Marriages (June 1)

Simonson - Horton

Afton Enterprise, January 1, 1891

Married at the M.E. parsonage in  Harpursville, Dec. 25th, 1890, by Rev. A.M. Colegrove, J.A. Simonson of Coventry [Chenango Co., NY^] and Jennie L. Horton, of Sanford [Broome Co., NY]

 

Ingersoll - McDonald

Afton Enterprise, January 1, 1891

Miss Edith McDonald, of Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and Mr. Guy Ingersoll, of Binghamton [Broome Co., NY], were united in marriage Christmas eve, by the Rev. N.B. Ripley, at the home of the bride.  A number of beautiful presents were presented.

 

Lawson - Smith

Afton Enterprise, February 5, 1891

The marriage of Miss Maud Smith, one of our most estimable young ladies, to Wm. Lawson formerly with Mendal Bros. and now of Peekskill, will take place Feb. 11th, at the home of Miss Smith, Lawn avenue --Oneonta Star.  The bride is quite well known in Afton [Chenango Co., NY], and her friends here wish her a long life of happiness. 

 

Mr. & Mrs. C.D. Hammond

Afton Enterprise, February 5, 1891

Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Hammond were handsomely remembered on Thursday last.  the occasion of the 25th anniversary of their marriage, by the employees of the A.&S Division of the D.&H railroad company, of which Mr. Hammond is superintendent.  The worthy couple were presented with a magnificent solid silver tea set, valued at about $500.  Mr and Mrs. Hammond were very much surprised at this pleasant and valuable remembrance and could but slightly express their appreciation.



 

Mr. & Mrs. Seymour Isbell

Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, January 3, 1883

On New Year's day Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Isbell celebrated their Twenty-second Anniversary.  Upwards of seventy-five invited guests assembled at the old homestead to offer their congratulations and to partake of the good things provided by the host and hostess.  The spread was elaborate and the guests, with appetites sharpened by a ride over the "snow capped hills" did ample justice to it.  Every one seemed to be supremely happy and "mirth and music" reigned supreme.  Mrs. K. Barr of South New Berlin Lodge, read an original poem which was pronounced as A-1 by all.  A.B. Conger of Norwich was called on, who responded in a few well chosen remarks full of happy hits.  He was followed by Rev. C. Sweet of South New Berlin, whose remarks were full of humor, good cheer and good advice. C.H Babcock of South New Berlin, then made a formal presentation of the numerous gifts, consisting of silver, glass and china ware, table linen, furniture, etc., to the happy couple.  Mr. Babcock's remarks were brief and to the point, and found a response in every heart.  Mr. Isbell responded in a feeling manner when Rev. C. Sweet offered prayer. The exercises were interspersed with singing by the Glee Club of South New Berlin.  Anyone that was present will never doubt the ability of Mr and Mrs. Isbell to entertain their guests in a "right royal manner."