Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 11, 1879
Marriages
Preston, Chenango Co. NY: A very pleasant affair occurred at the residence of Henry Faulk on the 4th inst., the occasion being the marriage of his only daughter, Miss Lizzie Faulk to Frank Crosby of King Settlement [Chenango Co. NY]. Rev. J.B. Santee performed the ceremony.
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One of the pleasant events upon which memory loves to dwell and we delight to chronicle, occurred at the residence of H.R. Lamb of Columbus [Chenango Co. NY], on Wednesday, June 4th, the occasion being the marriage of his daughter Mary [Lamb] and Jay G. Holmes, of Marcellus, N.Y. [Onondaga Co.], a young lawyer who has certainly displayed great skill in pleading his own case "in court." Rev. A.T. Worden, of poetical fame, performed the ceremony at half past two o'clock in the presence of about fifty guests. The bride was attired in an elegant robe of white silk made in some bewildering fashion, which we are not insane enough to attempt a description of. She wore no ornaments but natural white flowers, and, notwithstanding, she threatened us with the extreme penalty of the law, if, in our notice, we dared to call her "beautiful" or "accomplished." We love to tell the truth just as well as did the father of our country, and therefore take our life in our own hands and declare that the sun never shown upon a fairer, lovelier bride.
The solemn words were spoken and then followed the usual congratulations and refreshments - the strawberries and cream causing us to feel very amiable. Next came music and social chat, then the barouche came around to the door, and as the bride had already donned her stylish traveling suit, nothing remained to be done but to speak the parting words. Ah me! why is it that tears must lurk in every smile? The father and mother realized, full well, that the child they had reared so tenderly, could never again be their very own, as in the past. sympathy for them was becoming contagious. when T.G. Lamb of Sherburne came to the rescue and created the needed merriment by throwing an old slipper after the departing couple and in lusty tones wishing them a "long and happy life." It is a source of regret that we cannot enumerate the many valuable presents, together with the names of the giver. Each one was worthy of notice, but lack of space forbids it, we can only mention a few. Father Holmes gave an elegantly bound, illustrated family bible; sister Cora, a silver ice pitcher, with gold lined goblets and Japanese tray; Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Lamb of Waterville, a beautiful clock of quaint design, and Father Lamb, a thousand-dollar government Bond. There were books, pictures, vases, point lace, gold coin, fans &c, &c., besides articles of silver ware of all descriptions.
Thus, Columbus has lost another of her favorite daughters, and we learn that this week still another one will "go and do likewise." Of course, we wish them happiness and prosperity, but we do wish that hereafter fellars from furrin parts would content themselves with such wives as they can find at home and not come swooping around here after the cream of the town. We haven't anymore girls to spare.
Deaths
TOWER: At Hebron, Mt. Henry County, Illinois, May9th, Diana Sackett [Tower] wife of William Tower, aged 69 years, formerly of Plymouth [Chenango Co. NY]
HARRINGTON: Plymouth, Chenango Co. NY: On Saturday last, Mrs. Lucy Harrington of Binghamton [Broome Co. NY], formerly of this place, was buried in the new burying ground, Mrs. Harrington leaves a large circle of friends here to mourn her loss. [Lucy Worden Harrington, d. 29 March 1879, AE 62y]
Chenango Semi-Weekly Telegraph, Norwich, NY, June 14, 1879
Marriage
Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY: A wedding enlivened our midst on the 10th inst. George Cornell to Miss Mary [Dunbar] daughter of Colonel Dunbar.
Death
Mt. Upton, Chenango Co. NY: the aged Seth Richmond died at Latham's Corners on Saturday night. His funeral occurred at his late residence on Tuesday. He was the son of Major Richmond, the first one of the name that came into the county and lived to the aged of 90 years.
A large concourse of people assembled at the house of I.J. Potter, June 10th, to attend the funeral services of Seth Richmond, an aged and highly respected citizen. Revs. Carruth and Halstead conducted the services. Rev. B. Carruth preached the sermon. A good man, a lifelong Christian has gone. His age was 89 years. Friends from Utica, Pennsylvania, Yaleville, and Norwich were in attendance. Within the week three aged people have passed away: Mrs. Button [Mary Dexter Button] of Holmesville [Chenango Co. NY], aged 85; Mrs. Hoag of Rockwell's Mills [Chenango Co. NY], aged 84 [Polly Hibbard Hoag, d. June 3, 1879].
Bainbridge Republican, Bainbridge, NY, July 24, 1879
Marriage
COOK - SPOHN: At the home of Alvin Converse, Esq on Saturday July 19th, 1879, by Rev. D.M. Grummon, George S. Cook and Carrie E. Spohn, both of Guilford [Chenango Co. NY].
The marriage of Mr. William M. Miller to Miss Emma Pearne, daughter of Postmaster B.M. Pearne, of Oxford [Chenango Co. NY] was solemnized at the residence of the bride's parents on Tuesday evening last, in the present of a large circle of relatives. The bridal presents were numerous and costly. Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on the 8:28 train that evening for New York and will sail for Europe in the steamship Abyssinia of the Cunard line, intending to be absent about three months.
Deaths
Little Willie Banks is lying dangerously ill, with enlargement of the heart, at the home of his father, John Banks, just below the village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co. NY]. Later: As we go to press, Willie has just expired.
Wilkins Settlement, Chenango Co. NY: Mrs. Chandler, wife of Col. Rufus Chandler, an old and respected citizen of Coventry [Chenango Co. NY] has passed from this life. She was at the residence of Mr. Henry Benedict at the time of her death, the home of her early days. the funeral took place on Sunday the 18 inst. [Laura Benedict Chandler, d. July 12, 1879, AE 80y]
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