Marriages (September 3)

Yeaw - Hall

Chenango Union, February 2, 1896

On Friday evening, January 31, 1896, about thirty invited guests assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Hall, to witness the marriage of their daughter, Emma L. to Christopher M. Yeaw, of East Pharsalia [Chenango Co., NY]. A few minutes before seven, the guests were invited into the parlor.  Soon the tones of the organ were heard in a beautiful wedding march, and the Rev. George Pope entered the parlor followed by the bride, supported by the groom. They were conducted to the other side of the room, and took their place under a crescent of evergreens and white flowers.  In an impressive manner Mr. Pope recited the marriage ceremony.  A few moments were spent in greeting the happy couple and in social chat, when the doors were opened and the friends were invited into the dining room, which was also thoughtfully trimmed with evergreens.  After the inner man had been satisfied with some of the many good things which were temptingly placed before us.  Mr. and Mrs. Yeaw left for north pitcher enroute for Syracuse and other points, for a short visit with friends.

Booth - Ireland

At high noon Wednesday, Oct. 7th, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Booth, in the town of Oxford, Miss Nellie Booth and Stephen Ireland were united in the holy bonds of wedlock by Rev T.F. Hall of Binghamton, a former pastor.  Friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony and wish the happy couple well for their journey together through life.  There were many useful presents left by the guests as mementoes of the occasion.  Both of the young people are well known and have a host of warm friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Ireland left on the O.&W. railroad for a short trip, after which they will make their home in this vicinity.  The bride's twin sister, Nettie, was married June 24th to Ernest E. Ingersoll, a cousin of the groom, and thus within four months do four of our best young people join the matrimonial army, and the Express wishes them long and happy lives with health and prosperity.

Burlison - Bromley

In Guilford [Chenango Co., NY] Thursday evening Feb. 15th, a pleasant company of about sixty guests, largely composed of friends and relatives, assembled at the residence of Mr. E. Bromley in Guilford, to enjoy one of the pleasantest events in a long time, the occasion being the marriage of his daughter, C. Violet L. to Mr. E.H. Burlison.  For an hour or more the guests continued to arrive, and as friend greeted friend the residence was filled with the music of happy voices, until the wedding march was struck, when all noise was hushed, and all were waiting for the bridal party, who took their position in the parlor, when Rev. P.R. Tower in his usual pleasant manner, pronounced the words which made the twain one. Then followed the congratulations, good wishes and of course the good advice usually given. After which the company were served to a bountiful repast, and all shared in much joy and merriment. The presets were numerous and valuable, their value being estimated at about $150.