Marriages (May 21)

Dakin - Briggs

Utica Saturday Globe,  June 23, 1906

 

 

Claude B. and Ione (Briggs) Dakin

A quiet and pretty wedding occurred Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Warren D. Briggs in Columbus [Chenango Co., NY], when their only daughter, Ione Briggs, was united in marriage to Claude B. Dakin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Dakin. of New Berlin [Chenango Co., NY].  Both young people are well known in New Berlin and Norwich and have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.  Mr. Dakin is a graduate of Brown University and for several years has held a responsible and lucrative position with the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad Company at Syracuse.  After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Dakin will reside in New Berlin.

Lally - Wade

Chenaugo Union, July 3, 1890

At the residence of the bride's father, in Guilford [Chenango Co., NY], on the afternoon of the 25th ult., Mr. Edward A. Lally was united in marriage to Miss Hattie E. Wade, the only and accomplished daughter of Chauncey Wade, one of Guilford's most respected citizens.  The event was befittingly quiet and unostentatious, and the ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.H. Lynch, amid tasteful floral decorations.  After a sumptuous collation, and as the sun was casting its pleasant, quiet rays from the west, the bridal party were driven to the Guilford station, where amid a perfect shower of rice, they embarked on the 7:30 train for New York.  Mr. Lally is one of Guilford's most enterprising business young men, and it is the wish of his many friends that the voyage of life that he and his bride have entered upon may be as prosperous and serene as that joyous afternoon of their departure.

 

Weeks - Allen

Afton Enterprise, September 20, 1888

Mr. Charles P. Weeks, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY] and Miss Mable Allen, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY], were united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage, by Rev. H .C. Leach, Tuesday, Sept. 18th.  The happy couple left on No. 1 the same day for Dundee and other points of interest.  The Enterprise extends congratulations.

 

Weeks - Combs

Afton Enterprise, September 12, 1889

Mr. Ed. L. Weeks and Miss Ida M. Combs, of this place, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Tuesday of this week, the Rev. H.C. Leach performing the ceremony.  Mr. Weeks is one of our finest young men and is to be congratulated upon his selection of a companion for life. The Enterprise joins with hosts of others in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Weeks a long life of happiness.

 

Weeks - Schouten

Afton Enterprise, October 2, 1890

Will Weeks of Lestershire [Broome Co., NY], and Jessie E. Schouten, of Harpursville [Broome Co., NY] were united in marriage Sept. 25, 1890 by Rev. L.L. Rury.  We extend out congratulations.

Mr. & Mrs. John W. Weeks

Afton Enterprise, October 11, 1934

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Weeks were given a surprise party recently in honor of their Golden Wedding at their home on Maple Street in Harpursville [Broome Co., NY].  The anniversary date was Friday, October 5th.  About seventy neighbors and friends were present.  A program was presented including the singing of the old familiar hymns, Scripture reading by Rev. Loren C. Hawver, prayer by Mr. Galen Lull, and poems by Edgar Guest, "Home, Ma and the Auto", "The Path That Leads to Home", and "Old Friends" were read by Rev. Hawver.  A poem, "The Golden Wedding", was read by Mrs. Hawver.  Mrs. William Warren presented Mr. and Mrs. weeks with a basket of yellow chrysanthemums, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Will Hyer, also a beautiful all-wool yellow Kenwopod blanket in a cedar box, the gift of friends and neighbors.  Mr. Weeks graciously responded with very fitting words, giving a reminiscence of the past fifty years, telling how before their marriage they started their Christian life together in services that were held in Center Village. Speaking of the wedding day, he said, "On the 5th day of October, 1884, which was Sunday, accompanied by two friends, we drove a horse to  Nineveh where we were united in marriage by the Rev. Ogden, then pastor of the Nineveh Presbyterian Church."  Mr. and Mrs. Weeks remained in Center Village for twenty-six years.  Mr. Weeks working in the general store, beginning at a salary of $10 a month.  This was increased to $30 a month.  Here they built and furnished their first home, paying as they were able, for the installment plan was not known at that time.  They taking the much-used and worn Bible from the table, he said, "My young friends, let this Book be your guide through life.  It will strengthen you through the dark vallies of sorrows and lead you to that home where we shall meet our loved ones and Him who has been our strength through all these years."  Refreshments consisting of ice cream and cake, were served.  Mrs. Byron Hickox prepared a three-tier wedding cake which was beautifully decorated with yellow and white flowers, a miniature bride and groom and wedding bell, also the names of Mr. and Mrs. Weeks and the words, "Fiftieth Anniversary."

Afton Enterprise, October 25, 1934

Harpursville:  We wish to express our thanks, which is more than words can tell, to all of our friends and neighbors who came to our home so suddenly on the eve of October 4th last to assist us in celebrating our fiftieth anniversary of our marriage.  For the lovely presents so unexpectedly received, for the beautiful flowers and for the cards of congratulations.  May our kind Heavenly Father who has kept us all these years, keep you and attend you with his richest blessings.---Mr. and Mrs. John W. Weeks.