From Shortsville Enterprise 19 March 1914

Fogarty - NORRIE

The marriage of Percy L. Fogarty and Miss Lillian Norrie, both of Clifton Springs, was solemnized at the Presbyterian manse in Robinson street on Monday at 8 o'clock by the pastor, Rev. D. H. MacKenzie. They will reside at Clifton Springs.


From Shortsville Enterprise 26 March 1914

GREENWAY - AVERY

On Saturday, March 14, at Rochester, took place the marriage of William H. Greenway of Manchester village and Mrs. Nora Avery of Victor. Mr. and Mrs. Greenway will reside at home after April 1.

HINZ - HEIT

The marriage of Miss Edna Marie Heit, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Heit, of Booth street, and Henry C. Hinz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hinz, of West Main st., was solemnized at the home of the bride on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was performed in the presence of about 30 friends and relatives by Rev. D. H. MacKenzie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Miss Heit was gowned in blue brocaded charmeuse and carried a bouquet of bride roses. Her going-away dress was of mahogany novelty cloth with hat to match. The ring bearer was Miss Dorothy Dick, of St. Louis, Mo., a cousin of the groom. The wedding march was played by Mrs. D. H. MacKenzie. Immediately after the ceremony, a five-course wedding dinner was served by Caterer Mink, of Railroad avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Hinz left for a short bridal journey and will be at home to their friends at the home of the bride after April 1. Mr. Hinz is employed as machinist at the factory of the Papec Machine Company in this village. The pre-nuptial events for the bride were a dinner by Miss Hazel Power and Miss Nettie LeFevre, kitchen shower by Mrs. Ernest Hinz, variety showers by Miss Irene Freer, of Canandaigua, and Mrs. James Melvin, and a party by Mrs. D. H. MacKenzie. The estimable young couple carry the best wishes of an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances for a happy and prosperous wedded life.

CALKINS - BOUGHTON

Farmington, N. Y. - Robert Marsh Calkins of Victor, formerly of this town, was united in marriage to Miss Louise Emily Boughton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boughton of Victor, the occasion being the 29th wedding anniversary of her parents. A cousin of the bride, Rev. John Shank, of Olean, performed the ceremony. The bride's attendant was Miss Erma Lauder and the best man was Claude Fox of this town.


From Shortsville Enterprise 30 April 1914

DUBLER - VAN DUYNE

Cards of announcement have been received here of the marriage of Miss Alice Van Duyne, daughter of Mrs. Frances Van Duyne of Manchester, and Bernard Dubler, of Buffalo, a Lehigh Valley fireman, with headquarters at Manchester, the interesting event having taken place in Buffalo on Wednesday, April 22. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Fred Corman of that city. Miss Ruby Knapp of Manchester attended the bride, while Walter Grasser, also of Manchester, acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Dubler are now passing their honeymoon in Cleveland, Ohio, and after May 3 will be at home to their friends in Manchester. They have the best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy wedded life.


From Shortsville Enterprise 30 July 1914

BOUNDS - CANFIELD

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Claude Bounds, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Bounds, who reside just west of this village, and Miss Matie Canfield of Geneva, the ceremony having been performed at Red Hook, this State, last week Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Bounds are now enjoying their honeymoon journey, and will make their home in this place on their return. Congratulations.

From Shortsville Enterprise 6 August 1914

PERKINS - McKALE

The marriage of Miss Belle McKale and James J. Perkins, both of Manchester, was solemnized at St. Felix Catholic church in Clifton Springs on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock. Rev. F. J. O'Hanlon performed the ceremony. Miss Annabelle Johnson and P. J. Eagle, also of Manchester, attended the bridal couple. A wedding dinner was served at Canandaigua. Mr. and Mrs. Perkins will reside at Manchester and will be at home to their friends on September 1.


From Shortsville Enterprise 27 August 1914

MACUMBER - REED

The marriage of Miss Grace M. Reed, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. A. A. Reed, of Manchester, and Roy H. Macumber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Byron Macumber, also of that village, was quietly solemnized at the bride's home last Thursday evening. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The couple was unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Macumber are now enjoying a honeymoon trip and on their return will make their home in Manchester. They will be at home to their friends after Sept. 1. This popular young couple is possessed of a wide circle of friends who will join the Enterprise in felicitations.

VER STREET - DERR

The marriage of Miss Lila Derr, of Hopewell, and John VerStreet, of Shortsville, was solemnized at the rectory of St. Felix church in Clifton Springs on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, the ceremony being performed by Rev. F. J. O'Hanlon in the presence of the immediate relatives. Mr. and Mrs. VerStreet are to make their home in Shortsville, where he is employed by the Papec Machine Company.


From Shortsville Enterprise 1 October 1914

BALDRIDGE - THAYER

Shortsville friends will be interested in the marriage of Miss Ruby Thayer of Geneva and Paul Baldridge of Kendaia, N. Y., which took place in the First Methodist church at Geneva on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. They will be at home to their friends at Kendaia after Nov. 1. Mrs. Thayer will be remembered as a sister of Mrs. I. J. Furman of Kings Park, L. I., a former Shortsville lady and a frequent visitor here during Mrs. Furman's residence in the village.


From Shortsville Enterprise 8 October 1914

PRATT - EASTMAN

The marriage of Miss Florence Harriet Eastman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Justin L. Eastman of Wyoming, and Winfred Wright Pratt, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Pratt of Clifton Springs, took place at the home of the bride's parents on Thursday afternoon, October first. Rev. Belden Elkanah Pratt, a brother of the groom, officiated, assisted by the Rev. F. A. Weeks, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Wyoming, of which the bride is a member. Miss Lotus Palmer, a friend and classmate of the bride, played the wedding march. The decorations were green and yellow. At two o'clock the bridal party entered the parlor, preceded by the clergymen, who took their places before an arch of green picked out with yellow flowers. The groom
and Richmond Pierce Pratt, Jr., as best man, followed. Miss Dorothy Eastman entered, wearing a white dress and blue ribbons and carrying a white rose in which the wedding ring was embedded. Miss Addie Eastman, a sister of the bride, followed, gowned in white crepe, carrying an arm bouquet of white carnations. The bride, robed in white crepe de chine over white taffeta and carrying white roses, and another sister, Miss Alba Eastman, gowned in yellow taffeta and carrying pink carnations, entered last and took their places in the circle. After the ceremony a luncheon was served by the girl friends of the bride to about 50 guests. Guests were present from Clifton Springs, Lima, Rochester and Warsaw. Mr. and Mrs. Pratt will reside near Chester, Mass.


From Shortsville Enterprise 22 October 1914

LUCKETTI - DI GLOMA

The marriage of Miss Julia A. DiGloma, daughter of Mrs. Susan Laurie of Manchester and Thomas Lucketti, also of Manchester, took place at the rectory of St. Felix church in Clifton Springs on Saturday, the ceremony was performed by Rev. William A. Ryan. The event was celebrated by fellow countrymen at Manchester until Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Lucketti will reside in that village.


From Shortsville Enterprise 19 November 1914

WARNER - CREEGER

The marriage of Alvin C. Warner, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Warner, of Manchester township, and Miss Clara Belle Creeger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Creeger of Farmington, took place in the Methodist parsonage at Palmyra last week Thursday evening, Nov. 12. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Walter S. Wright. The attendants of the popular young couple were Miss Sarah Arnold and Frank Tabor, of Walworth. Mr. and Mrs. Warner are now enjoying a honeymoon trip and on their return will make their home on his farm north of this place.


From Ontario County Journal 29 December 1893

BALDWIN - FOX

One of the most pleasant weddings that has occurred in Clifton Springs for a long time was that of Miss Eunice May, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Truman V. Fox, and Burt Baldwin, of Bentley Creek, Pa., on Wednesday, December 27, 1893, at the home of the bride's parents on South street. Rev. J. V. Benham, pastor of the Methodist Church officiated, assisted by Rev. W. R. Benham. The house, which was very tastefully trimmed with cedar, was darkened and then lighted with innumerable lamps. At the moment of 12 o'clock the wedding party entered the rooms and took their places under a large bell, amid the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March, executed by Miss Georgia Schultz, cousin of the bride, which was continued throughout the entire ceremony. Miss Anna L. Harris, of Honeoye Falls, was bridesmaid, and R. Watrous, of Elmira, acted as best man. Misses Alma and Belle Fox, sisters of the bride, and Miss Maud Travis performed the duties of ushers. The bride was dressed in Liberty (light blue) satin, trimmed with point lace and pearls. The bridesmaid was neatly attired in yellow crepon, and the ushers wore pink gowns. A very elegant repast was served by G. Lindner, of Clifton Springs. About 100 relatives and friends were present, among whom were the father and mother of the groom, and many of their friends, from Pennsylvania. The presents were unusually elegant and numerous. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin left for New York city on the evening train, amid the earnest wishes of all for a happy and prosperous life.


From Shortsville Enterprise 10 December 1914

HEALOR - STEINBAUGH

A pretty home wedding took place on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steinbaugh, Gibson street, when their daughter, Miss Carolyn Mae, was married to Marion J. D. Healor of Shortsville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles M. Eddy, in the presence of relatives and intimate friends of the bride and groom. A profusion of pink and white carnations and potted plants formed the house decorations, and the ceremony was performed before an embankment of palms and ferns. The bride wore a gown of white crepe de chine, and carried bride roses. She was unattended. Miss May Davis played the wedding music. The bride's table was centered with a mound of pink carnations and smilax. Ribbons were suspended from the center to the 12 covers. The guests were served by the Misses Elizabeth Kensella, Laura Murphy, Mae Finn, Mary Kenny and Alice and Gertrude Farrell. They were presented with silver teaspoons. The groom's gift to the bride was a diamond la valliere. The couple left during the evening for a Western trip after which they will reside at Littleville in a home recently purchased by the groom. They received many beautiful gifts, including cut glass, linens, silver and furniture. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Healor of Webster; William Healor of Churchville; Mrs. George Wolfe and William Mindnick of Chili; Mrs. Barry T. Johnson of Buffalo; Charles Emerson of Newark; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Cole of Clifton Springs; and Mr. and Mrs. W. Steinbaugh of Shortsville.


From Shortsville Enterprise 24 December 1914

GARDNER - STEARMAN

Miss Ethel Lillian Stearman, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O. Stearman, and Charles Raymond Gardner, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gardner, both of Farmington, were married at the home of the bride last week Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. Reuben Payne, minister of the Farmington Friends' church. The ceremony was attended by about seventy-five relatives and friends. Before the ceremony Miss Florence Suydam of Canandaigua, sang "O Promise Me," and as the bridal party entered the drawing room, the bridal chorus from "Lohengrin" was played by Miss Vera McKeer, also of Canandaigua. Little Miss Clara Green, dressed in white, led the procession, bearing the ring on a silver tray. Behind her were two flower girls, little Miss Honor Stearman and little Miss Florence Green, both dressed in white and bearing white carnations. The bride came next, leaning on the arm of the bridesmaid, Miss Grace Stearman, of Waterloo, and gowned in embroidered ivory satin and carrying white carnations. The bridesmaid wore old rose messaline. Herman Betz of Farmington was best man. The drawing room was decorated with a color scheme of green and white, and the ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreens. The wedding repast was served by Caterer Mrs. Fred Higginbotham of Victor. The bride's table was set for 16, and in the center was a double arch of carnations and ferns. The guests were seated at small tables, each accommodating four. Among the out-of-town guests were Senator Thomas P. Wilson, wife and daughter of Halls. The bride is one of Farmington's most popular young ladies and the groom is a prosperous young farmer. The best wishes of a host of  friends go with them. They will reside in Farmington upon their return from a honeymoon trip, which is being spent with relatives and friends at Auburn, Syracuse, Apulia, Tully and Cortland.

O'CONNOR - HOWELL

Manchester, N. Y. - The marriage of William O'Connor of this village and Miss Gertrude Howell of Farum, Va., was solemnized at the rectory of St. Felix church in Clifton Springs on Saturday afternoon, the ceremony was performed by Rev. William Ryan. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor will reside in this place.

BROOMFIELD - COLEMAN

The marriage of Frank Broomfield of this village and Miss Anna Coleman, teacher of the first grade at the Shortsville High School, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents near Hilton on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by the pastor of the Hilton Presbyterian church in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of this popular young couple. We regret that the particulars we have at this writing are so inadequate as to prevent an extended notice of the affair. The bridesmaid was a sister of the bride, Miss Ada Coleman of Hilton, and the best man was a cousin of the groom, George Maitland of Rochester. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Broomfield of Main street were among the guests present on the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Broomfield are now enjoying a honeymoon trip, and on their return will make their home in West Main street in the new house recently purchased and finely equipped by Mr. Broomfield. They will be at home to their friends after January 20. A host of friends in this section join the Enterprise in felicitations and have naught but the best of wishes for their future happiness.


From Shortsville Enterprise 31 December 1914

TURNER - LATTING

A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Latting, south of the village, on Wednesday morning, December 30, at 10 o'clock, when Miss Mabel L. Latting was united in marriage to Charles G. Turner, of Penns Grove, N. J. An uncle of the bride, Rev. F. A. Ingraham, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Alpena, Mich., officiated, the bride and groom standing under an arch of evergreen and holly. Only members of the immediate family were present. The bride was gowned in white silk crepe de chine, trimmed with silk shadow lace. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served in the dining room at the home. Miss Latting is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich J. Latting, and a graduate from Shortsville High School and Brockport Normal, and has been a successful teacher for seven years. Mr. Turner is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Turner, prosperous farmers in New Jersey. The bride and groom will be at home to their friends after January 4 at Penns Grove, N. J. Shortsville friends join the Enterprise in felicitations.


From Geneva Daily Times 6 August 1908

NARRAGON - HILL

Last evening at the home of Mrs. Bertha Hill, 105 Lewis street, Mrs. Hill became the wife of John E. Narragon, a well-known citizen of this city. Rev. J. Wilford Jacks of this city officiated using the beautiful ring service of the Presbyterian church. A large number of their friends and relatives were present. The parties were the recipients of many pretty and useful gifts. The bride formerly resided at Athens, Pa., and the groom has spent most of his life in this city.


From Geneva Daily Times 7 August 1908

PRIES - LINKNER

The marriage of Miss Lena Linkner of Reed Road to Charles Pries of Buffalo took place Wednesday evening at the First Evangelical Lutheran church on Milton street. Rev. Mr. Held performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in white satin made empire. Miss Ida Linkner, sister of the bride, was gowned in pink silk mull. The best man was Frank Strobel of this city. The ushers were Charles Linkner, brother of the bride, and Heiby Ungerer of Lyons. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served to about seventy invited guests at the home of the bride's parents. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pries of Buffalo, the groom's parents. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Pries will return to Geneva and will live on Washington street.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 August 1908

CALKINS - KNICKERBOCKER

Announcement was made this morning of the marriage of Marion Lucina Knickerbocker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Knickerbocker of 26 Lafayette avenue, to Allan B. Calkins of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Calkins will be at home after September 1st at 126 Cherry street.


From Geneva Daily Times 21 August 1908

FERGUESON - POWERS

Rushville, N. Y. - At noon yesterday, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Powers, of this village, took place the marriage of their only daughter, Evelyn H., to William Fergueson of Montour, N. Y. Rev.Harsey King, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church of this village, heard the marriage vows. Only the immediate relatives witnessed the ceremony. After a brief wedding tour the bridal couple will reside at Montour, where the groom is employed in the Central depot.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 September 1908

DINGER - WRIGHT

At 10 o'clock yesterday morning took place the marriage of Miss Carrie B. Wright of Geneva and Clayson E. Dinger of Stanley. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. B. Temple at the Presbyterian parsonage in Number Nine. The bride was attired in a suit of blue imported worsted and a white hat trimmed with pale blue plumes. The bridesmaid, Miss Zetza A. McCheyne of Geneva, wore gray with hat to match. Claude Dinger of Stanley, brother of the groom, was best man. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Clara Wright, where breakfast was served to the immediate relatives. Afterwards piano and violin selections were greatly enjoyed by all present. The bride and groom left amid showers of rice and the best wishes of their friends for a short stay in Buffalo where they will be the guests of the groom's brother.


From Geneva Daily Times 4 September 1908

SIMPSON - RITTER

Louisa May Ritter of No. 58 Cherry street, this city, and Edward Harris Simpson of Worcester, Mass., were married Tuesday, September 1st, in Pawtucket, R. I., by the Episcopal rector, Rev. Frank Appleton. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Martin were witnesses.


From Geneva Daily Times 9 September 1908

CASE - MacDILL

Canandaigua, N. Y. - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MacDill at Seneca, was the scene of a pretty wedding yesterday, when their daughter, Miss Louise May MacDill, was united to Mr. John Gifford Case of Canandaigua, by Rev. Asher B. Temple of Seneca, in the presence of a large number of guests. Mr. Case has until recently been a conductor on the Rochester & Eastern Road at this place, but has now become an employee of the Buffalo, Lockport & Rochester Road. He and his bride will reside in Rochester.

TOUSEY - BROWN

Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Anna Margaret Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Christian S. Brown of No. 18 Goodelle Terrace, this city, and Clarence Fillmore Tousey of Pittsford, N. Y., by the Rev. Frederick Tower, pastor of the Memorial Presbyterian church at his residence, No. 145 Lyndhurst street, Rochester, on Saturday, September 5, 1908. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Marie M. Brown. William Skuse acted as best man. A wedding supper was served at No 29 East avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Tousey left for a trip which will include Toronto, the Thousand Islands, and other points of interest in Canada after which they will be at home in Pittsford.


From Geneva Daily Times 11 September 1908

WRIGHT - CAULKINS

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - A quiet home wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. Parker Caulkins at Naples this morning, when their eldest daughter, Miss N. Aleine Caulkins, was united in marriage to Clarence B. Wright, both of this village. The ceremony was performed in the front parlor, in the presence of the immediate families of the contracting parties, by Rev. Peter McKenzie, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Palmyra, a former pastor of the bride. The bride and groom entered the room unattended to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, which was rendered on the piano by Miss H. Alice Caulkins, sister of the bride. The bride was attired in a gown of blue nun's veiling. The groom wore the conventional black. After the ceremony a dainty wedding luncheon was served, the dining room being nicely decorated in pink and white, with cut flowers, and a large fruit piece decorated the center of the table. Mr. and Mrs. Wright left on an afternoon train for a brief wedding trip, and will be at home to their friends in this village after Nov. 1st. Both young people are well-known in this village, the bride having resided here during the past five years, and the groom having been in business here for several years.


From Shortsville Enterprise 7 May 1914

HENRY - HIGGINS

The marriage of Thomas Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Henry, of this village, and Miss Mildred Higgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Llewellyn Higgins, of Manchester, was solemnized at the rectory of St. Felix church in Clifton Springs last Thursday evening. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. J. O'Hanlon, and the young couple were unattended. Mr. and Mrs. Henry will make their home in Manchester and will be at home to their friends after May 10.


From Shortsville Enterprise 25 June 1914

SPRINGER - PAYNE

The marriage of Miss Gladys E. Payne, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Payne, who reside northeast of this village, and Lee Springer of Manchester, was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents last Thursday afternoon. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. William W. Lane, pastor of the M. E. Church, in the presence of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Immediately after the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served. The house was prettily decorated with cut flowers and plants, with white roses predominating. Mr. and Mrs. Springer left for honeymoon trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and upon their return will make their home in Manchester, where the popular young groom is employed by the Lehigh Valley railroad. They will be at home to their friends after July 1 in Clifton street. The Enterprise and its readers extend felicitations to this worthy young couple.


From Shortsville Enterprise 2 July 1914

RYAN - LYNCH

The marriage of Jerry M. Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ryan of Manchester, and Miss Katherine Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch of Macedon, was solemnized at St. Ann's Catholic church in Palmyra last week Wednesday morning. The nuptial mass was performed by Rev. James Hartley. The bridal couple were attended by Miss Marie T. Ryan and Raymond Ryan, a sister and brother of the groom. Miss Lynch and her maid were gowned alike with white and wore white hats and carried white roses. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. departed for an Eastern honeymoon trip and on their return will reside at Rochester, where a furnished home awaits them. They will be at home to their friends after July 10 at 25 Frost avenue.


From Ontario County Journal 15 September 1893

SHANNON - NELLIS

Naples, N. Y. - On Wednesday, September 13, at 11 a.m. another of Naples' winsome daughters was wedded to the man of her choice. At that hour at the spacious home of J. W. Nellis, his daughter, Nellie F. Nellis, was married to M. E. Shannon, of Bath, Rev. Eugene Anthony officiating. This was comparatively a quiet wedding, and quite took the town by surprise. The happy couple left immediately for Chicago. Their future home will be in Bath.

CATON - KNAPP

Naples, N. Y. - A wedding took place on Wednesday, September 6, at 4 p.m., which interested a very large number, as there were 160 invited to witness the ceremony. The parties were William G. Caton and Miss Fanny L. Knapp, daughter of Dr. Z. F. Knapp, all of this town. It was a happy home wedding, Rev. B. F. Millard officiating. The brilliant company, the rich display of wedding gifts, the elegant wedding supper, and the rare autumnal day made it an occasion long to be remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Caton are now at the great fair, but will soon return to their home here. A host of friends wish them great joy.


From Ontario County Journal 22 September 1893

LAPHAM - CASE

Rushville, N. Y. - On Wednesday afternoon, September 20th, at four o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Case, occurred the marriage of their only child, Anna Elizabeth, to Elbridge Gerry Lapham, of Canandaigua. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. B. Gallagher. The house was filled with relatives and friends. Among those from out-of-town may be mentioned the brother of the groom, Henry Lapham, Lewis H. Adams,  Mrs. W. H. Adams, Mrs. George McKechnie and Miss Carrie Moore of Canandaigua; Mrs. Carrie B. Pulver and daughter, of Rochester; Mrs. E. D. Case and daughter, Mary, of Penn Yan. The presents were many and very costly. Some of the most valuable were from the members of the Amphictyon Society of Rushville, the members of the Merrill Hose Company, of Canandaigua, the parents of the bride and the brothers of the groom. As the couple took their departure for an extensive tour, they were covered with rice and good wishes from all present.


From Ontario County Journal 13 October 1893

KNAPP - CLARK

Naples, N. Y. - A very pleasant wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Clark, on Wednesday, at high noon, the contracting parties being Miss Flora Iona Clark and Charles Summerfield Knapp, of Newburgh, N. Y. Rev. B. F. Millard performed the ceremony in the presence of about one hundred and twenty-five guests. The maid of honor was Miss Ursula Washburne of Richmond, and the best man, Dr. James T. Knapp, of Geneva. The wedding gifts were many and beautiful. The bride has been a teacher in the public schools at Shortsville for the past two years. Immediately after the wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Knapp took the train for the west. Among those present from out-of-town were: Dr. Knapp of Geneva; Dr. L. D. P. Clark of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Clark and Dr. Fulkerson and family, of Ingleside; Miss McGreevy of Honeoye; Mr. and Mrs. Reed of Canandaigua; Rev. and Mrs. King of Fremont; Miss Booth of Shortsville; and the Misses Washburne of Richmond.


From Ontario County Journal 20 October 1893

BOOTH - GREEN

Academy, N. Y. - Married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Salem Haskell, at noon Wednesday, the 18th inst., Maud Green to Mark Booth, both of Canandaigua. Rev. Mr. Shoemaker, assisted by President Mosher, of Hillsdale College, performed the ceremony in the presence of immediate friends of the contracting parties. Mr. and Mrs. Booth took the afternoon train for a tour in the west.

ROWLEY - ERNBRY

Victor, N. Y. - Last Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock, at the home of Asa Loveland, occurred the marriage of his granddaughter, Miss Mary Ernbry to Frank Rowley, of Chicago, Ill. There were about forty friends and relatives present. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Chas. Legal, of the First Universalist church of Victor. William Frederick of Rochester acted as best man, and Miss May Draper, of Victor, was bridesmaid. At half past six the party sat down to an elaborate repast. The wedding party left on the 8:14 train over the Lehigh Valley road for Chicago, which place will be their future home. The presents were many and useful, including many pieces of silver and cut glass, besides presents of money.

BENHAM - STRAHN

On Wednesday noon occurred the marriage of George M. Benham of Hopewell to Miss Isabella Strahn, of this village, at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. Abram Penoyer, on Chapin street. The happy couple left on the 12:55 train for an extended trip in the west.

DOYLE - BURNS

John Edward Doyle and Miss Catherine Elizabeth Burns were united in marriage by the Rev. D. English, at St. Mary's church, at 4:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. At 6 o'clock, at the future home of the happy couple at No. 11 Hubbell street, a reception was given, attended by the immediate relatives and friends. They were the recipients of many beautiful and costly gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle took the 11 o'clock train for the west Wednesday evening.


From Ontario County Journal 27 October 1893

VAN WIE - STETSON

Cheshire, N. Y. - A very pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mrs. Brunette Penoyer Wednesday, October 25, the contracting parties being Miss Frankie Stetson and John Van Wie, both of this town. Rev. M. N. Shoemaker, pastor of the church here, was the officiating clergyman. Only the immediate relatives of the happy couple were present.

REAVES - McCARTHY

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - A very pretty church wedding took place at St. Bridget's church Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. The contracting parties were Miss Nora McCarthy of this village and George Reaves of Rochester. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Donnelly of Victor. Miss Josie McCarthy was bridesmaid and George Stone of Rochester was groomsman. The bridal party entered to the Lohengrin wedding march played by Miss Julia Peer. A reception was held from 4 to 5 p.m. at the house. They took the 5:30 train for the World's Fair. After a wedding tour of a couple of weeks, they will reside in Rochester. Miss McCarthy is a daughter of Dennis McCarthy.


From Ontario County Journal 3 November 1893

BYINGTON - WHITING

Naples, N. Y. - At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Tellier, on Thursday, the 26th of October, occurred the marriage of their sister, Miss Katherine A. Whiting to Frederick P. Byington. The ceremony was performed at high noon, by the Rev. B. F. Millard, in the presence of sixty guests. The house was decorated with cut flowers. The bride wore a dark blue satin gown, and carried white carnations. An elaborate wedding breakfast was served, after which Mr. and Mrs. Byington took a Western train for a short bridal trip. The bride received many beautiful gifts. Among those present from abroad were Mr. and Mrs. Scott Parrish of Canandaigua, Mrs. Howe, and the Misses Graves of Prattsburgh.


From Ontario County Journal 10 November 1893

THORPE - PAGE

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - A private wedding took place at the Congregational Church Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 p.m. The contracting parties were Edward J. Thorpe and Miss Carrie E. Page, only daughter of ex-Supervisor Frank Page. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. M. L. Stimson, pastor of the church.

GRANGER - CASTLE

A very pretty wedding was celebrated yesterday at high noon in the chapel of the Congregational church in this village. The contracting parties were John Albert Granger, of New York, and Grace Alma Castle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Castle of South Bristol. As the strains of the wedding march from Tannhauser sounded from the organ, the bridal party entered the chapel. First came the ushers, Francis Granger and Wilbur F. Brown of New York, and Charles D. Castle. They led the way up the left aisle, followed by Miss Fannie Crittenden, of Rochester, the bridesmaid. Then came the bride, leaning on the arm of her father. She looked charming in a traveling gown of a brown and  blue camel's hair mixture and carried a cluster of white tea roses. Miss Crittenden wore a street costume of brown and carried white carnations. The groom, on the arm of his best man, Alexander Howe Granger, of New York, walked up the right aisle and met the bride before the altar, which was banked with yellow Chinese chrysanthemums, where the Rev. N. M. Calhoun, pastor of the Congregational church, had already taken up his position. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the happy couple passed out from the chapel to the music of Mendelssohn's march and made their way to their carriage amid a shower of rice. They left on an early afternoon train for New York, where they will live. Among those from out-of-town at the wedding were: Mrs. and Miss Nellie Crittenden, Mrs. Feller, Miss Grace Steel and Miss Colyer of Rochester, and Gideon Granger of New York.


From Ontario County Journal 17 November 1893

REDFERN - MURRELL

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - A very pretty home wedding took place at the home of the bride, Mrs. Sarah Murrell, on Thursday, at high noon. Mrs. Murrell was then united to William S. Redfern, of Churchville, Monroe county. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. Redfern, of Alabama. After the ceremony a collation was served. The couple took the evening train for New York, where they will spend their honeymoon, preparatory to taking up their residence here in Bloomfield, for the winter only.


From Ontario County Journal 8 December 1893

SEAMANS - STRONG

Naples, N. Y. - The wedding at the home of Levi Strong was the event of Wednesday. The principals on this interesting occasion were Wm. H. Seamans and Miss Hermione E. Strong, both of this place. The ceremony took place at 12 o'clock, Rev. Ward Platt, a former pastor of the Methodist church here, now of Rochester, officiated. He was assisted by the resident Methodist minister, Rev. E. G. Piper. There was a houseful of guests. A large number of valuable gifts were bestowed upon the bride, who is a very popular young lady and an active worker in the Methodist church. She chose for her maid Miss Mae Griswold. A. O. Seaman, brother of the groom, was best man. The whole affair passed off delightfully. Mr. and Mrs. Seamans departed on the 4 p.m. train from Naples for a brief tour. It is their intention
to begin housekeeping immediately. Congratulations are heartily bestowed.


From Ontario County Journal 22 December 1893

KORNBAU - FLOWERS

Cheshire, N. Y. - A very pretty home wedding took place on Wednesday evening, at the residence of Wm. Ward, Esq., the home of the bride, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Clara Flowers and George Kornbau. Rev. M. N. Shoemaker was the officiating clergyman. Only the immediate relatives of the happy couple were present. The bride was the recipient of many useful and valuable presents. Hosts of friends extend congratulations.


From Ontario County Journal 22 December 1893

STEELE - KING

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - The Iona Michigan Daily Standard, of December 20, says: Grant Steele of East Bloomfield, N. Y., and Miss Ella A. King, of this city, were married today, by Rev. L. e. Lennox, at the residence of the bride's parents on Morse street. A number of guests were present and partook of a fine dinner, following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Steele will leave for their home in East Bloomfield, N. Y., tomorrow, visiting friends on their way.


From Geneva Daily Times 16 September 1908

KERSHNER - JENNINGS

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jennings last evening at 5 o'clock when their niece, Miss Mary B. Jennings was united in marriage to Fred Kershner of Shortsville, formerly of Springfield, O. The ceremony was performed by Rev. P. H. Riegel, pastor of the bride, in the presence of only the immediate relatives and near friends. The bride was attired in a gown of white silk and carried bridal roses. The couple was unattended. Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Edith Riegel. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. Light refreshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Kershner left on the evening train for a short wedding trip, and will be at home after October 1st in Richmond, Ind. Mr. Kershner is connected with the New York division of the American Machine Company, but expects to be transferred to the Indiana division of the company.


From Geneva Daily Times 17 September 1908

McINTYRE - SHUSTER

The Church Home on Pulteney street was the scene of a very quiet but pretty wedding yesterday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock when Rose Elizabeth Shuster of the Home and Charles McIntyre were married by Rev. William W. Weller, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Only relatives and the ladies of the Home witnessed the ceremony. The bride formerly lived near Waterloo but for several years has been making here home here. The groom is a well-known farmer who resides about three
miles west of this city. The parlors were especially attractive with autumn flowers, such as asters, geraniums, gladioli, etc., with many palms and other potted plants. Refreshments were served in the dining room, covers being laid for 21. The bride's table was centered with smilax and anemones. The other tables were also in green and white. Mr. and Mrs. McIntyre left for a Western trip. Among those who were present were Mrs. Shott, Mrs. Clark, Miss Sylvia Schott, Miss Cora Clark and Miss Helen Clark of Waterloo, and Mrs. McKelvie, who resides west of Geneva.

STANTON - WAITE

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Waite, No. 36 Folger avenue, last evening at 6 o'clock took place the marriage of their daughter, Miss Charlotte Margaret Waite, to Charles Stanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Stanton of High street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Keeney Towner, pastor of the Baptist church, in the presence of about 35 of the immediate relatives of the young couple. To the strains of Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus, played by Miss Olive Humphrey, the bridal party passed through the parlors and met the groom with his best man and the officiating clergyman. The bridal couple stood under an arch formed of hydrangea blossoms and from which a wedding bell was hung. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Two little flower girls headed the bridal procession, Edna Louise Waite, sister of the bride, and Jennie Stanton, sister of the groom. Both were attired in blue silk and carried white asters. The bridesmaid was Miss Nellie M. Blossom of Sayre, Pa., a cousin of the bride. She wore cream colored silk and carried a large bouquet of pink asters. George Stanton, a brother of the groom, acted as best man. The bride was attractive in a gown of cream colored chiffon taffeta trimmed with Maltese lace. She carried an arm bouquet of white roses. A wedding supper was served following the ceremony. The bride's table was centered with a large bunch of pink asters. The chandelier overhead was wound with green trailing vine and white ribbons, the ribbons running to each place. The decorations of the other tables were in pink and white. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton left on an evening train for Elmira where they will be guests of the bride's cousin. Among the guests present were  Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Stanton, Mrs. Leander White, and Mrs. C. G. Vinney of Syracuse, Mrs. Victor Blossom, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Morse, Miss Nellie M. Blossom and Mrs. E. J. Fears of Sayre, Pa.; Mrs. J. Carroll, Mrs. Finger of Penn Yan; Mrs. George Ellis and family, Mrs. Henry Mazrole, Miss Gertie Baker, Fred Finger, John Armstrong and Miss Sarah Stanton, all of this city.


From Geneva Daily Times 18 September 1908

JONES - WISE

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - A quiet wedding was solemnized in this village on Tuesday evening, when Miss Lucy A. Wise of this village was married to Myron L. Jones of Walworth. The ceremony was performed at the Baptist parsonage, by Rev. Volney A. Sage, pastor of the First Baptist church, in the presence of only the immediate friends of the contracting parties. Miss Margaret Sanderson, a cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and the best man was Charles Warner of Newark. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are now on a wedding trip which will include several points in the eastern part of this state. Mrs. Jones is very well and favorably known here, where she has resided for many years, and has been employed as night operator in the office of the Clifton Springs Telephone Company; while the groom is connected with the office of the Inter Ocean Telephone Company at Newark.


From Geneva Daily Times 19 September 1908

NEWMAN - SMITHEM

A quiet wedding was solemnized at noon Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Smithem, 1412 Michigan street, Buffalo, when their daughter, Ethel M., was married to Mr. Elden E. Newman of Gorham, Rev. Robert Doherty officiating. The bride wore Persian lawn trimmed with val lace and carried pink roses. Miss Ida Jufire, maid of honor, was dressed in tan trimmed with lace and carried white asters. Miss Annis Austin, bridesmaid, wore white Swiss trimmed with lace and blue ribbon. Mr. Albert Smithem was best man. Mr. Warren Smithem acted as groomsman. Covers were laid for 25 at the breakfast which followed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Newman left on an afternoon train for the East.


From Geneva Daily Times 23 September 1908

STANTON - BAKER

A very pretty wedding took place last evening at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Baker of No. 80 Brook street when their oldest daughter, Miss Gertrude M. Baker became the bride of George F. Stanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanton, Sr., of High street. At the appointed hour, to the strains of the Lohengrin wedding march played by Miss Elizabeth Hofmann, the bridal party came down the stairs and passed through the sitting room to the parlor, taking their places under an arch formed of asparagus and hydrangea blossoms. From the center of this arch was suspended a pure white wedding bell. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Sills, D. D., rector of Trinity church in the presence of sixty relatives and friends of the couple. The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of cream colored batiste trimmed with lace and ribbons. She carried bride roses. Miss Edith Baker, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid and wore white silk mulle over pink and carried pink and white asters. Fred Finger, cousin of the groom, acted as best man. After congratulations had been extended, ices and cakes were served. White asters decorated the bride's table. Among the guests present were: Mrs. Rebecca Baker, C. W. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. William Baker, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Fowle, Miss Adelaide Fowle, Mr. and Mrs. Russel Springstead, Miss Carrie Springstead, William Baker, Jr., Mrs. F. C. Hofmann, Miss Elizabeth Hofmann, Mrs. Henry Mazerole, Mrs. Ellen and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanton, St., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stanton, Jr., Miss Sarah Stanton, John Armstrong, Miss E. Casson of this city, and Miss Bessie Cobb of Rochester, Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Fisher of Penn Yan.

CORCORAN - McNERNEY

Miss Bridget D. McNerney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNerney and Patrick Corcoran were married this morning at 10 o'clock at St. Francis DeSales church by the rector, Rev. W. A. McDonald. The bride wore white suisine over white, trimmed with baby Irish and valencienes lace. She wore a white hat with white plumes and carried an arm bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Catherine McNerney, the bride's sister, was gowned in blue suisine with valenciennes lace trimmings. Her hat was white with blue plumes and roses. She carried pink roses. Anthony Corcoran, a brother of the groom, acted as best man. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents at No. 124 Cherry street and a breakfast was served. Twenty-five relatives were present. The tables and house were decorated with pink asters and smilax. Mr. and Mrs. Corcoran left on an afternoon train for an eastern trip. On their return they will reside at No. 177 North Main street.


From Geneva Daily Times 28 September 1908

SEGLERI - MAZZI

Phelps, N. Y. - The marriage of Miss Matilda Mazzi, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mazzi of Phelps and Furanto Segleri of Canandaigua, was solemnized at St. Francis church Saturday. The ceremony was performed by Father Lapham of Rochester. An elaborate wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents to thirty guests, after which Mr. and Mrs. Segleri left for Canandaigua where they will reside.

O'MALLEY - GRODEN

The marriage of Miss Winifred Groden to ex-city Clerk John M. O'Malley took place this morning at 7:45 o'clock at St. Stephen's church in the presence of a number of relatives and intimate friends. Rev. S. V. McPadden, rector of the church, performed the ceremony. The bride wore a traveling suit of blue broadcloth with a hat of the same shade. Miss Lillian Groden, sister of the bride, was the bridesmaid and wore a tailored suit of brown broadcloth and hat to match. Thomas Groden, the bride's brother, acted as best man. The newly married couple left on the 9 o'clock New York Central train for New York and on their return will be at home at No. 95 Mill street.


From Geneva Daily Times 1 October 1908

CLARK - JOHNSTON

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - On Tuesday afternoon at 6 o'clock at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Tiffany on Hibbard avenue, occurred the marriage of Miss Sarah Johnston to Charles M. Clark, both of Clifton Springs. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. J. Maxwell, a retired minister residing here. Only the immediate families witnessed the ceremony. A dainty wedding supper was served and the table decorations were pink and white. The bride was attired in a beautiful blue gown and the groom wore the conventional black. The bride's going away gown was also blue. Mr. and Mrs. Clark left on an evening train for a western trip, after which they will be at home on Pleasant street in this village.

PAGE - SUTHERLAND

Seneca Castle, N. Y. - At 6 o'clock last evening in Canandaigua, at the home of the bride's father, occurred the wedding of Frank Page, second son of ex-Supervisor L. A. Page of Seneca Castle, and Miss Helen Sutherland, only child of Spencer Sutherland of Canandaigua. Only the near friends and relatives were invited. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland and the bride and groom received the guests. The bridesmaid was Miss Croley of Canandaigua. The best man was Charles Furman of New York, a cousin of the groom. The ushers were Fred Cribb of Canandaigua and Edward Munson of Rochester. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ward Mosher of Canandaigua and was with a ring. The bride was beautifully attired in white silk trimmed in white embroidery made princess. The bride received a large number of beautiful and useful gifts. Music was rendered by an orchestra from Rochester, and dainty refreshments were served by Teall. They left on a late train for a short wedding trip, after which they will reside in Rochester.

WILSON - PHELPS

One of the prettiest of the early fall weddings took place last evening at 6 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Mary A. Phelps of No. 423 Castle Heights, when her only daughter, Miss Ethel May Phelps, became the bride of James Kenneth Wilson, of the bacteriological department of the State Experiment Station. Mr. Wilson's former home was in Oklahoma. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Lee Buckles of LaFayette, Ind., an uncle of the bride, who also performed the ceremony at the time of the marriage of the bride's parents. Rev. David H. Craver, pastor of the North Presbyterian church assisted. The bride made a charming picture in her bridal robe of white silk and lace. She wore a tulle veil fastened with lilies of the valley and she carried a large bouquet of lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid was Miss Ethel Regina Lerch, who wore pale yellow silk and carried bride roses. J. Halbot French acted as best man. During the ceremony Miss Edna Dean Lerch softly played appropriate wedding music. After the congratulations a supper was served, there being about 35 guests present. The bride's table was perfectly appointed, being centered with bride roses and asparagus ferns. Silver candle sticks with pink hoods were also used. Smilax and white asters were employed extensively in the decorations about the house. The white pillars between the various rooms were artistically wound with the smilax, as were all of the chandeliers. Festoons of the greens draped all of the windows, making a perfect bower of the green and white. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left on an evening train for a three-weeks Eastern trip. The greater part of the time will be spent in the Catskill Mountains. On their return they will live at the home of the bride's mother.


From Geneva Daily Times 2 October 1908

RINGER - GRIESA

Announcements have been received here of the marriage of Miss Henrietta Griesa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Augustus Griesa of North Cohocton to George E. Ringer of this city. The ceremony took place Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, in the presence of about ninety guests. The young people were attended by Miss Grace Smith of Atlanta and Daniel Day of this city. A wedding supper was served, after which the bride and groom left on a honeymoon trip to New York. the bride was attired in white silk and carried an arm bouquet of roses; the bridesmaid also
wore white silk and carried carnations. After Nov. 1st, Mr. and Mrs. Ringer will be at home at No. 9 Hofmann avenue, this city.

WEST - WHEATON

Mrs. Ida G. Wheaton and Stephen E. West were quietly married last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hickelton of 65 Monroe street. Rev. C. M. Sills, D. D., rector of Trinity church performed the ceremony in the presence of only the relatives and a few immediate friends of the families. Mr. and Mrs. West left on the Black Diamond Express for a Western trip. On their return they will reside on the Richardson farm north of this city.


From Geneva Daily Times 5 October 1908

SANDFORD - PULLEN

John A. Sandford and Miss Elizabeth Pullen, both of Canandaigua, were married Saturday by Rev. J. Scott Ebersole, pastor of the Baptist church of Canandaigua. Mr. and Mrs. Sandford are spending part of this week with their brother, A. L. Sandford, of Maplewood Place, west of this city.


From Geneva Daily Times 8 October 1908

WALTERS - MADDEN

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - On Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at St. Felix Church in this village a very pretty wedding was solemnized when Gottleib Walters, Jr., of Shortsville, formerly of this village, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottleib Walters of this village, was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Madden, daughter of Mrs. P. Madden of this place. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a large number of friends, by Rev. William Byrne, assistant pastor of St. Felix church. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride on Church street. The bride was gowned in white and carried a bouquet of white carnations. She was attended by her sister, Miss Kittie Madden, who was attired in pink. Joseph Walters, a brother of the groom was best man. The bride's traveling dress was of dark blue with hat to match. After a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Walters will be at home to their friends in Shortsville where the groom is engaged in the wagon repairing business.


From Geneva Daily Times 14 October 1908

COURSEY - DEVANEY

A very pretty wedding took place at St. Francis DeSales church when Miss Kathryn Devaney of West avenue became the bride of Thomas J. Coursey of Main street. Rev. Stephen McPadden, rector of St. Stephen's parish, performed the ceremony and read the nuptial mass. The bride was beautifully gowned in white satin cashmere, made empire and entraine, with Renaissance applique, and a white hat trimmed with white ostrich plumes. She carried a white prayer book. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary E. Toole, was becomingly gowned in blue satin cashmere, made empire, and trimmed with creme colored lace applique. She wore a blue hat, with blue ostrich feathers, and also carried a white prayer book. The groom was attended by his brother, John F. Coursey, and the ushers were Eugene Devaney and Thomas McNicholas. A reception was held at the bride's home, 37 West avenue, from 10 to 12 o'clock, and a breakfast was served to the immediate relatives of the bridal party. The house was prettily decorated with smilax throughout. The bride and groom left shortly after noon for an eastern trip. Among the out-of-town guests were Miss Alice Gavin of Penn Yan; Miss Ada Fish, Syracuse; Mrs. Mary Redmond and son, Frank, of Syracuse; Mrs. Thomas Welch, Phelps, and Miss Alice Coughlin, Phelps.


From Geneva Daily Times 15 October 1908

HANLON - SHEEHAN

Clifton Springs, N. Y. - Yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock at St. Felix church in this village occurred a very pretty wedding, when Miss Mamie Sheehan, second daughter of Terrance L. Sheehan and wife, was married to James W. Hanlon, both of this village. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Byrne, in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. The bride was gowned in a very becoming dress of white organdie and carried white bride's roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Elizabeth Sheehan of Dansville, as bridesmaid, who was attired in a gown of light blue mulle, and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Martin W. Hanlon of this village. The bridal party entered the church to the strains of the organ, which was presided over by Miss Mary Donovan. The ushers were William T. Sheehan, a brother of the bride, and George Greene of Canandaigua. The bride's going away gown was of light green broadcloth, with hat to match. Immediately after the ceremony a large reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Kendall street. Mr. and Mrs. Hanlon left on an evening train for an extended western trip, and upon their return they will be at home to their friends on Teft avenue where the groom has a home furnished.


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