Marriages (December 1)

Pittsley - Saftenberg

Utica Saturday Globe, November 1911

Robert & Flossie Leona (Saftenberg) Pittsley

Norwich [Chenango Co., NY]:  A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Saftenberg at 9 o'clock on Sunday evening last when their only daughter, Flossie Leona [Saftenberg], became the wife of Robert Pittsley.  Rev. Ira Wilcox Bingham officiated.  Miss Emma Bush acted as bridesmaid and Robert Cornell, a cousin of the bride, was best man.  The ring service was used.  About 30 relatives and friends were present, to whom a luncheon was served after the ceremony.  Both bride and groom have been residents of Norwich since their birth. The groom is the well-known boxer whose skill and prowess have been shown in many contests.  His wife shares with his many friends intense interest in his success in his chosen career.  In a short time Mr. and Mrs. Pittsley expect to leave Norwich and take up their residence in Syracuse, where the groom has already established a reputation in his profession.

 

Beadle - Mathews

At a very pretty home wedding Saturday night Miss Evelyn Mathews of this city became the bride of William Beadle of Holmesville [Chenango Co., NY].  The nuptial service was performed by Rev. R.L. Mathews, pastor of the Calvary Baptist church. The wedding took place in the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Mathews of 19 Gold street [Norwich, Chenango Co., NY].  A pink and white color scheme was carried out in the home decorations. The bridal party stood in front of an arch of evergreens. The bride, dressed in salmon pink with a pink and white corsage was attended by Miss Frances Race of Oxford as bridesmaid.  Miss Race wore a dress of aqua blue with a yellow corsage.  Earl Nearing of Holmesville served the groom as best man.  The mother of the bride wore a dress of old rose with a pink corsage.  The groom's mother wore navy blue with a white corsage.  Only the immediate family were in attendance. A reception followed the wedding ceremony.  Mr. Beadle is employed at the Scintilla plant in Sidney.  The couple will reside at 10 Gold street.