Wedding Announcements

EDWARDS-WILLIAMS

Married at Solomonville. Last Sunday morning at eight o’clock. At the residence of Judge and Mrs. E. J. Edwards in Solomonville, occurred the marriage of their beautiful and accomplished daughter, Jessie, to Hon. Gus Williams of Clifton. Rev. W. Renison of Globe, paster of the Episcopal church conducted the ceremony. Mr. Williams is to be congratulated upon his good fortune in securing such an excellent young woman for a life companion; and his bride is also fortunate in having a young man of the high standing of Mr. Williams for a husband. The wedding was a private one, none but the members of the family being present and immediately after the ceremony, the bride and groom accompanied by a number of friends left for Clifton where they will reside, Mr. Williams being permanently located there holding a highly responsible and honorable position with the Arizona Copper company. Their many friends in the valley wish them lives of great happiness.

Transcribed by Jean Walker August 2024. Graham Guardian, Safford, AZ March 25, 1904. Page 1

ELLEDGE-MAURER

Ben Maurer, of Safford, and Mrs. Elledge, of Globe, entered into a state of blissful felicity in the presence of Judge Little at the close of the year 1905. Congratulations and wishes of unalloyed bliss are the worst missels the Gurdian (sic) has to shower on the happy pair.

Transcribed by Jean Walker, August 2024. Graham Guardian, Safford, AZ. January 5, 1906. Page 1

GRIJALVA-NOSEY

A NOTABLE INDIAN MARRIAGE. Probably the most important social event that ever transpired in Indian society, on the White Mountain reservation, was the marriage by civil rites, of "Nosey," San Carlos B 5, to Guadalupe, a Mohave girl, the adopted daughter of Merejildo Grijalva, Chief of Scouts, at San Carlos on Sunday last. Nosey, who is a man of intelligence, speaks English fluently, and is an apt imitator of the white man's ways, determined to have the ceremony performed in the highest style of the art. Probate Judge Allison of Globe, was prevailed upon to officiate, and the services of two interpreters were required to translate the marriage vows into the Indian and Spanish Languages, the bride, although a full blook Indian, having but an imperfect knowledge of her native tongue. The comely Guadalupe was robed in spotless white and her long flowing hair bedecked with flowers, while her lord, Nosey, was scrumptiously gotten up in a brand new suit of blue, with all the appendages of a modern swell, including a white necktie, gold watch and chain and with his boots polished. Greater importance attaches to the affair owing to the fact that it was the first marriage between Indians on the White Mountain reservation performed by a civil officer and where all the laws of the Territory in relation to marriage were complied with. Nosey is an industrious Indian, possessed of considerable property and being regularly employed in the Agency grist mill at a salary of $35 per month and rations. An unfortunate sequel to the wedding was the burning of Nosey's house and stabbing of his fine mare, by a jealous squaw with whom he had been on intimate terms. She took advantage of the bride and groom's absence from home, on the evneing of the marriage, to get revenge, but was detected and captured by Wm. Cornelious, and now languishes in the guard house at San Carlos.

Transcribed by Jean Walker, September 2024. Arizona Silver Belt, Globe, AZ Jul 22, 1893. Page 3

KEATH-BAILEY

On Tuesday of last week, Mr. Frank Bailey and Miss Willie Keath, both of Solomonville, were united in marriage, Justice Parks officiating.

Transcribed by Jean Walker, August 2024. Graham Guardian, Safford, AZ. January 12, 1906. Page 1

JONES-PHILLIPS

Wedding Bells. A very pretty home wedding took place Wednesday evening at the residents of the brides’ mother Mrs. Josephine Cluff, at Thatcher, when Miss Eliza Arnettie Jones and Mr. David Dee Phillips were united in holy bonds of matrimony, Prest. Andrew Kimball officiating. Only the immediate relatives of the bride and groom witnessed the ceremony but at 8 o’clock a reception and a wedding feast were given. About one hundred of the relatives and friends of the bride and groom were present to congratulate and wis them God’s speed. Mrs. Phillip is one of Thatcher’s most popular young ladies, having lived in the valley since childhood and all her acquaintances love and respect her. She is one of the teachers in the Thatcher district school. Mr. Phillips is well known in all parts of the county. He is a young man of sterling qualities and splendid business ability. The Guardian joins their many friends in wishing them a happy and prosperous future.

Transcribed by Jean Walker, August 2024. Graham Guardian, Safford, AZ January 1, 1904. Page 1

PETERSON-UPTON

On Sunday last at 2 p. m., Miss Sorena Peterson, daughters of Mrs. A. H. Austin, of Solomonville, was united in marriage with Mr. Francis M. Upton, of Artesia, at the residence of the bride’s parents in the presence of forty-four invited guests, Rev. W. H. evens, officiating. An elegant wedding dinner was served in honor of the occasion directly after the ceremony had been performed. The newly wedded couple will make their future home at Artesia.

Transcribed by Jean Walker, August 2024. Graham Guardian, Safford, AZ. January 12, 1906. Page 1

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