From Ontario County Chronicle 7 August 1901

BLAUVELT - BLACK

Last week Tuesday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Black, in Gibson street, was the scene of a brilliant nuptial event, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss May Black, to William B. Blauvelt, of New York city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. Wallace Webb, D. D., pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The decorations of the house were carried out with wood bine and cut flowers, the bride and groom standing under an arch of green. The bride was handsomely gowned in a creation of white organdie and valenciennes lace. She carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas. The presents to the bride were numerous, useful and beautiful. After a visit with relatives and friends in this county, the bride and groom started on Monday for their future home in New York city.


From Ontario County Chronicle 21 August 1901

MILLER - HALGREEN

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - On Wednesday evening of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer, occurred the marriage of their granddaughter, Miss Delia Halgreen to Willis J. Miller. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. L. Howard, of Naples. After partaking of an elegant repast which was gotten up in the latest style, Mr. and Mrs. Miller received congratulations from their many friends and relatives, and departed amid a shower of rice and old shoes, for a few days visit among friends and relatives at Buffalo and Rochester. There were about one hundred guests present, and they received many useful and valuable presents.


From Ontario County Chronicle 28 August 1901

BROWN - HARRIS

Last Thursday evening a pretty wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Harris, Gibson street, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Margaret Callister Harris to Charles M. Brown. The ceremony was performed by the REv. H. C. Townley, of Peekskill, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends. Miss Wilhelmina Brown, a sister of the groom, was the maid of honor, and Horace Harris, a brother of the bride, was the best man. Immediately following the nuptial ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. Gird Harris. Later in the evening, Mr. and Mrs. Brown departed on a western trip. They will be at home after September 15 at 102 Gibson street.


From Ontario County Chronicle 4 September 1901

GARDNER - CLAPPER

Mertensia, N. Y. - Last Thursday afternoon, Miss Edith May Clapper, of Mertensia, and Anson L. Gardner, of Canandaigua, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abram Clapper, of this place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Wallace Webb, of Canandaigua, assisted by Rev. M. R. Williams, of Farmington, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties. Miss Mildred Ver Planck, of Euclid, was the bridesmaid, and Sunderland P. Gardner, of Buffalo, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride's  young nieces, Ruth and Mildred Clapper, acted as flower girls. The bride's gown was of white louisine and satin, with lace applique. She carried sweet peas. Pink organdie was the costume of the bridesmaid, and pink sweet peas the flowers. After a trip to the Thousand Islands, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner will reside in Canandaigua, where the groom is a well-known young lawyer.


From Ontario County Chronicle 30 October 1901

HULL - ODELL

Phelps, N. Y. - A very pretty home wedding was celebrated at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon when Miss Mary B. Odell, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Odell, was united in marriage to Mr. Albert P. Hull. The interior of the house was beautifully decorated with autumn leaves and sweet brier. At the appointed hour, the bride, leaning on the arm of her prospective husband, entered the parlor where in front of a neatly arranged alter of the chosen decorations, the contracting parties were met by their attendants, Miss Lizzie Benham of Clifton Springs and Frank Benton and Rev. A. J. Waugh, who made them man and wife, the wedding ring being used. Immediately after the ceremony, congratulations were extended by the guests, who included only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. Following the wedding breakfast, the newly married couple drove to Clifton Springs where they took the 6 p.m. train for Buffalo. The bride was neatly attired in a gray traveling suit with hat to match. After a wedding tour, they will make their home at Sayre, Pa., where the groom holds a position with the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company.

HICKS - BURTIS

Oaks Corners, N. Y. - At the home of H. B. Burtis of this place Wednesday evening occurred the marriage of Miss Hattie Burtis to Mr. Frank Hicks of the village of Phelps. Rev. Fred Porter of Lodi officiated. Only a few of the friends and relatives of the contracting parties were present. After partaking of an elegant menu, the bride and groom left for Buffalo and the Pan-American.

EIGHMEY - LONG

This morning at 7:45 o'clock, Charles Schlick Eighmey and Miss Mary Long, of this village, were married at St. Mary's church by Rev. Father Dougherty. Miss Nellie Long, a sister of the bride, and George Eighmey, of Buffalo, a brother of the groom, attended the bride and groom. The happy couple took the 8:45 train this morning for a trip to Indian Territory, where they will visit Walter Long, a brother of the bride, after which they will return to Canandaigua, where they will reside. The bride is a young woman of gracious manner and has a host of friends in Canandaigua. The groom is well and favorably known and is in every way worthy so charming a bride. The Chronicle extends congratulations.

RIORDAN - TOOMEY

Henry Riordan, of West Bloomfield, and Miss Mary Isabell Toomey, of East Bloomfield, were married at St. Bridget's Church in the last-named place yesterday at 10 o'clock a.m. A reception was held at the home residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Toomey, from 1 to 5 o'clock, at which over one hundred relatives and guests were present. Fine refreshments were served, after which they newly-wedded couple took the train for an extended wedding trip. Mr. Riordan has held a position in the treasury department at Washington for several years past, but, becoming somewhat tired of routine work, he has spent the past summer on his father's farm in West Bloomfield, where the young couple will be at home after November 10th.


From Ontario County Chronicle 6 November 1901

PALMER - DAILEY

At 6:30 o'clock this evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dailey, in the town of East Bloomfield, will be the scene of a brilliant event, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Dora B. Dailey to Earl D. Palmer, of the town of Hopewell. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. A. H. Mellen, of St. John's Episcopal church, Honeoye Falls. The house decorations will be carried out with white chrysanthemums, white carnations and ferns. The bride will wear a gown of purple satin, while the bridesmaid, Miss Mary A. Dailey, a sister of the bride, will wear a creation of purple landsdowne. The best man will be Harry Standish, of West River, and Miss Edith Codding and Miss Livermore, of Independence, N. Y., will officiate as ushers. The wedding breakfast will be served by Mrs. G. Clark of West Bloomfield. The bride is popular with a large circle of friends who wish her joy and happiness. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Palmer, of the town of Hopewell, and is a young business man of promise. After a wedding trip to Syracuse, Albany and New York, Mr. and Mrs. Palmer will reside in Gorham.

PIERO - LALLY

Last Wednesday afternoon, Miss Bridget Lally, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lally, of this village, was married in St. Mary's church to Lewis Piero of Rochester. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Dougherty, rector of the church. Miss Sabina Lally, a sister of the bride, of Syracuse, was the maid of honor, and M. L. Lally, a brother of the bride, of LeRoy, was the best man. Frank Tuohey and Joseph Lally officiated as ushers. The bride is well and favorably known in Canandaigua and the groom is a popular member of the Rochester police force. Mr. and Mrs. Piero will reside in Rochester.

GIBBS - SMITH

Another happy connubial celebration was the marriage of Miss Nellie Victoria Smith, of this place, to George Hamilton Gibbs, of Rochester. The ceremony was performed Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. J. Wallace Webb, D. D., of the Methodist Episcopal church, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Conway in Coach street. The house decorations were beautiful, being of palms, potted plants, and cut flowers. The bride was given away by her brother, William Johnson, of Rochester. Little Flossie Conway, of Canandaigua, and Edward Johnson, of Rochester, preceded the bride. The bride's gown was of lavender crepon, trimmed with chiffon, and she carried white and pink roses. The bride is well known in Canandaigua, and is popular with a large number of our best people. The groom is a popular employee of A. G. Yates, of Rochester. After a wedding trip, the bride and groom will return to Canandaigua, where they will reside until spring, when they will remove to Rochester.


From Ontario County Chronicle 13 November 1901

SEAMANS - PIERCE

Naples, N. Y. - Married at the home of the bride Tuesday evening, November 5th, Mr. Albert O. Seamans and Mrs. C. A. Pierce. Mr. Seamans is a lifelong resident of Naples and a popular business man. Mrs. Seamans came here as a bride a few years since, wife of Mr. Pierce, a photographer, and has lived here during the three years of her widowhood. The couple will reside here on their return from an eastern trip.


From Ontario County Chronicle 20 November 1901

THOMPSON - HEATH

Shortsville, N. Y. - One of the prettiest Shortsville has seen this season occurred Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Heath, when their daughter, Miss L. Mildred, was united in marriage to Adelbert T. Thompson, of Clifton Springs. The large and spacious rooms of the Heath residence were beautifully decorated with flowers, potted plants and ferns. Miss Florence Hamlin, of Champlain, Ill., played the March of the Priest from Mendelssohn's "Athalie." The bridal party stood in the archway between the front and back parlors. The bride's gown was cream-colored satin, trimmed with chiffon and old lace. She wore a veil and carried bride roses. Her sister, Lois, and Vera Wahnita Brown, her cousin, acted as bridesmaids, the former being dressed in blue and the latter in pink silk. Her little sister, Virginia, was dressed in a beautiful accordion plaited lavender silk and made a pretty flower girl, while her sister, Hester, was maid of honor and wore a yellow silk. Clarence Wright of Clifton Springs acted as best man. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. C. Thorne of Windham, the Catskills, who married the bride's mother and father 22 years ago. After the ceremony a sumptuous wedding feast was served by Caterer Ridley, of Newark. The tables were handsomely decorated with chrysanthemums, the prevailing flower of the evening. There were about two hundred guests present, among them being friends and relatives from Kalgan, China, Champlain, Ill., Baltimore, Owasco and Jackson, Mich., Ithaca, Canandaigua, Victor and Clifton Springs. Among the presents were many cut glass, silver and china pieces, besides other useful and ornamental gifts. The bride is the granddaughter of the late Hiram L. Brown, one of the founders of the Empire Drill Company, while her father is interested in the Shortsville Wheel Works. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson left for an extended eastern trip. They will reside in Rome, N. Y., where Mr. Thompson has business interests.


From Ontario County Chronicle 27 November 1901

LEATY - OLMSTEAD

West Bloomfield, N. Y. - Arthur J. Leaty, of Lima, and Miss Florence C. Olmstead, of West Bloomfield, were married Wednesday at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Olmstead, in West Bloomfield. Many relatives and invited guests were present from Lima, East Bloomfield, Canandaigua, and LeRoy, besides those from the immediate vicinity. Rev. N. W. Bates, pastor of the Congregational church in West Bloomfield, officiated. Sumptuous refreshments were served after the ceremony, and the young couple then started for an extended wedding trip to New York, Washington and other places. They will be at home after January 1st.

BOARDMAN - McNALLY

Manchester, N. Y. - The marriage of Thomas Boardman and Miss Anna McNally, both of this village, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 26th, at the Catholic church in Shortsville, after which a reception will be given them at the home of the bride's mother on State street. The young couple are very popular in the social circle in which they move, especially the bride-elect, who at one time received a beautiful gold watch that was voted the most popular lady at a fair and bazaar given by the Manchester band.


From Ontario County Chronicle 4 December 1901

STRITZEL - FRANK

Victor, N. Y. - A pretty wedding of much interest to the numerous German Lutherans of Victor, occurred in the church of that denomination in Victor, Wednesday afternoon. The happy bride and groom were Miss Martha Frank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frank, and Frederick Stritzel, both of Victor. The wedding was the first to be celebrated in the newly erected church, and a large company were present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the pastor of the church, Rev. Isaac Reisick. After a reception and wedding dinner at the home of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Stritzel left town on their wedding journey.


From Ontario County Chronicle 11 December 1901

COYE - HICKS

At 5:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, December 4, the home of Mrs. Eliza Hicks, Bristol Center, was the scene of a brilliant event, the occasion being the marriage of her daughter, Miss Emma Hicks, to David William Coye. The house decorations were beautifully carried out with evergreens, palms and chrysanthemums. During the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Mrs. Farnsworth, the bride's aunt, the bridal party entered the room. The Rev. Mr. Hubbard performed the ceremony in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends. The bride wore a gown of cream colored henrietta trimmed with heavy corded satin and honiton lace. She carried white carnations and maiden-hair ferns. Immediately after the ceremony an elaborate wedding breakfast was served by Miss Rose Faber of Canandaigua. The bride's table was very attractive, being festooned and trimmed with smilax, pansies and maiden-hair ferns. The presents to the bride were elegant and useful and evidenced the esteem in which the young couple are held. Mr. and Mrs. Coye left on an evening train for a western wedding trip.


From Ontario County Chronicle 25 December 1901

SPANGANBERG - RANDALL

Farmington, N. Y. - A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Randall, in this town, on Thursday when their oldest daughter, Miss Florence Emma Randall, was married to Robert P. Spanganberg. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. H. Adams, pastor of the Baptist church, of Palmyra, in the presence of about 140 guests. The happy couple were united under a handsome evergreen arch, from which hung a floral bell. The bride wore a gown of white, and carried white roses. The bride's table was handsomely decorated with ferns, smilax and chrysanthemums. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. They carry with them the best wishes of all.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 October 1907

AQUILION - RECARD

A very pretty Italian wedding took place this morning about nine o'clock at St. Francis DeSales church when Miss Carrie Recard and Nicholas Aqulion were married. Both the bride and groom are well known in Italian social circles. The bride wore light blue brocaded satin and a long tulle veil caught in the head with flowers. She carried a large bridal bouquet. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Madia. Mrs. Madia wore the new shade of leather brown silk and a picture hat. Over twenty carriages of the friends and relatives of the couple accompanied them to the church.


From Geneva Daily Times 10 October 1907

ORMAN - KAMINSKI

Martin F. Orman of this city and Miss Emma L. Kaminski of Nanticoke, Pa., were married yesterday afternoon at the St. Peter's rectory by the rector, Rev. J. B. Hubbs, D. D. The bride was dressed in a traveling gown of white and pink. After a short trip Mr. and Mrs. Orman will be at home to their friends at their farm in Seneca county.


From Geneva Daily Times 16 October 1907

NORTHRUP - VAN DERLIP

Penn Yan, N. Y. - The marriage of Glenn E. Northrup of Geneva and Miss Frances B. Van Derlip, of this village, occurred yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock in St. Mark's church in this village, in the presence of a small number of friends and relatives. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Howard Perkins, rector of the church. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Daisy VanDerlip of Watkins, and Fred Henderson of this village acted as best man. Clayton W. Fowler officiated at the organ and rendered Mendelssohn's wedding march. Mr. and Mrs. Northrup left on the Northern Central train northbound at 11:40 yesterday morning, for Rochester, Buffalo and Niagara Falls, for their wedding trip, after which they will reside in Los Angeles, Cal.


From Geneva Daily Times 21 October 1907

WRIGHT - BLACK

A very pretty wedding took place this noon when Miss Mae Ellen Black, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. Black, became the bride of Harry S. Wright. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, No. 239 Castle street, and Rev. William Keeney Towner, performed the ceremony in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wright of Seneca Falls and has a wide circle of friends in that village. Mr. and Mrs. William Kuney were the attendants. The bride was gowned in white. After the ceremony, a breakfast was served. Later Mr. and Mrs. Wright left on a wedding trip in several of the western states. They spend a few days at Ann Arbor, Mich., as guests at the home of E. F. Wright, brother of the groom.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 October 1907

BARRY - MITCHELL

Shortsville, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Esther Mitchell and Lemuel Barry took place at Canandaigua Oct. 3d. The announcement comes a little late but congratulations are just as welcome. They will make their future home at Rushville.


From Geneva Daily Times 24 October 1907

BLUTAU - BAXTER

Miss Bessie Baxter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Baxter of No. 584 Exchange street, and Carl Blutau of Rochester, were married yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at Trinity church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. M. Sills, D. D., rector, in the presence of many relatives and friends. The wedding march was played by Arthur Pyne, organist. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Elsie Baxter, sister of the bride, and Miss Tina Thiery. Louis Uaelln and  William Zimmer of Rochester attended the groom, while Messrs. Emil Blutau and Ellsworth Bauers of Rochester, acted as ushers. The bride was gowned in white voile over white taffeta, with chiffon trimmings. She wore a veil and carried a shower bbouquetof bride roses. The bridesmaids were both attired in blue silk and carried white chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Erwin Pinkerton, of No. 64 Madison street. A supper was served to about fifty of the relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Blutau left on the Black Diamond for a western trip, after which they will make their home in Central Park, Rochester. The out-of-town guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Blutau of Rochester, parents of the groom; Miss Dorothy Thiery of Syracuse; Miss Isabelle Nagel of Boston, Mass.; Roger Wolfe of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blutau, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Couch, Mr. and Mrs. August Kalacuskie, and Fred Baxter of Rochester.


From Geneva Daily Times 29 October 1907

BRENNAN - GANNON

A very charming church wedding took place this morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Francis Desales church when Miss Nora C. Gannon, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Gannon, became the bride of William J. Brennan. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A. McDonald, rector, in the presence of a great many of the relatives and friends of the young people. During the celebration of the nuptial mass, John Chartres, organist, rendered several selections with the obligato by Frederick Henle. The children of St. Francis Desales School also sang, which added much to the impressiveness of the service. At the conclusion of the mass the rector made a few congratulatory remarks with best wishes for the future happiness of the couple. The bride looked charming in a white messaline gown, the bodice being trimmed with duchesse lace. She wore a tulle veil fastened to the coiffure with a white aigrette. Her bouquet was of bride roses. Miss May Gannon, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and was attired in an extremely becoming pink messaline gown. She wore a dainty pink moire hat trimmed with plumes and roses. James W. Brennan, brother of the groom, acted as best man. The ushers were Messrs. Charles Hickey, Louis Stauff, John Neary and Edward McKenna. A reception was held at the home of the bride's mother at No. 40 North street. A breakfast was served afterwards to about fifty of the relatives and invited guests. At the house Chartres and Henle also furnished the music. Mr. and Mrs. Brennan left this afternoon for an eastern trip.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 November 1907

DEAN - BASSETT

Naples, N. Y. - Sunday evening the marriage of Charles A. Dean and Miss Mabel J. Bassett, both of this village, was solemnized at the parsonage of the Naples and Italy Baptist church, by the pastor, Rev. W. H. Haines. Mr. and Mrs. Dean, after a brief wedding trip, will return to Naples. A reception will be given them at the home of bride's mother, Mrs. Ward Bassett. The groom is head clerk in the department store of H. E. Graham, and the bride is organist in the Naples Baptist church.

EASTO - PRIMPS
 
At the First Presbyterian manse last evening at 8 o'clock took place the marriage of Miss Emma B. Primps, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Primps of No. 27 Courtland street, to James H. Easto. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. W. Weller, pastor of the church, and the couple were attended by Miss Nellie A. Primps, sister of the bride, and Herman Schnirel, cousin of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Easto left immediately after on a short wedding trip. They will reside in Sayre, Pa.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 November 1907

HIBBARD - McCHEYNE

A pretty wedding was solemnized Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. McCheyne, Castle Road, when their daughter, Isabel, was united in marriage to William John Hibbard. The marriage was witnessed by 75 relatives and friends. The bride was attired in white nuns veiling over taffeta, trimmed in Irish point lace and chiffon. She carried a shower bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid, Zetza McCheyne, sister of the bride, wore a cream colored gown and carried carnations. William McCheyne, brother of the bride, was best man. The bride was given away by her father and the ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. C. M. Sill, rector of Trinity church, and was very impressive. Supper was served at 6 o'clock, the house being prettily decorated in evergreen and myrtle. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents. The couple left at eight o'clock for a short western trip, after which they will reside in Rochester. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Lyke of Newark, Mrs. John Hibbard of Palmyra, Jacob Acker of Lyons and Miss Nell Conners of Rochester.


From Shortsville Enterprise 6 January 1916

MESSLER - SEABURG

Announcement is made of a quiet wedding at the M. E. parsonage in Manchester on New Years afternoon, when the contracting parties were Harry Messler, of Mt. Vernon, this State, and Miss Maude Seaburg, daughter of Mrs. Roy Pierce of Manchester. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edward Jarvis. Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was served at the bride's home, after which the young couple departed on a late train for the West to spend their honeymoon.

HARRIGAN - RODNEY

The marriage of Joseph C. Harrigan, of East Rochester, a former Manchester business man, and Miss Ruth Rodney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rodney of Manchester, was solemnized in the rectory of St. Ann's church in Palmyra on Monday, Dec. 20. The nuptial knot was tied by the rector, Rev. J. M. Hartley.

WARNER - CARNEY

The marriage of Oscar J. Warner, of this town, and Miss Ida M. Carney of Clifton Springs, was solemnized in the M. E. parsonage at Clifton Springs on Friday afternoon, December 24, at 4 o'clock. The nuptial knot was tied by the pastor, the Rev. H. B. Reddick. The attendants were Miss Mabel Carney and Fred Cook, also of Clifton Springs. Upon returning from their honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Warner will reside in the second floor of the Thomas Brophy house on Main street. Shortsville friends extend hearty congratulations for a married life replete with happiness and prosperity.


From Shortsville Enterprise 13 January 1916

SMITH - STEELE

Cards of announcement have been received here of the marriage of Clyde E. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert H. Smith of Hopewell, and Miss Clara Steel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Steele of East Bloomfield. The ceremony was performed at the Congregational parsonage in Canandaigua on January 1, Rev. L. L. Taylor officiating. The attendants were Mrs. James Lamport and Stanley O. Steele, the bride's brother. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Hopewell. Shortsville friends join the Enterprise in extending felicitations.


From Shortsville Enterprise 20 January 1916

SMITH - HUGHES

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Leon Smith, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther E. Smith of Manchester and Miss Ethel Albright, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hughes of Palmyra, the interesting event having taken place at Ithaca on January 3. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are now making their home in Manchester village. We wish for them health, happiness and prosperity throughout their married life.


From Shortsville Enterprise 10 February 1916

POST - WARD

Announcement is made of the marriage of J. Floyd Post, of Manchester, and Miss Edna Ward, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chalmer Ward, of Geneva, the interesting event taking place at the home of the bride's parents on Thursday evening of last week at 6 o'clock. The nuptial knot was tied in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties by the Rev. Kenneth Bray, pastor of St. Peter's Episcopal church of Geneva. Upon their return from a short honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Post will make their future home in Manchester village. A host of friends join us in felicitations to this popular young couple.


From Shortsville Enterprise 9 March 1916

PEFFER - BAXTER

The marriage of Miss Wilma E. Baxter, daughter of Mrs. L. W. Giddings of Shortsville, to William A. Peffer of Hilton, took place at the home of the bride's mother on Tuesday evening, the Rev. Donald H. MacKenzie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiating. Following the ceremony a weddings supper was served, covers being laid for twelve. The house was prettily decorated throughout, the color scheme being red and white. The bride was charmingly gowned in Alice blue silk and carried a shower bouquet of sweet peas. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys Baxter, of Rochester, and the groom's attendant was Charles Pike of Rochester, a cousin of the bride. The wedding march was played by Miss Hazel Baxter, a sister of the bride. The bridesmaid wore a gown of white voile and carried white carnations. After a short western trip, Mr. and Mrs. Peffer will be at home to their friends in South avenue, Hilton.

POTTER - SMITH

The marriage of Miss Cora Smith, daughter of Supervisor and Mrs. Edmund W. Smith, of Manchester town, and Homer H. Potter, of Clifton Springs, was performed at the home of the bride's parents, near Clifton Springs, last week Wednesday evening. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. H. B. Reddick, pastor of the Clifton Springs M. E. church. After a wedding trip to Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Potter will reside on a farm near Port Gibson. Shortsville friends join the Enterprise in extending felicitations to the happy young couple.


From Shortsville Enterprise 13 April 1916

DE MAY - SHEARS

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Shears, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shears, who reside three miles north of this village, to Leon DeMay of Shortsville. The ceremony was performed in the Palmyra Dutch Reform church last week Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Following a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. DeMay will reside on a farm near Macedon.


From Shortsville Enterprise 20 April 1916

KARLSON - JOHNSON
 
The marriage of Miss Mabel Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson, who reside just west of this village, on the Lafayette Goodnow farm, and Karl Karlson of Nebraska, was solemnized at the Presbyterian manse in Robinson street on Wednesday evening of last week at 6 o'clock. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. D. H. MacKenzie. Mr. Karlson came here from Nebraska the previous Saturday and will work the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, they intending to return to their former home in Nebraska.


From Shortsville Enterprise 27 April 1916

CASWELL - HERENDEEN

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Herendeen, in the township of Farmington, was the scene of a pretty wedding on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, when their daughter, Miss Ruth Herendeen, was united in marriage to Charles Caswell of Brockport. The nuptial knot was tied in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties by the Rev. Walter D. St. John, pastor of the Manchester Baptist church. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of white silk crepe de chine made in Duchess effect. The couple were unattended, and ceremony was performed by in the spacious back parlor of the home. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being green and white. Following the ceremony, a five-course wedding dinner was served, after which the happy young couple left for a honeymoon trip to Erie, Pa. On the return they will reside at East Rochester and will be at home to their friends after May 20. Shortsville friends join the Enterprise in extending hearty congratulations and best wishes for a life replete with happiness and prosperity.

KEEFE - KEEFE

In St. Patrick's Cathedral Church in Victor on Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock took place the marriage of Miss Joanna Keefe, daughter of Mrs. Maurice Keefe, whose home is about two miles north of Victor, and Albert Leo Keefe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Keefe of Farmington. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. J. Donnelly, rector of St. Patrick's. A nuptial mass followed. The bride wore a going-away suit of midnight blue serge and a leghorn hat with old rose trimmings. She also wore a corsage bouquet of Killarney roses. Emmet Keefe, brother of the bride, and Edward Keefe, brother of the groom, were ushers. A wedding breakfast was served in the home of the bride's mother, to only the immediate families of the bride and groom. Prenuptial events were variety showers by Mrs. Frank Welch of Victor; and Mrs. M. J. Delacy, of 109 Atlantic avenue, Rochester. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Keefe will reside for the present in the home of the bride's mother.


From Shortsville Enterprise 4 May 1916

KNICKERBOCKER - BENSON

Mrs. Helen Benson, of Grove street, and Harry Knickerbocker of Clifton Springs, were married at the Benson home last Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Donald H. MacKenzie, pastor of the Shortsville Presbyterian church, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the couple. They were unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Knickerbocker departed on an evening train for an Eastern bridal journey, and on their return will reside in Grove street. Their many friends in the Parlor Village will join The Enterprise in extending felicitations.


From Shortsville Enterprise 11 May 1916

WILLIAMSON - CHASE

The marriage of Elbert J. Williamson and Miss Mildred Chase, both residents of the Parlor Village, was solemnized at Niagara Falls on Saturday afternoon last at 1:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. William Place, pastor of the German Lutheran Church in that city. The couple was unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson will reside in this place, where the groom conducts a photograph gallery in the Pratt block. Congratulations.

STODDARD - PHALEN

The marriage of Elwyn G. Stoddard, second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Morgan Stoddard of High street, and Miss Margery Phalen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Myron M. Phalen of Stanley, was solemnized at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Auburn at noon on Wednesday, May 3. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. Bruce E. Pierce, a former pastor of the bride, in the presence of the immediate families of the contracting parties. Miss Jessie Phalen of Geneva, a sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while Stanley Stoddard, a brother of the groom, was best man. The ring service was used. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the Osborn House in Auburn, the bride's table being arranged for ten.  Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard departed on an afternoon train for New York City where they are spending their honeymoon. They will make their home in the Parlor Village where Mr. Stoddard is a member of the firm of J. M. Stoddard & Sons. They will reside in the William B. Hebbard house at 32 Booth street and will be at home to their friends after June 1.


From Shortsville Enterprise 22 June 1916

PRATT - HENRY

The marriage of Leda Myra Henry, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Henry, of Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, and Richmond Pierce Pratt, Jr., of Clifton Springs, took place on Wednesday afternoon, June 14, at the home of the bride's parents. Only near relatives were present. Rev. Belden E. Pratt, a brother of the groom, officiated. The ring service was used. Mrs. H. Heminway, of Oroville, Washington, a sister of the bride, was matron of honor and Charles Maxwell Henry, Jr., a brother, acted as best man. Mrs. R. J. Cooper, of Niagara Falls, an aunt of the bride, played the wedding march. The ceremony was performed under an arch of green from which was suspended a white wedding bell. The bride wore a gown of blue crepe de chene and georgette crepe and carried white carnations. The matron of honor wore white lace over light blue taffeta and a corsage bouquet of pink sweet peas. After the ceremony a luncheon was served. The decorations were pink and white. After a short wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt will live at MacDougall, N. Y. Shortsville friends will join the Enterprise in extending hearty congratulations and best wishes for a happy married life.

COLVIN - BLOSSER

The marriage of Miss Mildred Blosser, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Blosser of Booth street, and Clifton Colvin, of High street, was solemnized in the M. E. parsonage in Grove street on Friday evening of last week. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. E. S. Annable, pastor of the Shortsville M. E. church. Mr. and Mrs. are now making their home with his brother, Wallace Colvin, and family in High street.


From Shortsville Enterprise 29 June 1916

INGLIS - MOORE

The marriage of Miss Helen Moore, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Moore of Booth street, and Elmer Inglis, son of Herman Inglis of Hopewell township, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents at 6 o'clock on Sunday evening. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. D. H. MacKenzie in the presence of about 30 relatives and friends. Lester, a brother of the bride, acted as best man, while Miss Virginia Heath, of Newark, assisted as bridesmaid. Following the ceremony, a wedding was served. Mr. and Mrs. Inglis left on an evening train for a honeymoon journey through Eastern Canada, planning to visit Coburg, Kingston, Castleton and other points. They will also visit the groom's brother, Clair Inglis, who is a soldier in the 139th Battalion encamped at Barrifield. At the conclusion of their journey, they will return to Hopewell where they will reside on a farm. Shortsville friends join in extending felicitations.


From Shortsville Enterprise 6 July 1916

DELBRIDGE - LARZELERE

The marriage of Miss Gladys Larzelere of Geneva, a member of the faculty of the Shortsville High School for the year just closed, and Frederick Delbridge, of Corfu, was was solemnized at the home of the bride's brother, Benton Larzelere, in Geneva at 4 o'clock last week Wednesday afternoon. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev. Ralph S. Cushman, pastor of the First Methodist church in that city. Following the ceremony a reception was given to about fifty guests. A luncheon was served, covers being laid for eight at the bride's table. Miss Larzelere was attired in a gown of white crepe de chine. At the conclusion of their honeymoon journey, Mr. and Mrs. Delbridge will reside at Corfu and will be home to their friends after August 1. Shortsville friends will join the Enterprise in extending felicitations.


From Shortsville Enterprise 10 August 1916

PARTISE - AIKEY

Lynaugh Nicholas Partise, of this village, and Miss Mary Anna Aikey, of Canandaigua, were married by the Rev. W. E. Searles, of Canandaigua, at his residence last week Tuesday evening.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 November 1907

RENNYSON - GUARD

At high noon today at St. Francis Desales church took place one of the prettiest of the late fall weddings when Miss Gertrude de Sales Guard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Guard of 29 Exchange street, became the bride of Byron Fowler Rennyson. While the guests were assembling, John Chartres rendered a musical program and when the bridal party entered the church, played the "Lohengrin" march. The bride looked charming in a princess gown of peau de cygne over white taffeta. The trimmings were baby Irish lace. She wore a tulle veil fastened by a half wreath of orange blossoms. Her shower bouquet was of bride roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Emma E. Sessler of Waterloo, wore cream nuns veiling over cream taffeta and trimmed in light blue. Her hat was trimmed with ostrich feathers and white satin. She carried ferns. Arthur E. Hutchinson acted as best man and Harry O. Worden and James McGrain of Waterloo were the ushers. Messrs. Hutchinson and Worden are members of the Gamma Sigma fraternity of which the groom is also a member. After the marriage, a reception and breakfast was held at the home of the bride's parents. About forty guests were present. The house was decorated in green and white. In the dining room festoons of green and white ribbon, and white bells hung from the chandelier; the ribbon being fastened to the corners of the tables with large bows. Ferns were used as decorations for the reception hall. Mr. and Mrs. Rennyson left on an afternoon train amid showers of rice, for a short eastern trip, after which they will be at home to their friends at 37 Exchange street.

BORDEN - ROOT

Sunday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Root in Addison, Victor Alexander Borden of Canandaigua and Miss Carrie Ethel Root were united in marriage by Rev. J. W. Sanderson, pastor of the Methodist church of Addison, with only immediate relatives and friends attending. Mr. Borden is the popular baseball pitcher who twirled for the Geneva Empire League team and the Lisk team this summer. He is now employed by D. W. Brown of Canandaigua. Mr. and Mrs. Borden will reside in Canandaigua.

NOBLE - GRISWOLD

Albert G. Noble, assistant at the Y. M. C. A., was married yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, to Miss Olive B. Griswold of Seneca Falls. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Louis M. Sweet at the Presbyterian Manse in Canandaigua. The bride and groom were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Gould. Mr. and Mrs. Noble will reside in this city.


From Geneva Daily Times 15 November 1907

STONE - BELDEN

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Cards have been received here by the relatives and friends, announcing the marriage of Miss Kate Evelyn Belden of Northampton, Massachusetts, to Seward Ely Stone of Clifton Springs, which took place on Tuesday, November 12th, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Charles Shearn, in Northampton. Mrs. Stone is a sister of Charles Belden of this village and has many friends and acquaintances here. Mr. and Mrs. Stone will be at home to their friends in Clifton Springs after December 15th.

VAN GIESON - ERHART

Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock, the marriage of Miss Blanche, youngest daughter of Mrs. Eunice Erhart, of State street, to Louis M. Van Gieson, took place at the rectory of St. Peter's Episcopal church. Rev. John B. Hubbs, D. D., performed the ceremony in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the bride. The bride was attired in a tailored traveling gown of brown broadcloth with hat to match. The bridesmaid, Miss Mabel Sawyer, also wore a brown suit and brown hat. William Van Gieson, brother of the groom, acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Van Gieson left immediately after the ceremony on the 5:20 train for Washington, and on their return will reside in Rochester where the groom is employed.


From Geneva Daily Times 19 November 1907

SCHULAR - TOWNSEND

A quiet wedding took place Saturday evening at 7 o'clock at the parsonage of the German Evangelical church, when Miss Charlotte Townsend was married to John Schular. Rev. I. K. DeVitt, pastor of the church, performed the ceremony. Miss Bessie Townsend, sister to the bride, was bridesmaid, and William Van Nortwick was best man. The bride wore a brown dress with blue silk waist and lace trimmings. The bridesmaid also wore brown. A wedding supper was served at the home of William J. Van Nortwick, No. 215 Pulteney street, after which Mr. and Mrs. Schular left on a wedding trip. The groom is wire chief for the Bell Telephone Company. Mr. and Mrs. Schular will live in Geneva on their return.


From Geneva Daily Times 22 November 1907

PACKARD - ROBERTS

A quiet wedding took place last night at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. William Roberts, 330 Exchange street, when her eldest daughter, Anna Belle, became the bride of George William Packard of Buffalo. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. J. H. Caugan. The bride was attended by Miss Edith Parsons of Geneva, and Charles Foley of Buffalo acted as best man. The bride wore a pearl gray gown of nuns veiling with gray hat. The bridesmaid wore brown with a brown hat. Mr. and Mrs. Packard left on the 9:20 train last night for a short western trip. On their return they will be at home at 330 Exchange street.


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