From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday, January 1, 1886

CAMPBELL - BUCK
Verona, New York news item:  Invitations are out for the wedding of JUDSON CAMPBELL, of this place, and FLORENCE A. BUCK, of Boonville, NY.   (RCJan01/1886)

REESE - SLOAT
Westernville, New York news item of Dec. 22, 1885:  Cards are out for the marriage of THOMAS REESE, of this place, to IDA SLOAT, of Canastota, Wednesday night (December 23, 1885).  The best wishes to all who will attend them.  (RCJan01/1886)

BARNWELL - UTLEY
On the 6th inst. at the residence of H. D. Spencer, by the Rev. Dr. Egar, WILLIAM BARNWELL, of Columbia, S. C., to MARY J. UTLEY, of Rome, New York.  (RCJan08/1886)

CADY - ANSON
By Rev. T. B. Shepherd, on January 6, 1886, at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Rome, New York,  Mr. CHARLES N. CADY, of Canastota, and Miss MINNIE ANSON, of Taberg, New York.  (RCJan08/1886)

RIEGLER - BLESSING
At the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. H. French, on Wednesday, December 30, 1885, MARTIN RIEGLER and EMIELA BLESSING, both of Point Rock, New York.  (RCJan08/1886)
     [this notice is from the following week's paper, with names spelt a little differently -transcriber]

Upper Point Rock, New York,  Jan 9, 1886 news item: A very happy event occurred at the residence of Gotlieb Blessing at Point Rock, Dec. 30, 1885, the occassion being the marriage of Mr. Blessing's eldest daughter, Miss MATILDA BLESSING to MARTIN REAGLER, a popular young man of the same place.  A large number of friends were present.  Rev. Mr. Fretch, of the Lutheran Church, officiated.  The happy couple visited Rome and Utica on their wedding trip.  May their lives be long and happy, is the wish of their many friends.  (RCJan14/1886)

MILLS -  LEWIS
At the M. E. parsonage, Lee Center, New York, December 31, 1885, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, EDGER S. MILLS, of Western, N. Y., and Miss ETTA R. LEWIS, of Steuben, N.Y.  (RCJan08/1886)

VAN DRESAR - REESE
At the residence of G. M. Reese, of Big Brook, town of Western, N. Y., Dec. 30, 1885, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, assisted by Rev. H. R. Northup, FRANK VAN DRESAR and Miss IDA MAY REESE, all of Western.  (RCJan08/1886)

HOLLAND - COLMAN
At the residence of the bride's father, E. I. Colman, Lee Center, N. Y., December 31, 1885, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, ALBERT H. HOLLAND, of Madison, N.Y., and Miss LILLIE E. COLMAN, of Lee.  (RCJan08/1886)

CLEMONS - BROWN
At the residence of William Boomer, Lee Center, N. Y., December 31, 1885, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, BENJAMIN ALVAH CLEMONS, of Waterville, Minnesota, and FRANCES ALMIRA BROWN, of Lee Center, N. Y.   (RCJan08/1886)

JONES - JONES
December 31, 1885, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Steuben, N.Y., by Rev. E. G. Williams, Mr. SIMEON D. JONES, of Holland Patent, to Miss M. J. JONES.

BYRD - SIMMONS
In Whitestown, N.Y., December 31, 1885, by Rev. F. A. Potter, WILLIAM E. BYRD, of Solsville, N.Y., and ADDIE M. SIMMONS, of Whitestown, N.Y.  (RCJan08/1886)

ADAMS - STACY
December 30, 1885, by Rev. H. P. McAdam, EDWIN H. ADAMS, Jr., and Miss STELLA A. STACY, all of New York Mills, N.Y.  (RCJan08/1886)

JONES - JONES
In Utica, N.Y., Saturday, January 9, 1886, at the residence of J. Brown Hughes, 78 Cornelia street, by Rev. R. G. Jones, D.D., WILLIAM J. JONES, of Clinton, and Miss SARAH E. JONES, of Utica.  (RCJan15/1886)

YUTZELER - MORE
In Rome, N.Y., December 31, 1885, at the residence of L. M. Fitch, by Rev. E. Arnold, FRED YUTZELER and LOUISA MORE, all of Rome.  (RCJan15/1886)

GIFFORD - DEITCH
January 1, 1886, at Mr. Bellinger's on Liberty street by Rev. James H. Taylor, HENRY M. GIFFORD and ANNA DEITCH, both of Rome, New York.  (RCJan15/1886)

HENRY - BERGMAN
January 7, 1886, at the Presbyterian parsonage, Rome, N.Y., by Rev. James H. Taylor, THOMAS HENRY, of Chili, and LOUISE BERGMAN, of West Branch, N.Y.  (RCJan15/1886)

SMALL - FOOTE
In Boonville New York, January 2, 1886, by Rev. H. M. Church, at the parsonage, Mr. GEORGE SMALL, Jr., and Miss PEARL FOOTE, both of Boonville.  (RCJan15/1886)

LINTS - TEACHOUT
At the residence of the bride's brother, in Redfield, N.Y., January 5, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Harris, of Florence, SOLOMON LINTS, Jr., of Boonville, and Miss ALICE TEACHOUT, of Western, NY.  (RCJan15/1886)

BUTLER - TRAVER
At the residence of George E. Butler, in North Bay, New York,  New Year's eve, by Rev. A. J. Grant, CHARLES T. BUTLER, of North Bay, and ALICE B. TRAVER, of the same place.  (RCJan15/1886)

SEELEY - SHOULTS
In Camden N.Y., January 5, 1886, by F. A. Voorhees, Esq., DANIEL SEELEY and Mrs. LUCY SHOULTS, all of Camden.  (RCJan15/1886)

WOOD - INGERSOLL
At the M. E. parsonage, in Forestport, New York, December 30, 1885, by Rev. J. L. Short, Mr. EDWARD D. WOOD and Miss FLORENCE E. INGERSOLL, all of Alder Creek, New York.  (RCJan15/1886)

BOGARDUS - COUCH
Rome, New York news item:  W. A. H. BOGARDUS, of Chicago, formerly of Rome, was married on Tuesday to Miss MARY PAULINE COUCH, of Chicago.  (RCJan15/1886)

CARROLL - THATCHER
Rome, New York news item:  Invitations are out announcing that FRANK  H. CARROLL, of Pontiac, Michigan to be married next Tuesday afternoon to Miss MAY THATCHER, of this city.  The marriage will take place at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Thatcher, at No. 122 Washington street.  (RCJan15/1886)
       [following is an article in the next week's paper -transcriber]

As per announcement, Frank H. Carroll and Miss May Thatcher were married at the residence of the bride's parents on Washington street, Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. James H. Taylor.  The wedding was a quiet and informal one, only the immediate friends and relatives of the bride and groom being present.  After the ceremony, the company sat down to a beautiful spread prepared by Caterer Owens, of Utica.  The colleciton of gifts was numerous and costly, and evinced the esteem in which the young couple are held.  Mr. Carroll is secretary and treasurer of the Pontiac, Oxford & Port Austin R.R., and formerly resided in Rome.  The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Thatcher, and has hosts of friends in this city who wish her much happiness in the new home which she will adorn at Pontiac, Mich.  Mr. and Mrs. Carroll left the same evening for a short bridal trip before settling down to the realities of life.   (RCJan22/1886)

ELMER - MUDGE   [anniversary]
The Sentinel of Saturday published the following interesting item:
     "Fifty-two years ago yesterday L. E. ELMER and Miss CHARLOTTE R. MUDGE. of Rome, were married at the residence of the bride's brother, Alvin Mudge, which was in the building now known as the Empire House on Dominick street, and which has gone through several changes since that time.  Of the large party of wedding guests present only five are supposed to be living, all now residing in Rome.  [my photocopy stops here, but seems to indicate it goes on to name the five people -transcriber]  (RCJan15/1886)

SMITH - BAKER
At the residence of the bride's father, in Taberg, N.Y., by Rev. D. W. Aylesworth, January 14, 1886, PHILLIP P. SMITH, of Rome, to Miss NELLIE E., daughter of Frank M. Baker.  (RCJan22/1886)

VAN ALLEN - YOUNG
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Westmoreland, January 20, 1886, by Rev. H. Nicholls, Mr. HERMON VAN ALLEN, of St. Johnsville, and Miss MARTHA A. YOUNG, of Westmoreland, N.Y.  (RCJan22/1886)

McKEOWN - SOBIESKI
Mount Carmel, Pa., Jan. 18, 1886 --For some years John Sobieski, said to be a distant relative of his famous countryman, has lived in a pretty little cottage a mile or more from Mount Carmel.  His daughter PAULINA is a charming blonde and highly educated, speaking all the European languages fluently.  Mr. Sobieski welcomed all his countrymen living in this district to his home, and from time to time gallant Poles sought to obtain the hand of Paulina in marriage.

It was an unwritten law in Mr. Sobieski's household, however, that none but a wealthy Pole should ever  wed his daugher.  This became known to a Polish merchant of Shenandoah, who had acquired a large fortune by trading with his countrymen.  The father favored the suitor, and, to all apprearances, the young lady did likewise.  Yesterday was the time fixed for the wedding, but at the appointed hour the father and the Shenandoah merchant learned that Paulina, under the pretence of visiting Philadelphia friends, had met her real lover, JOHN McKEOWN, in a Jersey town, where the two had been married.

For a time a furious storm raged in the Sobieski cottage, and the father consulted counsel to have the marriage annulled.  He was informed by his lawyer that, since both were of age, an had satistied Jersey justice, the marriage was legal.  A few hours later he forgave his daughter and invited her back to his house.  The Shenandoah merchant returned to his home almost broken hearted.  (RCJan22/1886)

DOWNEND - DUFF
Rome, New York news item:    On Wednesday evening (January 20, 1886) G. FRED DOWNEND, bookkeeper of A. M Jackson & Co., was married to Miss ERNESTINE DUFF, daughter of Thomas Duff, of this city.  Rev. T. B. Shepherd performed the ceremony, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. John Wise, on Thomas street.  (RCJan22/1886)

VAN VLECK   [anniversary]
Mr. and Mrs. CHARLES VAN VLECK, of Rome, New York, have been undergoing some agreeable surprises of late.  Sunday, January 17, was the 25th anniversary of their marriage.  Saturday evening, during the absence of his wife, Mr. Van Vleck received a call from some twenty-five of his shop mates of the Locomotive Works, headed by F. X. Greenia, who, in behalf of those accompanying him, in a pleasing speech presented Mr. V. a very fine silver water pitcher and gold-lined goblet.  Mr. Van Vleck soon found words to express his feelings, which he did very satisfactorily.  After a short social chat the party left, wishing Mr. and Mrs. V. many returns of the day.

Thinking the above was sufficient for one 25th anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Van Vleck were unprepared for the descent made upon them Monday evening, when about twenty of their neighbors and friends called to pay their respects and pass a social hour.  Before leaving, Rev. H. H. Peabody took occasion to congratulate the host and hostess presenting them a handsome silver cake basket.  Mr. Van Vleck, having had a little experience made a happy response.  May they live to enjoy the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.  (RCJan22/1886)

SCHOFFER - REAMS
Ava, New York news item:  Miss ADDIE REAMS, only daughter of John Reams, of Ava, was married last week to H. H. SCHOFFER, of West Leyden, New York.   The marriage took place at the residence of the bride's parents, and Rev. George Ernst, of Ava, tied the nuptial knot.  The bride received a large number of valuable presents, including $60 in cash, a quantity of silver ware, two beautiful hanging lamps, picture, fancy articles, &c.  The newly married couple went to New York on their bridal tour.  Miss Reams has been organist in the Ava Sabbath school for two years past, and she will be greatly missed by those with whom she has been associated in the past.  (RCJan22/1886)

CUMMINGS - RALPH
JOHN CUMMINGS, Jr., son of John Cummings of Rome, New York was married Wednesday evening (January 20, 1886) to Miss LYDIA J. RALPH, daughter of Mrs. William Ralph of Utica.  The marriage took place at the home of the bride's mother; in the presence of a company of friends and relatives of the parties.  Rev. Charles H. Gardner, of Trinity Church, officiating.  Quite a number of Romans were among the guests.  The groom is employed in the Utica clothing house of H. H. Cooper & Co., and is deservedly popular with all who know him.  The bride is also a favorite in the circle in which she moves.  (RCJan22/1886)

ECKHARDT - HOPP
On the 19th inst., at the parsonage in Churchville, NY, by Rev. W. George. Dressler, PETER ECKHARDT and Miss ANNA HOPP, both of New London, NY.  (RCJan29/1886)

BELLCHAMBERS - WISER
In Rome, New York, January 26, 1886, by Rev. G. E. Purucker, ELLSWORTH BELLCHAMBERS and ANNA MARGARET WISER, all of this city.  (RCJan29/1886)

BIELBY - HEWITT
In Utica, New York, January 27, 1886, by Rev. Thomas J. Brown, ISAAC P. BIELBY and Miss ANNA E. HEWITT, all of Utica.  (RCJan29/1886)
       [another snippit mentions the marriage of Counselor I. P. Bielby, formerly of Rome, NY, but for a dozen years past a resident of Utica -transcriber]

OWENS - DAVIES
January 20, 1886, at the residence of the bride's father, Richard Davies, Steuben Corners, NY, by Rev. George Lamb, Remsen, NY, Mr. EVAN OWENS to Miss LIBBIE M. DAVIES both of Trenton, NY.  (RCJan29/1886)

JONES - ROBERTS
In Holland Patent, New York, January 20, 1886, by Rev. T. T. Evans, at his own residence, ROBERT W. JONES and MAGGIE ROBERTS, both of Marcy, NY.  (RCJan29/1886)

HAYWARD - WORDEN
Augusta, New York news item:  The marriage of JAMES HAYWARD and Miss HELEN WORDEN is announced to occur at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Worden, near Taberg, on the evening of the 27th January 1886.    (RCJan29/1886)

PARKHURST - JONES
January 27, 1886, by Rev. George Lamb, Remson, NY, at his residence, Mr. WASHBURNE PARKHURST to Miss ELLA J. JONES, both of Steuben, NY.  (RCFeb05/1886)

PRITCHARD - WOOD
January 28, 1886, at the residence of W. W. Wheeler, Esq., Trenton, NY, by Rev. George Lamb, Remsen, New York, Mr. EVAN W. PRITCHARD, of Castleton, Vermont, to Miss MARIA ELEANOR WOOD, of Trenton.  (RCFeb05/1886)

STANFORD - LEE
At the Congregational parsonage, January 26, 1886, by Rev. E. Curtis, Camden, NY, LaFAYETTE STANFORD and NELLIE LEE, both of East Florence, NY.  (RCFeb05/1886)

PIERCE - PERCIVAL
At the M. E. parsonage in Camden, January 27, 1886, by Rev. W. L. Tisdale, EDWARD PIERCE and Mrs. ELEANOR PERCIVAL, both of Camden, NY.  (RCFeb05/1886

ARNOLD   [anniversary]
The golden wedding anniversary of Rev. EBENEZER ARNOLD and WIFE was commemerated last Monday by the assembling in their home in Rome, New York of a large number of friends and relatives.  A table reaching the entire length of a large dining room was filled three times before all the guests had partaken of a bountious supper furnished by the friends of the worthy couple.  Mr. Arnold recounted interesting reminiscences of his early married like, and Rev. Mr. Shepherd (whose wife is a cousin of Mrs. Arnold) related in a pleasing manner how the bride and groom of 19 first made each other's acquaintance fifty years ago.

Mr. Arnold also read a poem written for the occasion by a brother preacher and old friend, Rev. Byron Alden, of Wisconsin, who is now 80 years of age.  It abounded in pleasant allusions, and was very appropriate.  Poems by Rev. Dwight Williams and a lady friend in Maine were also read, and greatly enjoyed by those present.  And not the least pleasant feature of the occasion was the gifts of which they were the recipients, amounting at least $300 in all.  Of this sum $100 was contributed by their children, $20 by other relatives and $120 from brother ministers and other friends.  Altogether it was an occasion long to be remembered.  (RCFeb05/1886)

HOTELLING - FLEETHAM
At DeKalb Junction, New York, February 1, 1886, by Rev. C. Phelps, JAMES HARVEY HOTELLING, of DeKalb Junction, and VIOLA FLEETHAM, of De Peyster, New York.  (RCFeb12/1886)

AUSTIN - WASHBURN
At the M. E. Parsonage in Lee Center, New York, February 1, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, CHARLES HENRY AUSTIN and Miss MARY ELIZABETH WASHBURN, all of Annsville, NY.  (RCFeb12/1886)

WALDORF - HUGHES
New York Mills, NY news item, Feb. 10, 1886:  A very pleasant and happy event occurred this morning at the residence of Mrs. Alfred Hughes, it being the marriage of her daughter, Miss LIZZIE J. HUGHES to W. E. WALDORF, of the firm of Wilson and Waldorf.  It was a private affair, only the immediate friends of the contracting parties being present.  Arthur S. Dale, of Rome, acted as groomsman, and Miss Mary E. Roberts, of this place, as bridesmaid.  Rev. W. R. Cobb tied the nuptial knot, which was followed by the wedding dinner and other festivities.

The happy couple left of the 1:30 P.M. train for the West.  The bride is an accomplished young lady of this place, while the groom is one of our prominent young business men.  He was formerly book-keeper for Bacon & Pillmore of Rome.  The many friends of both congratulate them upon this occasion, and are pleased to learn that they will take up their residence on Main street when they return.   (RCFeb12/1886)

WARD - CARLISLE
At the M. E. parsonage, Lee Center, NY, February 10, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, CHARLES F. WARD and Miss ALICE CARLISLE, all of Annsville.  (RCFeb19/1886)

HESS - COLE
At the residence of George Chapman, Cassville, NY, on Tuesday, February 8th, 186, by Rev. J. H. Benedict, Mr. OLIVER A. HESS, of Oneida, NY, and Miss JENNIE E. COLE, of Cassville, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

EVANS - WILLIAMS
February 16, 1886, at Utica, NY, by Rev. R. G. Jones, D. D., Mr. JOHN E. EVANS and Miss MARY A., only daughter of Mr. Seth Williams, both of Steuben, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

POHL - STONE
At the residence of the bride's parents, February 16, 1886, by Rev. G. Ernst, Mr. GEORGE D. POHL to Miss JENNIE R. SLONE [spelled Stone in heading, and Slone here --transcriber], all of Ava, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

MAXFIELD - MAGGISON
February 14, 1886, by Rev. C. A. Germann, HENRY MAXFIELD, of Schuyler, NY, and SARAH MAGGISON, of Whitestown, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

WHEELER - FRINK
At the residence of the bride's parents, Wednesday evening, February 10th, 1886, by Rev. O. H. McAnulty, E. CARLETON WHEELER, of Clinton, NY, to Miss CLARA E. FRINK, of Norwich, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

BACKER - WUNCH
In Rome, New York, February 15, 1886, by Rev. P. A. Molling,  JACOB BACKER and FRANZISKA WUNCH, all of Rome.  (RCFeb19/1886)

WATKINS - CLARK
At the residence of Allen Clark, Steuben, February 17, 1886, by Rev. George Lamb, GEORGE WATKINS and Miss HATTIE L. CLARK, all of Steuben, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

SEARLE - WHITE
At the residence of the bride's mother in Rome, Feb. 16, 1886, by Rev. Dr. Egar, D. F. SEARLE, of Clinton, NY, and Miss CARRIE WHITE, daughter of the late Isham White, of Rome, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

PRATT - DURRENBECK
At Whitestown, NY, February 15, 1886, by Rev. J. F. Mullaney, Mr. CHARLES T. PRATT to Miss JULIA DURRENBECK, both of New Hartford, NY.  (RCFeb19/1886)

SLONE - WILLSON
At the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Willson, near Point Rock, NY, February 17, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, HENRY E. SLONE, of Lee Center, NY, and Miss LISSIE E. WILLSON, of Point Rock.  (RCFeb19/1886)

KESSLER - KINNEY
At Rome, New York, February 17, 1886, by Rev. P. A. Molling, NICHOLAS KESSLER and Miss MARIE KINNEY, both of Rome.  (RCFeb19/1886)

CHENEY - PATTERSON
In New Hartford, NY, Monday evening, February 22, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. I. N. Terry, assisted by Rev. Mr. Page, Mr. WALLACE P. CHENEY and Miss IDA PATTERSON, both of New Hartford.  (RCFeb26/1886)

CAVANAGH - PIRNIE
In Boonville, NY, February 11, 1886, at the parsonage of St. Joseph's Church, by Rev. J. A. Hart, Mr. JOHN T. CAVANAGH, of Boonville, and Miss TINA PIRNIE, of Medina.  (RCFeb26/1886)

CLARK - McDERMOTT
In Utica, NY, Wednesday, February 17, 1886, at St. John's Church, by Rev. Father Lovett, Mr. PETER J. CLARK, of Bridgewater, NY, to Miss KITTIE McDERMOTT, of Utica.  (RCFeb26/1886)

DOUGLASS   [anniversary]
Golden Wedding
Wednesday of last week, February 17, 1886, was the twenty-fifth [probably should read fiftieth --transcriber] anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DOUGLASS, a venerable couple living near Stanwix and it was celebrated by a very pleasant family reunion.  There are four children in the family -- three sons and a daughter.  The sons are all physcians, with names and residences as follows: -- Adelbert J., of Ilion, Charles E., of Constableville, and Allison O. Douglass, of Gray.  The daughter -- Miss Alice O. Douglass -- lives with her parents and cares for her mother, who has for many years been confined to her room as an invalid.  All the children were present, and the occasion was one long to be remembered.  The presents were unique, consisting of $5 gold pieces, with which the old-fashioned bride's cake was decorated.  (RCFeb26/1886)

BURLESON - DURKEE
Augusta, New York news item:  A. M. BURLESON and Miss ANNA DURKEE were united in marriage at Hamilton, Monday (February 22, 1886).  Samuel Sperry of Hamilton, acted as best man and Miss Emma Burleson as bridesmaid.  Mr. and Mrs. Burleson will commence housekeeping in G. A. Norton's tenant house on Canada street.  (RCFeb26/1886)

TAFT   [anniversary]
Taberg, New York news item:  A mistake in setting up last week's items made it read the 13th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. R. TAFT's marriage, when it was written the thirtieth (30).    (RCFeb26/1886)

START - LANGDON
Westmoreland, New York news item of Feb. 24, 1886:  To-day Mrs. Langdon entertained a large company at her house on the occasion of the marriage of her daughter RENA to Mr. LEICESTER START.  Rev. Jabez Ford, of Bartlett, officiated.  The presents were numerous and valuable.  Mr. Start has rented the Jason Bliss farm, and takes possession this spring.  (RCFeb26/1886)  [another notice in next week's paper follows:]

At Clark's Mills, NY, February 24, 1886, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. J. Ford, Miss LORENA A. LANGDON to Mr. LESTER J. START, of Westmoreland, NY.  (RCMar05/1886)

PIERCE - WOODBRIDGE
At Holland Patent, New York, February 24, 1886, by Rev. M. E. Grant, Mr. NEWTON PIERCE to Miss MARY WOODBRIDGE.  (RCMar05//1886)

TAFT - ALLANSON
At the residence of Hon. T. B. Allanson, in Taberg, NY, March 3, 1886, by Rev.. J. W. Simpson, JOHN N. TAFT and Miss JESSIE M. ALLANSON, all of Taberg.  (RCMar05/1886)

MARTIN - CHANDLER
At the residence of the bride's parents, in Rome, New York, February 25, 1886, by Rev. Dr. Egar, Mr. ALBERT A. MARTIN to Miss CARRIE M. CHANDLER, daughter of Azer Chandler, all of Rome.  (RCMar05/1886)

JONES - AXTON
February 23, 1886, at the home of the bride, in Whitesboro, NY, by Rev. L. J. Sawyer, HENRY H. JONES and Mrs. SOPHIA A. AXTON.   (RCMar05/1886)

THOMPSON - CASSITY
At Clinton, NY, by Rev. L. Golden, pastor of the Baptist Church, February 22, 1886, Mr BENJAMIN L. THOMPSON, of East McDonough, and Mrs. MARY E. CASSITY, of Clinton.  (RCMar05/1886)

MUSCOTT - WILKINSON
At the Baptist Church, Prospect, NY, February 24, 1886, by Rev. E. E. Whittemore, Mr. C. A. MUSCOTT, of San Bernardino, Cal., and Miss GRACE M. WILKINSON, of Prospect.   (RCMar05/1886)

RAHN - FERGUSON
February 24, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. H. P. McAdam, CHARLES B. RAHN, of Whitesboro, NY, to Miss SARAH J. FERGUSON, of New York Mills, NY.   (RCMar05/1886)

KENNY - ROSS
At DeKalb Junction, NY, March 2, 1886, at the residence of Mrs. T. M. Craig, GEORGE KENNY, of DeKalb, NY, and ELIZABETH ROSS, of Oswegatchie, NY.  (RCMar12/1886)

COMINS - HALL
At the residence of the bride's parents on Florence Hill, NY, March 3, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Harris, EDGAR W. COMINS, of Florence, and Miss MINNIE, oldest daughter of Squire Hall.  (RCMar12/1886)

DENISON - CRIM
In Utica, NY, March  3, 1886, by Rev. R. L. Bachman, Mr. HENRY C. DENISON, of Knoxboro, NY, and Miss ITALIA T. CRIM, of Mohawk, NY.  (RCMar12/1886)

AGNE - GOGAN
February 23, 1886, Oriskany Falls, NY, by Rev. Father Cananne, M. LEWIS W. AGNE, of Vernon (formerly of Higginsville) to Miss KATIE E. GOGAN, of Augusta, NY.  (RCMar12/1886)

SNYDER - EVANS
Over a hundred and fifty guest assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William Evans, of Stokes, NY, March 4, 1886, to witness the marriage of their only daughter, JENNIE N. to NATHAN H. SNYDER, of Stokes.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. Simpson.  The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of many beautiful presents, among which was an easy chair, by Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Davis and H. Rawnsley;
rocking chair, Jennie Harris; silver pickle dish, Mr. and Mrs. G. Williams; Silver cake basket, F. G. Evans and Cora Dewey; student lamp, Mrs. W. Evans and Clinton Evans; library lamp, R. B. and Rhoda Nesbit; silver fruit dish, Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams and Mr. and Mrs. A. Fillmore; fruit set, Mr. and Mrs. William Dingman; glass set, I. D. Hall; silver berry spoon, A. J. Sly; butter knife, Eliza Sly; leather dressing toilet set, Carrie Dennison; bedspread, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Brown also Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Nesbit and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Allen; oil painting, Gertie Hall; water set, Mr. and Mrs. E. Fuller; toilet set, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Gillette; bead tidy, Miss H. Comstock; table linen, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Snyder; silver sugar spoon, S. H. McIntosh and Bertha Potter; silver spoons and butter knife, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Smith, of Rome; pitcher, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hurlbut; stand scarf, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Wentworth; basket paper flowers, Carrie Comstock; coffee and tea pot, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Robinson; plush pin cushion, Griffith G. Williams, of Utica; glass water set, Cora B. Dewey, of West Branch.

Silver caster, Annie Evans; glass water set, Mary Evans; card receiver, Pansy Evans; vases, Mrs. R. E. Evans, of Utica.

Silver preserve dish, H. J. Littaye and family; silver tea spoons, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Littaye; silver butter dish, Dollie and Jennie Parkhurst; bedspread, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Littaye; butter knife, Sarah Evans, of Constableville.

Silver pickle caster, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Snyder, of Michigan; silver butter knife, Josie Western, Rome; berry spoon, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. King, of Rome; glass set, Libbie Vizer, of Clinton; silver knives, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Evans, Rome; silver teaspoons, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wentworth; silver butter dish, W. J. Harris and Gertie Wood; glass water set, Mr. and Mrs. George Kaufman, Rome; 2 sets vases, Mary and Lydia Smith, Rome.  (RCMar12/1886)  [Whew! Jennie must have been writing thank you notes till their 1st anniv. --transcriber]

FRENCH - ROBBINS
Rome, New York news item:  LYMAN A. FRENCH, who is employed in Z. R. Evans' store, was married on Tuesday (March 9, 1886) evening to Miss LIZZIE ROBBINS, daughter of Alfred Robbins, of Floyd.  (RCMar12/1886)

EDWARDS - DAVIS
Rome, New York news item:  M. E. EDWARDS and Miss MAUD DAVIS, of Waterville, NY, were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. E. Arnold at the parsonage of the Second M. E. Church in this city.  (RCMar12/1886)

PILLMORE   [anniversary]
Westernville, New York news item:  A party of eighty persons met at JOHN PILLMORE's Friday evening, March 5, 1886, to surprise and help celebrate the sixth wedding anniversary of himself and wife.  Part of the evening was spent by members of the Chautauqua class, who entertained the company with recitations and instrumental and vocal music.  The guests presented Mr. and Mrs. Pillmore with a china tea set, an elegant hanging lamp, one dozen glass sauce plates, two glass cake plates, and a silver mounted pickle caster.  Refreshments were furnished by the ladies.  (RCMar12/1886)

BREWSTER - DEAN
At Glenmore, March 13, 1886, by Richard R. Jones, Esq., DAVID N. BREWSTER and Miss GRACIE D. DEAN, both of Taberg, NY.  (RCMar19/1886)
       [a Taberg, NY news item in the same paper says David Brewster married Miss Gracie SHAW, and they will leave soon to find a home in Nebraska --transcriber]

BELLINGER - McLEAN
At the rectory of St. James Church, Clinton, NY, March 16, 1886, by the Rev. W. DeL. Wilson, ALBERT WILLIAM BELLINGER, of Franklin, and MARY ELIZABETH McLEAN, of Clinton.  (RCMar19/1886)

CADY - GRIFFITH
In Prospect, NY, at the home of the bride, March 16, 1886, by Rev. E. E. Whittemore, Mr. GEORGE D. CADY and Miss NELLIE C. GRIFFITH, both of Prospect, NY.  (RCMar19/1886)

KING - PARKER
In Utica, NY, March 11, 1886, by Rev. Charles H. Gardner, Mr. HENRY KING, of Forestport, and Miss SARAH PARKER, of Utica.  (RCMar19/1886)

BENNETT - TYNELL
In Madison, NY, March 10, 1886, by Rev. A. J. Walrath, ANDREW J. BENNETT, of Waterville, New York,  and Miss HATTIE E. TYNELL, of Madison.  (RCMar19/1886)

WILGUS - MONTFORT
At the residence of the bride's father, March 11, 1886, by Rev. E. B. Law, Mr. SEYMOUR H. WILGUS and Miss LIBBIE A MONTFORT, all of Bartlett, New York.  (RCMar19/1886)

WILSON - LETSON
In Delta, NY, March 14, 1886, by Rev. S. Dewey, Mr. GEORGE W. WILSON, of Rome, and Miss EMILY E. LETSON, of Oriskany, NY.   (RCMar19/1886)

PALMER - COOK
At the M. E. parsonage, Lee Center, NY, March 24, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, FRANK J. PALMER and Miss HENRIETTA COOK, all of Annsville, NY.  (RCMar26/1886)

THAYER - JONES
March 24, 1886, at the residence of Jacob Jones, the bride's parent, in Westmoreland, NY, by Rev. John H. Jones, Mr. EDGAR THAYER, of Green's Corners, Rome, to Miss SARAH L. JONES, of Westmoreland.  (RCMar26/1886)

PLACE - TEDD
At the residence of the bride's father, in Rome, NY, on Wednesday, March 24, 1886, by Elder M. H. Brown, of Adams Center, Elder A. E. PLACE, of Syracuse, and Miss MARY A. TEDD, of this city.  (RCMar26/1886)

CHANEY - NEWBLE
At the residence of Benjamin Newble, Clinton, New York, March 25, 1886, by Rev. E. H. Waugh, WILLIAM J. CHANEY and Miss MARY A. NEWBLE, all of Clinton.  (RCApr02/1886)

THURSTON - BROCKWAY
At the residence of the bride's parents at Frankfort Hill, New York, March 24, 1886, by Rev. S. C. Morris, Mr. WILLIAM A. THURSTON, of Sauquoit, and Miss GRACIE E. BROCKWAY, of Frankfort Hill.  (RCApr03/1886)

EVANS - ROBERTS
March 25, 1886, by Rev. R. G. Jones, D.D., at the residence of the bride's brother Phillip Roberts, 101 Whitesboro street, Utica, New York,  OWEN J. EVANS and Miss MARY J. ROBERTS, both of Remsen, New York.  (RCApr03/1886)

HUGHS - PUGH
At the bride's residence, in Remsen, New York, March 25, 1886, by Rev. John Seth Jones, Remsen, Mr. HUGH W. HUGHS and Miss KATE PUGH, both of Remsen.  (RCApr03/1886)

BECRAFT - GILBERT
At the home of the bride, March 30, 1886, by Rev. M. Wells, Mr. HARLAN B. BECRAFT, of Utica, New York, and Miss MARY E. GILBERT, of State Bridge, New York.  (RCApr09/1886)

KRETZ - GILBERT
At the home of the bride, March 30, 1886, by Rev. M. Wells, Mr. FRANK J. KRETZ, of New York city, and Miss KATIE J. GILBERT, of State Bridge, New York.  (RCApr09/1886)

REED - FRANCIS
In Remsen, New York, March 31, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J. Seth Jones, Remsen, Dr. D. H. REED and Miss NELLIE FRANCIS, both of Remsen, New York.  (RCApr09/1886)

FREEMAN - DUNN
At Kasoag, New York, March 21, 1886, by Rev. W. H. Bury, EMMETT FREEMAN to JENNIE DUNN.  (RCApr09/1886)

WHITNEY - DROUGHT
At the Congregational parsonage, Camden, New York, March 25, 1886, by Rev. E. Curtis, W. M. WHITNEY, of Philadelphia, New York, and Miss IDA B. DROUGHT, of Camden.  (RCApr09/1886)

ORR - GREEN
In Augusta, New York, April 6, 1886, at the residence of Abner B. Green, father of the bride, by Rev. H. M. Dodd, Mr. A. F. ORR, of Camden, and Miss EVA S. GREEN, of Augusta, New York.  (RCApr09/1886)

HEMMENS - HALSTEAD
CHARLES HEMMENS, of Rome, New York, and Mrs. EMILY HALSTEAD, of Herman, St. Lawrence Co., were married on Thursday (April 1, 1886) evening of last week at the residence of S. C. Baldwin, on Kossuth street, Rev. L. L. Palmer officiating.  They will occupy rooms at the corner of Court and George street, and board  with Mrs. Parry, at No. 69 George street.  (RCApr09/1886)

DUNTON - WAGHORN
In Rome, New York, April 13, 1886, by G. W. Davis, Esq., Mr. BYRON S. DUNTON and Miss NELLIE F. WAGHORN, both of this city.  (RCApr16/1886)

MARROW - RICHARDS
In Cincinnati, Ohio, March 31, 1886, by Rev. Johnson Meyers, Dr. JOSEPH E. MARROW, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Miss ELIZABETH RICHARDS, formerly of Clinton, New York.  (RCApr16/1886)

PORTER - COOKINGHAM
At the M.E. parsonage, Sauquoit, New York, April 8, 1886, by Rev. William Williams, EUGENE C. PORTER to Miss KITTY COOKINGHAM, all of Chadwicks, New York.  (RCApr16/1886)

CORNEY - MAHANEY
At the residence of Mrs. Mary Corney, in the town of Vernon, New York, on the evening of March 25, 1886, by Rev. Wayne Brewster, GEORGE E. CORNEY, of Vernon, and Miss ALICE MAHANEY, of Vienna, New York.  (RCApr16/1886)

SEYMOUR [ anniversary]
Mr. and Mrs. TRUMAN SEYMOUR celebrated the 20th anniversary of their marriage last Monday (April 12, 1886) evening, at their home on Embargo street.  A large party of friends spent the evening with them and they received many handsome presents, among them two china tea sets, one from Utica friends and the other from Mr. Seymour's fellow employes in the Locomotive Works.  (RCApr16/1886)

DOXTATER - HAYNES
In Utica, New York, April 20, 1886, by Rev. Albert Bingham, WILL R. DOXTATER, of Little Falls, New York, to Miss SATIE L. HAYNES, Marcy, New York.  (RCApr23/1886)

ORTON - WHITFIELD
In Canastota, Madison County, New York, April 18, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Whitfield, Mr. GEORGE M. ORTON and Miss CLARA BELLE WHITFIELD, daughter of the officiating clergyman, both of Canastota, NY.  (RCApr23/1886)

McMAHON - JOHNSON
At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. D. M. K. Johnson, parents of the bride, in Rome, New York, on Monday, April  26, 1886, at 9:30 A.M., by Rev. Father Murphy, of St. Peter's Church, JOHN D. McMAHON and Miss JULIA F. JOHNSON.  No cards.  (RCApr30/1886)  [another notice in same paper follows:]

Recorder John D. McMahon was married last Monday morning to Miss Julia F. Johnson, daughter of D. M. K. Johnson, Esq.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Murphy, of St. Peter's Church, at the residence of the bride's parents, corner of George and Embargo  streets, in the presence of a few of the immediate relative and friends of the contracting parties.  Postmaster James D. Corcoran acted as groomsman, and Miss Kate Gatley as bridesmaid.  The newly married couple took the 10:50 train for New York city, intending to spend a week in that and other Eastern cities.  A host of friends congratulate them on the auspicious event.  (RCApr30/1886)

NESTELL - BARKER
In Boonville, New York, April 21, 1886, by Rev. D. D. Barnes, Mr. CHARLES M. NESTELL, of Ava, NY, and Miss HATTIE N. BARKER, of White Lake, NY.   (RCApr30/1886)

BENNER - McGOVERN
At St. Peter's Church, Deerfield, New York, April 25, 1886, by Rev. Father Linderfeldt, Mr. JACOB F. BENNER to Miss ANNIE T. McGOVERN, both of Deerfield.   (RCApr30/1886)

MOWERS - BORDEN
In Trenton, New York, April 23, 1886, by Rev. P. Wright, SEWARD L. MOWERS to Miss LAURA L. BORDEN, both of Trenton Falls, New York.  (RCApr30/1886)

WHEELER - DOYLE
Deputy Sheriff THOMAS WHEELER, of Utica, New York, was married on Wednesday (December 28, 1886) to Miss NELLIE DOYLE, late principal of one of the city schools.  (RCApr30/1886)

KOHLER - TUTTON
In Rome, New York, Thursday, May 6, 1886, by Rev. James H. Taylor, Mr. CHARLES KOHLER and Miss EMMA J. TUTTON, both of Utica, NY.  (RCMay07/1886)

BALIZISER - MOORE
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, May 2, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, Mr. VALENTINE BALLIZER, of Oneida, NY, and Mrs. SARAH MOORE, of Rome, NY.  (RCMay07/1886)

EVANS - MORRIS
In Rome, New York, May 6, 1886, by Rev. John H. Jones, Mr. JOHN H. EVANS, and Miss NELLIE MORRIS,  all of Rome.  (RCMay07/1886)

HOFFMAN - WINDHAGER
At St. Mary's Church, in Rome, NY, May 6, 1886, by Rev. Father Smith, Mr. ANTHONY HOFFMAN and Miss MARY WINDHAGER, all of Rome.  (RCMay07/1886)

HAZELTON - PIERCE
At DeKalb Junction, NY, May 5, 1886, by Rev. C. Phelps, CHARLES HAZELTON, of Hermon, New York, and IDA MAY PIERCE, of DeKalb Junction, NY.  (RCMay14/1886)

STEDMAN - DINGMAN
At the home of the bride's parents, in Lee, NY, May 11, 1886, by Rev. S. Dewey, GEORGE A. STEDMAN, of Clockville, NY, and Miss ELIZABETH J. DINGMAN, of Lee, NY.  (RCMay14/1886)

JONES - JONES
At Remsen, NY, May 6, 1886, by Rev. E. G. Williams, Mr. DAVID E. JONES to Miss JENNIE A. JONES, both of Floyd, New York.  (RCMay14/1886)

OWENS - WILLIAMS
At the residence of the bride's mother, in New York city, May 19, 1886, by Rev. H. M. Sanders, D. D., R. JAY OWENS, of New York city, formerly of Rome, NY, and Miss SARAH J. WILLIAMS.  (RCMay21/1886)

MARKS - COOK
At his own residence, April 21, 1886, by Rev. B. H. Williams, of Waterville, Mr. JOSEPH S. MARKS and Miss FRANCES COOK, both of Marshall, New York.  (RCMay21/1886)

VAN BUREN - PALMER
In Camden, NY, at the Congregational parsonage, May 13, 1886, by Rev. E. Curtis, ALONZO VAN BUREN and Miss HATTIE PALMER, both of Camden.  (RCMay21/1886)

HINEY - CONOVER
In Prospect, NY, May 11, 1886, at F. D. Jones' hotel, by Rev. Seymour Bullock, Mr. M. HINEY and Miss MINNIE CONOVER, all of Ohio, Herkimer County.  (RCMay21/1886)

FUNK - WOEFLE
In Rome, NY, at the residence of John Peterman, of Liberty street, May 8, 1886, by Rev. Dr. P. A. Molling, Mr. HERMAN ARNOLD FUNK and Miss MARY WOEFLE, both of this city.  (RCMay21/1886)

STONE - DANN
May 13, 1886, in Verona, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W. George Dressler, of Verona Mills, Mr. JAMES S. STONE, of Utica, and Miss NELLIE A. DANN, of Verona, NY.  (RCMay21/1886)

WILSON - HARTMAN
At the residence of T. M. Goff, Whitesboro, New York,  May 19, 1886, by Rev. Dr. M. E. Dunham, CHARLES H. WILSON and GRACE M. HARTMAN, both of Oriskany, NY.  (RCMay28/1886)

EVANS - FARLEY
In Boonville, NY, May 15, 1886, by Rev. E. H. Waugh,  Mr. CHARLES P. EVANS, proprietor of the Central Hotel, and Miss NANCY FARLEY, all of Boonville.  (RCMay28/1886)

CLAUSEN - WOLCOTT
Rome, New York news item:  Miss Ruth Flandrau, of this city, was one of the bridesmaides in attendance at the wedding of Miss SARAH G. WOLCOTT and Rev. J. C. CLAUSEN, in Utica, NY, on Wednesday (May 26, 1886).    (RCMay28/1886)

RANDALL - SPENCER
Rome, New York news item:  FRED C. RANDALL, one of the proprietors of the Forest Home at Fish Creek, NY, was married on Wednesday (May 26, 1886) evening to Miss ALICE SPENCER, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Spencer.  The ceremony was performed at the Forest Home in the presence of a goodly number of invited guests.  Rev. A. J. Grant, of Amboy, officiating.  (RCMay28/1886)

UTLEY - BARTLETT
Lee, New York news item of June 3:   Miss CORA BARTLETT and CARLOS C. UTLEY, of Taberg, NY, were united in the bonds of wedlock last evening (June 2, 1886) by C. H. Wetherbee, assisted by Rev. D. W. Aylesworth.  May peace and prosperity follow them, is the wish of many friends.  (RCJun04/1886)

LAQUAY - JOSLIN
In Boonville, May 22, 1886, by Rev. E. H. Waugh, Mr. HERBERT L. LAQUAY, of Hawkinsville, New York, and Miss DELIA JOSLIN, of Boonville, NY.  (RCJun04/1886)

DUNN - LAING
At the residence of the bride's father, in Williamstown, New York, May 25, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Van Wje, FRANK W. DUNN, of Deansville, NY, and Miss JENNIE, eldest daughter of Thomas Laing.  (RCJun04/1886)

LUTHER - PAYNE
At the residence of the bride's father, George W. Payne, June 1, 1886, by Rev. L. Golden, of Clinton, NY, Rev. GEORGE W. LUTHER, of Manlius, NY, and Miss ELLA A. PAYNE, of Lairdsville, NY.   (RCJun04/1886)

FULLER - ASHFIELD
In Vernon, NY, May 30, 1886, by Rev. D. E. Brewster, Mr. ELMER BURNSIDE FULLER and Miss LAVINA ASHFIELD, all of Rome, NY.  (RCJun04/1886)

DARLINGTON - POWELL
In Vernon, NY, May 30, 1886, by Rev. D. E. Brewster, Mr. GEORGE EDWARD DARLINGTON and Miss HELEN E. POWELL, all of Rome, NY.  (RCJun04/1886)

BROWN - KING
In Deerfield, NY, June 2, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Gardner, of Utica, Mr. BRAYTON E.  BROWN, of Utica, NY  Miss CORA E. KING, of Deerfield.  (RCJun11/1886)

PETTIS - GIBBS
In Rome, NY, June 5, 1886, by Rev. James H. Taylor, ARTHUR H. PETTIS, of Lowell, NY, and ELIZABETH GIBBS, of Utica, NY.  (RCJun11/1886)

COSCUM - YAGER
At the home of the bride, near Hawkinsville, NY, May 20, 1886, by Rev. J. L. Short, Mr. HENRY COSCUM, of Forestport, NY, and Miss EMMA E. YAGER, of Hawkinsville.  (RCJun11/1886)

CASTERTON - NOLAN
At the pastoral residence, in Camden, NY, by Father J. J. Brennan, June 8, 1886, CHARLES E. CASTERTON and Miss ALICE E. NOLAN, both of that village.  (RCJun11/1886)
     [Camden news item: On Tues, C.E. Casterton, our popular tonsorial artist, and Miss Alice E. Nolan were married by Father Brennan, of St. John's Church.  They left the same day for a short visit to Kingston, Canada.]

UNDERHILL - WELLS
At the residence of J. G. Merriman, in Rome, NY, June 7, 1886, by Rev. Dr. Egar, of Zion Church, DAVID UNDERHILL, Jr., of Chicago, Illinois, and Miss KITTIE WELLS, of Rome.  (RCJun11/1886)

ROWLAND - ELY
At the residence of the bride's parents, on Washington street in Rome, NY, June 9, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, Mr. HOWARD J. ROWLAND and Miss ANNA M. ELY, daughter of John D. Ely, Esq.  (RCJun11/1886)

FOLEY - PAUMIER
At St. Peter's Church, in Rome, New York, by Rev. Father Murphy, June 9, 1886, DANIEL J. FOLEY and Miss MARY A. PAUMIER, both of Rome.  (RCJun11/1886)

JAMIESON - SINGLETON
Rome, New York news item:  Miss ALICE SINGLETON, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Singleton, formerly of this city, was married in New York city on Tuesday (June 8, 1886) to WILLIAM W. JAMIESON, book-keeper for Roberts, Butler & Co., of Utica, NY.  The bride has many friends in this city who congratulate her.  (RCJun11/1886)

GREGG - ETHRIDGE
Rome, New York news item:  Rev. DAVID GREGG, of New York city, and his wife, formerly Miss KATE ETHRIDGE, a preceptess of Rome Academy, have been spending a few days in Rome, as the guests of Alfred Ethridge.  Mr. Gregg preached in the Presbyterian Church last Sunday.  (RCJun11/1886)

GORTON - PAINE
At the M. E. Parsonage, New York Mills, NY, June 12, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, HENRY H. GORTON, of New York Mills, and Miss CARRIE H. PAINE, of Forestport, NY.  (RCJun18/1886)

PELTON - LITTS
At New London, New York, June 14, 1886, by Justice W. E. Walter, CHARLES FELTON and Miss MIRA LITTS, both of Annsville, Oneida County.  (RCJun18/1886)

WARREN - BOARDMAN
At the residence of the bride's parents, in Troy, NY, June 8, 1886, EDWARD STEPHEN WARREN, of Buffalo, NY, and Miss M. ALIDA BOARDMAN, daughter of Derick L. Boardman, Esq.  (RCJun18/1886)

JEFFERS - COLCLOUGH
At the residence of George Jeffers, Florence, NY, May 13, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Harris, JAMES L. JEFFERS and Miss EMMA COLCLOUGH, both of Camden, NY.  (RCJun18/1886)

CASE - STRONG
On Wednesday morning, June 16, 1886, by Rev. S. H. Cook, of Binghamton, (late pastor of Trinity church in Camden ) at the residence of the bride's parents, EDWARD C. CASE and Miss GRACE FOOTE, daughter of Judson N. Strong, Deputy Postmaster, all of Camden, NY.

SHAFER - GOODSELL
At the home of the bride's parents, in Bartlett, NY, June 16, 1886, by Rev. H. H. Peabody, MANLEY A SHAFER, of Brockport, NY, and Miss SARAH M. GOODSELL, daughter of L. B. Goodsell, Esq.  (RCJun18/1886)

MAYER - SIPP
On June 17, 1886, at the home of the bride, by Rev. W. George Dressler, Mr. FRANK H. MAYER, of Durhamville, NY, and Miss HELEN C. SIPP, of Higginsville, NY.  (RCJun25/1886)

FITZGERALD - AIKENS
In St. Peter's Church, Rome, NY, by Rev. Father Murphy, June 20, 1886, JAMES FITZGERALD and Mrs MARY AIKENS, all of Rome.  (RCJun25/1886)

ROBINSON - BOYD
At the home of the bride's mother, in Camden, NY, June 23, 1886, by Rev. E. N. Manley, GEORGE  W. ROBINSON and Miss RACHEL B. BOYD, all of Camden.  (RCJun25/1886)

BLUMER - SPRIGGS
Rome, New York news item:  Miss HELEN SPRIGGS, only daughter of J. Thomas Spriggs, M. C., of Utica was married on Wednesday (June 23, 1886) to Dr. G. ALDER BLUMER, first assistant physician at the Utica State Lunatic Asylum.  The ceremony occurred in Grace Church, Utica, Bishop A. Cleveland Coxe,, of the diocese of Western New York, officiating, assisted by Rev. C. T. Olmsted, rector of the church.  After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride's father, the overflow being received at the home of Joseph R. Swan, a neighbor.  (RCJun25/1886)

PIKE - BRAGG
In Clayville, New York, June 29, 1886, by Rev. George F. Wiswell, D. D., of Philadelphia, Rev. GRANVILLE R. PIKE and Miss CLARA I. BRAGG, both of Clayville.   (RCJul02/1886)

JONES - GRIFFITH
In Holland Patent, New York, June 30,  1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Griffith, by Rev. M. E. Grant, J. J. JONES, A.M., M.D., of Frostburg, Md., and Miss LOUISE GRIFFITH were united in marriage.  (RCJul02/1886)

WILLSON - PARKHURST
At the residence of the bride's mother in North Western, New York, June 23, 1886, by Rev. S. M. Crowfoot, F. M. WILLSON, Esq., of Rome, and Miss BERTHA L. PARKHURST, of North Western.  (RCJul02/1886)
 

On Friday evening last occurred the annual meeting and banquet of the Alumni Association of Rome Free Academy, at Stanwix Hall.  The attendance was larer than at any previous meeting of the Association, 108 being present.

Miss Belle Besley, the gamnologist, in a very pleasing manner, gave in a poetical vein  the names of those who had fallen victims to Cupid's darts.  They are as follows:

Rome, Oct. 15, 1885 -- THOMAS F. WATTERS to FANNY M. HANNAHS, '79
Canastota, Dec. 30, 1885 -- THOMAS R. REES to IDA A. SLOAT, '81
Chicago, June 12, 1886 -- WASHINGTON A. BOGARDUS, '79 to MARY PAULINE COUCH
Chicago, Sept 15, 1885 -- Dr. F. H. YORKE to NELLIE E. MATTHEWS, '73
Rome, April 26, 1886 -- JOHN D. McMAHON, '79 to JULIE F. JOHNSON
Rome, Jan 19, 1886 -- FRANK H. CARROLL, '76 to MAY C. THATCHER
The marriage of WILLIAM K. VEITH, '76 to ABBE KINNIE, was reported this year, as it was omitted last year.  Married at New York city, March 14, 1884.     (RCJul02/1886)

WELLS  [anniversary]
Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH Y. WELLS, who reside near Oneida Castle, have lived together as man and wife sixty-eight years, having been married when they were very young.  Mr. W. is in the 88th year of his age, and his wife is three years younger.  (RCJul02/1886)

MARTIN - SINGLETON
Rome, New York news item:  FREDERICK A. MARTIN, the popular foreman of Fort Stanwix Hose Company, No. 2, and son of Alderman L. A. Martin, was married on Wednesday (June 30, 1886) morning to Miss AGNES SINGLETON, daughter of Mrs. Issac Singleton of this city.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Murphy, of St. Peter's Church, at the parochial residence.  Both bride and groom are very popular among  their acquaintances, and Mr. Martin's associates in the American Express office testified their esteem by the presentation of a handsome water service, on which was engraved the monogram of the happy couple and the names of the donors.  Mr. and Mrs. Martin have gone east on a bridal tour.  (RCJul02/1886)

McFARLANE - WAGHORN
Rome, New York news item:  WILLIAM McFARLANE and Miss SARAH WAGHORN, daughter of George Waghorn, both of Rome, were married on Wednesday (June 30, 1886) evening.  (RCJul02/1886)

FLANDRAU  [anniversary]
Rome, New York news item:  Dr. T. M. FLANDRAU and WIFE celebrated the thirty-second anniversary of their marriage by giving a very pleasant gerinan at their residence on Tuesday evening.  A large number of guests were present, including many friends from out of town.  The host and hostess have the wishes of a host of friends that they may enjoy many similar anniversaries in the future.  (RCJul02/1886)

CLARK - ROBERTS
In Utica, July 1, 1886, by Rev. Dana W. Bigelow, of Utica, Mr. JAMES LARK, of Whitestown, New York, and ELLA M. ROBERTS, of Whitestown, formerly of Utica, NY.  (RCJul09/1886)

STALEY - FITCHARD
At the residence of Mr. C. L. Fitchard, Clinton, by Rev. R. Flint, June 30, 1886, Mr. ALBERT E. STALEY, of Utica, NY, to Miss ANNIE E. FITCHARD, of Clinton, NY.  (RCJul09/1886)

SHEAD - WILLARD
At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. HORACE R. SHEAD, of Oswego, NY, and Miss FRANCES WILLARD, of Oriskany Falls, NY, June 30, 1886, by Rev. S. A. Worden.

McFARLANE - MAIRS
In Rome, NY, June 30, 1886, by Rev. J. H. Taylor, D. D., Mr. WILLIAM McFARLANE and Miss FLORA MAIRS, all of Rome.  (RCJul09/1886)

KING - GRAVELIN
Rome, New York news item:  THOMAS KING, a boilermaker at the Locomotive Works, and Miss CARRIE GRAVELIN, daughter of Clement Gravelin, of this city, were married by Rev. Dr. Peabody, of the Baptist Church, at the parsonage, on Friday (July 2, 1886) evening.  (RCJul09/1886)

SQUIRES - CLARK
July 7, 1886, at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. E. D. Clark, New York city, by Rev. J. A. Cubberly, FLAVIUS S. SQUIRES to Miss FLORENCE MAY, youngest daughter of Franklin Clark, Esq., of Vernon, NY.  (RCJul16/1886)

WEST - MILLS
At the M. E. parsonage in Williamstown, NY, July 12, 1886, by Rev. W. H. Bury, FRANK T. WEST and MELISSA MILLS, all of Williamstown.  (RCJul16/1886)

KELLY - GARTLAND
Rome, New York news item:  THOMAS R. KELLY, of the business office of the Utica Sunday Triburne, was married on Tuesday (July 13, 1886) to Miss JENNIE GARTLAND, a teacher in the public schools of Utica, New York.   (RCJul16/1886)

ZIMMER - SAVERY
On Thursday evening, July 8, 1886,  GEORGE ZIMMER, of Lee, NY, was married to Miss JOSIE M. SAVERY daughter of Hosea C. Savery of Annsville, NY.  The marriage took place at the residence of the bride's parents, in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends, many of them being from other towns.  Rev. H. C. Wetherbee, pastor of the Baptist Church of Taberg, performed the ceremony, George Bingham and Amelia Zimmer acting as groomsman and bridesmaid.  Following is a partial list of the gifts to the young couple:

Mr. and Mrs. Zimmer, set of dishes and 40 yards of sheeting; William H. Platt, library lamp; George and Joseph Bingham, check; Mr. and Mrs. H. Evans, glass set; Mr. and Mrs. C. Utley, butter knife; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laufer, pickle castor; John Strewn, album; George Strewn, pair of vases; Amelia Zimmer, table linen; Albert O. Lyman, berry set; Mr. and Mrs. Baker, glassware and silver knife; Mr. and Mrs. H. Mitchell, parlor lamp; Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Allanson, castor; Mrs. J. Kelley, pin cushion and fruit dish; Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Savery, toilet set; Roscoe Savery, vases; Nellie and Emma Forward, fruit dish; Theodore Fox, bed; Mr. and Mrs. Tripp, berry set; Hosea Savery, cash.   (RCJul16/1886)

HUNTER
Bartlett, New York news item:  Mr. JAMES HUNTER and wife have just returned from their wedding tour.    Mrs. Hunter is an accomplished housekeeper and an amiable lady, who will make everything comfortable and pleasant in his lately desolate home.  (RCJul16/1886)

HUGHES - THOMAS
July 21, 1886, by Rev. R. G. Jones, D. C., at his residence, No. 24, Lansing street, Utica, NY, Rev. MORIEN MON HUGHES and Miss ABBIE THOMAS, both of Remsen, New York.   (RCJul23/1886)

MARTIN - DRUM
In McConnellsville, NY, July 18, 1886, by Squire Chrestien, FRED MARTIN and MATTIE DRUM, both of Camden, NY.  (RCJul23/1886)

FICHT - HAAG
In Rome, New York, July 3, 1886, at the residence of Michael House, Sr., by Rev. P. A. Molling, Mr. LORENZ FICHT and Miss SALOME HAAG.  (RCJul23/1886)

WITHERS - REET
At Remsen, NY, July 24, 1886, by Rev. E. G. Williams, Mr. GEORGE A. WITHERS to Miss ELLA REED, both of Whitestown, NY.  (RCJul30/1886)

TEFFT - STILLMAN
At the residence of the bride's parents, in Brookfield, NY, July 22, 1886, by Rev. R. G. Thompson, Mr. CHARLES A. TEFFT, of Bridgewater, NY, and Miss MATTIE A. STILLMAN, of Brookfield.  (RCJul30/1886)

BENNETT - TISDALE
At the residence of the bride's parent, in Madison, NY, July 28, 1886, by Rev. W. L. Tisdale, father of the bride, JOSIAH R. BENNETT, of Camden, NY, and JESSIE M. TISDALE, of Madison.  (RCAug06/1886)

BECKER - BARLESS
At the home of the bride's uncle, L. A. Fay, in Camden, NY, July 28, 1886, by Rev. E. Curtis, WILLIAM R. BECKER and Miss IDA M. BARLESS, all of Camden.  (RCAug06/1886)

THOMPSON - PIERCE
At Coonradt Settlement, NY, August 2, 1886, by Rev. A. A. Holzwarth, Mr. CHARLES F. THOMPSON to Miss LOTTIE PIERCE, both of Rome, NY.  (RCAug06/1886)

WILKINSON - SASSENBURY
At Almonta, Washington territory, July 1, 1886, Mr. JOSEPH A WILKINSON to Miss ELLA L. SASSENBURY, both formerly of Vernon, NY.  (RCAug06/1886)

JONES - THOMAS
At Remsen, NY, August 3, 1886, by Rev. J. Seth Jones, Mr. EDWARD S. JONES to Miss KATE THOMAS, both of Utica, NY.  (RCAug06/1886)

MUTSCHLER - SCHUSTER
In Rome, NY, June 22, 1886, by Rev. G. E. Purucker, Mr. JOSEPH MUTSCHLER to Miss MARGARET SCHUSTER, all of Rome, NY.  (RCAug06/1886)

FILLMORE - POTTER
Delta, New York news item:  Cards are out for the marriage, on Wednesday, August 11, 1886, of NEWBURY J. FILLMORE to HATTIE C. POTTER.  (RCAug06/1886)
     [following week is this announcement]
In Western, NY, at the bride's home, August 11, 1886, by Rev. S. Dewey, NEWBURY M. FILLMORE of Lee, to Miss HATTIE C. POTTER of the former place.  [groom has different middle initials --transcriber]  (RCAug13/1886)

REED - WILMOT
At the bride's residence in North Bay, August 1, 1886, by Rev. Jabez Ford, LUTHER REED and Mrs. JANE WILMOT, both of North Bay, NY.  (RCAug13/1886)

MORAT - WOOD
At the M. E. Parsonage, Lee Center, NY, August 4, 1886, by Rev. H. A. Harris, PHILIP MORAT and Miss INA WOOD, all of Point Rock, NY.  (RCAug13/1886)

CLARK - CLARK
August 5, 1886, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, Steuben, by Rev. F. Davies of Remsen, Mr. JOHN McDILL CLARK of Chicago, Illinois and Miss NELLIE THOMAS CLARK of Steuben, NY.  (RCAug13/1886)

MOULTON - ROWLANDS
At Holland Patent, NY, August 9, 1886, by Rev. M. E. Grant, Mr. DOLPHUS A. MOULTON to Miss JENNIE ROWLANDS, both of Holland Patent.  (RCAug13/1886)

KENT - HUGHES
August 11, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. E. Davis, Remsen, ex-Supervisor JOHN S. KENT, of Remsen, and Miss MARY HUGHES, both of Bethel, Remsen, NY.  (RCAug20/1886)

STANDISH - SEWARD
At the home of the bride, August 17, 1886, by Rev. W. B. Coleman, ADA McLEAN, daughter of Thomas W. Seward, of Utica, NY, to WILLIAM H. STANDISH, of Lacota, D. T.  (RCAug20/1886)

JOURDEN - BRADBURY
At the residence of Charles Bradbury, in North Bay, NY, August 11, 1886, WILL JOURDEN of Higginsville and Miss MINNIE BRADBURY of North Bay.  (RCAug20/1886)

MYERS  [divorce]
Rome, New York news item:  Justice Kennedy has granted a decree of absolute divorce to CARRIE E. MYERS of Syracuse, NY, against her husband, FRANK I. MYERS of Utica, NY.  The lady is permitted to marry again, but her divorced husband must remain single till after her death -- unless he behaves himself with propriety for five years, in which case the law permits any divorced person to remarry.  (RCAug20/1886)

DAVENPORT - BAILEY
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Rome, Ny, August 25, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Shephers, Mr. LEWIS DAVENPORT of Lyker, Montgomery County, NY, to Miss EMMA BAILEY of Lee Center, NY.  (RCAug27/1886)

THOMASSON - HEALEY
At the residence of the bride's parents at New York Mills, NY, August 20, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, PETER THOMASSON and Miss ALICE MARIA HEALEY, all of New York Mills.  (RCAug27/1886)

KNOX - BLANKSCHEN
In Rome, New York, August 19, 1886, by Rev. C. A. Weigel, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. JOHN S. KNOX to Miss RACHEL BLANKSCHEN, both of Rome.  (RCAug27/1886)

WILLIAMS - BLASIER
August 25, 1886, at the parsonage, Park avenue, Utica, New York, by Rev. William Roberts, D. D., Mr. JOHN WILLIAMS and Miss CLARA BLASIER, both of Steuben, NY.  (RCAug27/1886)

BREADS - LAHEY
At St. Peter's rectory in Rome, NY, on Monday evening, August 23, 1886, by Rev. J. Ward, WILLIAM BREADS and Miss MARY LAHEY, both of Rome.  (RCAug27/1886)

ERHARDT - STEIN
In Rome, New York, on the 25th of August 1886, at the residence of A. Stein, by Rev. Dr. P. A. Molling, GEORGE ERHARDT and Miss KATIE STEIN.  (RCAug27/1886)

TERRY - WIMMERSTEDT
In Scituate, R. I., August 17, 1886, at the residence of Mr. Warren H. Steere, by Rev. G. W. Cortiss, Mr. MARINUS W. TERRY, of Waterville, NY, and Mrs. MARION M. WIMMERSTEDT, of Providence, R.I.  (RCSep03/1886)

STARK - HORNUNG
At the parsonage, in Camden, by Rev. A. W. Allen, August 4, 1886, JAMES W. STARK and LENA HORNUNG, all of Camden, NY.  (RCSep03/1886)

GRIDLEY - SCHWAB
At the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Jacob Scheehl, 58 Mary street, Utica, NY, September 7, 1886, by Rev. Charles H. Gardner, Miss CORA E. SCHWAB, of Utica, to GEORGE W. GRIDLEY, of Duke Center, Pa.  (RCSep10/1886)

LUCAS - PORTER
At Grace Church, Utica, NY, September 8, 1886, by Rev. Charles T. Omstead, Mr. ALFRED W. LUCAS, of Hagerstown, Maryland, to Miss MARY F. PORTER, of Utica.  (RCSep10/1886)

WARD - SCHWEINSBERG
In Boonville, NY, September 15, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J. R. Lewis, Mr. G. CLINTON WARD and Miss KATIE SCHWEINSBERG, both of Boonville.  (RCSep17/1886)

COREY - TASKER
Deansville, New York news item:  On Thursday evening, September 9, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. ARVID V. COREY, formerly of this place, was married to Miss JESSIE I. TASKER of Clinton, NY.  The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. B. Hudson.  The parlors were elaborately trimmed  with flowers and evergreens, and on the arch made of evergreens and flowers under which they were married sat a white dove, bearing in its mouth the emblem of purity, a white rose.  The bride was dressed in white satin trimmed with pearls.  Her dress was cut Queen Anne style and enclosed at the throat with very fine rusching.  The wedding supper, which was sent up from Utica, was all that could be wished for, and the presents were too numerous to mention.  The newly wedded pair started for Sylvan Beach, and they intend to visit some other places of interest before they return.  (RCSep17/1886)

DAVIDSON - OAKES
At  the M. E. Church in Steuben, September 16, 1886, by Rev. W. F. Markham, Rev. W. C. DAVIDSON, of Plymouth, Ind., and Miss HELEN M. OAKES, daughter of Sandford Oakes, of Steuben, NY.  (RCSep17/1886)

PIERCE - ROY
At Sanquoit, NY, September 15, 1886, by Rev. Mr. Clemens, of Clayville, NY, Mr. CHARLES E. PIERCE and Miss MAMIE ROY.   (RCSep17/1886)

FRAZEE - GOODYEAR
At the home of the bride, Wednesday evening, September 15, 1886, by Rev. A. W. Allen, assisted by Rev. E. N. Mand__, WALTER S. FRAZEE and LENA E., adopted daughter of L. B. Goodyear, both of Camden, NY.  Mr. and Mrs. Frazee left on the evening train for Bisby Lake, at which resort they expect to remain for several weeks.   (RCSep17/1886)

JONES - FARLEY
At Prospect, NY, September 4, 1886, by Rev. E. E. Whittemore, Mr. GEORGE W. JONES and Miss JENNIE E. FARLEY, both of Prospect, NY.  (RCSep17/1886)

HODGES - HYNES
At the bride's home in Camden, NY, September 8, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Guile, pastor of the M. C. Church, WILLIAM H. HODGES and Miss NELLIE HYNES, all of Camden.  (RCSep17/1886)

HARRISON - WATERMAN
In Rome, NY, September 9, 1886, by Rev. H. H. Peabody, Mr. CHARLES W. HARRISON of Westmoreland, New York, and Miss ABBY J. WATERMAN, of this city.  (RCSep17/1886)

CHISHOLM - LEE
September 7, 1886, at New York Mills, NY, by Rev. H. P. McAdam, JAMES R. CHISHOLM and Miss RUTH C. LEE, all of New York Mills.  (RCSep17/1886)

PALMER - MYERS
At the M. E. parsonage in Clinton, NY, September 8, 1886, by Rev. R. Flint, BURDETT B. PALMER to Miss NANCY M. MYERS, both of New York Mills.  (RCSep17/1886)

HATHAWAY - MOWERS
Deansville, New York news item:  On Wednesday (September 8, 1886) afternoon, at the residence of his grandfather, Mr. CHARLES HATHAWAY was married to Miss LUCINDA MOWERS.  They took the evening train for Binghamton.  (RCSep17/1886)

SMITH - SPAVEN
At the M. E. parsonage, in Starkville, NY, September 1, 1886, by Rev. T. Weed, MATTHEW B. SMITH to Miss ELIZABETH S. SPAVEN, both of Lowell, New York.  (RCSep24/1886)

BRODOCK - BOTT
September 17, 1886, by Rev. S. Dewey, WILLIAM H. BRODOCK to MARY L. BOTT, both of Coonrod Settlement, in the town of Rome, NY.  (RCSep24/1886)

CLINGMAN - KING
September 18, 1886, by Rev. J. Minor, Mr. WILLIAM D. CLINGMAN, of Chicago, Illinois, and Miss EVELINE MINERVA KING, daughter of A. S. King, Esq., of Norwich Corners, NY.  (RCSep24/1886)

PRIDE - BAGG
September 19, 1886, by Rev. M. E. Grant, Mr. H. A. PRIDE to Miss LILLIAN BAGG, both of Holland Patent, New York.   (RCSep24/1886)

MARTIN - HANDWRIGHT
In Whitestown, New York, September 15, 1886, by Rev. Father Pendergast, Mr. CHARLES A. MARTIN, of Floyd, NY, to Miss SARAH E. HANDWRIGHT, of Marcy, NY.  (RCSep24/1886)

BUTTERFIELD - JAMES
Gen. DANIEL BUTTERFIELD, formerly of Utica but now of New York city, was married in Westminister Church, London, on Tuesday afternoon, to Mrs. JULIA LORILLARD JAMES, widow of the late Frederick P. James of New York.  The ceremony was impressively performed by the Lord Bishop of Bedford, assisted by the venerable Archdeacon Farrar, rector of the parish.  A full choral service added to the beauty of the occasion.  A large number of the elite of English society were present.

Presents, congratulations, and expressions of regret at enforced absence were received from the Comte de Paris and Duc de Chartres, Lord Abinger, Comte de Schanges, Baron Montesquien, Lord and Lady Randolph Churchill, Sir James Caird, Lieut-Gen. MacDonald, and many others.  The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a riviere of solitaires, with pendants of diamonds and pearls, and ten houses and lots in New York city.  The fees of the Bishop and Archdeacon were contained in two purses of pure gold manufatured for the occasion.  In November the happy pair will occupy the Minturu mansion, 60 Fifth avenue, New York.  The intervening time will be devoted to a tour of England and the continent.  (Sep24/1886)

REILEY - CONERY
Taberg, New York news item:  At St. Patrick's Church, on Tuesday, September 14, 1886, Rev. Father Hamsault united in marriage PETER REILEY, of Glenmore, and Miss MARY CONERY, of Erie, Pa.  (RCSep24/1886)

??  - DYER
Taberg, New York news item:  Mrs. Frank E. Gray and Miss Helen Gray, of Blossvale, NY, attended the wedding of Mrs. Gray's niece, Miss JULIA DYER, which occurred this morning at her home in Osceola, NY.  (RCSep24/1886)

DAVIDSON - OAKES
Steuben, New York news item, Sep. 17, 1886:  Our quiet town has been favored with a pleasant social event in the marriage of Miss HELEN MAR OAKES, daughter of Standford Oakes, Esq., to Rev. W. C. DAVIDSON, M. A., of Plymouth, Indiana.  The bride is an alumna of Cornell University, and for the past two years has been very successful in educational work.  The groom is an alumnus of DePauw University, was for seven years a missionary in Japan, and for three years American counsul to Hakodato, and at present is a successful pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Plymouth, Ind.

The marriage ceremony was performed in the M.E. Church in Steuben.  Rev. W. F. Markham, presiding elder of Utica district, and Rev.  H. R. Northup, pastor of Steuben, officiating.  About seventy-five invited guests witnessed the services, and many were the good wishes which were showered upon the fair bride and her groom.  Among those present we noticed Miss Emma Wells Brown, of Utica, also a classmate.  The happy couple expect to spend a fortnight in Steuben prior to their departure for their western home.  (RCSep24/1886)

FARRIER - CARNEY
In Boston, Mass., August 3, 1886, by Rev. Dr. Gordon, pastor Clarendon Street Baptist Church, EDWIN R. FARRIER of Rome, New York, and Mrs. SARAH J. CARNEY of Boston.  (RCOct01/1886)

GIFFORD - SALISBURY
At the bride's home, September 21, 1866, by Rev. J. M. Richardson, WILLIAM H. GIFFORD to MINNIE M. SALISBURY, both of Waterville, NY.  (RCOct01/1886)

COUNROD - WILLIAMS
In Utica, NY, September 29, 1886, by Rev. Albert P. Brigham, WILLARD P. COUNROD of Cooperstown, NY,  to Miss KITTIE E. WILLIAMS of South Trenton.  (RCOct01/1886)

POTTS - STUART
At the home of the bride's sister at West Winfield, on Wednesday, September 29, 1886, by Rev. Mr. Kinmouth, W. M. POTTS, of White Hall, Illinois, to Miss ROSAMOND STUART of Clinton, NY.  (RCOct01/1886)

DOUGLASS - ROLF
Taberg, New York news item:  Married at Camden, NY, on Wednesday, September 27, 1886, by Rev. Mr. Davis, Mr. FRANK DOUGLASS and Miss LOTTIE ROLF, both of Annsville, NY.  No cards.  (RCOct01/1886)

RADEL - SMITH
In Boonville, NY, September 24, 1886, by Rev. D. D. Barnes, Mr. PETER J. RADEL, of West Turin, and Miss EMMA G. SMTIH, of Boonville.  (RCOct08/1886)

LOOMIS -  QUACKENBUSH
At Prospect, NY, September 25, 1886, by Rev. E. E. Whitemore, Mr. GEORGE M. LOOMIS, of Trenton, NY, and Miss ADELIA QUACKENBUSH, of Ohio, Herkimer county, NY.  (RCOct08/1886)

BLISS - BARNES
In Floyd, NY, September 29, 1886, by Rev. J. McK. Braton, Mr. FRANK BLISS, of Floyd, and Miss MARGARET ISABEL BARNES, of Pulaski, NY.  (RCOct08/1886)

RICHARDS - THOMAS
In Marcy, NY, September 29, 1886, at the home of the bride's father, RICHARD RICHARDS, of Utica, NY,  and MARIAN D. THOMAS, of Marcy.  (RCOct08/1886)

WILSON - TERRELL
In Rome, NY, on Tuesday, October 5, 1886, at the home of the bridegroom, on East Bloomfield street, by Rev. H. H. Peabody, D. D., JOHN B. WILSON and Miss FANNIE E. TERRELL, both of this city.  (RCOct08/1886)

CONGDON - RAUSCHER
At Boonville, NY, October 2, 1886, by Rev. E. H. Waugh, Mr. EDGAR EUGENE CONGDON, of Alder Creek, and Miss LIBBIE RAUSCHER, of Ava, NY.  (RCOct08/1886)

WOOD - CAMPBELL
One of the pleasantest events that has occurred in Verona, NY for some time took place Tuesday (October 5, 1886) evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Campbell, the happy occassion being the marriage of their daughter, Miss MATIE A., one of our most esteemed young ladies, to FOSTER G. WOOD, of Lee Center.  The rooms were beautifully decorated with ferns and flowers.  The happy couple were united in the holy bond of matrimony standing under an arch of evergreens, from which was suspended a yoke of white flowers.  Rev. G. Moor, of Little Falls, officiated.  Among the guests present were Mrs. F. Buck, son and daughter, of Boonville; Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Stearns, of Herkimer; Dr. E. L. Simpson, of Rome; Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Cronk, of Canastota; Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. A. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. P. Campbell, of Whiteclaw; Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Coleman, of Lee; Mrs. Tiffany, of Ava; Miss M. Bruce, of Red Creek; Mr. and Mrs. Jardin Golly, and Rosa Fillmore, Lee Center, and many others.  The guests numbered about 75.  The presents were numerous and valuable.  (RCOct08/1886)

KNIGHT  [anniversary]
Mr. and Mrs. JOSEPH H. KNIGHT commerated their wedding by celebrating its fiftieth anniversary on Tuesday evening.  About fifty invited guests were present, and all enjoyed a pleasant social visit.  Two persons were present who attended the wedding fifty years ago -- Miss Susan Wheat and Mrs. Charles Carroll, the latter a sister of Mrs. Knight.  The children and seven grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Knight were all present.  Many handsome presents were left by the visitors, including two envelopes of gold coins, gold-headed cane, a silver tea service of four pieces, a China tea set, and a handsome painting executed by Mrs. A. S. Roberts.  (RCOct08/1886)

DENISON - BATES
In Vernon, NY, October 6, 1886, by Rev. C. E. Babcock, at the residence of James Maxwell, the bride's parent, GEORGE E. DENISON of Knoxboro, NY, and Miss MARY BATES of Vernon.  (RCOct15/1886)

WAGNER - BONFOY
September 20, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Bonfoy, by Rev. G. R. Pike, JACOB P. WAGNER and EVA A. BONFOY, all of Clayville, NY.  (RCOct15/1886)

WATERBURY - DeWITT
At the residence of Arthur Waterbury, in Whitesboro, October 6, 1886, by Rev. L. J. Sawyer, Mr. HENRY T. WATERBURY of Oriskany, and Miss HANNAH U. DeWITT of Whitesboro, NY.  (RCOct15/1886)

ALLISON - BAKER
At Oriskany, October 6, 1886, by Rev. C. N. Pattengill, WILLIAM E. ALLISON of Clarks Mills, to ADAH LAURA, only daughter of Seward W. Baker of Oriskany, NY.  (RCOct15/1886)

HALSTED - MOWER
In the Methodist Episcopal Church in Rome, NY, October 7, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, Mr. JOSEPH B. HALSTED, of this city, and Miss NANCY M. MOWER of Camden, NY.  (RCOct15/1886)
     [a Rome, NY news item lists the names slightly different: it follows --transcriber]

Joseph R. Halsted of this city and Miss Nancy M. Moyer of Camden were married at the parsonage of the First M.E. Church in this city, by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, on the evening of Oct. 7.   (RCOct15/1886)

JONES - JONES
October 6, 1886, Mr. OWEN E. JONES Camroden, Oneida county, NY, and Miss SARA J. JONES, were married by Rev. D. Davies, Oshkosh, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Jones Brynmelyn, Picket, Wisconsin.  (RCOct15/1886)

VANDEVENTER - ANDERSON
At the bride's home on College hill, Clinton, NY, October 5, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Hudson, J. B. VANDEVENTER, of Huntsville, Alabama, and Miss ELIZABETH V. ANDERSON.  (RCOct15/1886)

McPHERSON - WILKENSON
At Rome, NY, on Tuesday, October 12, 1886, by Rev. Father Murphy, Mr. HENRY J. McPHERSON and Mrs EMELIA WILKENSON, both of Utica, NY.  (RCOct15/1886)

EVANS - DEWEY
Ava, New York  Oct. 13, 1886 news item:  A pleasing event took place last Thursday (October 7, 1886) evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Dewey, of West Branch.  Their daughter CORA was married to FRANK G. EVANS of Stokes, NY, Rev. J. W. Simpson, of New York Mills, officiating.  The house was filled to overflowing with invited guests.  The presents were numerous and valuable.  They have a host of friends who wish them a long, happy and properous life.  (RCOct15/1886)

GRIFFITHS - EVANS
Rome, New York news item:  Rev. GRIFFITH GRIFFITHS and Miss ROSA EVANS, daughter of Hugh T. Evans of Rome, were married in the Welsh Calvinistic Church in this city on Tuesday (October 12, 1886) evening.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Evan G. Williams, of Remsen, in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives of the  parties.  The groom is one of the regular circuit preachers of the Welsh Calvinistic Church of this district, and will make this city his home.  (RCOct15/1886)

VANDERHER - BOERSMA
At Whitesboro, NY, October 14, 1886, by Rev. L. J. Sawyer, Mr. GERRIT VANDERHER of Marcy, NY, and Miss ANTSE BOERSMA of Whitesboro.  (RCOct22/1886)

GRIFFITH - RICHARDS
In Utica, NY, October 19, 1886, by Rev. W. R. Griffith, THOMAS R. GRIFFITH and Miss ELLA RICHARDS, both of Washington Mills, NY.  (RCOct22/1886)

STEBBINS - BRIGHAM
October 13, 1886, at Westmoreland, NY, by Rev. S. Manning, HENRY D. STEBBINS, of Deansville, NY, to CARRIE H. BRINGHAM, of Westmoreland.  (RCOct22/1886)

JOY - FREIBERGER
In Lairdsville, NY, October 20, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. C. E. Babcock, Mr. WILLIAM H. JOY, of Montague, Lewis county, NY, and Miss IDA MAY FREIBERGER, of Lairdsville.  (RCOct22/1886)

WINGATE - TUCKER
Rome, New York news item:  FRANK WINGATE, of Silverton, Colorado, a son of Moses Wingate of this city, was married on the 13th instant to  Miss CARRIE P. TUCKER of Silverton.  (RCOct22/1886)

BATCHELOR  [anniversary]
Rome, New York news item:  Mr. and Mrs. GEORGE BATCHELOR celebrated the 27th anniversary of their marriage Tuesday evening.  A pleasant party of friends made them a surprise visit on the occasion.  (RCOct22/1886)

AMMON - BRIGGS
Ava, New York news item:  A young gentleman from West Leyden, NY, by the name of GEORGE AMMON, has for quite a length of time been a frequent visitor at Briggs' hotel.  It was not supposed by those that were acquainted with him that he came there for the purpose of obtaining drink, as he was not known to be a drinking person.  After a while the fact became known that he was one of those who believed the truth of the Bible saying "that it is not good for man to be alone."

Consequently his acquaintance with Miss EVA BRIGGS ripened into courtship, and their courtship finally culminated in marriage.  Last Wednesday (October 13, 1886) evening was the eventful time anxiously looked forward to, when the twain were to be made one.  After the sun had decended below the western horizon, and the shades of twilight were fast passing away, the invited guests began to put in an appearance.  Mr. and Mrs. Briggs welcomed them heartily, and at an early hour the house was well filled.  Rev. J. R. Decker, pastor of the Ava M.E. Church, tied the nuptial knot.  The West Leyden Cornet Band was present and furnished its share of music for the occassion, and "all went merry as a marriage bell."  The presents were both numerous and valuable.  A bountiful repast was served, to which all present did ample justice.  Mr. and Mrs. Ammon have the best wishes of the entire community.  (RCOct22/1886)

CORNISH - WEISMULLER
At the M. E. parsonage, Lee Center, NY, October 26, 1886, at 7 pm, by Rev. H. A. Harris, WILBER G. CORNISH of Lee Center, and BERTHA WEISMULLER of Rome, NY.  (RCOct29/1886)

KASLER - FLETCHER
In Rome, New York, October 22, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, WILLIAM C. KASLER, of Rome, and Miss MAUD E. FLETCHER of Clinton, NY.  (RCOct29/1886)  [see also death notice under (RCDec03/1886)-KESSLER]

KASSING - WARREN
In Rome, NY, October 24, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Shepherd, ANDREW H. KASSING of Utica and Miss MATTIE WARREN of Rome.  (RCOct29/1886)

THOMAS - TAYLOR
In Rome, NY, October 26, 1886, by Rev. H. H. Peabody, Mr. DAVID R. THOMAS and Miss JOSIE TAYLOR, both of Rome.  (RCOct29/1886)

PIERCE - MILLER
In Rome, NY, October 27, 1886, at the Presbyterian parsonage, by Rev. James H. Taylor, CHARLES R. PIERCE and MARY MILLER, both of Rome.  (RCOct29/1886)

TUTTLE - CORNISH
At the residence of the bride's parents in Delta, NY, October 23, 1886, by Rev. W. B. Parmelee, CHARLES TUTTLE of Rome and Miss MARIA L. CORNISH, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hosea Cornish.  (RCOct29/1886)
     [a Rome, NY news item follows:]

Prof. Charles Tuttle, of this city, was married last Saturday to Miss Maria L. Cornish, daughter of Hosea Cornish, Esq., of Delta.  The marriage ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's parents, Rev. W. B. Parmelee, of Westernville, officiating.  A host of friends congratulate them.  (RCOct29/1886)
 

HATHAWAY - SHELLEY
Rome, New York news item:  Miss ALICE R. SHELLEY, daughter of the late A. J. Shelley, of Oswego, NY, formerly of this city, was married yesterday to W. W. HATHAWAY, a young business man of Oswego.  Several young ladies from Rome were present at the wedding.  (RCOct29/1886)

JONES - BROOKS
In Rome, NY, October 28, 1886, at the Presbyterian parsonage, by Rev. James H. Taylor, JOHN R. JONES and FANNIE E. BROOKS, both of Rome.  (RCNov05/1886)

METZ - HUMPHREY
At the residence of the bride's uncle, at Floyd, NY, October 27, 1886, by Rev. Mr. Parmelee, of Westernville, CHARLES H. METZ and Miss ELIZABETH HUMPHREY, both of Utica, NY.  (RCNov05/1886)

FULMER - SPOHN
At the M. E. parsonage in North Western, NY, November 1, 1886, by Rev. S. M. Crofoot, Mr. WILLIAM D. FULMER, of Steuben, NY, and Miss CORA L. SPOHN, of Columbia, NY.  (RCNov05/1886)

STONE - GRAVES
At the home of the bride, October 27, 1886, by Rev. J. H. Buck, CARLTON STONE and Miss ADDIE GRAVES, both of Vienna, NY.  (RCNov05/1886)

CAREY - HOWARD
In Milton, Va., October 12, 1886, by Rev. J. G. Lorimer, FRANK J. CAREY, of Camden, NY, and Mrs. CARRIE HOWARD, of Milton.  (RCNov05/1886)

PUGH - WARNER
In Deerfield, NY, November 3, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Gardner, JOHN M. PUGH, of Marcy, New York,  and Miss ORLENA ANNA WARNER, of Deerfield.  (RCNov05/1886)

GIBBINS
Rome, New York news item:  WILLIAM M. GIBBINS, a former resident of this city, but now of Syracuse, NY was recently married to a worthy young lady of that city.  (RCNov05/1886)

BENNETT - FORD
Rome, New York news item:  R. A. BENNETT and Miss RENA FORD, of Bordertown, New Jersey, were married in this city Monday (November 1, 1886) evening at the residence of Hudson S. Graves, brother-in-law of the groom.  The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Peabody, of the Baptist Church.  The wedding was a quiet one, only the family of Mr. Graves being present.  The young couple are spending their honeymoon in this city.  (RCNov05/1886)

LLOYD - WELLS
At the home of the bride, November 10, 1886, by Rev. T. H. McClenthen, Mr. EMERSON LLOYD and Miss ROSALTHA MAY  WELLS, all of Augusta, NY.  (RCNov12/1886)

SCHILLING - FISHER
In Utica, New York, November 10, 1886, by Rev. J. P. Lichtenberg, Mr. HENRY SCHILLING and Miss LIBBIE FISHER, both of Rome, NY.  (RCNov12/1886)

ROBERTS - EVANS
November 10, 1886, by Rev. R. G. Jones, D.D., at his own residence, 24 Lansing street, Utica, NY, Mr. OWEN ROBERTS, of Clinton, New York, and Miss JENNIE EVANS, of Waterville, NY.  (RCNov12/1886)

FUESS - JENKINS
At the home of the bride in Waterville, NY, November 10, 1886, by Rev. Thomas Jenkins, LOUIS FUESS, of Madison, NY, and Miss LIZZIE JENKINS, daughter of the officiating clergyman.  (RCNov12/1886)

FRENCH - OWENS
On Wednesday, evening, October 27, 1886, by Rev. H. R. Northrop, Mr. C. A. FRENCH, of Trenton, NY, to Miss IDA J. OWENS, of Steuben, NY.  (RCNov12/1886)

BENTLEY - GREENE
At the Farquharson House, in Rome, New York, November 7, 1886, by Thomas B. Shepherd, Mr. DANIEL K. BENTLEY, of Litchfield, Conn., and Miss FLORENCE V. GREENE, of Goshen, Conn.  (RCNov12/1886)

LAFERRIERE
Ottawa, Ont., Nov. 8 news item:  In a Catholic institution in the quiet village of Temiscamingue reside four nuns.  The personal charms of one of them, Sister Colombe, attracted the admiration of a young man named LAFERRIERE.  This was only known to themselves.  Until recently his visits to the institution were supposed to be for the purpose of seeing a young girl who also resided there, to whom he was believed  to be engaged.  It was through the help of this young girl that the courtship was carried on, but no one suspected it.  Matters were finally arranged for SISTER COLOMBE's flight.  One night recently she arrived at Ottawa, and at once went to the house of friends residing here, where she was shortly joined by Laferriere, and the two were made one.  Sister Colombe had also two sisters who had taken the veil, but, influenced by the example set them, they have both renounced their veil, and are now living with their parents.  (RCNov12/1886)

FENTON - BERGADOFF
Taberg, New York news item:  On November 4, 1886, EDSON FENTON, of Taberg, was married to Miss IDA BERGADOFF at her house in West Amboy, NY.  Many friends join in wishing them a long and happy life.  (RCNov12/1886)

TUCKER - MONTAGUE
In Sauquoit, New York, November 11, 1886, by Rev. George Hardy, FRANCIS P. TUCKER and AMELIA E. MONTAGUE, both of Sauquoit.  (RCNov19/1886)

PHELPS - OWENS
At Prospect, NY, November 9, 1886, by Rev. E. E. Whittemore, Mr. CHARLES N. PHELPS and Miss IDA OWENS, both of Remsen, NY.  (RCNov19/1886)

BESICK - HUTCHINSON
At St. Joseph's Church, Utica, NY, November 17, 1886, by Rev. Father Clements, LUITZ ANTONIE BESICK, of Lairdsville, NY, and SARAH HUTCHINSON, of Utica.  (RCNov19/1886)

FROST - SPICER
At Prospect, NY, November 17, 1886, by Rev. E. E. Whittemore, at his residence, Mr. WILL D. FROST, of Plainfield Center, NY, and Miss MARY E. SPICER, of Unadilla Forks, NY.  (RCNov19/1886)

McPHERSON - McKIE
At New York Mills, NY, November 11, 1886, by Rev. H. P. McAdam, WILLIAM McPHERSON and MARY CRAWFORD McKIE, both of New York Mills.  (RCNov19/1886)

?? - HANOVER
Rome, New York news item:  Miss Mary Crinse, of this city, went to Buffalo, NY, a few days ago to act as bridesmaid at the wedding of her friend, Miss FRANCES HANOVER, daughter of John Hanover of that city, formerly of Rome.  (RCNov19/1886)

FOLEY - BELL
Rome, New York news item:  THOMAS FOLEY of Rome, NY, and Miss ELIZABETH BELL, of Utica, NY, were married at St. Peter's Church in this city Wednesday (November 17, 1886) afternoon, by Rev. Father Ward, in the presence of a large company of friends.  The newly married couple took the 6:34 train to Utica, where a pleasant reception was given that evening at the residence of the bride's parents.  (RCNov19/1886)

WHALEY - GIBSON
At the Methodist Episcopal Church, Vernon Center, NY, November 21, 1886, by Rev. T. H. McClenthen, Mr. WHITLOCK WHALEY and Miss EMMA J. GIBSON, all of Vernon Center.  (RCNov26/1886)

DOW - HUYCK
At the M. E. parsonage, November 17, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Guile, FRANK L. DOW and Miss ALICE HUYCE, all of Camden, New York.  (RCNov26/1886)

OSBORNE - STORMS
At the residence of the bride, November 7, 1886, by Rev. C. H. Harris, FRED OSBORNE and Miss LINA STORMS, all of Florence, NY.  (RCNov26/1886)

POND - KEATING
At the home of the groom, November 17, 1886, by Rev. E. Curtis, CHARLES P. POND and Miss LIZZIE KEATING, all of Camden, NY.   (RCNov26/1886)

LUDLOW - WEST
At the home of the bride, in West Vienna, NY, November 19, 1886, CHARLES H. LUDLOW, of Bergen, Genesee county, NY, and Miss ANNIE WEST.  (RCNov26/1886)

DANA - BROCKWAY
At the residence of the bride's parents, in Clinton, NY, November 18, 1886, by Rev. T. B. Hudson, Miss EMILY C. BROCKWAY and EDWARD B. DANA, of Muskegon, Michigan.  (RCNov26/1886)

GRAY - ROOT
At the residence of the bride's parents, November 17, 1886, by Rev. Isaac S. Hartley, Mr. GEORGE W. GRAY, of Rome, NY, son of Alexander Gray of Greenway, and Miss JOSEPHINE ROOT, of Utica, NY.  (RCNov26/1886)

SEATON - JONES
In Liverpool, NY, October 23, 1886, by Rev. L. Richmond James, ALBERT J. SEATON, of New Hartford, NY, and KITTIE E. JONES of Utica, NY.  (RCNov26/1886)

SHERMAN - JONES
In Utica, November 23, 1886, by Rev. Thomas J. Brown, at the residence of the bride's parents, 149 Park avenue MERRITT MASTERS SHERMAN, of Tombstone, Arizona, and LISETTE FRANCES JONES, of Utica, New York.  (RCNov26/1886)

SHOLES - COOK
At the home of the bride's parents, Evans Mills, NY, November 23, 1886, by Rev. J. Winslow, of Watertown, H. C. SHOLES, of Utica, NY, and Miss ELIZA A. COOK.  No cards.  (RCNov26/1886)

LAMPMAN - WILCOX
At the home of the bride's parents, November 24, 1886, by Rev. J. K. Parker, of Whitestown, C. PARKS LAMPMAN, of Cleveland, Minn., and MINNIE F. WILCOX, of Oriskany, NY.   (RCNov26/1886)

WAGNER - CLEVELAND
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage, Vernon Center, NY, November 24, 1886, by Rev. T. H. McClenthen, Mr. WILLIAM WAGNER and Miss CORA L. CLEVELAND, all of Vernon, NY.  (RCNov26/1886)

BARDEN - STEDMAN
Blossvale, New York news item:  Mr. BENJAMIN BARDEN, of Taberg, NY, is to be married to Miss CARRIE STEDMAN of Blossvale, to-night (November 24, 1886), so says the report.  It is not yet learned where they will go on their wedding tour.  (RCNov26/1886)

GIFFORD  [anniversary]
A large number of guests assembled at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. A. Gifford, on Washington street, last Monday (November 22, 1886) evening, to help them celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversay of their marriage.  Among the visitors were friends and relatives from Utica, Port Leyden, Lowell, Hatch's Corners and Knoxboro besides a large number of their friends residing in this city (Rome, NY).  A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all, and many handsome presents attended the kindly feeling of the visitors.

The estimable couple whose silver anniversary was thus commemorated were married in Gouverneur, St. Lawrence County, New York, where they continued to reside till about eight years ago, when they removed to this city (Rome, NY).  Here the doctor has built up a good practice and made many warm friends.  They have two daughters -- the eldest, Ida, married to Emory I. Stone of Knoxboro, and the other Minnie, to Francis R. Jones, who with his wife boards with her parents.  (RCNov26/1886)

PAXTON - BRIDGES
Justice EDWARD M. PAXTON, of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, and Mrs. MARY MARTHA STOPP BRIDGES, widow of the late Congressman Samuel A. Bridges, were married Wednesday (December 1, 1886) evening at the residence of the bride in Allentown.  (RCDec03/1886)

FLANAGAN  [divorce]
VIDVARD    [divorce]
Rome, New York news item:  Judge Vann has granted divorces in the cases of SADIE L. VIDVARD vs. JULES J. VIDVARD and ELIZABETH A. FLANAGAN vs. THOMAS H. FLANAGAN -- all the parties known to many people in Rome.  (RCDec03/1886)

THOMAS - WILLIAMS
At the home of the bride in Westernville, NY, November 25, 1886, by Rev. S. Dewey, JOHN T. THOMAS of Floyd, NY, and Miss CELESTIA C. WILLIAMS.  (RCDec03/1886)

DRUMMOND - BATES
In Rome, NY, November 26, 1886, by Rev. H. H. Peabody, Mr. JOHN DRUMMOND, Jr., and Miss MINNIE BATES, both of New London, NY.  (RCDec03/1886)

COMSTOCK - COMSTOCK
November 29, 1886, at the residence of Hon. William H. Comstock, Trenton, NY, by Rev. P. Wright, Mr. WILLIAM G. COMSTOCK of Montana territory, and Miss MARY JEANETTE COMSTOCK of Trenton, New York.  (RCDec03/1886)

HOPSEEKER - WHITING
At Kirkland, NY, November 27, 1886, by Rev. I. Golden of Clinton, Mr. CARL HOPSEEKER, of Oneida, NY,  to Miss ANNA WHITING of Kirkland.  (RCDec03/1886)

SWANSON -BJURMARK
In Westmoreland, NY, November 28, 1886, by Ralph C. Churton, Justice of the Peace, Mr. NIELS SWANSON, of Kirkland, NY, to Miss AUGUSTA SOFIE BJURMARK, of Sweden.  (RCDec03/1886)

PHINNEY - DAHN
In Madison, at the residence of the bride's sister, December 1, 1886, by Rev. W. L. Tisdale, LEWIS M. PHINNEY to Miss ANNA E. DAHN of West Branch, NY.  (RCDec03/1886)

WALTER - CHESEBRO
At the bride's home, November 25, 1886, by Rev. J. M. Hutchinson, WILLIAM H. WALTER, of Oriskany Falls, NY to Miss ALLIE CHESEBRO of Waterville, NY.  (RCDec03/1886)

SHULENBURG - SMITH
At the house of Horace French, Floyd, NY, November 24, 1886, by the Rev. A. C. Eddy, Mr. MOSES SHULENBURG, of Oppenheim, NY, to Miss HANNAH F. SMITH, of Floyd.  (RCDec03/1886)

BROWNING - FLUKE
At the residence of the bride's parents, November 25, 1886, by Rev. A. A. Holeworth, CHARLES BROWNING of Clinton, NY, and Miss MARY FLUKE of Coonrad, NY.  (RCDec03/1886)

MOORE - BLANKSCHEN
November 24, 1886, by Rev. C. A. Wiegel, at his residence, Mr. FRED A. MOORE of Utica, New York, to Miss SOPHIA H. BLANKSCHEN of Rome, New York.  (RCDec03/1886)

LOBDELL   [divorce]
Rome, New York news item:  Judge Vann has granted a decree of absolute divorce in the case of ABEL LOBDELL vs. ETTIE LOBDELL, both of this city.  (RCDec03/1886)
      [related notice in paper a couple of week's later]

Rome, NY news item:   Mrs. Etta Hall, whose husband, Abel Lobdell, has recently obtained a divorce from her, was sent by the recorder on Monday for a 90 days' term in the Albany penitentiary, for drunkeness and disorderly conduct.  (RCDec17/1886)

From ROMAN CITIZEN newspaper, Rome, Oneida County, New York, Friday, December 10, 1886

ADAMS - WOOD
At the home of the bride in West Camden, NY, by Rev. W. H. Bury, November 25, 1886, J. H. ADAMS of Albion, Oswego county, and Miss ELVIE M. WOOD.  (RCDec10/1886)

BEEBEE - THAYER
December 2, 1886, at the home of the bride, by Rev. E. E. Whittemore, TRUMAN S. BEEBEE of Holand Patent, New York, and Miss SARAH S. THAYER of Prospect. NY.  (RCDec10/1886)

CORBITT - BUTCHER
In Oriskany, NY, December 1, 1886, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. J. McK. Brayton, Mr. SAMUEL CORBITT of Oriskany, and Miss MARTHA E. BUTCHER.  (RCDec10/1886)

TROMER - REAMS
In Rome, New York, December 2, 1886, by Rev. James H. Taylor, FREDERICK J. TROMER and LYDIA A. REAMS of Rome, NY.  (RCDec10/1886)

TASKEY - EASTON
In Oriskany, NY, December 4, 1886, at the paternal residence, by Rev. J. McK. Brayton, Miss FANNIE F. EASTON and WILLIAM A. TASKEY of Fayetteville, NY.  (RCDec10/1886)

SEAVY - VAN HATTEN
In Marcy, NY, December 1, 1886, by Rev. M. E. Grant, Mr. FRED M. SEAVY and Miss JENNIE M. VAN HATTEN, both of Marcy, Oneida County, NY.  (RCDec10/1886)

McAVOY - SLITER
In Antioch, California, Mr. WILLIAM F. McAVOY of Cornwall, Cal., to Miss S. LOUISE SLITER of Rome, New York.  (RCDec10/1886)

MOYER - HOWLAND
In Rome, NY, December 8, 1886, by Rev. F. J. Dunham, FRANK P. MOYER and Miss AMANDA HOWLAND, both of Camden, NY.  (RCDec17/1886)

DeFREES - BUGBEE
In the town of Hamilton, December 8, 1886, by Rev. A. H. Marshall, JOHN H. DeFREES of Verona, NY, and EMAGENE BUGBEE of Brookfield, NY.  (RCDec17/1886)

JUDD - DAY
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in Vernon Center, NY, December 9, 1886, by Rev. T. H. McClenthen, Mr. THOMAS E. JUDD and Miss LIZZIE M. DAY, all of Vernon.  (RCDec17/1886)

CHADWICK - NORTON
At the residence of the bride's parents, Dec. 13, 1886, by Rev. Dwight E. Marvin, GEORGE W. CHADWICK of Chadwicks Mills, New York, and M. LOUISE NORTON of Utica, NY.  (RCDec17/1886)

BINGHAM - WINCHELL
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage,  New Hartford, NY, December 14, 1886, by Rev. C. E. Dorr, Mr. FRANK L. BINGHAM of Delta, NY, and Miss LIBBIE E. WINCHELL of Rome, NY.  (RCDec17/1886)

COLWELL - HANUSCH
In Utica, NY December 9, 1886, Mr. WILLIAM COLWELL, Jr., of New Hartford, NY, and Miss LOUISA HANUSCH of Utica.  (RCDec17/1886)

JONES - OWEN
December 13, 1886, at Moriah church parsonage, Park avenue, Utica, by Rev. William Roberts, D.D., Mr. ROBERT JONES of Whitestown, NY, and Miss ANNIE OWEN of Utica, NY.  (RCDec17/1886)

REED - McFARLAND
In St. Stephen's church, New Hartford, NY, Wednesday, December 15, 1886, by Rt. Rev. F. D. Huntington, assisted by Rev. B. F. Sanderson, WILLIAM M. REED of Massaillon, Ohio, and ELIZABETH SANGER, daughter of L. W. McFarland of New Hartford, NY.  (RCDec17/1886)

JOHNSON - WINSTON
In Deerfield, NY, December 15, 1886, by the Rev. W. D. Williams, grandfather of the bride, ELLIOTT D. JOHNSON and FLORENCE A. WINSTON.  (RCDec17/1886)

AGNE - KLINE
December 15, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents by Rev. W. George Dressler, Mr. GEORGE AGNE of Higginsville, NY, and Miss ALICE J. KLINE of Verona Mills. NY.  (RCDec24/1886)

GRUPP - OWENS
In New Hartford, NY, December 15, 1886, by Rev. I. N. Terry, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. GEORGE B. GRUPP of Utica, NY, and Miss KITTIE OWENS of New Hartford.  (RCDec24/1886)

SAMPSON - GOODMAN
At the residence of the bride's mother, in Floyd, NY, December 21, 1886, by Rev. H. R. Northrup, Mr. JOHN E. SAMPSON, of Parish, Oswego county, and Miss ELLA GOODMAN of Floyd.  (RCDec24/1886)

HILLS - HELDER
Ava, New York news item:  Last Wednesday evening, December 15, 1886, was an eventful fime at Mr. and Mrs. Asa Helder's.  The occasion was the marriage of their daugher, ALMA to Mr. WILLIAM HILLS.  Rev. J. R. Decker tied the nuptial knot.  A large number of invited guests were present.  The bride and groom have the best wishes of the entire community.  (RCDec24/1886)

BURR - REESE
At her home in Whitestown, NY, December 22, 1886, by Rev. C. N. Pattengill, RACHEL C. REESE, oldest daughter of Richard W. Reese, Esq., and HENRY A BURR of New York Mills, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

HANES - HUGHES
In Rome, NY, December 23, 1886, Mr. GEORGE W. HANES of Deansville, NY, and Miss DOLLIE C. HUGHES of Rome, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

PRITCHARD - WILLIAMS
At Remsen, NY, December 22, 1886, by Rev. O. F. Perry, Mr. JOHN O. PRITCHARD and Miss LIZZIE WILLIAMS, all of Remsen, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

GOUGER - SYKES
At the home of the bride's parents, December 15, 1886, by Rev. J. L. Short, Mr. CHARLES GOUGER and Miss ANNA B. SYKES, all of Forestport, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

RIPLEY - REINER
On December 22, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. W. George Dressler, Mr. A. F. RIPLEY of New Haven, NY, to Miss KATIE H. REINER of Verona, NY.  (RCDec31//1886)

HUBBELL - HART
At Boonville, NY, December 23, 1886, by Rev. E. H. Waugh, Mr. HENRY HUBBELL of Unadilla, NY, and Miss AUGUSTA HART of Boonville.  (RCDec31/1886)

SMITH - WINTER
On December 24, 1886, at the home of the bride, by Elder Balis Bundy of Otsego, NY, Mr. EUGENE SMITH of Boonville, NY, and Miss EMILY WINTER of Utica, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

JONES - PRITCHARD
On December 28, 1886, at the residence of the bride's parents, in Remsen, NY, by Rev. E. C. Evans, M. A., ROBERT H. JONES and Miss SARA M. PRITCHARD, both of Remsen.  (RCDec31/1886)

GRIFFITH - GRIFFITH
At the residence of R. G. Griffith, in Remsen, December 27, 1886, by Rev. I. B. Van Valkenburg, OWEN R. GRIFFITH of Utica, NY and JENNIE M. GRIFFITH of Remsen, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

THOMAS - WILLIAMS
In Utica, NY, December 29, 1886, by Rev. R. G. Jones, D.D., Mr. JAMES B. THOMAS of Randolph, Wis. and Miss JENNIE E. WILLIAMS of Holland Patent, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

PETRIE - FRENCH
At the residence of Mr. Horace Welch of New York Mills, NY, December 28, 1886, by Rev. J. W. Simpson, ARTHUR F. PETRIE of Lyons, NY, and Miss MARCHEE L. FRENCH of New York Mills.  (RCDec31/1886)

BROWN - WARNER
On December 29 1886, by Rev. C. A. Wiegel, at his residence, CONRAD E. G. BROWN to Miss ELIZABETH WARNER, both of Rome, NY.  (RCDec31/1886)

BACKER - LEHR
Ava, New York news item:  WILLARD BACKER and VIOLA LEHR were married last Wednesday (December 22, 1886) evening at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr. William Lehr.  Rev. J. R. Decker was the officiating clergyman.  A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the marriage ceremony.  The presents were both numerous and valuable.  (RCDec31/1886)