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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1909

Page

11

Early Week Socials Highlight Montague Gatherings

Mrs Frank Hamp ton and Mrs Hugh Hampton hosted a Tuesday gathering at 578 Linsoua Street with whist and floral decor. Prizes went to Mrs Duryea and Mrs Helen Hoffman. invited guests included dozens of local ladies and several Misses. Other events featured the Salmagundi Club at West Seventh Street, a Tuesday Whist Club, the Fridgy Whist Club, Westminster Guild activities, and planning for next week’s Presbyterian bazaar supporting the YWCA bungalow fund.

Frank Hamptoin Hugh Hampton Jennie U'Ren Linsuo Duryea Helen Hoffman Adah Allen Esther Iren Nancy Peterson Mary Miller Hammond Kays Bingham Harry Keeney Alexander Edis Matlock G. H. Smith Frank Page L. Abrams R. M. Pratt H. Schwering G. W. Smith Ann Whittaker Enoy M. J. Duryea Zeiber P. L. Campbell Williams Martin Klamath Falls R. M. Gilbert H. Hollenbeck Quackenbush

Social events fill week with gatherings and teas

Mr and Mrs Frank Hampton hosted a whist evening with prizes for Mrs Huch Hampton and Mr Preston. Aides and many friends assisted in serving luncheon. Numerous guests and several parties followed with needlework, songs, and Christmas stories, including events hosted by Mrs Henry Schwering and Mrs Claude Gray. A University Glee and Mandolin Club concert drew large crowds at Eugene theatre. The Central Presbyterian societies met at Mrs Heckart’s bungalow to discuss Mexico and Corea with thirty five attendees.

Frank Hampton Huch Hampton Preston Bristow Titus W. Griffin Will Yoran D. E. Yoran Geo. Yoran Goldsmith Elmer Hoberts Tom Gilbert R. S. Bryson J. W. Keys Archie Livermore Link Frank Wetherbee Linn Willoughby Beesle Day R. M. Day Hugh Hampton Purden Vic Hobbs Henry Schwering Mary Allen W. G. Metcalf 5. D. Allen Faubiar Seaiefe Beebe Percy Adams F. KR. Wetherbee Goodenough John Straub Orr University Glee and Eugene I. M. Glen Glee Mandolin Burns Powell Kenneth Frazer George Mallett Home and Foreign Missionary Societies The Central Presbyterian Church W. C. Heckart Mill Street Heckart Calvin Hanna Mexico Corea McClain C. M. Elspass Hanna

Mrs J. Borden Hartman New York Society Leader

New York society figure Mrs J Borden Hartman shows interest in workers, signaling attention from influential social circles to labor matters.

J. Borden Harriman New York Society National Civic Federation J. Borden Hartman

Seventh graders surprise popular teacher at home

Thursday after school the Patterson School seventh graders visited Mrs. Meador at her home. The friendly gathering indicated her popularity with pupils, as December features church bazaars and fairs. A Congregational church display of needlework raised a neat sum.

Patterson School Mrs. Meador Congregational Church

Crown Princess Cecile Now Has Three Sons

Crown Princess Cecile wife of the heir to the German throne is reported to have three sons in the latest royal maternity news. The royal couple's more distant relatives react cautiously as the family strengthens its position within the German imperial line.

Eas Cecile William Tei Germain Mecklenburg

Tete-a-Tete Club Meets at Cockerline Home

Misa Winifred Cockerline hosted an afternoon gathering of the Tete-a-Tete Club at her Mill residence. Attendees enjoyed fellowship and discussion in a cordial, social setting.

Misa Winifred Cockerline Mill Street

Jolly Sixteen Whist Club Hosts Fun Evening

Mr and Mrs Harry Cherry entertained the Jolly Sixteen Whist club last Thursday with Mrs Ed Hanson winning the ladies prize and Mr Otho Roberts the gentleman's. The Hanson couple host next on Sixth Street in two weeks. Mrs Frank McAlister and Mrs Cherry served refreshments. The Young People's Christian Endeavor of Central Presbyterian met at Miss Myrtle Ears home on South Willamette Street Wednesday for a social with music and light refreshments afterward.

Frank Chambers West Seventh Street Salmagundi Club Charles Chambers Louise Yoran P. E. Snodgrass Chambers Westminster Guild The Central Presbyterian Church Mae Horney South Willamette Street Thimble Club L. L. Whitson G. Nettle Alexander Martin Klamath Falls Fred Chambers J. W. Hobbs Bessie Day Whitson Harry Cherry Jolly Sixteen Whist Club Ed Hanson Otho Roberts Sixth Street Frank McAlister Cherry Myrtle Ears Willamette Street Eames

Local Notes from Junction City and Nearby Posts

Born December 2 1909 in Junction City to Mr and Mrs John Smith a son was registered. A car load of fat hogs shipped by J and Flot at 7 percent price prevailing. Cement walk construction at Odd Fellow building began with public inconvenience noted. Mrs Anna M Spencer obtained a divorce from Leland Spencer per Seattle Post-Intelligencer report. W J Lane formerly of Washington arrives to start a jewelry business in the Drugg Coon realty office area.

John Smith J. & Flot Seattle Post-Intelligencer Anna M. Spencer Leland Spencer W. J. Lane Washington Drugg & Coon Times

Cough Remedy Promoted by Dr Shoop Across Drugstores

Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy is advertised as a quick, certain cure for tight or tickling coughs. The ad touts a harmless mountain shrub leaves with soothing healing properties and claims it is safe for even the youngest children, urging mothers to demand Dr Shoop's. Sold by all dealers.

New York Menu Mocking Food From North Pole Feeds Seen

A New York City piece mocks a growing demand for polar fare like blubber soup and pemmican as diners order novelty dishes. Reporters describe the menu, tasting notes, and the chef’s remarks amid a citywide fascination with Arctic cuisine and a new police headquarters at Centre and Grand.

New York Dec Bronx

Preventicn Candy Cold Cure Tablets Claim Four Advantages

Advertises Preventicn as a candy cold cure tablet with four advantages over remedies. Claims no harsh effects, near instant relief, pleasant taste, and 48 tablets per box for 25 cents. Markets as suitable for feverish children and sold by all druggists.

Inter est Sold in Wray and Veltum Auto Co Readied to Wray

Rober Veltum sells the interest in the Wray and Veltum Auto Co to partner Riley Wray and C K Kompp formerly of Kompp livery stables. Veltum will operate alone and take over a garage to be built by B P Ness on Olive street.

Astor Family Search for Nourmatha Missing Yacht Mystery

A vast search was launched for the Nourmatha after it vanished in a West Indian hurricane with John Jacob Astor and his son Vincent aboard. Navy, wireless firms, and New York Yacht Club officials coordinated efforts, following news of Mrs Astor’s divorce suit and heightened public attention.

Navy Department New York Yacht Club John Jacob Astor Colonel Astor Vincent New York Mra Astor Jim

Young logger Paul King killed in Wendling camp accident

Paul King a 21 year old Eugene resident was instantly killed at the Wendling area Hooth Kelly logging camp. He placed a log on another, signaled the donkey to start, and the moving log toppled, crushing him. Coroner Gordon, from Eugene, will investigate and bring the body to Eugene. His mother in Fairmount and his father in the East were notified. several siblings survive. The accident is described as one of those unavoidable lumber camp incidents. King had worked at Wendling for several months.

Paul King Eugene Hooth-Kelly Wend Hing Young King Hie King Gordon Fairmount Sle Nadine

S P Promises New Depot at Roseburg

A Roseburg delegation told J J O'Brien in Portland that Roseburg’s needs be funded in the 1910 Southern Pacific budget. The committee urged rail improvements, noting prior neglect and Albany as favored, and requested continued Roseburg Portland berth allocations to ease congestion.

S. P Roseburg Portland J. J. O'Brien Harriman Ines Northwest Southern Pacific Umpqua Valley Metropolia Tonlaht Ben. Ota William McMurray Threll San Franciao Atter Pointe Roseburge

Veatch visits aged parents during Pacific coast trip

Sam Veatch, a leader in the railroad men’s group on the Pacific coast, visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Veatch at Ovitage Grove while traveling from Portland to San Francisco. He discusses the Northern Pacific switchmen strike, predicting limited spread unless firemen join, plans to winter in California and Arizona, and return to Portland in March.

Sam Veatch H.C. Veatch Ovuitage Grove Thureday Portland San Francisco Northern Pacific Veatch Bakersfield Sos Angeles California Tucson Arizona

Dr Shoop Restorative Aimed at Inside Nerves

Dr Shoop explains that weak stomach heart and kidneys stem from inner nerves and that healing comes by targeting these nerves with Dr Shoop's Restorative. He asserts improvement within a few days and notes druggists widely dispense the remedy.

Shoop Dr. Shoop

Hood County apple grower Vandebilt fights gophers with bottles

An Able apple grower in Hood Hood County uses champagne bottles to plug gopher holes, mixing effort with humor about being a Vanderbilt and suggesting beer bottles might work for others.

Hood Tiger Vandebilt Vanderbilt Tha Eney

Representation of Nicaragua Awaits New York Dispatch

A report describes U S action following diplomatic notes with Nicaragua. Secretary Knox orders the Yorktown to proceed to Corning and Washington to advance U S aims. The letter from Felipe Rodrigues charges Zelaya for alleged U S citizens' torture and execution and signals U S stance on Nicaragua's government.

Washington Ties Roderigues Niaracua Knox Yorktown Magdalegy Sy Corning Wigs Aragon Felipe Rotrigues Legation Nie Tate State Department Weary Zelaya United States Zelaya Ameri

Washington Pec ship Prairie orders Marine crew

A garbled report mentions the ship Washington Pec and Prairie with a detachment of seven hundred marines for Nie On or nearby. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the note implies naval movement and a provisioning or deployment in the afternoon.

Washington Pec Prairie Eervive Nie Raneee Ghia

Change at Hale Implement House in Eugene

Councilman W. Moon sells his stake in the Moon liais implement store at 65 Boat Sinth Street to partner N J Blair. Blair will run the business as Hale Implement House while Moon shifts focus to selling automobiles and Ford agency work in Eugene. Blair is a prominent young businessman expected to keep the Ford market thriving.

W. 5 Moon Lais Implement Store Boat Sinth Street N. J. Blair Hale Implement House Ford Machines Eugene Blala Io Busin

Fancy Prunes Attract South Africa Market Order

W G Allen of the Allen fruit cannery reports a large order for prunes from the Donnerback Fruit Syndicate in South Africa. The deal signals growing South African demand for high grade prunes, with shipments to begin after the plant finishes current stocks. Meanwhile L S Wooley and L F Wooley purchase 80 acres near Eugene to plant 30 acres of pears and cherries, expecting revenue from the orchard in four to five years.

Karth Africa W. G. Allen Allen Fruit Cannery Allen Mr. Allen Donnerback Fruit Syndicate Gimondiam South Africa Californie Equator Thowe J. Co. L. Wooley L. F. Wooley Cottage Grove H. King Eugene Crow Road

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Lila Prosser Eva Allen France Kelly Winifred Kelly Myrtle Kays Winifred Cockerline Eva Burton Pearl Hawthorne Jure Grey Leota Close Elizabeth Howe J. K. Pratt Prank Page J. W Kays L. &. Tidball Abrams Martha and Bernice Schooling H. C. Mahon East Eleventh Street Watson Mrs. Watson Ethel Sharp Presbyterian Church University James Seaney Giddings EF. J. Moore G. W. Dixon D. A. Campbell Carter Godfrey Ann Whiteaker Warren DeLano Belle Keeney Claude Gray Gray Pleasant W. P. Boynton Priscilla Club David Link Chas. Fisher W. C. Barbour W. F. Osburn Nellie Loomis Boynton Holmquist Reed Metcalf Crown Princess Tertain Junction City America Jo Inican Bellevue Dr. Cook North Pole Police Mulberry Street Greene Grand Centre Broome Streets Centre Market Place Centre Street Italian Bureau Petrosini McCafferty Momocclde Bureau Boller Squad Bureau of Information Korouga Reguarry National Civic Congress Henry Clewa Carnegie Hall Metropolitan Temple American Civile Alliance Marquis de Lafayette Vucat I Nicaragia Willian Philad Iphila Panama Naval Nicaragua N. J. Blais Len
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