Wedding of Miss Jennie Wetherbee and Mr William Dill
Miss Jennie Wetherbee married Mr William Dill at Central Presbyterian Church on Tuesday November 24 with about sixty guests. Rev Mount performed the ring ceremony, Beatrice Wetherbee served as a bridesmaid, and the couple left for a short trip after a reception at the bride’s home. The report notes elaborate church decorations, a pink white and green dining room, and a post ceremony train ride. The article also recaps local society events including card parties hosted by Mrs L K Yoran, with prizes won by Mrs Robert Gross and Mr M C Harris, plus social gatherings at various homes and the Women’s Patriotic League and Methodist groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Wetherbee
William Dill
Central Presbyterian Church
Mount
Dan Lewis
Giles Johnson
Astoria
McClain
Griex
Cosby Ollatrap
Beatrice Wetherbee
Dil
Clarence Steele
Beatrice Weherbee
Mia
Mra
1. K. Yoran
West Eighth Street
P. BE. Snodgrass
Frank Hampton
J. W. Kays
Lulu Gilstrap
Libby
Louise Yoran
G. D. Linn
C. C. Willoughby
Frank Wetherbee
Julius Goldsmith
Alton Hampton
H. A. Trump
Frank Page
Thanksgiving dances and a pretty home wedding noted
Social events fill the week as Eugene High hosts visiting Portland teams with a reception and informal dance. Mrs. Hardy Howard entertains Mrs. J. L. Hembree in Working Flat. A Thanksgiving night party features games and refreshments. A wedding at Hon. C. W. Washburne’s Junctin City home unites Mrs. Emma Washburne Butler and W W Crawford with Rev. T. H. Downs officiating. Crawford from Albany, a respected businessman, joins Linn county friends in Lane county nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene High School
Portland
Hardy Howard
J. L. Hembree
Lawrence Street
C. W. Washburne
Junctin City
Emma Washburne
Butler
W. W. Crawford
T. H. Downs
Washburne
Crawford
Albany
Linn County
Lane County
Miners Pay High Tribute to Dead Priest
In Shenandoah on November 27 Rev HH F O Reilly longtime rector of the Catholic Church of the Annunciation was honored at his funeral. Twenty five collieries with over 16 000 workers paused to pay respects as schools and businesses closed. More than two hundred priests attended before the body was taken to Philadelphia with fifteen hundred mourners. Father O Reilly promoted peace and law during the Molly Maguire era and coal strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenindoah
HH. F. O'Reilly
Shenandoah
Philadelphia
Father O'Verily Burion
Molly McGuire
Cafe Manager Murdered Near Home in Seattle
Seattle police report Nueh Mahon, manager of the American Cafe, found murdered in the front yard beside his home. He suffered a battered face, a fractured skull, and a severed finger from which a $400 diamond was taken. A $200 watch vanished and his pockets emptied. investigators believe a robbery occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Nueh Mahon
Yegamen
Herman Billers Mother Dies in Cleveland
Cleveland November 27 Mrs Barbara Biller mother of Herman Biller died today after a long illness at her home in Cleveland. Funeral arrangements were pending with the family expressing gratitude for support from relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Barbara
Death of Hillek Mother of Herman Billek in Chicago
Hillek, mother of Herman Billek, died at her home in Chicago today from heart trouble and dropsy. She fainted after receiving a farewell letter from her son on Wednesday and remained unconscious for several hours.
Death of Rillek’s mother shocks city reader
Chicago on November 27 reports Rillek deeply affected by his mother’s death. A letter dated Wednesday arrived from her expressing belief in his innocence and enclosing two dollars as the last aid she could provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rillek
First Member of New Cabinet Named
New York reports on November 27 that the Associated Press is authorized to announce the appointment of the first member to the new cabinet. Details remain limited as officials confirm the selection but withhold confirmation of the individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Associated Press
Hitchcock Named Postmaster General in Taft Cabinet
Frank H. Hitchcock has been offered and accepted the role of postmaster general. This marks Taft's first cabinet appointment for the incoming president-elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nounce
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Plus Remedy Note
A historical medical advertisement touts DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Plus as unequaled for weak back back ache bladder inflammation and rheumatic pains with antiseptic action. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Luncheon Hosts Attended by Prominent Portland Guests
A refined luncheon was hosted with Mrs Hembree and Mrs K Smith assisting. Attendees included Mrs J L Hembree of Portland, Mrs EK K Wilson of Dixon California, Miss Jule Severson of Mapleton Minnesota, Miss Mabel Williams of Santa Barbara California, Mrs Carl Thompson of Seattle, and Prof C R Thompson of Spokane among others. Mr and Mrs Will Platts were noted entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hembree
K. Smith
J. L. Hembree
Portland
EK. K. Wilson
Dixon, Cal
Jule Severson
Mapleton
Minn
Mabel Williams
Santa Barbara
Cal
Carl Thompson
Seattle
O. A. Campbell
Wm. J. Bushnell
Leone Jenkins
Steinheil Case Stirs Paris Capital in Murder Probe
Paris, Nov 27. Mme Steinheil is arrested on charges of abetting the murder of her stepmother, amid a churning press campaign and claims of hysteria. Following a May confession, police took Wolff into custody as the mystery widens. Officials face renewed scrutiny as disclosures are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Madame Jupy
M. Leydette
Andreuid
Mme, Steinkell
Mme. Steinhelt
Mme. Jupy
Wolff
Steinheft
Republic
Mme
Steinheil
Watched Pitty Years Cure All Ailments
A. F. Hardy of Fast Wilton Maine praises Buecklen's Arica Salve noting it cured sores ulcers burns and saved doctor bills after fifteen years of use. The product sells for 25 cents at W A Kuykedall's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buecklen
A. F. Hardy
Wilton
Maine
W. A. Kuykedall
FADS AND FASHIONS Guide for Wardrobe Value
New York fashion note says modern frocks offer grace when well made and worn but require careful planning for ordinary incomes. The safe path lies between ultra new styles and out dated looks, aiming for a frock that reads as this year’s vintage without extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guard
New York
Style changes press modest wardrobes for women in fashion
The text notes women with moderate means should avoid extravagance as radical fashion shifts loom. Tailored street costumes now offer more variety and individual style within familiar lines. Despite changes, many suits retain simplicity, while others gain coquettish details. The well dressed woman needs at least two street suits and the season highlights include popular ready made blouses, especially white ones.
Halliehorst Residence Named for Mrs Elkins
Halliehorst near Elkins West Virginia is a grand country home named after Mrs Elkins, formerly Miss Hallie Davia before her marriage to Mr Elaina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Elkins
Duke of the
Abruzzi
Fikins
Purifying Blood to Fight Scrofula in Childhood
Scrofula may persist through childhood with slow development and small disturbances such as dyspepsia and catarrh before eruptions sores or swelling occur. The text promotes a great blood purifying remedy to remove the ailment.
Fashionable blouses and muffs in a brisk season
The article reviews fashionable blouses in fine nets and silks, detailing embroidery, oversleeves, and color matching. It notes pricey yet worthwhile handmade quality, describes new fur muff designs and a reversible rug muff, and previews the Spring Collar fur accessory with a spring steel rib for throat snugness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Revival of Yen Era Fashion Notes and Tailoring Tips
Fliren Sten outlines classic stylng for a post revival era with tailored coats and skirt fronts. The piece details waist emphasis via girdles, draped girdles, and exaggerated pocket laps on fall coats, plus fabric yardages and skirt gore counts for two widths, aiding the average shopper.
Stanley Ketchel Regains World Middleweight Title
Stanley Ketchel of Grand Rapids Michigan regains the world middleweight championship by KOing Billy Papke in the 11th round in San Francisco on Nov 26. Ketchel dominated the fight with precise lefts and rights and remained in control throughout, even when a brief tumble occurred ringside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Grand Rapids
Mich
Billy Papke
Illinoia Thunderbolt
Ketchel
Activity at Blue River mines increases with Lucky Boy reopening
W G Nesmith, longtime watchman at Treasure mine, reports resumed work at Lucky Boy with a substantial crew and aims to run the mine and 40 stamp mill at full capacity soon. A new four to five stamp mill is being installed at Cindella, owned by Brownsville and Halsey interests. Nesmith notes eight inches of snow on mountain summits, good fall weather, and sunny valleys despite valley fogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Nesmith
Treasure
Blue River District
Salem
Lucky Boy
Cindella
Brownsville
Halsey
Nesmith
Hillis and James Wed in Eugene on November 25 1908
Fred Hillis and Miss Daisy James were married in Eugene on November 25 1908 with Rev. R G Callison officiating. They are now in Portland on a short honeymoon and will return soon to reside in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Fred Hillis
Daisy James
R. G. Callison
Portland
Florence Fairbanks Popularity Rising
Florence Fairbanks shows growing public appeal as observers note increasing attention and favorable sentiment surrounding her appearances and activities.
General LeConte Turns Up Alive in Haiti Rescue
Port au Prince reports General LeConte alive after being reported killed by revolutionists at Jeremie. He escaped in a rowboat with four officers and two sailors, three days at sea without provisions, landing at Petit Gouve. He says the claim that three men were executed on his orders at Jeremie is unfounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Au Prince
Albany Club Endorses Smelter for Gold Creek Plan
The Albany Commercial Club enthusiastically endorsed the proposal to erect a large smelter for the Gold Creek mining district in the North Santiam country. Paul T. Gadsden of Portland and a committee presented a report and the plan was adopted at the meeting held November 26 in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Or
Albany Commercial Club
Wilson-Gadsden Compass
Portland
Gold Creek
Santiam
Paul T. Gadsden
Advertised Letters List November Two Percent 1908
A dated notice lists names of residents and initials for unclaimed mail. Names include Anderson Edward Browning Burke Coffey Cransboy E O Ewers Farmer Oliver Fisher Frost Haga Harley Hibbard Hickson Hixon Horner Horton Hyde Jefferson Keller Jvssie Lakken Machen Page Pollett Rowley Shall Smith Stein Stokes Taylor Turpin Vandenbare Wallace West Lambert and others issued at Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Edward Browning
Burke
Frank. Coffey
Henry Cransboy
Ewers
K. Farmer
Oliver. Fisher
Sarah A. Frost
Isie. Haga
G. C. Harley
Lewis Hibbard
Hickson
Jack M Hixon
S. F. Horner
Vera Horton
EB. J. Hyde
Harry Jefferson
Keller
Misa
Jvssie
Lakken
Peer J. Machen
John Page
H. P Pollett
Stephen. Rowley
F. Shall
Charles. Smith
Clarence Stein
Roy
Stokes
Carrie. Taylor
T. Turpin
J. P Vandenbare
C. Wallace
Perry West Lambertest
Morris
Page
Stomach Relief Ad Claims Quick Help From Cure Form
An old advertisement promises fast stomach relief with a pill marketed as a cure. It targets general readers and urges trying the product today, noting it is not sold by druggists. The copy emphasizes ease and immediate benefit without providing medical details.
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Sovets
Darwin Bristow
J. M. Williams
W. W. Brown
W. C Yoran
George Yoran
W. G. Allen
W. F. Osburn
R. MacMurphey
M. Day
Bessie Day
Lola Howe
Nell Murphy
Eva Burton
Robert Gross
M. C. Harris
Elmer Roberts
B. Roberts
Romeo Gilbert
Bryson
G. W. Griffin
Drew Griffin
Harry Keeney
Harry Schwering
W. H. Alexander
D. Matlock
F A. Bean
H. ©. Harris
Claude Gray
Lloyd Bellman
Hugh Kay
Ed. Hanson
Wil Branstetter
J. Kelser Pratt
South Willamette Street
Lee Travis
Carl Travis
Minnele Munday
One Travis
Women's Patriotic League
J. N. Frazier
Fifth Street
W. L. Gordon
Frazier
Charles Littlefield
Hamilton
Methodist Aid Society
Methodist Paranuage
Trimble
J. Keiser Pratt
Minnie Mundy
Guy Metcalf
John Buoy
The
Methodist League
Colvin
Eleventh Street
Herman Biller
Billek
Katherine Pikins
Mrs
Will Platts
Steinheil Gase
French Republic
Count OF
Turin
Patricia of Connaight
Edward
Miss Elkins
Hood
Fliren Sten
Blue River
Leconte
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