleskill State college of Agriculture. The groom is a graduate of Oneonta High school and attended Hartwick college two years. Both are employed in the Scintilla. They will reside on Oneonta. [LMD notation: Sept. 19, 1941]
Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]: Miss Lena Zurbruegg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Zurbruegg of West Main street, and Douglas Bush Perry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Perry, of 7 Clinton street, were married in a double ring service performed at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Congregational church, Sidney, by the pastor, Rev. Willard B. Soper. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street length dress of beige wool with brown accessories and a corsage of rust pompoms. Miss Betty Zurbruegg, sister of the bride, wore a dress of teal wool with rust accessories and a corsage of Shasta daisies. The bride's mother wore an aqua crepe dress with black accessories and the bridegroom's mother chose soldier blue crepe with black accessories and both wore corsages of gardenias. Robert Burnside of Buffalo was best man. The ushers were Arnold Zurbruegg, brother of the bride, and John S. Noonan of Mechanicville. The organist, Mrs. Gertrude Bird, gave a 20-minute organ recital before the wedding. The Wagner and Mendelsohn wedding marches were played for the processional and recessional. The church was decorated in autumn flowers. A reception and wedding dinner for about 40 relatives was held at Major's inn, Gilbertsville. The couple then left on a week's wedding trip. The bride is a graduate of Sidney High school and Syracuse Business school. Mr. Perry is a graduate of Sidney High school. Both are employed in the Scintilla plant. They will reside in Sidney. [LMD notation: Sept. 13, 1941]
Engagement of Miss Phyllis Catherine Perry to Lieut. Bernard J. Gaffney has been announced by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Perry of Sidney [Delaware Co., NY]. Lieutenant Gaffney is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gaffney of Watertown. He is an instructor in the U.S. Army Air Corps at Shreveport, La. Miss Perry is a graduate of Sidney High School and Albany State Teachers' College. The wedding will take place in the spring. [LMD notation: 1941]
Phyllis Catherine Perry
Married 7 September 1893: Kate Harding Smith to Seymour Lowman and Lura Redfield Smith to Dudley Leavitt
LEAVITT-SMITH; LOWMAN-SMITH: Thursday, the 7th, the evening of which was appointed for the double wedding of the two youngest daughters of Mrs. A.M. Smith, of this town, dawned dark, and rain fell through the day, But the happy faith of the two brides-elect, that-"it will not rain to-night"-remained unshaken, and the rain ceased. St. Peter's was beautifully decorated by the tasteful hands of many young friends. The altar was loaded with white lilies from kind hands, the chancel banked, as were the windows, with golden-rod and green. The center aisle was spanned by a number of flower-laden arches for the Bridal Procession to pass under. Mrs. H.D. Copley presided at the organ, with her usual grace and skill. The church was well filled before the arrival of the wedding party. The handsome costumes of the ladies added greatly to the festive appearance of the pretty church. Miss Ada Crump stood by the white ribbon, with sweet unconsciousness of all but her duty. The ushers Messrs. Copley, Smith, Clark, and Bowerman, were prompt and efficient. The Bridal Party arrived at the church at about half past eight o'clock, the wedding march announcing the arrival. Promptly from a side room near the chancel came the maids of honor, Miss Ethlin Smith and Miss Emily Newton, in dresses of white silk, carrying bouquets of pink roses. Following them were the brides' maids, Miss Jennett Julian, dress of pink silk, and Miss Anna Lord, dress of blue silk, both with pink roses. This pretty cortege of white, pink, and blue, with lace, ribbons, and flowers, and bright faces, walked slowly down the center sidle. When meeting the Bridal Party they turned and led the way to the chancel. Dr. Marshal Smith, with his sister, Miss Carrie Smith, dressed in fleecy white and lace, followed. Next came the two brides. The dresses were of white crepe de chine, en train, round waist finished with lace, half puffed sleeves also finished with lace. The corsage of each was trimmed with flowers, and the veil of tulle which reached to the end of the long train, was fastened with flowers-roses and orange blossoms. Each carried a large bouquet of white roses. Next them came the mother of the two beautiful brides, alone. Her dress was of heavy black silk, with long train. The ushers followed. As the Bridal Party neared the chancel the grooms with best men met the brides and slowly proceeded to the chancel rail. Here stood the officiating clergymen--the Rev. A.G. Singsen, Rector of the Parish, and the Rev. Wm. W. Newton, D.D., of St. Stephen's, Pittsfield, Mass., the beloved Rector of the brides' childhood. By this time the music had softened to sweet chords as it continued throughout the whole beautiful service. Mr. Singsen read the opening charge, and Dr. Newton gave his loving rendering of the remainder of the service. The mother of the brides gave the lovely girls away. After the blessing the newly wedded pairs remained kneeling through the first verse of the marriage hymn, sung by the brides' uncle, Dr. R.D.L. Evans, of this place, who was accompanied with organ by Mrs. Copley. It was a fine rendering, but Dr. Evans enjoys a home fame for his splendid voice. The Bridal Party left the church to the music of "Bridal Song," from Lohengrin and drove at once to the Homestead, which was beautifully decorated by young and loving hands. The grounds and the veranda were brilliantly lighted by Japanese lanterns. The dining room was illuminated with bridal candles and the table lavishly spread with a dainty collation. The brides received congratulations from many invited guests....Telegrams of congratulations were received from Pittsfield and San Francisco. The large number of costly gifts to the brides were elegant beyond description. We all remember the frequent visits of the father of our young brides--the late, lamented Dr. A.M. Smith of Pittsfield, Mass., who came to our town often to look after the Homestead property. Many well remember his princely bearing and kindly words. Since his death the bereaved wife and daughters have lived among us; and though their stay has been but four years it is with sincere regret that we must say "good bye," but God-speed to the two daughters. Dr. and Mrs. Leavitt will reside in Pittsfield, Mass., where the Dr. is established in his profession. Mr. and Mrs. Lowman will take up their residence in Elmira where Mr. Lowman has for some time been with the firm of Baldwin & Baldwin in the practice of law. [Notation: 1893]
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