Social Club Teas and Card Parties Amid Busy Week
Mrs Harrie hosted a Wednesday soiree with Looms and Loomis winning trophies and a supper by Harris and Miss Grace Meredith. Guests included Mrs General McMorran and many others. Thimble Club luncheon followed by visits. Priscilla Club met Thursday afternoon for needlework and refreshments. Evening Whist Club on East Eleventh featured prizes for Mrs McMurran and Mrs Tromp, with Mrs Goldsmith assisting. A surprise social honored Mrs Adaline Church and several friends gathered. Monday afternoon Mrs Frank Chambers hosted a casual reunion with a fancy-work session and luncheon. The Thursday Afternoon Club charity bell was set for the armory tonight. High school danced after Eugene Bale basketball game.
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Laura Harrie
Looms
Studley
Harris
Grace Meredith
Gen. McMorran
M. J. Duryea
O. Potter
Albert Gelser
Darwin Bristow
J. W @dey
M. F. Grigg
Russell Welch
Wm. Preston
Frank Page
C. &. Loomis
H. Stadley
Henry Tromy
B.D. Head
W. C. Barbour
W. Prentice
E. E. Mink
F. Ro Wetherbes
Brown
Mere
Percy Adams
Mra. Adams
and Livermore
Julius Goldsmith
East Eleventh Street
McMurran
Tromp
Frank Chambers
Fads and Fashions Show a Changing New York Style
Florence Fairbanks reports on New York fashion in February, noting transitions toward several new silhouettes. Ultra clinging princess shapes, draped gowns, shorter skirts, long sleeves, and slim lines dominate, with empire waists and Directoire influences under consideration.
Legislature Extends Forty Day Session With Key Debates
The legislature moves through a full forty day session with visiting committees named by Speaker McArthur. Lane county delegates Rean and Calkins gain assignments to penitentiary and fire inquiry respectively. Bills on river shipping, school term lengths, and convict labor at the state fair advance, while interurban streetcars face toilet mandates and telephone carriers face common carrier status. A $26,000 state fish hatchery appropriation passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knean
Calkins
McArthur
House
Lane County
Hawley
Brooke
Brandon
Konebreke
Kellaher
Senate
Beach
Belong & Corporation
Norton
State Board of Agriculture
Smith
Umatilla
Columbia River
Lucky Baldwin Still Very Sick in Grave Condition
Feb 0 Lucky Rakieio and Lee Ateels report Lucky Baldwin remains seriously ill with grave prospects. Dr Boalefe mourns the death of a valued gray mare yesterday or today, reflecting a somber local update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Baldwin
Lee Ateels
Dr. Boalefe
Residence Burns Near Harrisburg
Harrisburg Oregon Feb 5 The residence of J C Rabin a prominent Galloway stock man was destroyed by fire early the morning None of the occupants were awake and it is supposed the fire started from an exploding lamp Practically all contents on the lower floors were saved
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg, Or
J. C. Rabin
Governor of Montana Accused of Big Graft
Helena February 4 sensational testimony before a legislature inquiry alleges former Governor Joseph Toole sought funds tied to land transfers. Witness W A Prodger cited a $10000 graft claim, while General Superintendent McRae denied making such statements. Toole and board members denied illegal consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Joseph K. Toole
W. A. Prodger
Ballspell
McRae
Northwestern Lumber Co
Toole
No Emergency For Race Track Gambling Bill
Olympia February 4 The house and senate expunged yesterday's journal record of the antirace track bill passage and today the bill stands passed by the senate without the emergency clause and by the house with the emergency clause. The law will not be operative until June Set. Also a testimonial from J A Stone of Kemp Texas describes Dr King s New Discovery restoring health after a stubborn cold and cough with a 130 to 178 pound weight gain. product advertised with price 50c and 1.00 and trial bottle free.
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Mahone
Portland
Willamette
Columbia Rivers
McCue
School Pmn
Matteberg
Marion
Hawley
Senate
Eaton
Committee On Education
Hhe
Olympia
House
J. A. Stone
Kemp
Tex
Dr. King
W. A. Kuykendall
Kodol for Indigestion Promises Easy Stomach Work
An advertisement claims Kodol for Dyspepsia and Indigestion aids digestion by letting the stomach do its ordinary work. It suggests taking a littleodol occasionally to prevent indigestion and stomach trouble. Bold by all druggists.
Indictments in Muskogee townsite land frauds
The federal grand jury in Muskogee returns indictments against Governor Chas N. Haskell Clarence W. Turner Walter R. Eaton William T. Hutchins Albert English and Frederick B. Governor of Oklahoma for alleged fraud in Indian townsite land dealings.
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Muskogee
Federal Grand Jury
Governor Chas
N. Haskell
Clarence W. Turner
Walter R. Eaton
Wm. T. Hutchins
Albert English
Frederick B
Oklahoma
Severs and Hill in alleged conspiracy scandal
Sixty leading business men met early today chaired by Mayor Martin to back the indicted Severs and Jesse Hill amid a campaign sensation. Hearst charges Governor Haskell with involvement, and Herman Ridder is named treasurer for the Democratic campaign fund. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills advertised as remedies.
Higgins Celebrate Golden Wedding in East Eugene
Mr and Mrs Isaac Higgins mark their 50th wedding anniversary at home in East Eugene on February 3. Married in Carroll County Iowa February 3 1869 they moved via California to Oregon in 1890 settling in Lost Valley Lane County Later relocating to East Eugene Their family includes eleven children seven living in Lane County with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Attendees enjoyed a reception with a large spread and many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Eugene
Isaac Higgins
Russian candy vendor arrested amid LA school scare
Samuel Bernick a Russian candy vendor was arrested and detained in a county hospital after his arrest for selling candy to Los Angeles public school pupils for over a year. Officials say his leprosy is in an advanced stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Samuel Bernick
Elliott Unveils Big Hill Road Plans for Vancouver
Howard Elliott president of the Northern Pacific arrives in Vancouver to outline major projects including multi million dollar terminals a joint Northern Pacific Great Northern passenger depot and several line extensions. He envisions linking Vancouver and Galveston by jointly owned lines turning the coast port into a cotton goods hub for Orient shipments and hints at Hill lines extending south through Oregon and California.
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Vancouver
B. C
Howard Elliott
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Galveston
Texas
Pacific Coast
Orient
Hill
Oregon
California
Oregon Electric Railway
Salem
Cottage Grove May Have A Band
Cottage Grove considers forming a first class band after the Fourth Regiment’s military unit was dropped. About fifteen members met at city hall to organize practice, with Armand Wynne elected president and a leader to be secured. Miss Margaret Veatch visited Curtis Veatch and family. Wayne Veatch ill with pneumonia. R M Cline bought Hanna Cline confectionery interest and now runs the business in Western Oregon. Mrs W H Luckey visits daughter Nora Kauffman in Salem.
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Cottage Grove
Armand Wynne
E. J. Kirkman
Walla Walla
R. M. Cline
Hannah Cline
Hanna
Oregon
Winter dress suggestion with washable gulmpe and variations
The article advises a fashionable winter dress using green fabrics with a washable gulmpe. It suggests dark wool, cashmere, or challis, interchangeable guimpes, a tuck across back and front, long or three quarter sleeves, elastic waist adjusters, and a jumper style body with tucks for fullness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Broadway
Pena Pretty
Cottage Grove Papers Rally Against Eugene Support
The Cottage Grove Leader blasts Eugene and opposes any proposition from the city while urging stronger support for South Lane and Cottage Grove. It touts better local exhibits in minerals lumber poultry and produce, calls for fair treatment, questions county spending, and urges residents to boost their own district over Eugene tied deals and taxes.
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Cottage Grove
Eugene
Hugene
South Lane County
Oregon
South Lany
South Lane
In Rusene Feb 4 1909 Rev and Mrs Sprecher Welcomes Ruby
In Rusene on February 4 1909 a daughter was born to Reverend and Mrs Sprecher, named Ruby Kattrye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rusene
Sprecher
Ruby Kattrye
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Priscilla Club
Roberts
Clark
Scalese
Ferry Street
Mre
Mary Griffin
Mory
Uae
New York
Florence Fairbanks
Harrisburg
Montana
Soldier Barks
Charles N. Haskell
DeWitt
MR. and
Mrs. Higgins
Irkle
Elliott
W. H. Luckey
Nora Kauffman
Elfen Stan
Cottage Grove Paper Talks
Nesmith County
Cain
Bean
Lane
Bingham. Bean, Calkins
Eugene Wit
Marron
Boyd
Boyd Tea CO
Walle Walla
Wack P
Hort Cuemcal Co
Porras, Omt
Marvel Whirlir
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