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Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1908

Page

11

Mrs Hammond Hosts Whist With Chicago Guest

Saturday afternoon Mrs P K Hammond entertained at whist in honor of Mrs Nelson of Chicago De Nerous refreshments served by the hostess assisted by Mrs M L York Guests included Mrs Nelson Mrs Sladden Miss Beulah Sladden Mrs Trump Mrs Bogart Mrs Titus Mrs McMorran Mrs Frank Page Mrs Lilley Mrs Quackenbush Mrs Prentice Mrs J H Bingham and Mrs York Thursday afternoon Miss Veda Quackenbush entertained a few.

P. K. Hammond Nelson Chicago M. L. York Sladden Beulah Sladden Trump Bogart Titus McMorran Frank Page Lilley Quackenbush Prentice J. H. Bingham York Aloha Club Whitson Veda Quackenbush Hammond Shelley G. N. Frazer Lischen Miller Shafer Nettie Emma Chase Dr. Mather Ingham Pink Maurer Evelyn Bristow Leone Griffin Beatrice Buoy Opal Jarvis DeEtta Ingham

Social club teas and meetings honor Mrs Tidball and others

South Willamette street gatherings feature whist prizes for Mrs Tidball and Miss Schwarzechild, plus a sequence of August events at Aloha Club, Ladies Aid, coffee luncheon, and Missionary Society picnic. Guests include Mrs Whiton Mrs Hammon Mrs Quackenbush and Mrs Pratt. Oregon University president P L Campbell and Mrs Church marriage noted in Eugene society taps.

the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Mrs. Hanna Eugene P. L. Campbell University of Oregon

Social notes and wedding travels from Western Pennsylvanian gossip

The column records a daytime whist prize distribution with Miss Ina Watkins winning first and Miss Emma Travis second, names several invited guests and attendees, notes a Portland trip for wedding festivities of Miss Alice Hretherton and Mr Clifford Brown, and mentions gatherings at the homes of Mrs. Lischen Miller and the Hudson household with dancing, refreshments, and social chatter. It closes with a rustic advertisement for Hickory Bark Cough Remedy sold by Red Cross Drug Company and dealers.

Beulah Sladden Ina Watkins Emma Travis Ethel Evans France Kelly Eda Hazel Humphrey Lacree Leone Kays Norma Hendricks Rosalla Therese Friendly Portland Alice Hretherton Clifford Brown Kays Ella Doble Rosalie Nortonia Pennsylvania Red Cross Drug Company

Show Shop in Coburg opens first class shoe shop

Coburg announces the opening of E. P. Shinn Show Shop offering first class footwear. All work guaranteed and customers invited to bring in job work for completion.

Coburg E. P. Shinn D&wtt

Pitchers Quit. Broad View of 1908 Baseball News

Pitcher Doescher quit in Cincinnati while Jimmy Ryan resigns from Montgomery. Brooklyn fans wish for a full season against St. Louis as Philadelphia and Chicago clubs show strength. The Indians face criticism over grounds and form, Honus Wagner tipped as NL heavy hitter, McCloskey struggles to develop talent, and Cy Young portrait on display in Boston.

Doescher Cincinnati Jimmy Ryan Chicago Montgomery Brooklyn Superbas St. Louis Nationals Aswell Billy Murray Philadelphia Nationals Quakers New York Americans Farre Cleveland Lieves Honus Wagner Mike Honus McCloskey New York Garry Hermann Cy" Young Boston Journal Albert R. Thayer Journal Art Staff Jake Beckley Tom McCarthy Tom Boston

Blind Spotter in Jam at Roseburg

Jeff Charlies J. Thompson was arraigned before Recorder Or core on drunkenness after arriving from Eugene. He claimed to work as a temperance spotter and planned to test a bootlegger, then hand evidence to police. Thompson faces an eight day period of “spotting” on Roseburg streets in lieu of a $15 fine.

Lam Jeff Charlies J. Thompson Orcore Thompson Roseburg Eugene Palm Temperance Toompeon Moeeburg Review

DoeWitt's Little Early Risers Liver Pills

Advertisers claim DoeWitt's pills are safe easy pleasant and sure with Nittle liver formula. Sold by all druggists in the period ad promoting a patent remedy.

DoeWitt

Fashions shift to Mohair Motor Coats and Borders

New York August reports a move away from pongee dust coats toward mohair and serge motor coats valued for shape retention and dust shedding. The piece notes matching accessories including panama hats and veils, while outlining current border trims and colorful foulards for hot weather dresses. It also covers jewelry trends with copper and horn, mother of pearl, and baroque pearls, plus bold daytime necklaces and diadems.

New York Itn Anime Picited

Mirage fabric dazzles in tailored costumes says Florence Fairbanks

A new material titled Mirage appears this season, celebrated for its brilliant effect resembling a supple mirror. Its surface shows tiny imperfections like Oriental silks from Japan and China, and it comes in multiple colors.

Japan China Florence Fairbanks

Passenger Depot Opens at Last in Local Rail Yard

The passenger department of the Southern Pacific depot began moving to the new brick building from the old wooden structure this afternoon and will be fully patalised in the new facility by tomorrow morning. Telegraph instruments were being installed this morning as part of the upgrade.

Southern Pacific Telegraph Leming

Public Building Adds Comfort with New Room Enclosure

A newly completed wraparound room around the lobby area provides sanitary seating and improved comfort. The baggage room will relieve congestion felt in the present building.

Ing Icket Bagaage

Another Giant Cherry Tree in Lane County

A reader in Junction City reports a Lane County cherry tree near the Coast Fork bridge on the J. D. West farm three miles east of Goshen. The tree measures 32 inches at ground level, with limbs starting eight feet six inches up, a spread of 48 feet in both directions, and was measured by owner J. D. West. A visitor named James Calvert noted the measurement.

Oregonian Junction City Yamhill County Lane County Goshen Coast Fork Bridge J. D. West James Calvert

Kelsay vows ample water supply for Mt Scott district

Eugene Oregon builder B 8 Kelsay seeks a water and gas franchise for Mt Scott. He has engaged Gronua h & Bilyeu to study the project and promises a pure wholesome water supply at Portland level cost with ample fire protection. If granted, the district would gain a first class plant soon.

Kelsay Eugene Mt. Scott Gronuah Portland Journal

Sommerville Dies in Los Angeles Mystery Shocks Eugene Friends

Mac L Sommerville, once of Eugene, died in Los Angeles after years there in wholesale liquor business. A telegram confirmed the death with few details, and Mrs B E McClanahan planned to depart Los Angeles for Eugene, expected Sunday. Sommerville was a Oregon native with broad state-wide ties, and his wife Miss Stevens died in Los Angeles weeks earlier.

Daily Guard Eugene Mac L. Sommerville Los Angeles B. E. McClanahan Sommerville Stevens Oregon

Test Ride for Officers of Army

Twenty five officers at the Presidio will start a ninety mile ride to test endurance under War Department orders. Starting at 7 am they ride thirty miles to Palo Alto completing day one and camp there overnight. Day two covers seventeen miles toward San Jose then returns to Palo Alto for a second night. Day three they ride back directly to the Presidio.

San Francisco Presidio War Department Marion P. Maite Palo Alto San Jose Palo Altu

Married in Linn County wedding of Bessie Winkley and Samuel Hamby

On Wednesday evening August 1 in Linn County, Miss Bessie Winkley and Dr. Samuel M Hamby of Portland were married by Rev. S A Douglas. The private ceremony at the Winkley home was followed by a wedding dinner. The couple left Albany for their home. Dr. Hamby, a former Roseburg neighbor, practiced medicine and Miss Winkley, formerly of Eugene, Portland clerk for Meier Frank.

Mirs John Winkley Linncounty Samuel M. Hamby Portland Bessie Winkley A. Douglas

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. K. Pratt Willamette Street Holton Hamble and Arthur Quackenbush Ladies’ Aid Society of the Methodist Church W. L. Cheshire George Yoran Star Jepp L. E. Tidball L. R. Edmunson C. O. Hudson Bangs’ Park Colorado Nobody's Magazine Sporting News Naps Cap Chance Cubs Detroit Tigers Indianapolis Indians Mike Donlin Giants Samuel New York Herald Jam poNn J. E. Sullivan London Mag Summerville Nobody’s Magazine Duardas Hoyt Chemical CO Micro Dr. T. Felix Paure T. Hopkins Gounaue
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