Elks Ball Gleams At Armory In Purple White Theme
The Elks annual ball at the Armory Friday evening drew a large crowd of Elks and guests. Purple and white streamers, mirrors under the galleries, and a lit Elks head decorated the hall. Misses Grace Bingham Bessie Hendershott and Gladys Wilkins oversaw the punch and music by Hendershott's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Armory
Grace Bingham
Bessie Hendershott
Gladys Wi Ikins
Hendershott
Elka
Elks Royal
Messrs
Frank Armitage
Robert Day
Harry Hobbs
Doctor Weller
Percy Patterson
Her Bingham
Creswell News: McKay boy breaks arm. Ballantyne may relocate
Glenn McKay seven, fractured left arm after a tree fall. Dr George treated the fracture, second arm break in his short life. Thomas Ballantyne of Chicago visited Creswell, may move here after favorable visit with Mrs Henry Olson family. Inez Matlock files for divorce from Joseph F Matlock, alleging repeated choking and beating starting October 1909, with Portland trip on November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
B. S. McKay
George
Thomas Ballantyne
Chicago
Creswell
Ballantyne
Henry Olson
Chronicle
Inez V. Matlock
Circuit Court
Joseph F. Matlock
Portland
Fads and Fashions: Spring Gowns and Cottons
Katherine Mann-Paveant surveys spring fashion from striped madras gowns to guimpes and fitted accessories. She notes knee-deep skirt borders, embroidered bands, and net guimpes, plus cautious advices on laundry costs and practical fabrics like cottons, voile, and batiste for warm weather and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Mann-Paveant
New York
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Severe Rheumatism Report
Robert Wilcox of West Scarboro Maine describes a dramatic 1908 to 1910 recovery from crippling rheumatism after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and related products. He claims arms and legs were deformed, pain ceased after thirty days, then full recovery with 50 pounds gained, urging others to try the remedy under a no cure no pay offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
W. H. Graffurm
Jimbsa
Hoo
Willin
Robert Wilcox
West Scarboro
Maine
Paris gowns reflect American style in delicate trims
Crepe de chine gowns with soutache braiding and tunics appear among Paris dressmaking models. White tub frocks captivate with modern simplicity, as skirts feature side plaits and long hems. Bodices resemble blouses fastened in back, with attached yokes and embroidered details. Ivory linens stand out for porch bridge parties at summer resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Coburg and Vicinity News Highlight Local Assessments
Mr. and Mrs. D Wasson visited Eugene on business while H L Reid and family sought the new motor car in Eugene. Herbert Ven Duyn and Belle attended the new service in Eugene. Carl Hopkins, precinct assessor, reports district taxation reflecting county instructions to assess real estate at cash value. Across Lane county valuations are rising, threatening potential tax disparities if other assessors lag behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wasson
Eugene
H. L. Reid
Aondry
Herbert Ven Duyn
Ainter
Belle
Carl Hopkins
Hopkins
Coburg
Hopking
Lane County
Father of 22 Claims the Championship
Daniel J. Balger of Flushing claims the title of largest family raiser with 22 children, ten boys and twelve girls, noting the expense but value of a large family. The item also mentions Oscar Darling, father of 28, and a Swedish language Portland paper planning a May 1 special edition on Lane County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel J. Balger
Prince Street
Flushing
Oscar Darling
Bolger
Mr. Bulger
Oregon Posten
Portland
Lane County
Minnesota
Administration railroad bill reported to House reforming interstate law
Washington April 1 The administration railroad bill stripped of its original features but still creating a commerce court and regulating railway agreements consolidations rates routes and securities was reported to the house by the committee on Interstate commerce. It would allow preliminary agreements to merge rivals and require court permission, with penalties for officers who approve prohibited stock issues, and enforce a long and short haul clause while prohibiting earnings pooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Administration
House
Committee On
Interstate Commerce
Townsend
Michigan
Cleneral Wickersham
Mann
Ita
House Public Lands Committee
Interior Department
Senate
Commerce Court
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Giant Pear Tree Near Cottage Grove Noted
A Blake County nurseyman named B Mores tended a pear tree on the Phillipe place two miles northwest of the city. The tree stood about six feet in girth two feet above ground and reached 46 feet high. Mores climbed to 22 feet to prune branches and harvested 185 barrels of pears, the fruit valued highly. Local record calls it perhaps the largest pear tree in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Mores
Phillipe Place
Mr. Mores
Died George Thompson Silk Creek Valley Farmer
George Thompson a prominent farmer of Silk Creek valley died at his farm home six miles west of Cottage Grove on March 26 1919 at age 71 years 1 month 9 days He was born in Sweden February 7 1839 and arrived in America at age 14 living in New York City before moving to Baltimore There he became a charter member of Washington Lodge No 1 I.O.C. F He worked as a sailor during his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
Silk Creek Valley
Cottage Grove
Mr. Thompson
Sweden
America
New York City
Baltimore
Washington Lodge
Road Work Begun on Eugene Springfield Route in Lane County
Lane County Court started building the model road between Eugene and Springfield. John McElroy from Portland, hired to supervise, directed a crew at the waxon bridge approach. The project aims to complete by early summer with emphasis on flood‑prone sections to prevent washouts along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Springfield
John McElroy
Portland
Waxon
Hugene
Mobboy
H. E B. Chapman
Multnomah County
Lane County
Willamette Valley Grant Linked to Minnesota Syndicate
Colonel Wood states a Minnesota capitalists syndicate has optioned the 790,000 acre Willamette Valley Cascade Mountain Wagon Road grant with a $100,000 payment, valid until May 1, while distancing plans from James J. Hill and the Great Northern. He asserts the Bolsee & Western railroad is not for sale and favors cooperation among lines through Malheur Pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel C. BE
Wood
Tie
Oregonan
Willamette Valley
Cascade Mountai
Minnesota
J. C. Wood
W. P. Davidson
A. C. Robertson
John E. Burchard
Oad Se
James J. Will
Great Northern Railroad
Bolsne & Western Railroad
C. E
Woest
Heise & Western Hill Line
Bole & Western
Malheur Canyon
Mr. Hill
Malheur Pass
Burchard
Davidson
Robertson
Bolus & Western
Bolsee & Wesern
Banker Moore Acquitted by Jury in Oregon Case
Portland April 2. W. ff Moore was acquitted yesterday afternoon. The verdict cleared him of the main charge but included a jury rebuke for guilty knowledge and participation in dishonest acts at the Oregon Trust & Savings Bank. The trial lasted two weeks and jurors had been out over four hours before delivering not guilty. The district attorney announced Moore would be tried again on related indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Or
W. Ff
Moore
Oregon Trust & Savings Bank
Dfatriet Atthe Conner
Leanne
Amar
Circuit Court
McGees Baby Elixir Promises Quick Weight Gain
An old advertisement claims McGees Baby Elixir helps a baby gain weight, aids digestion, relieves fretful fullness, and soothes teething aches. Priced at 25¢ and 5¢, it is sold by Dillon Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Drug Co
Walton estate property valued at twenty five thousand dollars
The J. J. Walton estate has been appraised at 25010 by M ivarverud J Craw and A F B Ed brown, appointed by the court. The Walton block on Willamette street is appraised at 16000, four acres of land and a home valued at 6000, timber land, and 600 shares of Osburn Company stock among personal property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Walton
Mivarverud
J. Craw
A. F B. Edbrown
Perea
Fiee Pure
Walton
Willamette Street
Osburn Company
Dr Shoop Restorative Aimed at Nerve Control
Dr Shoop argues that weak organs stem from faulty internal nerves and that his Restorative treats the cause by strengthening the controlling nerves of the stomach heart and kidneys. Druggists widely endorse it and suggest a few days use will bring improvement. The Cool Day Gana and Electria Co plans a million-dollar electric plant upgrade with new equipment and gas machinery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
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Magladry
Mra Buoy
J. W. Buoy
I.1h. Bingham
P. K. Hammond
Seth Laraway
Long
Frank Martin
E. E. Mink
Geo. McMorran
J. L. Page
E. Siggine
S. S. Spencer
L. B. Tidball
Stephen Tinker
H. A. Trump
Jennie A.ren
Aloha Club
J. H. Bingham
Washington Street
J. W. Hobbs
W. F. Prentice
Fanny Nelson
Misa Grace Bingham
Bingham
10Th Street
D. C. Hemenway
Miss Nellie Hemenway
Chi Omegas House
Priscilla Club
J. W. Woodruff
West 10Th Street
Chas. A. Hardy
Hame
W. 5Th Street
Hardy
Lawrence Harris
Bogart
J. W. Shumate
Lucy Abrams
Shumate
Sid Smith
T. B. Luckey
Spencer
J. F. Titus
Archie Livermore
West 7Th Street
Aml
Darwin Yoran
Elma Hendricks Sagictec
Livermore
Amy Dr
J. T. Nicklin
F. L. C.amber
Wessup
Elma Hendricks
Miss Dunn
Mertie Auten
Celia Newman
Vera Auten
Luelle Dunn
Luelle Abrams
Jessup
Salem
L. T. Harris
A. E. Jepp
Julius Goldsmith
Hid
C. A. Burden
Ray Goodrich
H. A. Dunbar
R. 8. Smith
F. W. Osburn
J. W. Seavey
W. W. Brown
J. M. Pipes
Alton Hampton
Chas. N. Chambers
F. E. Dunn
Psi Alpha
Chi Omega
13Th and
Mill Street
Oregon
Lucila Wilkins
Louise Gray
E. Thrall
H. D. Sheldon
Roy Goodrich
P. E. Snodgrass
Botha Dorris
Thimble
W. C. Yoran
Westhis
West 9Th Street
Yoran
Elizabeth Yoran
Lucile Yoran
Alexander Martin
Klamath Falls
Cora Linn
Jacksonville
Libble Yoran
F. Dillard
C. C. Gray
Helmetta Club
Ferry Street
L. M. Hall
Furnish
Pythian Sisters
Brownsville
Howtesses
Creswell News
United States
Old Grace Church
Broadway
East Tenth Street
Coburg and Vicinity
Jouay R
Hrodel County Road
Hill
Boise & Western
Hanson
East Ninth Street
Crain
Madame Dean
United Medical CO
Mon
Lancaster, Pa
Wol DeLana
Woodatid
Clarke & CO
Portland, Oregon
Chichester
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