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McKean Democrat 1923
MARRIAGES IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1923
THE MCKEAN DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
The following marriage notices appeared in the McKean County Democrat during
the year of 1923. The date of publication is shown prior to the item(s).
There is no implication that this is all that may have been published in these
editions since some editions may be missing and many of the pages or portions
thereof are unreadable.
Transcribed by Ronald J. Reid, 2010
January 4, 1923.
Page 1.
Geary – Dardenne.
The wedding of Mary Stephen Geary eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Geary
of Smethport and Arthur Teil Dardenne of Port Allegany was solemnized at St.
Elizabeth’s parochial residence Saturday morning at eight o’clock by the Rev.
Fr. P.J. Donohue.
The bride is a charming, accomplished lady who is deservedly popular in
local social circles. She is a graduate of the Smethport High School and of
Westbrook’s business college and is a gifted musician. For some time past she
has held a responsible clerical position with Holmes & Gilfillan.
Mr. Dardenne is a well known glassworker who has been employed during the
past season at the local plant of the Interstate Window Glass company. He is
a young man of splendid qualities who has many friends in this place.
Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Dardenne left on a trip to Buffalo and
are now at home to their friends in this borough.
Page 8.
Eben H. Curtis of Knox, Pa., and Mae E. Burgess of Exeter, N.Y., were united
in marriage by the Rev. Arthur Gregson of the Methodist church on Friday, Dec.
23. On Saturday Dec. 30, Elbert L. Schenck of Nunda, N.Y., and Violet G.
Foster of Nunda, N.Y. were married by Rev. Gregson.
Page 8.
Kelly – Kane
The marriage of Miss Katherine Marie Kane, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John J. Kane of Ormsby and Mr. Charles Leo Kelley of Philadelphia, was
solemnized in St. Elizabeth’s church, Smethport Wednesday morning, Dec. 27th
at 7 o’clock, Rev. Father Donahue officiating in the presence of the immediate
family and a few friends.
The bride was beautifully attired in a suit of blue duvetyn trimmed with
gray squirrel. Her hat was of gray satin with ostrich tips. She carried a
shower bouquet of pink Kilarney roses and lilies of the valley. She was
attended by her sister, Miss Helen Kane who wore a suit of brown trimmed with
beaver and a brown hat. Her corsage was of yellow roses.
John J. Kane, Jr. brother of the bride, acted as best man. Following the
ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents.
The bride’s table at which covers were laid for eight, was decorated with
white roses and spedia and centered with the wedding cake.
Mrs. Kelley is a graduate of Mt. Jewett High School and Clarion State Normal
school and for the past several years has been the efficient 8th grade teacher
in the Smethport public schools.
Mr. Kelley is a graduate of St. Mary’s College of Philadelphia and for the
past three years has been identified with the State Highway department with
headquarters at Smethport. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley left on the 11:20 o’clock
Pennsylvania train for New York, where their honeymoon will be spent. They
will alter proceed to Philadelphia, where they will reside, Mr. Kelley having
embarked in business in Philadelphia with his brother.
Mr. and Mrs. Kelley have a wide circle of friends, who will greatly regret
their departure from this section. They have the best wishes of all for much
happiness in their new life.
Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Kane, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Kane of
Mt. Jewett, Mr. James C. Cummiskey and Miss Mildred Hulse of Bradford.
Page 8.
Rogers - Stevens
The first day of the New Year witnessed the marriage of Harriet Choate
Rogers, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. H. Smull Rogers of Mt. Jewett and Walter
Armstrong Stevens of Coudersport, at St. Luke’s church, Smethport, the Rev.
W.E. Van Dyke officiating.
The ceremony, which took place at noon Monday, was witnessed by relatives of
the high contracting parties. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs.
Robert Knox of Brooklyn, while Mr. Knox acted as best man. Other attendants
were Miss Margaret Mitchell of Kane and Mr. C.C. Choate of Smethport.
The bride was handsomely attired and carried a bouquet of smilax and pink
bride’s roses.
Out of town guests at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Rogers, Mt. Jewett;
Mrs. E.C. Stevens, Miss Stevens and Mrs. Hendryx of Coudersport; Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Knox of Brooklyn; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brownell of New Brunswick, N.J.;
Miss Margaret Mitchell and Mrs. Fantine Burdick of Kane; and Mrs. Alberta
Choate of New York City.
The bride who is one of Mt. Jewett’s most popular young ladies, is well
known in Smethport where she resided for some time and made many friends by
her personal charm and accomplishments. She is a granddaughter of H.M. Choate
of King street and of the late Lucius Rogers, prominent McKean county citizen.
Mr. Stevens for some time past has held a responsible position with the
State Highway department and for a time was located in Smethport, where he
made many friends.
Following the marriage ceremony a reception and luncheon was held at the
Choate home on King street.
January 18, 1923.
Page 3.
On Tuesday last Miss Mary O’Connor of Smethport, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
J.P. O’Connor, was joined in marriage at St. Bernard’s church by Rev. David F.
Hickey with Libby Constanza of Lewis Run. Attendants were Crescenzo Constanza
and Mrs. Renar Constanza. Wedding breakfast at the Option House followed the
ceremony and the newly married couple left for Buffalo and Erie on a wedding
trip. They will live at Lewis Run. – Bradford Sunday Herald.
Page 8.
Powers – Fowler
Gilbert A. Powers and Margaret L. Fowler, both of Norwich, Pa., were united
in marriage at the M.E. Parsonage, Thursday, January 11. The Rev. Arthur
Gregson officiated.
January 25. 1923.
Page 1.
Hamlin – Digel Wedding Next Month
Invitations to the wedding and reception of Mirabel McCoy Hamlin of
Smethport and Robert Adam Digel of Coleville, have been issued.
The wedding is to be at St. Lukes Church on Tuesday, the sixth of February
at twelve o’clock, with a reception immediately after at the residence of the
bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Jay Hamlin of West Main street.
Page 1.
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at noon last Thursday when Edith Marie
Miller of Smethport and Harold Alexis of Mt. Jewett were united in bonds of
matrimony at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Eva Miller of Forest Ave.
The bride wore a traveling suit of brown dovetine, a black satin hast and
carried a bouquet of yellow tea roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss
Dorothy Miller and the best man was Carl Miller, a cousin of the bride. Rev.
Larson of Port Allegany officiated.
The wedding was a pretty one witnessed by a number of guests. A wedding
luncheon was served following the ceremony. The happy couple will reside in
Mt. Jewett where the groom holds a responsible position with the South Penn
Oil company.
Page 8.
McGavisk – Craft
Francis McGavisk and Harry Craft of East Smethport were married in Olean
Tuesday afternoon, January 16. Mr. Craft is an estimable young man employed
at the Acetone plat and Mrs. Craft is a well known East Smethport young lady.
The happy couple have taken up their residence in Smethport.
February 1, 1923.
Page 5.
Fifty years ago today, Feb. 1st 1873, in Ceres, N.Y., occurred the marriage
of Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Tull of Bank street, highly esteemed Smethport
residents. During most of the years of their happy married life Mr. and Mrs.
Tull have resided in Smethport. Mrs. J.W. Bouton and Mrs. J.B. Eastman,
sisters of Mrs. Tull, and families, and a few old time friends will assemble
tonight at the Tull home to help Mr. and Mrs. Tull celebrate their golden
wedding anniversary. Miss Ethel Tull of Buffalo, a daughter, is in Smethport
to be present on this auspicious occasion. The Democrat unites with the wide
circle of friends of this well known couple in extending felicitations on this
happy day.
February 8, 1923
Page 1.
Hamlin – Digel
St. Lukes Episcopal church was the scene of a beautiful ceremony last
Tuesday noon when Mirabel McCoy Hamlin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orlo
Jay Hamlin of West Main street, Smethport, and Robert A. Digel of Coleville
were united in marriage, the Rev. W.A. Van Dyke, rector of St. Luke’s
officiating.
The interior of the beautiful church edifice was tastefully decorated with
palms, ferns and cut flowers. The ceremony was witnessed by about 300
relatives and friends of the contracting parties.
Miss Hamlin, attired in white satin and wearing a bridal veil of tulie
ornamented with orange blossoms was a charming bride. Her bridal bouquet was
white rose and lilies of the valley. She was given in marriage by her father.
The maid of honor, Miss Hannah Hamlin wore orchid chiffon and an attractive
black hat trimmed with silver. She carried pink roses and orchid sweet peas.
Miss Grace Olmstead and Miss Helen Bouton were the bridesmaids and the best
man was Howard Digel, brother of the groom. Donald Bovaird of Bradford, Pam
Hussey, Lester Taylor and John Malcolm were ushers.
A reception at the house of the bride’s parents followed the ceremony.
Covers were laid for 100, the color scheme of the dining room being pink and
white.
The bride of this alliance is one of Smethport’s best known young ladies who
was born and grew to beautiful young womanhood in this place, where she is
beloved by a wide circle of acquaintances. She was educated in the Smethport
schools, graduated from St. Marys Hall, Burlington, N.J., and later studied in
New York. Her many accomplishments include a keen appreciation of music and
real talent as a vocalist and pianist. After completing her education she
entered the Hamlin Bank & Trust Co., of which her father, O.J. Hamlin is
president and which was established by her grandfather as the Banking House of
Henry Hamlin in 1863, being McKean county’s oldest banking institution. She
has taken an active interest in her duties at that institution.
Mr. Digel who is associated with his grandfather in the firm of S.H. Elder &
Co. possessing large oil and gas interests in this section is a splendid young
man who is well known and has many friends in the oil country.
(A list of out of town guests follows.)
Immediately after the reception Mr. and Mrs. Digel left by automobile for
Bradford where they took the afternoon flyer for a honeymoon trip to New York
City at the conclusion of which they will take up their residence on West Main
street.
Page 1.
Raymond C. Auble, of Rochester, N.Y., and Christine Strachan, of Rochester,
N.Y., were united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage, February 5. The Rev.
Arthur Gregson officiated.
Page 3.
Roesler – Charles
Louis E. Roesler and Bertha E. Charles were united in marriage by Rev. W.J.
Small in the Sheffield M.E. church, Saturday, Feb. 3. The young couple were
attended by Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Nogar of Hazelhurst.
A wedding dinner was served by the bride’s mother, Mrs. George Charles, for
the newlyweds and their friends.
The out-of-town guests were the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Roesler,
Hazelhurst; Mrs. E.A. Gill, New Bethlehem, Pa.; Misses Margaret and Dorothy
McCready, Jamestown, N.Y.; Miss Maida Lovell, Kane and Mrs. Elmer Deahl, Kane.
Page 3.
Hoke – Smith
John F. Hoke, of Hazelhurst, Pa., and Florence M. Smith of Crosby, were
united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage, February 2.
February 15, 1923.
Page 1.
Palmatier – Stiles
Roy Arthur Palmatier and Ina Bell Stiles a popular young Betula couple were
united in marriage Saturday, February 16th, by Justice A.G. McAllisten at his
residence in Colegrove.
February 22, 1923.
Page 1.
Mahoney – Thomas
A very pretty wedding took place at St. Elizabeth’s rectory on Wednesday,
February 21, 1923, when Lorena Mahoney, only daughter of W.A. Mahoney of
Ormsby became the bride of Raymond A. Thomas of Bradford, Rev. P.J. Donohue
officiating.
The bride is a graduate of the High School of this place and a registered
nurse of Bradford. The bridegroom is an employe of the Koch-Oxley Mortuary of
Bradford.
The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dardeene, cousins of the bride.
After a short trip the happy couple will be at home at 31 South Avenue,
Bradford.
March 1, 1923.
Page 1.
Mrs. Nellie Green a former East Smethport resident, but who for several
years has been in Seattle, Wash., was united in marriage with Mr. S.G. George
of the same place according to announcements received by friends here. Her
many friends will wish them years of happiness.
March 15, 1923.
Page 5.
Means – Herzog
Last Thursday at Olean, N.Y., Ellen Means became the bride of Harry A.
Herzog, the Rev. Purlington officiating.
The happy couple are well known Smethport young people and a host of friends
wish them all happiness.
Mr. Herzog is an employee of the Interstate Glass Company at the Smethport
plant.
March 22, 1923.
Page 1.
Fritz Benson and Mrs. Herbert Smith of Crosby quietly journeyed to Gary,
Ind., recently and last week were united in marriage in that city.
Both are well known and popular young people of the nearby town, the bride
being a charming young English girl whose experience as a war bride attracted
considerable notice in the public press two year ago., in England during the
war, she married Herbert Smith, a Crosby youth who served with the British
army in France before our entry into the war.
(Smith’s exploits during the war are omitted here.)
While serving with the British forces Smith was severely wounded and while
convalescing form his wounds at a hospital in England, met his bride, a
cultured charming English girl who became interested in the young soldier and
the romance ended in marriage.
Following his convalescence Smith succeeded in effecting his transfer into
the A.E. F. and wore the U.S. uniform in France the last year of the war,
returning home at the end of the conflict with his bride.
His good intentions of settling down to the “simple life” at his old home in
Crosby did not endure long ad over two years ago he responded to the craving
for the open road and left his wife and two children. He has not been heard
from since. Mrs. Smith divorced the former soldier who proved such a dismal
failure as a husband and the sympathy of all who had become acquainted with
her was extended to the charming young woman whose early experience in America
proved so unhappy.
Mr. Benson is one of Crosby’s best known and most successful young business
men and he and his bride are receiving the congratulations of their wide
circle of friends to whom announcement of the wedding came as a complete
surprise. The happy couple returned home last week and have taken up their
residence in Crosby.
Page 1.
George E. Sissen and Viola M. Lueboke, both of Buffalo, N.Y., were united in
marriage at the M.E. parsonage Thursday, March 15. The Rev. Arthur Gregson
officiated.
March 22, 1923.
Page 5.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Bazarro who live at the Kushequa railroad Y,
west of town, twin daughters Thursday morning, March 15.
March 29, 1923.
Page 1.
Tyler – Monrow
Burtin A. Monrow and Nellie M. Tyler of Farmers Valley were united in
marriage on Monday afternoon at the Baptist parsonage by the pastor, Rev. S.A.
Renicks.
Page 3.
A wedding under novel conditions was solemnized last night when Miss Nell
Battaglia became the bride of Frank Kohlhepp. Both reside in Ridgway. The
bridal party came to Kane last evening expecting to be wedded at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. John Valentour of 305 ˝ Chase street and when everything was
ready for the ceremony it was discovered that the marriage license had been
issued in Ridgway and that therefore legally the marriage must be contracted
in Elk county.
There was a conference and then a veritable automobile wwedding was agreed
upon. The bride with her father A. Battalglia and sister Alice Battaglia, of
Redgway, and a brother Joe Battaglia of Kane, together with the groom and Rev.
Boyd of St. John’s Episcopal church here with Mr. and Mrs. John Valentour and
Agnes and Bertha Cedar of Kane, motored to James City in Elk county and the
happy twain were made husband and wife without getting out of the automobile. –
Kane Republican, Tuesday.
April 5, 1923.
Page 5.
Announcements have been received in this city of the marriage of Miss Martha
Brown Baker, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W.A. Baker to Frank Lovering Tucker on
Saturday, March 24, 1923 at Key West Florida. The bride spent her entire life
in this city up unit the removal of her parents to Cuba about four years ago.
Dr. Baker’s death occurred in Cuba on Feb. 28.
April 19, 1923.
Page 1.
Harry M. Buffum of Marionville, Pa., and Mary C. Dunkle of Smethport were
united in marriage at the M.E. Parsonage, Saturday, April 14. The Rev. Arthur
Gregson officiated.
Page 3.
The relatives and neighbors of Mrs. A.F. Reeves surprised that young couple
Wednesday night, it being the 29th anniversary of their wedding and Mr.
Reeves’ birthday. Fine refreshments were served and all enjoyed themselves to
the utmost, departing with the wish that that splendid couple may celebrate
many more like events.
April 26, 1923.
Page 1.
Putt – Lynch
Miss Vera Putt and Raymond Lynch well known local young people, were united
in marriage at St. Elizabeth’s rectory at 8:30 o’clock Tuesday evening, the
Rev. P.J. Donohue officiating. They were attended by Miss Mabel Ford of
Smethport and Mr. Earl Burdick of Port Allegany.
The bride has resided in Smethport for a number of years, where she has many
friends. Mr. Lynch is a popular East Smethport man who is a valued employe of
the Interstate Window Glass Co.’s local plant.
Mr. and Mrs. Lynch are taking up their residence in Smethport.
Page 3.
A cablegram has been received by the bride’s parents here announcing the
marriage of Miss Mary Ida Cody, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Murray Cody of
this city to Alexander Haberstadt at Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday afternoon
last, April 18, 1923.
Miss Cody was one of Bradford’s best known and most popular young ladies, a
graduate of the local high school and a leader in the younger set. She met
her husband in a recent trip to Chile and the acquaintance soon developed the
happy sequel of matrimony and Miss Cody left here on her return trip a short
time ago to wed Mr. Haberstadt who is a resident of Santiago, having lived
there for several years with his mother, and is engaged in the automobile
business in the Chilian capital.
The groom is a graduate of the Boston School of Technology and formerly
lived in New Rochelle, N.Y. The happy couple will make their home in Santiago
and will have the good wishes of a host of friends here for a long, happy and
successful life. – Bradford Star-Record, Friday.
May 3, 1923.
Page 3.
Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Gertrude Teresa Griffey of
Hazelhurst, Pa., formerly of Bradford, to Vaulette E. Winegard of Philadelphia
which took place on April 28 at the rectory of the Church of the Sacred Heart,
at St. Marys, Pa. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Herman
Schner. Mrs. Winegard graduated from the Bradford high school with the class
of 1917 and has since been engaged in teaching in the public schools at
Hazelhurst. Mr. and Mrs. Winegard will reside in Philadelphia.
May 10, 1923.
Page 1.
Willets – Hubbard
On Tuesday, May 8th at Kendallville, Indiana, Hilda Willets of Kendallville,
became the bride of James W. Hubbard of New York, former Smethport young man
and son of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Hubbard of East Main street.
The young people were married at the parochial home of the Rev. Father
Halpin of Kendallville, and the attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Willets of
Kendallville.
Mr. Hubbard, who is a draftsman, has been in the employ of the Western Union
Telegraph Company in New York city for the past year, holding a splendid
position with that company. He is a fine young man.
Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard will reside in New York after a short wedding trip.
Page 1.
Announcement has been made of the engagement of Miss Rosa May Provin
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Provin of East Main street. Smethport and Mr.
Carl B. Hagman, well known Clermont man, the wedding of this popular young
couple to occur sometime in June.
May 17, 1923.
Page 3.
The marriage of Ray W. Hunt, son of Frank Hunt of Rixford, to Miss Bessie
Pratt of Eldred, formerly of Smethport, took place Friday afternoon at 3
o’clock at St. Luke’s Episcopal church, in Smethport, the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt left on the afternoon
train for Buffalo and Niagara Falls, where they will spend their honeymoon.
They will reside at Rixford, where the bridegroom is employed as machinist by
A.L. Lilley in the latter’s shop. The happy couple have hosts of friends in
this section who wish them happiness in their new life. Mr. Hunt is one of
the most highly respected and best known young men in Rixford and vicinity and
his wife is a charming young lady of Eldred, who is also deservedly popular.
Page 5.
Mrs. Chas. Bosworth and Miss Charlotte Bosworth left this week for Franklin,
Pa., where they w3ill attend the wedding of their son and brother, Hamlin
Bosworth, formerly of this place, a civil engineer of New York, to Miss
Margaret Boyersmith, which will occur in Franklin Saturday.
The Franklin News-Herald of last week said:
Mrs. H.B. Bradley and Miss Virginia Bradley entertained 16 guests on Tuesday
evening at their home on Elk street at a very delightful party to announce the
engagement of Miss Margaret Boyersmith to William Hamlin Bosworth, of New
York, and a former Franklin resident. The wedding will be an event of
Saturday, May 19th.
The evening was spent in playing bridge and prizes were won by Miss Miriam
McKee, Miss Zada Hepler and Miss Lorraine Dale. Miss Boyersmith was presented
with a beautiful gift and Mrs. Steele Crissman, of Johnstown, an out of town
guest was also presented with a gift.
Later a delicious lunch was served with the color scheme carried out in gold
and white. In the center of each table were crystal candle sticks containing
gold candles and tied with gold tulle. The favors were small baskets having
on them miniature brides and corsages and filled with nuts.
Page 8.
Atchley – Herzog
The Neosho (Mo.,) Daily Democrat of May 3 give the following account of the
marriage of Earl A. Herzog former well known Farmers Valley young man, who
with his mother, Mrs. Mida Herzog moved to Missouri two years ago.
Miss Ione Atchley of Tulsa, Okla., and Mr. Earl A. Herzog of this city were
united in marriage in Carthage yesterday evening about 5:30 o’clock by Rev.
Smith of the First Christian Church of Carthage.
Miss Atchley is a most beautiful and accomplished young lady and has many
friends in Tulsa. Hr. Herzog is well known here, coming to Neosho with his
mother from Pennsylvania about two years ago. He now has a position with the
Neosho Motor Company.
After the ceremony they motored back to Neosho and were entertained at a
dinner party given by his mother, Mrs. Mida Herzog at the Neosho Café, under
the direction of H.E. Burnet, proprietor. The menu consisted of a delicious
five-course luncheon, carried out I the bride’s colors, as also were the
flowers for the table decorations and place ferns, violet predominating. The
luncheon was carefully prepared, with the color scheme in mind and the effect,
after being served, was truly artistic.
The honored guests were Mrs. Mida Herzog, Mrs. T.B. Timmons, Foster Timmons,
Miss Ruth Johnson, Ellis Kindred and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Herzog.
May 24, 1923.
Page 1.
McDowell – Metzgar
The marriage of Miss Catherine Elon McDowell of Crosby and Earl LeRoy
Metzgar of Smethport was solemnized in Olean Saturday afternoon at 2:00
o’clock by the Rev. A. Frank Houser, pastor of the First Baptist church, that
city.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James McDowell of Crosby and is a
charming young lady who is well known and has a wide circle of friends
throughout this section. Mr. Metzgar is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Metzgar of
Green street. He is a graduate of the Smethport High School and for some time
past has been employed by Dana & Adams on their lease at Bordell.
Mr. and Mrs. Metzgar will be at home at Bordell after two weeks.
Page 1.
Boyersmith – Bosworth
At a beautiful but quiet home wedding, solemnized at 2:45 o’clock Saturday
afternoon, Miss Helen Margaret Boyersmith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
Boyersmith, became the bride of William Hamlin Bosworth, of New York, in the
presence of only the immediate families and intimate friends, Rev. Dr. Norris
A. White performed the ceremony. The wedding took place in the living room of
the Boyersmith residence, 1034 Buffalo street, before the fire place, which
was banked with baskets of flowers.
The bride was given in marriage by her father, and wore a dress of cinnamon
colored canton crepe. Her corsage bouquet was Ward roses. Her only ornament
was the bridegroom’s gift, a diamond Sigma Chi fraternity pin. Miss Sara K.
Boyersmith, a sister of the bride, as maid of honor, wore a headed georgette
gown and wore a corsage bouquet of marguerites. W.G Swift, of Oil City,
served as best man.
Mendelssohn’s wedding march was played by Miss Marie Myers. Immediately
following the ceremony a buffet lunch was served, the favors were small boxes
of wedding cake.
Later in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth left for a four months’ wedding
trip, going to New York, from which city they will take a boat trip to New
Orleans. They will make stops in Oregon, Washington, Texas, Canada, St. Louis
and Los Angeles, Cal. Upon their return they expect to make their home in New
York.
The bride is a graduate of Franklin High School class of 1916 and for the
past seven months has been employed as assistant secretary of the Chamber of
Commerce. During the past few weeks she has been honor guest at a large
number of parties and has received a wealth of gifts.
Mr. Bosworth is a graduate of Columbia University and a member of the Sigma
Chi fraternity. For seven years Mr. Bosworth was a resident of this city and
has a host of friends here. He is now employed as engineer with the George
Haiss Manufacturing Co., of New York.
The following persons were here from out of town: Mrs. Mary Bosworth of
Smethport, mother of the groom; Miss Ella Boyersmith and Miss Kathryn
Boyersmith of Meadville; Miss Sara Boyersmith of Greensburg; Miss Mary Ellen
Boyersmith, a student at Clarion State Normal, Clarion; and the following from
Oil City; Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Swift, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Tuck and Miss Bernice
Miller. – Franklin-Oil City News Herald, Saturday.
Page 1.
Eberspacher – Herzog
Laura Louise Eberspacher was united in marriage to Cecil Vayne Herzog at St.
Elizabeth’s parochial residence, Smethport, by the Rev. Father Donohue at 4:30
P.M. Monday afternoon, May 21st. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Herzog, the latter a brother of the groom.
Mrs. Herzog is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Eberspacher of Main
street and is a well known and popular young lady. Mr. Herzog is a valued
employe of the Interstate Glass Company at the Smethport plant. They will
make their home at the groom’s residence on Green street.
Page 7.
Mix – Ault
The marriage of Miss Alice M. Mix of Duke Center and Clair H. Ault of Eldred
took place at Hill Memorial church, Bradford, Friday evening at 7:30 o’clock.
The couple was attended by Miss Ada Ault and Roy Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Ault
will reside in Duke Center.
May 31, 1923.
Page 1.
Marshall – Norman
A quiet wedding was solemnized on Monday, may 21st, at Lancaster, O., when
Esther Marshall became the bride of Seth Norman, well known Smethport young
man.
The bride was a valued employee of the Bell Telephone Co., and is a well
known and popular young lady of Lancaster. Mr. Norman, a capable electrician
has charge of the Borough electrical Dept. as superintendent. News of this
wedding came as a happy surprise to the groom’s many friends. He is a
splendid young man.
Mr. and Mrs. Norman will make their home here later in the season.
The Democrat extends its best wishes to the happy couple.
Mr. Norman returned to Smethport Tuesday, his bride remaining in
Wilkinsburg, Pa., for a short visit with relatives, after which she will join
Mr. Norman here.
Page 1.
Hartnett – Farren
Miss Blanche Hartnett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Hartnett of 21 Edna
Ave., Bradford was united in marriage to Ira Farren of Buffalo on Monday
morning. The ceremony was performed here by A.W. Colegrove. The newly-weds
will make their future home at Orchard Park, near Buffalo.
Mrs. Farren was for several years a teacher in the Smethport schools and is
well known here.
June 7, 1923.
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Kerr – Smith
Henry L. Smith, of Crosby, and Matilda M. Kerr of Boyers, Pa., were united
in marriage at the M.E. parsonage Monday, June 4. The Rev. Arthur Gregson
officiated.
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Bigleman – Scollon
J. Alfred Scollon, of Barnesboro, Pa., and Bernice A. Bigleman, of
Woodlands, Pa., were united in marriage at the M.E. Parsonage on Thursday, May
31. The Rev. Arthur Gregson officiated.
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Miss Saba E. Moore of Bradford and John J. Williard of Buffalo, were joined
in marriage last Tuesday evening and are at home at 1816 Seneca street, in
that city. The bride has many friends in Bradford who will join in good
wishes for the newly wedded couple. The marriage ceremony was conducted at
the Seneca Street Presbyterian church, Buffalo, by Rev. Mark Shennon. –
Bradford Sunday Herald.
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Agostinella – Lombardo
The marriage of Mrs. Rosa Lombardo, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ross of
Marvin St., and Vitaliano Agostinella of Hazelhurst was solemnized Saturday,
June 2, at St. Elizabeth’s church, this borough. Father P.J. Donohue
performed the ceremony and celebrated Low Mass.
The happy couple have taken up their residence in Hazelhurst. They have the
best wishes of their many friends in Smethport and vicinity.
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The Hon. and Mrs. Joseph William Bouton of Smethport have issued invitations
to the marriage of their daughter, Miss Helen Elmina Bouton and Donald Walker
Bovaird of Bradford. The ceremony will be solemnized Thursday, June 14, in
St. Luke’s Episcopal church, this borough at 6 o’clock followed by a reception
at the Bouton residence on West Main street.
June 14, 1923.
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Provin – Hagman
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M.
Provin of East Main street at 8 o’clock Tuesday morning June 12, when their
daughter, Miss Rosa M. was united in marriage to Mr. Carl B. Hagman of
Clermont, Pa., the Rev. Arthur Gregson of the M.E. church officiating.
Mrs. Hagman, who is a charming, accomplished young lady, is a graduate of
the Smethport High School and has spent the greater part of her life here.
She is well known and is beloved by a wide circle of friends.
Carl Hagman, who holds a responsible position with the United Natural Gas
Company at Clermont , is a fine, industrious young man known to many here.
The happy couple motored to Kane and from that place they departed on a
week’s journey to Erie and Cleveland. They will make their home at Clermont.
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Boviard – Bouton
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church will be the scene of beautiful ceremony this
evening at 6 o’clock when Miss Helen Bouton, daughter of Hon. and Mrs. J. W.
Bouton, becomes the bride of Donald Bovaird of Bradford. The ceremony will be
witnessed by a large number of guests, several coming from out of town and
will be followed by a reception at the home of the bride’s parents on West
Main street.
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The marriage of Charles D. Wells of 213 Jackson avenue, Bradford to Miss
Madeline A. Burt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Burt of Smethport took place
Saturday at Cranesville, Pa.
June 21, 1923.
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The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. McCoy of King street
was celebrated by a dinner at one o’clock Monday afternoon t the McCoy
residence.
Fourteen guests were present at this happy occasion and Mr. and Mrs. McCoy
were presented with many flowers and other gifts.
The out of town guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Hixon of Sharpesville, N.Y.;
Mrs. Louise Drown of Buffalo; Mrs. Jeanette Green of Ellicottville, N.Y. and
MR. Leroy McCoy of Emporium, Pa. Mrs. Hixon, Mrs. Drown and Mrs. Green are
sisters of Mrs. McCoy.
Mrs. McCoy who has been confined to her home since receiving fractures of
the hip and wrist in a fall on an icy sidewalk last winter is now recovering
nicely from her serious injuries.
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Pierce – Ellis
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Marjorie L. Pierce to
Frederick W. Ellis at Olean, N.Y., Saturday, June second. Miss Pierce,
formerly of East Smethport is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burg Pierce of that
place.
The bride has a wide circle of friends here who wish every happiness with
them in wishing every happiness to this couple.
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St. Luke’s Scene of Brilliant Wedding.
A beautiful June wedding was solemnized at St. Luke’s Protestant Episcopal
church, Smethport, last Thursday evening, June fifteenth, at six o’clock when
Miss Helen Elmina Bouton, only daughter, of Judge and Mrs. Joseph William
Bouton of Smethport became the bride of Donald Walker Bovaird, son of Mr. and
Mrs. George W. Bovaird of Bradford.
The ceremony was solemnized by the Rev. William E. Van Dyke, rector of St.
Luke’s assisted by the Rev. F. Dean Miller, pastor of the First Presbyterian
church of Bradford, in the presence of a brilliant assemblage of guests.
(The description of the wedding consumes a full column and so not all is
included here)
The bride was becomingly attired in a beautiful robe of white lace
embroidered with pearls and made entraine. Her tulle veil was caught at both
sides with orange blossoms and her bouquet was a shower of lilies of the
valley and bride roses. The matron of honor, Mrs. Robert Digel, was attired
in a handsome gown of salmon chiffon and the bridesmaids, Miss Katherine
McLane of Newark, N.J. Miss Marjorie Davis, Miss Ruth Kessler and Miss Helen
Gleason were charming in dresses mad of Georgette in the pastel shades: Miss
McLane, green; Miss Davis, tangerine; Miss Kessler, orchid, and Miss Gleason,
blue. The matron of honor and the maids wore gold and silver lace hats and
carried maline bouquets of tea roses and sweet alyssium.
William Vernon of Bradford, was best man and the ushers were George H.
Bovaird and George McKinney of Bradford, E.E. Bouton and Robert Digel of
Smethport.
A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents on West Main street
directly following the ceremony at St. Luke’s.
Eighty guests were present at the dinner which was served under the
direction of Mrs. Hornbuck, caterer of Olean, N.Y.
Mr. and Mrs. Bovaird left during the evening for a motor trip to the
Thousand Islands and will be at home after July 1 at No. 198 South avenue,
Bradford.
The bride, a beautiful, accomplished young lady, is known and beloved by all
residents of Smethport, who have known her from childhood to lovely young
womanhood. She has been a leader in younger social circles by ??cious
manner. She is a graduate of the Smethport High School and of Miss Baird’s
school at Orange, N.J.
The groom is a graduate of the Bradford High School and later attended
Cornell University. He is a sterling young man and is associated with his
father in the firm of Bovaird and company.
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Johnson-Beyers
Andrew Johnson, of Mt. Jewett, Pa., and Bessie E. Beyers of Hazelhurst, were
united in marriage at the M.E. parsonage, Saturday, June 16. The Rev. Arthur
Gregson officiated.
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Mrs. Jane D. Young announces the engagement of her daughter, Marian to
Lamont C. Lewis of Buffalo, N.Y., marriage to take place in Smethport July
14th.
June 28, 1923.
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Johnson – Hull
Vera Johnson, daughter of Charles Johnson of East Main street was united in
marriage Wednesday, June 27th at noon to Robert L. Hull, son of Mrs. Joseph
Hull. The ceremony took place in Port Allegany at the Swedish Lutheran
parsonage, the Rev. G.S. Larson officiating.
The attendants were Miss Lucy Moore and Albert Johnson of Smethport.
The bride was dressed in an attractive blue traveling suit and carried a
bouquet of pink roses. Miss Moore was charming in blue georgette with a hat
to match. She carried yellow roses.
Immediately after the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of
Mrs. R.A. Scherer of Port Allegany. The couple left in the afternoon for a
wedding trip to Erie and Cleveland.
The bride has been for many years in the employ of the Bell Telephone
Company here and is a charming young woman.
Robert Hull, an estimable young man, is a valued employee of the Interstate
Glass Company at the Smethport plant.
Mr. and Mrs. Hull will make their home here after July 5th and the Democrat
unites with their many friends in wishing them every happiness for the future.
Smethport people present at the wedding were Charles Johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Johnson and Mrs. Joseph Hull.
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Cooper – Bullers
A home wedding attended by relatives and a few friends solemnized the
marriage of Anna Elizabeth Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R9obert A. Cooper
and Claude Bullers of Bradford. The ceremony, with Rev. Arthur Gregson
officiating took place at 9:30 A.M. Monday, June 25th.
The couple were attended by Miss Margaret Cooper, cousin of the bride and
Byron Buller, brother of the groom.
The bride was becomingly attired in a traveling dress of tan georgette and
carried pink roses. Miss Cooper wore gray crepe de chins and carried a
bouquet of yellow tea roses.
Immediately after the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served and then Mr.
and Mrs. Bullers departed for a wedding trip which will include Pittsburgh and
other points. They will be at home in Bradford after July 1.
The bride, a charming young lady of many accomplishments, has endeared
herself to all who know her. She has the best wishes of a host of friends.
Mr. Bullers, a member of the firm of the Bradford Auto Sales Co., is a
brilliant young man possessed of many friends here and in Bradford.
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Hector – Elias
Agda Elvera Hector, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Olof Hector of West King
street became the bride of Edwin S. Elias of Mt. Jewett Wednesday, June 27th
at 4 o’clock.
The ceremony, which took place at the Hector residence, was a pretty one.
The Reverend Larson of Port Allegany united the couple in marriage. Miss Alma
Hector, sister of the bride, and George Elias of Mt. Jewett, the groom’s
brother, were the attendants.
The bride wore white canton crepe and carried white and pale pink bride’s
roses. She is a beautiful and accomplished young woman, possessed of a host
of friends.
Mr. Elias, who is an electrician, is well known here.
The happy couple departed shortly after the ceremony for a trip to the
Thousand Islands. They will visit in Clayton, N.Y. After July 10 they will
make their home in Jamestown, N.Y.
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Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Hyatt of East Main street celebrated their 21st wedding
anniversary at a 6 o’clock dinner Tuesday evening.
July 5, 1923.
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Dolphin – Smith
Announcements have been received in this city of the marriage of James Basil
Dolphin, a former well known Kane resident, to Miss Nan Dorothy Smith,
daughter of Mrs. Patrick Cassidy Smith, of Cleveland, Ohio. The ceremony was
performed in that city on Thursday, June 28th. The groom is a son of Mrs.
Margaret Dolphin and is well known here, having spent his boyhood days in
Kane. He read law in this city and is now practicing in Cleveland. He served
with distinction in the World war, was commissioned a lieutenant following
training camp instruction and lost one hand in action in France. – Kane
Republican, Friday.
July 12, 1923.
July 19, 1923.
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Horn – Curran
On Saturday morning, July 21st at 9 o’clock St. Jerome’s Church, the Bronx,
New York City, will be the scene of a beautiful wedding. Miss Eleanor Horn,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Horn of that city will become the bride of
Richard M. Curran, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. P.S. Curran of Smethport. The y
will be attended by the bride’s sister, Miss Marion Horn and Russell McGeorge.
Mr. Curran who for the past two years has been a valued employee of the
Rogers and Hagerty Contracting Company of New York as a draftsman, is an
estimable young man who has a legion of friends here.
The couple will make their home in New York after a wedding trip and the
Democrat unites with many friends in wishing them every happiness in the
future.
P.S. Curran of Smethport and Mr. and Mrs. Jame Hubard of New York city will
be among those present at the ceremony.
July 26, 1923.
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Larrabee: Freeman – Welsh
Married at Buffalo, N.Y., July 17, Helen Freeman, daughter of Mrs. Catharine
Freeman of Indian Creek and Patrick Welsh of Eldred.
The bride was a former resident of Larrabee and has many friends here who
unite in wishing her much happiness and prosperity.
The groom is an industrious young man who is employe in the J.L. Llewelyn
grocery at Eldred.
Mr. and Mrs. Welsh will make their future home in Eldred.
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Larrabee: Leete – Burrows
Married at Portville, N.Y., July 16, Gladys Leete, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Leete of Larrabee and Lloyd Burrows of Portville.
Justice of the Peace G.W. Johnson performed the ceremony and the happy
couple left on a wedding trip to James town, N.Y.
Their many friends wish them a happy and prosperous future. Mr. and Mrs.
Burrows will reside in Portville, N.Y.
August 2, 1923.
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Charles Fred Young and Thelma Irene Bowley, both of East Smethport were
united in marriage at the home of the bride, Friday, July 27.
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Lewis E. Ellsworth and Anna M. Ellsworth, both of Bradford, were united in
marriage at the M.E. parsonage, Saturday, July 28. The Rev. Arthur Gregson
officiated in both the services.
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Fields – Irons
Invitations to the marriage of Miss Anna C. Fields and Mr. George Irons Jr.,
have been issued by Miss Maude Irons. The ceremony is to take place on
Thursday, August 9th at noon at the Irons family home, “The Elms.”
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Meecham – Gaspar
United in marriage at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Monday at 9 a.m., Jemima
Meecham, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George P. Meecham of Eldred and Robert O.
Gaspar of Olean. The Rev. W.E. Van Dyke officiated. The ceremony was
attended only by the parents of the happy couple.
August 9, 1923.
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Barbour – Sweeney
Married at Pittsburgh, July 24th, Esther J. Barbour, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. C.B. Barbour of Center street and Edward J. Sweeney of Pittsburgh. The
ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Luther Brooke.
August 16, 1923.
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Lindholm – Peterson
Anna Caroline Lindholm, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lindholm of
Smethport became the bride of Alfred Peterson of Mt. Jewett last Saturday
evening at 8 P.M. The ceremony which was an exceedingly pretty one, took
place in the parsonage of Rev. G.S. Larson of Port Allegany.
The bride, dressed in an attractive gown of canton crepe and carrying roses
and sweet peas was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Lindholm. Only members of
the immediate families were present.
The bride is one of Smethport’s most popular and charming young ladies who
has a legion of friends to wish her happiness.
Mr. Peterson, who is a fine young man with many friends here, is
successfully engaged in the painting and paper hanging business in Mt. Jewett.
The happy young couple are making their home in Mt. Jewett.
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Beckwith – Spiker
A quiet home ceremony Tuesday evening solemnized the marriage of Mrs. Martha
Beckwith, well known Farmers Valley resident and Howard W. Spiker of Glendora,
California. The service attended by the immediate families took place at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. George Rockefeller, the Rev. A.L. Pang officiating.
Immediately after the ceremony refreshments were served and then the couple
left for California where they will make their home.
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Field – Irons
On Thursday, Aug. 9, 1923, by the Rev. S.A. Renicks, pastor of the Baptist
church, Miss Anna C. Field, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Field of
Hazelhurst was united in marriage to George Irons, Jr., son of the late George
Irons of this place.
The pretty wedding was celebrated at noon at the Elms, the family home with
Miss Maude Irons, sister of the bridegroom as hostess.
The wedding guests were confined to the immediate relatives and a few close
friends. However, more than fifty guests joined in offering hearty
congratulations to the worthy couple, after which all sat down to a delightful
repast served under the direction of the hostess by the young girls of both
families.
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Churchly – Lopez
The Treehaven Apartments, Berkeley, Calif., were the scene of a pretty
wedding, Saturday August 4th at 9 o’clock when Miss Edith Churchley became the
bride of Mr. Manuel Lopez, the Rev. Hamilton Lee of St. Matthews Church
performed the ceremony. The bride was gowned in white satin and lace and
carried a bouquet of pink roses. Miss Vera Spencer of Lincoln, Nebraska, was
bridesmaid and wore a gown of toupe flat crepe and carried a bouquet of red
roses. Mr. Albert Frates of Port Costa, Calif., was best man.
Immediately following the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served, after
which the happy couple left for Santa Cruz Calif. They will be at home in
Crockett, Calif., Feb. 1st.
The groom is a stationery engineer for the Southern Pacific Railway Co.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. S. Provin of East Smethport and up to a year
ago, when she left for the West, was one of the efficient teachers in the
Smethport borough schools. She is a charming, accomplished young lady who
endeared herself to Smethport residents during the years she resided here.
August 30, 1923.
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Miller – Swanson
The home of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Johnson of Ormsby was the scene of a pretty
wedding last evening at seven o’clock when their sister Miss Emma Swanson of
Smethport became the bride of Fred a Miller, also of this place. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Larson of the Port Allegany Lutheran church in the
presence of a few relatives and invited guests.
The bride, who is a charming young lady, has been a resident of Smethport
for a number of years and is deservedly popular with a wide circle of friends.
Mr. Miller, who is a well known local glassworker is an industrious capable
young man who is highly esteemed.
Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Miller left on a honeymoon, following
which they will be at home in Smethport.
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Chadwick – Homet
A wedding of unusual interest was solemnized at the home of W.H. Homet in
Camptown Wednesday evening when his daughter, Miss Mildred was united in
marriage to Dr. Everett Chadwick of Washington, D.C., son of Dr. and Mrs. Burg
Chadwick of Smethport, Pa.
Preceeding the ceremony Miss Eleanor Mitten of Towanda delightfully sang
Cadman’s “At Dawning.”
At 8 o’clock to the strains of Lohengrin’s Wedding March, played by Mrs.
Maurice Chaffeed, sister of the bride, the flower girl, Rita Lucillo Askew,
and the maid of honor, Miss Julia Homet, sister of the bride, followed by the
bride with her father entered the drawing room which was beautifully decorated
with yellow and white flowers. When under an arch of trailing ferns and
evergreen they were met by the groom and his best man, Dr. John Ladd, and the
Rev. M.L. Cook, pastor of the Presbyterian church, who performed the marriage
ceremony.
The bride wore a white canton crepe dress trimmed with pearls and tulle veil
caught with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of bridal roses. The maid
of honor wore an orchid canton crepe dress and carried lavender flowers. The
flower girl was daintily dressed in tan voile and carried white yellow flowers.
The bride has been connected with the Public Health Hospital in Washington
for the past three years.
Dr. Chadwick is connected with the Veteran Bureau dispensary in Washing,
D.C., as tuberculosis specialist.
( A long list of out of town guests follows.)
The groom is a former well known Smethport boy and has many friends in
Smethport who extend best wishes to him and his charming bride.
Dr. Chadwick’s rise in his chosen profession has been most gratifying to his
friends back home. During the World War he held a commission as captain in
the U.S.A. Medical Corps and saw extensive service overseas, being attached to
the British Expeditionary Forces and serving with the famous Cameron
Highlanders in France. After his discharge he accepted a commission with the
U.S. Public Health service in charge of war veterans’ relief cases, being one
of the staff of specialists of the Public Service Hospital, Washington, where
several thousand disabled veterans are receiving treatment. His record of
service as a tuberculosis expert has been a conspicuous one.
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Wm. McCamman, former well known resident of this place, now located at
Olean, was calling on friends here Saturday. He was united in marriage to
Mrs. Jessie Smith of Olean on June 27th. Though belated we offer
congratulations.
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Mt. Jewett, Aug. 23. – A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Roman
Catholic church of Mt. Jewett at 7 o’clock yesterday morning when Miss Helen
K. Kane of Mt. Jewett was united in marriage with T.F. Mahoney of Ormsby.
The bride was attired in a grey crepe gown with hat and shoes to match, and
carried bride’s roses. The brides’ maid, Mrs. C.L. Kelly of Beaver, Pa., a
sister of Mrs. Mahoney, wore blue crepe and carried sun burst roses. The
groom was attended by his brother, W.A. Mahoney, Jr., of Johnsonburg.
A wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride following the
ceremony. Covers were laid for sixteen.
The bride was a registered nurse of Mt. Jewett, and the groom is a well
known employe of the U.N.G. company. Mr. and Mrs. Mahoney left by motor for
points in the East. They will be at home to their friends at Ormsby after
September.
September 6, 1923.
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Fitch – Keesler
The marriage of Paul Fitch and Miss Elizabeth Keesler, popular Smethport
young people was solemnized in Olean, N.Y., Saturday, Sept. 1, at noon, by the
Rev. Ashton, a retired Episcopal clergyman at his residence in that city.
The attendants were Mrs. Geo. Michy of Olean and Kenneth Ransom of
Salamanca, N.Y. following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the
residence of Mrs. George Michy.
The bride is a charming young lady who has been a valued employe of the Bell
Telephone Co., at the local exchange for some time past.
Mr. Fitch, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Fitch of East Smethport, is
a graduate of the Smethport High School and for a year past has held a
responsible clerical position at the Hamlin Bank & Trust company.
The wedding of these popular young people came as a complete and happy
surprise to their many friends. The Democrat unites in extending
congratulations to them.
September 13, 1923.
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Jacobson – Howe
Andrew Jacobson and Lydia Howe, both well known East Smethport residents,
were united in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage this borough,
Saturday, September 3. The Rev. Arthur Gregson performed the ceremony.
The bride is one of East Smethport’s most popular ladies, and Mr. Jacobson
conducts a blacksmithing establishment in that place.
The wedding of this popular couple came in the nature of a happy surprise to
their legion of friends.
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Klein – Hartson
On Thursday evening, Sept. 6th at 2 o’clock at the Baptist parsonage in
Bradford, Pa., a quiet wedding was solemnized when Miss Mary Ellen Hartson of
Smethport was united in marriage to Arthur Lee Klein of Buffalo.
(Unreadable portion)
The bride was attended by Miss Grace Winslow of Crosby and Glenn Rowe of
Betula was the groom’s best man.
Soon after the ceremony y Mr. and Mrs. Klein left for Buffalo in their car
where they will spend some time.
The bride is a charming and popular Smethport young lady, having been
employed as bookkeeper for the Fry Company and has many friends to wish her
much happiness.
Mr. Klein, who conducts a meat market at Betula is one of that town’s best
known young business men.
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Anderson – Hazzard
Edith L. Anderson, R.N. of Bradford, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph Anderson, of Kasson was united in marriage Wednesday, September 5, at
three o’clock to Burt F. Hazzard of Bradford, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Hazzard, 188 South Ave., that place.
The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. M.G. Oakley
of Bank street. The Rev. Arthur Gregson officiated.
The attendants were Miss Florence Oakley, niece of the bride and Mr. Carl
Hazzard, brother of the groom.
The bride wore a beautiful dark blue satin crepe dress with picture hat to
match and carried bride’s roses.
The bridesmaid wore tan crepe-de-chine and carried orchid asters.
The bride is a charming young lady and is a graduate of the Bradford
hospital training school, class of 1919.
The groom is identified with the Murphy Oil Co. at Degolia.
Mr. and Mrs. Murphy left on a trip to Canada and points along Lake Erie.
The will be at home in Bradford after September 15th.
September 20, 1923.
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Burdick of West Main street was the scene of a
double wedding Tuesday afternoon, Rev. S.A. Renicks of the Smethport Baptist
Church performing the ceremonies.
Ethel Howard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howard of Straights, Pa., became
the bride of Wilford A. Marsh of Rochester, N.Y. The bride is a well known
registered nurse and the groom is employed as an engineer on the P.R.R. lines
out of Rochester.
Twila Reught, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. R. Reught of Straights, Pa., was
united in marriage to William C. Howard of the same place. The bride has been
an efficient teacher in the Elk county schools while Mr. Howard is a valued
employe of Quinn & Co. well known chemical manufacturers.
All the participants in this happy ceremony are popular young people who
have legions of friends who will wish the Joy.
The Democrat extends congratulations to the worthy young men and their
charming, accomplished brides on this auspicious occasion.
Following the ceremony the newlyweds left on the 4:50 P.R.R. train for a
honeymoon to Washington, D.C.
October 4, 1923.
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Haggerty – Johnson and Swanson – Johnson
In Ridgway Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3, 1923, at 2:00 o’clock, a double
wedding was solemnized in which Miss Elmeda Johnson of Smethport became the
bride of Mr. George Blakeslee of Bradford, Pa., and her sister, Miss Astrid
Johnson was united in marriage to Mr. David Swanson of Ridgway. The brides
are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson of Water street, this borough.
Both ceremonies were performed by the Rev. Strom of the Ridgway Swedish
Mission church and the scene was the church rectory. It was a quiet affair,
only a few immediate relatives of the contracting parties being present.
The brides are beautiful Smethport young ladies who by charm of manner and
many accomplishments are popular in younger social circles of the town. Mrs.
Haggerty has for a long time been a valued employe of the local Bell telephone
office. Mrs. Swanson has been employed as assistant at the dental parlors of
Dr. A.R. Livermore.
Mr. Haggerty is freight agent for the Pennsylvania Ry., in Bradford. During
the illness of local P.R.R. station agent Butzer last summer he was in charge
of the local station. He is a splendid young man. Mr. and Mrs. Haggerty will
reside in Bradford.
Mr. Swanson is a valued employe of the St. Marys Sewer Pipe company holding
a responsible executive position in the offices of that company in Ridgway.
He is well known in Smethport and is highly esteemed by all who possess his
acquaintance. Mr. and Mrs. Swanson left on a honeymoon to Washington and New
York at the conclusion of which they will make their residence in Ridgway.
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King – Flicker
Wilford King and Miss Josephene Flicker were united in marriage Sept. 29, at
Greensburg, Pa. Mr. King is a grandson of G.W. King of East Smethport.
October 11, 1923.
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Lee – Sasse
St. Elizabeth’s Roman Catholic church this borough was the scene of a pretty
wedding Wednesday morning, Oct. 10 at 9:00 o’clock, when Miss Margaret A.
Sasse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Sasse of Rose Hill avenue, became the
bride of Mr. H.J. Lee of Olean, N.Y.
The wedding was solemnized by the Rev. Fr. P.J. Donohue of St. Elizabeth’s
and was witnessed by immediate relatives and a few close friends of the high
contracting parties. The attendants were Mr. and Mr. Douglass Schott of Olean.
The bride was becomingly gowned in a beautiful creation of navy blue canton
crepe. Elmer Quirk presided at the organ, rendering Mendellsohn’s wedding
march for the bridal procession. During the ceremony Mrs. John Clark sang “I
Love You Truly.’
The bride is one of Smethport’s lovely young ladies who has endeared herself
to a wide circle of friends. During the past six years she has held a
responsible clerical position at the Pennsylvania railroad offices in Olean.
Mr. Lee holds a responsible executive position at the Pennsylvania’s general
offices in Olean and is a splendid young man.
At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Lee left on a wedding journey
to Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. They will be at home in Olean after next week.
The Democrat unites with many friends in extending congratulations to this
happy couple.
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The marriage of Mrs. E.L. Appelby and Robert Ben Louis, both residents of
Bradford, was solemnized in Smethport, September 29. Justice of the Peace
A.P. Colegrove performing the ceremony.
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Llewlyn – Wickwire
The marriage is announced of Miss Hazel Winifred Wickwire of Olean, N.Y., to
Trevor Llewelyn of Eldred. Pa. The ceremony was performed Tuesday evening,
October 2, at the Baptist parsonage in Salamanca, N.Y., by the Rev. O.S.
Ford. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Leon Lamb of Limestone, N.Y. Both the
bride and groom are well known in this section. After January 1, 1924, they
will make their home in Eldred, where Mr. Llewelyn is engaged in business.
October 25, 1923.
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The Misses Naomi Hodges and Anita Robins gave a variety shower in honor of
Miss Mary Moody at her home on North Main street Friday evening. Miss Moody
was the recipient of many beautiful and useful gifts. All present report a
fine time.
Miss Moody and Mr. Vernon Rees of Coryville, Pa., were married Saturday at
Farmers Valley by Rev. Oviatt of Coryville. They will make their home in
Hornell, N.Y., where Mr. Rees has a position. Both young people are well
known here and their many friends join in wishing them a long and happy wedded
life.
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Miss Martha Burt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Burt of Smethport and Frank J.
Mason of Jamestown, N.Y., were united in marriage last Thursday at the home of
the bride’s sister, Mrs. Charles D. Wells on Jackson avenue. Rev. S.A. Keen,
pastor of the First Methodist church, performed the ceremony. The attendants
were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wells. After a wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Mason
will reside in Jamestown. – Bradford Star-Record. Tuesday.
November 8, 1923.
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Irving – Hogarth
Married at ten o’clock on Monday morning, Nov. 5 in Winnemucca, Nev.,
Dorothy Lavina Hogarth of Smethport and Ralph Edison Irving, by Rev. C.W.
Wisterville.
The only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irving, father and mother of
the groom.
Mr. Irving is a graduate of Oregon University and for two years was
connected with the staff of Extension workers from the Agricultural Department
of Pennsylvania State College, being a beef cattle expert. He is at present
employed by the Pacific Livestock company and the address of the young couple
for a time will be Crane, Oregon. Mr. Irving is well known in Smethport.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.K. Hogarth of King street and is
one of Smethport’s best known young ladies. Her marked musical and other
talents have attracted wide recognition and her personal charm has endeared
her to all. For some time past she has held a responsible clerical position
at the offices of the Norwich Chemical company.
November 15, 1923.
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Moran – Abbee
J. Herbert Moran of Coudersport, and Miss Mildred L. Abee of Denver, Colo.,
were married Tuesday evening in St. Eulalia’s church by Rev. F.S. Doyle. Only
a few intimate friends of the groom were present at the ceremony. The bride
was formerly from St. Marys (unreadable)
Mr. Moran is well known here having spent his entire life in this place and
has proven himself not only a successful professional baseball player but also
a fine business man. The best wishes of their many friends is extended to the
happy couple (unreadable) through life. They left for Pittsburgh Wednesday
morning for an extended wedding trip.
Mr. Moran who is a former big league star and for a time managed the Elcos
semi-professional baseball club maintained by Elk county towns, is well known
in Smethport.
November 29, 1923.
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The marriage of Miss Ruth Rice and Glen Mencer, popular Smethport young
people will be solemnized at the Baptist church preceding the morning service
next Sunday.
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Provin – Booth
Mrs. C.M. Booth of Sawyer City, announces the marriage of her daughter, Miss
Mary Booth to Merle Provin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Provin of Smethport.
The ceremony was performed at Salamanca, on November 23 at the Methodist
parsonage by Rev. Mr. Daly. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fowler of Bradford, were the
attendants. Mr. and Mrs. Provin will reside in Sawyer City where the groom
holds a position with the State Highway Department.
The bride is a charming, accomplished young lady who is deservedly popular
with a wide circle of friends.
Mr. Provin, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Provin of Smethport is a
splendid young man.
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Barbour – St. Johns
Alec Barbour and Katrina St. Johns, both popular Smethport young people were
united in marriage at the Baptist parsonage by the Rev. Renicks, Thursday,
Nov. 15, 1923.
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Anderson – Fullerton
The marriage of Miss Margaret H. Fullerton of Sheffield, Pa., and Otto E.
Anderson, also of Sheffield took place at St. Clara’s Church at Clarendon,
Pa., Wednesday morning at 7:30 o’clock mass, Rev. father O’Hern performed the
ceremony. Miss Winifred Crowhey of Turtle Point attended the bride and James
J. Shea of Sheffield acted as best man. The wedding breakfast was served at
the Carver House in Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left on the 1:39 o’clock
train on a wedding trip to New York City and other points. They will be at
their new home which they recently purchased and is all furnished fo them on
Horton avenue after December 10th.
Miss Fullerton was formerly of Turtle Point.
December 6, 1923.
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Rowe – Scott
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scott of Marvin street announce the marriage of their
daughter Eulalia to Mr. George Rowe of Bradford, which occurred in Olean, N.Y.
Saturday, Dec. 1.
The bride who is a charming and popular young lady is a well known local
nurse. The groom is a splendid young man is employed in Bradford and the
newlyweds will make their future home in that city.
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Mencer – Rice
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The bride and groom left for Salamanca with Mr. and Mrs. H. Boothe where the
wedding dinner was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Mencer will make their home in Bradford after January 1st
where Mr. Mencer is employed in the Penna. R.R. office.
December 20, 1923.
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Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Jones of West Main street have announced the engagement of
Margaret to Mr. Wm. J. Novak of Butler, Pa. The date of the ceremony will be
soon.
The bride-elect is one of Smethport’s most popular young ladies and Mr.
Novak who is a valued member of the Pennsylvania State Mounted Police is a
splendid young man who is well and favorably known in Smethport.
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Hooley – Hoffman
Lawrence Hooley and Genevieve Hoffman both of Clermont, were quietly married
in St. Sabina’s Church, Clermont, Tuesday morning, Father Lionel officiating.
They were attended by Urban Hooley and Miss Julia Gaynor. The bride wore a
traveling costume relieved by Ophelia roses breakfast for the newlyweds and
their immediate families was served at the home of Mrs. Mayme Decker, after
which they left on a trip to Pittsburgh Washington & Virginia points. Their
future plans have not been announced.
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