Marriage Notices - Page 5



From Geneva Gazette 1 November 1878

WRIGHT - SCOTT

Brilliant Wedding -
On Wednesday evening, Oct. 30, about one hundred and fifty guests assembled at the residence of Mrs. Scott (about three miles south of Phelps), the occasion being the marriage of her daughter, Clara, to Joseph Wright of Seneca.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. G. Carpenter.  Afterwards all the good things which pertain to the marriage feast were brought on in great abundance.  The presents were numerous as well as valuable, and showed that many wished to help the happy couple to start in life.  With the bride we have no acquaintance, but can say of the groom that a more genial whole-souled fellow we know not of.  The happy pair started westward for a bridal tour.   INQUIRER



From Geneva Daily Times 30 April 1902

CAREY - REDMON


Miss Mary Redmon was united in marriage to James F. Carey, at St. Francis de Sales church this morning.  The ceremony took place at 6 o'clock.  The ceremony was said by Rev. Stephen V. McPadden, the assistant pastor.  The groomsman was Clinton S. Long, and the bridesmaid was Miss Nellie Keenan.  Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties were present.  The bride was attired in a gown of light blue silk, trimmed with white lace.  The bridesmaid also wore a blue silk dress, trimmed with white lace.  Following the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the home of the groom in South Main street, where a wedding breakfast was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Carey will reside in Geneva.



From Geneva Daily Times 22 May 1902

KLUE - THORNTON

At the rectory of St. Francis de Sales church last evening the pastor, Rev. W. A. McDonald, united in marriage Joseph Klue, son of Frank Klue and Mina Thornton, daughter of Henry Thornton, both of this city.  They were attended by James Mattison as groomsman and Miss Neva Newkirk bridesmaid.  The couple will reside in this city.



From Geneva Daily Times 3 June 1902

LAWS - DIPPLE


The wedding of George Laws of this city and Georgie Dipple of Lyons takes place this afternoon at the home of the bride in Lyons.  Alfred Dodson and Miss Rebecca Laws, of this city, will attend as groomsman and bridesmaid.



From Geneva Daily Times 10 June 1902

WALSH - MERRIMAN


Cards are out for the marriage of Thomas Walsh of this city to Miss Margaret L. Merriman of Rushville.  The marriage will take place at the home of Mrs. P. T. Merriman of Rushville, June 25.



From Geneva Daily Times 11 June 1902

WOODCOCK - CARROLL

Charles D. Woodcock,
superintendent of the Sunday school of First Baptist church and a well-known business man of this city, was united in marriage at 4 o'clock this afternoon to Miss Nellie Carroll of Penn Yan.  The marriage took place at the home of James Thayre, uncle of the bride, who resides two miles south of Penn Yan.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. Carey Winton of Greensboro, N. C., brother-in-law to the groom.  Benjamin T. Beard of this city acted as best man. After a short trip the young married people will establish their home in this city.  Many of the Geneva friends of the groom attended the wedding.  Part of the Geneva guests, including members of Mr. Woodcock's Bible class, drove to the nuptials in Kelleher & Malone's carry-all.  Among those who drove to Penn Yan were the following:  Rev. and Mrs. Charles DeWoody, Miss Mabel Weeks, Nettie Beamish, Eveline Bacon, Edna Smith, Ruth Pole, Misses Ruby and Elsie Weyburn, and Miss Farwell.



From Geneva Daily Times 19 June 1902

JOHNSON - SPIKE


In the parsonage of First Methodist church, Miss May Spike of this city and Charles E. Johnson of Naples were united in marriage at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. E. Jewell.  After the ceremony, 15 of the relatives and friends of the contracting parties had supper at the parsonage.  The newly-married couple left on the 7:05 o'clock Central-Hudson train for a brief western trip.  Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will establish their home at Naples.



From Geneva Daily Times 19 June 1902

BROWN - GOODWIN


At 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon Miss Leona May Goodwin, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Goodwin of 14 John street, was married to Harvey J. Brown, also of this city.  The ceremony was solemnized at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. Dr. N. B. Remick.  The bride and groom stood under an arch of roses, ferns and smilax.  Miss Erskine acted as ring bearer.  The wedding march was played by Miss Gertrude L. Douglas of Clyde.  After the ceremony supper was served to the small party of guests present.  The bride and groom left on the 8:20 o'clock Central-Hudson train for a week's visit to New York and other eastern cities.  On their return they will reside with the bride's parents.



From Geneva Daily Times 25 June 1902

MURPHY - GRIFFIN


St. Francis de Sales church was the scene of a pretty wedding at 10 o'clock this morning when Miss Mary Griffin of Billsboro was united in marriage to Thomas Murphy of this city.  The wedding ceremony was performed by Very Rev. Dean W. A. McDonald.  Nuptial mass was celebrated.  The bride was attended by Miss Mary O'Neil of this city. The groomsman was Joseph Murphy of Binghamton, brother to the groom.  The ushers were James Griffin and Patrick O'Neil. The bride was attired in a neat suit of light blue Venetian cloth trimmed with cream lace and white silk.  She wore a white hat and carried a shower bouquet of white roses.  The bridesmaid wore a pretty dress of light brown trimmed with applique. She wore a hat to match and carried a bouquet of white roses.  The bridal party left the church to the strains of the wedding march from Lohengrin. They were driven to the home of the bride's parents at Billsboro where a reception was held and a wedding breakfast was served.  The newly-married couple left this afternoon for a brief eastern trip.  Upon their return they will reside in this city.



From Geneva Daily Times 23 June 1902

STEVENS - FRANK


The marriage of Miss Edith M. Frank, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Frank of 249 Lake street, to William W. Stevens of this city is announced to take place at St. Peter's church at 7 o'clock Wednesday evening, July 9.



From Geneva Daily Times 26 June 1902

PRINCE - BORDWELL
   

George H. Prince, who for the last year has been employed as a watchmaker at the store of Moses Small, was united in marriage with Miss Susie M. Bordwell, daughter of Mrs. Frank Bordwell of Brockport, N. Y., at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  The marriage took place at the home of the bride's mother in Brockport.  After a short trip the contracting parties will establish their home in this city.



From Geneva Daily Times 26 June 1902

BEARD - WELCH


A quiet wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the parochial residence of St. Francis de Sales, when Miss Adelaide Welch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Welch of the International Hotel, was married to Roy Beard. The bridesmaid was Miss Louise Welch of Fairport and Dennis F. Murphy acted as best man.  The ceremony was performed in the north parlor of the rectory, and was witnessed by only the members of the families of the contracting parties.  Very Rev. William A. McDonald officiated.  The bride was attired in a travelling suit of broadcloth and carried a bouquet of bride roses. The bridesmaid wore a dress of white satin and carried white carnations.  Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Beard were driven to the depot where they took the 5:33 o'clock train for a bridal trip. They will will visit Chicago, St. Louis and other cities. Mr. and Mrs. Beard will reside in this city.



From Geneva Daily Times 26 June 1902

TOMPKINS - VIELE


The marriage of Miss Anna Mason Viele of this city to Roscoe J. Tompkins of Atlantic City was solemnized at St. Peter's Memorial church at 6:30 o'clock last evening.  The bridal party entered the church to the strains of a wedding march rendered by Miss Mary Hayward.  The maid of honor was Miss Edna M. Evans of Scranton, Pa.  The matron of honor was Mrs. Edwin B. Cornell of Owego.  The bride was gowned in white silk gauze over white taffeta en train and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. She also wore a veil secured by a fillet of roses.  The maid of honor, Miss Evans, wore white Persian lawn over pink, trimmed with pink and white ribbons and lace.  The matron of honor, Mrs. Cornell, work a neat gown of pink satin trimmed with chiffon and pearls.  The flower girls, little Gladys Austin and Elsie Viele, sister to the bride, were gowned alike in dainty frocks of organdie and carried baskets of pink and white roses.  The wedding ceremony was said by Rev. Dr. John B. Hubbs.  The bridal party left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march.  They were driven to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Giles F. Viele, 60 Sherrill street, where a reception was held and a wedding supper was served to relatives and invited friends.  Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins were the recipients of many beautiful and costly gifts, a set of cut glass, a china tea set, furniture, bric-a-brack and several checks.  The newly married couple left for a brief wedding trip on the 10:20 o'clock Lehigh Valley train.  Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins will be at home after September first in the Arnold apartments, Atlantic City. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Tompkins of this city, and is head clerk at the Marlborough hotel, Atlantic City.



From Geneva Daily Times 14 July 1902

QUINLAN - FINN

The marriage of Miss Ella Finn and Michael Quinlan was solemnized at St. Francis de Sales church this morning.  The wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Stephen V. McPadden.  The bride was attended by Miss Mary Gormaldy. The groomsman was Peter Reddy.  The bride wore a gown of drab-colored Venetian cloth, trimmed with cream lace.  The bridesmaid was attired in a suit of navy blue, trimmed with white lace.  Following the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the home of the bride's mother in Evans street, where a wedding breakfast was served.  Mr. and Mrs. Quinlan left on the 7:45 o'clock Central-Hudson train for a brief western trip.  They will reside in this city.



From Geneva Daily Times 14 July 1902

THOMPSON - SCOTNEY


Miss Anna Scotney of this city and H. A. Thompson of Churchville were married at high noon yesterday at Niagara Falls. The marriage occurred at the parsonage of the Niagara Falls Methodist church.  The newly-married couple will reside at Churchville.



From Geneva Gazette 21 March 1879

WILSON - LEWIS


Married, at the residence of the bride's father in Gorham, March 12th, 1879, by the Rev. N. S. Lowrie, Mr. Bert Wilson of Seneca to Miss Maud, youngest daughter of J. G. and Ellen Lewis.



From Geneva Daily Times 12 August 1902

STEVELY - HARFORD


The marriage of Miss Maud Edna Harford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Harford of this city to Thomas E. Stevely, of Watkins, will occur at the home of the bride's parents on Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.



From Geneva Daily Times 2 September 1902

WAY - McDONNELL


Miss Mary T. McDonnell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McDonnell of the Reed road, was united in marriage to W. R. Way, now of Columbia, S. C., and formerly of this city, at 9 o'clock this morning, in St. Francis de Sales church. Rev. S. V. McPadden officiated.  Miss Catherine E. McDonnell, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and W. E. Mullins of St. Albans, Vt., was best man.  The bride wore a gown of white lawn, trimmed with lace and ribbons.  The bridesmaid's dress was of gray nun's veiling, trimmed with cream applique.  After the ceremony the bridal party was driven to the home of the bride's parents, where a wedding breakfast was served.  Only the members of the immediate families were present.  Mr. and Mrs. Way left on the 1:32 o'clock Central-Hudson train for Albany and New York.  After a short stay in the northern cities they will go to Charleston, S. C., for a short stay, and thence to Columbia, S. C., where they will establish their home.



From Geneva Daily Times 4 September 1902

ARCHER - RUTHERFORD


Lottie M. Rutherford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rutherford, of 61 Cortland street, was united in marriage to Harry B. Archer at 9 o'clock Thursday evening, Aug. 28.  As Mr. Archer's vacation as clerk in the post-office did not begin until this week, the marriage was kept a profound secret until today.  The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, in the presence of only the immediate families and a few friends.  The ceremony was performed, in the absence of Rev. George C. Baner, the pastor of the bride, by Rev. C. E. Perkins, of Keosauqua, Iowa.  Last Saturday night the newly-married couple departed for a short western trip.  They will return to this city Sunday next, and will reside at the home of the bride's parents. On Wednesday, Sept. 10, Mr. and Mrs. Rutherford will give a reception in honor of the newly-married couple.



From Geneva Daily Times 4 September 1902

CAMPBELL - TILLS


A home wedding that had a number of unusually charming features occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin R. Tills, on the Pre-emption road, at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  The occasion was the marriage of their daughter, Miss Caroline Amelia Tills, to William Newton Campbell.  The ceremony was said by Rev. Dr. J. B. Hubbs, rector of St. Peters church. The bridal couple stood under an arch of roses, carnations, evergreens and smilax.  The parlors had been attractively decorated, and the entire dwelling was suggestive of a bower of flowers.  The bride was gowned in white Persian lawn and carried white roses.  Her sister, Miss Ida May Tills, was bridesmaid.  She wore pink and carried pink roses. William Tills, brother to the bride was best man.  Guests were present from San Francisco, Seneca Falls and Buffalo.  When the impressive Episcopal wedding ceremony had been said and the bridal couple had received the congratulations of their friends, they departed for a ten-days' trip in the east.  On their return they will reside in a new dwelling west of this city.  The groom will be employed at White Springs farm.



From Geneva Daily Times September 5 1902

SMITH - IRETON


Miss Mary Olivia Ireton and Floyd Burt Smith, both of this city, were married at the rectory of St. Peter's church at 8 o'clock last evening, by Rev. Dr. J. B. Hubbs.  Because of a bereavement in the family of the bride, the wedding was quiet, and the contracting parties were unattended.  The bride was gowned in white organdie trimmed with lace, with hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside at 44 Main street, this city.  The groom is a well-known plumber employed by William Wilson.



From Geneva Daily Times 13 September 1902

LIGHT - ALLEN


The marriage of Miss Theresa O. Allen, daughter of Mrs. James K. Bagg, of this city, to Warren Bliss Light, of Dunkirk, is announced to take place at Dunkirk on Wednesday, Sept. 17.



From Geneva Daily Times 20 September 1902

KEYES - WIDMER


Harry W. Keyes of Sayre, formerly of this city, was married to Miss Emma Widmer of Naples on Wednesday evening, Sept. 17.  The groom was born and reared in this city and resided here until a year ago, when he entered the employ of the Lehigh Valley railroad.  Arthur Keyes, of this city, acted as groomsman and Miss Lena Widmer, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid.  Mrs. S. J. Keyes of this city attended the ceremonies. The newly-married couple will reside in Sayre.



From Ontario County Journal 26 January 1877

SMITH - GILLETT

John Smith of West Bloomfield and Miss Delia Gillett of the same place, were married last Thursday at Canandaigua. Best wishes extended to John and Mrs. Smith.  We hope they may live to see future generations rise up and call them blessed.



From Ontario County Journal 23 November 1877

STAPES - FIERO


Reed's Corners, N. Y. - Married, in Canandaigua, on Tuesday evening, Nov. 13, 1877, by Rev. Ave. Hemingway, Esq., (according as report hath it), Mr. Charles Stapes, of Gorham, to Mrs. Emma Fiero of ditto.  Congratulations and lager beer were tendered to the happy groom by those who love beer, and drink it regardless of the influence of the "reform club." Now Charlie is a farmer and will undoubtedly be found hereafter attending closely to his occupation, and leave the noisy street with its humdrum of business to itself.  



From Ontario County Journal 4 January 1878

MOSS - FONDA


Reed's Corners, N. Y. - Another of those occasions which will sometimes happen, in which by the aid of a third party, two souls are united into one, blessed and made happy, occurred last week Thursday.  Rev. N. S. Lowrey united in wedlock Mr. Byron Moss of Hoboken, and Miss Minnie Fonda of Gorham, and the glad couple started that day for New York, where they were to remain a few days, and then settle in Hoboken.



From Geneva Daily Times 30 September 1902

MERIDETH - THORNTON


Word was received here today that Miss Genevieve A. Thornton and William Meredith, who left this city on Tuesday morning, Sept. 6, were married and are living in Louisville, Ky.



From Geneva Daily Times 1 October 1902

SPILLANE - O'MALLEY


Miss Lillian O'Malley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael O'Malley, of this city, and John Spillane were married at St. Francis de Sales church at 10 o'clock this morning.  The ceremony was performed by Very Rev. W. A. McDonald. A nuptial mass was celebrated.  The wedding was quiet, only the relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties being present. The bride was attired in a dove colored gown, trimmed with lace.  She wore a picture hat of pink and white and carried bridal roses. The bridesmaid, Miss May O'Malley, wore flowered pink silk, with a picture hat of white and green. W. A. Riley and M. E. O'Brien were the ushers.  Prof. Huerter presided at the organ.  Following a reception at the residence of the bride's parents, 11 North street, Mr. and Mrs. Spillane started on a wedding journey to Cleveland and Detroit.  They will be absent about a week.  They will reside at 17 North Main street, this city.



From Geneva Daily Times 7 October 1902

HARDING - BUCKLEY

McCOY - FLANNIGAN


There were two weddings at St. Francis de Sales church this morning.  The first, at 9:45 o'clock, was that of Miss Abbie Buckley and John S. Harding, both of this city.  The ceremony was performed by Very Rev. W. A. McDonald, with nuptial mass.  The bridesmaid was Miss Bridget Mahany; the best man was J.  R. O'Brien.  The ushers were Thomas Malone, John Barron, T. C. McNichols and Patrick Casey.  The bride was attired in cream silk with a veil of tulle.  She carried bridal roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in light blue silk and carried pink roses.  A wedding breakfast followed the ceremony. It was served at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Buckley, 29 West avenue.  Mr. and Mrs. Harding started westward later on their wedding journey.



The second ceremony was performed by Rev. W. A. McDonald at 10:30 o'clock this morning.  The contracting parties were Miss Maude E. Flannigan and Charles McCoy, both of this city. A nuptial mass was celebrated.  Miss Kate Keleher was bridesmaid and William McDonough was best man.  The ushers included John Reddy, Jeremiah Keleher, Thomas Welch and John Kerrigan. The bride wore a traveling suit of light green, with hat to match.  The bridesmaid wore pale blue, with a hat to match.  Mr. and Mrs. McCoy started eastward on their wedding journey at 11:20 o'clock.



From Geneva Daily Times 15 October 1902

KING - JOHNSON


Miss Nellie Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Johnson, will be married at 5 o'clock this afternoon to Colvin King. The wedding takes place at the home of the bride's parents, 105 Cherry street.  Rev. Dr. N. B. Remick will officiate. The wedding will be a quiet one.  Only the immediate friends of the contracting parties will be present.  Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. King will leave on the 7:15 o'clock Fall Brook train for Williamsport and Muncy, Pa., where they will be for two weeks.  Miss Johnson  has been bookkeeper for the Geneva Coal Company for several years past, and the groom is a well-known employe of the G. W. S. F. & C. L. T. Company.



From Geneva Daily Times 16 October 1902

BRENNAN - COPPINGER

The marriage of Miss Margaret Coppinger to William J. Brennan, both of this city, will take place in St. Francis de Sales church at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning next.



From Geneva Daily Times 18 October 1902

MURRAY - TRACEY


The banns of marriage of John E. Murray, the popular base ball player of this city, and Miss Mamie Tracey, also of this city, were published in St. Francis de Sales church yesterday.  The wedding will take place one week from Wednesday next.



From Geneva Daily Times 29 October 1902

KANE - DE BOTT


Miss Minnie Kane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kane of 194 North street, and Jacob DeBott, also of this city, were married at the parochial residence at 3 o'clock this afternoon by Very W. A. McDonald, pastor of St. Francis de Sales church. The ceremony was very quiet and was witnessed only by the immediate relatives of the contracting parties.  Mr. DeBott is well-known in the political and business life of Geneva.  The bride is well-known in social circles.  Mr. and Mrs. DeBott will reside in this city.



From Geneva Daily Times 14 November 1902

PRUE - LEESON


Miss Charlotte Leeson and William Prue, both of this city, were married at the residence of the bride's sister in Powers alley last evening by Rev. J. H. Caughn.  A wedding supper was served after the ceremony.



From Geneva Daily Times 17 November 1902

TEFFT - YOST


The marriage at Penn Yan on Nov. 7 of Floyd Tefft of Geneva to Arline Belle Yost of Waterloo is announced. Rev. D. Henry Palmer officiated.



From Geneva Daily Times 21 November 1902

BENTLEY - NEWPORT


Miss Charlotte Newport and William T. Bentley, both of this city, were married Tuesday evening last by Rev. John H. Caughn at the residence of the groom.  The ceremony was followed by a reception. A collation was served.



From Geneva Daily Times 26 November 1902

ATKINSON - GREEN


Miss Janette I. Green, well-known in social circles of this city and long a member of St. Cecilia's choir of Trinity church, was married at 5:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon to Allen A. Atkinson of Seneca Falls. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's aunt, Mrs. W. J. Barron, 9 Cortland street.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. C. M. Sills, D. D. Miss Lillian Primps was bridesmaid and D. W. Barron was best man. Following the ceremony, the immediate friends sat down to a wedding supper. The couple left on the 7:10 o'clock Lehigh Valley train for Detroit.  On their return they will reside in Seneca Falls.



MOYLAN - CONNELL

Miss Mary Connell was married to James F. Moylan at 7 o'clock this morning at St. Francis de Sales church. Rev. S. V. McPadden, assistant pastor of the parish, officiated.  They went to Elmira and other places in the southern tier on their wedding journey.  On their return they will live in this city.



BENN - LONG

Miss Rose B. Long, of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Long, and William Benn of Phelps were married at St. Francis de Sales church at 10 o'clock this morning by Very Rev. Dean W. A. McDonald.  Miss Marion Long, sister to the bride, and Leo Long, a brother, were bridesmaid and best man, respectively.  The bride and bridesmaid were attired in brown traveling gowns with  hats to match.  There was a reception at the residence of the bride's parents, at Exchange and Jackson streets, after the ceremony.  Guests were present from Phelps, Waterloo and Seneca Falls.  Mr. and Mrs. Benn will start on their wedding journey this evening.  They will reside in Phelps.



From Geneva Daily Times 4 December 1902

DUSENBURY - NEAL


At 6 o'clock this evening will occur the marriage of W. Wallace Dusenbury, of this city, to Miss Elizabeth B. Neal, of Honeoye Falls. The wedding will occur at the home of the bride's parents, in Honeoye Falls.  Rev. Mr. Fennell, pastor of the Presbyterian church at that place, will perform the ceremony.  Only the family and immediate friends of the couple will be present.  Following a brief wedding journey, Mr. and Mrs. Dusenbury will come to this city.  Mrs. Dusenbury will not take up a permanent residence here until next spring, however, when they will begin housekeeping.  The groom is a member of the firm of Dusenbury & Conniff, the well-known shoe merchants of this city.  The bride is well-known in social circles at Honeoye Falls.



CHURCHILL - PARKER

Miss Bessie May Parker, daughter of Mrs. H. W. Sargent of this city, and Louis M. Churchill of Brantford, Ont., were married at the residence of Rev. Charles DeWoody, pastor of First Baptist church, last evening.  The ceremony was to have been performed at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Sargent, but owing to the illness of Mrs. Sargent, the arrangements were changed.  Mr. and Mrs. Churchill will reside in Brantford.



From Geneva Daily Times 18 December 1902

PAGE - VROOMAN


Several Genevans attended the marriage of Miss Lena O. Vrooman of Phelps to John Allen Page of Seneca Castle, at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon.  The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Vrooman of Phelps.  The groom is a son of Levi A. Page, county superintendent of the poor.  The house was decorated with evergreens, holly and carnations.  Rev. Mr. Sanford of Seneca Castle assisted by Rev. A. C. Cornell, performed the ceremony.  Mr. and Miss Page, brother and sister of the groom, acted as best man and maid of honor, respectively.  The bride was attired in a gown of white lansdowne, trimmed with chiffon, pearls and white applique.  Following the ceremony, the 100 guests sat down to a supper served by Caterer Ridley of Newark.  After the supper the bride and groom left for a short western trip. On their return they will reside at Phelps. The guests present from Geneva were Mr. and Mrs. Joel Page, Joel Page, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Ottley.



From Geneva Daily Times 31 December 1902

AIKENS - MOUNTAIN

A pretty wedding took place last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Mountain of North Wadsworth street. The contracting parties were their only daughter, Emma, to Robert A. Aikens, also of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. B. Hubbs, D. D., in the presence of the immediate relatives of the bride and groom.  The bride was attired in a traveling suit of blue broadcloth.  She carried a shower of white carnations.  She was attended by Miss Sadie Aikens of Waterloo, sister of the groom.  E. Harris attended the groom.  The house was tastefully decorated with holly entwined with the colors of the bride, which were blue and white.  The bridal party left amid showers of rice and old shoes for a wedding journey to Buffalo and the west.  The bride was the recipient of several handsome presents.



From Ontario County Journal 19 April 1878

STEWARD - NOBLES

East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Married, in this village, Thursday, April 11th, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. J. P. Skeele, Mr. Samuel Steward to Miss Franc Nobles, all of this place.  The happy pair went to Shortsville, where Mr. Steward had a cage all ready for his bird.



From Ontario County Journal 26 April 1878

TOOMEY - GAUGERTY

Victor, N. Y. - Last Tuesday, the 23d inst., Michale Toomey and Bridget Gaugerty, both of this place, were married by Rev. Wm. Hughes.  Their many friends join in wishing them a pleasant and happy future.



From Ontario County Journal 10 May 1878

STUBBS - ARMSTRONG


Victor, N. Y. - Miss Ella Armstrong and Mr. George Stubbs were married Wednesday, May 1st, at the residence of Mr. Hiram Ladd.  Rev. Thomas Borden officiated.  A large circle of friends wish them prosperity and happiness.



From Ontario County Journal 2 August 1878

HAYES - BARRY

Married, at St. Bridget's, last Monday morning, Rev. William Hughes officiating, Mr. Bartholomew Hayes to Miss Mary Barry, all of this place.



From Geneva Gazette 16 January 1880

SAYRE - BACON

The Phelps Citizen chronicles the marriage, Jan. 8th, of Mr. Wellington I. Sayre to Miss Nora Bacon, both of Phelps, Rev. W. B. Edson of Clifton Springs officiating. A large party was present at the ceremony with happy wishes for the wedded pair who begin married life under favorable auspices.



From Ontario County Journal 1 March 1889

BOWERMAN - ALLEN

Farmington, N. Y. - Last Wednesday evening occurred the wedding of Mrs. Josie B. Allen of Farmington to Lyman S. Bowerman of Victor. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John Cline. Many beautiful and useful presents were given the happy bride and groom by their generous friends and relatives, and each wished them a long life attended with heaven's choicest blessings.



From Geneva Daily Times 4 October 1897

LEONARD - SIGLAR


This evening at 5 o'clock, the marriage of Miss Bessie Siglar to Albert Leonard will take place at the home of the bride on Grove street. The wedding is to be a quiet one, as only the special friends of the family are to be present. Rev. James H. Ballou of the Universalist church will perform the ceremony and Miss Mable Leonard will act as bridesmaid. After the wedding supper, the bride and groom will take the 7:45 train on the Lehigh road for Philadelphia to be gone two weeks. Miss Siglar and Mr. Leonard are well known here, and all their friends will wish them happiness in their new relations.



From Geneva Daily Times 6 October 1897

GILBERT - O'CONNORS

John Gilbert of this city and Miss Nettie O'Connors of Rochester were united in marriage by Rev. Father Farron at Saint Mary's church, Rochester, on Monday, September 27th, at 8 o'clock in the evening. Miss Lizzie Concannon was bridesmaid and Murray Gilbert, brother of the groom, was best man.



From Geneva Daily Times 30 December 1897

WILLIAMS - WHEELER

A very pretty wedding took place last evening at 7:30 o'clock at the home of F. C. Howell on Genesee street, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Mary S. Wheeler of this city to Mr. Benjamin Williams of Tottenville, Staten Island. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. William Clarke, rector of Trinity church, Seneca Falls. F. C. Howell, the brother-in-law of the bride, gave the bride away. The maid of honor was Miss Mary Wood of Albany, and the best man was Charles Wheeler of Geneva, the bride's brother. The bride wore a handsome gown of white satin with pearl trimmings and carried a bouquet of bride's roses and white carnations. The maid of honor wore yellow brocaded satin, and carried roses and carnations of the same color. Refreshments were served by Caterer Isenman of Seneca Falls. The parlor of the house was prettily and tastefully decorated with flowers. A screen formed of holly and cedar adorned with carnations hid the musicians from view. About forty guests were present, including the following from out-of-town: Miss Wood, Albany; Miss Gussie White, Rochester, Mrs. and Mrs. M. P. Howell, Rochester; Miss Blaine, Ithaca; Miss Jennie Howell, Rochester; Mr. and Mrs. Barto, Sing Sing. After the wedding supper, the bride and groom, sped by the best wishes of their friends, took the 10:30 Central Hudson train for a short trip west. On their return the newly wedded couple will take up their residence at the home of the groom in Tottenville.



From Ontario County Chronicle 3 April 1901

BROWNING - REED


Manchester, N. Y. -
A very pretty home wedding occurred Thursday afternoon at six o'clock when Miss Adeline, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Reed, was united in marriage with Robert Browning of Palmyra, at the home of the bride's parents on State street. The wedding was very exclusive, only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present. The parlor in which the nuptials were performed was beautifully decorated with evergreens. Rev. G. A. Baldwin, pastor of the M. E. church, performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a neat fitting traveling suit of light gray cashmere and carried white roses. Following the wedding ceremony, a sumptuous wedding supper was served, after which the newly wedded couple departed for the east on the midnight train where they will spend sometime with friends in eastern cities. On their return they will take up their residence in Palmyra where they will be at home to their friends after May first.



From Ontario County Chronicle 10 April 1901

BAKER - COOPER

Phelps, N. Y. - Charles K. Baker and Miss Emma Cooper were married Wednesday afternoon at the home of the bride, south of Oaks Corners. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. W. Maier in the presence of only a few intimate friends and relatives.



From Ontario County Chronicle 17 April 1901

HILLS - HUFF

Shortsville, N. Y. - A quiet wedding occurred Thursday last at the home of the Huff sisters here when Miss Lula Huff was married to Dwight Hills. Both the bride and groom are well known here. Mr. and Mrs. Hills will reside in Auburn, close to copper John, but Mr. Huff will be employed by D. M. Osburn & Co. Miss Lula has conducted a millinery parlor for several years. They were both school mates here years ago, and have known each other well. We hope they will have health, wealth, and a long and happy life.



From Ontario County Chronicle 1 May 1901

STEMPLE - MEHLENBACKER

Bristol Springs, N. Y. - John Stemple and Miss Estella Mehlenbacker, both of this place, were married in Rochester, Monday, April 22. Congratulations.



From Ontario County Chronicle 8 May 1901

NORMANLY - BURNS

Manchester, N. Y. - Miss Lena Burns, who has made her home in this village for several years, was united in marriage on Wednesday to Thomas Normanly of Batavia, the wedding taking place at Fairport in the presence of only the immediate relatives. After a short wedding tour, the happy couple will make Batavia their home, where the groom is engaged in business.



From Ontario County Chronicle 29 May 1901

ORSCHAL - TURNER

Manchester, N. Y. -
A pretty home wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Turner, at which time their eldest daughter, Caroline, was united in marriage with Arthur Orschal. The ceremony was performed by Almerin Dunham, J. P., who is an uncle of the bride. The bride was prettily attired in a neat fitting suit of pearl gray, and only the immediate relatives were present. After spending their honeymoon in Pennsylvania, they will be at home to their friends after June 15.



From Victor Herald 19 May 1899

ALLEN - HOAG


Farmington, N. Y. - Lewis F. Allen of this town launched off into matrimonial life the 12th. He married Miss Marion Hoag of Macedon Center. They were united in the holy bonds at the home of the bride. Rev. J. E. Neil of Macedon Center performed the ceremony.



From Victor Herald 9 June 1899

WELLS - HUMPHREY

A pretty wedding occurred last evening at six o'clock, when Miss Charlotte E., daughter of Mr. L. E. Humphrey, was united in marriage to Mr. Isaac S. Wells, at the home of the bride's father. The wedding was attended by only the immediate friends and relatives who gathered in the south parlor where the ceremony was performed by the Rev. F. M. Cole. The house was tastefully decorated, green and white being the prevailing colors. Elizabeth Humphrey, niece of the bride, acted as flower girl, preceding the bride and groom, and the wedding march from "Lohengrin" was played by Mr. Otis L. Humphrey, of Honeoye Falls. Following the ceremony, a dainty supper was served under the supervision of Mrs. Anna McCann of this village, after which Mr. and Mrs. Wells left at eight o'clock for an extended eastern trip.



From Victor Herald 30 June 1899

UNDERHILL - McINERNEY

A marriage, which has just been announced but which occurred some weeks ago, was that of Miss Mary McInerney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McInerney of East Victor, and William Penn Underhill, also of East Victor. It is stated that a Presbyterian clergyman at the county seat tied the knot.



From Victor Herald 7 July 1899

WOOD - BENNETT

North Bloomfield, N. Y. - Worden Wood and Miss Pearl Bennett, two of our well-known young people, were united in marriage Wednesday at ten o'clock. They left on the 12:10 train for a brief tour, after which they will reside in this place. Many congratulations.



From Victor Herald 15 September 1899

JENNINGS - RAWLINGS


A quiet wedding occurred at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Rawlings, two miles west of Honeoye Falls, at 7:30 Thursday evening, when their daughter, Miss Nellie, and Charles Jennings of this village were married. Only the near relatives of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. A. H. Mellin of St. John's Episcopal Church, Honeoye Falls. George Gilman of Lima acted as best man, and Miss Edith Jennings, a sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. After a brief trip the young couple will make their future home in Victor.



From Victor Herald 22 September 1899

CUMMINGS - QUINN


East Bloomfield, N. Y. - Wednesday, September 20, at Lima, in St. Rose's Church, occurred the marriage of Miss Mary Quinn of Lima to Thomas Cummings of East Bloomfield.



From Victor Herald 29 September 1899

MARCHANT - WRIGHT


John G. Marchant and Miss Agnes Wright, both of this town, were united in marriage at the residence of D. L. Covill in this village, on Thursday about one o'clock, Rev. H. F. Ellinwood officiating the Episcopal service being used as the contracting parties were both members of the Church of England. The wedding refreshments were furnished by Mrs. D. L. Covill and prepared by our popular caterer, Mrs. Anna McCann, which is an assurance that nothing was overlooked or neglected. The ceremony was witnessed by a small but select party of friends, among whom were Mr. Marchant's brother and wife from Macedon; Mrs. Cranston and Mrs. Lighthouse of Rochester. The newly married couple were the recipients of a number of useful presents, among which was a set of dishes from Mrs. Covill's Sunday School class in Rochester, of which the bride was a member before coming to Victor. Mr. and Mrs. Marchant took the 3:40 train west, accompanied by many of their friends to the station, with manifestations of good will and wishes usual on such occasions.



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