Arizona republican., 1909-03-28
SOCIETY

the home of the bride in Yuma yes-
 terday afternoon at o'clock It was a very informal affair and was wit messed by the members of the brides family, Clarence Standage brother of the groom, and F. w. Griffen of Tempe, who assisted the groom as best man. The Rev. George Selby of the Yuma Episcopal church read the beautiful Episcopal service which united the young couple. Immediately after the ceremony Mir. Standage and his bride left on the evening train and are expected in Tempe this morning. The bride is a graduate of the normal school and has been teach ing in Yuma for the past season, re- signing her position recently for the more responsible duties of married life. Previous to her graduation from the Normal she was for some years connected with the United States h. dian service in the capacity of teach CT. She enjoys an extensive acquaint- ance throughout the territory and is highly regarded by a large circle of friends. Orrin Standage is one of the most promising and enterprising young men of the south side. He. too IS a Normal graduate and for several years has been the efficient principal of the Alma school In addition to this he has conducted an extensive cattle business with gratifying sue cess. He has built an attractive home between Tempe and Mesa. where he and his bride will make their future home. Mir. Standage is one of the famous Bachelors and is quite prominent in Phoenix social circles. He is at present vice presi- of b.
 
 Probably one of the most pleasant and enjoyable affairs given the past 1 week was the bridge party Wednesday evening, at which Miss Persis Me | Murtrie of Denver was the fair hon. oree. The party was given by Miss 1 Helen Alexander at the home of MT. l and Mrs. John Page on North Fourth l avenue. The pretty Page home was | exceedingly attractive with its decora- | tions of white iris. The prizes for | the highest scores at the game of | bridges were received by Miss Grace | Stacy and Lawrence Holden. Besides | the guest of honor. those present | were Mir. and Mrs. John H. Page. MT. | and Mrs. Lawrence Holden, Mir. and | Mrs. Clarence Stacy Mrs. R. W. Gn- | more, Miss Grace Stacy, Miss Mar guerite Adams, Miss Ruth Jessop. | Miss Abbie Pickrell, Miss Ruth Aims worth, Miss Rose Bell Goldman. Miss Sallie Jacobs, Miss Lucille Shear. Miss Belle Stevens, Miss Helen Alexander. Eugene Goldman, Joseph Shear, Car los Mayer, William Rogers. Keith Pickrell, Captain Mayer, Foster Rock well, David Hanson, William Coleman and MT. Peabody.
 MT. and Mrs John w. Stauffer of Glendale announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Rebecca, to Frank W. Griffen of Tempe. This will come as a surprise to most of | the friends of the young couple, al- though there have been rumors from E Cupid's Bulletin for some little time. Miss Stauffer is well known and liked, both in Phoenix and Tempe. |. She graduated from the Tempe Nor maj with the class of 1906 and since ]. then has been a teacher in the Mo renci public schools, where she has become very popular in social circles of the camp, and has made a host of warm friends who regret to know that she is teaching her last term, albeit they are heartily glad of her new position-to-be. F. w. Griffen familiarly known as Webb" is one of the most promising young men of Tempe. In addition to several other responsible positions he has been the Tempe manager of The Republican for several years and has proven himself an energetic and tactful busi- ness man.
 Mrs. Jacobs gave a delightful whist party Thursday afternoon. Her rooms were artistically arranged and gar f nished with flowers and the accom- panying greenery and presented a pleasant effect. Mrs. Frank Luke was lI the fortunate winner of the first prize 7 with Mrs. Dummel second. Mrs. Mary { Wood was given the consolation. Aft f CT the game a delightful collation. was Z served. Among those enjoying Mrs ; Jacobs hospitality were Mrs. Geo. H r N. Luhrs, Mrs. Beverly Cox, Mrs W. T s. Goldsworthy, Mrs. A. L. Boehmer, , Mrs. c. Scott Mrs. NJ. Sopher, Mrs. I Charles Luke, Mrs. Frank Luke, Mrs ( Mary Woods, Mrs. Jos. Thalheimer, , Mrs Dummel, Mrs. l.. Levy. Mrs. Chase and Mrs. M. Levy of Prescott.
 Friday evening. March 19, in Trin- a ity Episcopal church, Fl Paso. Miss Brookie George. daughter of Henry V George of this city. was united in mar I riage to Bee Goodrich Tarver The F ceremony was quiet, only relatives and e few intimate friends being present. \ Miss George is a sweet, attractive girl, l and is an accomplished musician and \ elocutionist She has hosts of friends ( in Phoenix, having spent the greater ' part of her life here. MT. Tarver is I rising young business man of Fl Paso. and is exceedingly well liked by those who know him. After an ex- 2 tended wedding trip to the City of n Mexico, Vera Cruz and other Mexican F places of interest, MT. and Mrs. Tarver s will return and make their home in } Fl Paso. n Miss Mary Sesson of Flagstaff was | the honored guest Friday evening of a a pleasant hearts party, of which Miss Raima Chalmers was hostess. Among g prize for the highest score was re- those present were Miss Selma Gold berg, Miss Rema Doris, Miss Norma 2 Sweeney, Miss Helen Laird, Miss Eliz- abeth Bennett, Miss Hazel Goldberg. IH.WN A