McKean-Elk County PA Archives News.....1920 Marriages in McKean Democrat Newspaper ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ronald Reid rreid@cox.net November 16, 2010, 9:50 pm McKean Democrat 1920 MARRIAGES IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA-1920 FROM THE THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) The following marriage notices appeared in the McKean Democrat during the year of 1920. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s). There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these editions since editions may be missing and many of the issues have sections that are unreadable. Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010 January 1, 1920. Page 1. Holder – Bush Last evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Holder, of Smethport, occurred the marriage of Iva Holder and Alfred Bush. The ceremony which was witnessed by a few relatives and friends of the contracting parties was performed (unreadable) the Methodist church. The bride of this alliance who for several years past has been the efficient clerk at Reg(---) Eastman’s office at the Court House, is one of Smethport’s fairest daughters, who is deservedly popular in social circles of the town. She is a graduate of the Smethport High School. Mr. Bush is a young man of splendid qualities who numbers his friends by the legion. He was in his country’s service for several months during the late war. He holds a position at the Homes and Gilfillan plant, this borough. Following a bridal tour Mr. and Mrs. Bush will take up their residence in part of the Amanda Sasse house on Mechanic street. Page 1. Blakeslee – Specht At the home of the bride’s paents in Long Branch, N.J., Wednesday, December 24th, occurred the marriage of Miss Louise Blakeslee and Frederick Specht, Rev. McCoy of the First Baptist church officiating. The attendants were Miss Pauline Thaw(unreadable) The bride is a charming young lady who is one of Long Branch’s most popular young ladies. The groom, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Specht of Smethport is a graduate of the local high school and State college and has made a success as an engineer. Since his discharge from the army in which he served during the war he has been employed by the Pennsylvania railroad as instructor of apprentices, being stationed between Wilmington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mr. and Mrs. Specht have been visiting Mr. Specht’s parents in Smethport this week. The Democrat unites with many friends in extending congratulations to this happy young couple. Page 1. Cooper – Burlingame At Olean last Saturday occurred the marriage of Miss Gertrude Cooper and Fred Burlingame, both popular young people of Smethport, Rev. McCoy performing the ceremony. For some time past Miss Cooper has been employed as secretary at the Norwich Carbonate of Lime Co. office, this borough. She is a charming young lady who is popular with a wide circle of friends. Mr. Burlingame is a splendid young man who is well known throughout the oil industry being employed as a driller in the local field. Mr. and Mrs. Burlingame have taken up their residence in the Briendle house on Bank street. Page 1. Nelson – Thomas Mr. Homer Thomas a well known Smethport young man and Ola Nelson a popular Port Allegany young lady were united in marriage, December 22 by the Rev. Margeson of the Baptist church. Mr. Thomas who made a valiant record during the late war is employed at the Post Allegany window glass factory and the couple will reside in that town. Page 7. Harry Kurtz and Miss Edna Layman were married Saturday morning at the home of the bride on Mill St. January 8, 1920. Page 3. Engagement Announced Among the many social events, which featured the holiday season of Hazlehurst was the announcement of the engagement of Miss Elizabeth Marguerette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.M. Muholland to Mr. Howard Workley, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Workley, of Smethport, at a handsomely appointed six o’clock dinner reception, at the former’s home, December 26. The color scheme throughout the house was green and white, the college colors of Miss Muholland and Workley. The table centerpiece was a beautiful mound of sweetheart roses, banked from a pretty wicker basket from which underneath were the announcement cards drawn by ribbons to the pretty hand painted place cards. Mr. and Mrs. Muholland were assisted by Mrs. Geo. Charles, Bertha Charles and Flora Winegard. Covers were laid for twenty-five including the following out-of-town guests: Dr. H.K. Eaman, Mt Jewett, Dr. C.E. Johnson, St. Marys; Dewey Walker, Dorothy Walker, Rochester; Miss Forest Cummins, Brookville; Arthur and Vanlette Winegard of Clarksburg, W.Va.; Beth and Mary McCarty Marguerite and Craig Workley, Edwin Okerland of Smethport. Miss Muholland is a graduate of the Indiana Normal, Indiana, Pa., and Mr. Workley is a student at the University of Pittsburgh. – Mt. Jewett Herald. Page 3. Former Teacher Weds. Charles Lewis and Miss Bertha Spencer , popular Port Allegany young people, were united in marriage by Rev. A.E. French of the Presbyterian church of that town, December 22, 1919. The bride was formerly a teacher in the county schools. Page 3. On Friday, December 26, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Chas. O. Laymon of Port Allegany, occurred the marriage of Miss Edna Crane Laymon and Harry Philip Kurtz, popular young people of that town, Rev. Chas. O’Dell, pastor of the Port Allegany M.E. church officiating. The bride who is a daughter of the late Chas. O. Laymon, editor of the Port Allegany Reporter, is one of that town’ s most charming and accomplished young ladies. Page 3. At the Baptist church in Olean, Wednesday, Dec. 31, occurred the marriage of Douglass Denning, son of Mrs. Minnie Denning of Eldred, and Miss Irene Hepworth of Olean. Page 4. Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Hockenberry of No. 77 School street, announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mabel Hope Hockenberry, to William Newell of New York, on December 15 in New York. Miss Hockenberry served as a Red Cross nurse during the war and Mr. Newell was in the aviation service. The couple met overseas. – Bradford Star-Record. Page 5. Joyce McGee of Colegrove and Daisy Baker of Betula were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage, Smethport, on December 31, 1919, Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating. January 15, 1920. Page 3. Quth – Amundson A pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Ms. Frank Quth of Warsaw, N.Y., when their daughter Katharine was united in marriage to David Omundson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Omundson, of Mt. Jewett, Pa., on New Years Day by Rev. Boker, of that city. – Mt. Jewett Herald. Page 3. Smith – Rinn The marriage of Dr. Herbert A. Smith of Buffalo and Miss Ella Marie Rinn took place in New York City on January 1st. They will make their home at 267 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo after February 1st. The Reporter-Argus joins many friends in extending congratulations. – Port Allegany Reporter-Argus. January 22, 1920 Page 1. Oviatt – Bryan In Buffalo, Saturday, January 10, occurred the marriage of Miss Blanche L. Oviatt and Thomas Bryan both of that city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S.R. Panett. The bride who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Oviatt of Keating township, is a charming young lady who during the past two years has been employed as a professional nurse in Buffalo. The groom, who was late a sergeant in his country’s service, now holds a responsible position in engineering, his profession in Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Bryan will make their future home in Buffalo. Page 3. Charles Fitzpatrick, aged 69 and Mrs. Nancy Culver, who is not giving her age for publication, but who is said to have seen as many winters as the bridegroom, both colored and residents of Kane were united in marriage at Ridgeway last Saturday. Soaring years and soaring cost of living couldn’t dampen the ardor of this dusky Romeo and his ebony-hued Juliet. January 29, 1920. Page 2. Johnson – Roth Miss Victoria Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mr. Henry Roth, both of the West End, were united in marriage Monday, Jan.10th at the Mt. Nebo parsonage, Rev. Morton Parson officiating. The Herald with their many friends extend congratulations. – Mt. Jewett Herald. Page 3. Dudick – Kutchmire Miss Susan Irene Kutchmire, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kutchmire of Custer City, was united in marriage to John J. Dudick of Mt. Jewett at 9 o’clock this morning in St. Bernard’s church. The couple was attended by Miss Anna Zias of this city and Michael Kutchmire, Jr., of Custer City, a brother of the bride. The bride was attired in a blue suit and hat and wore a bouquet of roses. Mr. and Mrs. Dudick will reside in Mt. Jewett. The left at noon for their home.- Bradford Star-Record, Saturday. Page 3. Falconer – Lowman Miss Nina Jane Falconer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Falconer and Mr. Roy Clinton Lowman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lowman, of Martenville, Pa., were united in marriage Wednesday, January 14th, at the Methodist parsonage in Franklin, Pa., Rev. Morris A. white officiating. The bride is a popular Mt. Jewett girl, having taught in the public school a number of terms. The groom, who was employed here before being called into service, has many friends here. They will make their home in Hadley, Pa. – Mt. Jewett Herald. February 5, 1920. Page 7. Ray Irvin Moore and Alice Caroline Nelson, both of Port Allegany, were united in marriage at the Methodist church, that place, Thursday, January 22. February 12, 1920. Page 1. Michaels – Clark AT 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, at the parsonage of St. Raphael’s church, Port Allegany, Ev. Father Becker united in marriage Lester Clark of Port Allegany and Miss Lillian Michaels, daughter of Mrs. Samuel Raymer of Smethport. Miss Michaels is a charming and accomplished young lady who has spent practically her entire life in Smethport, where she is deservedly popular with a wide circle of friends and her marked musical ability has attracted wide recognition. For some time past she has been teacher of the Burtville school. Mr. Clark is spoken of as a splendid young man. On Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Clark left for a wedding tour, after which they will take up their residence in Port Allegany. Page 3. Huntington, W.Va., Feb. 5. – Denied a license for their proposed long distance telephone ceremony in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky, Fred Wegley and Miss Tillie Edwards, of Kane, were married here last night by Dr. William B. King of the Methodist Episcopal church. February 19, 1920. Page 5. The Bradford Star-Record of Tuesday says: the marriage of Miss Florence Hazleton, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Hazelton of Clarion, Pa., formerly of Bradford and William Hanley, of No. 44 Jackson avenue, Bradford, was solemnized in Pittsburgh at 11 o’clock this forenoon. The ceremony took place at the rectory of St. Paul’s cathedral and was performed by the Rev. Vincent Burke. Page 5. Riggal – Stone The following from the Charleston Gazette will be read with interest in Smethport, where the groom at one time resided. The wedding of Miss Edith Mae Stone, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Stone of this city and Mr. Howard Milton Riggall, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Rigall of Huntington, was solemnized at the First Methodist church yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock, the Rev C.W. Hartinger being the officiating minister. The bride was attractive in white satin with a veil of tulle. She was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. J.E. Stone. The maid of honor was Miss Myrtle Stone, sister of the bride, who was attired in silver cloth with tulle draperies. She carried Marechal Niel roses. The best man was Mr. Arch J. Riggall, brother of the groom. Other members of the wedding party were Miss Alethea Calvert, Miss Ora Young, Miss Lyde Stone, bridesmaids; Mr. Frank Garrison of Huntington and Mr. Roy Meadows and Mr. Stanley Goshorn of this city, groomsmen. The music was under the direction of Mrs. Elsie Fischer Kincheloe, who before the ceremony sang “The Sweetest Story Ever Told.” Among the out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. F.F. Riggall, parents of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. Westcott of Huntington. The bride and groom left for the East to spend their honeymoon. The groom came to Charleston recently from Huntington. He was in France fifteen months, was seriously wounded and gassed. The bride is a popular young woman with many friends in the city. February 26, 1920. Page 3. A pretty home wedding took place last evening at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Geo. W. Halliwell, 217 Clay street, when their daughter, Florence E., was united in marriage to Fred N. Hardy, of Nichols, N.Y. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father, the beautiful double ring ceremony being employed. The bride was gowned in a beautiful creation of white beaded georgette over silk and carried a bouquet of pink budded roses. Miss Anna M. Halliway acted as maid of honor. She was attired in pink georgette. Miss Dorothy A. Willis, the bride’s maid, was dressed in white georgette over pink silk. William J. Halliwell, Jr., acted as best man. Miss Vivian Corey played the wedding march. The room was a veritable bower of beauty being decorated with a profusion of palms and ferns. The gorgeous display of gifts received attested the high esteem in which the bride is held. The bride-groom is a prosperous merchant of Nichols, and after a short wedding trip they will make their home in that city. The best wishes of a host of friends will follow them. – Kane Republican, February, 19. Page 3. Word was received by friends in this city last evening of the marriage of John R. Wolfe of this city and Miss Dorothy Bettes of Eldred, Pa., which occurred yesterday afternoon at Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Wolfe, who is a commercial traveler with headquarters in Bradford, has long been a resident of this city and is well known. After a short wedding trip the couple expect to make Bradford their home. – Bradford Era, Friday. March 4, 1920. Page 5. Mrs. E.H. Southwick entertained at a miscellaneous shower at her home on Bank St., Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Lester Clark, nee Lillian Michaels, whose marriage was recently solemnized in Port Allegany. Mrs. Clark was the recipient of many beautiful gifts from her Smethport friends. March 11, 1920. Page 4. The marriage of Miss Mary Cannon of James City, formerly of Bradford, and P.W Nelson of East Kane, was announced Friday. The ceremony was performed at Ridgway, January 3 by Rev. Davis, but was kept a secret until Friday. Mrs. Nelson, who is employed by the American Plate Glass company, will continue to hold her position. Mr. Nelson is also an employe of the American Plate Glass company and is a former service man, having spent 14 months overseas with the light artillery. They will reside in James City where both are well and favorably known. – Kane Republican. April 1, 1920. Page 1. Pitcher – Ostrander At Olean, N.Y., Monday, March 29, Rev. Gallimeur united in marriage Miss Carried Pitcher, a charming Ormsby young lady and Floyd Ostrander, a well known and popular Port Allegany young man. After a wedding trip to Rochester, Buffalo and Niagara Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander will reside in Ormsby, where the former is employed. Page 1. Rice – Koblin At the home of the bride’s parents in Brookville, Pa., Thursday, Mar. 25, occurred the marriage of Miss Allena Koblin of that place to Ralph Rice of Smethport. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rice of Mill street and is a well known young man. Mr. and Mrs. Rice will reside in Brookville where the former is employed. April 15, 1920. Page 1. Otto G. Luce and Daisy G. Minnier, both of Betula, were married at the Smethport M.E. parsonage, Monday April 12, Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating. Page 3. Hazlehurst Teachers Marry At End of Lenton Season Two of Hazlehurst’s most accomplished young ladies seized upon the Easter season as a time to surprise their friends. They went to Portville, N.Y., where Miss Pauline A. Palmer of Hazlehurst became the bride of Robert E. Frantz of Stevensville, Pa. They were attended by Miss Hazle G. Hotton of Hazlehurst and George I. Zetler of Renova. Later in the day Miss Hotton and Mr. Zetler were united in marriage and they in turn were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Frantz. The young ladies were attired in traveling suits of blue and carried bouquets of violets. They went to Buffalo on a short trip after which the brides returned to take up their duties. They have the best wishes of their many friends. – Mt. Jewett Herald. Page 6. Larrabee: At Buffalo, Saturday, March 27th, occurred the marriage of Miss Amelia Carpenter to Miller Hollenbeck of Montrose, Pa. April 22, 1920. Page 3. At St. Marys church, Sartwell, Wednesday morning, Rev. Father Fisher united in marriage Miss Rose Masterson, of Sartwell and Jess Selbert of Erie. The attendants were Miss Pearl Masterson and Charles Masterson. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride. After a wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Seybert will reside at Erie. Page 4. Fisher – Albertson Miss Katherine Fisher and Mr. Sidney Albertson, two of Mt. Jewett’s highly respected young people were united in marriage Wednesday evening at St. Joseph’s rectory, Rev. E.M. Driscoll officiating. They left on the early train Thursday for a wedding trip to Buffalo and are expected back Monday morning, after which they will make their home with the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.S. Albertson on McClellan avenue. – Mt. Jewett Herald. Page 5. The marriage of Miss Rosalind Warshoff of New York, formerly a well known Smethport girl, and First Sergeant Louis R. Stoltz of Camp Zachary Taylor, Louisville, Ky., was solemnized in New York city, Saturday, April 3rd. Sergeant and Mrs. Stoltz have been at home at 116 E. Oak St., Louisville, since April 10. The wide circle of friends of this charming young lady will unite in extending congratulations to this happy young couple. Mrs. Stoltz is a niece of Mrs. H.W. Rubin of King street. Page 6. Farmers Valley: The marriage of Miss Viola Pelton the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Pelton of this place and Ralph Young of Toledo, Ohio, took place at Smethport April 10. Mr. and Mrs. Young left Saturday for Toledo where they will make their home. Page 6. Betula: Miss Lillian Gallup of Betula and Cecil March of Ridgway were united in marriage Friday. May 6, 1920. Page 3. At St. Peters Cathedral, Erie, on Tuesday of last week, occurred the marriage of Miss Frances Fleming, a popular Kane young lady and F.H. Colligan, a well known traveling man of Bradford. Page 5. Tuesday was the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McKean and in honor of that event a number of relatives of this estimable couple gathered at the handsome McKean residence on Main street in delightful social assemblage Tuesday afternoon. There were forty-four guests present and Mr. and Mrs. McKean were presented with a beautiful bouquet consisting of forty rose-buds, each bud representing a year of happy wedded life. Refreshments were served. The occasion was one long to be remembered by all who participated. The hosts of friends of this highly esteemed couple will sincerely hope that they be spared to enjoy many more such anniversaries. June 3. 1920. Page 1. Mr. Sven I. Winstedt and Miss Alma Ellen Strom, both of Smethport, were happily united in marriage last Saturday morning at the parsonage of the Swedish Mission church, Rev. Emil G. Winstedt officiating. The happy couple have just recently arrived from Sweden and will make their future him in Smethport, where Mr. Winstedt is engaged as a painter for the Engstrom Bros. They have the heartiest congratulations and well wishes of their many friends. Page 1. Norman – Peterson The marriage of Mr. Ed. Norman, a well known Smethport man and Miss Davida Augusta Peterson of Colegrove took place last Saturday morning at the parsonage of the Swedish Mission church, Rev. Emil G. Winstedt officiating. Mrs. Birger Peterson attended the bride and Mr. Birger Peterson, a brother of the bride, acted as best man. The happy couple left immediately for a honeymoon trip. After their return they will make their home at Smethport, where Mr. Norman is engaged in building contracting. Both are well known and have the heartiest congratulations of their many friends. June 10, 1920. Page 1. Clark – Schlabig Announcement has been received in Smethport of the marriage of Arthur Schlabig, a former well known Smethport young man, and Miss Nellie Clark a charming Huntington, W.Va., young lady, which event occurred in Huntington, Friday, May 18, 1920, Rev. Jerry Harmon officiating. The groom who is a son of Mrs. Minnie Schlabig and a grandson of C.E. Barrett of Mill street, is a fine young man who has spent the greater part of his life in Smethport, where he numbers a wide circle of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Schlabig will reside in Huntington, where the groom is employed at the glass factory. Page 6. Mack – Chapman Announcements have been received in Smethport of the marriage of Rev. Noble I. Mack of the local Baptist church and Miss Vera M. Chapman, of Rochester, N.Y., which event occurred in that city Thursday, June 3. This couple will be at home in a few days in apartments at the residence of Mrs. Walter Evans on Bank St. E.W. Strong has received the following account of the wedding, clipped from a Rochester paper. On Thursday evening, in the Parsells Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. Noble I. Mack, pastor of the First Baptist church at Smethport, Pa., was united in marriage to Miss Vera M. Chapman of No. 1311 East Main street. The church was decorated with palms, snow balls and calla-lilies. Miss Bertha Strauss presided at the pipe organ. The groom was graduated last years from the Rochester Theological Seminary, and former fellow students acted as ushers. The ushers were: Rev. F.E. Cooper of Hannibal, Mo.; Rev. J.O. White of Livonia; Rev. W.R. Shaw of Clifton, and Rev. H.C. Wright of South Livonia. The best man was Rev. D.L. Lloyd of Port Allegany, Pa., a classmate of Mr. Mack. The bride wore a fancy dress of white georgette and a bridal veil caught with lilies of the valley and pearls. She carried a bouquet of bridal roses. She was preceded by two flower girls carrying baskets of blossoms. Miss Marjorie Knight of this city was bridesmaid. She wore a dress of pink georgette crepe and carried a bouquet of sweet peas. Rev. Frederick G. Reynolds pastor of the Parsells Avenue church of which the bride was a member, officiated. Luncheon was served at the home of the bride, after which Mr. and Mrs. Mack left for a western trip. In addition to the parents and immediate relatives and friends of the bride and groom there were present from out of town, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Dean and daughter Grace, from Oswego; Gunsvoort Mack, father of the groom, from Auburn, and the ministers who acted as ushers, and their wives. Pre-nuptial affairs included a variety shower given by the Friendship Class of the Parsells Avneue Church at the home of Miss Julia Rogers, and a kitchen shower given by Miss Florence Taylor. Rev. and Mrs. Mack will be at home after June 15th at Smethport, Pa. Page 6. Isherwood – Grow Bradford Era, Wednesday: Miss Francis Grow, daughter of Mrs. G.N. Grow of No. 204 Jackson avenue were united in marriage at 8:00 o’clock yesterday morning at the First Presbyterian church parsonage by the Rev. F. Dean Miller. The bride was becomingly attired in a blue suit and hat and wore a corsage bouquet of pink rosebuds. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Isherwood left on the 9:35 B.R.&P. train for Buffalo for a honeymoon trip up the Great Lakes. Upon their return they will reside at No. 44 Walker avenue. Both Mr. and Mrs. Isherwood are well known residents of this city and their many friends extend congratulations. Mr. Isherwood is proprietor of the Smith Agency. Miss Della Broderick of Salamanca was present the ceremony. June 17, 1920. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Margerson announce the engagement of their son, Rev. Guy G. Margeson to Annette Ewing of Littleton, Mass. Rev. Margeson was for some time pastor of the Smethport Baptist church, recently resigned that position to accept the pastorate of a church in South Dakota. Page 5. At Cleveland, Ohio, June 6, 1920, occurred the marriage of Miss Rachael Mayo, former teacher in the boro schools, and a popular local girl, and Henri Grioux of Akron, O. For the past three terms Miss Mayo had been a valued teacher in the Akron schools. Hosts of Smethport friends will unite in extending congratulations to this happy couple. Mrs. Grioux arrived in Smethport for a visit with her parents, Capt. And Mrs. E.R. Mayo of West Main street. She will be joined her later by Mr. Grioux. Page 8. Farmers Valley: The marriage of Miss Helen Mecklenburg and Charles Owens of St. Louis, Mo., took place in Bakersfield, Cal. They will make their home in California. Page 8. Port Allegany: M.C Field and Miss Mary Bellows, both of this place were married on Wednesday evening, June 9th, at the home of the bride on Maple street, Rev. O’Dell officiating. June 24, 1920. Page 5. A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon, June 16, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.E. St. Clair, 117 N. 20th St., Olean, N.Y., when Miss Genevieve D. Ryden of Wilcox, Pa., became the bride of Arvid L. Hultman of Buffalo, N.Y. The bride was attired in a blue tricotine traveling suit with picture hat and carried bouquet of yellow bride’s rose buds tied with tulle. She was attended by her sister, Miss Gertrude of Wilcox, who wore suit of pierot twill with hat to match, and carried pink roses. The groom was attended by Harved C. Crandall of Olean. After the ceremony a delicious dinner was served, course being laid for 12 at the bride’s table. The house was beautifully decorated with orange blossoms. After the dinner the bridal couple left for Philadelphia and New York City. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ryden of Wilcox, Pa., formerly of Smethport. She is a graduate of Olean High School, also of Buffalo State Normal School. The groom holds a responsible position with the Heintz Art Metal Co. of Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. and Mrs Hultman will be at home after June 30 at 385 Fourteenth St. Buffalo, N.Y. July 1, 1920. Page 1. Lynch – Doyle At Danvers, Mass., Monday, June 21, occurred the marriage of Maurice A. Lynch of Smethport and Miss Helen F. Doyle of Danvers, the nuptial ceremony being conducted by the Rev. Fr. Daniel F. Desmond. It was a quiet church wedding, being witnessed by only members of the immediate families of the high contracting parties. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Doyle of Danvers and is one of that city’s most talented and popular young ladies. Mr. Lynch is State superintendent of highways for the district composed of McKean, Potter, Elk and Cameron counties, with headquarters in Smethport. He is a capable, energetic gentleman who has made hosts of friends throughout his district. During the late war he saw extensive service in France as an officer of engineers. Following the ceremony the bridal couple left for Philadelphia. Mr. Lynch and his charming bride arrived in Smethport last Thursday and are now at home at Apartments at the home of Mrs. Helen Mortison of West Main street. Page 1. Green – Beetz At Buffalo, N.Y., Thursday, June 24, occurred the marriage of Noal Everit Green, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Green of Smethport, to Miss Albula Beetz, a charming Buffalo young lady. The happy couple were guests of Mr. Green’s parents from Thursday until Monday, when they depart on a Wedding trip to Detroit, Mich., at the conclusion of which they will reside in Buffalo. Mr. Green holds a responsible position with the Lackawanna Steel Corporation. He is a splendid young man and a wide circle of friends will unite with the Democrat in extending congratulations on this happy occasion. Page 3. Married at Sartwell, Pa., by Rev. Father Fisher, Wednesday, June 23, Miss Clara M. Crowley, daughter of Mr. Edward Crowley and Mr. James M. O’Connell of Mt. Alton. A wedding breakfast was served at the Butler House in Port Allegany following the ceremony. After a brief honeymoon the young couple will reside in Rochester, where the groom is employed by the Exide Battery company. Page 4. United In Marriage. Miss Genevieve Duryea and Francis L. Wheeler, both of Eldred, were united in marriage at that place Saturday, June 19. Miss Lelia C. Regan of Eldred and Merton C. Wood of Olean were married in Eldred June 23. Miss Bertha Genda of Eldred and John Robertson of Flint, Mich., were married in the latter city June 22. At Olean, Saturday, June 19, occurred the marriage of Walter Gender and Elizabeth Barden, popular Eldred young People. Page 6. Edgar – Walker Miss Dorothy Edgar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Edgar and Mr. Dewey Walker, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Walker, both of Hazelhurst, were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents on Tuesday, June 22. C.J. Zetler, pastor of the M.E. church officiating. The wedding was a very quiet one, only the immediate relatives and friends being present. They left for Buffalo on a wedding trip after which they will reside in Rochester, N.Y., where the groom is employed. – Mt . Jewett Herald. July 8, 1920. Page 1. Wilcox – Peterson A very pretty home wedding was solemnized Wednesday, June 30, when Hazel Gladys Wilcox daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Irvan G. Wilcox became the bride of Mr. Edward P. Peterson of Mt. Jewett. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F. Rouls of Portville, N.Y. The bride was attired in white crepe-de-chene with veil to match and carried red roses. She was attended by her sister, Velma who wore blue silk taffeta and carried white peonies. Cecil Metzgar acted as best man. After a delicious lunch Mr. and Mrs. Peterson (amid showers of rice) left by auto for Buffalo and Niagara Falls. May the best wishes go with them. The presents were many and beautiful. (The list of wedding attendees is very long and is not included here.) Page 1. Ryan – Lewis Miss Dorothy Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Lewis, of 29 Spruce street, and Thomas Henry Ryan of Chicago, formerly of this city, were united in marriage this morning at 7 o’clock at the Methodist parsonage by the Rev. W.P. Murray. Miss Rae Lewis, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and Clarence Reigle acted as best man. Twenty guests of the bride and groom were present. The bride is a very well known and popular young lady of this city, while the groom is equally as well liked and is the son of a prominent lawyer in Buffalo, N.Y. Mr. Ryan made his home with his relatives on the Ryan farm in this city and also with relatives in Smethport and during the war served in the U.S. Navy. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan left on the 7:30 train this morning for Chicago, where they will reside. They have many friends here who wish them success and happiness. – Kane Republican, June 30th. July 29. 1920. Page 1. Thomas – Hansen. At St. Luke’s rectory Saturday morning, July 24, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke Pronounced the words which united in marriage Ray Ostrander Thomas of East Smethport and Hazel Consuelo Hansen of Brooklyn, N.Y. The groom is a splendid young man who served in the naval forces of the United States in the late war. He is an expert motor mechanic and a member of the firm of Anderson & Thomas, proprietors of the Smethport garage. The bride is a charming and accomplished young lady. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas will reside in East Smethport. The Democrat unites with a wide circle of friends in extending congratulations to the happy young couple. Page 1. Kenton G. McKinley and Miss Iona Foster of Overbrook, Pa., were united in marriage at St. Luke’s rectory last Friday, July 23, Rev. W.E. Van Dyke performing the ceremony. Page 1. Chase – Porter. The hosts of old time friends of Sherwood Rightmyer Chase of Smethport are in receipt of the announcement of his marriage at Kansas City, Mo., on July 16, to Mrs. Alma Collins Porter. Mrs. Porter who is a resident of Tulsa has been spending the summer in Denver, Col., and was met by Mr. and Mrs. Chase on the 15th in Kansas City, at which place the marriage took place. Mr. and Mrs. Chase have been touring Eastern points including Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara, Olean and are now in Smethport for a few days visit to Mrs. Chase’s parents Mr. and Mrs. O.T. Chase before returning to Tulsa, their future home. Mr. Chase, who is well known in Smethport, is now located in Tulsa, Okla., as superintendent of the Illinois Torpedo Company. Mrs. Chase, who is also a resident of Tulsa, is well known in business and social circles. Page 5. Miss Mabel Godding, daughter of the late R.K. Godding who lived with his family in Smethport a number of years ago and was employed on the Democrat, was married recently to Lt. Commander Alexander B. Hayward, M.D., at New York city. The bride’s father after leaving Smethport became editor of the Kane Republican and his daughter was a reporter on that paper until his death when she gave up the newspaper business for the stage and followed her profession until her recent marriage. Dr. and Mrs. Hayward sailed Tuesday for the Virgin Islands where the former has been assigned to duty at the naval base at St. Thomas. Mrs. Hayward visited her mother in Kane Saturday. August 12, 1920. Page 1. Keating – Ryan. A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday morning, August 4 at 6 o’clock in St. Sabina’s church at Clermont, Pa., when Mary, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Keating became the bride of Mr. Edward C. Ryan of Olean, N.Y. The bride was attended by Miss Elizabeth Decker, while Mr. John Ryan acted as best man. The bride was becomingly attired in a navy blue traveling suit and carried rose buds. Miss Decker wore blue satin with hat to match. A delicious wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home after which Mr. and Mrs. Ryan departed on the 9:00 o’clock train for Buffalo and other point of interest. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Keating, Jr., of Conifer, Pa., Misses Dora Mahoney of Falls Creek, Winifred Maloney of Punxsutawney, Emma Smith of St. Marys, Dorothy and Marion Apple and Marion Bloomster of Smethport, Adelyn and Evelyn Umpherphale of Wilcox, Mildred Caney of Hornell, Esther Ryan and Ora Every of Olean, Mrs. Frances Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. John Ryan, Wm. Ryan of Olean, Mr. Hugh Keating of Hornell, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Barratt of Wilcox. Miss Keating is an accomplished musician, having conducted a studio in Olean. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan will reside in Olean, where the groom holds a responsible position. August 19, 1920. Page 3. The marriage of Miss Lola Gertrude Carpenter of Eldred and Mallard M. Stannard of Port Allegany took place at the parsonage of the First Methodist church in Olean on Tuesday, August 10, the Rev. Gilbert H. Williamson being the officiating clergyman. The attendants were Miss Pauline D. Stannard, a sister of the bridegroom, and Max Frable. Mr. and Mrs. Stannard left on a wedding tour to Buffalo and Washington, D.C. They will reside in Port Allegany. Page 5. Hans Alfred Benson of Bradford and Norma E. Duncan of Colegrove were married in Salamanca, N.Y., Wednesday last at the Baptist parsonage, Rev. J.E. Baker performing the ceremony. Page 5. Melvin E. Edinger and Lyda V. Peterson of Mt. Jewett were married at the M.E. Parsonage, Aug, 11th, C.H. Baines officiating. August 26, 1920. Page 5. The marriage of Mrs. Eva M. Bender of Smethport and George B. Cochran of Bradford, was solemnized on Thursday, August 19, by the Rev. Francis N. Kohler at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Hudelson, at No. 345 Rhode Island street, Buffalo, N.Y. September 2, 1920. Page 1. At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Sasse, Tuesday evening at 8:30 o’clock, occurred the marriage of their eldest daughter, Marie Elizabeth and Norman Wallace Bermender of Philadelphia, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke of St. Luke’s church officiating. The wedding was a quiet one in the presence of the family and a few friends. The bride is a charming young lady very popular among the young people of the town. She is a graduate of Smethport High School and of the Baltimore, Md., Business College. Many friends wish her a life of happiness. The groom, who has been employe din Smethport his summer also has many friends. He served in the U.S. Navy throughout the war. Mr. and Mrs. Bermender will leave Thursday for New York City, making the trip with Theron Lyle, who will return to his home in that city. After a visit in New York and other points of interest Mr. and Mrs. Bermender will make their home in Philadelphia. Page 4. Announcement has been received of the marriage of Willard E. Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.D. Kennedy of this place, and Miss Mary Leigh Lipps, of Johnson City, Tenn., in which city the ceremony took place on August 16. Mr. Kennedy enlisted in the U.S. service shortly after war was declared and his enlistment included over a year in France. He has already attained renown as a writer and gives promise of a successful career, and his many friends here will be ready to felicitate him when he and his charming bride arrive to pay the home folks a visit. – Cor. In Bradford Era. Page 4. The Bradford Era of last Thursday says: The Church of the Ascension was the scene of a beautiful wedding yesterday morning at 9 o’clock when Miss Marion Holbrook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Holbrook of No. 48 Forman street and Mr. Miles Lawrence Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Asher R. Johnson of 292 Congress street, were united in marriage by Rt. Rev. W.H. Overs, Ph.D. Bishop of Liberia, Africa, formerly rector of the church of the Ascension. A large number of friends and relatives were present at the ceremony. The only decorations in the church was a large bouquet of sunburst roses placed on the handsome new marble altar. The users were Sam Stewart, William Vernon, Lawrence Riley and Harold Goldstein. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are one of the most popular couples of younger set of the city. The bride is a most attractive young lady and possess many charming qualities which have won her a host of friends. She graduated this spring from the Columbia School of Expression in Chicago. At school she was elected president of the senior class. The groom is engaged in the manufacture of gasoline with his father and H.G. Yates, their plant being located at Sheffield. They have the best wishes of all for a bright and happy future. September 9, 1920. Page 1. Miss Esther Fenton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fenton of 219 N. sixth St. Olean, N.Y., and Edwin Hornlien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hornlein of this place, were united in marriage at 7:30 o’clock Monday morning at Olean, N.Y., by Rev. Father Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. Hornlein left on the 8:40 train for Pittsburgh. They will reside in Olean where the groom is employed by the Pennsylvania Ry. Co. The Democrat unites with the host of Smethport friends of this popular deserving young man in extending congratulations to him and his charming bride. September 30, 1920. Page 1. Clytie Abbey Becomes Bride of Corry Man. A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Abbey of Bank street at noon, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1920, when their oldest daughter, Clytie Abbey became the bride of Frank L. Heath of Corry, Pa. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Edmonds of the Crosby M.E .church. Aside from the family of the bride, only a few immediate friends were present. An elegant dinner was served and Mr. and Mrs. Heath left shortly after for a motor tour to the Thousand islands and the beautiful St. Lawrence region. On their return they will reside in Corry, where a beautiful home awaits their occupancy. The bride is one of Smethport’s fairest daughters and is deservedly popular in social circles. Mr. Heath is a prominent business man of Corry. The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in extending congratulations on this happy occasion. October 14, 1920. Page 5. Married at St. Luke’s rectory, Monday afternoon, by the Rev. W.E. VanDyke, Mrs. Carrie Moore of Keating Summit and Mr. Frank A. Brown of 217 High street, Bradford. October 28, 1920. Page 5. East Smethport: George R. Oviatt and Miss Cicil Burdick were married by Rev. Pang at Farmers Valley, Wed. evening. We are surprised at you George after being ready and anxious to fight the Huns, to become nervous about a little crowd who had gathered to see that you got the proper send off. November 4, 1920. Page 5. Married at the M.E. Parsonage, Saturday, October 30th, Sidney W. Yates and Lillian P. Fitch, both of Johnsonburg, Pa. The Rev. Arthur Gregson officiated. November 11, 1920. Page 1. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Swanson in Olean yesterday occurred the marriage of Miss Norrine Kidder, daughter of Mr. A.H. Kidder of Smethport and Mr. Walter Rinn, son of Dr. W.W. Rinn of Port Allegany. The bride is one of Smethport’s most charming young ladies a graduate of Smethport high school and an expert stenographer. The groom is an industrious and popular young man. Both have many friends in Smethport who extend best wishes for a long life of happiness. After a honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Rinn will make their home in Cleveland, Ohio, where the groom is engaged in business. Page 1. Potter – Schreiber A very pretty wedding was solemnized this morning, when Miss Mary B. Potter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Potter, of Smethport, formerly of this city, became the wife of Harry C. Schreiber, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Schreiber, of Sergeant. The ceremony was performed at the St. Calistus’ parsonage at 7:30 o’clock by the Rev. Father D.S. Sheehan. The young couple were attended by Mrs. L.F. Siegel and William Schreiber, sister and brother of the bride-groom. The bride was attractively attired in a dark blue suit with hat to match and wore a corsage bouquet of tea roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in a brown suit and wore a corsage bouquet of American Beauty roses. Immediately following the ceremony a three-course wedding breakfast was served to the immediate relatives and friends of the contracting parties at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nagel. The tables were tastefully decorated in yellow and white chrysanthemums. The happy couple left at noon for Buffalo, Cleveland and Erie, after which they will be at home in their apartment at the New Fleming. Mrs. Schreiber is a well known talented young lady of this city. She is the competent stenographer in the law office of Mullin & Wood. The groom is equally popular with a host of friends in this city who extend congratulations to him and his bride. – Kane Republican, Thursday. November 25, 1920. Page 3. Scott – Boylan Thursday noon in Asbury Delaware Methodist church, Buffalo, was solemnized the marriage of Miss Lucille Elizabeth Scott, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Scott of No. 33 Sanford street, Bradford, and Mr. Harry Boylan of Simpson. Rev. Bruce Wright, D.D., a close friend of the Scott family, performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by the parents of the bride. The bride was attired in a handsome blue embroidered gown with hat to correspond. Mr. and Mrs. Boylan will spend their at Simpson where the groom is employed by the South Penn Oil company. The young couple have a home which was recently built all furnished for occupancy. December 2, 1920. Page 1. Young – Sears Married at St. Paul’s Episcopal church, Cleveland, Ohio, Friday evening, November 26th, Lena E. Young, daughter of Mrs. Jane D. Young, of Smethport, Pa., and George Albert Sears of Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Sears will reside in Cleveland where Mr. Sears is employed by the McKinney Steel Works. The bride is a charming Smethport girl, a graduate of the Smethport high school and a popular member of the town’s social set. She is a registered nurse and has followed her profession in Cleveland for some time past. The Democrat units with many friends in extending congratulations to his happy couple. December 9, 1920. Page 1. Parker – Warner Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mr. George Warner of Smethport and Mrs. Myrtle B. Parker of Ceres, N.Y., which event occurred in the latter place, the Rev. Frank Jackson officiating. Mr. Warner is one of Smethport’s most highly respected residents and the Democrat unites with hosts of friends in extending congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Warner will reside in Smethport. December 16, 1920. Page 1. Smethport friends have received the announcement of the marriage of Miss Margaret May Sartwell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Sartwell of Smethport and Mr. W.C. March of Jersey City, N.J., which occurred at Erie, Pa., Saturday last. Miss Sartwell is one of Smethport’s most popular young ladies and has a host of friends who extend best wishes for a happy married life. After April 7, Mr. and Mrs. March will be at home to their many friends in Erie, Pa. Page 1. Crystal Ruth Cunningham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cunningham of Smethport, and Mr. Archie H. Freeman of Olean were united in marriage by the Rev. J.I. McCullough in the parsonage of the Free Methodist church in Olean, Saturday. The bride is a charming young lady graduate of the Smethport high school and until recently teacher in the Coleville school. Mr. Freeman is also well known here and both have many friends who extend congratulations and best wishes upon this happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman will live on West Irving Street, Olean. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 46.6 Kb