From Geneva Daily Times 10 November 1904

HENRY - LARK

Miss Margaret C., youngest daughter of Hugh  of No. 72 Wadsworth street, was married at 6:45 this morning at St. Francis de Sales church to John Henry of Exchange street. The ceremony was performed by Very Rev. Dean W. A. McDonald in the presence of the relatives and a few friends of the young people. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Emma Hart, of Exchange street, and was becomingly attired in blue silk. She wore a white hat trimmed with plumes and carried chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid was attired in blue silk and wore a dark colored hat. She also carried chrysanthemums. M. J. Kelleher was best man. After a wedding breakfast at the home of the bride's parents, the young couple left on a brief western trip after which they will be at home at No. 72 Wadsworth street. The bride received many handsome gifts from her many friends.


From Geneva Daily Times 11 November 1904

THOMPSON - WARFIELD

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - This village was the scene of a pretty home wedding last evening, when at 6 o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Warfield, was solemnized the marriage of their daughter, Miss Ruth May Warfield, and Mr. William Franklin Thompson, of Canandaigua. Rev. E. J. Guernsey, pastor of the Methodist church at Keeseville, performed the ceremony in the presence of a company of seventy-five of the relatives and friends of the families. Smilax and carnations made the home beautiful. Catherine Warfield and Mary Conley, nieces of the bride, acted as ribbon girls and formed an aisle with white ribbon through which the wedding party passed. Miss Mary Warfield, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. John Yells was groomsman. Edward Rippey, Roy Pierce and John O'Neill of Canandaigua, and Albert Knickerbocker, Benjamin Yells and Charles Dent of Clifton Springs, acted as ushers. At the conclusion of the wedding supper, Mr. and Mrs. Thompson took a late train for a brief western trip. They will be at home at 17 Chapin street, Canandaigua, after December 1. Mr. Thompson is a popular young business man of Canandaigua and his bride is beloved among a large circle here.


From Geneva Daily Times 17 November 1904

PUCKERED - GOODMAN

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Sawyer, at No. 348 Exchange street, at 8 o'clock last night, took place the marriage of Margaret Goodman and Herbert Puckered both of Oaks Corners. The ceremony was performed in the presence of fifty friends and relatives of the young couple, by Rev. C. E. Jewell, pastor of the Methodist church. The parlor, in which the couple were made one, was daintily trimmed in white and green, and the whole house was appropriately decorated. The bride was attired in a dark blue traveling dress and was attended by Miss Smith of Phelps. Mr. Wilson, of Phelps, was best man. After a repast the newly-married couple left on a two weeks' trip to western cities. They will be at home after December 1 at Oaks Corners, where a newly furnished house is awaiting them. The groom is a clerk in the employ of the Vandemark grocery at Oaks Corners. The bride received many gifts from her friends who were present from Phelps, Penfield, Waterloo, Seneca Falls, Bridgeport and Oaks Corners.

ROBERTS - WILSON

At 1 o'clock this afternoon at the parsonage of the First Baptist church, Rev. J. B. Champion united in marriage Alvin A. Roberts, manager of the Interurban cafe at No. 44 Castle street, and Mrs. Anna E. Wilson of No. 196 Genesee street. Immediately after the marriage the couple left on the east-bound Central Hudson train for a trip.


From Ontario County Journal 12 January 1883

MEAD - CHADIC

East Bloomfield Station, N. Y. - Mr. Frank Mead, of this place, and Miss Chadic of West Bloomfield, were united in marriage Wednesday last by Rev. A. F. Skeele. They intend to go to housekeeping at once in the house vacated by Miss Tucker. May it be a happy union forever.


From Ontario County Journal 16 February 1883

CLEMENTS - BATES

Emmett Clements, of Naples, and Miss Ella Bates, of Canandaigua, came to this city yesterday afternoon, on matrimonial intent. They put up at the Clinton hotel, and after supper the groom expectant sallied forth and found Policeman Hinds, who took the couple to the residence of Dr. Sank, of the United Presbyterian church, where they were speedily made one. It is understood that the families of the couple were ignorant of their intention to become man and wife. Rochester


From Ontario County Journal 9 March 1883

ALLEN - SUYDAM

Dr. A. D. Allen, of Gorham village, was married to Miss Anna D. Suydam, of Geneva, on the 14th of last month. It will be remembered that some time ago Miss Suydam fainted while going to the altar to wed a Chicago gentleman, and the affair created no little excitement. Her eyes fell on Dr. Allen, who was acting as one of the ushers, who had been somewhat devoted to her, although he had never made known his affection for her. The sequel to that deferred wedding occurred when Miss Suydam married Dr. Allen, a rising physician of Gorham. The universal wish of all who know the worthy couple is that happiness may be theirs through life.


From Ontario County Journal 9 March 1883

BARTHOLOMEW - SEABIRD

Naples, N. Y. - A surprise wedding occurred in town on Saturday last. Mr. Joe Bartholomew, a Michigander, but formerly a resident here, came down and swooped up one of our most substantial and worthy young women, Miss Alice Seabird, daughter of Mrs. Dr. Stoddard. But a very few of the friends were in the secret. The bridal party left for their Michigan home on the same day.


From Geneva Daily Times 18 November 1904

McCOY - FRILLY

Harry McCoy of Fayette and Mrs. Margaret  Frilly of this city were married at the bride's home on Hoffman avenue by Rev. W. W. Weller, pastor of First Presbyterian church, Wednesday afternoon. After a short wedding trip they will live on High street.

HOOD - EDDY

Rushville, N. Y. - The friends of Miss Anna Eddy were greatly surprised Wednesday morning when she left here to join her husband at King's Park, L. I. It has just been announced that she was married several weeks ago to Edwin F. Hood of Penn Yan. They are both employed in a hospital at King's Park.


From Geneva Daily Times 22 November 1904

MURPHY - TOOLE

A pretty wedding took place at 9 o'clock this morning at St. Stephen's Roman Catholic church, on South Main street, when Mary C., the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Toole, of No. 365 Castle street, became the bride of D. F. Murphy, a popular young business man, a member of the undertaking firm of Murphy & Allison of No. 152 Castle street. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Prof. W. J. Dousek, violinist and Miss Florence A. Dousek, organist. At the altar rail, Rev. Father S. V. McPadden, pastor the church, met the couple and performed the ceremony. The Ave. Maria was rendered during the solemnization of the ceremony and as the happy couple were leaving the edifice the wedding march from Lohengrin was played. The bridal party was driven to the home of the bride's parents where a wedding breakfast was served to the immediate relatives of the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy left on the east bound Central train this afternoon for an extended visit in New York and other eastern places. After December 1, they will be at home, temporarily, at the home of the bride's parents. The bride's costume was elaborate, consisting of a gown of old blue crepe de chine over silk, made entrain, without foreign trimmings. A large blue Gainsboro hat, with plumes was also worn. The bridesmaid, Miss Anna B. Toole, a sister of the bride, wore a champagne colored crepe de chine over silk and a black Gainsboro hat. John A. Murray, of No. 30 West avenue, attended the groom. The bride received many useful gifts from her relatives and many friends.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 November 1904

STEERSMAN - HANDLE

KELLEHER - McGUIRE

The first double wedding solemnized in a Catholic church in this city in some years took place at St. Stephen's on South Main street at 10 o'clock this morning, when Miss Mary  became the bride of John  Steersman and Miss Catherine McGuire became the bride of David Kelleher. The ceremonies were performed by the Rev. Father McPadden, pastor of the church, in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives of the couples. Miss Handgun became Mrs. Steadman first, the other couple acting as witnesses. The order was then reversed. After the ceremony Father McPadden celebrated a nuptial mass. Prof. W. J. Dousek, organist at St. Francis de Sales church, presided at the organ. Miss Handlon was becomingly attired in a costume of blue crepe over white silk and wore a blue hat. Miss McGuire wore blue silk with trimmings of pearl, and a white hat. Both brides carried white prayer books. Immediately after the mass, both couples left on wedding tours. They will reside in this city.

CROW - DANNAHE

Two pretty weddings were solemnized at St. Frances de Sales Roman Catholic church on Exchange street this morning. The first marriage took place at 7:45, when Nellie, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Dannahe, of No. 53 Wadsworth street was wedded to John H. Crow. The ceremony was performed by Very Rev. Dean McDonald, pastor of
the church. A nuptial mass followed. The party entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin and were met at the altar by Father McDonald. During the mass at the offertory, Professor Dousek sang the Ave Maria. The bride was attended by Miss Mayme Hastings, of No. 1 Burral avenue, and was attired in a pretty traveling suit of dark blue. She wore a large blue hat. The bridesmaid was attired in a costume of brown. John B. O'Brien was best man. After the ceremony the couple were driven to the New York Central station where they boarded an east-bound train for New York and other eastern cities. They will be at home on Hallenbeck avenue after December 1.

FITZGERALD - CORCORAN

At 8:25 o'clock, immediately after the Crow-Dannahe nuptials, occurred the marriage of George Fitzgerald to Miss Bridget Corcoran. Very Rev. Dean McDonald performed the ceremony. Wedding marches from Lohengrin and Mendelssohn were played as the bridal party was entering and leaving the church, by Prof. W. J. Dousek, violinist, and Miss Florence A. Dousek, organist. The bride was attired in a traveling costume of dark blue and wore a blue hat to match. She was attended by her sister, Miss Anna Corcoran, who was attired in brown. Louis Stauff was best man. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left on an eastern trip. They will be at home after December 1 at No. 47 Exchange street.

HARRELL - PROUDFIT

A pretty home wedding will take place this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Proudfit of No. 186 Lewis street, when their daughter, Alice M., will become the bride of Victor Harrell of Rochester. The ceremony will be performed at 6 o'clock by Rev. D. D. Moore. The bride will be attired in a gown of white broadcloth over taffeta, with gold and Battenberg trimmings. She will be attended only by her little sister, Doris, who will act as ring bearer. Following the ceremony, a wedding supper will be served to the guests present from Rochester, Elmira, New York, and Syracuse. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Harrell will leave for an extended eastern trip, at the conclusion of which they will reside in Rochester.


From Geneva Daily Times 7 December 1904

COLEMAN - KING

Henry L. Coleman and Miss Maude W. King, two well-known young people of the city, were married this morning at 10 o'clock at the First Presbyterian manse by Rev. W. W. Weller in the presence of a few intimate friends. Charles S. Young acted as best man, while Miss Carrie M. Coon served as bridesmaid. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Coleman left on the 10:49 Lehigh Valley train for a two-weeks' eastern trip. Upon their return they will reside for the present at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Coleman of Border City. Both of the contracting parties have been active in social circles of the  city for several years, and both are graduates of the Geneva High school. After leaving school both entered the employ of the Geneva Gas company, Miss King serving in the capacity of bookkeeper and Mr. Coleman as assistant superintendent to Edward Seybolt. At the time of the merger of the Geneva Gas company with the Empire Coke company, Mr. Coleman became superintendent of the Waterloo plant, while Miss King retained her position in Geneva. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents.


From Geneva Daily Times 15 December 1904

CODY - LAPMAN

Flint, N. Y. - At Buffalo last night, at 7 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, occurred the marriage of Francis J. Cody of Flint to Miss Minnie Lapman of Buffalo. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives of the parties. Immediately after the ceremony the couple left for Toronto, Can., where they will spend a week with relatives of the groom. Upon returning here, Mr. and Mrs. Cody will reside with his parents until spring, when they will take up their residence on a farm near here, owned by the groom. Mr. Cody is a member of the firm of Cody Bros., nurserymen, and is well-known hereabouts.


From Geneva Daily Times 21 December 1904

SPENCER - MASSETH

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Today at noon occurred the marriage of two well-known young Canandaiguans, Miss Josephine Lulu Masseth and Melvin L. Spencer, both of whom are very popular and have many friends here. The marriage took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Masseth, in Philadelphia, to which city they removed from Canandaigua a short time ago. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Harvey K. B. Agle, of Philadelphia. Only the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends were present, including the parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Spencer of Canandaigua; Mr. and Mrs. William F. Lewis and son of Syracuse, Don Martin of New York and Miss Linda Snyder of Philadelphia. After a wedding trip, during which Mr. and Mrs. Spencer will visit Washington, New York and other places, they will return to this village, where they will be at home after January 16, at No. 17 Perry Place.

PERRY - TURNER

Shortsville, N. Y. - A quiet wedding which took place Sunday afternoon has just been announced and greatly surprised the many friends of both bride and groom. The contracting parties were Miss Gertrude Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Turner of Manchester, and Ralph H. Perry, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Harvey Perry, also of that village. The ceremony was performed by H. D. Coates of Shortsville.


From Geneva Daily Times 22 December 1904

PEARCE - BLAUVELT

Rushville, N. Y. - A quiet home wedding was solemnized this afternoon at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Esther Blauvelt, when her eldest daughter, Miss Emma L. Blauvelt, became the bride of Charles J. Pearce of Chicago. The bride was unattended, her gown being of gray crepe de chine over blue silk. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. W. Rice of the M. E. church. Refreshments were served immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Pearce will be in Penn Yan for a few weeks, after which they will make their home in Chicago.


From Geneva Daily Times 24 December 1904

WELLS - KRUSE

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The announcement has just been made that Miss Anna H. Kruse and William W. Wells, both of this village, were married in Rochester Wednesday. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wells have resided on the west shore of Canandaigua Lake for a number of years, and will continue to make their home here. Both have many friends in this vicinity.

CONKLIN - CORNING

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Announcements have been received here of the marriage of John Roscoe Conklin of this village and Alice Gertrude Corning of Danvers, Mass., at that city December 22. Mr. and Mrs. Conklin will be at home with the groom's parents in this village after January 1. The bride is well-known here, having been a member of the Nurses' Training class of 1905 until last fall. The groom is one of the rural mail carriers.


From Geneva Daily Times 27 December 1904

LYNCH - AMONN

Shortsville, N. Y. - The marriage of Thomas Lynch of Sayre and Miss Katherine Amonn of Manchester has just been announced. The ceremony was performed by Justice Hicks of Canandaigua on Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lynch are taking a wedding tour in the southern part of the state, and will be at home to their friends after January 1 in Sayre. Mr. Lynch is a conductor on the Lehigh.


From Ontario County Journal 4 May 1883

DOUGLASS - DALLEY

Canadice, N. Y. - Married, at the M. E. parsonage, in Springwater, on the 22d inst., by the Rev. F. D. Mather, William Douglass and Miss Alice Dalley, both of Canadice. Our congratulations.


From Ontario County Journal 11 May 1883

CANCANNON - HALEY

Victor, N. Y. - At St. Patrick's Church, Wednesday morning, the marriage of Mr. John T. Cancannon and Miss Mary Haley was solemnized by Rev. Father Angelo Legardo. Mr. Michael Tierney, of Rochester, was groomsman and Miss Kate McCarthy bridesmaid. Mr. Cancannon is a popular young gentleman, at present railroad station baggageman, and the bride is a pleasant and estimable young lady residing at Fishers. A large number of people witnessed the interesting ceremony. A reception was held at the bride's residence.


From Ontario County Journal 22 June 1883

HAAS - OGDEN

Richmond, N. Y. - The principal topic of interest in our locality is the marriage of Benj. Ogden's eldest daughter, Ella, to Mr. Henry A. Haas, of Conrad, Iowa, which took place at the residence of the bride's parents near Allen's Hill, on Friday evening, June 19, the Rev. C. E. Furman officiating. Besides the relatives of the family, a large circle of the bride's young friends gathered to witness the ceremony which takes from their midst one who, by her genuine worth, won the esteem of all who knew her. With the many hearty wishes for her future happiness were left as souvenirs valuable gifts, both useful and ornamental.


From Victor Herald 18 April 1891

HUGHES - BAKER

Miller's Corners, N. Y. - The wedding of Edward Hughes and Cora Baker was had at the residence of the bride's father, Thursday night, Rev. Connal officiated. A few hours afterward, the newly married couple were surprised by a musical serenade.


From Victor Herald 6 June 1891

CRONK - WALLACE

As predicted in the HERALD some weeks ago, as soon as the leafy month of June was ushered in, a wedding occurred at the Opera House hotel. The happy parties were Mr. Abram Cronk, the gentlemanly hostler, and Miss Mary Wallace, the efficient cook. By courtesy of Landlord Herendeen, they were given a day off and Monday afternoon they sought the services of Father Donnelly and were made man and wife. Returning to the hotel, they received the hearty congratulations of Mine Host and his family. But congratulations did not stop here. Later in the evening a number of the guests assembled and gave the newly wedded pair a tin horn serenade. One of the musicians came near getting in a "Peck" of trouble. In his eagerness to make his instrument heard he took a horn or so too much and fell about fifteen feet, but came up smiling in time to play on the finale. The exuberance of the party finally wore away and quiet was restored at the usual hour, and Abe now answers the call fr-r-ront, with more alacrity than ever.


From Victor Herald 13 June 1891

CORNFORD - TIMMERMAN

The marriage of Miss Fannie L. Timmerman to Mr. Milton A. Cornford, took place Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Timmerman, as was previously announced. The Rev. C. N. Frost performed the marriage ceremony. The bride was tastefully attired in pale blue cheviot flannel, and wore a bouquet of white roses. Miss May Cornford and Miss Edith Timmerman acted as ladies of honor. The parlor was tastefully decorated with the early summer's beauties. An alcove was made in one of the corners of the room where the marriage ceremony was performed. After the ceremony, and  after having received the congratulations of those present, the happy couple sat down with their friends to partake of a nice supper that had been prepared for them. With the best wishes of their friends for a long and happy life, and an enjoyable honeymoon, the couple left on the 8:31 o'clock train for Rochester, N. Y., from whence they will go east. The gifts were many and elegant as well as useful. Only the immediate relatives, with two or three exceptions, were present, including Mr. Eugene A. Timmerman of Rochester, N. Y., and Mr. Edward F. Timmerman of Hartford, Ct., brothers of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Timmerman tender their thanks to the several friends who kindly assisted on the occasion.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 January 1905

BREEN - FARRELL

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday in St. Mary's church occurred the marriage of two well-known and popular members of the congregation, Miss Agnes Farrell of this village, and P. M. Breen of Stanley. Rev. Father Quinn of Mt. Reed, N. Y., a cousin of the bride, performed the ceremony. Miss Helen Farrell, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while the groom was attended by Edward Ryan. The bride wore a handsome traveling dress of brown. Her maid wore a gown of dark green. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Farrell, on Bristol street. The near relatives of the bride and groom were the guests. Mr. Breen is a prosperous young farmer and produce dealer, while his bride is one of Canandaigua's brightest, most charming young ladies. For the past five years she has been a teacher in the Canandaigua High school. Mr. and Mrs. Breen, after a wedding journey to New York and other places, will reside at the home of the groom in Stanley.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 January 1905

REDDY - REILEY

At St. Francis de Sales church at 6:30 o'clock Thursday evening took place the marriage of Miss Alice B. Reiley of Milton street, to Martin J. Reddy of No. 23 Center street. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends of the young people by Rev. Father Dwyer, assistant rector. The bride was attended by Miss Winifred Keane of Center street while M. J. Keleher attended the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Reddy will reside with the former's mother at No. 23 Center street.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 January 1905

CHAPMAN - LEWIS

Canandaigua, N. Y. - A wedding took place yesterday at high noon, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Lewis of Gorham, when their second daughter, Miss Eva Lewis was married to Frank Chapman, also of that town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John McColl, of Gorham in the presence of about eighty relatives and friends. The house was decorated with evergreens and pink and white flowers, the color scheme being pink, white and green. The bride was dressed in cream colored silk mull, and carried white carnations. She was attended by her sister, Miss Florence Lewis, who wore a pretty dress of pink silk, and carried pink carnations. The groom was attended by Norman Searles, of Lakemount, while Master Donaldson Green was dressed as a little page and carried flowers. Fred J. Lewis and Ira Gage acted as ushers. Miss Bertha Ottley of Seneca Castle and Albert and Rolland Smith of Canandaigua furnished music. After the ceremony, a bountiful wedding dinner was served. The bride received many beautiful and costly presents. After a trip to various eastern points, Mr. and Mrs. Chapman will be at home at Gorham.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 January 1905

BAKER - KATZMEYER

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Mrs. Matilda Katzmeyer, of Denver, Col., and M. H. Baker, of this village, were united in marriage yesterday at noon at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Horace J. Simpson, on Beeman street. Rev. J. Scott Ebersole, of the Baptist church, performed the ceremony. The wedding was very quiet, only the immediate relatives being present.


From Geneva Daily Times 26 January 1905

CURTIS - MUNSON

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Milton J. Munson, took place the marriage of her daughter, Miss Grace D. Munson and E. Carlton Curtis, both of Cheshire. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Scott Ebersole, of the Baptist church, in the presence of only immediate relatives. After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis departed for a short trip.


From Ontario County Journal 31 August 1883

COOLEY - REED

Mr. Augustine S. Cooley and Miss Hattie C. Reed were united in wedlock at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. W. Allen Reed, north of this village, Wednesday evening. They have gone east on their bridal tour, and the best wishes and hearty congratulations of many friends follow them. Mr. Cooley is one of our most worthy and respected young business men, and has chosen wisely and well for his life companion.


From Ontario County Journal 28 September 1883

TUTTLE - BENNETT

A very happy and interesting social event occurred at St. John's church, Wednesday evening in the marriage of Mr. Walter Tuttle of Perry, N. Y., to Miss Lizzie Bennett, of Canandaigua. The bride looked the picture of grace and loveliness as she passed up the aisle dressed in white satin and adorned with orange blossoms, the organ meanwhile playing the "Wedding March," under the skillful fingers of Prof. Van Laer. The reception at the residence of the bride's grandfather, Capt. Daniel Gates, was a brilliant affair, there being many friends and relatives of both parties present from this place and abroad, and the costumes of the ladies were elegant in the extreme. The presents were large in number, handsome and valuable, and the wedding feast was under the direction of Teal, the well-known caterer of Rochester. The bridal party left on the 8:35 train west the same evening, but will return to make Canandaigua their future home.


From Victor Herald 28 November 1891

BOWERS - SKUSE

On Friday evening of last week the usually quiet burg of East Victor was enlivened by a vigorous, old fashioned horning in honor of the recent marriage of Norman Bowers and Carrie Skuse, in which all the known and unknown instruments used at such times contributed to swell the volume of sound, which assumed such proportions that it was plainly heard in this village. After "Harrising" them to their hearts content, the company, consisting of men and women, gave three cheers for the newly married couple, three cheers for the Victor HERALD, and departed for their homes.


From Victor Herald 23 January 1892

CHASE - FORBES

A very pleasant company of about seventy guests assembled at the home of John McClosky Wednesday evening to witness the marriage of Mrs. McClosky's sister, Miss Roie W. Forbes to Frank B. Chase of Clifton Springs. The parlors were elegantly decorated with evergreens and lilies, and nearby was suspended a floral horseshoe. Promptly at the appointed hour, the bridal party, led by Bert McClosky of Victor, best man, and Miss Effie Ansman of Rochester, bridesmaid, entered the room and took their place beneath the horseshoe. Rev. Mr. Green performed the ceremony making the young couple man and wife. Showers of congratulations followed from the company, and supper was soon announced, and it was a sumptuous wedding feast indeed. After supper the party enjoyed a good old-fashioned visit til train time, when the bridal party took the late train from Fishers for a short bridal trip. On their return they will reside at Clifton Springs where Mr. Chase is employed by the Sanitarium Co. The presents were numerous and very appropriate, consisting of cash, glass and silverware, table and bed linen, furniture, etc. just what a young couple needs at this particular time. Besides the friends from this town and immediate vicinity, there were present Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Phillery and Mrs. N. Stony of Clifton Springs, Miss Estella Combs of Phelps, M. Stevens of Walworth, Mr. and Mrs. Sweet, Frank Yorton and sister of Macedon, Martin Haskins and wife of Rochester. Mr. Chase is a young man of good character and habits, a good businessman and highly esteemed by his employers. The bride is one of our most popular young ladies. Their many friends, the HERALD of course included, wish them a life full of happiness and sunshine.


From Geneva Daily Times 1 February 1905

BAUMGARTNER - FISHER

A pretty home wedding took place last evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Fisher on Lafayette avenue, when their daughter, Martha J., was united in marriage to Frederick Baumgartner, Jr., a nephew of Frederick Baumgartner, the Exchange street meat dealer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. B. Remick, in the presence of forty guests, relatives and friends of the bride and groom. Miss Lottie Baxter acted as bridesmaid and Erwin Pinkerton, a half-brother of the bride, as groomsman. After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Baumgartner will reside on John street.

CHRISTENSEN - RASK

Seneca Castle, N. Y. - Christian Christensen of Stanley and Miss Jennie Petersen Rask of Geneva were united in marriage by Rev. Howard Cornell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, at the parsonage Monday afternoon.

HUMPHREY - PRITCHARD

Phelps, N. Y. - Hugh Humphrey and Miss Emma Pritchard, two popular young people of this village, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Pritchard, on East Main street at 6 o'clock last evening. The wedding was a quiet affair, there being present only the immediate relatives of the bridegroom. After luncheon they left for a brief bridal tour and on their return will make their home in Phelps. Mr. Humphrey is a prosperous young farmer residing east of here.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 February 1905

BARTEL - BENDER

Miss Isa A. Bender, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Bender, of 88 No. Genesee street, was united in marriage last evening to James G. Bartel of Jersey City, N. Y. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of about forty guests. Rev. J. B. Champion, pastor of the First Baptist church, performed the ceremony. The bride wore a gown of white broadcloth over taffeta and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. Mrs. William Thomson played Mendelssohn's wedding march and during the ceremony the bride's sister, Miss Edna Bender, sang "Oh, Take Her, But be Faithful Still." Out-of-town guests were present from Gorham, Penn Yan, Auburn, Newark, Frackville, Pa., and Norristown, N. J. Yesterday was chosen as the wedding day, it being the birthday of a sister of Mrs. Bender. The bride and groom were the recipients of numerous and beautiful presents and on Monday evening, the bride was given a "tin shower." The young couple left on the 11:55 Lehigh train last night for their future home in Jersey City, where Mr. Bartel is employed as inspector of the Hall Signal system on the Lehigh Valley.

TILLS - MILLERD

A pretty home wedding occurred at four o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. William Klopfer, No. 243 Pulteney street, when Miss Emily L. Millerd, sister to Mrs. Klopfer, became the bride of William G. Tills. The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Sills of Trinity church in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride was attended by Miss Ida Tills, sister of the groom, and Joseph Hamilton, acted as best man. The bride was attired in a brown costume and the bridesmaid wore blue. At the close of the marriage ceremony, a repast was served, following which Mr. and Mrs. Tills left on the 5:50 train for a brief eastern trip. Upon their return they will reside at No. 243 Pulteney street.


From Geneva Daily Times 3 February 1905

KINNEAR - REYNOLDS

Rushville, N. Y. - A quiet wedding, with but a few friends present, was celebrated on South Main street in this village, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Agnes Reynolds was united in marriage to Mr. William R. Kinnear of Canandaigua. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. W. Rice. The bride was unattended and was attired in deep blue victoria cloth, trimmed with white silk. A wedding dinner was served immediately after the ceremony, following which the bridal party left for Canandaigua where they will soon make their home.


From Geneva Daily Times 4 February 1905

VAN WIE - STODDARD

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The marriage is just announced as taking place Wednesday evening of Mrs. Anna Luella Stoddard of Canandaigua and John A. Van Wie of Cheshire. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride on Pearl street, Rev. J. S. Ebersole, of the Baptist church being the officiating clergyman. Only a few immediate relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. Van Wie will reside in Cheshire at the home of the groom.


From Geneva Daily Times 16 February 1905

STATHAM - SANGER

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - One of the prettiest weddings of the season occurred yesterday at one o'clock at the home of Mrs. Jessie Sanger, west of this village, when her daughter, Miss Fannie Sanger was united in marriage to Arthur Statham of Weedsport. The bride was given away by her brother, Robert Sanger of St. Paul, Minn., and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Statham of Weedsport, father of the groom, assisted by Rev. Hermans of this place. Miss Ruth Dewey, of Shortsville, acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Fraatz of Weedsport attended the groom. The bride was handsomely attired in an elaborate gown of white China silk, trimmed with real lace and she carried brides roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in white silk mulle and carried pink carnations. Mrs. Sanger, mother of the bride, wore a beautiful gown of black lace over silk. Mr. William E. Burr, of this village, played the wedding march. After the ceremony a five course dinner was served to the seventy-five guests. The happy couple left on an evening train for New York. On their return, they will be at home in Weedsport. Guests were present from Weedsport, Syracuse and St. Paul, Minn. The bride and groom stood beneath a bell of green, from which was showered white roses.

PIERSON - ROLF

Married at the parsonage of the First Methodist church, by the Rev. C. E. Jewell, February 15, 1905, Elden W. Pierson of Geneva and Miss Frances E. Rolf of Gorham.


From Geneva Daily Times 18 February 1905

BURKE - PICKETT

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Mrs. Ella Pickett of Hopewell Center and Michael Burke of Chapinville were united in marriage by Rev. James T. Dougherty in St. Mary's church Wednesday morning.


From Geneva Daily Times 20 February 1905

WARBURTON - DREW

The marriage of Helen Drew of Geneva and Samuel Warburton of Manchester, England, took place Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. N. B. Remick, of the North Presbyterian church. The bride was tastefully attired in green silk and was attended by her sister, Edna Drew, whose dress was yellow satin. The groom was attended by George Clark of Geneva. The newly married couple will visit Mr. Warburton's home in England on their wedding trip and on their return will reside on Castle street.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 February 1905

BURNS - GANNON

This morning at 7 o'clock at St. Stephen's church on Main and William Sts., took place the marriage of James Burns and Miss Ellen Gannon, both of Main street, this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Stephen V. McFadden. The couple will reside in this city.

BOYLL - BROWN

Elmer C. Boyll of Pimento, Indiana, and Miss Anna Brown of this city, were united in marriage at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the manse of the First Presbyterian church, by Rev. W. W. Weller. The bride and groom were attended by Harvey Brown, a brother of the bride, and Mrs. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Boyll left on an evening train for Pimento where Mr. Boyll holds a position as mail carrier.


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