Marriages (May 30)

Mr. & Mrs. Pascal Merchant

Bainbridge Republican, October 24, 1879

Wednesday last being the thirtieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Paschal Merchant, their many friends decided to give them one of their popular surprises for which Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] is noted.  The reception was held at the residence of A.P. Merchant, owing to Mrs. Merchant's health.  The surprise was genuine, and the attendance was large. The good things left behind attested well the high regard in which the worthy pair are held.

 

Mr. & Mrs. D.L. Shepard

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 3, 1883

Mt. Upton [Chenango Co., NY]:  Dec. 29th occurred the twenty-fifth anniversary of D.L. Shepard and wife.  Accordingly their relations decided to make it one long to be remembered.  They came together sixty in number, bringing their own refreshment, and as a token of esteem a complete breakfast dinner and tea set of decorated china costing $65.  Rev. Mr. Bixby was present, who united Mr. and Mrs. Shepard twenty-five years ago, and made the presentation speech. The friends in the evening swelled the number to one hundred, presenting them with an upholstered chair.  The occasion was a very enjoyable one to all concerned, many friends meeting after years of separation.  Y. Stowell and wife, of Brighton, D. Shepard and wife, of Fredonia, Richard Winsor and wife, of Preston, and D. Shepard and wife, of Oxford, were among those from abroad.

 

Lee - Bulger

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 3, 1883

While others were enjoying the New Year's day none were more mindful that the two loving hearts that were united on Monday afternoon last at St. Patrick's church. The happy pair was John Lee of Truxton [Cortland Co., NY], and Miss Mary Ann Bulger of Beaver Meadow [Chenango Co., NY].  Father Finneran performed the ceremony in a solemn and impressive manner.  Mr. McMann, our popular townsman officiated as best man, and Miss Kittie Curley did the honors for the bride. The affair was witnessed by many friends of the parties, who with us join in congratulations.

Bingham - Myers

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 17, 1883

Columbus Hill [Chenango Co., NY]:   On Thursday, the 4th inst., occurred the marriage of Mr. Wellington Bingham to Miss Ada M. Myers, oldest daughter of James Myers.  The marriage ceremony as performed at the parsonage of the Baptist church on East hill by Rev. Mr. White after which they took the train at Sherburne for Binghamton to visit friends and relatives. The best wishes of their many friends go with them for their future happiness.