Marriages (October 5)

Double Wedding

Smith - Beldin  & Potter - Beldin

Utica Saturday Globe, October 1904

William F. &Josephine (Beldin) Potter

 

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  The local matrimonial market took a lively turn Wednesday and several happy transactions resulted.  Not the least pleasing among these was a double wedding at the home of the brides' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roselbert Beldin, on Crandall street. The contracting parties were Fred H. Smith and Miss Ethel Beldin and William F. Potter and Miss Josephine Beldin, all residents of Norwich.  The ceremony was performed at 4 o'clock, Rev. William Crandall, of Scranton, an uncle of the brides, officiating. Besides the relatives, there was present a small company of friends.  The decorations consisted of a large evergreen arch, beneath which the two couples stood, unattended.  The room was trimmed with clematis, autumn leaves and berries, and was a real bower of beauty The brides are well-known and highly respected young ladies.  Miss Ethel has made her home with Mrs. W.G. Brant, on Locust street, for the past three years.  Fred H. Smith is a popular machinist in the Ontario & Western shops and enjoys the esteem of a large circle of friends.  William F. Potter has held a position with the Central New York Telephone and Telegraph Company for several years at present, being employed in mechanical construction.  He is a member of the Canasawacta Lodge of Odd Fellows, Chief Templar of the local lodge of Good Templars, a member of the Zenda Mandolin Club and other popular local organizations. The many friends of both couples extend hearty congratulations and best wishes.  After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Potter will be at home to their friends in apartments in the W.A. Baldwin house on Henry street.

 

Marriage Notices

Norwich Journal, July 27, 1837

SMITH - OLENDORF:  On Sunday, the 23d inst. by the Rev. George Messenger, Mr. Geo. M. Smith, of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], to Miss Mary E. Olendorf, of the same place.

 

Chenango Telegraph, March 15, 1871

OLENDORF - JAY:  In Nineveh, March 8th, by Rev. W.H. Sawtelle, Oscar D Olendorf and Phebe A. Jay, all of Nineveh [Broome Co., NY]. 

 

Bainbridge Republican, December 18, 1875

OLENDORF - SMITH:  In Bainbridge, Dec. 4th, 1875, by Rev. D.C. Haynes, Mr. James H. Olendorf and Miss Bertha F. Smith, both of Afton [Chenango Co., NY].

 

Afton Enterprise, December 31, 1896

OLENDORF - WILLIAMS:  Daniel E. Olendorf and Miss Nettie J. Williams were united in marriage at Binghamton [Broome Co., NY] last Tuesday, Dec. 23.  The couple are both popular young people, and they have the best wishes of a large circle of friends.

 

Afton Enterprise,  October 11, 1906

On Thursday, Oct. 4th, R.M. Olendorf of this place and Mrs. Lucia B Johnson were married at the home of the bride at Nineveh Junction [Broome Co., NY].  After a two weeks visit with friends in Boston, Mass., they will be at home to their friends.