Washington Birthday Ladies Host Week of Parties
A sequence of Washington birthday gatherings featured Mrs. L. E. Tidball and Mrs. A. E. Jepp sand among the foremost. Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Jepp’s home showcased whist won by Mrs. Tromp with consolation to Mrs. Abrame. later at Mrs. Tidball’s home refreshments were served by several aides amid decorations. Thursday nightlife included more contests with Martha and George Washington trees as the theme, won by Mrs. Hardy Howard. prizes awarded to Mrs. D. P. Patternon. Friday afternoon at Mrs. Yoran’s battened house on Tenth street hosted needlework amid American flag decor and red hatchets in honor of Washington’s Birthday.
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L. E. Tidball
A. E Jepp
Jepp
Tromp
Abrame
Mrs Tidball
Mice Lula
Henry Trump
J. K. Pratt
T. B. Luckey
Lulu Renshaw
Mies
Amy Donn
Minnile Schwarzschild
Veda Quackenbush
P. E. Snodgrass
Geo. Smith
G. BE. Metcalf
Mra
Geo, McMorran
L. L. Whitson
M. F. Griggs
H. C. Mabon
Adelaide Lilley
Flw
Osburn
Geo, Stewart
Springfield
Wm. Preston
L. Bean
Frank Chambers
Frank Wetherbee
L. Bogart
James Clark
Frances
W. C. Yoran
H. PF. Hollenbeck
Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Church
Friends
H. Appercon
Willamette Street
F. C. Potts
Chas. Starr
8. Dillard
Dora Gray
J. O. Watts
J. Dixon
J. Vogle
J. Pironi
W. Kuykendall
J. W. Barringer
McKinney
W. W. Inman
C. F. Keepke
W. Waunch
Eda Starr
American Lord and English Heiress Heartbound Union
The article chronicles the marriage linkage of George Westinghouse Jr and Mise Evelyn Violet Brocklebank, highlighting the notable cross Atlantic match as an American allying with an English heiress. It recounts extensive social entertainments by Loomis and Loomis family including whist games, luncheon, and large guest lists with many names and venues through a sequence of social events and gatherings.
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George Westinghouse, Jr
Mise Evelyn Violet Brocklebank
West- Inchouse
America
Mise Brocklebank
Senate Saves Money by Killing House Bills
Senate motioned to postpone indefinitely Jones of Douglas measure making it a misdemeanor to defraud a liveryman for hire, objecting as debt imprisonment. Senate accepted House bills including for Oregon's exhibit and 200000 for Eastern Oregon Branch insane asylum, with favorable committee report on medical matters. Senate also discussed amendments to uniform taxation and property classes, delaying final stance until election. Bingham's tithe bond bill passed House, requiring deposits starting at 50,000 rising to 100,000. charges of bribery fueled support and defeat of a related measure in committee.
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Jones
Douglas
Senate
Ita
Howerwan
Beach
House
Ada
Oregon
Senate Committee On Medicine and Pharmacy
Hanes Bil
Inderlake
Bowerman
Bingham
Portland
House Committee On Judiciary
McInturff Violates Quarantine Law in Washington
North Yakinma February 19 Evangelist D P N McInturff, famed West preacher, quarrelled with a co worker before a large audience and has been placed at the pesthouse by City Health Officer Nywening. He is alleged to have visited diphtheria patients, prompting isolation due to contact with many people and the expectant developments.
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North Yakinma
Wash
N. McInturff
West
Nywening
McInturff
George Marx Appointed Administrator of Father’s Estate
George Marx was appointed administrator of the estate of his father Christian Marx who died in this city on February 12. Heirs at law are Caroline Marx widow and sons George Marx Christian Marx Jr and Ralph M Marx. Estate value estimated at 14000 dollars with appraisers F W Osburn J T Harris and A C Woodough named.
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George Marx
Christian Marx
Caroline Marx
Christan Marx, Jr
Ralph M. Marx
F. W. Osburn
J. T. Harris
A. C. Woodeogh
Dewey's health keeps him from naval review
Washington reports Admiral Dewey could not attend the naval review due to a recent indisposition. The absence marks a pause in the ceremony as the fleet and officials proceed without him.
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Washington
President declines invite to Hampton Roads review
A foreign dignitary has refused the invitation to accompany the president to Hampton Roads for the battleship review, citing prior engagements. The decision leaves officials to proceed with the review as planned.
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Ewer
Hampton Roads
McArthur files for Rock House canal water appropriation
J. W. McArthur filed with the county clerk to appropria te 2260 cubic feet of McKennie river waters for electrical power. The filing locates in section 36 township 16 south range 2 east on the river’s north bank. The proposed canal would be three miles long extending to Gate creek.
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J. W. McArthur
McKennie
Filng
Gate Creek
Rock House Canal
Jumper Dress Styles Described In Ellen Stan's Feature
Ellen Stan reviews fashion silhouettes featuring a Jumper dress suited for school wear. Descriptions cover serge and brown net fabrics, waist detailing, plaited sides, soutache trim, and lace edging with buttoned sleeves and scalloped hems.
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Mobair
Serge
FADS AND FASHIONS Outlook for Spring and Summer Styles
New York Feb 20 The winter season nears end and fashion turns to spring and summer trends. Empire and Directoire lines fade as waists lower and skirts gain fullness. Sleeves extend and new embroidery and lace effects appear, with hats showing exaggerated crowns and bird nest styling. Persian colorings and satin cloth hues rise as designers hint at evolving silhouettes. Florence Fairbanks
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Ouward
New York
Europe
Empire
Directoir
Fashion i
Paris
Anomore
Untler
Florence Fairbanks
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