McKean-Elk County PA Archives News.....1921 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 rreid21@cox.net December 7, 2010, 9:12 pm McKean Democrat 1921 MARRIAGES IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1921 THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) The following marriage notices appeared in the McKean Democrat during the year of 1921. 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 some editions may be missing and many of the pages or portions thereof are unreadable. Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010 January 6, 1921. Page 1. Announcements have reached friends here of the marriage of Helen Oliver Mather, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Mather of Keating township and Alfred L. Oviatt, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Oviatt of Keating township, the happy event having occurred at Oklahoma City, Okla., on Christmas day. Both these popular young people are from Smethport and vicinity and have a multitude of friends who will wish them happiness and prosperity in their married life. The newlyweds will be at home after Jan. 15, 1921 at Morris Oklahoma. Page 1. Hunter – Booth The marriage of Miss Ruth Hunter, daughter of Mrs. Adelia Hunter, and Mr. Harold J. Booth, both of Smethport occurred Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Wiant, the Rev. Arthur Gregson officiating. They were attended by Miss Florence Oakley of Smethport and Mr. Andrew Peterson of Mt. Jewett. The bride for several years has occupied a responsible position in the Masser hardware store and has made many friends by her unfailing cheerfulness and courtesy. She is a charming young lady who has the best wishes of all for a happy and prosperous married life. The groom is a popular young oil man who is employed in the oil fields in this vicinity, and industrious young man who is being congratulated on all sides for his good fortune. Mr. and Mrs. Booth will reside in Smethport. January 13, 1921. Page 5. At Seattle, Wash., New Year’s day occurred the marriage of A.A. Bernard of Coudersport and Miss Beatrice Scott of Seattle. After a six weeks’ honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Bernard will be at home in Coudersport. Mr. Bernard is a member of the firm of Bernard and Fish, publishers of the Coudersport Enterprise and the Hammer. The Democrat unites with many friends in extending congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard. Page 5. Lester Reed and Ida Priam, both of East Smethport were united in marriage last Saturday. The groom is a well known world war veteran, having served with the A.E.F. in France and consequently says married life has no terrors, whatever, for him. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Priam of East Smethport. Page 6. Mr. Gust Anderson and Miss Margaret Muir were married at Olean on New Year’s Day. They left for Buffalo and other points on a short honeymoon trip. Many friends wish them a long wedded life and much happiness. January 20, 1921. Page 1. At St. Elizabeth’s church Sunday at noon Rev. Fr. P.J. Donohue performed a double marriage ceremony, the principals being Joe Herbertine and Rosa Roley and Frank Marlowitz and Mary Roley all of whom reside at a lumber camp near Clermont belonging to Ward Guncheon, the well known Smethport jobber. The wedding party journeyed to Smethport in automobiles and the gaily costumed members of the party attracted much attention. The principals were Austrians and the wedding fiesta was accompanied with all the old-world pomp and ceremony. The brides are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Roley, the father being a well known woods boss, who has worked in this section for a number of years. During the war he was completely isolated from his family but last spring, as soon as he was able to secure passports he went to Austria and brought his family to the United States. Rosa and Mary are two comely maidens who but emphasize the many losses hapless Austria suffered by the war. Joe Herbertine and Frank Marlowitz are two of Mr. Guncheon’s trusted employes. Page 2. Gowanda, Jan. 15. – The marriage of Mildred A. Frank of Bradford, Pa., formerly of Gowanda, to Clifford E. Carter of Bradford, took place at the Persia town hall yesterday, Peace Justice Charles S. Shults performing the ceremony. Court was in session. Miss Frank and Percy White an Indian boy, were being examined on a charge of larceny. Mr. Carter had caused their arrest, alleging that they had taken from his home in Bradford where Miss Frank had been employed as his housekeeper since last April, $46 in cash, a gold watch and some underwear. The examination was under way when Miss Frank whispered to the judge, who then called a recess for one-half hour. This was prolonged for two hours during which time all differences were adjusted. Court was then convened and Justice Shults Police Chief Ritz to accompany the parties to Town Clerk Harry Arnold and procure a marriage license. This they did – hence the foregoing marriage notice. The couple returned to Mr. Carter’s home at Bradford on the evening train and the Indian boy was sent to the home of his mother on the Cattaraugus reservation. All concerned were pleased with the outcome. January 27, 1921. Page 2. Had Plenty Of Trouble Trying To Get Married. The Port Allegany Reporter-Argus says: One of the most romantic weddings that it has been the lot of a Port Allegany young man to participate in for many a day was solemnized at the President’s Palace at Port-au-Prince, Hayti, on January 5th, when Miss Helen Dorothea Kennedy of Seattle, Washington, became the bride of Capt. Emery Wallace of the U.S. Marines. (Article continues at great length about the government roadblocks to the wedding) The religious ceremony took place at the national palace and the president gave the bride away, and things went fine. After the marriage ceremonies had been completed the happy couple went on a five days’ honeymoon trip among the mountains of Hayti, after which they returned to Port-au-Prince and have made their home in a fine new bungalow on a side hill overlooking the bay. February 3, 1921. Page 2. Olean Herald, Jan. 27. – A quiet wedding was solemnized Wednesday night at 8 o’clock at St. Bonaventure church when Rev. Father Ambrose united in marriage Miss Florence A. Zaph of Olean and Cleary S. Slavin of Eldred. Both of the young people are well known in Olean and vicinity. Mr. Slavin served with the 80th division in France and is now engaged in business at Allegany. February 17, 1921. Page 5. Dr. and Mrs. John Clark received a letter from LaRene Helen Baker, formerly of Smethport, now of Modjesta, Calif., last week, announcing her marriage to Mr. Thos. W. Mailer of San Francisco. The ceremony was performed in San Francisco January 15. The bride is a gifted newspaper woman who for two years was editor and manager of the Democrat. She has many friends here who will wish her a happy wedded life. March 3, 1921. Page 1. The marriage of Erhart Erickson of Port Allegany and Miss Margaret Green of East Smethport was solemnized by Parson Isaac Cicero Gleason, justice of the intermediate courts last Wednesday afternoon at his tabernacle on Main street. This was one of the most brilliant nuptial events of the season and was witnessed by some of the smartingest members of the local smarter set. Owing to the impassible condition of the roads some fear was entertained that the prospective groom would not be able to reach here for the ceremony. However, Deacon Dickeson, local Scotland yard detective and ex-bass drum drummer of the Citizens Band of Mercy, who is a competent road pilot by reason of being Smethport’s artistic ex-hearse driver in all kinds of weather, went to Port Allegany and assisted the happy grom-to-be to Smethport. Following the consummation of the marriage ties, a combination of the strangle hold an dthe half-nelson being used by the performing justice, the happy couple tranquilly entered upon their life journey of sweet connubial bliss and domestic felicity. March 10, 1921. Page 3. The marriage of Miss Gladys James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. James of Duke Center, to John Hifler, a well known oil producer of Duke Center, took place in Bradford Thursday evening, the ceremony being performed at St. Bernard’s rectory at 8 o’clock. The couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Sprague of Duke Center. They will reside at Duke Center. Miss James has been a resident of Bradford for the past six months, during which time she was employed at R.B. Johnston’s store. She has hosts of friends in Bradford. April 14, 1921. Page 5. The marriage of William Scott of Port Allegany and Irene O’Dell of Eldred was solemnized Monday of last week at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Joseph Comiskey of Portville. The bride is a popular young Eldred school teacher and the groom a well known glassworker. Both have many Smethport friends who wish them much happiness. April 21, 1921. Page 8. Irons – Schoolmaster Claude Irons and Sadie Schoolmaster, both of Smethport, were united in marriage at the United Brethren parsonage Saturday evening by the Rev. N.J. McIntyre. They will live in Smethport. – Bradford Era, Monday. April 28, 1921. Page 1. Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Geary and Orlo Ness, two of Smethport’s popular young people, which occurred in Olean last Saturday. The bridal couple stole a complete march on their hosts of friends and news of their marriage came as a happy surprise. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Geary and is one of the town’s most charming young ladies. Mr. Ness is a young man of splendid qualities who holds a position with the Backus Novelty company. Mr. and Mrs. Ness will take up their residence in this place. The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in extending congratulations to this happy couple. Page 3. At Olean at 11:20 o’clock, Wednesday, Rev. G.R. Williamson, of the First M.E. church, united in marriage Lloyd James Wright, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Wright, and Miss Rosella Mae Clark of Rixford. – Eldred Eagle. Page 5. Leo Claire Horton and Edna E. Eckert both of Olean were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage by Rev. Arthur Gregson, Monday morning April 25. The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in extending congratulations to this happy young couple. May 5, 1921. Page 3. Roberts – Maness Announcement is made of the marriage of Faye H. Roberts and Eldred and Louise Maness of Decatur, Ga., which occurred in Decatur Tuesday. The groom, who was formerly principal of the Eldred schools, for some time past has been teaching in the Philippines. May 12, 1921. Page 2. The following item was received too late for publication last week: On Monday morning May 2, at 7 o’clock at St. Elizabeth’s Rectory at Smethport occurred the marriage of Alwida Fource, eldest daughter of Mrs. May Brooder of Farmers Valley and Leo Wright, son of Henry Wright of Smethport. The bride was attended by her sister Edna Fource of Smethport and Frank Reeves, also of Smethport acted at best man. After the wedding the young couple left on the 9:18 flyer from Port Allegany. After a brief visit at the home of the bride’s uncle Joe Eastwood at Hammondsport, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Wright will be at home to their many friends at Smethport where the groom is an industrious young farmer. May 19, 1921. Page 1. William Smith, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith of Bush Hill, who has been located in Oklahoma for the past several months was recently married to Miss Fay Stevens of Henrietta, Oklahoma, where the couple are now happily located. May 26, 1921. Page 1. At St. Luke’s Episcopal church this, Wednesday morning, May 25, at 8:00 o’clock occurred the marriage of Miss Viola E. Badger and J. Laurence Morrison, the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiating. The ring service was used. The attendants were Miss Elsie Sherer and E.A. Morrison. The bride was attired in a dark blue traveling suit, carrying a bridal bouquet of white roses and sweet peas. Following the ceremony the couple left on a bridal tour to Buffalo and other points after which they will take up their residence in Smethport. The bride who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B.W. Badger, of East Street, is a graduate of the Smethport high school, and for some time past has held a clerical position at the Boys’ Magazine offices. She is one of the town’s most popular young ladies. Mr. Morrison who also holds a responsible position with the Boys’ Magazine and is a director of the Redfield Publishing Co., is clerk of courts of McKean county. He is a well known young man of splendid qualities who is held in the highest esteem by a wide circle of friends. The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in extending congratulations to this happy young couple on this auspicious occasion. Page 1. Amster – Willson At the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday morning at 11:30 o’clock, following the regular service, the wedding of Miss Mary Purnell Amster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Amster of Smethport, and Eugene Bradley Willson of Olean was solemnized by the Rev. Arthur Gregson. The attendants were Miss Margaret Sasse of Smethport and Harry Willson, brother of the groom. The bride was attired in a wedding gown, created from the bridal dress worn by her mother, a charming costume of white taffeta and georgette with white picture hat to match. She wore a corsage of pink rose buds and lilies of the valley. Miss Sasse was becomingly attired in white voile with hat to match. Following the wedding ceremony the bridal party left in automobiles for Olean where a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the groom’s parents, the participants being the bridal party and a few immediate relatives. After a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Willson will take up their residence in Olean, where the groom is associated with his father in an extensive contracting business. The bride is one of Smethport’s fairest young ladies and the groom is a rising business man. Hosts of friends will unite with the Democrat in extending to them felicitations for a happy married life. Page 1. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Erhart of Kane have announced the engagement of their daughter, Cora, to Philip A. Adams of Olean. The wedding will occur in Kane, June 8. The prospective bride is a sister of Mrs. Sydney Burdick of Smethport and has many friends here. June 2, 1921. Page 1. Hungiville - Hillery At 10 o’clock Wednesday morning at High Mass at St. Elizabeth’s church occurred the marriage of Margaret Frances, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. F. Hungiville of Smethport and Mr. Paul Frederick Hillery of Cambridge, Mass., the Rev. Father Donohue conducting the services. The bride wore a navy blue tricotine suit with hat to match and the bridesmaid, Miss Gertrude R. Geigerich of Warren wore a blue suit that harmonized with the bride’s. Miss Agnes Lavery of Warren was soloist. The somewhat hackneyed phrase “charming and popular young lady” certainly attains sincere significance in describing the bride, as she is truly a young lady possessing real charm and is beloved by many friends. She is a graduate of the Smethport high school and attended Syracuse university. For several years she has filled a responsible position in the Grange National Bank. Mr. Hillery is an enterprising and successful young man, a graduate of Rindge Technical School of Cambridge Mass., and of St. Anselon’s of Manchester, N.H. He has become quite well known and esteemed in this community during frequent visits here. After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the bride’s home and in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hillery departed for a honeymoon journey to eastern points after which they will reside in Cambridge. The best wishes of the Democrat are extended. June 9, 1921. Page 1. Hallstrom – Johnson At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hallstrom of Mill street, Tuesday noon occurred the marriage of their daughter, Edith Elizabeth to Manferd H. Johnson of this borough. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J.E. Hallmertz of DuBois. Guests were immediate relatives of the contracting parties. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and white, a large pink bell in the parlor predominating. Attendants were Ellen Hallstrom, sister of the bride and Alvin Johnson of Port Allegany. The bride was attired in a blue tricotine suit with picture hat. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served, after which the happy couple left for a bridal tour to Buffalo and other points of interest. The bride is one of Smethport’s most accomplished and popular young ladies and Mr. Johnson, who holds a position as inspector with the U.S. Internal Revenue department, is a capable and popular gentleman. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside in Bradford where the former now makes his headquarters. The Democrat unites with hosts of friends in extending best wishes to this popular couple. Page 5. At Olean, N.Y. Tuesday June 7, occurred the marriage of Cora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Erhart of Kane, former well known Smethport residents, to Philip A. Adams of Olean. The wedding occurred at the home of the groom and was witnessed by a few friends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride at one time was a student at the Smethport high school and is an accomplished and charming young lady who made many friends during her sojorn here. She is a sister of Mrs. S.A. Burdick of this place. The Democrat unites with a wide circle of friends in extending congratulations on this happy occasion. Page 8. Spaun – Heath At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage Wednesday, June 1, the Rev. Arthur Gregson united in marriage Almeda J. Spaun of Hazelhurst and Floyd A. Heath of Mt. Jewett. The bride is one of Hazelhurst’s best known and most popular young ladies and Mr. Heath, who is a son of D.E. Heath of this place was born and spent most of his life in Smethport where he numbers his friends by the legion. Mr. and Mrs. Heath will reside in Mt. Jewett where the former is engaged in business. June 16, 1921. Page 3. The Olean Herald of Wednesday give the following additional details of the marriage of Cora E. Erhart, a former popular Smethport girl, to Philip Adams, which was briefly chronicled in the Democrat last week. A pretty wedding took place yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Derby of No. 310 Jay street, when Miss Cora E. Erhart was united in marriage to Philip A. Adams by the Rev. Gilbert R. Williamson of the First Methodist Church in the presence of 25 guests. The house was prettily decorated for the occasion, a profusion of garden flowers and ferns being used. The bride and groom stood under a large white wedding bell as the ceremony was being performed. The bride wore a charming gown of white Swiss embroidered organdie and carried a corsage bouquet of bride roses. She was attended by Miss Helen Morris, who wore gray embroidered Swiss organdie and carried a corsage of bouquet of pink rose. The best man was Duncan Hatch of Franklinville. Mendelsohon’s wedding march was played by Mrs. W.B. Eldredge preceding the ceremony and following the ceremony Miss Lenra Eldredge sang, “I Love Your Truly.” The groom’s gift to the bride was an engraved wrist watch and to his best man a set of cuff links. The bride gave her attendants a gold bar pin. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served. The bride and groom have made Olean their home for some time and have many friends here. The bride was the recipient of many fine gifts including linen, silver, cut glass and several checks. After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Adams will be at home at No. 310 Jay street. Among the guests were the following from out of town: Mrs. M. Erhart of Kane, Pa.; Mrs. E.M. Adams of Franklinville, N.Y.; Mrs. D.D. Carmichael of LeRoy, N.Y.; Donald and Duncan Hatch, Miss Margaret Hatch and Miss Olethea Fitch of Franklinville, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kent and Howard Kent of Pleasant Valley. June 23, 1921. Page 1. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H.G. German on East King street, Tuesday afternoon at 12:30 o’clock occurred the marriage of Miss Marguerite Thackery of Birmingham, England, and Harold I. Thomas of Chicago, late of lieutenant in the Canadian army. Rev. W.E Van Dyke officiated, using the prayer book that Mr. Thomas carried throughout the war. Aside from Mrs. Van Dyke, no witnesses were present other than the family. The groom’s mother, Mrs. Thomas of Chicago, who is also Mrs. German’s mother, was present. The bride wore white organdie and carried a shower bouquet of pink roses. The house was decorated in a pleasing effect of pink and white. This marriage is the culmination of a wartime romance, Lieut. Thomas having met Miss Thackery when both were doing their bit in the world war. Miss Thackery came to America recently on the steamship, Corona, which narrowly escaped striking an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland while she was a passenger. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas departed Tuesday evening for Chicago where they will make their home. Page 3. Larabee: The marriage of Claude Haynes of Brocton, N.Y., and Miss Fayne Hammond of Belmont, N.Y., took place Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hammond. At present the happy couple are guests at the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Haynes. Claude was a former resident of Sartwell. His many friends in this vicinity extend best wishes to him and his bride for a happy wedded life. Page 5. A Tulsa, Okla., newspaper says: Mrs. Mary L. Bisett and Miss Margaret Barker of Smethport, Pa., the latter a guest at the Bisett home, were joint hostesses Saturday evening at dancing, complimentary to Miss Katherine Dennison whose marriage to Mr. W. Merril Bisett will take place at some time this month. Baskets of wild flowers, emphasizing colors of pink and white, decorated the rooms. The dance programs were embossed in pink cupids and the refreshments carried out the dainty scheme. The company was composed of 12 couples. Page 8. Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thoren of Port Allegany occurred a delightful reception at which a large number of Smethport guests were present in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Thoren, who had just returned from a wedding tour to Buffalo and other points of interest in New York, Pennsylvania and Canada. The marriage of this popular young couple occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Reeves of Keating township last Wednesday night, the Rev. Noble I. Mack of the local Baptist church officiating. The bride who was Miss Ethel Reeves, is one of this vicinity’s most charming and popular young ladies. The groom is one of Port Allegany’s best known young men and the happy couple will reside there. The Democrat unites with many friends in extending congratulations. July 21, 1921. Page 1. Announcement has been made of the marriage of miss Alberta Marsh and Wm. G. Alcock, both of Crosby which occurred in Olean Saturday, the Rev. William son of the First M.E. church, that place officiating. The bride is one of Crosby’s most charming young ladies and the groom, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Alcock of Smethport, is a splendid young man. Page 1. A pretty double wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Lindholm on Main St. at 4:00 o’clock Wednesday afternoon when the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, pastor of St. Luke’s church, pronounced the words that united in marriage Miss Mary Nord of Buffalo and Edwin Lindholm also Miss Nellie Larson and Fred A. Herriman, all of Smethport. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. The house was beautifully decorated in pink and while with banks of ferns. Mrs. Lindholm is well known in Smethport having visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Klein on numerous occasions. She is an attractive young lady. Mr. Lindholm is associated with his father in conducting the Lindholm Grocery. He is a very popular young man. Mrs. Herriman for a long time has held the position of secretary at the office of Wm. Farnham. She is a charming, capable young lady, deservedly popular with a wide circle of friends. Mr. Herriman, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Herriman, is a well known and esteemed young man. He is engaged in the concrete and masonry contracting business and is a successful business man. Both couples will take up their residence in Smethport. The Democrat in common with a wide circle of friends, extends congratulations and best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Lindholm and Mr. and Mrs. Herrriman. Miss Carrie Lindholm of Bradford was an out of town guest at the ceremony. Following the nuptials a delicious wedding luncheon was served, covers being laid for 20. The brides were attired in attractive blue costumes, trimmed with gold and silver. August 4, 1921. Page 1. Starks – Stevens Announcement has just been made of the wedding of Miss Marion Stark, a well known professional nurse and one of Smethport’s most charming young ladies, and Mr. James Stevens, a well known resident of Seneca Falls, N.Y., which occurred at Tyre, N.Y., Friday, July 28. Mrs. Stevens has arrived in Smethport for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Anna Stark. Page 8. John J. Griffith and Gladys Sampson of Bradford, Pa., were united in marriage at the M.E. Parsonage, August 2. The Rev. Arthur Gregson officiated. August 11. 1921. Page 3. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rice who were married at Olean last week Wednesday returned from their wedding trip Friday evening and will soon commence housekeeping in rooms in the residence owned by the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Taylor. August 25, 1921. Page 1. Mayo – Alderfer Mr. and Mrs. E.R Mayo announced the marriage of their daughter, Katharine to Mr. Clement Joseph Alderfer, of Port Allegany, Pa. The ceremony occurred at 4:00 P.M> Saturday, August 20, 1921 at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. Arthur Gregson of the M.E. church officiating. After September 1, Mr. and Mrs. Alderfer will be at home at Port Allegany, Pa. The bride, who is a graduate of the Smethport High School and Wellesley College has for some time been one of the efficient teachers of the Bradford City schools. She is a gifted young lady who possesses a wide circle of friends. Mr. Alderfer is a well known educator, who is the efficient principal of the Port Allegany schools. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Allen arrived in Smethport last Saturday at the conclusion of a bridal tour, for a brief sojourn. They are preparing to move their household goods to Kirksville, Mo., where Mr. Allen will attend a college of osteopathy. September 8, 1921. Page 1. Oviatt – Murray Monday, Sept. 5, 1921, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. J. Oviatt, of Farmers Valley, the marriage of Miss Beatrice Oviatt to Mr. David T. Murray of Buffalo, N.Y., was solemnized by the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal church, this borough. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few immediate relatives and friends. Following the wedding a delicious luncheon was served, after which the happy couple left on a wedding journey. They will reside in Buffalo. The bride is a charming young lady who is deservedly popular with a wide circle of friends. For some time she resided in Smethport and attended the local high school. She afterwards graduated as a professional nurse from the Buffalo General hospital and had since followed the nursing profession in that city. Mr. Murray is a successful young man who is highly spoken of by all who know him. Page 1. Marks – Teator Helen Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Marks and Clayton A. Teator were united in marriage at Olean Saturday, Aug. 27th. Mr. Teator is a resident of Genessee Penna., and came here recently as manager of the Kasson Cheese factory. The bride, who is a graduate of Clarion State Normal school is one of Hazelhurst’s most popular young teachers. Page 1. Sherwood – Franzen The marriage of Kathryn Cecelia Franzen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Franzen of Arnold Avenue, to Roy C. Sherwood of Bolivar, N.Y., was solemnized at St. Gabriel’s church on Thursday, September first at 7:30 a.m. the Rev. W.C. Becker officiating. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a suit of blue yarama trimmed in grey squirrel and a black picture hat. She carried a bouquet of Killarney roses. Miss Lena Franzen, sister of the bride wore a suit of reindeer velour. Mr. Nick Franzen Jr. acted as best man. Those present among the out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. H.P. Zantis and Martha Franzen of Buffalo, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Bert S. Sherwood and daughter Geneva of Bolivar, N.Y., Mr. and Mrs. Clair white and Miss Anna Clark of Smethport, Pa. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s parents’ home. Covers were laid for twenty-five, colors being carried out in yellow and white. After a short honeymoon trip to Atlantic City and New York, Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood will reside in Bolivar, N.Y. September 15, 1921. Page 1. Terry – Hungerford At St. Elizabeth’s parochial residence, Monday morning, Sept, 12, at 6:45 o’clock, Rev. Fr. P.J. Donohue solemnized the marriage of Miss Bernice Terry, daughter of Mrs. Mary E. Terry, and William Russell Hungerford, well known young people of this borough. Attendants were Miss Beatrice Terry, sister of the bride, and Carleton Kohn. The bride was becomingly attired in a brown traveling costume. The bride is one of Smethport’s most charming, popular young ladies, who is generally beloved by residents of this community. For some time past she has efficiently filled an important clerical position at the County Commissioners’ office. Mr. Hungerford, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hungerford, is a splendid young man who holds a position of inspector with the State highway department, being attached to the district highway office in this borough. During the war he saw extensive service with the United States navy. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hungerford left on a honeymoon journey to Buffalo and points of interest in Canada at the conclusion of which they will take up their residence in Smethport. Page 3. Farmers Valley: Wedding bells are ringing. The marriage of Miss Beatrice Oviatt to Mr. David Murray of Buffalo, N.Y., occurred on last Monday at the home of the bride’s mother. October 6, 1921. Page 1. Brasted – Donly The marriage of Sarah Zola Brasted, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Brasted of Smethport, to Mr. James Howard Donly of El Cajon, Cal., is to take place at All Saints’ church, San Diego, Cal., on Wednesday, October 5, the Rev. Chas. Thornton Murphy officiating. The bride wore a gown of brown canton crepe, beaded, with Flak hat in ten shades. She was attended by her cousin, Mrs. Wright Smith of El Cajon, a former Smethport resident, who wore grey silk with blue velvet hat. The groom was attended by Mr. Wright Smith. Those in attendance at the ceremony were relatives and a few immediate friends. The bride of this happy wedding was born and grew to lovely young womanhood in Smethport. She is a graduate of the Smethport High School and is an accomplished musician. She is one of the town’s most popular young ladies and is generally beloved by residents of this community by reason of sweetness of manner. She went to California about one year ago. The groom is a rising young citizen of El Cajon. Mr. and Mrs. Donly will be at home in El Cajon after October 15th. Page 1. Announcement has been made of the marriage of Clara B. Fleming of Scio, N.Y., and E.E. Heath of Smethport, which event occurred in Wellsville, N.Y., Monday, October 3, the Rev. Matthews of that place officiating. Mr. Heath is one of Smethport’s best known business men, and the news of his marriage comes as a complete and happy surprise to his wide circle of friends in this borough and vicinity. The Democrat in common with his wide circle of acquaintances, extends felicitations. Mr. and Mrs. Heath will reside in Smethport, in the apartments on the second floor of the Heath block on Main street. Page 1. Owen – Abbey At the U.B. parsonage, Farmers Valley, Saturday evening, Oct. 1, 1921, at 6:30 o’clock, the Rev. Pang pronounced the words which united in marriage, Miss Geneva Bell Owen and William Hugh Abbey, both of Burbank. The attendants were Miss Ruth Owen, sister of the bride and Mr. Almond Thomas. Following the ceremony an elaborate wedding dinner was served at the home of the groom’s parents, which was enjoyed by a number of guests. The bride of this happy alliance is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Owen and is one of this community’s most charming and popular young ladies. Mr. Abbey who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Abbey, is a splendid young man who numbers his friends by the legion. Page 5. Lewis – Thomas Colegrove, Pa., Oct. 3. – Miss Katheryn Virginia Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Thomas of Tuna avenue Bradford, and Floyd M. Lewis of Pearl street, Bradford, were united in marriage Wednesday, Sept. 28 and 10 a.m., at Jamestown, N.Y., by the Rev. Geo. McClelland. They were attended by Miss Minerva Lewis and Leon Burrell. The bride is a graduate of the Bradford high school, class of 1920. Mr. Lewis is an electrician employed by the Matthews & Johnson Gasoline company. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are well known here, having visited at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Floyd Rifle. They will reside in Bradford. October 13, 1921. Page 5. Farmers Valley: Miss Geneva Owens and William Abbey, both of Burbank, were united in marriage at the U.B. parsonage by Rev. Pang on October 1. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. William Hickey of this place celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Friday and in honor of the occasion a number of friends and relatives gathered at their home. The event was a most delightful one in every sense of word. October 20, 1921. Page 1. Gorcella – Feura St. Bernard’s church was the scene of a double wedding ceremony this morning at 9 o’clock, when Miss Lulu Gorcella of this city, became the bride of Sebastiano Tortorella, also of Bradford and Miss Elva Gorcella of Bradford was united in marriage to Joseph Feura of Smethport. The brides are sisters. The couples attended one another. The ceremonies were performed by the Rev. Urban Barrett. – Bradford Star-Record, Tuesday. Mr. Feura is a well known resident of Smethport, being interpreter of the McKean county courts. Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Feura left on a wedding trip to Pittsburgh, after which they will reside in Smethport. Page 1. Sullivan – Slocum This Thursday morning, at 7:30 o’clock, at the rectory of St. Elizabeth’s church, the Rev. P.J. Donohue solemnized the marriage of Miss Margaret Sullivan of Smethport and William Slocum of Bradford. Attendants were Miss Mary Geary and John Cramsie. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Slocum left on a wedding trip to Chicago, at the conclusion of which they will take up their residence in Bradford where Mr. Slocum is employed as a carpenter. The bride of this marriage has been a resident of Smethport for a number of years and is a charming young lady who is deservedly popular with a wide circle of friends. Mr. Slocum is a well known citizen of Bradford. October 27, 1921. Page 2. Bartlett – Robarts Miss Gennie A. Robarts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Robarts, of Eldred, and Mr. Theodore Russell Bartlett of Tulsa, Okla., were united in marriage at high noon, Tuesday, October 18th. The double ring ceremony of the Methodist Episcopal church was used, Rev. E. Jones Burton, pastor, reading the simple and impressive service. – Eldred Eagle. November 3, 1921. Page 1. Deems – Masser At Olean, N.Y. Wednesday, Oct. 26, occurred the marriage of Miss Ella Lessel Deems of Pittsburgh and Charles William Masser of Smethport. The ceremony was performed y Rev. H.H. Withans of the Olean Methodist church, and was private. The bride is a charming young woman who is well known in Smethport. Mr. Masser is a member of the dry goods firm of Masser Bros., and is owner of the Masser hardware store, being one of Smethport’s leading business men. The Democrat unites with hosts of friends of this popular couple in extending congratulations on this happy occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Masser have taken up their residence in apartments on the second floor of the Masser building on Main street. Page 5. Irons – Brougham Sunday afternoon, Oct. 03th (sic 30th) at 5 o’clock at the United Brethren parsonage at Farmers Valley occurred the pretty little wedding when Mr. Edwin Irons and Miss Janette Brougham both of Smethport, Pa., were united in holy wedlock. The stood together in the cozy parsonage parlor with MR. Milford Brougham of Ormsby and Mrs. Florence Riever of Smethport, brother and aunt respectfully of the bride as attendants while Rev Arthur Pang pastor of the church, using the full ring ceremony spoke the words that made them man and wife. The only other members of the Wedding party was Mrs. Brougham, the mother of the bride. They will make their home on the Irons’ farm just outside of Smethport. Page 5. At a delightful party at the home of Mrs. Edna Warren of South Mechanic St. last Wednesday night, the engagement of her daughter, Miss Ruby Warren to J. Donald Hogarth was announced. Miss Warren is one of Smethport’s most charming young ladies and Mr. Hogarth is head clerk at the District State Highway office, this borough. November 24, 1921. Page 5. At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Smethport, Monday afternoon, the Rev. Arthur Gregson united in marriage Lawrence Goodell and Pearl Rohman, popular young people of Eldred. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/pafiles/ File size: 38.6 Kb