The Cortland Democrat

1886

1 Jan 1886

Hymeneal. Last Wednesday evening, December 30th, No. 71, East Court street, was the scene of one of those happy events where two hearts resolve to unite their destinies and enter "hand in hand" upon the matrimonial voyage of life. The contracting parties were Miss May CARSON and Mr. J. H. TALMADGE, of this village. Rev. Dr. WILBOR, of the Methodist church, officiated, and drew up the agreement and "tied the knot" in a handsome, substantial, and imposing manner. After the twain were regularly but emphatically made "one," and they had received the congratulations of the many friends present, wedding cake was distributed among them quite freely, which they ate with a relish. The bridal gifts were numerous, useful, and ornamental. The happy couple took the south bound train, and will be absent about a week, when they will return to this place with the expectation of making it their future home. The bride is a beautiful, vivacious, and accomplished young lady, and the groom has done well in "taking to himself" one of Cortland's fair daughters.

Married. ALLEN - BOICE - In Lapeer, N.Y., at the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 24, 1885, by the Rev. J. B. DRAKE, Mr. Freeman A. ALLEN, of Dryden, N.Y., to Miss Lucy BOICE.

Married. CALDWELL - BABCOCK - In Cortland, N.Y., at the residence of Mr. Edgar P. HOLDRIDGE, Dec. 25, 1885, by the Rev. George H. BRIGHAM, Hon. A. B. CALDWELL, of Arlington, Reno Co., Kansas, (formerly of Homer, N.Y.) to Miss Anna E. BABCOCK, of this village, daughter of Sam'l BABCOCK, Esq., of Fredericksburgh, Va., and late of Homer.

Married. COURTRIGHT - WIGHT- In Flemingville, N.Y., at the Methodist parsonage, Dec. 23, 1885, by the Rev. Mr. SHEPHERD, Mr. James B. COURTRIGHT to Miss Cora M. Dunning WIGHT, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. WIGHT, all of Weltonville, Tioga Co., formerly of Blodgett's Mills, N.Y.

Married. PERRY - BANJAMIN - In DeRuyter, N.Y., at the residence of Mr. Frank PERRY, Dec. 22, '85, by Elder T. FISHER, Mr. William J. PERRY, of Truxton, N.Y., to Miss Jennie E. BENJAMIN, of DeRuyter, N.Y.

Married. WHEELER - DAVIS - In North Pitcher, N.Y., at the residence of the bride's father, J. M. DAVIS, Dec. 24, 1885, by the Rev. O. W. WEBSTER, Mr. Romeo WHEELER, of Cortland, N.Y., to Miss Minnie DAVIS.

Married. WILSON - WADSWORTH - At the residence of the bride, Dec. 24, '85, by the Rev. D. B. GRANT, of McGrawville, Mr. Eddie WILSON, of Truxton, N.Y., to Miss Jennie WALSWORTH [sic], of Solon, N.Y.

8 Jan 1886

Married. BUMPUS - DELLOW - In Marathon, N.Y., at the residence of Wm. DELLOW, Dec. 23, 1885, by the Rev. J. L. RACE, Henry A. BUMPUS, of DeRuyter, N.Y., to Miss Hettie M. DELLOW.

Married. JENNINGS - SPENCER - In Marathon, N.Y., at the home of the bride, Dec. 30, 1885, by the Rev. J. L. RACE, Andrew M. JENNINGS, of Lapeer, N.Y., to Miss Jullia A. SPENCER.

Married. KIESEWETTER - GOODELLE - In Vesper, N.Y., at the home of the bride's parents, Dec. 30, 1885, by the Rev. E. S. MORRIS, of Tully, P. Hugo KEISEWETTER [sic], M.D., of Scott, N.Y., to Miss Emma J. GOODELLE.

Virgil. We notice the marriage on Christmas of Miss Nettie TERPENNING, adopted daughter of Dea. Levi TERPENNING, to Mr. Ambrose JOHNSON, ceremony by Rev. M. HARRISON.

Taylor. "Cupid's darts" seem to be flying thick and fast in this vicinity, of late.
Jackson FOX took unto himself a partner for life, Dec. 23rd, in the person of Miss Mary HOLLENBECK of Cuyler.

Wednesday Dec. 30th, Mr. Charles KINGSBURY and Miss Cicely MARK were made one by Rev. Chas. HAYNES, at Fabius. Charley is happy and greets his friends with a pleasant smile.

John LADD, the young lad of Brookfield, found New Year's day, in all probability, the happiest day of his life, for upon that day, he and Mrs. Amanda OLIVER were united in marriage. Thus in one day he has taken the responsibility of caring for a wife and five small children.

January 1st, a large number of friends and relatives gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. ROGERS to witness the marriage of their daughter Eleanor, to Mr. Ned C. ROCKWELL. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. J. OWEN. The presents were many and varied. We extend our congratulations to the happy couple.

15 Jan 1886

Married. HALAY - RICHARDS - At Virgil, N.Y., Jan. 2, 1886, by Rev. George HARRISON, Mr. Vader HALAY to Miss Deet RICHARDS, all of Virgil.

Married. DWIGHT - COON - In Lincklaen, January 6, 1886, by Eld. E. A. POOLE, Mr. P. L. DWIGHT, of Cincinnatus and Miss Ettie COON, of Lincklaen.

Married. GRANT - WHEELER - In Norwich, Dec. 30, 1885, Mr. Ransom GRANT, and Mrs. Hattie A. WHEELER, both of Cincinnatus.

Married. ROCKWELL - ROGERS- At the residence of the bride's parents in Taylor, N.Y., Jan. 1, 1886, Mr. Ned C. ROCKWELL, and Miss Eleanor ROGERS, both of Taylor.

Married. KINGSBURY - MARK - At the M. E. parsonage in Fabius, N.Y., Dec. 30, 1885, by Rev. Charles HAYNES, Mr. Charles KINGSBURY and Miss Cicely MARK, both of Union Valley.

Married. FULLER - CLARK - In Homer, Dec. 23, 1885, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. A. CLARK, parents of the bride, by the Rev. Wm. A. ROBINSON, of Homer, Mr. Eugene H. UNDERWOOD and Miss Mary L. STOKER, both of East Scott. [sic: obviously some sort of typographical error!]

Married. LONG - O'BRIEN - Dec. 30, 1885, Mr. John LONG, of Preble, and Miss Maggie O'BRIEN.

Married. JOHNSON - TERPENNING - In Virgil, Dec. 25th, 1885, by Rev. George HARRISON, Mr. Ambrose JOHNSON and Miss Nettie TERPENNING.

Married. NIX - KENNEDY - In St. Mary's Catholic church, Cortland, N.Y., on Dec. 30th, 1885, by Rev. Father McLOGHLIN, Mr. Jas. NIX and Miss Julia KENNEDY, both of this place.

Married. NIVER - BIGSBY - In Homer, N.Y., Jan. 1, 1886, by Rev. J. L. ROBERTSON, Charles H. NIVER, of Cortland, N.Y., and Carrie A. BIGSBY of Homer, N.Y.

Married. TRYON - BLOOMER - At the parsonage in Harford, Dec. 26, 1885, by the Rev. O. F. LEGGE, William F. TRYON, of Lapeer, and Nettie BLOOMER, of Virgil.

Married. WILCOX - BAILEY - In McLean, Jan. 1886, by the Rev. S. P. WAY, Mr. Charles E. WILCOX and Miss Nora R. BAILEY, both of Virgil, N.Y.

Married. MILLER - BARBER - At the residence of William COCHRAN near Glen Haven, N.Y., Jan. 5, 1886, by Rev. F. O. BURDICK, Mr. LaFayette Hise[?] MILLER to Miss Alzina Lucinda BARBER, of Scott, N.Y.

Married. NYE - FOSTER - In Homer, Jan. 6, 1886, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John FOSTER, parents of the bride, by Rev. Wm. A. ROBINSON, Mr. Millard S. NYE, of Cortland, and Miss Anna E. FOSTER, of Homer.

15 Jan 1886

Married. RADWAY - ACKERMAN - In Truxton, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1886, by Rev. A. J. LYON, Fred A. RADWAY, of Otisco, and Nellie J. ACKERMAN, of Truxton.

Married. WATERS - HAIGHT - By Rev. A. J. LYONS, Jan. 7, 1886, Wm. WATERS, and Florence HAIGHT, both of East Homer.

Married. JENNINGS - SPENCER - At the residence of Ezra LATHROP, Marathon, Dec. 30, 1885, by Rev. J. L. RACE, Andrew M. JENNINGS, of Lapeer, and Julia SPENCER, of Marathon.

Married. BUMPUS - DELLOW - At the home of the bride, Dec. 25, 1885, by Rev. J. L. RACE, Henry A. BUMPUS, of DeRuyter, and Hattie DELLOW, of Marathon.

McGrawville. Mr. John WITHEY and Miss Addie McELHENY were married on Wednesday of last week.

Mr. Dewitt FREEMAN and Miss Mary VanBUSKIRK were married at Groton on Friday last.

22 Jan 1886

Marathon. Willie BROOKS the gentlemanly clerk in L. C. Ball's dry goods establishment, was married to Mrs. Esther A. LEACH, last Wednesday. Rev. Asa BROOKS, father of the groom, performed the ceremony. We congratulate Willie and hope his new venture may prove the most successful of his life.

Her First Husband Bobs Up.
A Syracuse Young Man Finds His Wife Doesn't Belong to Him.
From Syracuse Standard Jan. 18.     Highland FOREY, an intelligent young man of 26, lives at his mother's home, No. 314 Irving street. About two years ago he met Josie CORL, a pretty girl of about 20, whose home is in Homer. Before strangers she is said to have a demure and rather winning way, and young Forey's acquaintance with her ripened into something more than friendship. He was employed by the Bankers & Merchants Telegraph Company, and it soon became his custom to go to Homer on Saturday night and make love to Miss CORL, which he understood was her name, on Sunday.
    On February 8, 1885, Mr. FOREY married the girl in Homer, and went there to live, accepting a position in Willett Fisher's gear manufactory as an engineer. Once or twice he brought his wife to the city, and the members of his family were pleased with the prettiness and apparent modesty of the bride. All went well during the summer, and into the fall, until one day Darius UTLEY, another young man, turned up and said that Mrs. FOREY was Mrs. UTLEY. Young FOREY demanded an explanation and his wife confessed that she had been married to UTLEY four years before, but she bitterly regretted the fact and begged FOREY not to leave her as she loved him as much as it was possible for a woman to love. Mr. FOREY, having obtained proof of his wife's previous marriage, consulted a lawyer, made an affidavit that he had married the girl in good faith and in utter ignorance of her being the wife of another man, and on December 8, 1885, packed up his duds and came back to his mother's house in this city.
    "Meeting this girl only on Sundays as I did," said Mr. FOREY to a reporter who called at his home last evening, "I had no opportunity to learn her past history, and in fact I thought too much of her at that time even to dream of her deceiving me. Since I left her she has written to my mother to come to Homer to see her, saying that I had left debts behind me and that warrants were out for my arrest. I wrote to Sheriff BORTHWICK about the matter, and he replied that he knew of no such warrants, but added that if I had anything to do with the CORL family I ought to have trouble. I understand that the girl is now living with Darius UTLEY. He is the son of a man who was once very wealthy, but his money is gone and they say he is insane. Some time after marrying Josie CORL four years ago, Darius UTLEY is said to have married a girl in Auburn. I don't know what her name was, but I think she was a type-setter on the Auburnian. Clark ERCRANBRACK of Homer, married her sister. UTLEY, it seems, has left the Auburn girl to live with Josie. It is a bad mess, but I have acted in good faith from beginning to end, and wash my hands of the whole matter."
    Visiting Mr. FOREY last evening was Charles SMITH, foreman of the Crandall Rail company of Homer. Respecting his friend, Mr. FOREY said: "They are trying to get him into trouble. He has been arrested and held in $250 bail to await the action of the Grand jury for alleged complicity in a criminal operation said to have been performed on Carrie CORL, Josie's sister. I don't believe he has been intimate with the girl, and when the trial comes off I shall take the stand and tell what I know about the Corls. The fact that his bail was fixed at only $250, shows how much stock is taken in the story. He has considerable property. Carrie is said to have told the story that she took a quantity of tanay, not to produce an unnatural result, but with intent to commit suicide."

Married. BROOKS - LEACH - In Marathon, N.Y., Jan. 13, 1886, by the Rev. A. BROOKS, Mr. William L. BROOKS, son of the above, to Miss Esther A. LEACH, both of Marathon.

Married. HALL - HASKINS - In Keeney's Settlement, N.Y., at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. C. HAYNES, Henry W. HALL to Miss Carrie Belle HASKINS, both of Keeney's Settlement.

Married. OSTERHOUT - HARE - At the residence of Mr. H. E. WOODEN, No. 46 Union St., Cortland, Jan. 9th, 1886, by Rev. C. C. WILBOR, Judson OSTERHOUT, of Truxton and Matilda HARE, of Homer.

Married. WITHEY - McELHENY - In McGrawville, N.Y., Jan. 6, 1886, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. W. D. FOX, John E. WITHEY to Miss Addie McELHENY, both of McGrawville.

29 Jan 1886

Married. BELL - MOTT - At the residence of the bride's father, Wm. MOTT, East Homer, Jan. 14, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, William BELL of Cortland and Miss Mina E. MOTT of East Homer.

Married. WHITE - MERRIL [sic] - At the M. E. parsonage East Homer, Jan. 16, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Alonzo WHITE of North Pharsalia and Miss Mary M. MERRILL of Cuyler.

5 Feb 1886

Taylor. Melvin McLAUGHLIN, has taken unto himself a wife.

Married. HOLL - HASKINS - At the residence of the bride's parents in Keeney Settlement, N.Y., January 14, 1886, by Rev. C. HAYNES, of Fabius, Mr. Henry W. HOLL, of Fabius, N.Y., and Miss Carrie Belle HASKINS, of Cuyler, N.Y.

Married. MILLER - DUDDERIDGE - At the residence of Thomas DODD, in Truxton, N.Y., January 20, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. George M. MILLER, and Miss Lizzie DUDDERIDGE, all of Truxton.

Homer. On last week Wednesday Mr. Hugh JOHNSON, proprietor of the oyster and fruit depot, was united to Miss Mary BRENNAN of Cortland. In the evening after their return from church, the young people danced until the "wee sma" hours of the morning.

12 Feb 1886

Marathon. Oren KEELER, of Kirkwood, N.Y. and Miss Lettie FRITTS, of this place, were married Feb. 3, by Rev. O. L. TORRY.

Married. BURT - FREER - At the residence of the bride's brother W. S. FREER, in Blodgett Mills, N.Y., Jan. 21st, 1886, by Rev. W. H. BUNNELL, Mr. William F. BURT and Miss Ella M. FREER, all of Blodgett Mills, N.Y.

Married. YOUNGS - KEYS - On Saturday, Jan. 30th, 1886, by Rev. A. H. TODD, Wilbur YOUNGS of Taylor, to Emma O. KEY [sic], of Texas Valley.

Married. SEEBER - CARR - At the house of A. W. GATES, February 2nd, 1886, by Rev. H. T. SELL, J. H. SEEBER, of Freetown, and Miss Mary CARR, Cortland.

Married. JOHNSTON - BRENNAN - At St. Mary's church, Cortland, Jan. 27, 1886, by Rev. B. F. McLAUGHLIN, Mr. Hugh JOHNSTON, of Homer, N.Y. and Miss Mary BRENNAN, of Cortland, N.Y.

Married. WINTER - COOK - In Cortland, N.Y., at the home of the bride's father, Feb. 3, 1886, by Rev. H. T. SELL, Wm. P. WINTER and Jenne M. COOK.

19 Feb 1886

Married. LUTHER - KINGSLEY - At the M. E. parsonage, McGrawville, January 28, 1886, by the Rev. W. D. FOX, Mr. John LUTHER, of Pharsalia, N.Y. to Miss Anna E. KINGSLEY, of McGrawville.

Married. KEELER - FRITZ - On February 1, 1886, by Rev. O. L. TORRY, Mr. Orrin Lewis KEELER, of Kirkwood, Broome county, N.Y. to Miss Lettie L. FRITZ, of Marathon, N.Y. [see 12 Feb, 1886 "Marathon" notice.]

Married. DECKER - BEECH - At the M. E. parsonage, Harford, N.Y., February 3, 1886, by Rev. O. P. LEGG, Mr. Frank DECKER, of Michigan Hill and Miss Ada BEECH.

Married. FLESHER - VanBUSKIRK - At the residence of Mr. Thomas FLESHER, in Groton, N.Y., by Rev. W. HUNT, Mr. Thomas FLESHER and Miss Jennie VanBUSKIRK, of Jacksonville.

26 Feb 1886

Married. VanBROCKLIN - DANA - At the home of the bride's parents, in this place, February 24, 1886, by the Rev. J. L. ROBERTSON, Mr. Charles E. VanBROCKLIN and Miss Anna DANA, oldest daughter of Dr. H. T. DANA, all of Cortland.

5 Mar 1886

Married. CHENEY - BAILEY - At the M. E. parsonage in Virgil, Feb. 5, 1886, by Rev. Mr. McMULLEN, Mr. Benjamin CHENEY and Miss Dora BAILEY, all of Virgil, N.Y.

Married. BALLOU - WINTERS - At the M. E. parsonage in Virgil, Feb. 18, 1886, by Rev. T. E. McMULLEN, Mr. Chas. L. BALLOU and Miss Julia A. WINTERS, both of Virgil, N.Y.

12 Mar 1886

Married. HARSHBERGER - SMITH - At the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Dr. R.[?] L.[?] SMITH [line missing] city Iowa and Miss Florence E. SMITH, by Rev. H. T. SELL.

Married. SNYDER - WEEKS - At Milford Centre, Otsego county, February [?], by Rev. Reuben H. WEEKS, Duane H. SNYDER, of Sharon Springs to Miss Mary H. WEEKS, daughter of the officiating clergyman and grand daughter of the late Rufus A. REED, formerly of this town.

Married. ROBINSON WRIGHT - At Christ church, Walton, N.Y., March 9th, 1886, Mr. Wm. P. ROBINSON, of Cortland, and Miss Gertrude M. WRIGHT, of Walton.

Married. LAYNE - KENNEDY - At St. Mary's Catholic church, in Cortland, N.Y., on Monday, March 8, 1886, Mr. Daniel LAYNE, of Binghamton, and Miss Julia KENNEDY, of Cortland.

19 Mar 1886

Marathon. Chas. UPTEGROVE and Miss Anna CONROD, both of this place, were married Wednesday, March 10th, by Rev. E. W. BROWN, the Presbyterian pastor.

Married. UPTEGROVE - CONRAD. - March 9, 1886, by Rev. E. Woodward BROWN, Charles UPTEGROVE, of Marathon, N.Y., to Anna L. CONRAD of the same place.

Married. GRINNELL - ARNOLD - At the Methodist parsonage in Dryden, by Rev. J. R. DRAKE, Feb 22, 1885 [sic], Ira W. GRINNELL, of Solon, N.Y., and Rosella I. ARNOLD, of Newark Valley.

Married. JONES - PATRICK - At the home of the bride March 11th, 1886, by the Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. David M. JONES of Deerfield, N.Y., to Miss Nellie A. PATRICK, of Truxton, N.Y., youngest daughter of Hon. Stephen PATRICK.

26 Mar 1886

Married. HAIGHT - HARRIS - At the M. E. parsonage, East Homer, N.Y. March 14, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. George E. HAIGHT and Miss Etta E., daughter of Rev. T. F. HARRIS, all of East Homer, N.Y.

Married. ISAACS - GARDNER - In McGrawville, March 17, 1886, by Rev. D. B. GRANT, Mr. Fenton G. ISAACS, to Miss Nettie A. GARDNER, both of McGrawville, N.Y.

Married. PECK - SMITH - At the residence of the groom in Scott, N.Y., on March 4, 1886, by Rev. F. O. BURDICK, Mr. A. T. PECK to Mrs. Abbie C. SMITH, of Sempronius.

Married. HATHAWAY - ALLEN - In Lincklaen, the 14th inst. by Eld. E. A. POOLE, Devillo B. HATHAWAY and Ella M. ALLEN, both of Cuyler, N.Y.

2 Apr 1886

Truxton. An equitable sentence for life. During the past winter it was rumored that a suit was pending between Alexander LANSING, Esq., and Mrs. Chas. PECKHAM, and although matters were generally kept quiet, yet some of the scenes predicted a serious termination. Little of any definite nature was learned until the 30th day of March, 1886, when the prisoner Mrs. PECKHAM was, to the amusement of the curious, brought into court by the said Squire LANSING, and arraigned before Rev. A. J. LYONS, and after a solemn trial the life sentence was pronounced. The prisoner bore the sentence without a murmur, and when the 'Squire placed upon her quivering lips the seal of everlasting fidelity, a heartless fellow in the audience was heard to remark "He served her just right, she will probably never do so again."

Married. MARICLE - TOTMAN - At the residence of the bride's parents, McGrawville, N.Y., March 17, 1886, by Rev. W. D. FOX, Mr. Fred H. MARICLE and Miss Carry E. TOTMAN, all of McGrawville.

Married. ALVORD - SAWYER - At the M. E. Parsonage, McGrawville, N.Y., March 11, 1886, by Rev. W. D. FOX, Mr. Charles M. ALVORD, of Cortland, N.Y., and Miss Emogene SAWYER, of Solon, N.Y.

Married. VanBUSKIRK - SHORT - At the home of the bride, March 23 [?], 1886, by Rev. W. D. FOX, George VanBUSKIRK, of Cortland, N.Y., and Miss Linda SHORT, of McGrawville.

Married. WOODS - MEACHAM - At Devonshire farm Marathon, N.Y., March 10, by Rev. A. H. TODD, Prof. John S. WOODS, and Nettie E., eldest daughter of E. DeLoss MEACHAM.

Married. ALLEN - McMAHON - At the M.E. Parsonage, Lisle, N.Y., March 17, by Rev. J. H. BOYCE, Mr. John P. ALLEN, of Texas Valley, and Miss Lizzie McMAHON, Cortland county, N.Y.

9 Apr 1886

Taylor. Marion LORD, of Salem, Dak., who has been here for the past five months prospecting for a wife, has finally succeeded in the undertaking, the happy young lady is Miss May PIKE. They were married last week and left immediately for their home in the far West.

Wedding Bells.
Marriage of Miss Belle Badger and Dr. F. L. Stacy. Union, March 17. On Wednesday morning, in the presence of the family, the Rev. E. W. LAKE united in marriage Miss Belle BADGER to Dr. F. I. STACY, of Binghamton. Miss BADGER has been for a year past in very poor health, having suffered from hemorrhage of the lungs. Owing to her state of health and feebleness she was obliged to deny herself the privilege of inviting her friends to be present at her marriage, which took place at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. BADGER, on Main street. Miss Belle is their only child, and is not only the idol of her parents and grandparents, but is a universal favorite of the entire village. She is not only cultivated and refined in her tastes, but has obtained an enviable reputation as a crayon artist, has filled many orders satisfactorily, but failure in health cut short her progress. She is also a fine artist in oil colors, and a musician of rare ability. She served as an organist in the First Presbyterian church for several years, or as long as her health permitted.
Dr. F. I. STACY was called here as principal of the Union public school, which position he held for several years to the satisfaction of the public and his own honor, winning the respect and love of all with whom he came in contact. Devoted to his work, spending every possible moment in his studies, unaided save by his own indomitable will, perseverence and close application to his studies and chosen vocation he has already reached a high position in his profession in two short years since his location in Binghamton and the opening of his office there as a physician and surgeon. He has won for himself a large practice occupying his entire time. He is a classical graduate of the Cortland Normal School and of the Syracuse University, following this by a medical course at Chicago, Brooklyn and New York, receiving his diploma from the latter. He receives from the public only what he has richly earned and is a living example of what a young man may do for himself by application, with ability and true moral worth. All unite in wishing Mr. and Mrs. STACY joy and happiness.
- Binghamton Leader.

Virgil. Married, in Virgil, March 31st, 1886, by Rev. George HARRISON, Mr. William ACKELS, of Homer, N.Y. to Miss Julia A. CLUTE, of Virgil.

16 Apr 1886

Married. WALKER - WARNER - In Homer, N.Y., April 7, 1886, at the residence of Mr. Duane FISK, by Rev. Wm. A. ROBINSON, Mr. George H. WALKER, of Toronto, and Miss Minnie A. WARNER, of Scott.

23 Apr 1886

Married. ALVORD - MAXSON - At the residence of the bride's brother in Scott, N.Y., April 7, 1886, by Rev. F. O. BURDICK, Mr. Fred Holmes ALVORD, of Riverton, Clay Co., Iowa, to Miss Maud Louise MAXSON.

Married. ACKELS - CLUTE - At Virgil, March 31, 1886, by Rev. George HARRISON, Mr. W. ACKELS, of Homer, to Miss Julia A. CLUTE, of Virgil.

Married. KELLY - MOORHEAD - At Lapeer, April 6, 1886, by Rev. George HARRISON, Mr. Thomas J. KELLY, of Lapeer, to Miss Susie MOORHEAD, of Virgil.

Married. MOORE - SMITH - In Marathon, April 7, 1886, by Rev. A. H. TODD, James MOORE, of Upper Lisle, and Minnie SMITH, of Willett.

30 Apr 1886

Married. CUDWORTH - ALGER - At the residence of the bride's father, April 15, 1886, by Rev. W. D. FOX, Mr. Boarman L. CUDWORTH, of Cortland, N.Y., and Miss Flora H. ALGER, of Cortland, N.Y.

Married. ARNOLD - WEBB - At the residence of DeWitt MESSENGER, March 30, 1886, by Rev. C. C. WILBUR, Mr. Lucien ARNOLD and Miss Eva WEBB, all of Cortland.

Married. TAYLOR - WILSON - At the Methodist parsonage, Homer, by Rev. Thomas STACEY, April 15th, Mr. Samuel D. TAYLOR, of Oswego, N.Y., and Mrs. Hattie A. WILSON, of Cortland.

Married. JOHNSON - BRICK - At the Congregational church in Newark Valley, N.Y., April 12, 1886, by Rev. Jay CLIZBE, Mr. George JOHNSON, of Marathon, N.Y., and Miss Mary BRICK, of Newark Valley.

Married. LEWIS - SCIPLES - In Owego, April 21, by Rev. Geo. FORSYTH, Nathaniel LEWIS, of Virgil, N.Y., and Mary J. SCIPLES, of Owego, N.Y.

Married. McAULIFF - KELLEY - At St. Mary's church Tuesday morning April 27, 1886, by Rev. Father McLOUGHLIN, David McAULIFF, of Homer, and Miss Anna KELLEY, of Cortland.

7 May 1886

Taylor. The many friends of "Art" HENRY, of Kirkville, Mo., formerly of this place, will be pleased to learn he has taken unto himself a wife. May they spend a long and happy life together is the wish of Calumet.

Joined Together. Mr. A. A. MICHELSON, one of Cortland's rising young men, was married to Miss Emma COLLINS, of Dryden, on Wednesday. The happy couple were the recipients of some very elegant presents from their many friends. The bride is one of the most highly esteemed young ladies in the eastern part of Tompkins county. The wedding was attended by a large number of the friends of the bride and groom from this place. Mr. and Mrs. MICHELSON left on the evening train for a bridal tour through Canada by way of Niagara Falls. They will also visit friends in Detroit before they return.

14 May 1886

Married. McKEEL - HARRINGTON - At St. Mary's church, Cortland, N.Y., May 10th, 1886, by Rev. Father McLOUGHLIN, Mr. George A. McKEEL, and Miss Mary HARRINGTON.

Married. CHAMPLIN - ROBINS - At Cortland, May 6, 1886, by Rev. H. T. SELL, Henry M. CHAMPLIN and Rose ROBBINS [sic], both of Summer Hill.

Married. PLUMB - RICE - In Cortland, on Tuesday, May 11, 1886, by Rev. Dr. H. A. CORDO, Mr. Frank E. PLUMB, and Miss Pearl N. RICE, all of Cortland.

Wedding Bells.     On Tuesday evening May 11th, the marriage of Frank E. PLUMB and Pearl N. RICE, took place at the residence of the bride's parents on Clinton Avenue, in Cortland, N.Y., the Rev. Mr. CORDO, performing the nuptial ceremony. The bride's day was a beautiful one and the evening was but the finishing up and the rounding out of a perfect day, fir augury of the marital life of the newly wedded couple.
    Friends to the number of one hundred and twenty-five were present, and at 7:30 the knot was tied, after which the guests sat down to a collation, and amid laughter and merry conversation, partook of the many and toothsome viands prepared for the occasion. The presents to the bride were elegant and many showed plainly the love and affection which filled the hearts of her many friends.
    Among the gifts were a beautiful parlor suit, a breakfast, dinner and tea china set, three solid silver tea spoons, three large steel engravings, a china water set and a silver water set, a unique server shaped like an oak leaf, an oil painting, three clocks, a hall lantern, a large quantity of table linen, a Rogers' Group, an ebony centre table and all the articles necessary and requisite to decorate a home. It is impossible to give a complete list of the gifts, they were so numerous and varied.
    The bride was dressed in white with the traditional veil, and looked as sweet and interesting as do all young and lovely brides. The groom was dressed in the conventional suit of black, and his countenance beamed with satisfaction and happiness. The guests all joined with each other in making the occasion a pleasant one, and the efforts of Mr. and Mrs. RICE, in their behalf were fully appreciated.
    At 10:16 the wedded pair started on their honeymoon, going to New York City where they will be the guests of Mrs. Florence Rice KNOX, for a few days. They will return to Cortland in due time, which will be their future home.

21 May 1886

Married. DAVIS - SEWARD - In Homer, N.Y., May 12, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. Wm. A. ROBINSON, Mr. F. E. DAVIS and Miss Lulu May SEWARD, both of Homer.

Married. MEADE - DONEGAN - In this village, May 18, by Rev. Father McLOGHLIN, Mr. Mina MEADE and Miss Mary DONEGAN, both of Cortland.

Married. NIXON - JONES - At the residence of the bride's father, Truxton, May 20, 1886, by Rev. Mr. LYON, Robert NIXON, of Cortland, and L. Emma JONES, daughter of David JONES, late of North Gage, near Utica.

Married. WHEELER - DOWD - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Virgil, by Rev. Mr. THOMAS, A. H. WHEELER, of Sennett, N.Y., and Iva C. DOWD, of Virgil.

Virgil. Married, at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev. Mr. THOMAS, the bride's grandfather, Miss Iva C. DOUD to Mr. A. H. WHEELER, of Sennett, N.Y.

28 May 1886

Married. BROOKS - ALLEN - By Rev. C. W. BROOKS, at his residence in Watkins, N.Y., on Wednesday April 28th, 1886, Mr. John BROOKS, and Miss Delia ALLEN, both of Cortland.

4 Jun 1886

Married. COLE - KINNEY - In Cortland June 2nd, 1886, by Rev. Dr. CORDO, Mr. Frank A. COLE, and Miss Nettie L. KINNEY, both of this village.

Married. GRISWOLD - ZOFFIE - In Syracuse May 21, 1886, by Rev. Mr. GREEN, Mr. Frank GRISWOLD of Cincinnatus, to Miss Mabe ZOFFIE, of Syracuse.

Married. BAILEY - GRISWOLD - In Cortland, N.Y., May 19, 1886, by Dr. H. A. CORDO, Mr. Monroe BAILEY and Miss Nellie J. GRISWOLD.

11 Jun 1886

Married. PHILLIPS - CARR - At the residence of the bride's father, Mr. David CARR, in East Homer, N.Y., June 6, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. Nicholas R. PHILLIPS, of Richford, N.Y., and Miss Adah D. CARR, of East Homer, N.Y.

Married. BABCOCK - LEE - At the residence of the bride's parents in Cuyler, N.Y., by Rev. C. HAYNES, Mr. John W. BABCOCK, of Keeney Settlement, N.Y., and Miss Lora D. LEE, of Cuyler, N.Y.

Married. WHITE - WOOD - In Marathon, Thursday, June 3d, 1886, Mr. Mark WHITE, formerly of Cincinnatus, and Miss Mary WOOD, of Marathon.

18 Jun 1886

Married. WHITE - WOOD - In Marathon, June 2, by Rev. E. W. BROWN, Marcus WHITE and Miss Mary WOOD, all of Texas Valley.

Married. HARRINGTON - TORRY - At the M. E. Parsonage in Willett, N.Y., May 30th, by Rev. A. C. SPERRY, Mr. D. A. HARRINGTON, of Cincinnatus, N.Y., to Miss Cory N. TORRY, of Freetown, N.Y.

25 Jun 1886

Marathon. Rev. A. H. TODD married Ward H. MOORE and Estelle CHADDEN, at the residence of G. T. CHADDEN, on West Main street, last week Tuesday, June 15th. Both parties reside in Oxford, N.Y.

Married. PARKER - WHITNEY - At Blodgett Mills, N.Y., June 13, 1886, by Rev. S. BURGESS, Mr. Charles W. PARKER, of Virgil, N.Y., to Miss L. WHITNEY, of Cortland.

Married. GOODELL - CALLEN - At the residence of Mrs. E. B. GOODELL, in McGrawville, N.Y., Wednesday evening, June 17, 1886, by Rev. W. A. HUNTINGTON, Mr. Alfred GOODELL, and Miss Mary CALLEN, both of McGrawville.

Married. LANNIGAN - LEE - At St. Mary's Catholic church, June 23d [?], 1886, by Rev. Father John McLOGHLIN, Mr. Thomas LANNIGAN and Miss Katie LEE, both of this place.

Married. BRINK - SEAMEN - At the residence of the bride's parents in Cortland, N.Y., June 22d, 1886, by Rev. J. L. ROBERTSON, Mr. Samuel G. BRINK and Miss Ida SEAMEN, both of Cortland.

2 Jul 1886

Married. TUBBS - FITTS - In Dresserville, N.Y., at the house of the brides parents June 30th, 1886, by Rev. J. L. ROBERTSON, Mr. George A. TUBBS, of Cortland, and Miss Alta FITTS.

9 Jul 1886

Married. CONNER - KITSON - At Jersey City, N. J., on Wednesday, June 23, 1886, by Rev. W. H. PARLY, D.D., Rev. William M. CONNOR [sic], of McGrawville, N.Y., to Miss Carrie KITSON, of Jersey City.

Married. HUBBARD - PALMER - At Hartford, Conn., Friday, June 25, 1886, by Rev. George I. SANBORN, Mr. Martin L. HUBBARD, of Brooklyn, N.Y., to Miss Ella M. PALMER, of Hartford, Conn., formerly a teacher in Cortland.

Married. HUNTER - PITTAM - At the residence of Mr. H. S. DIBBLE, on Tuesday June 29, by Rev. John ARTHUR, Mr. Jas. HUNTER, to Mrs. Eliza PITTAM, both of Utica, N.Y.

Married. PICKETT - STOKER - At the residence of the bride's father, June 30, 1886, by Rev. W. H. GILES, of Moravia, N.Y., Mr. Wallace F. PICKETT, and Miss Dora L. STOKER, both of Scott, N.Y.

Married. SKEEL - SHERMAN - At Blodgett Mills, N.Y., June 19, 1886, by Rev. H. T. SELL, Mr. Vern W. SKEEL and Miss Ellen A. SHERMAN, both of Blodgett Mills.

Married. PATCHELL - CALVERT - At the residence of the bride's father, James A. CALVERT, in Cortland, N.Y., July 7, 1886, by Rev. John D. CALVERT, brother of the bride, D. W. Tilford PATCHETT, of Corning, and Anna M. CALVERT, of Cortland.

16 Jul 1886

Married. HALE - KEYES - In Cortland, July 9th, 1886, by Rev. John ARTHUR, Mr. Chas. E. HALE and Miss Iona KEYES, all of this place.

Married. HAMMON - NEWMAN - In Manheim, June 30, 1886, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. A. J. FELSHAW, Mr. E. I. HAMMON, of Homer, N.Y., to Miss Jennie NEWMAN, of Manheim, Herkimer county, N.Y.

Married. MAYBURY - NEELY - At the M.E. Parsonage, in McGrawville, N.Y., July 12, 1886, by the Rev. W. D. FOX, Mr. E. B. MAYBURY, and Mrs. Mary NEELY, both of Solon, N.Y.

Married. MOON - CLEGG - At Virgil, N.Y., Saturday, July 10, 1886, by Rev. George HARRISON, Mr. Fred D. MOON, and Miss Ella U. CLEGG, both of Freetown, N.Y.

Married. HOLMS - HICK In McDonough, June 14, by Rev. A. W. BARROWS, Gilbert HOLMS, to Emma HICK, both of Cincinnatus.

30 Jul 1886

Married. LETTS - ROSEKRANS - At the residence of the bride, July 14, 1886, by Rev. T. STACY, Mr. Fred G. LETTS, and Miss Mattie B. ROSEKRANS, of Homer.

Married. KENYON - CALLEN - At the residence of the brides mother, on Monday July 19th, 1886, by Rev. Jas. A. CLARK, Mr. Charles T. KENYON, of Howard City, Howard Co., Nebraska, and Miss Carrie H. CALLEN, of Lee Park, Nebraska.

6 Aug 1886

McGrawville. The new bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Charley BEAN, arrived in town the fore part of the week.

An Elopement.
A Young Lady of Adrian, Mich., Becomes Infatuated with a
Married Man from Cortland and Runs Away with Him.     Five or six years ago John FOWLER, a highly respected citizen of Homer, died leaving a widow and one son. About four years ago the survivors moved to Binghamton where they lived until about two years ago when they moved to Cortland. The son, Geo. J. FOWLER, who is about 24 years of age, married while living in Binghamton, a young lady by the name of NORTON, whose home was in Colesville, by whom he had one child. FOWLER was charged with ill-treating his [wife?] while he lived here, and last winter she left him and went to live with her parents. Last spring FOWLER left town and was gone until five of six weeks ago when he returned with his arm in a sling and reported that he had been west and had been sick in bed with inflamatory rheumatism. He was occasionally seen in town and we believe was here one day last week. The following press despatches give a history of his doings for the past few weeks:
    "Mr. and Mrs. CHANTRY, formerly of Oneida, live in Adrian, Mich. He is a Lake Shore railroad employe. Last winter Mrs. CHANTRY came east with her daughter, Miss Susie CHANTRY, to visit in Utica and Syracuse. On her return she left her daughter with a wealthy uncle in Syracuse. While visiting there she met George J. FOWLER, of Cortland, and became infatuated with him. On her return to the west FOWLER went with her and visited at her father's house where he was sick for some time. On his recovery he and Miss Susie went to ride and did not return. They have been traced to Cortland, where it was found that FOWLER was already married and had one child.
    His mother died a short time ago and FOWLER secured several thousand dollars life insurance, which he was spending in dissipation. He traveled under the name of "BOND," and introduced a few friends to a young lady whom he called his wife. From Cortland he went to Freeville, where he and his companion staid three weeks. During this time the girl was locked in her room, only occasionally going to walk, and having nearly all her meals served in her room. The Syracuse Herald says that one night after a ball, which both attended, the neighborhood was aroused by the screams of "Mrs. BOND."
    The doctor on arriving found BOND in a drunken stupor and his companion and reputed wife in great agony from burning sensations in her throat. He administered the usual antidote for poison and in a few days she recovered. As soon as she was well enough they left for Boston, since which time they have disappeared. FOWLER had plenty of money and spent most of his time in the hotel bar, and the neighboring saloon. Neither he nor the young lady would say anything a to their identity or the cause of their sickness. But it is supposed that the young woman was Miss CHANTRY and that she attempted suicide.
    Mr. CHANTRY will leave for the east to bring his daughter home if possible. The case is a singular one. While in Syracuse the young lady was received in the best society. FOWLER seemed to have a singular fascination over the young woman.
    The Syracuse Standard says that Richard S. CHANTRY, father of the girl is in Syracuse. Miss CHANTRY, it is said, has been ill used by Mr. FOWLER. He has a wife and child living. He drank heavily and compelled his wife to leave him and return to the home of her parents. The Missing Couple Found.     Whitman, Mass. August 3. - George J. FOWLER, of Cortland, N.Y., and Miss Susie CHANTRY, of Adrian, Mich., who were said to have eloped, are visiting one of the citizens of this place, passing as man and wife. For the past few days they have been enjoying themselves, spending money in the most lavish style, and visiting the surrounding towns, where FOWLER owns considerable property.
    There are several inaccuricies [sic] in the above statement, but in the main we judge that it is correct. Fowler's mother died last winter leaving a will, by the terms of which her entire property was left to Geo. N. COPELAND, Esq., of Homer, as trustee, the income to be used for the support of Geo. J. FOWLER, and his family. The inventory of her estate shows that she left nearly $4,000 all told. The trustee was empowered to draw on the principal if the income was not sufficient to support FOWLER and his family, and the trustee was also empowered at his discretion to hand the property over to FOWLER, whenever he believed the latter had become a steady man and was capable of taking care of it and not before. FOWLER drew $2,000 insurance upon his mothers life soon after her death, the insurance being made payable to him, and this is undoubtedly the money that FOWLER is spending so lavishly now. Mr. COPELAND is a careful business man and it is pretty safe to say that the young man will not spend any of the principal sum, until he changes his course and it becomes evident that he has permanently reformed. FOWLER is a pleasant appearing young fellow when sober, but is said to be inclined to be ugly when under the influence of liquor. It is a very unfortunate affair for all parties concerned. We understand that the young lady denies that FOWLER mistreated her.

Taylor. Albert CLARK and Miss Lizzie ROCKWELL are to be married to-day (Tuesday). We extend our congratulations.

13 Aug 1886

Orange Blossoms. Last week Wednesday a large party of invited guests assembled at the residence of Mr. Ira ROCKWELL, in Taylor, to witness the marriage of their daughter Lizzie W., to Mr. Arthur H. CLARK, of this village, formerly of Taylor. The following are among some of those present: Mr. and Mrs. Hiram SMITH and Mrs. E. F. STURGES, of Norwalk, O., Dr. SLEEPER[?] of Syracuse, Miss Carrie BULGER and Miss Cora MORGAN of Oneida, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. STOKER of Cortland, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. McGRAW of McGrawville, J. D. NORTON of Hooperton, Ill., Master Morris POTTER of Gibson City, Ill, Mrs. A. N. HOPKINS and daughter of Syracuse, F. S. ROCKWELL of New York, and Mr. and Mrs. Beman S. CONGER of Cortland. The bride was beautifully attired in white satin with trimming of lace and pearls. Mr. C. W. SMITH, played the wedding march, which added greatly to the interest of the occasion. The refreshments served were both delicate and beautiful and were discussed with relish. After receiving the congratulations of those present, the bride and groom started for Cortland thence to the Thousand Islands and Niagara Falls for a stay of a few weeks, when they will return to Cortland, which place they will make their future home. The presents were numerous and expensive. The bride is one of the most highly esteemed young ladies in Taylor, and will be greatly missed by the community in which she has so long resided.

20 Aug 1886

Married. SCOTT - BURGETT - At South New Berlin, Aug. 5, 1886, by the Rev. J. C. ZIMMERMAN, Mr. Frank SCOTT and Miss Addie BURGETT, both of Cortland.

Married. WADHAMS - HOMER - In Lapeer, August 15, 1886, by Rev. O. L. TORRY, Mr. Christopher H. WADHAMS, of Cortland, N.Y., to Miss Amelia J. HOMER, of Lapeer, N.Y.

27 Aug 1886

Married. RUSSELL - PARKER - In Preble, N.Y., at the Methodist Parsonage, Aug. 7th, 1886, by the Rev. W. H. PEARNE, Mr. Silas RUSSELL, of Freetown, N.Y., and Miss May PARKER, of Newton, Wis.

Married. BROADUS - WEBB - At Grace church, Cortland, N.Y., August 24, 1886, by Rev. John ARTHUR, Mr. S. Wilbur BROADUS, of Bowling Green, Va., and Miss Emily L. WEBB, of Cortland.

3 Sep 1886

Married. CALLEN - WHITE - At the bride's sister's Mrs. E. BABCOCK, of Sempronious, Aug. 25, 1886, by Rev. E. HOUSE, George E. CALLEN, of Preble, to Miss Carrie N. WHITE, of Auburn.

Married. SMITH - PERRY - At the home of the bride's parents in Cortland, N.Y., on September 1st, 1886, by Rev. C. C. WILBUR, Geo. L. SMITH, and Miss Cora PERRY, both of this place.

Married. WEBB - HUBBARD - At the bride's residence Cortland, N.Y., September 1st, 1886, by Rev. John ARTHUR, Mr. Walter L. WEBB, of Baltimore, Md., and Miss Mary T. HUBBARD, of Cortland.

South Hill. Congratulations are now in order. Chas. WILDMAN, son of Rockwell WILDMAN, and Miss Carrie BURVEE, daughter of Orlando BURVEE, all residents of this place, were quietly married at McGrawville, last Thursday evening. We do not know whether they went abroad on their wedding trip, or are spending their honeymoon at home. May their future be one of unclouded sunshine, and all "life's squalls be little ones."

10 Sep 1886 Married. WILDMAN - BURVEE - In McGrawville, N.Y., August 11, 1886, by Rev. E. H. DICKINSON, Charles A. WILDMAN and Carrie D. BURVEE, both of McGrawville, N.Y.

Married. WEBB - HUBBARD - In Cortland, September 1st, at the residence of the bride's grandmother Mrs. Jonathan HUBBARD, by the Rev. John ARTHUR, Miss Mary Tremain HUBBARD to Mr. Walter L. WEBB, of Baltimore, Md. No Cards.

Married. SMITH - CAMPBELL - At the residence of Mr. PUGSLEY, Lake street, Dryden, N.Y., on August 23, 1886, by Rev. J. R. DRAKE, Mr. Wm. H. SMITH and Miss Nettie CAMPBELL, both of Harford, N.Y.

Married. WHITE - MERRILL - In DeRuyter, July 15, 1886, by Rev. H. W. WILLIAMS, Morell WHITE and Hattie MERRILL, both of Cuyler.

Married. PERRY - DEAKIN - In Elmira, N.Y., August 2d, 1886, by Rev. A. W. SPOONER, Ransom J. PERRY, M.D., of Harford, N.Y., and Miss Lottie DEAKIN, of Elmira.

Married. GRANGER - COX - In Lee, Mass., Aug. 5th, by Rev. R. DeWitt MALLARY, Miss Clara S. COX to Edmund R. GRANGER of Harford Mills, N.Y.

Married. HARE - DOING - In Norwich, Tuesday evening, August 31, 1886, by Rev. L. C. HAYES, Robert H. HARE, of Homer, and Grace O. DOING, of Norwich.

Married. PIERCE - COOK - In Norwich, Sept. 1st, 1886, by H. C. BOSWORTH, justice of the peace, Mr. Norman L. PIERCE, of Walton, N.Y., and Miss Carrie A. COOK of Union Valley, N.Y.

Married. ALLEY - NEWKIRK - At the home of the bride's mother, in Cortland, N.Y., Sept. 7, 1886, by Rev. John ARTHUR, Mr. Edward ALLEY and Miss Elizabeth NEWKIRK, both of Cortland.

Married. TUTHILL - CARPENTER - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Union Valley, August 11, by Ira S. CRANDALL, Esq., Mr. Emerton B. TUTHILL and Miss Carrie CARPENTER, both of Union Valley.

Married. At the home of Mrs. W. H. NEWKIRK, in this place, occurred the marriage of her daughter, Elizabeth, to Edward ALLEY, on Tuesday last, at seven o'clock P.M. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John ARTHUR, Rector of Grace Church, in an impressive manner, and was witnessed by a large number of friends of the bride and groom. The bride is one of Cortland's most estimable young ladies, and is a great favorite in society circles. She was attired in most beautiful taste, and made a lovely bride. The groom is a young man of excellent business qualifications, and has been employed as book-keeper in the First National Bank for the past few years.
The bride and groom were recipients of a large number of presents, mostly in solid silver, which speaks in the highest terms of the esteem in which they were held by their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. ALLEY left town on the evening train on a three weeks' tour, when they will return to Cortland, where they will reside in the future.

17 Sep 1886

Wedding Bells.     The wedding of Miss Lillian M. FAIRCHILD to Mr. John C. BIRDSEYE of Albany, took place last week Wednesday at 3 P.M., at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Carrie FAIRCHILD, on Pendelton St. The house had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by Mrs. T. W. TWISS, assisted by Miss Fannie TAYLOR and Miss COWLES.
    Mr. and Mrs. H. C. BEEBE assisted Mrs. FAIRCHILD in the reception of the guests who were present to the number of one hundred, including many from abroad. The presents were numerous and tasteful. The ceremony was performed by Dr. C. C. WILBUR in a manner that brought out its true solemnity and beauty. Mr. A. N. ELLIS of Syracuse and Messrs. D. Eugene SMITH, Ezra CORWIN and Henry A. DICKENSON of Cortland were the ushers, and young Misses Nora STEVENS of Oswego and Carry KELLOG of Cortland acted as brides-maids. The bride was dressed in white satin with train and veil. Refreshments were served under the excellent supervision of H. C. JONES of Binghamton. The happy couple departed on the 5:21 train under a shower of rice and old shoes of more than ordinary generosity. They will make an extended trip through the west, taking in the Minneapolis exposition before returning to their future home at Albany, where the groom holds a position as Asst. Sec'y. of the Civil Service Commission.
    Mr. BIRDSEYE, while attending school in Cortland, made many friends who will heartily congratulate him upon winning for a bride one of the most beautiful and accomplished of Cortland's ladies.     The following are the names of those present from out of town:
    Mr. and Mrs. H. S. BIRDSEYE, Mrs. Sarah MILLER, Mrs. O. PRATT, Mr. and Mrs. E. WHEELER, Mrs. Henry DOLITT, Mrs. W. W. VanBROCKLIN, Mrs. P. M. DYER, V. J. BIRDSEYE, Edgar BIRDSEYE, Miss Mary KNAPP, James B. BUTTS, Mrs. Wells BUTLER and Dr. and Mrs. O. G. DIBBLE of Pompey, Mr. Harvey DAY and Will DAY of Buffalo, Miss Letitia HAUPT of Dryden, Mrs. N. A. STEVENS and daughter of Owego, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. PEET of Iowa, Misses Olive and Ada BALDWIN of Lamb's Corners, Mr. Fred BURLING, Mr. P. VanORDER and Miss Cora VanORDER of Ithaca, Miss Bertha EHLE of Gloversville, Miss Fanny COWLES of Fayetteville and Miss Kittie E. BART of McLean, Emma and Eunice BIRDSEYE of Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. KINNEY of Washington.

24 Sep 1886

McLean. Almost 100 met at the residence of V. B. GROSS [?], last week, to witness the marriage of his daughter Susie to Mr. H. B. STEVENS, of Groton. The presents were numerous, and some very costly, among which was a walnut marble top chamber suit from the parents of the bride.

1 Oct 1886

Harford Mills. The nuptials of Mr. Alex. THOMPSON and Miss Carrie L. BURK were celebrated at the bride's mother in Ithaca Sept. 19th. THOMPSON is one of our steadiest and most industrious young men; he has a good farm and good buildings and now he has added the finishing attraction to his home. Happiness and long life to the accomplished bride and honest groom.

8 Oct 1886

Married. McNIFF - McCUNE - At St. Mary's church in Cortland, Oct. 5, 1886, by Rev. B. F. McLOGHLIN, Mr. B. H. McNIFF and Miss Winifred McCUNE, both of Cortland.

Married. DAVIS - McCHESNEY - At the M.E. parsonage, East Homer, N.Y., October 2, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. Fred S. DAVIS and Miss May McCHESNEY, both of Truxton, N.Y.

Virgil. Mr. Jay M. BALLOU and Miss Julia HOMER of this place, were married at Perryville, Madison Co., by Rev. S. A. LUCE, on Monday last. Cards are out for a reception at the home of the bride on Thursday evening of this week.

Miss Ella VEEDER of this place and a Mr. STEADMAN of Groton, were married on Wednesday last at McLean.

15 Oct 1886

Married. CARMER - ROSA - At the residence of the bride, in Homer, N.Y., Sunday, October 10th, 1886, by Rev. H. T. SELL, of Cortland, H. A. CARMER, Esq., formerly of Cortland, but now of Washington, D.C., and Miss Ella E. ROSA, of Homer.

Married. ALLEN - HINMAN - At the residence of the bride's father, in Summer Hill, October 13, 1886, by Rev. Chas. CURTIS, J. Guernsey ALLEN and Delphine HINMAN, both of Summer Hill.

Married. SEE - SHERWOOD - In Cortland, Wednesday, October 6th, 1886, by Rev. H. T. SELL, .[?] S. SEE, of Newark, N.Y., and Georgie A. SHERWOOD, of Cortland, N.Y.

A Prominent Event.     On Thursday, October 7th, in St. James Church at Cleveland, N.Y., occurred the marriage of Rev. John ARTHUR, pastor of Grace Church in this place, to Miss Charlotte A. BEACH, of the above place. In speaking of the event we take the following from the Cleveland Lakeside Press: -
    A prominent event of the week was the wedding of Rev. John ARTHUR, of Cortland, and Miss Charlotte A., youngest daughter of J. S. BEACH, of this place, at St. James church, on Thursday at 11 A.M.
    Before the appointed hour, the church was completely filled, the efficient ushers, Messrs. Isaac ONYANS, of Ilion, and D. REYNOLDS, of Cleveland, having performed their duties in a very satisfactory manner. The church interior presented a very beautiful appearance, the artistic decorations and exquisite floral display being of the very finest.
    The couple stood under an arch and marriage-bell, attended by H. P. DENNISON, of Syracuse, as best man, and Miss Fannie ARTHUR, of Utica, as bridesmaid. The ceremony was performed by Bishop HUNTINGTON, assisted by Rev. Chas. GARDNER, of Utica. There were also present Rev. J. Everist CATHELL, of Oneida; Rev. G. OTTMAN, of Fayetteville; Rev. Mr. BIRD, of Syracuse.
    After the ceremony, between 70 and 80 invited guests assembled at the residence of Mr. BEACH, where refreshments were served and a pleasant time had until the departure of Mr. and Mrs. ARTHUR on the 4:15 train for Cortland.
    Nearly 150 beautiful presents were received, and congratulations came from all 1uarters. Among the guests from out of town were: Mrs. ARTHUR and three daughters, and Sanford, of Utica; J. FRASER and family, of New Hartford; H. L. SCHENCK and wife, and Miss Carrie JENNINGS, of Fulton; Miss Lillie SCHENCK, of Harrisburg, Pa; Mrs. Mary HOUGHTALING, of Albion, Orleans Co.; Mrs. A. B. HOUGHTALING, and Miss Charlotte HOUGHTALING, of Caxsackie, J. BABCOCK, of Syracuse.
    And now a closing word concerning the newly-married couple. The bride we have known these many years, and the more extended the acquaintance the greater and deeper become the admiration and respect for the excellent qualities she possessed. A modest, sensible young woman in every respect; endowed with grace and beauty, and with a pleasing, genial disposition that exerted an influence for good in many ways; active and earnest in home and church and society work; faithful and true to every trust, - she is a mate worthy of the bravest and best. Cleveland is proud of her, and sorry to lose her. And this brings us to say that in her choice of a companion, we believe she has chosen wisely and well. Mr. ARTHUR is a young man of fine presence, a gentleman and scholar, with ambition and energy to rise in the world; and to see their new home in Cortland the best wishes of their many friends follow them.
    Mr. and Mrs. ARTHUR came to Cortland on Friday last, and immediately commenced preparations for keeping house. Their home is now located on Charles street, and on Friday evening last the parishioners of Grace church called upon their pastor and his bride, each one bringing as a token of love a pound of some article to be used in keeping house. The most substantial gift was $65.00 in gold from the ladies of the church. The occasion was but a fitting testimonial of the esteem in which the Rev. Mr. ARTHUR is held by the people of Cortland, and to his estimable wife the cordial welcome which she is certain to receive at the hands of our citizens.

Preble. The reported marriage in the Monitor and some other papers of Dr. JOHNSON and Miss VanHOESEN of Preble last week is not true. There was no foundation for such a report. It is an injustice to the young lady that some very foolish or malicious person should not repeat. The report should be killed so that the "Dr." may hold the inquest.

22 Oct 1886

Married. COADY - HAWYER - At the residence of the bride's father Mr. Wallace HAWYER, Oct. 6, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. Michael F. COADY of McGrawville and Miss Blanch D. HAWYER, of Chiningo, N.Y.

Married. ROGERS - BABCOCK - In DeRuyter, Oct. 13, 1886, by Rev. J. CLARKE, Mr. Metson D. ROGERS, of Union Dale, Pa., and Miss Estelle V. BABCOCK, of Scott, N.Y.

Married. REENEY - VanDAUZER - In Cazenovia, September 22d, by Rev. Mr. BIRNIE, Mr. Joseph W. RENNEY [sic], of Cortland, to Miss Florence VanDAUZER of Manlius.

Married. McKEE - GRISWOLD - At the parsonage in Homer October 13, 1886, by Rev. T. STACEY, Mr. Lawson E. McKEE, and Miss Alice M. GRISWOLD, of Cortland.

Married. PRICE - PERRY - At the residence of E. A. PERRY, October 13th, by Rev. T. STACEY, Rev. Frederick B. PRICE, of Kansas city, Mo., and Miss Ella PERRY, of Homer.

Married. STEDMAN - TEEDER - At McLean, Sept. 29th, by Rev. S. P. WAY, Smith S. STEDMAN, of McLean, and Mrs. Ellen M. TEEDER, of Virgil.

Married. HOWARD - FREELAND - In this town Oct. 19, by Rev. H. A. CORDO, Mr. W. B. HOWARD and Miss Nellie FREELAND, all of Cortland.

Married. PECK - PENDLETON - At the residence of F. J. DOUBLEDAY, in this place Oct 20, by Rev. W. H. ANNABLE, of Syracuse, Mr. Jay PECK and Hattie E. PENDLETON, both of this place.

Marathon. Thomas CHAPMAN was married at the Globe Hotel parlors in Syracuse to Miss Ida BIRDLEBOUGH one day last week. Both are residents of this place.

29 Oct 1886

Married. CROSLEY - BABCOCK - At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Scott, N.Y., October 20, 1886, by Rev. W. H. ROBERTSON, Myron M. CROSLEY and Marian M. BABCOCK, both of Scott.

Married. PIKE - ALLEN - At the W. M. parsonage in Taylor, N.Y., October 9, 1886, by Rev. M. J. OWEN, Mr. Charlie A. PIKE, of Taylor, to Miss Celia ALLEN of South Otselic, N.Y.

Married. WARREN - HAWYER - At the residence of the bride's father, in Cheningo, N.Y., Wednesday, October 27, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. John H. WARREN to Miss Beatrice D. HAWYER, both of McGrawville.

Married. WITHEY - ROUNDS - At the residence of the bride's mother in Solon, N.Y., October 20, 1886, by Rev. W. W. CONNOR, Mr. Herman R. WITHEY and Miss Charlotte B. ROUNDS, both of Solon, N.Y.

Married. HOVER - TILLOTSON - At the residence of Mr. Moses BUTTERFIELD, at Blodgett Mills, October 26, 1886, by Rev. John NASON, Mr. Cortland L. HOVER, of Candor, N.Y., and Miss Sarah Jane TILLOTSON, of Blodgett Mills, N.Y.

Married. MILLER - BRYANT - At the Lewis House in the city of Binghamton, Oct. 20th, by Rev. J. F. WARNER, Mr. Elmer E. MILLER and Miss Matie E. BRYANT, both of Marathon, N.Y.

Married. PERKINS - WARNER - At the residence of the bride's parents, in Cincinnatus, Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1886, by the Rev. Edson ROGERS, Mr. J. Floyd PERKINS, of South Otselic, and Miss Nora Estelle WARNER of Cincinnatus.

Married. HAMMOND - DIVER - At the Baptist parsonage in Cincinnatus, October 23, 1886, by Rev. D. BURROWS, Mr. Fred. H. HAMMOND of East Freetown to Miss Alaee DIVER, of Solon.

Married. HOWARD - PRESTON - At the residence of the bride's father in Homer, N.Y., October 13, 1886, by Rev. T. F. HARRIS, Mr. Thomas R. HOWARD, of Preble, and Miss Hattie J. PRESTON, of East Homer, N.Y.

Married. SITES - WEAVER - At the home of the bride's parents, in Pitcher, N.Y., October 20, 1886, by Rev. E. ROGERS, Charles F. SITES, of Texas Valley, to Celia WEAVER of Pitcher.

Married. GOODCHILD - BABCOCK - At the parsonage, in Homer, October 19th, by Rev. T. STACEY, Mr. Oliver GOODCHILD, of Hatfield, Mass., and Miss Anna M. BABCOCK, of Truxton.

5 Nov 1886

Married. CROSLEY - BABCOCK - At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Scott, N.Y., October 20, 1886, by Rev. W. H. ROBERTSON, Myron H. CROSLEY and Marian M. BABCOCK, both of Scott, N.Y.
[repeat of 29 Oct 1886]

Married. FRASER - BENTLY - At the residence of the bride in Cortland, October 26, 1886, by Rev. T. STACEY, Mr. Simeon T. FRASER, of Homer, and Miss Alice C. BENTLY, of Cortland.

Married. DAVIS - ROBINSON - At the residence of S. TAFT, Killawog, N.Y., Oct. 30, 1886, by Rev. E. N. SABIN, Mr. J. B. DAVIS, of Bath, and Miss Jennie N. ROBINSON, of Cortland, N.Y.

Married. ALBEE - PECK - At the bride's parents, in Cortland, N.Y., October 28, 1886, by Dr. H. A. CORDO, Mr. William E. ALBEE, of Minneapolis, and Miss Louise N. PECK, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. PECK, of Cortland.

Wedding Bells. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. PECK, in this place, on the 28th ult., occurred the marriage of their only daughter, Louise N., to William E. ALBEE, of Minneapolis, Minn. A. R. and Frank J. PECK, brothers of the bride, and F. R. WOODRUFF, acted as ushers. At 2:30 o'clock the bridal party entered the spacious parlor, first the groom, accompanied by A. R. PECK, as best man, and the bride, accompanied by her father, when the wedding ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. CORDO, in an impressive manner. The bride was attired in white corded silk, en train, trimmed with duchesse lace, tulle veil, and diamond ornaments. The groom wore the conventional black. The house was very elaborately decorated with flowers and potted plants, and the happy bridal pair were married under exotics, extending nearly to the ceiling. The house was darkened and illuminated with gas, everything being so arranged that the scene presented a most beautiful appearance. Kapp's orchestra, of Syracuse, gave interest to the occasion by discoursing excellent music. The presents were both handsome and valuable. The bride's father gave $1,000 in gold. The groom an elegant bar pin set with diamonds; A. H. RICHIE, the engraver, of New York, check for $100; the bride's grandmother, $50 in gold; Major and Mrs. L. H. EVARTS, of Philadelphia, an ottoman silk quilt; Dr. N. J. PECK, of Iowa, brass music rack; Mr. and Mrs. ALBEE, marble clock; Miss Louise BENTON, sofa pillow and ruby bracelet; Dr. M. D. PECK and wife, of Washington, silver water pitcher and tray. Neighbors gave a large and very handsome steel engraving and a full set of silver ware. The happy pair left on the 5 o'clock train for Washington. They will make Minneapolis their future home.

12 Nov 1886

Married. SAULSBURY - UNDERWOOD - In Freetown, N.Y., October 27, 1886, by Rev. E. H. DICKINSON, Mr. William SAULSBURY, of Chittenango, N.Y., and Miss Helen L., daughter of Flander UNDERWOOD, of Freetown.

Married. HARVEY - WARNER - At the residence of the bride's parents in Pitcher, N.Y., October 27 1886, by the Rev. C. H. MOXIE, of Bradford, N.Y., Mr. E. Eugene HARVEY of Cincinnatus, to Miss Mary G. WARNER, of Pitcher, N.Y.

Married. GRANT - LULL - In German, at the residence of the bride's parents, October 27, 1886, by the Rev. D. BURROUGHS, assisted by the Rev. O. COOPER, Mr. Charles W. GRANT, of Cincinnatus, to Miss Florence M. LULL, of German.

Married. GOODALE - CARSON - At the residence of Mrs. ALLEN, in Freetown, N.Y., Monday evening, November 1, 1886, by Rev. Mr. BUNNEL, Mr. Giles GOODALE, of Lapeer, N.Y., and Miss Ellen CARSON of Freetown, N.Y.

Married. JOHNSON - HUTCHINGS - In Marathon, Nov. 4, 1886, by Rev. E. N. SABIN, Mr. Wesley JOHNSON, and Miss Emma HUTCHINGS.

Married. Thursday afternoon Nov. 4th, a few near relatives and friends assembled at the residence of Mrs. Phoebe S. PALMER, at MrGrawville, to witness her marriage to Mr. Ira ROCKWELL, a well known resident of Taylor, N.Y. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. J. OWEN of Taylor. After congratulations the delicious refreshments prepared for the occasion were served and a social time enjoyed by all. Some valuable presents were bestowed upon the wedded pair also many wishes for future happiness and prosperity.

19 Nov 1886

Married. WARREN - HAWYER - At the residence of the bride's father, October 27, 1886, by Rev. [?] F. HARRIS, Mr. H. WARREN, of McGrawville, N.Y., and Miss Beatrice D. HAWYER, of Cheningo.

Married. VANHOESEN - STONE - In Homer, November 10, 1886, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. William A. ROBINSON, D.D., Mr. Arthur L. VanHOESEN, of Syracuse, and Miss Mary E. STONE, of Homer.

26 Nov 1886

Married. JONES - THAYER - At the residence of Mrs. Jennie A. TOWER, on Greenbush-st., Cortland, N.Y., Nov. 10, 1886, by Rev. Geo. H. BRIGHAM, Mr. John W. JONES and Mrs. Ada M. THAYER, both of Cortland.

Married. SMITH - COLE - Nov. 11th, at the residence of the bride's father Mr. Wesley FRY, of Willett, N.Y., by Rev. A. C. SPERRY, Mr. Jasper SMITH, of Upper Lisle, to Mrs. Ella L. COLE, of Willett.

Married. COURTNEY - BAYS - Married November 17, 1886, at Marathon, by the Rev. E. Woodward BROWN, Mr. George A. COURTNEY of Virgil, to Miss Minnie BAYS of the same town.

Married. PUDNEY - PUDNEY - At the residence of the bride's parents, Nov. 18, 1886, by Rev. J. L. ROBERTSON, Mr. Thomas N. PUDNEY, of Utica, and Nellie M., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. PUDNEY, of Cortland.

Married. WRIGHT - BACON - At Frankfort, Ky., Oct. 7, 1886, Lieutenant Walter K. WRIGHT, U.S.A., and Pattie Rodman BACON.

Married. GLANN - BANTA - In Corbettsville, Broome county, N.Y., Nov. 23, 1886, Mr. J. J. GLANN, of Cortland, and Miss Minnie BANTA, of Corbettsville.

3 Dec 1886

Married. HART - HINES - At Athens, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 17, Josiah HART, of Cortland, N.Y., and Mrs. Fannie HINES, of Athens., Pa.

Married. CHASE - ROUNDS - At the residence of the bride's parents in Taylor, Nov. 18h, by Rev. Edson ROGERS, Mr. Wellington CHASE of Coldwater, Mich., and Miss Edith A. ROUNDS.

10 Dec 1886

Married. FOSTER - NORTHRUP - At the residence of the bride's mother, in Virgil, N.Y., Dec. 1, by Rev. Mr. SWITZER, of Virgil, Mr. John J. FOSTER, of Dryden, and Miss Louisa NORTHRUP.

Married. UNDERWOOD - THOMPSON - At the residence of the bride's parents, November 24, 1886, by the Rev. W. D. FOX, assisted by Rev. W. H. PEARNE, Mr. Jay B. UNDERWOOD of East Scott, N.Y., and Miss Estella M. THOMPSON, of Preble, N.Y.

Married. HARDENBERG - WAVLE - In Harford, November 24, by Rev. A. D. STOWELL, of Newark Valley, Mr. John D, HARDENBERG and Miss Mary DeFrancis WAVLE, both of Harford.

Married. VanTUYL - BLODGETT - In Cortland, Dec. 8, 1886, by Rev. Dr. CORDO, Charles H. VanTUYL, of Hector, Schuyler county, N.Y., to Miss Libbie M. BLODGETT, of this place.

Married. ROBERTSON - BALDWIN - At the residence of the bride's father, Penfield, Ohio, Dec. 6, 1886, by Rev. L. ROBERTSON, of Cortland, N.Y., father of the groom, John L. ROBERTSON, of Emporia, Kansas, and Flora E. BALDWIN, of Penfield, Ohio.

Married. JAYNE - CLARK - At the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. J. C. HAYNES, in Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 8, 1886, James A JAYNE, of Cortland and Lillian J. CLARK, of Minneapolis, Minn.

17 Dec 1886 Taylor. Cards are out announcing the marriage of James A. JORDAN, of Washington, D.C., to Miss Lizzie GAPEN, of the same place. The happy event will take place Dec. 22d. Mr. J. is a nephew of Peter JORDAN of this place.

24 Dec 1886

Married. SALISBURY - HOBART - In Homer, December 12, 1886, by Rev. Wm. A. ROBINSON, D.D., Mr. W. Wallace SALISBURY, Jr., and Miss Agnes C. HOBART, both of Homer.

Married. GREENE - STOCKWELL - At the home of the bride's father, Mr. William STOCKWELL, in Marathon, December 15, by Rev. E. Woodward BROWN, Louis I. GREEN [sic] of Whitney's Point, to Katie E. STOCKWELL, of Marathon.

Married. POTTER - VOSBURG - At Freetown, by Rev. W. H. BUNNELL, Francis POTTER of Blodgett Mills, and Hattie VOSBURG of Freetown.

31 Dec 1886

Married. STILLMAN - CHURCH - Near South Otselic, December 18, 1886, by Perie [?] Fitz Randolph, Mr. George Russell STILLMAN, of Cuyler Hill and Miss Olive M. CHURCH of South Otselic.

Married. ELLIOTT - BROWN - At Marathon, N.Y., December 28, 1886 by Rev. F. Woodward BROWN, Mr. O. L. ELLIOTT of Ithaca, N.Y. to Miss Ellen BROWN daughter of the officiating clergyman.

Married. HARRIS - GOODALE - At the residence of George GOODALE, in Lapeer, on Saturday, Dec. 25, 1886, by Rev. Mr. TYLER, Frank E. HARRIS, of Whitney's Point, and Miss Carrie B. GOODALE, of Lapeer.

Married. RANDALL - MORTE [sic] - At the home of the bride, in Homer, Dec. 25th, 1886, by the Rev. Mr. WALRATH, of Homer, Alphe D. RANDALL, of Cortland, to Fannie MORSE.

Married. MACUMBER - NEWKIRK - At the residence of the bride's mother, in Cortland, N.Y., Dec. 29, 1886, by Rev. John ARTHUR, Mr. George J. MACUMBER and Miss Kate NEWKIRK, all of Cortland.

Transcribed by Merton Sarvay
February-March, 2008

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