Socials at Wilkins home honor Miss Hoyt birthday
A sequence of elegant gatherings hosted by Mrs F M Wilkins on West Ninth Street featured needlework and social chat with extensive guest lists. Highlights included prize contests, spinster costume fun for Miss Ara Hoyt of Hillboro, and an eight course dinner at Smeede Grills after a Nickelodeon outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Wilkins
West Ninth Street
Lucia
Gladys Wilkins
eGorgia Ransom
F. W. Prentice
J. Stuart
P. L. Campbell
C. Zeigler
P. K. Hammond
K. Eakin
L. Bilyou
H. FP. McCornack
H. Friendly
W. F. Ozburn
R. L. Willoushby
C. Be, Loomis
Yore
Wm. Preston
M. Yoran
Anne Whitearer
Mr. Jarvis
Allen
Paine
Mra. Bogart
Ryesop
Mra. Brown
Borden
Mre. Dearborn
H. Dearborn
de Cou
de Bar
Trimble
Fisher
Mra. Wetherbee
Washburn
Mra. Glenn
Mier McCormack
Miss Barton
Mra. Goodrich
Mra. Linn
Mra. McMursey
Osburn
Mra. Dorris
Tion
Mee, Willoughby
Mre. Howe
Mre. Harris
M. BE. Watson
Frank Chambers
R. L. Willoughby
W. B. Pinkerton
Wheeler
Joseph Schafer
F. W. Osburn
E. O. Potter
F. G. Young
F. XM. Wilkins
F. EB. Chambers
C. P. Devereaux
West Sth Street
Mise Arah Hoyts
Arah Hoyt
Hillaboro
Hoyt
Miles Elizabeth Howe
Nickelodians
Smeede Grills
Frank Page
J. Goldsmith
Willamette Street
Washington
Emma Johnson
Mill Street
Johnson
Ethel Johnson
Frances Young
Jessie Calkins
West
Martin
Link
Eva Lund
Cockerline
Mise Hopkins
University
G. 8. Beals
East Thirteenth Street
MISS MARY GARRETT AND SUFFRAGETTE HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON
The article notes that suffragists have taken the house at 1822 H Street in Washington as the national headquarters with Miss Mary Garrett from Baltimore largely funding the purchase and leading the movement. It lists numerous ladies and gentlemen at a social gathering and recounts events from local clubs, lectures, and concerts, including whist and luncheon servings, plus a university musical recital and various society meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garrett
Washington
H Street
Baltimore
Washington House
Elegant Thimble Club Dinner and Prize Ceremony Recap
A formal gathering featured prize awards and refreshments hosted by Mrs. Chambers. Invited guests included Mr. and Mrs. Wright, the Kinsey sisters, Ina Watkins, Ethel Plank, Lola Howe, and many others. The event followed by a surprise husbands’ toast and games with Mrs. Griggs winning top points and Mrs. Shelly taking the consolation prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
de Cou
Mae
Ethel Kinsey
Ina Watkins
Ethel Plank
Lola
Elizabeth Howe
Ethel Toore
Leos
Messra
E. Devereaux
F. Sticklea
John Dillard
Harold Rounds
Mr. Baker
Harry Devereaux
Jay Moore
Thimble Club
Frank Chambers
Mr. McMurphey
W. Yoran
Fake wrestling swindle nets Davenport man over 30k
In Pro Iowa on Feb 27 an alleged scam involved fake wrestling matches swindling EK Cavanaugh of Davenport out of 37,000, with $60,000 in a pack to be opened in court in April. The American Express Company served with a writ of attachment, while a separate New Orleans report described detectives and thieves in a fatal street incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Weather favorable for grain crops in Oregon
Farmers praise rain and mild warmth as beneficial for grain and fruit. Report notes farmers enjoy the weather while townsfolk grumble about mud. Mentions Roy Booth visiting and three farm hold-ups near Yoncalla on February 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Roy Booth
Yonealla
Men Accused of Theft Receive Life Term
Two men accused of stealing 46 cents were sentenced to life imprisonment by Judge Kernsten in a penitentiary ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kernsten
Chamberlain Resigns to Become U S Senator Oregon
Governor E Chamberlain has filed resignation to take effect Sunday night. Secretary Benson will become governor March 1. Chamberlain plans to head to Washington to take oath as United States senator March 5. He will speak in New York March 1 at the Civile Forum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guard
Salem
E. Chamberlain
Benson
Chamberlain
Portland
Washington
United States
Oregon
New York
Stephen Lo Wise
Shirtwaists Reign In Spring Fashion Trends
New York fashion notes for the approaching warm season highlight shirtwaists as a cool practical choice. Emphasis on long sleeves, yoke details, and embroidery signals a shift toward intricate fabrics like imported cotton crepe and machine embroidery from St Gallen and Plauen mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prevaiing Empire
Directoire Tyles
Directoire
Paris
St. Gallen
Plauen
Florence Fairbanks Notes on 19th Century Skirt Styles
The article reviews fashionable women’s wear ideas including a three piece model skirt with circular form, petticoats in satin, waist and slit design, and the rising use of woven webbing bands. It highlights accessories like ostrich feather collars, double-strap handbags, butterfly bows, Meallie gauze, and flesh colored stockings, with notes on fabrics, hats, and gift customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irina
Paris
Henry Sr
Florence Fairbanks
Valentine party at Griffin residence entertains guests
Elmer Harlow and Filden Pletcher attend as Mrs. Griffin hosts a Valentine gathering on February 15 with Leone Griffin and Miss Nellie Lombard assisting. Guests include Esele Zimmer who wins whist prize, and a gala of drawing contests table games and dress fashion notes feature Gibbert Griffin’s style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone
Gilbert Griffin
Misa Ruth Roach
Buford Roach
Mr. Roach
West Smith
Elsie Dorr
Mary Chambers
Evelyn Bristow
Alice Bullard
Nellie Lombard
Ruth Ruble
Nellie Newland
Ruth Roach
Maud Gathete
Elmer Harlow
Filden
Griffin
Leone Griffin
Buford Reach
Gilbert
Esele Zimmer
Bee'e Zimmer
Ortiia Zimmer
Georgia Kinser
Katherine Northrop
Chas Purdy
Francis Yoran
Herbert Lenhard
Rar Wins
Harold Wing
Vertin Parker
Merie Moore
Ceel Lindwy
Joe Parker
Gibbert
Howell Prairie Rancher Killed In Blast Accident
George Shepard, 30, of Salem, was instantly killed while blasting slumps on Howell Prairie about four miles from Silverton. He placed three dynamite charges under a stump. when one failed to go off, he checked the stump and a detonation struck him in the face and body, breaking an arm and a leg and causing fatal injuries. The incident occurred near Stevens’ place, reported by the Salem Statesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shepard
Salem
Howell Prairie
Silverton
Stevens
Shepard
Shephard
Ally
Uncertain note from Boise trip by Yarnell and lastates
fragmentary report notes Yarnell returning from a business trip to Boise Idaho with incomplete details. No clear dates or affiliations are given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarnell
Boise Ifaho
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Sogiettes
Calkins
F. 8. Duan
W. 8. Cheshire
Shelly
Church
Preston
Alderman
Lilly
Spencer
Littlefield
Snodgrass
Potter
Bucy
Hammond
Travis
Trump
McGladry
J. Kelly
Roberts
Lackey
J. Yoran
Kiteside
Studley
G. W. Smith
Chambers
Hollenbeck
Kays
T. B. Lucky
Elizabeth Baer
Barbara Booth
Freeland
Geary School
Helle Keeny
Fannie Millican
Abel
Mabel Simmons
8. D. Read
W. C. Barbour
Nettie Kress
Thrall
Mae Kinsey
Fannie Zeiger
Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Hanna
Alaska
Dalze
Central Presbyterian Church
Daisy Gilbert
Flint
The
Villard Hall
Gesner
Miss Morgan
L. R. Edmunson
J. H. West
Westminister Guild
Farris
Mr. Flint
Gayety
Alex Cockerline
Sunshine Club
Freeland Flat
Winifred Cockerline
E. C. Hughes
Gelser
Buoy
Mra. Shumate
Mra. Buell
Goldsmith
B. Luckey
Hobbs
F. Page
Mra. Bryan
Lester Koch
Bethel Pfanksion
Frank Seatf
Ralph Alten
Homer Davie
Cecil Bell
Andrew Collier
Buford
Charles Collier
Alfred Collier
Wayne Wiloughty
Edwin Dorr
Paul Jenkins
Griggs
Carry Elspass
Grace Woods
Quackenbush
L. E. Tidball
C. E. Loomis
Veda Quackenbush
Loomia
B. L. Bogart
Mra. Carter
Lloyd Bellman
Mra. Heitch
J. W. Kaya
Mra. Hampton
Mra
Durkheimer
Aunxying Pont Thinves
Orleans
New Orleans
Ellen Stan
Micro
Hoyt Chemical CO
Fortlamo
Golden Visions
Righi Closset & Devers
Ore
Ralph
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