From Shortsville Enterprise 7 January 1915

HAWKES - FANNING


Announcement has been made of the marriage of Hugh G. Hawkes, son of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Hawkes, and a prominent young business man of Manchester, to Miss Mary L. Fanning of Wolcott, this State, a former member of the Manchester High School faculty. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Joseph Weston, a former pastor of the Manchester Baptist church, at Rochester on Thursday, Dec. 31. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkes will reside at Manchester after returning from their honeymoon trip. A host of friends extend to this popular young couple hearty congratulations.

HORTON - BUCK

A quiet wedding took place in the Parlor Village on New Year's day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Buck in Grove street, when their only daughter, Miss Grace Mills Buck, was united in wedlock to Myron Buck Horton, son of B. F. Horton, of St. Louis, Mo. The nuptial knot was tied at 6 o'clock in the presence of the immediate family by Rev. Harold Strathearn, pastor of the local M. E. church. Miss Buck was unattended, and wore her traveling suit. A wedding supper was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Horton left for New York. They will return to this village for a week and then plan to go to Ringcon, New Mexico, and from there to the Panama exposition at San Francisco. Mr. Horton has bought a new house at Canandaigua, corner Main street and Granger place, and they will make their home there after completing their honeymoon trip. Hearty congratulations are extended by friends here to popular young couple.



From Shortsville Enterprise 11 February 1915

MASON - VAN ARSDALE


The marriage of Clinton W. Mason, of Manchester village, and Miss Amy VanArsdale, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Arsdale, of Manchester township, was quietly solemnized at the home of the bride on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 7, 1915, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. The service was performed by Rev. William W. Lane, of the Manchester M. E. church, the ring service being used. There were no attendants. The bride was charmingly gowned in white crepe de chine and carried white roses. Her going-away gown was of blue broadcloth with hat to match. After a five-course wedding dinner was served , Mr. and Mrs. Mason departed for Western bridal trip. They will be at home to their friends in Manchester after Feb. 25.



From Shortsville Enterprise 11 March 1915

ROLAND - GARDNER


The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Gardner of Farmington, was the scene last week Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock of a pretty wedding, when their only daughter , May Rosalie, became the bride of Leon Roy Roland, of Walworth. Rev. Edwin P. Wood, of Victor, pastor of the First Universalist church, performed the ceremony in the presence of fifty guests. The bridal party, to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by Miss Lizzie Stevenson, entered the south parlors and stood beneath a wedding bell. The bride was gowned in Copenhagen blue faille silk and carried white malmaison roses and carnations. The bridesmaid, Miss Ruth Scribner, of Rochester, wore light blue crepe. The best man was Leland McCrea, of Walworth. The color scheme of the house decorations was blue and white. To her maid the bride gave a gold bar pin. The groom's gift to his best man was a gold coat chain. Covers were laid at the bride's table in the dining room for twelve, other guests being seated at small tables. The bride is a graduate of Macedon Academy, a musician and a teacher in the schools of this town.

HOLLENBECK - HALL


At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hall, of Walworth, N. Y., on Wednesday, March 3, took place the marriage of their daughter, Miss Bessie J. Hall, to Charles Hollenbeck, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hollenbeck of Shortsville. The ceremony was performed at high noon by Rev. Harold Stratheran, pastor of the Shortsville M. E. church, in the presence of about sixty relatives and friends of the young couple. They were attended by Miss Lula Hall, sister of the bride, as bridesmaid, and Walter Hall, brother of the bride, as best man. The bride was daintily gowned in white and the bridesmaid in yellow. The house was prettily decorated, the color scheme being white and yellow. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck left on an Eastern trip, stopping at Washington, D. C., and New York City. On their return, they will be at home to their friends at their home in Main street, Shortsville.



From Shortsville Enterprise 25 March 1915

CRANE - DAANSEN

A pretty home wedding took place on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, at the home of the contracting parties, what is known as the Harris house in East Main street, when Miss Lillian Virginia Daansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Daansen, of Walworth, became the bride of Clarence Alonzo Crane, of the firm of Crane & Miller, of this place. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large circle of friends and relatives by the Rev. Harold Strathearn, pastor of the Shortsville M. E. Church. The ring service was used. The bride was charmingly attired in a gown of embroidered net with a cap veil and carried a bouquet of bride roses and sweet peas. The bridesmaid, Miss Dora Graham, of Rochester, wore a dress of white voile and shadow face, and carried daffodils. The flower girls were Miss Genevieve Crane, of Shortsville, and Miss Florence Lee, of Walworth, nieces of the groom, who carried baskets of yellow and white jonquils. The latter also acted as ring bearer. The best man was Lawrence Crane, of Walworth, a brother of the groom. The bridal couple entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, passing through an aisle of ribbon and took their places beneath a floral arch where the nuptial knot was tied. The house was tastily decorated and the prevailing colors were green and yellow. Following the ceremony, a wedding supper was served by Cateress Mrs. Turner of this village. Mr. and Mrs. Crane departed for a brief wedding trip and will be at home to their friends in East Main street after April 1. Guests from out-of-town were from Walworth, Macedon, Palmyra, Ontario, Rochester and Lincoln. A wide circle of friends join with the Enterprise in extending hearty felicitations.



From Shortsville Enterprise 1 April 1915

BRIZEE - HINZ


Announcements have been received here of the marriage of Miss Frieda Katherine Hinz, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hinz, of West Main street, and Garfield Arthur Brizee of Hopewell, which took place in Seneca Castle last Thursday afternoon, March 25, 1915. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. George Decker of Seneca Castle, the latter being a sister of the groom. After a short honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Brizee will return to Hopewell, where they will make their future home. Shortsville friends join the Enterprise in extending felicitations.

HOLDEN - RECORD

The marriage of Miss Gladys Record, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Record, of Fish street, and Oscar Holden of Canandaigua, was solemnized in the Baptist parsonage at Canandaigua on Friday afternoon, March 26, at four o'clock. Miss Record was a member of the graduating class of 1914 of the Shortsville High School and is possessed of a wide circle of friends in the Parlor Village, who will join the Enterprise in extending hearty congratulations. At the close of their bridal journey, Mr. and Mrs. Holden will be at home to their friends in Canandaigua, where the groom is engaged in the blacksmithing business with his father.



From Shortsville Enterprise 22 April 1915

CLARKE - PRUNER

The marriage of Elmer Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Clarke, of Canandaigua, and a former native of the Parlor Village, and Miss Hazel Pruner, also of Canandaigua, was solemnized at St. John's Church in that city at 7:30 o'clock on Wednesday night of last week. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Herbert L. Gaylord, rector of the church. Upon their return from the bridal journey, Mr. and Mrs. Clarke will reside in Canandaigua, where he is engaged in business. Shortsville friends will join the Enterprise in extending hearty congratulations and best wishes.

DRIES - BRUCE

The marriage of Alvin J. Dries, of this village, and Miss Henrietta Jessie Bruce, of Canandaigua, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by George E. Finlay, pastor of the Canandaigua Baptist Church. Following the wedding dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Dries left for a southern trip and on their return will make their home with Mrs. Dries' parents in Canandaigua.



From Shortsville Enterprise 6 May 1915

DAWSON - RAYMOND


Earle Dawson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin B. Dawson, of Palmyra street, and Miss Effa Raymond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raymond of Phelps, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents last week Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harold Strathearn, pastor of the Shortsville M. E. church. The attendants were Clarence Raymond and Miss Eva Hughes. Following the ceremony the immediate relatives of the popular young bride and groom entertained at a reception and supper. Mr. and Mrs. Dawson left for a brief Western trip and upon their return will make their home in the Parlor Village. The young couple have a wide circle of friends in this place who join in wishing them hearty congratulations.



From Ontario County Chronicle 1 January 1902

MAHANEY - CHRISTIAN

Ionia, N. Y. - On Thursday at Lima occurred the marriage of W. H. Mahaney and Miss Sophia Christian, both from this place. Rev. S. FitzSimons performed the ceremony in the presence of only the immediate relatives.



From Ontario County Chronicle 8 January 1902

STEMPLE - MOTHERSELL


Naples, N. Y. - Captain George Stemple, of the steamer Ogarita, which plies on Canandaigua lake, was married on New Year's Eve to Miss Addie L. Mothersell, of Vine Valley. Rev. C. E. Frye, of Middlesex, was the officiating clergyman. Captain Stemple is a popular young politician and with his bride will spend the winter in Albany, where he has a lucrative position in the lower house.

BOLLES - CLEVELAND

Naples, N. Y. - The marriage of Claude Bolles to Miss Mary Cleveland, both of Naples, took place on Tuesday evening last at the home of the bride on Rushville street, in presence of the relatives of both parties, Rev. W. R. Pierce, of the Methodist church, officiating. Myron Cleveland, a nephew of the bride, and Miss Alice Bolles, sister of the groom, were groomsman and bridesmaid. Mr. and Mrs. Bolles will continue to reside in Naples.



From Ontario County Chronicle 22 January 1902

BROTT - HINDE

Manchester, N. Y. -
A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hinde, Jr., two miles east of this village, on Wednesday, when their daughter, Miss Maude Ellen, was married to Theron Brott, of Phelps. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Ellis Gilbert, pastor of the Phelps Baptist Church, in the presence of forty-two relatives. The happy couple were united under a handsome evergreen arch, from which hung a floral bell. The bride wore a gown of beautiful changeable silk and carried white roses. The bride's table was loaded with luxuries. The presents were numerous and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs. Brott will reside in the vicinity of Phelps.



From Ontario County Chronicle 29 January 1902

HICKS - PHILLIPS


Bristol, N. Y. - Isaac Hicks, of Hicks Point, and Miss Nettie Phillips, of Vincent, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Wood, Thursday afternoon. After a short wedding tour, Mr. and Mrs. Hicks will be at home at Mr. Wood's, where they will live for the present time.



From Ontario County Chronicle 19 February 1902

SNYDER - HEATOR


Phelps, N. Y. - Wednesday at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Heator, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Estella, to Carlton M. Snyder, of Gorham. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Howard Cornell in the presence of only the immediate members of both families. Mr. and Mrs. Snyder left on a two weeks' wedding tour and on their return will reside at Gorham.



From Ontario County Chronicle 5 March 1902

MINK - RUSH


Manchester, N. Y. - Herman Mink of this village and Miss Zulemma Rush of Palmyra were married at the home of the bride on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. C. Glover of Shortsville performing the ceremony. Miss Madge Howland acted as bridesmaid while the groom was attended by P. P. Sampson. Mrs. Will Howland played Weber's grand march while the bridal couple were meeting beneath the arch. After a dainty lunch the bridal couple took the train at Palmyra for a ten days' tour spent in Albany and New York.



From Ontario County Journal 1 January 1892

MARTIN - GLASS


Chapinville, N. Y. - E. D. Martin, superintendent of the wheel works, was married last week Wednesday to Mary A. Glass, of Batavia, N. Y. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Martin a long life and a happy one.

CRACKNELL - HAIGHT

Chapinville, N. Y. - Walter Cracknell and Nellie Haight were united in marriage at the bride's home in this village Wednesday at 5 p.m. They took the evening train for the West. Congratulations.

CURTIS - CARPENTER

Cheshire, N. Y. - The residence of Mrs. C. E. Carpenter, in this village, was the scene of a very interesting event on Wednesday, December 30, the occasion being the marriage of her only daughter, Hattie Carpenter, to John L. Curtis. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. M. Langworthy, pastor of the church here. The bride was the recipient of many elegant and valuable presents, which express the good will of her numerous friends. Guests were present from Bristol Springs, Allen's Hill, Macedon, Farmington, and Gorham. The happy couple have hosts of friends who join with us in wishing them a happy and prosperous future.



From Ontario County Journal 8 January 1892

McNEIL - HUBER

Naples, N. Y. - That was a pleasant wedding on Wednesday, December 30, at the fine residence of John Huber, West avenue, when his oldest daughter, Fanny, plighted her troth to young Charles McNeil, of this town. A large number of friends witnessed it and had nothing to complain of as to the accompanying festivities. The bride is a handsome young woman, and in her wedding gown of brown silk, looked her best. For maids she had her sister, Mary, and Miss Stadler, of Dansville, while the groom was attended by W. J. Lewis of Naples and Chas. Huber of Bath. Rev. B. F. Millard tied the knot. With the long list of wedding presents to look over, the rich wedding supper, the jolly social time, in addition to the interesting ceremony of marriage, the affair was the event of the season. Mr. and Mrs. McNeil took a short bridal trip east, and are now temporarily domiciled at the home of Wm. M. Shuman. Success and long life to them in this new relationship.



From Ontario County Journal 11 March 1892

BATES - STRONG


CROSBY GOODING

Bristol Center, N. Y. - Kelly Bates and Miss Minnie Strong, who were married last Saturday, returned home the first of the week. He will work Augustus Reed's farm this year. We extend congratulations, and to William Crosby and Miss Sarah Gooding, who were also married last week.



From Ontario County Journal 1 April 1892

BOUNDS - BURTON


Shortsville, N. Y. - Edwin Bounds and Miss Julia Burton of this place, were married at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening, by the Rev. J. L. Gillard, of Pultneyville. Only the relatives of the bride and groom were present. Mr. and Mrs. Bounds will reside in Canandaigua.



From Ontario County Journal 22 April 1892

TYNER - MORRIS


A very pretty wedding occurred at St. Mary's Church Wednesday afternoon when Miss Mary E. Morris and Richard R. Tyner were married. Long before the ceremony commenced the church was well-filled with spectators who came to witness the nuptials of the happy pair. Father English tied the nuptial knot, after which the bride and bridegroom went to their new home, No. 26 Pleasant street, where a wedding supper was served and a reception given to the many friends who called upon them with congratulations. At the ceremony, Thomas J. Tyner, a brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Kittie Morris, a sister of the bride, as bridesmaid. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome and substantial gifts. Mr. Tyner is an efficient member of the Journal's composing force.



From Geneva Daily Times 20 February 1908

ESPENSCHEID - DETWEILER


At the parsonage of the German Evangelical church on Main street yesterday afternoon took place the marriage of Miss Lucy A. Detweiler of this city to W. H. Espenscheid of Rose, N. Y. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. I. K. Devitt, and the young people were attended by Miss Christina Hux of this city and P. H. Espenscheid of Lyons, a brother of the groom.



From Geneva Daily Times 24 February 1908

HARDING - CARPENTER

Miss Helen A. Carpenter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Townsend Carpenter, of Horseheads, and Michael T. Harding, a mail carrier of this city, were united in marriage last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Mary's church in Horseheads by Rev. M. C. Wall. They were attended by Edward Harding, a brother of the groom, and Miss Catherine Wall. The bride wore a brown broadcloth traveling suit and a brown hat. She carried bride roses. The bridesmaid was attired in a light gray gown and carried pink carnations. A breakfast was served to a few of the relatives and immediate friends. Miss Harding and Mr. and Mrs. James Finn of this city attended the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Harding will make their home for the present at No. 187 Genesee street.



From Geneva Daily Times 28 February 1908

FISHER - OTTE

Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Olive Belle Otte and Leon E. Fisher, both of Phelps, took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Otte, yesterday at noon. Phillip and Helen Fisher, brother and sister of the groom, were the attendants and the ribbon bearers were Master Elmer Falkey and Fred Otte, nephew of the bride. The ceremony was performed in the parlor beneath an arch of evergreens and cut flowers, the officiating clergyman being Rev. A. Schlenk of Rochester. The bride was attired in a gown of white silk mull with trimmings of lace and she carried a shower bouquet of white carnations. Immediately after the ceremony dinner was served to a company of forty-five relatives and friends of the bride and groom. The groom's gift to his bride was a driving horse. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher left on the afternoon train for a western trip and after April 1st they will make their home at Seneca Castle. Guests who were present from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fisher, Mrs. O. C. Fretch of Newark, Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Skuse of Seneca, Mr. and Mrs. George Fisher of Corning, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Butcher of Victor, Mrs. George West of Newark, Miss Flora Dox of Wolcott, and Burt Fisher of Rochester.



From Geneva Daily Times 29 February 1908

SWAN - BRUZEE


Phelps, N. Y. - An informal but very pretty wedding took pace at Oaks Corners Thursday afternoon when Mrs. Frances Cooper Bruzee and Edwin D. Swan were united in marriage. Both parties have long been residents of Oaks Corners and an assemblage of about forty relatives and friends at the invitation of the bride's son, came to witness the plighting of their troth. The ceremony was performed by Rev. George Sutton, pastor of the Oaks Corners church, and the slightly shortened ritual of the Presbyterian church was used. The bridal party, receiving congratulations, repaired at once to the dining room, which was decorated with pink and white tulips. There a delicious repast was served. The wedding presents were beautiful and well chosen, many of them coming from distant relatives. Out-of-town guests who were present were Mr. and Mrs. William Miller, Mr. and Mrs. John Bostwick, and Mrs. Emma Scheckels of Clifton Springs, Mrs. Cornelia Butler and Mrs. W. H. Doolittle of Geneva. The bride wore a simple but beautiful gown of silk. There were no attendants.



From Geneva Daily Times 4 March 1908

THOMPSON - MANNING

William Thompson
of Halls Corners and Miss Mary V. Manning of this city were married yesterday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the parsonage of the North Presbyterian church by the pastor, Rev. David H. Craver. They were attended by Miss Ola V. Manning and Ray Manning.

BLOSS - SALKELD

At 1 o'clock this afternoon Miss Cora M. Salkeld of this city became the bride of Roy H. Bloss of Benton. The ceremony was performed by Rev. David H. Craver of the North Presbyterian church at the manse. They were unattended.



From Geneva Daily Times 5 March 1908

BREMIS - NEICKIES

Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Louis Neickies of Newark and John Bremis of this place took place at St. Francis church yesterday. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, Rev. Angelo Lugero. Mr. and Mrs. Bremis left on the morning train for a brief western trip. They will reside in Phelps.

SEEKER - CLISE

A very simple but pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Clise of North Genesee street, when their oldest daughter, Miss Harriet M. Clise, became the bride of Harry A. Seeker of Buffalo. The ceremony was performed by Rev. David H. Craver, pastor of the North Presbyterian church, in the presence of only the relatives and a few intimate friends. Mrs. Orcutt of Buffalo, sister of the groom, acted as matron of honor and William Clise, brother of the bride, was best man. Mendelssohn's wedding march was rendered by Miss Sarah Reed as the bridal party entered the parlors. The bride was gowned in white silk mulle and carried white carnations. The matron of honor wore white mohair with valenciennes lace trimmings. A breakfast was served and twenty were seated at the tables. Mr. and Mrs. Seeker left in the evening for a brief trip, after which they will reside in Buffalo.



From Geneva Daily Times 12 March 1908

GREEN - WHITBECK


Rushville, N. Y. - Louis Green and Miss Edna Whitbeck were married in Canandaigua last Saturday at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. William Johnson. Rev. Ward Moshier performed the ceremony. The young couple will reside at Green's Corners.



From Geneva Daily Times 14 March 1908

JENNINGS - PRICE


Naples, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Viola E. Price of Altay to Mr. James T. Jennings of Naples occurred Thursday at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Henry Seybolt, of Dundee. Rev. W. J. Brown of Lawrenceville, Pa., a brother-in-law of the groom, officiated. The couple was accompanied by Mr. Randall Price of Altay, a brother of the bride, and Miss Anna E. Jennings, of Naples, a sister of the groom. The bride was dressed in white lawn, trimmed with lace, wore orange blossoms in her hair, and carried a shower bouquet of orange blossoms and white carnations. The bridesmaid was dressed in white organdie over blue silk. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings will be at home at Naples after March 18th.



From Geneva Daily Times 19 March 1908

PEASE - COMBS


Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Neva May Combs and Charles Eugene Pease took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Combs, at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The interior of the home was prettily decorated in pink, white and green. While the bridal march from Lohengrin was being played by Miss Ethel Donnelly, the bride and groom took their place beneath an arch of evergreen where the ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Woolcot, pastor of the Phelps Baptist church assisted by Rev. H. L. Bethel, a former pastor now of Rochester. The bride was attired in white silk trimmed with point d'esprit lace and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. Her traveling suit was of blue panama and she wore a raffia hat trimmed to match. The bridesmaids, six in number, Miss Mildred Philley of Gypsum, Miss Mabel Smith of Newfield, Miss Ada Woolcot, Miss Anna Devoll, Miss Maud Donnelly, and Miss Leah Lambert of Phelps, all wore white. After a luncheon at which fifty were served, Mr. and Mrs. Pease left on the evening train for an eastern trip. They will make their home in Phelps. The bride and groom were well-remembered with many beautiful gifts, among them being a gold watch, a gift from the bride's father. A pleasant pre-nuptial event was a chafing dish tea given in honor of the bride-elect by Mrs. Frank A. Salisbury.

Among the guest from out-of-town were: Rev. and Mrs. H. L. Bethel of Rochester; Miss Bessie Blyth of Walworth; Miss Mabel Smith of Newfield; Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Williams of Seneca Castle; Mr. and Mrs. George Philley and daughter of Gypsum; Mrs. N. Strong of Clifton Springs and Miss Maude Woodhouse of Newark.



From Geneva Daily Times 20 March 1908

MINK - CASE


Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Claribel M. Case, daughter of George D. Case, and Henry Mink of Manchester, took place at the bride's home west of Phelps last evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Peter McKinzic, pastor of the Palmyra Presbyterian church. The attendants were Miss Jeffery and Mr. Luppold, both of Manchester. The bride was attired in a gown of white batiste with lace trimmings and wore white roses. After the ceremony, 35 relatives and friends were served at luncheon.



From Geneva Daily Times 27 March 1908

HAVENS - MORGAN


Gorham, N. Y. - The marriage of Fred Havens of Benton, and Miss Alice Morgan of this village took place Tuesday evening at the Methodist parsonage, the Rev. Edward Jarvis, performing the ceremony.



From Ontario County Chronicle 19 March 1902

SALISBURY - DEAN

Oaks Corners, N. Y. -
At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dean occurred the marriage of their oldest daughter, Mary Ellen, to Albert L. Salisbury. Rev. S. T. Beardslee of Phelps performed the ceremony. The house was artistically decorated with festoons of evergreens and potted plants. The ceremony was followed by a sumptuous repast. Only the immediate friends and relatives of the contracting parties were present. Many handsome presents were received. The happy couple left on the 6 o'clock train for New York city. On their return they will reside at this place, where Mr. Salisbury is ticket agent and telegraph operator at the station of the Lehigh Valley railroad.



From Ontario County Chronicle 2 April 1902

PIERCE - NICHOLS


Ionia, N. Y. - On Wednesday last at 2 p.m. at the home of the bride's parents at Holcomb, occurred the marriage of Miss Jessie Nichols and L. L. Pierce, of this place. After the ceremony the happy couple left for a trip to New York. They will reside in the Hughs house on South street on their return. The best wishes of a host of friends are extended to Mr. Pierce and bride as they embark on their new wedded voyage.

CROSIER - WHITE

Phelps, N. Y., March 31 - The home of Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce, at Washington, D. C., was the scene of a pretty wedding last Tuesday evening, when Myron D. Crosier, of this place, was united in marriage to Miss Edith White, also a Phelps young lady, but who had been spending the winter with her sister, Mrs. Pierce. The Pierce home was prettily decorated with lilies, bride's roses and a profusion of palms. Only a few friends and relatives of the contracting parties were invited to witness the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. A. S. Fisk, of Gunton Temple. After the wedding supper the newly married couple left on a wedding trip, which included Philadelphia and other eastern cities. Mr. and Mrs. Crosier arrive in Phelps Thursday afternoon. They will make this village their future home.



From Ontario County Chronicle 9 April 1902

WHITE - BLOUNT


Phelps, N. Y. - Last Wednesday evening t 8 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Salisbury, guardians of the bride, Miss Lois Blount, of Phelps, younger daughter of the late Asher Blount of Phelps, and Chas. D. White, son of David White, of the same place, were married by the Rev. A. J. Waugh, of the Presbyterian church. The bride was attired in white organdie, and carried white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Caribel Blount, whose gown was of ecru pongee. Her flowers were pink carnations. The residence of Mr. Salisbury was decorated with cut flowers and smilax. Refreshments were served to the thirty or more wedding guests. Mr. and Mrs. White will at once begin housekeeping on what is known as the the "Old Captain White farm," near the village of Phelps.



From Ontario County Chronicle 16 April 1902

TAYLOR - RAFATH


Victor, N. Y. - A very pretty wedding took place in this village about 6 o'clock Thursday evening. The occasion was the marriage of Miss Reka Rafath to John Taylor. They are both Victor young people with a host of friends. The ceremony, which was performed by Rev. F. W. Hill of the First Presbyterian church, took place in the home recently rented by the groom and which the young couple had been furnishing for occupancy. About fifty guests were present. After the marriage a bounteous wedding dinner was served.

McINTYRE - DE BROCK

Yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, Miss Emily Marie DeBrock and Edward ,McIntyre two well-known young people of this village, were married in St. Mary's church, the Rev. Father Dougherty officiating. Charles Cornell, a nephew of the groom, was the best man, and Miss Sadie Kelly was the maid of honor. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the future home of the bride and groom, No. 9 Center street. After a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre will return to Canandaigua, and will be at home to their friends after April 21. The contracting parties have a host of friends in Canandaigua who wish them long life and prosperity.

COWAN - SAUNDERS

William Henry Cowan and Miss Mary Saunders, two highly esteemed and well-known young people of this town, were married by the Rev. J. Wallace Webb, D. D., at the home of the bride last Thursday evening. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The bride and groom left on the evening train for a trip to New York. Upon their return they will make their home for a time with the bride's mother. Later they will remove to their own home in Chapin street. Mr. Cowan holds a prominent position in the J. Levy Sons dry goods house in this village, is a musician of more than ordinary talent and ability, a member of the Manchester Military Band, and is a young man of promise. The bride is a young woman of charming manner and well and favorably known.

McDONALD - BURNS

Wednesday, April 9, at 11 a.m., occurred a very pretty wedding at St. Mary's church, Rushville, when Miss Sara Burns, a popular young lady, became the happy bride of Thomas McDonald, of Hopewell. Rev. James E. Kennedy, of Hammondsport, cousin of the groom, performed the ceremony, with a marriage mass. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's Midsummer's Night Dream wedding march. During the ceremony, "O Promise Me," was played by Miss Katherine Burns, sister of the bride, who presided at the organ. Miss May McDonald, sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid and William Burns, brother of the bride, as groomsman. A large reception was given at the home of the bride. Among the out-of-town guests who attended were Rev. James E. Kennedy and sister, Elizabeth, of Hammondsport; Miss Mary and John Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. O'Brien and daughter, Virginia, Misses Margaret and Helen Burns, and Charles Waerick, of Rochester; Mrs. McBride, Mr. and Mrs. John Flynn, William Turner, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCarthy and family, of this place; Mr. and Mrs. Fleming of Geneva. The happy couple left that evening for an extended trip West. They carry with them the best wishes of a host of friends.



From Ontario County Chronicle 23 April 1902

OAKS - EDIC


Phelps, N. Y. - At "The Cedars," the home of the bride's parents, Miss Clara Edic, of this village, and Edward Platt Oaks, of Oaks Corners, were married last Wednesday evening before a massive bank of flowers. Charles Edic, of Camden, a brother of the bride, was best man, and Miss Lucy Miller of Camden, and Miss Margaret Snow, of Palatine Bridge, were the bridesmaids. The out-of-town guests were: Mrs. Nathan Oaks, Mr. and Mrs. William Oaks of Oaks Corners; Nathan Oaks and family of Farmer; Thaddeus Oaks, of Geneva; Charles Edic, Mrs. Charles Pond and daughter, and Miss Lucy Miller of Camden; Miss Margaret Snow of Palatine Bridge; Mrs. David Aldrich, Mrs. Pliny Aldrich, of Palmyra; Mrs. E. D. Forman and Miss Louise Foreman of Pulaski; the Misses Maves of Geneva; Miss Mary and Miss Katherine and Charles Gates, William Edmonston, of Canandaigua; Mr. and Mrs. Carey, of Newark; Mr. and Mrs. Deady of Lyons, Mr. and Miss Coolidge of Clifton Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Oaks will be at home to their friends on Thursdays in June at "The Cedars."



From Ontario County Chronicle 30 April 1902

JOHNSON - VAN BUSSOM
   

Miss Louise Van Bussom, of Clifton Springs, and Jay L. Johnson, of this village, were married at the bride's home Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. N. Thomas, pastor of the Baptist church of Canandaigua, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties. The bride and groom were attended by William F. Thompson and Miss Theodosia A. Mather, of this village. Miss Corda M. Johnson, sister of the groom, played the wedding march. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly presents. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside in Canandaigua, where the groom has a position in the office of the Ontario County Journal.

HUTCHENS - YARWOOD

Phelps, N. Y. - The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Yarwood in the city of Utica on Thursday was the scene of a brilliant nuptial event, the occasion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss Florence Yarwood to Henry W. Hutchens of this village. The ceremony took place in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom. The house decorations consisted of cut flowers, potted plants and palms. The bride wore her going away gown. The bride and groom were unattended. Immediately following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served, after which the bride and groom left on an evening train for a visit to New York city and other eastern points. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchens will return to Canandaigua about May 1, and later will remove to Newark, where Mr. Hutchens is to engage in business.



From Geneva Daily Times 25 February 1915

PAGE - CHILDS


Canandaigua, N. Y. - Announcement was made yesterday of the marriage of Miss Anna Elizabeth Childs of North Main street, this city, and Remington B. Page, of Holcomb. The marriage, which occurred last Wednesday night, was performed by Rev. W. E. Searles of Canandaigua.



From Geneva Daily Times 2 April 1908

DE WIND - VER SLUYS


Manchester, N. Y. - On Monday at the home of Rev. Joseph B. Sheerar took place the marriage of Miss Maria Ver Sluys of Clifton Springs and Mr. Servaas DeWind of Lincoln Park, N. Y. Rev. Mr. Sheerar performed the ceremony.

ADAMS - PENNER

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - On Tuesday evening at 8:30 o'clock, at the home of Mrs. Manly Price on Stephen street, occurred the marriage of Fred Adams of Clifton Springs to Miss Nina Penner of Canandaigua. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. P. H. Riegel. Mr. and Mrs. Adams left on the midnight train for a short wedding trip.



From Geneva Daily Times 4 April 1908

MORGENSTERN - THETGEE


Miss Louise B. Thetgee of this city and Lewis W. Morgenstern of Elmira, N. Y., were quietly married yesterday at the home of the bride, No. 220 Exchange street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. K. Devitt, pastor of the German Evangelical church.



From Geneva Daily Times 6 April 1908

JOHNSON - JOHNSON


Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Daisy Johnson of this place and Grove R. Johnson of Reeds Corners took place Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson of Banta street. The bride and groom were unattended and the affair was witnessed only by the immediate members of the family. Rev. G. A. Harvey, rector of St. John's Episcopal church, performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside in Phelps.



From Ontario County Chronicle 14 May 1902

DEWEY - MEGAFEE


On Thursday evening, May 8, George L. Dewey and Miss Ada M. Megaffee, both well-known and popular young people of Canandaigua, were united in marriage by the Rev. J. W. Webb, D. D., in the presence of relatives and friends. The happy couple have taken a western trip. They have the best wishes of their many friends.



From Ontario County Chronicle

WELCH - JOHNSON

Manchester, N. Y. - Richard Welch
and Miss Margaret Johnson, both of this village, were united in marriage by Rev. Felix O'Hanlon of Clifton Springs, on Wednesday afternoon at the Catholic church in Shortsville. The bride was charmingly dressed and carried a bouquet of bride's roses, and had as her bridesmaid, Miss Annabelle Johnson. The groom was attended by John Johnson, Jr. Shortly after the ceremony a reception was tendered the happy couple and a number of invited guests at the home of the bride's brother. Mr. Welch enjoys a responsible position with the Lehigh Valley Company, being track supervisor between Geneva and Batavia, with his office in this place. Miss Johnson is one of Manchester's most esteemed young ladies and has a large circle of friends, as has also the groom, who is known in Manchester as being everyone's friend, which is verified by the ninety men working under him who join in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Welch have gone to housekeeping and are pleasantly located on Upper Main street.



From Ontario County Chronicle 4 June 1902

LUSK - DUFFY


Ionia, N. Y. -
A charming wedding occurred at Ionia Wednesday, when Miss Lina E. Duffy became the bride of William Avery Lusk. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Duffy, by Rev. A. J. Croft, pastor of the Ionia Methodist Church. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss May E. Duffy of Ionia, and L. Vernon Griffin, of West Bloomfield, acted as best man. Verna G. and Master George M. Duffy, niece and nephew of the bride, were flower bearers. The party stood before a bank of ferns and flowers. The house was handsomely decorated the color scheme being pink and green. Immediately after the ceremony and offering of congratulations, all proceeded to the dining room, which was also prettily decorated, where a dainty repast was served. At the bride's table covers were laid for twelve. The bride was gowned in seafoam green brocaded silk and applique and carried a bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaid was attired in white Persian lawn with trimmings of Valenciennes and ribbon and carried pink carnations. The flower bearers were dressed in white and carried snowballs. The bride's going-away gown was a gray covert. The happy couple left on the 5:52 train for Eastern points, and will be at home to their friends after June 10 at 432 Wilkinson avenue, Syracuse, where the groom is engaged in business. Guests were present from Rochester, Pittsford, Mendon, Honeoye Falls, East Bloomfield, Allen's Hill, West Bloomfield.



From Ontario County Chronicle 11 June 1902

GREEN - BAKER


Ionia, N. Y. - A quiet June wedding took place at the home of Mrs. O. B. Baker on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock when her daughter, Marion, was united in marriage to Edward C. Green in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Rev. A. J. Croft performed the ceremony. A host of friends extend congratulations to the happy couple who will reside here.



From Ontario County Chronicle 25 June 1902

VAN BUSSUM - STODDARD


Clifton Springs, N. Y. - A pretty affair occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Stoddard, of Gypsum, last Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, when the oldest daughter, Mabel, was united in marriage to Chas. VanBussum of Clifton Springs. Rev. V. A. Sage of Clifton Springs officiated. The bride wore a castor colored cashmere dress trimmed with ecru lace and blue silk, and carried white roses. The guests from out-of-town were Mr. and Mrs. Blair of Rushville; Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Canandaigua; Mr. Ansberger of Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Welcher of Orleans; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Bussum of Shortsville; Mrs. Clendenny and son, Armitage, of Sayre; Mrs. Hulett of Sayre; and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Blakeslee of Geneva. 



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