Marriage Notices - Ontario County NY

From Victor Herald 3 February 1894

HENRY - CASPER

The marriage of Mr. Frederic Henry of Victor and Miss Carrie Casper of Greece was solemnized at the residence of the groom's parents, Thursday evening, the Rev. G. H. Gomph of Pittsford, performing the ceremony. The bride wore a steel gray wool dress and white carnations mingled with smilax white; the groom wore a plain black chevoit suit. Miss Anna Casper, sister of the bride, acted as maid of honor and Mr. Charles Schroeder as best man, Miss Mary Henry as bridesmaid and Mr. John Moss as groomsman. After the ceremony the guests, numbering about fifty, were seated to a most bounteous repast, after which all joined in dancing and merry-making. The presents were numerous, consisting of table linens, towels, cutlery, spoons, crockery, a clock, a beautiful wicker rocker and numerous other articles, useful as well as ornamental. The following were guests from Rochester: The Misses Goshringer, Miss Kraus, Miss Yarckel, Mrs. Altpeter, son and daughter, Mrs. Saalwachter, Mr. Schradel and Mr. Smith. At 12 o'clock another sumptuous meal was served after which the merry party celebrated the event of Mrs. Altpeter's 43rd birthday. The company dispersed as the first gray streaks of dawn appeared on the eastern horizon.

From Victor Herald 17 February 1894

McLANE - ADAMS

The home of H. H. Adams near Fishers was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Wednesday evening. The contracting parties being Miss Dora F. Adams and Cameron McLane of Rochester. The parlors were very prettily trimmed and decorated with flowers; the ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Copeland, of the Methodist church. After the ceremony the company, about fifty in number, sat down to a very bountiful repast of all the good things of the season. The presents were numerous and many of them valuable. The happy couple took the evening train for a brief wedding tour. They carry with them the good wishes of many warm friends.

From Victor Herald 24 February 1894

PIMM - PLUMB

At 6 o'clock Tuesday evening, Feb. 20th, occurred the marriage of Miss Etta Elle Plumb, one of Farmington's most popular young ladies to Mr. Harry Pimm, one of Victor's esteemed young business men. The bride is the youngest daughter of P. H. Plumb. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. John Cline, assisted by the Rev. C. N. Frost, both of Victor, at the home of the bride, in the presence of seventy-five guests. The bride was attired in a gown of cream-colored silk landsdown and carried a bouquet of white roses and looked most charming. The groom wore the regulation suit of black. The parlors were most artistically trimmed with smilax, evergreens, potted plants and choice cut flowers. The ceremony took place in the bay window under a beautiful floral horseshoe. Miss Deli Felt played the wedding march as the bridal pair took their positions preceded by the bride's only brother, Mr. L. W. Plumb of Rochester. The ushers were Mr. Lee Wilbur and Miss Howland, Victor, Mr. Fitch of Canandaigua and Miss Berna Dewey of Victor. Immediately after the ceremony the guests sat down to a most tempting banquet. The guests in attendance were from Rochester, Palmyra, Canandaigua, Pittsford and Victor. Regrets were received from distant friends in Abilene, Kan., Nashue, Ia., and Fowlerville, N. Y. The bride received many costly and beautiful gifts from relatives and friends.

FITCH - DEWEY

The home of E. B. Dewey at East Victor was the scene of a very brilliant gathering Thursday afternoon. The occasion was the marriage of Mr. Dewey's only daughter, Anna Bernardine, to Herbert G. Fitch, of Canandaigua. The guests, some sixty in number, comprised relatives and friends of the young couple from Canandaigua, Rushville and other places. The ceremony was performed at 5:30 o'clock by Rev. Mr. Legal. The bride wore a very handsome cream-colored surrah silk dress trimmed with prapassmenterie and lace; the groom wore the conventional black. After the ceremony the company sat down to an elegant wedding dinner. After this had been disposed of the company enjoyed a genuine social time. The presents were very appropriate and included articles of value and utility to young housekeepers. The wedding party took the 8:30 p.m. train for a short wedding trip.

From Geneva Daily Times 26 February 1897

SPENDLOVE - PULVER

A pretty wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Emily S. Strong, No. 226 Kellogg street, this city, on Wednesday evening. The contracting parties were Miss Maud Evelena Pulver of Palmyra and Samuel K. Spendlove of Geneva. The Rev. Dr. Hudson of Trinity church officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Maggie Spendlove, sister of the groom, and Master Dean Watkeys. The decorations were in pink and white. After a short Eastern trip the newly wedded pair will take up their residence in Geneva, where Mr. Spendlove is a postal clerk. Syracuse Herald

From Geneva Daily Times 4 March 1897

FAIRFAX - CRITTENDEN

The marriage of Miss Carrie A. Crittenden to Mr. F. E. Fairfax was solemnized this afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents on Lewis street, Dr. David Moore officiating. Charles W. Fairfax and Herbert R. Fink acted as ushers, and C. W. Fairfax and Miss Anna Smith appeared as witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Fairfax will leave Geneva this evening for a trip to New York and other eastern cities. The Times joins their hosts of friends in wishing them many years of joy and happiness.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 March 1897

STONE - SPENGLER

A pretty home wedding occurred this morning at the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Spengler on Lewis street. The ceremony took place at eleven o'clock when a daughter, Miss Mary L. Spengler was joined in wedlock with Warren Stone, Rev. A. W. Broadway, pastor of the M. E. church officiating. The bride is a most charming and popular young woman, a graduate of the High school and a member of the Methodist church choir. The groom is a commercial man from Rochester. Soon after the ceremony which was witnessed by the immediate relatives, the happy couple left the home and took a carriage, ostensibly to catch the Black Diamond express for New York. A number of girl friends of the bride went to the Lehigh Valley depot to speed the newly wedded pair with a shower of rice and shoes. But Mr. and Mrs. Stone fooled them. Instead of going to the Lehigh Station, they boarded a trolley car for Waterloo where they caught an eastbound New York Central train for Syracuse. The choir girls were badly left.

From Geneva Daily Times 21 April 1897

BURNS - KINNEY

Charles Burns and Miss Ella Kinney were married at St. Francis de Sales church yesterday morning, the rector Rev.
W. A. McDonald officiating. James Burns, a brother of the groom, acted as best man and Miss Katie Kinney, sister of the bride, was maid. The young couple received many substantial presents as tokens of esteem from their friends. Owing to the recent death of the bride's mother, the wedding was strictly private. Mr. and Mrs. Burns will go immediately to housekeeping at Jay and Pulteney streets.

From Geneva Daily Times 27 April 1897

JONES - DE VANEY

The marriage of John Jones to Miss Mary DeVaney, both of this city, took place at the church of St. Francis de Sales yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Joseph Jones, cousin of the groom, acted as best man and Miss Margaret Flynn acted as bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Dean W. A. McDonald, who also celebrated a nuptial high mass. The choir under the direction of Prof. H. Huerter, rendered in a beautiful manner Glorz's mass. Miss Mary O'Malley sang Millard's Ave Maria, at the offertory. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael DeVaney, of West avenue. A reception was held last evening from 8 to 10 o'clock, after which the bridal party took the train for a wedding trip to Hamilton, Canada, the former home of the groom. Upon their return they will take up residence in Geneva.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 May 1897

KOHLER - VANNESS

Arthur LeRoy Kohler of Geneva and Miss Stella Vanness of McDougall were married quietly at the home of Rev. Carter on Wednesday, May 19. Mr. and Mrs. Kohler left on the evening train for a wedding trip to the Thousand Islands. When they return a reception will be given by the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Kohler, at their home, 31 Genesee street. Immediate relatives and friends only will be present. The bride, who is a popular young lady, was the recipient of many handsome presents. The groom is a popular young business man and a member of the firm of J. B. Kohler and Sons. They will reside at McDougall where Mr. Kohler will assume the management of the business of the firm of that place.

From Ontario County Journal 27 May 1887

HAYNES - MOSHER

Gypsum, N. Y. - At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sherman Mosher, in Gypsum, May 25, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Cora M. to Roscoe S. Haynes, of Rochester. About one hundred guests witnessed the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. Samuel Newland, in a very impressive manner. The wedding march was played by Mrs. William Thomson of Gorham. The bridal party was attended by Misses Mary Thomson and Nettie Robinson, and Messrs. John White and Charles Haynes. The bride was tastefully dressed in a rich golden brown satin; the lady attendants wore blue satin. Guests were present from Rochester, Lyons, Newark, Gorham and Phelps. The presents were numerous and costly. Among them were solid silver spoons from the bride's mother, butter dishes, dessert and fruit knives, berry dishes, cake knife, vases, paintings, fruit dish, pickle castors, table linen, clock, nut picks, and many other things in which are included the ornamental as well as useful. The newly married couple took the 10:30 train for Rochester where they will reside for the present. The best wishes of all follow them to their new home.

From Ontario County Journal 17 June 1887

McDOUGALL - STANNARD

Miss Jennie Stannard, a well-known and estimable young lady of this village, and Avery McDougall of Hornellsville, were united in marriage at the home of btheride's parents on Center street, at six o'clock last Wednesday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. E. Eastman in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties, and after a sumptuous wedding feast had been served, the happy couple repaired to the depot where they took the 8:05 train south for Washington. Just before they took the train a congratulatory cablegram was received from Mr. McDougall's father who is in Europe at Heidelburg. Mr. McDougall is a wealthy young business man of Hornellsville and is also quite a politician, having been recently elected supervisor of his town on the Democratic ticket by a good majority, while the town usually goes Republican. Miss Stannard is very well-known in this vicinity where she has an extensive circle of friends, with whom the Journal unites in extending hearty congratulations on the happy event. Mr. and Mrs. McDougall will make Hornellsville their home.

FOX - SMITH

Last Wednesday afternoon at five o'clock occurred the marriage of C. O. Fox of Naples to Miss Jennie Smith, daughter of John Smith, of this town, in the presence of a large number of invited guests. The presents were numerous and elaborate. The happy couple will take up their residence in Naples after a brief wedding tour.

From Ontario County Journal 1 July 1887

MAC KAY - TOZER

Reed's Corner, N. Y. - Married at the Congregational church in this place on Wednesday afternoon, June 29, by Rev. Charles M. Bartholomew of Suspension Bridge, Rev. Allen MacKay, of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, to Miss Nettie F. Tozer, of Reed's Corners. The parties took the 8:25 train at Canandaigua, and started their way to Waitesburg, Washington Territory, where they intend to reside.

From Ontario County Journal 9 September 1887

SHERMAN - RIDGEWAY

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - On Wednesday last, at 5 o'clock p.m., Mr. W. S. Sherman, of this place, and Miss Fanny Ridgeway, of Seneca Castle, were united in marriage at the home of the bride. Near relatives only were present. Mr. Sherman is to be congratulated in securing for a better half a lady so worthy the love and esteem of all. This is a sudden break among the large number of bachelors of this village, and as they see the happiness that will surely follow Mr. Sherman's sensible move, it is to be hoped and prayed for that they will be influenced thereby, and step down and off the carpet with suitable life partners, leaving it clean for the younger generation that seems to be rapidly approaching the matrimonial crisis.

From Ontario County Journal 30 September 1887

SAVAGE - SCOTT

TERRY - SHORT

Richmond, N. Y. - On Wednesday, September 21st, occurred the marriage of John Savage, Jr., of Allen's Hill, to Miss Helen J. Scott, of Geneseo. The same day E. O. Terry, druggist at Honeoye, claimed as his bride, Miss Abbie, oldest daughter of our much esteemed townsman, S. D. Short.

From Ontario County Journal 28 October 1887

CRANDALL - JOHNSON

Mr. Will D. Crandall, of this village and Miss Julia E. Johnson of Cheshire, were married last evening at the bride's home in Cheshire. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Searles, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. After a wedding supper had been served, Mr. and Mrs. Crandall were driven to this village where they took the western train. After a short tour through Canada they will return to Canandaigua where they will make their permanent residence. Mr. Crandall is a well-known business man, being senior partner of the firm of Crandall Bro's, Photographers. He is a young man of first-rate business qualifications and is highly accomplished in his profession. Miss Johnson is an estimable and popular young lady, and the happy couple have hosts of friends who extend to them their hearty wishes for a prosperous, happy life.

From Ontario County Journal 2 December 1887

JOHNSON - MARTIN

Academy, N. Y. - Married at the residence of Salem Haskell, on Thanksgiving day, by Rev. Mr. Searles, Frank Johnson of South Bristol and Miss Irene Martin, daughter of W. H. Martin of Seneca Point. We wish them a long, happy and useful life.

From Geneva Daily Times 4 October 1906

TIFFT - CRANE

Miss Olga Crane and William Tifft were united in marriage yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crane of William street. Mr. Tifft was employed as tailor for H. Baeder up to two months ago when he moved to Rochester. Miss Crane is a mute and is a graduate of the Rochester Deaf Mute Institute. She was also employed by Mr. Baeder. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Tifft will reside in Rochester.

From Geneva Daily Times 8 October 1906

MILLER - DURAND

Canandaigua, N. Y. - At the Memorial Hospital at 4 o'clock Saturday, John Blount Miller of Washington, D. C., and Miss Augusta M. Durand of this village were quietly married. Rev. Ward Mosher performed the ceremony at the bedside of the bride's mother, Mrs. Henry A. Durand, who was almost fatally burned on Monday while preparing for her daughter's wedding. It was at first thought best to postpone the wedding, but Mrs. Durand's urgent request that it be held at her bedside was complied with. Invitations to the wedding were, of course, withdrawn, and immediate relatives only attended. Aside from Mrs. Durand's unfortunate accident, the groom's brother, who was to act as best man at the wedding, was unable to attend on account of critical illness. Mr. and Mrs. Miller will reside in Washington, D. C.

From Geneva Daily Times 10 October 1906

BEWS - COOK

The wedding of Miss Amy Cook and John Bews will take place this evening at 7:00 o'clock at the home of the bride's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hanes, No. 72 Andes Avenue. Both the bride and groom are mutes and have graduated from the Rochester Deaf Mute Institute. Mr. Bews is employed as a painter for Fairfax Brothers.

HOLLAND - DREW

George L. Holland and Miss Edna Drew, of this city, were married last evening at the Manse of the First Presbyterian church by the Rev. William W. Weller. Only a few friends were present. Mr. and Mrs. Holland will reside in this city after a short wedding trip.

From Geneva Daily Times 12 October 1906

LOOMIS - MORAN
FEATHERS - FALVEY
HOAD - McPHILLIPS

Canandaigua, N. Y. - At St. Mary's church last evening, Rev. James T. Dougherty united in marriage Miss Margaret Moran of this village, and Mr. George Loomis. Mr. and Mrs. Loomis will reside at the bride's home on Chapin street.

Father Dougherty united in marriage Frank Feathers and Miss Abigail M. Falvey, both of this village, Wednesday afternoon.

Yesterday afternoon St. Mary's church witnessed the wedding of Miss Anna T. McPhillips and Frank J. Hoad.

From Geneva Daily Times 16 October 1906

KNAPP - ALLEN

Shortsville, N. Y. - Announcement has been made of the marriage of Charles Knapp and Miss Edna Allen, both of this village. The ceremony was performed by Justice Coates, of East Avenue.

PADGHAM - RIDENOUR

Dr. Ethelbert G. Padgham, son of Dr. and Mrs. Richard W. Padgham, of 159 Genesee street, was married today to Miss Grace Etta Ridenour, of Cincinnati. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's aunts, the Misses Bailey, of Galliplis, Ohio, by Rev. Harry B. Lewis. Mrs. Padgham is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Ridenour, of Galliplis. Her father formerly was a member of a wholesale shoe firm, Bailey & Ridenour of that place. After a short wedding trip, they will reside in Geneva, where the groom is associated with his father in the practice of medicine.

From Geneva Daily Times 17 October 1906

McHUGH - McCARTHY

Miss Josephine McCarthy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McCarthy, and Edward McHugh, of Waterloo, were united in marriage this morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Francis de Sales church. Nuptial mass was said by Very Rev. William A. McDonald. The bride was attired in white organdie with valenciennes lace trimmings. She wore a white hate with plumes. Miss Anna Dennison, of Waterloo, who was a cousin of the bride, was the bridesmaid and wore a pink silk gown and large black picture hat. Thomas Morgan, of Waterloo, acted as best man and the ushers were Eugene Holland and David Noland of Waterloo. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents at 28 North Exchange street. A wedding breakfast was served to about twenty-five relatives and guests after which Mr. and Mrs. McHugh left for a short wedding trip. On their return they will reside in Waterloo.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 October 1906

COONS - ANDREWS

Naples, N. Y. - John P. Coons, of Naples, has just embarked on the matrimonial sea for the fourth time. There is nothing remarkable in this excepting that his fourth choice is quite romantic being no other than his first sweetheart, who as a Miss Rowell, he courted forty-five years ago. She was a widow named Andrews when he finally took her to wife a few days ago.

TYO - TOOLE

A very pretty wedding took place this morning at St. Stephen's church when Miss Helen Genevieve Toole, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Toole of 305 Castle street, became the bride of Arthur Joseph Tyo of Ogdensburg. The bride was attired in white point d'esprit with applique trimmings. She carried a white prayer book and wore a white picture hat with white plumes. Miss Anna Toole, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and wore pink radium and large black hat with black plumes. Henry Tyo acted as best man. After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents to the immediate relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Tyo left on the 1:25 train for a short eastern trip after which they will reside in Auburn.

SIMS - WELCH

Thomas Sims of Auburn and Miss Katherine Welch of Geneva street, this city, were united in marriage Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Rev. William A. McDonald, rector of St. Francis de Sales church. The young people were attended by Sanford J. Henion and Miss Mame Hennessy.

From Geneva Daily Times 24 October 1906

MAC DONALD - KISSAN

Stanley, N. Y. - A very pretty wedding took place at eight o'clock Tuesday morning, at St. Theresa's church, when Miss Mary Kissan, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Kissan, became the bride of Charles J. MacDonald, both of this place. A mass was said by Rev. Alexander McCabe, pastor of this parish. Miss Margaret Heenan, organist of the church, played the wedding march. The bride was attired in a navy blue broadcloth suit with hat to match trimmed with white plumes. Miss Anna Kissan, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and wore a blue suit and hat to match. Thomas MacDonald, of Schenectady, brother of the groom, acted as best man. After the ceremony a breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents to the immediate relatives. Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald left on the 1:34 train for a tip to Harrisburg and Philadelphia, after which they will reside in Stanley.

From Geneva Daily Times 27 October 1906

WOOD - HIGGS

Naples, N. Y. - Dana Wood, of Gulick, with his fiancee, Miss Bessie Higgs, of Honeoye, presented themselves Thursday evening at the Presbyterian manse in this village and were married by Rev. C. C. McLean. These two young people are popular in Naples, where they are well-known and chose the romantic moonlight ride to Naples as a part of their bridal festivities, rather than a home wedding. They were accompanied by Miss Violet Wood, a cousin of the groom.

From Geneva Daily Times 29 October 1906

LE GAB - SWITZER

Mrs. Margaret Groden Switzer of this city was married very quietly this morning at 6 o'clock in St. Stephen's church to Robert A. LeGab of New Haven, Conn. The nuptial mass was said by Rev. S. V. McPadden, rector of the church. The bride and groom were attended by the bride's brother and sister, Michael and Winifred Groden. Mr. and Mrs. LeGab will reside at No. 93 Mill street.

From Ontario Repository and Messenger 22 January 1873

BETTS - BEERS

Victor, N. Y. - There was a wedding last Wednesday at the Universalist Church in Victor, the bride was Miss Ella Beers, of that village, the groom Mr. Charles L. Betts, of Rochester. A large party of relatives and friends witnessed the ceremony and all heartily congratulated the newly made husband and wife.

From Ontario Repository and Messenger 5 March 1873

BICKFORD - SIMMONS

Victor, N. Y. - On Wednesday evening, Feb. 26th, Frank A. Bickford of Batavia and Hattie P. Simmons of Victor, were married in the Universalist Church.

From Geneva Daily Times 8 November 1906

JOHNSON - STEWART

Canandaigua, N. Y. - At St. Mary's church Tuesday, was solemnized the marriage of Thomas Johnson and Miss Ethel Clara Stewart, Rev. James T. Dougherty officiating. The groom is a well-known and popular Canandaiguan, a member of the Board of Street Commissioners and for some years the superintendent of the Canandaigua water works system. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stewart, of Washington street. The newly married couple left for a trip to New York city. They will be at home after December 1, at No. 161 Howell street.

From Geneva Daily Times 12 November 1906

ADAMS - STEWART

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - At the home of Mrs. I. D. Vandenburg on Crane street, Saturday evening, at 6 o'clock, the marriage of Miss Roberta Stewart, of Washington, to W. Curtis Adams, of Clifton Springs, took place. The bride was attended by Miss Rhea McLetchy of Penn Yan. Parkhurst L. Whitney, of Rochester, was best man. The ceremony was bperformedy Rev. Alfred K. Bates of Fenton, Mich. Miss Anna L. Tasslett of Clifton Springs played the wedding march. The bride was gowned in white net over white taffeta silk. The bridesmaid wore white mull. The parlors were tastefully decorated with cut flowers and potted plants. Only a few friends were present. Immediately following the congratulations a wedding supper was served. Mr. Adams is in business here. The bride has been a member of the Clifton Springs Training for Nurses. After a short wedding trip they will be at home in this village.

From Ontario County Chronicle 26 September 1900

HALL - WATTS

On Thursday evening, Sept. 20, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Watts, North Pleasant street, in this village, there occurred a very pleasant social event, the occasion being the marriage of their only daughter, Miss Myrta E., to Mr. Clarence Hall, of Centerfield. At 6:30 o'clock, to the strains of the wedding march excellently rendered by Miss Anna Abel, the bridal party entered the parlor, where the guests, numbering about 50, had assembled, and took their places beneath an arch of evergreen. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Q. Adams, of the Presbyterian Church. The bride was prettily attired in white and carried white carnations. The maid of honor, Miss Mabel Hammond, a cousin of the bride, was charming in a gown of white and carried pink carnations. Ernest Watts, the bride's only brother, acted as best man. After the ceremony congratulations were in order, after which a bountiful supper was served. The following guests from out of town were present: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. D. McCann, Mrs. Hall, Miss Loveland, Centerfield; Mr. and Mrs. William Potter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Potter, Brighton; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hall, Ontario; Mr. and Mrs. S. Rush, Mr. and Mrs. Fairchilds, Manchester; Mr. and Mrs. McLouth and family, Farmington; Mr. and Mrs. DeLong, Bristol; Miss Nellie Lincoln, Chapinville; Miss Anna Dewey, Poplar Corners; Mrs. H. W. Hammond and daughters, Mabel and Etta, Riga; Mr. and Mrs. H. Swanton, Caledonia; Arthur and Miss Ella Embling, Wheatland. The presents were numerous and costly.

From Ontario County Chronicle 3 October 1900

RIGGS - DARLING

Shortsville, N. Y. - Last week Wednesday occurred the marriage of Mr. Louis J. Riggs to Miss Inez A. Darling, at the home of the bride's parents in High street. Mr. and Mrs. Riggs left that evening for a weeks tour to New York City and Washington, D. C.

WADSWORTH - MOORE

Shortsville, N. Y. - Carlton Wadsworth and Mrs. Jas. Moore were united in marriage at the Methodist Parsonage last Wednesday afternoon.

From Ontario County Chronicle 17 October 1900

CURTIS - THORPE

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Last Wednesday afternoon the Congregational Church here was the scene of a nuptial event of more than passing interest, the occasion being the celebration of the marriage of Miss Etta M. Thorpe, of East Bloomfield, to Orville W. Curtis, of Canandaigua. The bride, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Thorpe, is a young woman of gracious manner, beloved by all who have her acquaintance. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the church, the Rev. William D. Robinson, in the presence of the immediate friends and relatives. The bride and groom, who were unattended, entered the church while the wedding march was being played by Miss Nellie Adams. The bride wore a gown of gray, and carried a large bouquet of bride roses. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the bridal couple started for a wedding trip, after which they will return to Canandaigua to reside.

From Ontario County Chronicle 31 October 1900

WHITLOCK - VAN VRANKEN

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - At 6 o'clock Saturday evening, by the Rev. W. R. Benham, at the home of Mrs. C. H. Belden in this village, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Cora Alice Van Vranken to Dr. Charles H. Whitlock, both of the village. The wedding was a very quiet one, only the immediate family being present. The bride was beautifully gowned in pearl gray crepe de chine with duchess lace trimmings and was unattended.

TAYLOR - KIPP

Shortsville, N. Y. - Miss Nina H. Kipp of this village and Harry S. Taylor of Hopewell were quietly married Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Kipp, Shortsville, only the near relatives and friends being present. Friday evening a reception was given them at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Taylor in Hopewell. The future residence of the newly married pair will be at Geneva.

From Victor Herald 28 April 1894

MURPHY - DOYLE

A very pleasant wedding occurred at St. Patrick's church in this village Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Father J. J. Donnelly officiating. The contracting parties were Miss Mary A. Doyle, of this place, and Richard H. Murphy, of Canandaigua. Mr. Mack, of Canandaigua, acted as best man and Miss Anna Murphy, sister of the groom as bridesmaid. The bride was beautifully dressed in white Lansdowne and carried a large bunch of bridal roses; the bridesmaid wore light blue cashimere and carried pink roses. Mrs. T. R. Wood of Rochester presided at the organ and as the bridal party neared the entrance of the church, she struck the wedding march by Lohengrin, which she rendered in her usual brilliant and charming manner. As the party entered the church, they were escorted to the altar by Master Tuthill G. Brown, who acted as usher. Among those present from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Storer, of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. W. Carr, Mr. Claudius, Mr. Murphy's sisters and others from Canandaigua. Mr. and Mrs. Murphy left on the afternoon train for a short wedding trip amid the congratulations and well wishes of their many friends and a bounteous shower of rice.

From Victor Herald 28 July 1894

DILLMAN - WOOD

The marriage of Carl H. Dillman and Millie Wood, took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wood, on High street, on Wednesday evening, July 25. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Copeland, of this village. They will reside with the bride's parents for the present.

From Geneva Daily Times 19 November 1906

SARADORA - COCOLA

One of the largest Italian weddings ever held in this city, took place yesterday afternoon at one o'clock when Miss Vincenzeina Cocola, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cocola, of No. 43 North Genesee street, and Pietro Saradora were united in marriage by the Very Rev. William A. McDonald, pastor of St. Francis de Sales church. The wedding party was accompanied to the church by about twenty carriages filled with invited guests. As the guests arrived at the church, they formed lines to the entrance of the church through which the bridal party passed. When they entered the church the guests fell in behind and marched down the central aisle and took seats at each side. The bride was gowned in white silk and carried white carnations. She wore a tulle veil and a wreath of orange blossoms on her head. The bridesmaid was Miss Vincenza Pocci. She was attired in white silk and wore a large picture hat, trimmed with plumes. She carried pink carnations. Michael Pocci acted as best man. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents and the usual Italian observances were indulged in. Mr. and Mrs. Saradora left later for a short wedding trip after which they will reside in this city.

From Geneva Daily Times 20 November 1906

LINEHAN - SCOTT

A very pretty wedding took place this morning at eleven o'clock at St. Stephen's church when Miss Anna F. Scott became the wife of Patrick H. Linehan. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. V. McPadden in the presence of a large number of friends. The bride was gowned in blue armure and carried white chrysanthemums. She was attended by her sister, Mrs. Thomas A. Scott, of Halls, who was attired in gray panama and carried chrysanthemums. Cornelius Linehan, a brother of the groom, acted as best man. After the ceremony the happy couple left for a short wedding trip. Before their return they will visit in Schenectady and other eastern points.

From Geneva Daily Times 22 November 1906

MULLIGAN - SULLIVAN

Waterloo, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Mary Sullivan of Geneva to James Mulligan of Springport took place yesterday afternoon at four o'clock, at the Franklin Hotel, South Waterloo, in the presence of friends and acquaintances of the contracting parties. Justice John M. Barrett performed the ceremony very impressively. In the evening a wedding supper was served at the Franklin. The couple will reside at Springport.

BRYAN - GRAY

A pretty home wedding took place last evening at 7 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gray on the Seneca Castle Road just west of the Pre-emption road when their daughter, Nina Jane Gray became the bride of George Edward Bryan, also of the Seneca Castle road. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. B. Hubbs, D. D., rector of St. Peter's church. Eighty relatives and friends were present and partook of the wedding supper. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Bryan left for a short wedding trip. They will reside on the Seneca Castle road.

From Geneva Daily Times 23 November 1906

WEBB - BENHAM

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - A pretty wedding was witnessed by a few friends of the contracting parties Wednesday evening, when Elizabeth K., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Benham of this village, was united in marriage to Mr. Paul LaFayette Webb of Mannsville, at the parochial residence by Father O'Hanlon. The bride was becomingly gowned in olive silk wearing a white picture hat and carrying white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaid, Miss Jennie Benham, sister of the bride, wore a pretty gown of white and carried pink chrysanthemums. The groom was attended by his brother, Floyd B. Webb. After the ceremony an elaborate repast was served to the immediate relatives at the home of the bride's parents on Pearl street. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Webb will make Rochester their home. The guests from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Webb and son Floyd, of Mannsville; Miss C. F. Cotter of Syracuse and E. C. Rounds of Rochester.

From Geneva Daily Times 24 November 1906

PHILLIPS - FIELDS

Alfred S. Phillips and Miss Nellie L. Fields, of 179 Genesee street, were quietly married this afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William K. Towner, pastor of the First Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips left on the 2:06 train for Rochester. On their return they will reside in this city.

From Geneva Daily Times 26 November 1906

MICHAEL - ANTHONY

One of the most unique and picturesque weddings ever held in this city, took place yesterday afternoon at one o'clock at St. Peter's Episcopal church, when Miss Susan Anthony, daughter of Peter Anthony of No. 24 Powers' Alley and Abraham Michael of No. 16 Powers' Alley, were married. Both of the contracting parties were Syrians and the ceremony was performed in the customary Syrian manner by Rev. Alexie Hanns, rector of the Syrian Orthodox church of Glens Falls, N. Y. The wedding party, followed by about fifty of their fellow countrymen, left their homes in Powers' Alley and marched down Exchange street, up Castle and through Geneva streets, thence to the church. As they marched along, the bride and groom were showered with rice and confetti and by the time they had reached the church, many spectators had gathered to witness the peculiar ceremonies. The bridal party entered the church first, while the wedding march from Lohengrin was being played. They passed down the central aisle to the chancel rail where they awaited the coming of the minister in his official robes.

When the service was begun, the best man, George Moses, left the groom's side and passed lighted candles to all his countrymen who had them throughout the service. Another Syrian custom was followed, in which two floral wreaths were used. The minister placed one wreath on the head of the bride and the other on the groom's head, then the best man placed them alternately upon the bride's head, then upon the groom's. At another part of the service, a glass of wine was brought in and the minister passed it alternately to the bride and groom to sip from. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the party left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's march, and walked to the home of S. J. Baroody, No. 51 Geneva street, where a wedding feast was served and all the remaining customs for such an occasion were observed.

The bride's dress was of green silk with a white silk waist. Miss Mary Hisner was the bridesmaid and also wore a green silk skirt and a white silk waist.

From Geneva Daily Times 27 November 1906

KESTER - SITTLER

Manchester, N. Y. - One of Manchester's popular young ladies, Miss Bertha Sittler was united in marriage to Mr. Frank E. Kester of Buffalo Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, the event taking place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Sittler of this village in the presence of a large number of relatives and immediate friends of both families. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. S. S. Pratt, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this village and was performed in the front parlor, the contracting parties being stationed beneath a large bell of white roses. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Miller of Buffalo. The bride looked charming attired in her traveling suit of gray broadcloth with hat and gloves to match and carried a bouquet of white brides roses, while the bridesmaid wore a becoming gown of gray silk, and carried a bouquet of American Beauty roses.

The house was handsomely decorated throughout with a profusion of palms, cut flowers, and potted plants, and a cleverly devised set piece consisting of two hearts woven together was made from autumn leaves with trailing vines of ivy encircled by a wreath of forget-me-nots. After the ceremony a five-course dinner was served, and Mr. and Mrs. Kester departed on the 6:30 train over the Lehigh for New York. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and valuablepresents, the largest portion of them being either cut glass or silver. The guests from out-of-town were: Miss Mary Kester, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Mrs. Cyrus Wingert, Miss Minnie Kester, Mrs. Nathan Lauman of Buffalo; Mrs. Milton Everett and daughter of Lehighton, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Kester will reside in Manchester and will be at home to their friends after December 3, at their residence on State street.

From Geneva Daily Times 28 November 1906

FARRELL - McCARTHY

Canandaigua, N. Y. - Yesterday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at St. Mary's church, Miss Helen McCarthy and Michael Farrell, two well-known members of St. Mary's parish, were united in marriage by Rev. James T. Dougherty. After their wedding trip they will reside in Canandaigua.

BILLS - McCHINTICK

Canandaigua, N. Y. - At the Baptist parsonage Monday night, Rev. J. Scott Ebersole united in marriage Mr. Fred Hulse Bills of Naples and MIss Mary Ellen McChintick of Mifflinsburg, Pa. The couple will reside in Naples.

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