Marriage Notices - C
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Caffrey-Stackhouse
Fort Washington. Charles Caffrey and Mrs. Joseph Stackhouse were married at St. Thomas' P.E. church last Thursday at 4 p.m. The affair was a very brilliant one and was largely attended. The church was filled with invited guests.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, June 29, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Campman-Dewees
Jarrettown. Dreshertown had a wedding last week, Miss Enola Dewees, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Dewees, being married to Mr. Robert Campman, of Three Tuns.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, December 26, 1901, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Carter-Wentz
On the 5th inst., by the Rev. J.D. Detrich, Mr. Emmitt B. Carter to Miss Bessie Wentz, both of Philadelphia.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, September 19, 1901, p. 6. Submitted by Nancy.]
Cass-Rayne
North Wales. Mr. Cass, of this place, was married to Miss Emma Rayne, of West Point, on New Year's day. They will reside with William Constantine, on Walnut Street. The groom is the efficient engineer of the Weber planning mills, of this borough.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 4, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Cassatt-Fell
Wedded at St. Thomas'. Miss Minnie Drexel Fell Becomes the Bride of Mr. Robert Kelso Cassatt—Rev. Snelling Performs the Ceremony—Dined by Mr. and Mrs. Alex. VanRensselaer.
Miss Minnie Drexel Fell, daughter of Mrs. Alexander Van Rensselaer, was married at noon Monday to Robert Kelso Cassatt, son of Alexander J. Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania railroad, in St. Thomas' Episcopal church, Whitemarsh.
While the guests, who represented American society at its best, were gathering in the picturesque brown stone church the choir sand an anthem, "Ancient of Days." Then a hush fell upon the throng. There was a stir at the entrance and the ushers appeared, advancing along the main aisle, followed by the bridesmaids, the maid of honor and the flower girls, half hidden by their great baskets of floral wealth. Miss fell came last upon the arm of her stepfather.
To the strain of the wedding march from "Lohengrin" the bridal procession proceeded to the chancel. Beneath an immense bell, composed of white roses, white carnations and Easter lilies the bride was joined by the groom. The Episcopal service was read by the Rev. Samuel Snelling, rector of the church, assisted by the Rev. Henry Ingersoll Meigs.
Sunlight was streaming in through the stained glass windows and a brilliant white ray fell right across the bridal couple, making a scene of beauty that deeply impressed al beholders. Just before the final prayer the choir sang the anthem "Perfect Love." The last words were uttered by the clergyman and as the first stirring bars of the Mendelssohn wedding march swelled through the church the young couple turned towards their friends and passed down the long aisle to the entrance.
Carriages were in waiting to carry the bridal party and guests to the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Van Rensselaer, where a brilliant reception was given.
The church in which the ceremony took place was splendidly decorated. Large palms and evergreens obscured the base of every large window and were scattered around the sides of the church. The chancel was a mass of Easter lilies and a great bunch of the same flowers was tied upon the back of each pew with a wide white satin ribbon. Back of the chancel the walls of the church were hidden by trailing vines. Roses, lilies and carnations were scattered about through the green background. Tiny electric lights were interspersed with the flowers and added their light to that of the tall candles upon the altar. The whole effect was strikingly beautiful and artistic.
The bride wore a gown of white point d'Alencon, entrain. A point tulle veil was fastened to her hair by a single rose. She carried a white prayer book and did not wear a jewel of any description.
Mrs. Van Rensselaer work dark-blue velvet dress, with a white satin vest and a big blue and white hat. The bridesmaids were attired in white panne velvet, with pleated chiffon trains. Their hats were of white chiffon and contained white ostrich feathers. They carried immense bunches of lilies.
The two flower girls were dressed in chiffon and their huge baskets were filled with vari-colored roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mae Fell, the bride's younger sister; Miss Ellen Drexel Paul, Miss Katharine Cassatt, Miss Elsie Cassatt, Miss Rhoda Howe, Miss Lilly Rhoades and Miss Pauline Biddle, of Philadelphia; and Miss Mary McMormick, of Chicago, and Miss Grey, of Albany. The bridegroom was attended by Murray Forbes, of Boston, as best man. The ushers were George McFadden, Samuel K. Reeves, George L. Harrison, Thomas Ridgway, Livingston L. Biddle, F.W. Rawle, of New York, and C.W. Hanford, of Pittsburg.
C. Stuart Ducombe acted as organist and director of the surpliced choir, which consisted of the united choirs of St. Thomas' and St. Martin's in the Field. There were about 60 voices in all.
A special train, which left the Broad street station at 11 o'clock, brought the guests to the Whitemarsh station, where they were met by carriages which conveyed them to the church.
After the ceremony the guests were driven over to Camp Hill hall, the old Fell country seat, where a reception followed and an elaborate wedding breakfast was served. The great halls were decorated in green and white, lilies were strewn everywhere. Shortly after 2 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Cassatt left on Mr. A.J. Cassatt's private car for their wedding trip.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 25, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Chapin-Knox
Penllyn. Miss Daisy Knox was married on Saturday to Mr. H. Gerald Chapin, of New York City.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, April 12, 1900, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Childs-Burke
Narcissa. George F. Childs and Sara Burke were married at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs. Naile, at Norristown, on Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Childs, who is a clerk in the employment of the Pennsylvania Railroad company, at Pittsburg, will take his bride with him to the smoky city.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 19, 1897, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Chubbuck-Heller
Fort Washington News. Miss Margaret Ellen Heller, formerly of North Wales, and Clarence A. Chubbuck, of Binghampton, N.Y. were married in the Tobyhanna Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday evening at 6 o'clock. Rev. C.M. Jacobs, pastor of St. Peter's Lutheran church, North Wales, officiated. Miss Clara Eisenhart, of Kulpsville, teacher of the Whitemarsh school here, was bridesmaid. On their return from Europe Mr. and Mrs. Chubbuck will reside in Binghampton.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, August 22, 1901, p. 4. Submitted by Nancy.]
Clair-Jamison
The wedding of Miss Anna B. Jamison, daughter of Mrs. Georgiana C. Jamison, and Mr. Howard Wakefield Clair, of Ambler, was solem[n]ized Wednesday evening, Oct. 11th, at the home of the bride, 8226 Frankford avenue, Holmesburg. The house was tastefully decorated with palms, plants and flowers, and the light of many banquet lamp shed a soft and subdued light over the scene.
The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. William Castor, Sr., was a beautiful picture in her wedding gown of white taffeta covered with organdie de chine, which was made en train and trimmed with gauze ribbon. She wore a tulle veil held up by a cluster of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Katharine Griffiths was maid of honor, and wore a gown of white Persian lawn with pink stock and belt and carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The bridesmaids were Miss Ida Castor, cousin of the bride, and Miss Jennie Petit, of Philadelphia. Both were attired in white organdie with pink ribbons and carried bouquets of pink and white carnations. Miss Lizzie Hooper, a cousin of the groom, acted as flower girl, and was in white organdie over pink, and carried a large basket of pink and white carnations. Mr. Chas. E. Thompson, of Germantown, was best man. Rev. George Rakestraw, pastor of Mt. Zion Methodist Episcopal church, of Holmesburg, officiated. Precisely at 8 o'clock, the bridal party entered the parlor. Mr. Harry Aielke, of Philadelphia, played the beautiful wedding march from Lohengrin. After receiving the congratulations of their friends and partaking of refreshments the happy couple started on their wedding trip, amid a deluge of rice and hearty good wishes.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 19, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Clair-Long
At the Reformed parsonage, Blue Bell, Pa., April 27th, by D.U. Wolff, Jefferson C. Clair, of Blue Bell, and Elizabeth F. Long, of Narcissa.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 5, 1898, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Clampffer-Godfrey
Edge Hill. George Clampffer and Miss Mary Godfrey, both of this town, were married Wednesday evening, 29th, at the residence of Rev. J.M. Stevens, of Jenkintown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 21, 1897, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Clark-Clark
In Christ Protestant Episcopal church, Germantown, at noon last Thursday, Miss Elizabeth Killie Clark, daughter of Mr. Jacob Clark, of "Wistar," Germantown, was married to Mr. Charles Heber Clark, of Conshohocken. The ceremony was performed by the rector of the church, Rev. John B. Falkner, D.D. The chancel was decorated with palms and hydrangeas and Easter lilies. Those present represented the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends of the bride and groom.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 6, 1897, p. 2. Submitted by Nancy.]
Collins-Adams
Oreland. Mr. Harry Collins, of Philadelphia, who has a large number of acquaintances here, and Miss Annie Adams, of the same place, were quietly married at the residence of the bride's parents. Only immediate friends and relatives witnessed the ceremony. The maid of honor was Miss Elizabeth Wirth, of Philadelphia, and the best man was William Stout, of this place. A reception followed the ceremony.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 26, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Conard-Creely
P. Maurice Conard of Maple Glen, and Mercie W. Creely, of Philadelphia, were married at the residence of the bride's mother, on Tuesday evening, Oct. 11.
A large number of guests were present. Many valuable and useful presents were received.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 13, 1898, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Conover-Hart
The marriage of Clarence P. Conover and Miss Annabell F. Hart, occurred at the home fo the bride's mother, Newtown, at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. About 80 friends of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Edward Ritchie, pastor of the Episcopal church, of which the bride is organist. The bride was given away by her uncle, Alonzo Balderston, of Dowlinton. Edwin Carver, of Fallsington, was best man and Miss Sue Maberry, of Bristol, was bridesmaid. Little Marguerite Tomlinson, daughter of Calvin Tomlinson, acted as flower girl. After the wedding the newly married couple left on a short tour, after which they will take up their residence in Newtown.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, October 5, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Cornell-Fetter
October 30th, by A.A. Willits, Mr. Hiram Cornell, of Bucks county, to Miss Henrietta S. Fetter, of Montgomery county, Pa. [Bucks county papers please copy.]
[Source: Philadelphia Press, November 3, 1858, p. 3. Submitted by Nancy.]
Crane-Glisson
Fort Washington. In St. Thomas' church at Whitemarsh John D. Crane and Mary E. Glisson, of Norristown, were married by Rev. Samuel Snelling.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, January 26, 1899, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]
Crawford-Atwood
Rev. R.H. Crawford, of Stroudsburg, who is well known to quite a number in this community, was married last Wednesday to Miss Minnie C. Atwood, of Germantown. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford are making a three-week's tour of the south and intend also to go to New England.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, March 1, 1900, p. 5. Submitted by Nancy.]
Crawford-Markley
Prospectville. Albert Crawford, of Phoenixville, and Miss Eva G. Markley, of this place, were united in marriage last week. We wish them many years of happy life.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, February 16, 1899, p. 1. Submitted by Nancy.]
Crippen-Worthington
Mr. George Crippen, brother of Mr. J.E. Crippen, of Ambler, and Miss Eliza Worthington, of Philadelphia, were married Thursday afternoon in Philadelphia. Receptions will be held May 23 and 30 at the home of the bride. Mr. Crippen is employed at Baily, Banks and Biddle.
[Source: Ambler Gazette, May 17, 1900, p. 8. Submitted by Nancy.]