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McKean County Democrat 1926
MARRIAGES IN MCKEAN COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA 1926
THE MCKEAN COUNTY DEMOCRAT NEWSPAPER, (SMETHPORT)
The following marriage notices appeared in the McKean County Democrat during
the year of 1926. 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, 2011
January 14, 1926.
Page 2.
The marriage of Miss Twila Zink, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William P. Zink of
Kane to Dr. Robert Lionel Cupp, dental surgeon, of Mt. Jewett was solemnized
at the home of the bride in Kane, Saturday evening at 6:30 o’clock. Both
participants are well known in Smethport.
Page 3.
The marriage of Miss Nellie P. Archey of Westfield, N.Y., to Charles F.
Boller, publisher of the Port Allegany Reporter-Argus, took place at noon on
December 25th, at the home of his cousin, Mr. and Mr. C.P. Schlick at
Westfield, N.Y. Rev. Freeman S. Reddinger of the West field Methodist
Episcopal Church performed the ceremony. Following a brief trip they returned
here the first of the week and are making their home at the Boller residence
on Chestnut street. Miss Archey had held a clerical position in the office of
the Welch Grape Juice Company at Westfield for a number of years.
January 21, 1926.
Page 1.
Kohn – Terry
The marriage of Miss Irma Terry and Harold Kohn, both of Smethport, was
solemnized Saturday noon in Olean at the parsonage of the First M.E. church,
Rev. Shedd officiated.
February 4, 1926.
Page 3.
Kane Republican, Monday. – Fifty years ago last month a shy and trusting
young couple entered a certain church in Smethport and plighted their
troth “for better or worse, till death do us part.” They signed themselves
Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Daly on the church register. The bride whose name was
Miss Katherine Burns was a Kane school teacher and a resident of Smethport.
Mr. Daly was a Kane young man and employed on the Pennsylvania railroad.
Today there lived in Erie, at 656 East Tenth street, one Peter J. Daly and
wife, Catherine in contentment and happiness. Recently they celebrated in
unpretentious but most happy manner, their golden wedding anniversary.
Fifty years have they spent in helpfulness, sympathy and friendship with
their neighbors, relatives and friends.
Many pleasant reminiscences of their early married life, tales of thrift and
small pleasures of the stress and joys of raising their family were told to
the group who gathered to wish this worthy couple continuing years of
usefulness. Songs were sung, flowers and gifts presented. The whole was
brought to a happy climax by the surprise purse of gold to the guests of
honor, whose entertainment had been planned by their children.
Five of ten children born to the union are living. They are J.M. Daly, Mrs.
J.C. Miller, Mrs. J.L. McCarty, Mrs. James L. Cooney and Mrs. Ruth Gilbert.
February 18, 1926.
Page 3.
Causer – Kinney
Glen Causer of Roulette and Miss Dorothy Ruth Kinney of Colegrove were
united in marriage by Justice A. G. McAllister, at his residence in Colegrove,
Saturday evening, February 13th.
February 25, 1926.
Page 1.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Steinhauer, revered Farmers Valley couple, celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary at their home at that place on the afternoon of
Tuesday, February 23.
In honor of the gladsome occasion, relatives, friends and neighbors
assembled at the hospitable Steinhauer home to felicitate the devoted couple,
both of whom are enjoying good health. Over eighty were present.
Delicious refreshments were served, consisting of ice cream, cake, tea,
coffee and rolls.
Mr. and Mrs. Steinhauer were the recipients of many beautiful gifts.
Five of their six children, and their families, were present, Mr. and Mrs.
Leon A. Moody, of Bowling Green, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Hopper and son,
Lawrence, of Smethport; Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Steinhauer, son Arthur and
daughter Marie, of Lewis Run; Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Moore and three daughters,
Verna, Doris and Molly of Rew; Mr. and Mrs. John E. Steinhauer, of New York
City.
The wedding held fifty years ago was triple. Mr. and Mrs. Steinhauer being
the only couple where both are living. The other two couples were Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Roeder, Mr. Roeder dying in Farmers Valley about ten years ago, and
Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Stull, Mr. Stull dying at Portville, N.Y., four years ago.
The Democrat unites with many friends in extending congratulations to his
dear friends, hoping they may celebrate many more years of wedded life.
No issues on-line for March and April.
May 6, 1926.
Page 3.
Stalker – Allen
Miss Rhea Allen of Hazelhurst and Frank Morton Stalker of Guffey were united
in marriage, Saturday, April 24th at the Mt. Jewett M.E. parsonage. Rev. F.W.
Shope performed the ceremony.
Page 5.
Reynolds – Johnson
The marriage of Miss Esther Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Johnson
of Eldred and Cecil W. Reynolds of Smethport was solemnized at the parsonage
of the Methodist Episcopal church, Eldred, Sunday afternoon, May 2, at 1:30
o’clock. The Rev. Bailey officiated.
The bride is one of Eldred’s most charming young ladies, who for some time
past has been located in Smethport where she has made many friends.
Mr. Reynolds who is a carrier at the local post office is a veteran of the
World War and is active in local veteran’s affairs. He is a splendid young
man.
Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds have taken up their residence on Willow street, this
borough.
May 13, 1926.
Page 3.
Brown – Ray
At St. Luke’s Episcopal church, Monday morning, May 3, occurred the marriage
of Mrs. Helen Ray of Knoxville, Pa., and Harry J. Brown of Waverly, N.Y.
May 20, 1926.
Page 1.
Dragoone – Bills
Announcement has just been made of the marriage of Miss Garnet Bills
daughter of David Bills of Hazelhurst, and Frank Dragoone, well known
Smethport young man, which event was solemnized in Salamanca, N.Y., March
1st. The happy young couple have now taken up their residence in Smethport,
where Mr. Dragoone is employed as a mechanical expert at the Quirk garage.
The Democrat unites with many friends in extending congratulations.
May 20, 1926.
Page 5.
Van Sickle – Manning
Mr. and Mrs. Walter VanSickle announce the marriage of their daughter Jessie
E. to Mr. Paul L. Manning of Rixford.
The bride is a charming young lady of this place where she attended the high
school. The groom is a fine young man, well known here.
The young couple will make their home at Rixford where the groom is engaged
in the oil fields.
Their many friends wish them a happy married life.
June 3, 1926.
Page 7.
Taylor – Lundgren
On Tuesday of last week Miss Genevieve Taylor of Turtle Point and Mr. Emil
Lundgren of Port Allegany were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Taylor of Turtle Point. Rev. A.L. Pang of Port
Allegany officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Lundgren will reside in Port Allegany.
June 10, 1926
Page 4.
Announcement has been made of the marriage of June deCoverly Germer of
Wilmette, IL., and F. Gordon Coleman of Smethport which was solemnized
Thursday, June 3 at 4:00 P.M. in the Wilmette First Congregational church.
Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd performed the ceremony.
Those who witnessed the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Lea J. Orv, parents of the
bride, Mr. and Mrs. W.E Richmond and Miss Genevieve Kleck.
The bride is a charming young lady who has already made a wide circle of
friends here. The groom is a popular local musician.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman moved from Wilmette to Smethport last Saturday and have
taken up their residence at the Coleman farm on the Smethport-Crosby road.
June 17, 1926.
Page 4.
Petruzzi – Terry
The marriage of Miss Helen Terry and Frank Petruzzi, well known local young
people, was solemnized at the parochial residence of St. Elizabeth’s Catholic
church at 7:00 o’clock Saturday morning June 12, the Rev. P.J. Donohue
officiating.
Attendants were Mrs. Orlo Ness and Paul Connelley. The ceremony was
witnessed by immediate relatives and by a few friends of the contracting
parties.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Mary Terry and is a charming young lady who
for some time past has been employed as a clerk at the Geary store. Mr.
Petruzzi is employed at the factory of the Backus Novelty company.
Page 4.
Bloomster – Winslow
The marriage of Miss Evelyn Bloomster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H.
Bloomster of 33 Bank street to Kermit B. Winslow, son of S.L. Winslow of
Crosby, took place at high noon at the home of the bride, Saturday, June 12.
The Rev. W.C. Edmunds, assistant pastor of the Trinity M.E. church of Olean
performed the ceremony.
The wedding took place under a bower made of spring flowers, ferns and
bridal wreath. The bride wore a gown of peach georgette and carried an arm
bouquet of Columbia roses. Miss Edna Bloomster, sister of the bride, was the
bride’s attendant and was attired in a gown of rosewood crepe and carried an
arm bouquet of Ophelia roses. George Winslow, brother of the groom, was the
bridegroom’s attendant. During the ceremony Miss Sigrid Johnson sang and
played “Always” and also played the Lohengrin wedding march.
The bride is a graduate of the Smethport High school and of Bryant &
Stratton’s business college, Buffalo. The groom is a graduate of Norwich High
school and studied Forestry at Pennsylvania State College, being now employed
on the Heinemann estate at Crosby.
Following the wedding luncheon was served at the Bloomster residence which
was prettily decorated with spring flowers, the color scheme being pink and
white.
Mr. and Mrs. Winslow left on an extended motor trip to Harrisburg and other
points in Pennsylvania. Upon their return they will take up their residence
in Crosby.
June 24, 1926.
Page 1.
Kane - Hamlin
St. Luke’s Episcopal church, this borough, was the scene of a brilliant
wedding ceremony at 6:00 o’clock Saturday evening when Miss Hannah McCoy
Hamlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O.J. Hamlin and granddaughter of the late
Henry Hamlin, McKean county’s pioneer banker, became the bride of Evan O’Neill
Kane, Jr., of Kushequa.
The groom is a scion of one of America’s most distinguished families, being
a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Kent Kane of Kushequa, a grandson of General
Thomas Kane, organizer of the famous Civil War Bucktails and a great nephew of
Elisha Kent Kane, intrepid Arctic explorer.
The full Episcopal ceremony was performed by the Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, rector
of St. Luke’s in the presence of an assemblage which completely filled the
church edifice.
The bride wore a dress of Irish satin and chiffon trimmed with orange
blossoms. Her veil was of tulle and was caught with a wreath of orange
blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses and lilies of the
valley.
Miss Susan Hamlin, sister of the bride, was maid of honor and was dressed in
green satin and ___ trimmed with yellow-centered green roses. She carried a
bouquet of Harriet roses and freesia.
The bride’s maids were Mrs. Robert A. Digel,sister of the bride, Miss
Florence M. Kane, sister of the groom, Miss Virginia Balsley and Miss Mary
Louise Gallup.(next portion is difficult to read.)
Page 3.
Johnson – Miller
Mt. Jewett Echo. – A beautiful home wedding was solemnized yesterday
afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Alexis of this place when Miss
Dorothy Miller of Smethport, daughter of Mrs. Nels Peterson of Mt. Jewett was
united in marriage to Mr. Alf E. Johnson of Kane. Rev. Carl H. Rask of Kane
performed the ceremony. Miss Kathryn Slagle of Smethport presided at the
piano. The couple were attended by Mrs. Harold A. Alexis, sister of the bride
and Mr. Ivan Johnson of Toledo, Ohio, brother of the groom.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left on a motor trip to Northwestern points of interest
and after June 28th will be at home at No. 351 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kane.
Mr. Johnson holds a position as bookkeeper at the American Plate Glass Co.
of Durant City.
July 1, 1926.
Page 3.
The marriage of Miss Rose Napelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Napelton
of Hazelhurst and Mike Fragale, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fragale of Kane has
been announced.
Page 4.
Johnson – Balsley
After last week’s Democrat had been printed, announcement was made of the
marriage of Miss Julia Virginia Balsley and Albert Walter Johnson, popular
Smethport young people which event was solemnized at the parsonage of the
First Presbyterian church, Olean, N.Y., Wednesday evening, June 23 at 6:30
o’clock, the Rev. Nicholson, pastor of the church performing the ceremony.
The wedding announcement came as a complete and happy surprise to the many
friends of the high contracting parties.
The bride, who is the daughter of Mrs. Rena Balsley of North ____ street, is
a charming, vivacious young lady who is prominent and deservedly popular in
the social life of this community. She is a graduate of the Smethport High
School and (unreadable section)
Mr. Johnson, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Johnson of Water street
holds the position of bookkeeper at the Grange National Bank and is one of the
town’s finest young men.
The happy young couple have taken up their residence in Smethport.
Page 5.
Gallup – Cozens
The Woodbury, N.J., Daily Times of Monday, June 21, 1926 contains the
following marriage notice of local interest:
The First Presbyterian Church, Woodbury, was the scene of a very lovely June
wedding Saturday at half after four, when Miss Clara Burrows Cozens, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan A. Cozens, 32 High street, Woodbury, was united in
marriage to Mr. Myron L. Gallup, also of Woodbury.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Herbert Ure, pastor of the church.
Miss Cozens entered the church on the arm of her father, and was
attractively gowned in a model crepe Elizabeth bordered with Duchess lace, her
veil of tulie being arranged in a coronet of Duchess lace and orange blossoms
and a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley completed her
costume. (Remainder is difficult to read)
Page 8.
Eschrich – Dawley
On Monday morning, June 21, Pauline Laurina, youngest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. A.O. Dawley of Dallas City was united in marriage to Walter George
Eschrich, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eschrich of Wrights Corners. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Frank Houser at the Baptist parsonage in
Olean. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Evans of Annin Creek, the latter
being a sister of the bride.
The young couple left Monday afternoon on a tour of Harrisburg, Gettysburg
and Washington, D.C.
Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a long and
happy married life.
Page 8.
Hooker – Burton
Announcement has been received in Smethport of the marriage of Miss Clara
Hooker, daughter of Mrs. Pearl Hooker of Tulsa, Okla., and Waldo E. Burton of
the same city which occurred at 3:00 o’clock Sunday afternoon in the First
Baptist Church of Tulsa
The bride is a granddaughter of W.I. Oviatt of East Smethport.
Page 8.
Griffin – McCabe
Community Nurse, Miss Mollie McCabe, has received announcement of the
marriage of her nephew, James McCabe to Miss Helen Griffin which occurred at
St. Patrick’s church, Chicago, Thursday, June 24.
Mr. McCabe is a former well known Smethport young man who has been located
in Chicago for some time past.
July 7, 1926.
Page 3.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H.S. Jones, highly respected
residents of East Smethport, was celebrated at Galco Park, July 4th.
The pavilion was beautifully decorated in gold and white and evergreens,
ferns and roses. Gold and white was also carried out I color for table
decorations with bowls of roses and gifts from friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jones
received many good pieces and other beautiful gifts.
A delicious dinner was served at 1:00 o’clock to seventy guests. Those
present were (and follows a very long list of attendees.)
During the afternoon a ball game between the married and single men was
enjoyed by all. At six o’clock supper was served to the assembled guests
after which music and singing were the features of the evening. The program
included solos by W.G. Meyers and Mrs. Edwin Meyers with Miss Ruth Howe at the
piano; a duet by Henry Meyers and Miss Ruth Howe and a duet by Mrs. H. Meyers
and Mrs. E. Meyers; selections by a quartette composed of W.J. Meyers and
three sons.
Mrs. H.S. Jones wore a portion of her wedding costume of fifty years ago.
Page 4.
Taylor – McCarthy
Monday morning, July 5, at 9:00 o’clock, Frances E. Taylor, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. C.O. Taylor, became the bride of Robert McCarthy, son of Mr. and Mrs.
J.S. McCarthy of King street. The Rev. P.J. Donohue, of St. Elizabeth’s
church, officiated.
The bride was charming in a gown of old rose georgette crepe and wore a
black picture hat trimmed with old rose. She carried an arm bouquet of
bride’s roses and lilies of the valley.
The bridesmaid, who was Miss Allene McCarthy, sister of the groom, wore a
gown of blue georgette crepe trimmed in ecrue lace and a picture hat to
match. She had a corsage bouquet of yellow roses.
W.L. Taylor, brother of the bride, acted as best man.
The home was beautifully decorated in pink and white, the flowers being
peonies and roses.
The song, “I Love You Truly,“ was sung by Mrs. Mabel Taylor and Mendelsohn’s
Wedding March was played by Miss Lucille Hovis. The bride was given in
marriage by her father, C.O. Taylor.
After the ceremony a sumptuous three-course wedding breakfast was served.
The table was set for nineteen.
The out of town guests were Miss Helen Hockenberry of Bradford, Jas.
Bashford of Naples, N.Y. and Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Taylor and daughter, Katheryn
Emily of Mt. Jewett.
The bride is a graduate of Smethport High school and Genesee State Normal
school. For the past three years she has been engaged as a school teacher.
The groom is also a graduate of Smethport High school and the University of
Pittsburgh.
The happy couple left on a honeymoon trip which will cover the eastern part
of the state and also Washington, D.C and Atlantic city.
They will reside in Naples, N.Y., where the groom is successfully engaged in
the garage business.
Page 4.
Redmond – Slagel
The marriage of Miss Kathryn Slagel of Smethport, daughter of Mrs. G.B.
Cochran of 78 West Corydon street, this city and John Redmond, son of Mr. and
Mrs. John Redmond of 41 A___ street, was solemnized Wednesday afternoon, June
30, at 5:30 o’clock at the parsonage of the First Methodist church, Rev. S.A.
Keen performing the ceremony.
The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of navy blue georgette, combined
with taffeta and a picture hat to match. She carried a colonial bouquet of
old fashioned flowers. Miss Lucy Whelan of Buffalo was the bride’s
attendant. She wore a dress of blue georgette and taffeta with picture hat to
correspond. She carried a colonial bouquet. Charles M. Brink of this city
acted as best man.
After the ceremony a dinner was served at the home of the bride’s mother,
Mrs. C.B. Cochran, on West Corydon street, covers being laid for 121. The
bride was presented with many beautiful gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. Redmond have gone on an extended motor trip to Cleveland and
other points. Upon their return they will be at home at 37 Clarence street. –
Bradford Star-Record, July 1.
The bride is one of Smethport’s most talented young ladies, being a gifted
vocalist. She is a graduate of Smethport High School. For some time past she
has been employed as a stenographer in the offices of W.M. Farnham, this
borough.
July 15, 1926.
Page 1.
Edwards – Kessler
One of the most beautiful home weddings of the season occurred at six
o’clock, Saturday evening, July 10, when Miss Ruth Coe Kessler, eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raphael Kessler, Jr., was united in marriage with
John Charles Edwards of Utica, N.Y., at St. Luke’s Episcopal church, the Rev.
William E. Van Dyke officiating.
The church was very attractively decorated with mountain laurel, white roses
and orange blossoms.
The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a beautiful
imported gown of white satin with a circular skirt of princess lace and a
court train of princess lace bordered with satin which fell from her
shoulders. Her tulle veil in cap effect had a coronet of the lace and was
caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of Kilarney roses, lilies
of the valley and gypsophilla.
(The description of the wedding continues at great length with much of it
difficult to read.)
Following the ceremony a reception for eighty guests was held at the Kessler
home, 916 West Main Str., where the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kessler, the
groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Luther Edwards of Utica, N.Y., and the bridal
party received the guests in the living room which was attractively decorated
with white peonies. The other rooms were beautifully decorated with laurel,
peonies, and roses.
July 22, 1926.
Page 5.
James Henry Craig of Bradford and Arlie Louisa Carpenter of Rixford were
married by the Rev. Chas. H.M. Whelan, of the First Methodist Episcopal
church, Smethport at the parsonage Tuesday evening, July 20.
August 5, 1926.
Page 5.
Mellinger – Gnatey
At the Smethport Methodist Episcopal church parsonage yesterday morning Rev.
Chas. H.M. Whelan united in marriage Miss Genevieve L. Gnatey and Bruce C.
Mellinger, both of Port Allegany. The groom is a well known educator, being a
member of the Port Allegany high school faculty.
August 19, 1926.
Page 4.
Wright’s Corners: Arthur Tanner and Cora Reed were united in marriage last
week.
August 26, 1926.
Page 1.
Workley – Blakenburg
The marriage of Howard Workley, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Workley of this
borough and Miss Leona Blankenburg of Marion, N.Y., was solemnized at the home
of the bride in the latter town, Saturdya, August 21, at high noon.
The bride is a charming young lady who has visited her on several occasions.
Mr. Workley is one of the town’s most popular young men. He is the
efficient manager of the local Grand Union Grocery Store.
After a wedding trip to Canadian points the young couple will take up their
residence in Smethport.
September 2, 1926.
Page 1.
Hokanson – Iddings
Saturday night at 6 o’clock in a Methodist church in Buffalo, N.Y., the
pastor, Rev. L.L. Rogers, united in marriage Miss Maybelle Alice Iddings,
daughter of Mrs. Mildred Iddings of Red Rock and Kenneth Hokanson of East Main
street, this city. The attendants were Miss Ruby Iddings of Buffalo, sister
of the bride, Miss Irene Flagg, of Medina, N.Y., and James Wells of Niagara
Falls. The bride was attired in a handsome gown of pink crepe de chine and
white picture hat. Miss Iddings wore a gown of white while Miss Flagg was
dressed in pink.
After the ceremony a dinner was served at Fairview Manor, Medina, N.Y. Mr.
and Mrs. Hokanson will spend their honeymoon in Buffalo and Erie and upon
their return home will reside on Lincoln avenue. Both are well known young
people and have hosts of friends who will wish them much happiness in their
married life.
September 9, 1926.
Page 1.
Last Thursday morning at 10:30 o’clock St. Luke’s Episcopal church was the
scene of a quiet wedding when Rev. W.E. Van Dyke, the rector, solemnized the
marriage of his assistant, the Rev. Leland H. Roberts and Miss Ellen May King
of shorn, Pa.
The ceremony was witnessed by a few friends of the high contracting parties
and following Rev. and Mrs. Roberts left on a wedding tour to Buffalo, Niagara
Falls and Sharon.
The bride, a charming, gifted young lady, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. King of Sharon. She has been engaged I Journalistic work, having been a
valued member of the staff of a daily newspaper in Sharon.
Rev. Roberts, a native of Sharon has been serving as assistant to Rev. W.E.
Van Dyke in ministering to the large local parish during the past summer,
since completing his divinity studies. He is a young man of brilliant
attainments and charming presence who has endeared himself to Smethport
residents during his sojourn here.
Page 4.
Hornlein – Wallis
(This wedding article is very lengthy and only portions are included here)
St. Stephen’s Episcopal church was the scene of another of the many pretty
weddings taking place this fall, when Miss Evelyn Mable Wallis, only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William Wallis, 131 E. Henley street, became the bride
of Ralph Martin Hornlein, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Hornlein of Smethport. The
ceremony was performed at 4 o’clock by the Rev. Cedric C. Bentley, rector,
assisted by Rev. William Van Dyke of Smethport. The church and altar were
decorated with palms, ferns, lavender and yellow gladioli and hydrangeas.
The bride wore a handsome gown of white stain robe de style with pearl and
crystal trimming fashioned with satin train and wore a Brussels point lace
veil with coronet of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of
butterfly roses and lilies of the valley.
Miss Marian Mosher of Smethport, as maid of honor, was attired in yellow
chiffon and taffeta over lavender taffeta and wore a black velvet hat with
streamers and lavender flowers. She carried an arm bouquet of yellow roses
tied with lavender tulle.
The flower girl, Janet Sibley, of S. Barry street, wore a dainty frock of
ruffeled lavender taffeta with lavender taffeta hat and carried a shepherdess
basket of yellow roses.
The best man was Manley B. Tillow of Buffalo.
Mrs. C.W. Wallis wore an imported Dutchess lace gown over nude flesh satin
with black velvet hat.
Mrs. Hornlein, mother of the bride-groom, was gowned in golden brown satin,
brown hat and corsage bouquet of yellow roses.
Following the wedding a reception and dinner for 125 guests took place at
the Bartlett Country club. Here the chosen colors of lavender and yellow were
attractively arranged throughout the club rooms. Baskets of hydrangeas,
lavender and yellow gladioli were arranged on the tables an mantle places.
The bride’s table of 12 covers was centered with lavender and yellow gladioli
intersperced (sic) with tall white candles in crystal holders.
Following a wedding trip the destination to be a surprise to the bride, Mr.
and Mrs. Hornlien will be at home at 152 N. Elmwood avenue, Buffalo. Her
traveling dress was of tan crepe brown and tan fur trimmed plaid coat and
brown velour hat.
The bride and her husband are very well known young people here and in
Smethport. The bride is a graduate of Olean High school and Simmons College.
The bridegroom is a graduate of Smethport High school and of the law
department of the University of Buffalo. He is connected with the law firm of
Ward, Flynn Spring and Tillow of Buffalo.
Page 8.
Coahran – Dillon
Friends of J.M. Coahran will be interested to know of his marriage on
September first to Miss Mary Allen Dillon at the Presbyterian church of
Ogdensburg, N.Y.
After September 12th they will be at home at 206 West Green street,
Smethport.
September 23, 1926.
Page 5.
Last Sunday bans were read at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic church on the
marriage of Miss Margaret Hubbard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.W. Hubbard and
Francis Duffey. Both are well known local young people. The wedding will be
solemnized Saturday, Oct. 2.
September 30, 1926.
Page 1.
Kraft - Petruzzi
The marriage of Miss Edna Kraft of Kane and Primo Petruzzi of Detroit was
solemnized at St. Elizabeth’s church, Detroit, Thursday, Sept. 23.
The bride is a charming young lady who has many friends in this section.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Petruzzi of East Smethport and is a
popular young man.
The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in this section visiting friends and
relatives. They left for Buffalo Wednesday morning to return to Detroit via
lake boat. Mr. Petruzzi holds a responsible position with the Rickenbacker
company in the latter city.
October 7, 1926.
Page 4.
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic church was the scene of a very pretty wedding,
Saturday, October 2nd, when Miss Margaret Hubbard, eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. S.W. Hubbard, of East Main street, became the bride of Francis Duffy of
Marvin Creek.
The ceremony was performed at 9:30 A.M. by Rev. Father P.J. Donohue. The
church and altar were tastefully decorated with lilies, hydrangeas, gladioli
and mixed flowers.
The bride was attired in pink silk crepe with black picture hat, silver
slippers and hose to match. She carried a shower bouquet of pink rosebuds and
babybreath.
Julia Kathryn Hubbard, sister of the bride, as maid-of-honor, wore a pretty
dress of yellow satin with yellow hose and black patent leather slippers. She
carried a bouquet of yellow rosebuds and babybreath.
Joseph Duffy, brother of the groom, acted as best man.
The March from Lohengrin announced the arrival of the wedding party. The
recessional was Mendelsohn’s. During the services Mrs. Kathryn Hungiville
sang “Ave Maria” and “Oh Promise Me”.
Following the ceremony a delicious wedding breakfast was served to about 50
guests at the home of the bride’s parents. The house was tastefully decorated
with a profusion of flowers. The bride’s table had covers laid for twelve and
was centered by the wedding cake with pink verbenas on each side. The entire
color scheme was carried out in pink and white. Places were designated by
pink and white favors and cards.
Mr. and Mrs. Duffy left at 4:00 P.M. in their car for a wedding journey
which will include the Sesqui-Centennial and several other points of
interest. They will be at home after October 15 at the beautiful Duffy
homestead on Marvin Creek.
The bride’s traveling dress was chiffon velvet of Autumn brown with hat to
harmonize and was very beautiful and becoming.
The wedding gifts were varied and numerous, attesting the high esteem in
which the bride is held by all who have the pleasure of her acquaintance. She
is a graduate of St. Elizabeth’s Academy, Allegheny, N.Y. and of Bryant &
Stratton’s Business College, Buffalo. Mr. Duffy is a fine young man who has a
wide circle of friends throughout this section. For some time past he has
been engaged in the oil business.
November 4, 1926.
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Sullivan – Faulkner
Eldred Eagle – Miss Margaret Faulkner of Olean and William S. Sullivan, son
of Mrs. Eva Sullivan of Duke Center were united in marriage last Thursday
evening, October 21st, at Frewsburg, N.Y. Rev. M.L. Gerhardt, pastor of the
United Bretheren church, performed the ceremony. Miss Ruth Sullivan, sister
of the bride-groom and Howard Christbensen of Warren, Pa., were the
attendants. After a short wedding trip through southern Canada and the Lake
states, Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan will be at home at Duke Center. Mr. Sullivan is
a well known oil producer of Duke Center and Mrs. Sullivan has been a
successful teacher in the schools of McKean county.
November 11, 1926.
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Travis – Spanogle
At the Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church in Buffalo on Saturday, Oct.
30th, Rev. Robert Clark performed the ceremony which united in marriage Miss
Gertrude Travis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Travis of 130 Depew Ave.,
Buffalo and Holmes H. Spanogle, of that city, son of Mr. and Mrs. F.M.
Spanogle, formerly of this place.
After the ceremony the bridal couple motored to points in the east on a
short honeymoon.
Miss Travis is a soloist in the church in which she was married.
Holmes Spanogle graduated from the Smethport High School with the class of
1918. He is now connected with the Chevrolet Motor Co. in buffalo where they
will reside.
November 18, 1926.
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Kervin – Wolfe
The Bradford Era of Tuesday contained the following account of the marriage
of Mrs. Anna Wolfe and Daniel J. Kervin, prominent Bradford residents who are
well known in Smethport.
Last night at 6:45 o’clock in St. Bernard’s church the rector, Rev. David F.
Hickey, LL.D., performed the ceremony which united in marriage Mrs. Anna Wolfe
and Daniel J. Kervin, both of this city. James Maher and Mrs. Byron Wolfe
attended the couple. The ceremony was witnessed by only the immediate
relatives of the contracting parties. Immediately following the ceremony, Mr.
and Mr. Kervin left by motor for Olean from which place they will proceed to
New York where they will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tremaine and Miss
Virginia Wolfe. After December 1, they will be at home at 166 Congress
street. Mr. and Mrs. Kervin are two of Bradford’s best known residents and
they have hosts of friends who will wish them much happiness in their marriage.
December 2, 1926.
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Di Sorbo – Dragoone
The marriage of John Dragoone, son of Mrs. Sylvester Dragoone of Smethport
and Miss Florence Virginia Di Sorbo, daughter of Mrs. And Mrs. Angelo Di Sorbo
of Olean was solemnized at St. John’s Catholic church, Olean, Saturday
morning, Nov. 27.
The bride of this union is a charming and popular young lady of the New York
state city.
Mr. Dragoone is a well known local young man. He is employed as a printer
in the plant of the Coudersport Enterprise.
December 9, 1926.
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Kane Republican. Dec. 2. Mable Bennett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William M.
Bennett, of Washington, D.C. and Paul Edward McGuire, son of Mrs. William
Mattern, formerly of Kane, now residents of Mt. Jewett, were married on
November 24th at Puebla, Mexico, in the Methodist Girl’s Normal School, where
the bride has been head of the art and physical education departments. The
groom has held the chair of English and science in the Methodist college for
boys, the largest institution of its kind in Latin America.
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Patterson – Carlson
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Vern Patterson, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Patterson of East Smethport to Algot C. Carlson, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carlson of Brookston, Pa. The wedding was performed
Wednesday, November 24th at Wellsville, N.Y.
The bride is a charming young lady. She is a graduate of Smethport High
School and of Lock Haven State Normal. For some time past she has been a
capable teacher in the Keating township schools. Mr. Carlson is a fine young
man who is engaged in the oil fields at Coleville.
December 16, 1926.
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Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Emily McCoy, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Guy H. McCoy of Smethport to Clarence Raymond Olmstead of
Belmont, N.Y. The wedding took place in Hinsdale, N.Y., Wednesday, Dec. 8.
Miss McCoy is a graduate of Smethport High School, Class of 1922 and of West
Chester Normal. She is a gifted young musician and for the present term has
been occupying the position of instructor of music in the Belmont public
schools.
Mr. Olmstead is an electrical engineer of Belmont.
The young couple will reside in the New York state city.
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