Arizona republican., 1910-09-15
SENTENCED
 FOR LIFE
  Paramount Issue Cu|mindted in Marriage CUPID BUSY REGARDLESS
Three Well Known Couples
 Join Hands for Better or for Worse-Mr. and Mrs. Davis Off for Los An geles- Others to Prescott.
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Regardless of the recent political eX- citmenet no less than six Mesa resi- dents have not been derelict to the entreaties of cupid and have willingly taken upon themselves the responsi- bilities of the nuptial contract. While their neighbOrs have been discussing the political issues they have had in mind a paramount issue a more ma terial issue eliminating in the impos- ing upon them of a sentence for life.
 Miss Mary Barkley, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank Barkley. was unit ed in marriage yesterday by the Rev C. S Maddox at the home of the brides parents to Siegel Davis. The happy young couple will spend their honey moon in Los Angeles and return in a few days and make their home on the Davis ranch in a home which has re- gently been fitted up by the groom.
 The bride is one of the most popular young ladies of the section south of town. She has grown to womanhOod in Mesa and vicinity and is a general favorite. She is a devout worker in the Baptist church and carries with her into a home of her own Christ an character and the necessary attribute tO the making of a successful helpmeet The groom is one of the well-known substantial young ranchers of the Mesa section. He, in his choice of a wife has proven his ability in matters where good judgment is demanded.
 The wedding ceremony was wit messed by the relatives and only a few of the most intimate friends of the fK,ar ffag l.4f af of town relatives from Tucson and Phoenix were present.
 A shower was given the bride Tues day in honor of her marriage and many useful presents were given. Those pres ent were the Misses Mamie Stilwell Ella Boomer. Helen Mumfor1. Blanch Mumford, Myrtle Roe. VOna Davis Jessie Trinkle. Pansy Ellison, Eula smith, Nancy Smith. Viva Villman, FL sic Villmman. Mary Butler, Barthena COffman. Pearl Amos, Jessie Mackle- waine, Lee Macklewaine. Chloe Hoff- man, Edith Wallace, Annie Wallace Viola Bullock and Miss Isaac.
 The wedding ceremony was followed yesterday by a sumptuous luncheon and many presents bespeaking the high esteem in which the young people were held were given.
 Miss Emma Johnson and Charles Lewis were married at the home of the groom's parents. MT. and Mrs. Ed Lewis. of Alma precinct. Tuesday even ing by Bishop Edgar Hunsaker of the Alma ward. The ceremony was pro nounced surrounded by a number of the relatives and intimate friends. The contracting parties come from the old est and most highly respected families of this section of the valley. The groom is one of the successful ranchers of the Alma section. Immediately after the ceremony refreshments were served, while the hearty and sincere congratulations and best wishes were bestowed upon the happy young peo- pie.
 Mrs. w. w. Walker and F. s. Bannis- ter were quietly married at the home of Bishop Horne of the Mesa ward Tuesday evening Mrs. Bannister is a resident of the school section south east of Mesa while her husband has been a resident of that section for some time. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only a few friends. The bride and groom will spend their honeymoon in Prescott, after which they will return to this place, where they will continue to make their home.
 The Republican joins the many friends of the newlyweds in extending congratulations and best wishes that their lives may be clouded just enough so that they will appreciate the sun shine