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1893 - STRANGE -ROSE Joseph Strange and Jennie Rose were made happy last Tuesday evening by being joined in the bonds of matrimony at the home of the bride's parents. The young married couple was the recipients of most hearty congratulations and handsome presents. Rev. J. A. James officiated. Monday evening, July 3rd, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs Ella Orvis, Frederick Leslie Strange was united in marriage to Miss Esther Orvis. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Hall, pastor of the M. E. Church at Mainesburg. The company present on this happy occasion consisted of the immediate -relatives of the bride and bridegroom. Will Orvis, a brother of the bride, was best man, and Lois Squires, acted as bridesmaid. Mrs Leo Reynolds sang Oh Promise Me," and "Love's Old Sweet Song,", and Mrs Eva Williams played the bridal chorus from Lohengrin. The ceremony was performed before a beautiful bank of ferns and daisies. The color scheme consisted of a pretty blending of yellow and white, with daisies and ferns for floral decorations. There was a four course supper. The tables, lighted with yellow candles with yellow shades and baskets, helped to emphasize the color scheme. The happy couple made their get-away in another car from the one decorated for the occasion by zealous friends, and spent the night with friends in Mansfield. The next day they started on a brief trip to Niagara Falls, returning Sunday. They will make their home on the farm occupied his lifetime by Isaac Squires,`grandfather to the bride. There they will be pleased to receive and welcome their many friends.
1893 - STRANGE -ROSE - CELEBRATE
50TH ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strange of Sullivan celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary Sunday, October 17, 1943 at the home of their eldest son and
daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Morris G. Strange, at Mainesburg. Diner was
served to 50 relatives. The couple received many beautiful and useful gifts.
Joseph N. Strange and Miss Janie Rose were married Oct. 17, 1893, at the
home of the bride’s father, Enos Rose in Sullivan, by the late Rev. J.
A. James, pastor of the State Road Baptist Church. Following the ceremony
they were escorted by the bridegroom’s brother, Charles and fiancé,
Miss Mattie Rumsey, to Troy where they boarded the train en route to the
World’s Fair at Chicago. For some time they resided in Springfield Township,
and for the past 38 years on the Strange homestead in Sullivan. They have
five children, Marcus, of Mainesburg; Mrs. Leola Frickel, Pine City; Mrs.
Martha Palmer, New Albany; Frederick, of Elmira, and Maxwell, of Mainesburg,
and a foster son, Jack Isaacson, at home. They also have 18 grandchildren
and eight great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Strange have been active in
the work of the State Road Baptist Church, of which they have been members
since childhood. Both attended the State Normal School. Mr. Strange has
served as constable and tax collector of Sullivan Township and is at present
road supervisor. He is one of a family of six brothers and sisters, all
living. Mr. and Mrs. Strange have the best wishes of hosts of friends in
this vicinity. Among their gifts was a beautiful bouquet of roses from
the State Road Baptist Church. Three grandsons are in the armed forces:
Cpl. Robert Strange, Trinidad; Larue Frickel, with the Navy in California;
Maj. Lynn Beasley, husband of the late Lucille Frickel, and a nephew, Lt.
John Gray Strange, the last two en route to a foreign base.
1894 - CORNELL-HOLLY-In Mainesburg July 3rd, 1894, by Rev Mr. Troxel, George M. Cornell of Columbia and Miss Ella Holly of Mansfield.
1897 - STRANGE - RUMSEY - [SRGP 06896 / 06895] Tomorrow at noon, August 26th, at the home of the brides parents in Sullivan is to occur the marriage of Mr. Charles Strange, one of the rising farmers of that locality, and Miss Mattie, the accomplished only daughter and only child of Mr. Jesse Rumsey. The ceremony will be followed by a repast under the supervision of "Aunt Betty" Murray, the famous cook of Wellsboro. After a short wedding trip to Watkins and other points of interest Mr. and Mrs. Strange will take up their residence upon the bridegroom's farm in Sullivan. One of the prettiest weddings of the season was solemnizes August 26th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs Jesse Rumsey, Rumsey Hill, Pa., where their only daughter, Mattie Ellen, was united in marriage to Charles Henry Strange. About eighty relatives and friends were present. Promptly at 12 o'clock took their places under a bell of sweet peas and smilax. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. E. Hyde, of Mainesburg. After congratulations the company repaired to the dining room where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served by Caterer Betty Murray, of Wellsboro. The bride and groom were recipients of many beautiful presents. The Parlors and dining room were prettily decorated withsweet peas and the walk from the house to the gate was strewn with sweet peas for the couple to walk upon to the carriage. They departed amid showers of rice and the best wishes of their many friends. The bride and groom are among the most highly respected young people of the community. After their wedding trip they will make their home near Mainesburg. (27 AUG 1897)
1905 - NASH, MR. AND MRS. EVERETT - MARK 60TH ANNIVERSARY
The 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nash of
Roseville was observed with an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
Roseville Baptist Church. Married on March 14, 1905, Mr. and Mrs.
Nash are parents of two daughters. They are Mrs. Evelyn Cook of Roseville
and Mrs. Ruth Welch of Mainesburg. They have five grandchildren and
10 great grandchildren. They are members of the Baptist Church and
Tioga Valley Grange. Mr. Nash is a retired farmer. (Handwritten
date 1965)
1906 - MRS. G. WALTER ROBBINS
March 8, 1959 was the fifty-third wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. G. Walter Robbins. Mr. Robbins has been a confirmed invalid
for the past year but many who have known them will remember how they seemed
to share the joys and sorrows of life together and choose the best course
to pursue.
1911-June 14, 1911
Gray-Cady
On Wednesday, June 14, at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Wilton D. Gray,
in Sullivan, their daughter Miss Nellie A. Gray, was married to William
H. Cady, of Detroit, Mich. The Rev. J.A. James, of Mansfield, was the officiating
clergyman. Gray Rose, of Mansfield, a cousin of the bride, was best man,
and Miss Jessie Gray, the bride's sister, was bridesmaid. Only immediate
members of the families were bidden to the wedding. Following congratulations
and a tempting wedding luncheon, they departed for Detroit, where they
will live. The bride is an estimable young woman, and has many friends
in Mansfield. Mr. Cady is an advertising man in Michigan's metropolis,
and is esteemed highly in business and social circles. - Gray scrapbook
clipping
1915 - HARVEY - STRANGE - Marcus G. Strange and Ruby A., daughter of Mrs Evan Harvey of Mainesburg were united in marri by rev. N. Johnston at the Baptist parsonage at Covington day evening, August 9, 1915. Mr and Mrs G. E. Stauffer, of Mansfield accompanied the happy couple.
1916 - STRANGE - FRICKEL - Invitations are issued for the marriage of Leola, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph N. Strange, of Sullivan, to Harry C. Frickel, of this place. The wedding will be solemnized Thursday, June 15, at the home of the brides parents. Reverend Johnstone, of Covington will officiate. After a wedding trip, Mr and Mrs Frickel will reside here, where he is employed in the T. W.Judge Co's store. [SRGP 10060, 10285]
1917 - HILFIGER - BENSON - CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
Mansfield – In honor of their 25th wedding anniversary Mr. and Mrs.
Oswald Benson entertained about 100 relatives and friends at their home
in Sullivan Township. They were married Oct. 31, 1917 at the home of the
bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hilfiger, near Mainesburg. They have
two daughters, Mrs. Cecil Reynolds of Mainesburg, and Miss Velma Benson
at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Benson Celebrate Their Silver Wedding Anniversary
On Saturday evening, Oct. 31, about 100 friends and relatives gathered
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Benson to celebrate their silver wedding
anniversary. An enjoyable evening in visiting was demonstrated by the merry
chatter from the spacious, snuggly filled rooms. Profuse gifts, both elaborate
and useful were opened and dainty refreshments were served, including an
artistic wedding cake baked by Mrs. Carlton Hilfiger. With hearty congratulations,
the guests departed, wishing many more years of happiness to this worthy
couple, who are estimable church and community workers. The wedding occurred
at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hilfiger, of near
Mainesburg, on Oct. 31, 1917. The years have endowed them with two daughters,
Velma Mae Benson and Mrs. Cecil Reynold, a host of friends and a happy
home where the “latch string is always out.” Their hearty welcome always
bespeaks the works of the poet, who said: “Let me live in a house by the
side of the road and be a friend to man.”
STATE ROAD RECEPTION
Over fifty people gathered at the State Road church on Friday evening
to attend a reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Benson, upon the
occasion of their removal from the immediate community. A genuine friendly
feeling characterized the occasion. The program for the evening was announced
by Miss Lura Connelly. There were songs, several readings on friendship,
and, in behalf of the Ladies Aid Society, the Rev. David J. Griffiths presented
the Bensons with a beautiful Martha Washington geranium. In a few well
chosen words, Mr. Griffiths called attention to their helpfulness in the
community and their loyalty to the church. Both responded very modestly.
Following some guessing games directed by Mrs. Dora Dewey, refreshments
were served and a happy spirit prevailed. Although Mr. and Mrs. Benson
and their daughters are physically removed from the community, we are sure
that their interest will remain with their friends and neighbors and the
State Road Church of which they are members and faithful workers.
1920 - STRANGE - KINGSLEY 1920 -A very quiet home wedding took place Sunday evening at the home of Mrs Marietta Strange, when her daughter Julia was united in marriage to Harry Kingsley. They were unattended and the only guests were her mother and Mrs Joseph H. Bond. Rev. Bond performing the ceremony. They are a popular couple; both of them have always resided in Mansfield. Mr Kingsley is proprietor of the New Era Feed Mills. Mrs Kingsley is a trained nurse. They left Monday by auto for a wedding trip and after their return will make their home in Mansfield. They are receiving congratulations from a host of friends.
1920 - SMITH-DORSETT Wedding (SRGP 14798- 14799)
A wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Smith,
at Mainesburg, June 10, when their daughter, Nellie, was married to Howard
E. Dorsett, of Mansfield, Rev. Glenn R. Baldwin, pastor of the Methodist
church of Mansfield, officiating. Miss Lillian Smith, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor, and Lewis Dorsett, the bridegroom's brother,
acted as best man. Shortly after noon the bridal party marched down the
stairs and across the living-room while the bridal chorus from Lohengrin
was played by Mrs. Blanche Tanner. The ring ceremony was used and
was performed under an arch of green from which was suspended a large wedding
bell. The bride wore white georgette and carried a shower bouquet of pink
and white roses. Miss Lillian Smith was dressed in pink and carried
pink and white sweet peas. Immediately after the ceremony a three-course
dinner was served, the bride's table being beautifully decorated with pink
and white. The gifts were numerous. (The Agitator: Wellsboro, PA,
Wednesday, June 23, 1920)
1921 - MUDGE – STILWELL WEDDING (SRGP 2573
- 2574)
A very pretty home wedding took place Tuesday evening at eight
o’clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orris Mudge when their daughter Gladys
was united in marriage to Albert Stilwell, of Kadoka, South Dakota, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stilwell of this place. The bride was attired
in a dress of white georgette over satin and carried a large bouquet of
bridal roses. The ring ceremony was used and performed by Rev. C.
D. Purdy of the Methodist Church, after which a wedding luncheon was served
to the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stilwell, Richard Stilwell,
Mr. and Mrs. Orris Mudge, Earl, Cole, Eldridge and Lorena Mudge, Mr. and
Mrs. John Schautz, Mrs. Jennie White, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Munson, Mabel Benson
and Rachel Bowen. Mr. and Mrs. Stilwell have the best wishes of a
host of friends. Mrs. Stilwell is a very popular young lady, being
a graduate of the Mansfield High School and active in church and social
functions. Mr. Stilwell is engaged in farming in South Dakota, where
they will soon go to make their home.
Troy Gazette Register, July 20, 1922
Miss Esther Orvis, T.H.S. '14, of Mainesburg, and Frederick
Leslie Strange were married July 3rd [1922] at the home of the bride's
mother, Mrs. Ella Orvis by the Rev. Hall, pastor of the Methodist Church
at Mainesburg. They were attended by Miss Lois Squires and Will Orvis,
brother of the bride, Mrs. Lee Reynolds of Troy, cousin of the bride, sang
"O Promise Me" and "Love's Old, Sweet Song." The color scheme was yellow
and white. After a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, Mr. & Mrs. Strange
will make their home on the farm occupied his lifetime by Isaac Squires,
grandfather of the bride, Mrs. Strange made her home while attending school
here with her aunt, the late Mrs. Henry Sweet, and she has many friends
here who extend best wishes.
CA 1926 - BENSON-TEARS {SRGP 4274 - 4275]
One of the prettiest of home weddings was
solemnized Thursday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. when Miss Incel Benson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Benson, and Louis Tears, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Tears, were united in marriage. The color scheme of pink and white
was delightfully carried out by the use of mountain laurel, and pink and
white roses. The ceremony was performed beneath an arch of laurel
by the Rev. N. Johnstone, pastor of the Baptist Church, of Ulysses.
The bride was very charming in a gown of white satin and carried a bouquet
of pink and white roses. Her bridesmaid, Miss Bernice Webster, wore
pink and also carried a bouquet of pink and white roses. Earl Benson,
brother of the bride acted as best man. The Wedding March was played
by Mrs. N. Johnstone. Velma Mae and Virginia Benson, nieces of the
bride, acted as flower girls and ring bearer. The bridal party and
a number of guests were served a delicious luncheon after which the happy
couple left on a motor trip to Washington, D. C., and other places of interest.
Mrs. Tears is a graduate of the Mansfield Teachers College, and has taught
in Wellsboro for the past two years. Mr. Tears is a prosperous farmer
in this vicinity. They have many friends who wish them happiness.
1927 - KRISE - STRANGE -Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Annabel M. Krise, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Krise of Mainesburg to Maurice B. Strange, son of Mr. and Mrs Charles H. Strange, of Mansfield, which took place at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, by the Rev. Melvin Dodd, of Binghamton, N. Y. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs Paul D. Reynolds. Later a wedding supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs Reynolds, 43 Riverside Drive, Johnson City. Table decorations consisted of a wedding cake with a miniature bride and groom. They will live at Mainesburg. [SRGP 11732 --11731]
1931 - HAGER – FETHERS WEDDING
Miss Daisy Hager, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hager,
of Mainesburg and Grant Fethers, only son of Mrs. Minnie Fethers, of Chandlersburg,
were married at the M. E. parsonage, Mainesburg, December 9, the ceremony
being performed in the presence of the immediate relatives by the Rev.
S. H. Snyder.
1931 - SMITH - SHERMAN -MR. & MRS. LYLE SHERMAN –
RECEPTION [SRGP 00583 - 00584]
About one hundred friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sherman (Iva Smith
Sherman) gathered at the Elk Run Church basement Saturday evening, November
1931 for a reception and shower. The room and tables were gayly decorated,
an enjoyable program was given, and the gifts were presented by Ermel Williams,
Nellie Smith and Esther Balty, with the following verse:
We’re thankful for our blessings
All the year through;
And we’re very grateful
For friends like you
We bring to you best wishes,
With gifts of many friends,
Wishing you much happiness
And joys without an end.
A basket beautifully decorated in orange and white, was filled with gifts and placed on a small wagon. This was drawn by Ermel Williams and Nellie Smith, who wore orange crepe paper costumes. They were driven by Esther Baity, who wore a white costume. There certainly was large variety of beautiful and useful gifts and the children made many trips to deliver them. After the gifts were opened all enjoyed a delicious lunch, then departed with all good wishes to the honored guests, who surely are faithful and capable workers in the Elk Run church and Sunday School, and have a host of friends.
1933 - Hegele—DeWitt Oct. 25, 1933
A pretty home wedding was solemnized last evening at the home of Mr.
And Mrs. Paul Hegele, when their daughter, Pauline, became the bride of
Lawrence DeWitt, son of Mrs. Jennie Webster, of Mainesburg. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Cyril W. Houston, pastor of the Covington Church
of Christ, in the presence of the immediate families of the bride and groom.
Their attendants were Miss Lucille Hegele, sister of the bride and Luther
Webster. Miss Wilma Harris, of the State Teachers College, played the wedding
march. The bride is a graduate of the Mansfield Senior High School. The
groom is employed on road construction work. They will be at home in Mainesburg
after November 1.
1933 - SMITH - CHAMBERLAIN - Reception for Mr. and Mrs.
Harold Chamberlain June 30, 1933
On Friday evening June 30, a large number of friends gathered at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith, of Elk Run, for a reception and shower
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Chamberlain (Eloise Smith Chamberlain)
A very pleasant evening was spent in games and visiting, then gifts were
presented by a group of children in dainty and attractive costumes in keeping
with the bridal month of June. Representing rose buds were: Gladys Garrison,
Ermel Williams, and Nellie Arlene Smith, who recited the following:
We roses bring best wishes
Of happiness for you;
And with us birds and butterflies
Bring gifts from friends so true.
We’ll skip about and fly about
But you may sit right here
And open up the packages
Folks brought from far and near.
The flowers were assisted by butterflies (Audrey Smith, Greta Ann Chamberlain, Elizabeth Rumsey) and birds (Roger Rumsey, Gordon Cook) who gaily flitted back and forth with a large variety of very beautiful and useful articles. After the gifts were opened ice cream and cake were served and the guests departed with all good wishes to this popular couple. Mrs. Chamberlain is a faithful member of the Elk Run Church and the valued esteem of Mr. Chamberlain as a worker in the Mainesburg church was well confirmed by its large delegation in attendance.
1934 - WEBSTER-BENSON (SRGP 8449 - 8448) 1934
On Wednesday evening, November 28, Bernice L. Webster and Earl L. Benson
were united in matrimony at the Baptist parsonage. The Rev. David J. Griffiths
was the officiating minister. Mrs. Benson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Ernest
Webster, a graduate of Mansfield State Teachers College and is teaching
in the school at Mainesburg. She is one of the popular young ladies of
the State road Baptist Church, for several years the church organist and
active in all phases of church life. Earl Benson is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Benson. He is a graduate of Mansfield High School, a prosperous
young farmer and a young man of sterling qualities. He is a faithful attendant
of the State Road Young People’s Society and a member of the church. After
a brief ceremony, the happy couple left in a new Chevrolet car for Washington,
D. C. the best wishes of their many friends going with them.
1934 - REYNOLDS – STRAW WEDDING (SRGP 5499 / 5500)
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Leon W. Reynolds of Rutland was the
scene of a very pretty home wedding Tuesday, October 30, when their daughter,
Hazel Salome, was united in marriage to Donald Straw, also of Rutland.
The ceremony was performed at high noon by the Rev. Orey Crippen of Tioga,
in the presence of the immediate families. They were attended by
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shaylor of Austinville. The house was beautifully
decorated, the color scheme being blue and gold. The happy occasion
marked the twenty-seventh anniversary of the marriage of teh bride’s parents,
who were married October 3, 1907. The bride is a graduate of the
Mansfield-Richmond high school and Meeker’s Business Institute of Elmira,
N.Y. and has been a valued employee of the N. J. Thompson Co. In Elmira
for several years. She is a young lady of estimable character and
has a host of friends. The groom is a splendid young farmer of Rutland,
having come to this county from Clearfield Co. A few years ago. Following
a delicious wedding dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Straw left for a wedding trip
to Niagara Falls and other points of interest. They will reside in
Rutland.
1935 - NASH – WELCH WEDDING (SRGP 3575 / 3574)
Miss Ruth E. Nash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Nash of Mansfield
R.F.D. 2, and Darwin P. Welch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Welch of Mainesburg,
were united in marriage at Mainesburg on Friday, October 25, by the Rev.
S. H. Snyder, of the Mainesburg M.E. church. The attendants were
Mr. and Mrs. Ford J. Cook, the latter a sister of the bride, and Mr. and
Mrs. Stanley Seymour of Mainesburg, the latter a sister of the groom.
Mrs. Welch is a graduate of the Mansfield Senior High School, class of
1934, and Mr. Welch graduated from the same school with the class of 1935.
Mr. and Mrs. Welch left on a motor trip to Niagara Falls, Rochester and
Binghamton andother places of interest. They have a host of friends
who wish them a very happy and prosperous life. They will be at home
to their friends after November 1 at the home of the bridegrooms parents.
(handwritten date 1935)
1936 - NORMAN-WEBSTER [SRGP 22901 - 23231]
On Friday evening February 14th, at the Baptist
parsonage in Mansfield Howard L. Norman and Dorothy M. Webster were united
in matrimony. The officiating minister was the Rev. David J. Griffiths.
The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Webster of Sullivan
township. She is a graduate of the Mansfield State Teachers College
having taught at Liberty and Mainesburg. As a member of the State
Road Baptist Church, she was active in the young people's groups and because
of her genial personality she won many friends. Howard Norman is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Norman of Liberty township. He is
a graduate of the Liberty High School and was a student at State College.
Howard is a fine industrious young man and respected in his vicinity.
The happy couple planned to spend the honeymoon at Niagra Falls.
The best wishes of all their friends go with them.
1940 -- BEARDSLEE—SMITH WEDDING (SRGP 578 / 577)
Miss Shirley Beardslee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Beardslee,
and Roland Smith, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Smith, were married
June 1, at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Church at Elk Run. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. Carl McConnell, of Geneva, N.Y., uncle of the
bride, assisted by the Rev. Homer Cole, pastor of the church. Mrs.
Betty Beardslee, sister of the bride, was matron of honor, and Gilbert
Furman of Millerton, was best man. Miss Kathleen Frazier was flower
girl. The wedding music was played by Miss Jean McConnell, of Ithaca.
A reception at the summer home of the bride’s uncle, J. A. McConnell, followed
the ceremony, after which Mr. and Mrs. Smith left for a motor trip to Atlantic
City and the World’s Fair. Both Mr. and Mrs. Smith are graduates
of the Mansfield High School. They will reside on a farm near Roseville.
(Handwritten date 1940)
1940 - BENSON – REYNOLDS WEDDING (SRGP 5501 / 5502)
A very attractive home wedding took place at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Oswald Benson, of Mainesburg, Wednesday evening, July 3, when
their daughter, Virginia, was united in marriage to Cecil L. Reynolds,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Reynolds, of Rutland. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Orey Crippen in the archway, beautifully decorated with roses,
ferns and laurel. The bride was attended by her sister, Velma Mae
Bronson, and the bridegroom’s sister, Mrs. Donald Straw. The bridegroom
was attended by his brother-in-law, Donald Straw. Master Wayne Straw
was ring bearer. Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds left on Thursday morning for
Niagara Falls and other points of interest. Upon their return they
will reside in Rutland, where Mr. Reynolds is engaged in farming.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds are popular young people in their respective
communities, and a host of friends join them in wishing them a happy and
prosperous married life. (Handwritten date 1940)
1942 - Mrs. W.F. Morrell, Mansfield-
Miss Elizabeth Irene Palmer, (SRGP 25844) daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. Claude Palmer of Mainesburg and Waldo F. Morrell, son of
Mr. & Mrs. Faye Morrell of Elmira, were married at 3:30 p.m. Jan 25,
1942 at the State Road Baptist Church. The ring ceremony was performed
by the Rev. David J. Griffiths. The church decorations were roses and carnation.
Miss Katherine Palmer, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and Ronal
Morrell, brother of the bridegroom was best man. Mrs. Morrell is a graduate
of Mansfield Senior High School.
1946 - SMITH-TICE, ERMA – SHOWER
The True Blue Class of Roseville Community Sunday School honored
Erma Smith Tice with a variety shower on Saturday afternoon, July 13, at
the home of the teacher, Mrs. Gladys De Geus, of Roseville. The beautiful
gifts were attractively arranged on a table in the center of which a gaily
decorated pink umbrella was placed. Following the regular meeting
four little girls dressed as birds “flew” into the room to present the
gifts. The leader, Ruth DeGeus recited the following rhyme:
These gay little birds
Bring some gifts to you,
To show the fond love
Of the Class “True Blue”.
She was assisted by Roberta Ginrich, Ann Broadfield and Sally Reynolds. After the gifts were opened, the hostess served delicious refreshments which carried out the dainty pink and white color scheme of the room decorations. All enjoyed a social time together and extended to the honored guest and loyal member the best wishes for her happiness. (Handwritten date 1946) (Note from Joyce M. Tice - This is the marriage of my grandfather, Lee Tice to his third wife Erma Smith - making her my step grandmother - Erma was the compiler of this scrapbook. I recently found the wedding book of Erma and My grandfather in the house)
1947 - Mansfield - Miss Ruth Irene Woodward, [SRGP 11576] daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Woodward of Sylvania, became the bride of Morgan R. Cook, [SRGP 11573] son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cook of Mansfield RD, in a double ring ceremony performed Oct. 5, 1947, in the Elk Run Methodist Church by the Rev. N. Allen Sours before an altar decorated with bittersweet, ferns and tall white tapers. Preceding the ceremony the Misses Louise and Delores Griffin, aunts of the bridegroom, sant, "Always" and "I Love You Truly". Mrs. Mabel Miller of Millerton accompanied the vocalists and played traditional wedding music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a two piece suit of rayon gabardine with a pink rosebud corsage, brown hat with pink feathers, and brown accessories. Her only jewelry was a gold locket, a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Betty Woodward, only attendant for her sister, wore a blue crepe dress with white rosebud corsage and black accessories. Donald McConnell of Troy was best man and ushers were Richard Cook, bother of the bridegroom, and Lawrence Kilbourne, uncle of the bride. A reception was held in the church annex, which was decorated with tall pink tapers, pink and white flowers, and pink and white ribbons and streamers. About 200 attended. A luncheon was served by the WSCS and women of the church, after which the couple left for a one week trip through the Southern states. Upon their return they will reside near Elk Run.
1955 - Knowlton-Strange Nuptials [SRGP 19402 / 19422]
The marriage of Miss Lois J. Knowlton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Knowlton of Mansfield, and Arthur W. Strange, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark
Strange, of Mainesburg, was solemnized Sunday, Sept. 4, 1955, at 2 p.m.
at Bennettsville, S.C., by the Rev. W. M. Newton. They were attended
by Harold A. Knowlton, brother of the bride. The bride is a senior
at Mansfield Senior High School. The bridegroom is a graduate of
Mansfield Senior High School and the John W. McClure Lumbering School of
Memphis, Tenn.
1956 - CARSON—SHERMAN WEDDING (SRGP 1855 / 2932)
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the Elk Run Methodist Church
on Sunday, February 26 at 3 p.m. when Priscilla Carson, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Stuart Carson, Holiday, became the bride of Walter Sherman, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sherman of RD 2 Mansfield. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Donald Rose. The bride who chose a pale blue
suit for her wedding was given in marriage by her father. Mrs. Robert
Smith, sister of the bridegroom was maid of honor and Robert Smith was
best man. Mrs. Smith wore a pink suit. Betty Ann Rose at the
piano played “Because” and “O, Promise Me.” Richard Smith and Bryce
Jones, Mansfield were ushers. Mrs. Carson chose a lavendar dress
for her daughter’s wedding and Mrs. Sherman wore a turquoise dress.
The bride was a 1955 graduate of Wellsboro High School and the bridegroom
graduated in Mansfield, Class of 1953. A reception followed at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlette for 70 guests. Pre-nuptial events
were a shower at Holiday and a kitchen shower Feb. 22 at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Bartlette. The couple left for a short wedding trip
after which they will be at home on their farm which they recently purchased
from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlette. Mr. Sherman is engaged in farming.
(Handwritten date 1956)
1957 - SHERMAN – BRADLEY WEDDING (SRGP 1854 - 2933)
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle B. Sherman of Mansfield, RD 3, wish to announce
the engagement of their daughter, Mabel Marie to James L. Bradley, son
of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Bradley of Mansfield RD 2. Miss Sherman is
a senior at Mansfield High School. Mr. Bradley is owner of Elmira
Exterminating Service. Wedding plans are incomplete.
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Dorothy Kent - MHS 1955
David Clark - MHS 1950
1958 - Dorothy Kent Weds David Clark
On Sunday, September 14, 1958, the Mainesburg Church was the scene
of the marriage of Miss Dorothy J. Kent and David M. Clark. Rev. Orey Crippen
performed the double ring ceremony at 2:30 p.m. before an altar decorated
with bouquets of asters, gladioli and greens. The bride is the daughter
of Mr. & Mrs. Jay B. Kent of Millerton RD. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Clark
of Mansfield RD are the bridegroom's parents. Mrs. Betty Smith presented
an organ recital of traditional wedding music accompanied by Richard Clark,
who sang "Because" and "I Love You Truly." The bride, given in marriage
by her father, wore a gown of taffeta and Chantilly lace. the fitted bodice
with a jewel trimmed neckline and long sleeves joined the ballerina length
bouffant skirt, trimmed with matching lace. Her finger-tip veil was attached
to a crown of hand clipped matching lace with sequins and pearls. She carried
a bouquet of white roses atop a white Bible. Mrs. Jane Golder of Covington,
the bride's only attendant, was attired in a ballerina length gown of gold
chiffon with a matching headpiece. Roger York of Mainesburg, PA was the
best man. A reception was held at the groom's home for about twenty-five
guests. Mrs. Clark is a graduate of Mansfield Senior High School, class
of 1955 and is presently employed as a bookkeeper at Rose Chevrolet. Mr.
Clark graduated from Mansfield Senior High School, class of 1950 and is
engaged in farming. After a wedding top to Florida, the young couple will
reside at RD2, Mansfield.
1959 - YOUMANS—SHERMAN WEDDING (SRGP 4098 / 8711)
Miss Mary Youmans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Youmans of
Crooked Creek, RD, Pa., became the bride of Arthur Sherman on Sunday, Sept.
27, 1959 at 7 p.m. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle
Sherman of Mansfield. The Rev. Larry Draper performed the double
ring service in the Hills Creek Church of Christ. Wedding music was
provided by Miss Janet Davis, organist, and Mrs. Lois Draper, vocalist.
The bride was given in marriage by her father. She selected a floor
length gown with chapel train and a fingertip veil. She carried a
bouquet of white roses. Matron of honor was Mrs. Sylvia Hartman of
Wellsboro. The bride’s sisters were her bridesmaids. They are
Mrs. James Aumick of Mill Creek and Miss Linda Youmans. Floyd Hartman
served as best man. Ushering were Robert Smith of Mansfield and William
Smith of Antrim. An estimated 100 guests were at the reception at
Charleston Grange Hall. The bride is a graduate of Wellsboro – Charleston
High School and is employed by the Commonwealth Telephone Co., Wellsboro.
The bridegroom is an employee of Scott’s Mobile Homes, Mansfield.
1964 - WEBSTER – SHERMAN - WEDDING (SRGP
1851 - 8721)
Miss Sylvia Jane Webster and Mr. Lynn Tracey Sherman were united
in marriage on Wednesday evening, Jan. 15, 1964 in the Methodist Parsonage
at Mainesburg. Mrs. Sherman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Webster of Mansfield RD 3, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sherman of Mansfield RD 3
are the bridegroom’s parents. Rev. Richard Jones heard the exchange
of marriage vows with the couple’s immediate families in attendance.
Mrs. Sherman is a senior at Mansfield Junior – Senior High School while
her husband is a 1962 graduate of the same school. The young couple
will live on Mansfield RD 3, where they are engaged in farming.
JACKSON-WALKER
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Walker, of Purple street,
Wellsboro, announce the marriage of their daughter, Betty to James Jackson,
son of Mrs. Margaret Van Horn, of East avenue. The marriage took
place at Troy, Pa., August 5, Rev. O. D. Young, officiating. They
were attended by Miss Marcelete Calhoun and Francis Wingate of Wellsboro.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are natives of Wellsboro and are graduates of the
Wellsboro High School. Mrs. Jackson is also a graduate of Dickinson
Junior College, Williamsport, and Mr. Jackson of Elmira Business Institute.
They will reside in Wellsboro.
REYNOLDS – FORREST -- ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Reynolds of RD 2, Mansfield, Pa. Announce
the engagement of their daughter, Sally Lee to David E. Forrest, son of
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Forrest of RD 1, Snedekerville, Pa. Miss Reynolds
is a 1962 graduate of the Mansfield Jr-Sr High School and is attending
Beardsley’s Private Business School, Elmira, N.Y. Her fiance is a
1961 graduate of the Troy High School and of Humboldt Institute, Minneapolis,
Minn. He is employed by East Smithfield Farms, Columbia Cross Roads.
JONES – SHERMAN -- ENGAGEMENT (SRGP 1853 -8724)
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Jones, RD 4, Quakertown, announce the engagement
of their daughter, Velma Ann, to Joseph Sherman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle
Sherman, RD 3, Mansfield. Miss Jones is a senior enrolled at Mansfield
State College. A May wedding is planned.
McKAY - STRANGE - Miss Myrtle McKay, of this place, and Maxwell Strange, of Mainesburg were married July 9th, at South Salem,N.Y., by the Rev. Joseph Webster. At the present they will reside in Georgetown Conn., where Mr Strange has employment.
SWEENEY-JORALEMON
Mansfield—Mr. and Mrs. Herman Sweeney of Mainesburg, Pa., announce
the marriage of their daughter, Helen Naomi, to Joseph Russell Joralemon
of Snedekerville July 22 at Mainesburg. Mr. and Mrs. Joralemon will reside
in Mainesburg. (handwritten on article 1933) Mrs. Fannie Berry, 75, of
Millerton, Pa. died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray F. Hammond, 7
Aspen Ridge, Elmira, Saturday, May 14, 1938, at 2 p.m. Besides her
daughter, she is survived by two sons C. E. Berry, Port Huron, Mich., and
P. H. Berry, Harrisburg, Pa., 14 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren;
two sisters, Mrs. D. H. Smith, Millerton, Pa. and Mrs. W. E. Mitchell,
Tioga, Pa. The body is at 7 Aspen Ridge, where a prayer service is to be
held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, followed by funeral in the Jackson Summit Church
at 1 p.m. The Rev. G. G. Burroughs will officiate, assisted by the Rev.
C. R. Knight. Burial in West Branch Cemetery, near Wellsboro, Pa.
PRETTY HOME WEDDING
A pretty wedding took place Friday, April 10, at the home of the Rev.
and Mrs. Glenn C. Dewey of Mainesburg, when Miss Ruth VanHorn, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas VanHorn, of Troy, became the bride of Harold Hulslander,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hulslander of Gray Valley. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. Allen Douglas, pastor of the Baptist Church of Gillett. Miss
Caroline VanHorn, a cousin of the bride, was maid of honor and Herman VanHorn,
brother of the bride, was best man. The bride wore
A gown of old rose crepe and carried a bouquet of snapdragons and lilies.
The bridesmaid wore alice blue crepe and carried snapdragons and lilies.
Miss Inez Roblyer, of Gillett, sang "O Promise Me," with piano accompaniment
by Miss Bernice Cole, of Troy, who played Wedding March from Lohengrin
by Wagner. Following the ceremony, a three-course dinner was served, after
which Mr. and Mrs. Hulslander left on a motor trip. This popular young
couple have best wishes of a host of friends for a long and happy married
life. (handwritten on article 1936)
LOCAL GRADUATE WED AT TIOGA, PA.
On Tuesday evening, Aug. 15, Mr. and Mrs. Herman D. Sweeney of Mainesburg,
Pa., formally announced the marriage of their only daughter Helen Naomi
to J. Russell Joralemon, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Hosea W. Joralemon
of Snedekers. The marriage took place July 22 at Tioga, Pa., the Rev. Orey
Crippen performing the ceremony. Miss Sweeney is a graduate of Troy High
School, Troy, Pa., and the Arnot-Ogden Training School for Nurses, Elmira,
class of 1933. She received her R.N. from the State of New York in June.Mr.
Joralemon attended Troy High School and Elmira Business Institute and is
associated with his father in the operation of "Homestead Farm" at Snedekers
where the young couple will reside.The affair of Tuesday evening was held
at "Homestead Farm" and the announcement party was combined with a variety
shower. Mr. and Mrs. Joralemon received many beautiful gifts from the friends
and relatives in attendance. Covers were laid for 80 guests. Cards and
music were enjoyed during the evening. (handwritten on article 1933)
Golden Wedding - Emma Rutty [53120] and Allen M. Haight [40047]
The golden wedding of Mr. & Mrs. A.M. Haight was celebrated at
their home in Mainesburg, on Monday, Nov. 16 [1904] . About fifty persons
honored the occasion by their presence and good cheer. After a most bountiful
dinner W.P. Rose in a happy manner presented to the bride and to the groom
purses of gold as a token of respect and gratitude from their friends and
neighbors and loved ones. A gift of china was also received. this was followed
by appreciative words from their pastor, Rev. C.D. Smith. Out of town guests
were Mrs. T.C. Horton, of New York City; Mrs. Millie Haight and daughter,
Milicent, of Sugar Run; O.T. Haight, Mrs. C.T. Baldwin, Mr. & Mrs.
Charles Rumsey, Mrs. Homer Ripley, Volney Ripley and Miss Maude Ripley,
all of Mansfield. [Gray-Strange Scrapbook]
Mainesburg, July 7 - On Wednesday, June 30,1897, at noon, Rev. J.A.
James [07422] , of Mainesburg, PA, was united in marriage to Miss Julia
Addie Morgan [07016] , of Sullivan township. The bridegroom
is the able and popular pastor of the State Road Baptist church, while
the bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F.S. Morgan, and one of the
most estimable young ladies of the neighborhood. The ceremony took place
at the home of the bride's parents and was performed by Rev. R. Sirhony
Jones, of Ebensburg, PA. The maid of honor was Miss Julia Rose, and groomsman
was J.T.. Jones, Esq., of Pittsburgh. The bride wore a handsome dress of
pearl gray lansdowne, which adorned her very becomingly. The home was handsomely
decorated to receive the large circle of friends who had been invited.
They were all enthusiastic in their congratulations. The presents were
handsome and numerous. The pleasure of the day was greatly enhanced by
the presence of the Messrs. Jones brothers of Pittsburgh. The newly wedded
pair left for Rochester, and will visit different points in New York state
during their honeymoon.
The following poem was read on the occasion:
"It is not good for man to be alone,
I'll make a helpmeet for him from his bone."
These were the words which fell from lips Divine,
When Adam seemed in solitude to pine;
The man surrounded daily by the trees
Which first received a kiss from heaven's breeze
And drinking in the fragrance of the flowers
Which formed in Eden its resplendent bowers;
Although enswathed in beauty unexcelled
His heart in discontentment heaved and swelled;
But when fair Eve appeared at his side
His soul exulted with a righteous pride;
Let man's environment be ne'er so sweet
Without a wife he does not seem complete.
The law of human nature is to-day
The same as then and would assert its sway,
God ne'er intended "bachelors" to be,
To spend their lives in speechless misery;
And but for willful blindness of some men
The term "old maids" would not be heard again.
No atom in creation lives alone,
To seek a partner it is always prone;
Magnetic force inheres in every grain
And "singleness" in life treats with disdain.
Among all creatures 'neath the human scale
They form in happy pairs - a she and make,
And why should man the lord of earthly live
Eke out his years without a blessed wife?
Our worthy "Brother" saw the force of this
And sought the hand of "Addie" for his bliss
And who can doubt the wisdom of his choice?
This act must always cause him to rejoice.
God bless them both with happiness through life
And see in them a model man and wife.
May nothing ever come to break the tie
Which now was formed - except the time to die,
God's richest benediction on them rest
And heaven at last among the ever blest.
- A Friend
Happily Wedded - Edith ROSE [06836] and Nelson J. SMITH [03649]
A Mainesburg correspondent writes:
A twelve o'clock wedding occurred at the home of Mr. & Mrs. W.D.
Rose, in Sullivan, on Wednesday last. Their daughter, Miss Edith, and Nelson
J. Smith, were united in the sacred bonds of matrimony, by Rev. J.A. James,
in the presence of about forty near relatives of the contracting parties.
The bride was lovely in Pearl silk, muslin do loie, morie ribbons, and
white roses. The bride's cousin, Miss Allie Gray, acted as bridesmaid,
and her brother, Fred Rose, was best man. The day was all that could be
desired, the floral decorations beautiful, the refreshment - well, to be
able to appreciate them one would need to have seen the groaning tables,
and after a long sitting heard the groaning partakers. No more need be
said. The bride and groom are both popular young people of this place,
and begin their new life with great prospects of happiness and prosperity.
They left on the afternoon train for a extended four, intending to take
in many points of interest, among which are the Thousand Islands. The congratulations
of their many friends are extended. - [Gray-Strange Scrapbook, no date
on the clipping] [16 JUN 1897]
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