McKean-Elk County PA Archives News.....1912 Marriages in MINER 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 September 11, 2010, 7:46 pm McKean County Miner 1912 MARRIAGES IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA-1912 FROM THE MCKEAN COUNTY MINER NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT) The following marriage notices appeared in the McKean County Miner during the year of 1912. 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 4, 1912 Page 1. Bentley-Masser. Well known Smethport Young Lady Married in New York City Miss Nellie J. Masser, only daughter of Mrs. William Masser of this place, and Mr. J.F. Bentley of Hartford, Conn., were united in marriage by the Rev. George C. Lennington of the Reformed church, on Saturday, December 23rd, 1911, in New York. The ceremony was attended by friends from Boston, Hartford and New York city. The bride is a well known and popular Smethport young lady who has been teaching school in New York for a few years past. A host of Smethport friends extend congratulations to them. After their honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Bentley will be at home after January 15, at the Baltimore, No. 30, Tompkinsville, Staten Island, New York City. Page 1. Metcalf-Bailey Nuptials Well-known Couple Married at the Wright House. Nathan N. Metcalf of Austin and Mrs. Flora M. Bailey of Norwich were united in marriage in the parlors of the Wright House on Wednesday, December 22, 1911, Rev. J. Booth of the Baptist church of this place performing the ceremony. After the ceremony the happy couple left on a honeymoon trip which will last for some time and they will be at home to their friends in Austin after January 10. Mr. Metcalf has been a superintendent for the Goodyear Lumber Company and is well known in McKean and Potter county. The bride has also been in the employ of the same company for some time and both have hosts of friends who wish them a long and happy married life. Page 1. Partiss-Fry Beautiful Home Wedding Celebrated Yesterday Afternoon The Bradford Star-Record of Tuesday evening has the following to say of the wedding of a charming young lady of that city and a well-known and popular young man who formerly was in business in Smethport. A beautiful home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Partiss, of No. 248 South avenue, yesterday afternoon at 1 o’clock, when their daughter, Miss Genevieve Partiss, became the bride of William B. Fry of Detroit, Mich. Forty guests witnessed the impressive ceremony which was performed by the Rev. W. G. Price, pastor of the Universalist church. The interior of the home was handsomely decorated with evergreens, holly and cut flowers. As the Bridal Chorus for “Lohengrin” was played by Miss Florence Balton, at the piano, the members of the bridal party took their places before the bow window in the front parlor, in which was arranged an altar constructed of holly, poinsettias and evergreens. First came the matron of honor, Mrs. Carl E. Godfrey, sister to the bride, followed by the bride and her father, who gave her in marriage. They were met at the altar by the bridegroom, his best man, Carl E. Godfrey, and the minister, who entered from the dining room. While the marriage rites were being said, Miss Balton played “Oh Promise Me.” The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of cream colored messaline, trimmed with real lace. She carried a bouquet of brid’s roses. Mrs. Godfrey wore a dress of spider silk trimmed with white appliqué. She carried pink carnations. A course dinner was served. The bride’s table, at which ten were seated, was decorated with white carnations and smilax. The other tables, which were placed throughout the rooms were decorated with the same flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Fry left on the B.R. & P. 3:30 train on their honeymoon, which they will spend in the east. They will reside in Detroit, Mich., where Mr. Fry is employed by the Edison Electrical works. The bride, who has lived in Bradford since childhood, possesses a charming personality which has endeared her to many friends. She is a graduate of the Bradford high school. For several years she has been a teacher in the Fifth ward school. She was most successful in her chosen profession. She received a large number of gifts. Out of town guests present were Sandford Fry of Smethport; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fry and little Miss Lottie Fry of Buffalo; Mrs. Whitehead and son, Tracy, of Corry, pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Hayward of Gloversville, N.Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hill of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle of Smethport. January 11, 1912 Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson announced the marriage of the daughter, Florence Rose, to Herbert Hamilton Foster, Tuesday, January 2nd, 1912. At home after Jan. 9, 1912, 814 Poplar St., Ottawa, Kansas. Mr. Foster was principal of the Smethport schools several years ago and has many friends here who wish he and his bride a long and happy life. January 18, 1912 Page 3. Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Rachel, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Rabin of this place, to Mr. Sol Marks of Renova. The wedding will take place at the family home on King street at high noon on Tuesday, January 30. February 1, 1912 Page 1. Marks-Rubin Wedding At Noon Tuesday One of the prettiest home weddings solemnized in Smethport in a long time occurred at the home of H.W. Rubin on King street at noon on Tuesday, January 30, 1912, when their eldest daughter Miss Rose was given in marriage to Mr. Sol Marks of Renovo. Promptly at twelve o’clock Rabbi L. Yasgour took his station in the large double windows of the rear parlor of the Rubin home and Miss Rose Marks, of Towanand, Pa., a neice of the groom, at the piano, started the inspiring strains of Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. Leaning on the arm of her father, the bride came down the stairs and through the hall, meeting the groom under a canopy of pink roses and smilax in front of the Rabbi, who performed the ceremony according to the orthodox Jewish religion. The windows were banked with potted plants and presented a beautiful appearance. The ceremony over a reception was held for Mr. and Mrs. Marks and the seventy-five guests present extended congratulations and wished them a long life of happiness. A very dainty luncheon was then served in the dining room which was handsomely decorated in pink and white roses and smilax predominating. IT is the custom of the Jewish people to make merry at a wedding and this was no exception. The time between luncheon and when Mr. and Mrs. Marks left for their wedding tour at four o’clock was pleasantly spent and when the bridal party left for the depot they were followed by most of their guests and given a rousing sendoff. The bride was beautifully gowned in a white dutcher satin with pearl trimming, made entrain, and wore a bridal veil of tuile and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Stella, who wore a white chiffon embroidered in pink flowers and carried a bouquet of pink and white flowers, carrying out the color scheme. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. Robert Marks, of Danville, Pa., both of whom were attired in business suits and wore their hats, in accordance with the Jewish custom. The bride is a charming and popular young lady who has many close friends in Smethport’s social set and the groom is a well known and prosperous young clothing merchant of Renovo. Mr. and Mrs. Marks left on the afternoon Pennsylvania train for Buffalo and other points and after a few days will be at home to their friends in Renovo. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful and costly gifts from her many friends, consisting of silver, cut glass, china and pictures. Those from out of town present at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Marks and daughter, Miss Rose, of Towanda, Pa.; Mr. Robert Marks of Danville, Pa.; Mrs. L. Rosenson and Mr. J.Kauffman, of New York city; Miss Reeva Weiner of Philadelphia; Mrs. H.M. Silman, Miss Eva Silman and Mr. Harry I. Silman of St. Marys, Pa.; Mrs. R.K. Russell and son, Ned, Miss Helen Weiss, Miss Selma Mayer and Miss Elizabeth Berwald, of Bradford. Page 1. Former Smethport Boy Weds. Arthur P. Sanborn and Miss Madeline Nevin, Married Dec. 7, 1911. Announcement has just been made public of the marriage of Mr. Arthur P. Sanborn, son of Rev. and Mrs. JW. Sanborn of Friendship, to Miss Madeline Nevin, a beautiful and charming young woman of Jersey City, N.J. in that place on December 7, 1911. Mr. Sanborn is an electrician aboard the United States Flagship Louisiana, having joined the navy in 1909, for three years service. His time will expire February 1, 1912, when he will accept a fine position as electrician for a large electrical company in New York city, where he and his bride will reside. Mr. Sanborn’s many friends in Friendship, where he has resided for several years, wish the young couple much happiness. Friendship Register. Rev. J.W. Sanborn was pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church ere several years ago and his son Arthur, has many friends here who wish he and his bride a happy married life. February 8, 1912 Page 1. Pretty Wedding Solemnized on Tuesday of Last Week. Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1912, at high noon, Miss Nellie Anderson of Clermont, was wedded to Mr. Emile Benzon of Rochester, N.Y. The wedding occurred at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson, of that place. The house was prettily decorated with maiden-hair ferns, carnations and red roses. At 12 o’clock sharp the marriage rites were performed in the immediate presence of the family, Rev. Gulstrom of Olean officiating. The bride was tastefully dressed in white silk and carried white carnations and roses. Immediately after the ceremony a choice dinner was served in the dining room, plates being laid for twelve, after which the wedding party were conveyed to the depot where the afternoon train hastened them away on their wedding trip. The bride is a popular young lady of Clermont while the groom is a college graduate and at present is connected with the business firm of Kanebloom & Co. of Rochester. Page 5. Miss Maude Lamar, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace Walker of Coalinga, California, formerly of this place, was united in marriage to Mr. John Arthur Clifford Waite, at Hanford, California, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 1912. Page 5. The engagement of Miss Virginia Zook of Bradford and Mr. William O. Reillyu of this place has been announced. March 14, 1912. Page 4. Stillwell-Cool On Thursday of last week occurred the marriage of Miss Dorothy Cool to Llewellyn Stillwell, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Cool, at Castle, N.Y. After the ceremony the happy young couple departed for Buffalo, where the groom has an excellent position in a printer and where they have furnished apartments ready for housekeeping. Their many friends in Roulette extend congratulations and best wishes – Roulette Recorder. Mr. Stillwell was an employee in this office the latter part of 1910 and early in 1911, and The Miner unites with many friends here in wishing he and his bride a long and happy married life. Page 5. Yesterday morning a marriage license was granted to Clifford A. Tremblay and Miss Sadie Hines, with the consent of her mother, Mrs. Jennie Fulkrod. Tremblay is about to enter upon a term of imprisonment in the Western penitentiary and they were married last evening at seven o’clock in the county jail. – Coudersport Journal. Page 5. At 10:30 o’clock this morning the marriage of Mr. William O’Reilly and Miss Virginia Zook was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Zook,, No. 64 south Avenue, Bradford, in the presence of only the immediate relatives of the bridal couple. They will reside in Smethport. A host of friends here with The Minor unite in extending congratulations. March 21, 1912. Page 1. O’Reilly-Zook The Bradford Star-Record of last Thursday contains the following account of the O’Reilly-Zook nuptials, which were recorded in The Miner last week. Miss Mary Virginia Zook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Zook, of No. 64 South avenue was united in marriage to William O’Reilly of Smethport at 10:30 this morning at the home of the bride. Only the immediate relatives of the pair were in attendance at the wedding. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Joseph Kenney. Mrs. Lee Robbins, a sister of the bride officiated as matron of honor and Merril Bisset, of Smethport, a nephew of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The bride was handsomely gowned in white satin, covered with lace. She carried pink and white sweet peas. Mrs. Robbins was attired in a becoming white satin gown. At the conclusion of the marriage service a wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. O’Reilly left on the Erie 1”20 o’clock train on their wedding trip. The will be at home in Smethport after April 15. No cards. Mrs. O’Reilly is one of the best know young women in Bradford and one of the most popular. She is a member of the Country club and other social organizations. Her departure from Bradford will be greatly regretted by a large circle of friends. Mrs. O’Reilly is a graduate of the Bardford hospital training school for nurses. She was a member of the class of 1907 and up to recently followed her profession with success. Mr. O’Reilly is a successful contractor. He has a host of friends in this city as well as in his home town. The bride received many handsome gifts from her friends. Out of town relatives in attendance were Miss Evelyn Zook of New York; John O’Reilly of Pittsburgh; Mrs. Barker and daughter, Margaret of Corry; Mrs. Mary Bisett and son, Merril Bisett, of Smethport, and Mr. O’Reilly of Smethport, father of the bridegroom. April 18, 1912, Page 4. An April Wedding. Merle Cosper and Miss Mary E. Wass, both of Wellsboro, were married Monday evening, April 8th, 1912, at 7 o’clock at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Delancy Wass, on Cone street. The ceremony was performed by Rev. F.P. Simmons, the ring service being observed. The bride was attended by Miss Mildred Furman and Jack Skidmore acted as best man. The bride was gowned in white silk and carried pink and white carnations. The bridesmaid wore a becoming gown of mauve. Mrs. John W. McInroy played the wedding march. Following congratulations an elegant wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Cosper left Tuesday morning for a short wedding trip. On their return they will reside with the bride’s mother. Mr. Cosper is an employe at the glass cutting shop and his bride has been employed as sales-lady at the five and ten cent store. Mrs. Cosper was a former resident of Little Marsh, where she is well-known, and Mr. Cosper is a former resident of Smethport, where his mother still resides. – Wellsboro Gazette. Page 8. Wedded At Ithaca. Miss Idalia Pomeroy and Mr. James H. Smith Married on Monday. The marriage of Miss Idalia Douglas Pomeroy of this city and James H, Smith of Emporium, Pa., was solemnized at noon today at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Emma I. Pomeroy of 501 North Tioga street. The ceremony which was performed by the Rev. Henry Pomeroy Horton, rector of St. John’s Episcopal church, was witnessed by a small party of relatives and friends. The bride was gowned in white embroidered marquisette with white veil and orange blossoms and carried bride’s roses. Her small niece, Katherine I. Pomeroy, as flower girl, was her only attendant. The bride was given away by her brother Mark M. Pomeroy of Port Allegany, Pa. Following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served. Mr. and Mrs. Smith left this afternoon for Buffalo. They will reside in Emporium, Pa. – Ithaca Times. May 2, 1912. Page 5. Miss Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Keating, of Clermont, and Dr. Barrett of Wilcox were united in marriage at the Catholic church in Clermont yesterday morning, by Rev. J.J. Carpenter. This popular couple have many friends in this vicinity who wish them a long and happy married life. May 9, 1912 Page 5. William Russell Robinson of Philadelphia and Margaret Ethel Gooch of New York City were married Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 1912, by Justice A. W. Colegrove. Page 5. Charles Warnberger of this place and Miss Sadie Harvey of Shinglehouse were married at the home of the bride’s parents Saturday evening, April 27, 1912. June 6, 1912. Page 1. Lehman-Marks. Mr. John Fred Lehman of Clarion, Pa., and Miss Ida Elizabeth Marks of Kasson, Pa., were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William C. Marks at noon Wednesday, June 5, 1912, by Rev. A.S. M. Hopkins of Hazelhurst. Only the immediate family were present. An elegant wedding dinner was served and the happy couple left on the afternoon train for a short wedding trip, after which they will reside at Clarion, pa. The Miner extends congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Lehman. June 13, 1912. Page 1. Pretty Home Wedding. A pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stull on Maple avenue at four o’clock yesterday afternoon when their daughter, Miss Alice Julietta Stull, became the bride of Bert W. Richmond of Elmira, N.Y., by the Rev. H.D. Bacon of the Presbyterian church, the pretty ring ceremony being used. They were attended by the brother and sister of the bride, Sam and Letha Stull, and Miss Florence Sherman, a niece of the groom was flower girl. The house was very prettily decorated in pink and green. After the ceremony, a dainty lunch was served, covers being laid for twenty- eight. In the early evening Mr. and Mrs. Richmond departed in an automobile, amid a shower of rice, confetti, etc., for Olean where they took the train for Elmira. Mr. Richmond has a home prepared for their occupancy on Roe avenue, where they will be at home to their friends. Mrs. Richmond is a well known and highly respected Portville young lady and Mr. Richmond is a promising young business man now in the employ of the American Salesbook company Elmira. The out of town guest were: Mrs. Frank Sherman and daughter of Mansfield; Walter Strait and Miss Whittiker of Olean; Miss Myrtle Rowell of Buffalo, Miss tilde Carlson of Boston; Miss Hazel McAllister of Colegrove, Pa., Miss Minnie Brogan of Bradford, Miss Grace Denniger of Norwich, Pa., Miss Gertrude Keating of Clermont, Pa., and Sam Stull of Farmers Valley. – Portville Review. June 20, 1912. Page 5. Waston A. Gore and Miss Mable R. Bennett, both of Norwich, Pa., were united in marriage Wednesday afternoon, June 19, 1912, by Rev. J.W. McGavern at his residence on King street. June 27, 1912. Page 1. McKiernan-Curran Nuptials. Miss Bessie, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Curran of this borough, and Mr. Michael McKiernan of Keating township were united in marriage in St. Elizabeth’s church, at six o’clock Monday morning, June 24, 1912. Rev. J.F. Dugan performing the holy nuptial rites. The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families of the contracting parties and a number of their friends. Following the nuptials an excellent breakfast was served at the Curran home on King street, and the young couple, amid showers of rice, etc., and the best wishes of a host of friends, left for a short honeymoon trip, after which they will make their home in Smethport. The bride is a popular young lady who has held the position of stenographer and typist for the Backus Novelty Company for some time, and the groom is a well known and popular young oil well driller. Both have a host of friends in Smethport and vicinity who unite with The Miner in wishing them a long and happy married life. Page 5. Miss Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Falconer of Guffey, and Mr. Charles Miller were united in marriage at the First Methodist church of Bradford on Friday, June 14, 1912. They have many friends in this vicinity who wish them happiness. Mr. and Mrs. Miller leave today for Whittier, California, where they have a house, at 326 South Washington Ave. July 4, 1912. Page 3. Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Comes announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Edna B., to Chas. Edward Walker, of Smethport. July 11, 1912. Page 1. Foote-Reeves Nuptials Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 1912, at 4:30 o’clock, Ulysses H. Foote and Mrs. Ruby Reeves, both of this place were united in marriage at the parsonage of the Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. J.W. McGavern officiating. Mr. Foote has been the efficient constable of Smethport for a number of years, while Mrs. Foote has been doing general housework for some time past. They will make their home on the second floor of The Miner building. The Miner unites with their many friends in wishing them a long and happy married life. Page 5. On July 5, 1912, Rev. J.W. McGavern performed the ceremony which united for life Miss Anna B. Burg and Albert Backus, both of Port Allegany. Page 5. Frank Edwards of Coudersport, Pa., and Miss Grace Fields of Hazelhurst, Pa., were united in marriage at the home of the bride, Wednesday evening, July 3, 1912. July 25, 1912. Page 3. Margaret Torrens of Bradford and Charles Jones of Tidloute, Pa., were united in marriage on Monday, July 22, 1912, by Rev. W.E. Van Dyke at the rectory. Page 5. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Edna Comes to Mr. Charles Edward Walker, to take place on Thursday, August 1, 1912. August 1, 1912. Page 1. Walker-Comes Nuptials. Miss Edna eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Comes, was united in marriage to Charles Edward Walker, of this place at noon today at the home of her parents on the Mt. Jewett road about four miles southwest of town. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W.E., Van dyke, rector of St. Luke’s church and the beautiful ring service of the Episcopal church was used. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a small number of guests, confined almost entirely to immediate relatives of the bride and groom. After the ceremony a delicious luncheon was served, and Mr. and Mrs. Walker left for a honeymoon trip in eastern points. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Walker will make their home in the Comes residence on East Main street. The bride is a most charming and accomplished young lady. She attended the Smethport high school is a graduate from Westbrook’s Commercial college of Olean, and acted as bookkeeper for Daly & Garlick for several months. Mr. Walker is a deservedly popular young man employed as a blower in the Berney- Bond Flint Bowle factory and has for several years stood well in Smethport’s younger social set. Both have a large circle of close friends in Smethport and vicinity who will unite with The Miner in wishing them a long and happy married life. Page 1. Penn-Eilingsfeld Nuptials. Miss Carolyn K. Eilingsfeld and Mr. Bennett F. Penn, both of this place were united in marriage on Tuesday morning at the parsonage of the First Baptist church at Bradford, Rev. W.M. Courson performing the ceremony which united them for life. The young couple, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Sasse, drove to Bradford in an automobile, where the ceremony was performed. Mr. and Mrs. Sasse attending the bride and groom. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Penn left for Buffalo, and other points on a brief honeymoon trip, after which they will reside in this place. August 8, 1912. Page 1. Metzgar-Brogan Wedding. Mr. Harry H. Metzgar of this borough, and Miss Minnie Estella Brogan of Custer City, were united in marriage in the parsonage of the First Methodist church, Olean, N.Y. Rev. Mark Kelley, pastor of that church, performing the ceremony at 10:30 o’clock Tuesday morning, August 6, 1912. The bride is a well-known and popular young school teacher who taught at Betula last years, and the groom is a well-known young chauffeur who has driven the Gillett car for the past two seasons. Both have many friends in this vicinity who wish them a long and happy married life. After a short honeymoon trip, Mr. and Mrs. Metzgar will reside in Smethport. Page 1. Mr. Guy Comes, son of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Comes, of Keating township, and Miss Emma Moses, of Olean, N.Y., were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents last Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Rev. Burrows, pastor of the Lutheran church at that place speaking the words that united them for life. The wedding was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the bride and groom and a few close friends, and the young couple were the recipients of many beautiful, useful and costly presents. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Comes left for Toronto, via Buffalo, where Mr. Comes holds a responsible position and where they will make their future home. Mr. Comes is well known in Smethport, where many friends will extend congratulations and wish them a long and happy married life. August 22, 1912. Page 1. Hubbard-Kearney Nuptials On Monday morning, August 19, 1912, at 8 o’clock, at St. Elizabeth’s church, Mr. S.W. Hubbard and Miss Ida Kearney, both of this place, were united in marriage by Rev. J.F. Dugan, pastor of that church. The ceremony was performed I the presence of only a few friends of the bride and groom, after the Nuptial Mass was performed. Miss Rose Kearney, of Erie, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, and Mr. Frank Fay, of Keating township, acted as best man. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard repaired to St. Elizabeth’s parochial residence where a wedding breakfast had been prepared for them and a few friends. The out-of-town guests were Rev. F.S. Doyle and Miss Margaret Kigh of Sartwell, and Miss rose Kearney of Erie, Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard left for a short honeymoon trip to Erie and Meadville, after which they will be at home to their many friends at their home on King street, this borough. Mr. Hubbard holds a responsible position with the Smethport Gas company and Miss Kearney has been house keeper for Rev. Dugan since he came to this parish several years ago. Both have a host of friends in Smethport and vicinity who wish them a long and happy married life. September 12, 1912. Page 5. Mr. Carl A. Tanner of Farmers Valley, and Miss Bertha v. Plumber, of Coryville, were united in marriage this Thursday morning, September 12, 1912. September 19, 1912. Page 1. Coon-Lynch Nuptials Miss Jennie Gertrude Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lynch of East Smethport, and Mr. Irvin Coon, of East Smethport, were united in marriage at the parochial residence of Rev. J.F. Dugan, pastor of St. Elizabeth’s church in this borough, at eight o’clock last Thursday evening, September 12, 1912. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Alice Lynch, and Clyde Stull acted as best man. The ceremony which united the happy young couple for life was performed in the presence of only a few of the immediate relatives of the principals. Mr. and Mrs. Coon have started housekeeping in rooms in Claire White’s house on Mechanic Street. Both have many friends in Smethport and vicinity who will unite with The Miner in wishing them a long and happy married life. September 26, 1912. Page 1. Stone-Erhart Yesterday, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1912, at 12 o’clock noon, occurred the marriage of Miss Cora E., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Erhart, to Mr. William Stone, of buffalo, at the home of the bride’s parents at Colegrove, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. J.A. Perkins of Colegrove, in the presence of the immediate family of the bride. The ceremony was performed in the parlor of the Erhart home. The decorations were pink and white, ferns and pink gladiolas, In the center of an arch, where the ceremony was performed, hang a bell of pink and white dahlias. The bride was attended by Miss Marie Stone, sister of the groom, while Mr. Sidney A. Burdick, of this borough, acted as best man. Mrs. Sidney A. Burdick presided at the piano. The bride was gowned in an embroidered Batiste dress, trimmed with baby Irish. Her veil was fastened with lilies-of- the-valley and carried bride’s roses. Miss Stone wore pink and white and carried a bouquet of pink roses. The happy young couple left on the afternoon train for Erie on a short wedding trip, after which they will make their home in Buffalo. Mrs. Stone has been private secretary for C.G. Mouser, general superintendent of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company at buffalo for the past few years. Previous to that time she attended school here and has a host of friends in this place who will wish them a long and happy married life. Page 1. Schmitt-Pickersgill Miss Aletha, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Pickersgill, and Mr. Theodore S. Schmitt, both of this borough, were united in marriage at St. Luke’s Episcopal church at 8:30 o’clock Saturday morning, September 21, 1912. Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, pastor of this church performed the ceremony in the presence of the bride’s immediate family and a number of Miss Pickersgill’s girl friends. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt left on the morning train for a day’s outing, returning the same evening. They will make their home with the bride’s parents for a short time, when they will go to Morgantown, W.Va., where they expect to make their home in the future. October 3, 1912. Page 7. The Miner is in receipt of an announcement of the marriage of Dr. Henry A. Eastman of Jamestown, N.Y. and Miss Florence Adaline Penny of Cuba, N.Y., on Saturday, September 28, 1912. Dr. Eastman is a former Smethport man and is a brother of John B. Eastman, our present register of wills and clerk of the orphans’ court, and he has many friends here who will unite with The Miner in wishing he and his wife a long life of happiness. October 10, 1912. Page 1. McGowan-Gleason The marriage of Miss Orra Gleason and Mr. George W. McGowan was solemnized on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock last Thursday evening, October 3, 1912, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gleason, on green street. Only the member of the immediate families and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. E.S. Churchill, of Springville, N.Y. an uncle of the bride, who was given in marriage by her father, Charles H. Gleason. Miss Mildred Gleason, a sister of the bride, and Mr. James McGowan Jr., the eldest brother of the groom, were the attendants. Miss Helen Gleason was the ring bearer, Misses Anna McGown and Helen Bouton were the ribbon bearers, and Miss Leona Hogarth presided at the piano. The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white crepe meteor with trimmings of satin and lace and wore a veil and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses. The maid of honor wore a dress of white net with blue trimmings and carried white roses and the little misses of the bridal party were attired in dainty dresses of white. The house was attractively decorated with roses and smilax. Shortly after the conclusion of the ceremony, the company sat down to an excellent four-course dinner served by Misses Marjorie Gleason, Helen McGowan and Leona Hogarth under the supervision of Miss Pattison. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. McGowan left for a brief wedding trip after which they will reside at Norwich where the groom is a successful young business man. Mrs. McGowan has for the past two years been teacher of music and drawing in the Smethport school and organist at the Methodist church. Both Mr. and Mrs. McGowan have been residents of Smethport for a number of years and are deservedly popular not only in their immediate circle of friends but with a much larger circle of acquaintances and friends who wish them a long and prosperous married life. Those in attendance from out of town were Rev. and Mrs. E.S. Churchill of Springville, N.Y., and James McGowan Jr., of Meadville, Pa. The bride is one of Smethport’s most charming and popular young ladies, having graduated from the Smethport High School in the class of 1911, and the groom is a well-known glass cutter who has been employed here for some time. A host of friends wish them a long life of wedded bliss. Page 5. At Salamanca, N.Y., September 13th, 1912, the Rev. K.T. JaQuay united in marriage Mr. Roy A. Carter, of Philadelphia, and Mrs. Belle Brown, of Farmers Valley. Mr. Carter is a diver in the U.S. Navy, and Mrs. Brown is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N.F. Ferris, of Farmers Valley. Page 5. David Clair Mullen of Norwich and Miss Frances Elizabeth Edmiston, also of Norwich, were united in marriage Wednesday, October 16, 1912, by Rev. J.W. McGavern, at the Methodist parsonage. Page 5. Miss Marion McAlpin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A. McAlpin, of Bradford, was united in marriage to Mr. Walter M. Stewart, of Bradford, at the home of the bride’s parents, on Tuesday evening, October 8, 1912, Rev. W.E. Van dyke, rector of St. Luke’s church of this place, performing the ceremony. Miss Clara Kervin, of Bradford, and Miss Irma Wells, of Smethport, acted as bride’s maids, and lieut. John Stewart acted as best man. Immediately following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart left on a train that evening for New York, West Point and Utica, N.Y., and they will be home at No. 77 Corydon street, Bradford, after November first. The bride is a sister of Dr. J.V. McAlpin of this place, and for the past two years has been organist at St. Luke’s church and she has many friends in Smethport who wish them a long and happy married life. October 24, 1912. Page 5. Miss Christine rose of Port Allegany and Mr. Howard T. Whitney, of Minneapolis were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents on Wednesday of last week. The bride has many friends in Smethport who wish the young couple happiness. October 31, 1912. Page 5. The marriage of Mary (Wickett) Fleddeman and Edward Fleddeman, at St. Mary’s has called attention to a remarkable state of affairs. The story started about 15 years ago, when, as Mary Wickett, this week’s bride, married Joseph, the eldest son of the Fleddeman family. After eight year of married life the husband was killed by an engine while walking on the railroad. After the required cycle of widow’s weeds, Mrs. Fleddeman married George, the second son of the family. He was employed at the plant of the Pennsylvania Fireproofing company and was killed when a dry kiln blew up. Then came another period of “weeds,” a third courtship and the marriage Tuesday. November 14, 1912. Page 1. Strong-Pitts Last Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Strong occurred the marriage of their daughter Nellie, to Preston Pitts, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.H. Pitts of this place, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. W. (unreadable) pastor of the Baptist church in the presence of only the immediate relatives. The young couple were attended by Edgar W. Strong, the brides’s brother, and wife of Smethport. The bride was very pretty gowned in blue muslin and the groom was [in] the conventional black. After congratulations the young couple left for Jamestown, where the bridegroom is employed. After a stay of a few weeks the bride will return and spend some time here in caring for her mother, who is ill. The young couple are well known here and are highly respected and the best wishes of a host of friends for their future happiness goes with them. – Friendship Register. Page 1. Walters-King The marriage of John Walters, the popular manager of the P.F. Bard & Company store, and Miss Rose King, took place Monday afternoon at the home of the bride on Church street. Rev. F.T. Cady performed the ceremony. Miss Bessie King acted as bridesmaid and B.C. Taber as best man. Only a few of the immediate relatives and friends were present, no cards having been sent out. Mrs. John Lane, of New York, Elizabeth Walters of Palmyra, sisters of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. B.C. Taber, of Buffalo, were present. Mr. and Mrs. Walters left o the evening train for Buffalo, and will visit other points on their honeymoon trip. On their return they will occupy the residence belonging to Mrs. Sartwell on Main street opposite the new school building. – Port Allegany Argus. November 21, 1912. Page 5. The marriage of Miss Lillian Hoffman, of Hutchins, Pa., and Earl Chase, of this place, was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents yesterday morning in the presence of the immediate relatives. Page 5. Married at the rectory, Monday, Nov 18th by Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, Oscar E. Gustafson and Josephine Carlson, of Kane, Pa. Page 5. Miss Ruth Miller of this place, and Harry A. Taylor, of Bradford, were married at Limestone Sunday. The ceremony was performed by Shep Vibbard. The couple expect to make their home in Bradford. December 5, 1912. Page 1. Stull-Kershner Nuptials Port Allegany Reporter gives the following account of the wedding: A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Willis Kershner, former Port Allegany residents at their home on Sixth street, Olean, yesterday at half past five o’clock, when their daughter, Grace Winifred became the bride of Samuel Beckwith Stull, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stull of Portville, former McKean county residents. Guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Kershner and the bride in the parlor before a pretty screen of ground pine and chrysantheumus. At the appointed hour the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mark Kelly of the First Methodist church, of Olean. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Wilma Kershner, a teacher in the Port Allegany high school while Mr. Glenn Stull, of Portville, attended his brother, the groom, as best man. The bride wore a yellow chiffon over a yellow silk poplin and carried a bouquet of yellow roses, while her attendant, Miss Kershner was very tastily gowned in dainty French crepe with trimmings of shadow lace and satin puffing, and carried an arm bouquet of bride’s roses. Pretty young girls assisted in serving. The bride’s gifts to the young women who assisted were heart shaped amethyst pendants. To her maid she gave a gold pendant set with amethysts. Mr. and Mrs. Stull left on the evening train for Washington D.C. and other southern points. After December 31st, they will be at home at Farmers Valley, where the groom is engaged in business and where he has a home furnished for his bride. The bride is a favorite in the younger social set in Olean. She is a talented violinist, recently completing a course at Indiana Conservatory of Music, and was the honor guest at a number of pre-nuptial events. Among them are a dinner given by Miss Betty, at Hotel Holley, Bradford; a variety shower given by Miss Rose Ralmond, a kitchen shower by Miss Mary Utter, a linen shower by the Misses Edith and Ethel Hill, a luncheon by Miss Tilda Kershner and Miss Wilmer Kershner at Port Allegany, and a basket shower given by Miss Margaret Douds. Among the out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stull, the Misses Letha and Frances Stull, Miss Sue Carr, Robert Lindsey, Hoyt Holcomb, Lee Langworthy, Paul Lewis, John Metcalf of Portville; Mrs. C. Kershner, Miss Tilda Kershner of Port Allegany; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Richmond, of Elmira; Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Rhodes and Miss Helen Dalby of Naugatuck, Conn, and Eugene Kershener of Buffalo. December 12, 1912. Page 1. Daum-Hussey Nuptials At the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Thomas H. Ray, at Colegrove on Wednesday December 4, 1912, Mrs. Maud Hussey and Mr. Charles B. Daum of Charleston, W.Va., the Rev. Perkins of colegrove performing the ceremony. The bride was a resident of Smethport for a number of years and has many friends in Smethport and vicinity who will wish she and her husband a long and happy married life. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Daum left for a short honeymoon trip after which they will be at home to their friends in Charleston. Page 6. We have just received an announcement of the marriage of Geoffrey Wainman Mayo son of Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Mayo of this place and Miss Lola Alma Tillotson of Manilla, Phillipine Islands. The happy young couple were united in marriage on Friday, November 1, 1912. Mr. Mayo has many friends here who wish them a long and happy married life. December 19, 1912. Page 1. A Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Michael O’Reilly, well known and highly respected residents of Keating township, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Saturday at their home on bush hill with a family dinner which was attended by all of their children. Mr. O’Reilly is a hardy old gentleman of 85 years, who served 10 years in the regular army before the Civil War and did good service all through that war, after which he came to this place where he and his estimable wife have been honored residents ever since, and today there is not a more pleasant or more companionable couple to meet in the whole county. Relatives who were in attendance include the following named; Mr. and Mrs. William O’Reilly, Oil City; Mr. and Mrs. J.T. O’Reilly Coropatus, Pa.; Mr. Chas. O’Reilly, Coropatus, Pa.; Mrs. Margaret, Corry, Pa., and Mrs. Mary Bisset and son, Merle Bisset. Mr. and Mrs. O’Reilly received the hearty congratulations of their friends. A number of gifts of gold were presented to the venerable couple. The Miner and a host of friends wish Mr. and Mrs. O’Reilly many more anniversaries and all the pleasures possible I their old age. Page 1. Mayo-Tillotson Married in the Cathedral of St. Mary and St. John, Manila Philippine Islands, Friday, November 1st, 1912, I the presence of a large number of guests, by the Right Reverend Charles H. Brent, Mr. Geoffrey Wainman Mayo, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.R., Mayo, of Smethport, Pa., to Miss Lola Alma Tillotson, daughter of Mrs. Mary b. Tillotson of San Francisco, California. At the opening notes of the wedding march at eight o’clock p.m., the bridal party entered the church, the bride on the arm of Dr. Goff preceded by the maid of honor and advanced to the altar, where they were met by the groom and Mr. Graves, his best man, and the solemn and beautiful wedding service was performed. The bride was attired in a robe of white French liberty satin with square train, the bodice of white silk lace with pearl trimming, a long veil and orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white roses. The maid of honor wore a white Japanese gauge gown embroidered with pink roses and a short pink veil and carried a bouquet of pale pink roses. The wedding gifts were numerous and very beautiful. Among them were noticed Salsuma vases, a Chinese gong, a very large carved Indian brass tray, a Canton Porcelain salad set, a Japanese tea set, an Indian tray with finger bowls, and Indian brass bowl, embroidered Canton Table linen, and many pieces of silver and cut glass. Immediately following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Mayo left for Antipolo and Baguio, returning to Manila on December 1st, where Mr. Mayo is engaged in Civil Engineering. His friends at home, we are sure will unite in wishing he and his bride a long and happy married life. Page 5. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reed, of Farmers Valley announce the engagement of their daughter Hazel C. to Jacob B. Freer of Bennewater, N.Y. The wedding will take place in the near future. 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