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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1909

Page

11

Social Whist and Musicals Rise in Local Circles

Mrs. L E Tidball hosts a Wednesday whist party at East Eleventh Street home with prizes won by Mrs. Hammond and Rev P K Hammond. A Villard Hall benefit concert for the University Y W C A follows featuring Prof Glen, Miss Stinson, Miss Abrams and others. Nearby lunches and whist gatherings spread through residents like Mrs. Ray Goodrich hosting Mrs Alfred Miller, while the Tuesday Evening Whist Club reorganizes with prize winners A L Peter and Dr Studley.

L.E. Tidball Coay East Eleventh Street P. K. Hammond F. X. Schaefers Henry Trump Frank Smith David Link Lucy Abram Harry Dunbar L. R. Edmunson White M. J. Duryea J. W. Shumate Flint Sidner Smith Villard Hall Professor Glen Eva Stinson Lucille Abrams Burns Powell Helen White Frazer Mallett Mary Chambers P. L. Campbell F. 8. Dunn F. G. Young W. P. Bornton John Straub Oren Stafford I. M. Glen E. E. DeCoy A. R. Sweetser Zelber R. A. Booth P. E. Snodgrass Frank Chambers Clark Elizabeth Prescott Ray Goodrich Elma Hendricks Alfred Miller Medford West Ninth Street Ankeny Gladys Ankeny C. A. Burden Charles Frank Page A. L. Peter Dr. Studley Robert MacMurphey Lilley Lee Travis J. K. Pratt F. R. Wetherbee Archie Livermore J. W. Kaye

Halloween Progressive Dinner Among Local High Schoolers

A jolly crowd of high school students enjoyed a progressive dinner hosted by Miss Valene Eastham on West Eighth Street. Courses moved through homes of Miss Cosby Gilstrap Miss Edwina Prosser and Miss Enola Wells with games and music at Wells home.

Valene Eastham West Eighth Street Nancy Peterson Cosby Gilstrap Edwina Prosser

Light social events and clubs mark county gatherings

A string of community activities fills the afternoon with Miss Elsie McMurphey’s ninth birthday celebrated by eighteen girls, whist clubs like the Jolly Sixteen organized with prizes, Acacia members hosting Floyd Booth surprise, and guilds from the Ep i coneal meeting for a social afternoon with light refreshments. The Westminister guild featured Eugene talent Mrs. Pipes praised for violin, while Daughters of Isabella held a Hallowe en serial and a Halloween party at Mrs. Brady’s Creswell home with games and a festive supper.

Kays Birthday Club McMurphey Linn Wetherbee Willoughby Robert McMurpher Elsie McMurphey Epieconal Mettie Kelly R. O. Brady Creewell Georgina Rancom Brady Hatfield Audrey Close Eugene Miss Thompson Creswell Misees Georgia Kinsey Rath Roache

First authentic portrait of Mile Ferrer in America

The image shows Mile Paz Ferrer, daughter of a Barcelona agitator executed for plotting against Spain. She had written to King Alfonso pleading for her father's life, but the king ignored the pleas. The execution sparked public anger and contributed to the Maura cabinet's downfall.

America Mile Paz Ferrer Barcelona Maura Mile. Ferrer Alfonso Ferrer

Eugene Business College Literary Society meets for autumn party

The second Eugene Business College Literary Society gathering adopted a constitution and enjoyed a social night with games. An autumn party at Coburg hosted by Mr and Mrs J D Pirtle featured yellow chrysanthemums and leaves, a washqueesing contest, with Mabel Shinn and Cleve Deffenbacher winning prizes.

Eugene Business College Literary Society Coburg Pirtle Leo Sidwell Georgia Wood Mabel Shinn Prise Cleve Deffenbacher Cuesta J. D. Pirtie Ray Pirtie Misaee Pear Deffenbacher Florence Alice Clover Ada Sidner Anna Nelson Hazel Georgie Wood Mabel Shine Ed Frum Edna Alford Vera Weelace Messrs Nelson Nelson Orville Green Enoch Stuart Calvin Burns Will Johnson Jesse Flannagin Frank Wilkinson Merle Beeson Paul Pirtte

Fads and Fashions Describe Two Gown Classes in Winter Styles

New York readers see winter fashion split into two main classes, tailor-made outfits and evening gowns, with outfits evolving from Moyenage influences. A detailed Moyenage inspired coat dress with velvet bands, buttons, lace, and satin felt hat showcases haute couture, while simpler mohair gowns offer office wear options.

Catherine Mann-Payzont New York Louis XVI Halle Enda

Winter fashion notes and fabrics from the era

The article surveys blossoming winter styles including princess coats in mixed tweed and diagonals in worsted. It describes gowns with cream chiffon yokes, lace fronts, elbow puff sleeves, and velvet trims. Hats in mushroom shapes with velet bands appear, alongside tailored costumes and velveteen fabrics.

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Irving Grange to Hold Meetings With Big Work Ahead

Irving Grange schedules meetings on Friday November 12 and Saturday November 27 with an all day session starting 10 am. Strangers urged to attend as plans include hall relocation or demolition, charges against the W Master to be explained, and multiple new members expected to be initiated.

Irving Irving Grange Grange

Mulkey Couple Return From Extended Western Trip

Creswell residents W. J. Mulkey and his wife returned Saturday night after four months visiting relatives in Idaho Oklahoma Texas California Arkansas Iowa Missouri and Kansas. They met over 100 relatives and enjoyed the journey. This was Mrs Mulkey's first trip beyond 35 years. Their daughter joined them for visits in Southern Oregon before the couple planned to settle in Eugene.

W. J. Mulkey Creswell Idaho Oklahoma Texas California Arkansas Iowa Missouri Kansas

OILED DOG KILLED AFTER COAL OIL FIREING

Oregon City reports a bulldog belonging to Mr and Mrs Wheeler of Gladstone was drenched with coal oil and set aflame after the owners left it home for a few hours. The dog suffered greatly and humane officer Bradley ended its pain after the couple faced illness and hospital confinement.

Oregon City Wheeler Gladstone Portland The Humane Society Bradley

Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad Urges Cough Stop

An old advertisement warns that untreated coughs or colds may lead to pneumonia or consumption and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure. Available in 25¢ 55¢ and 1.00 bottles.

Forger y Now Charge Against Prof McKee Forgery Case Against McKee in Oregon City

Ex super int endent McKee was indicted by the grand jury on a forgery charge. He was arraigned and pleaded not guilty with trial set for November 18, defended by George C. Brownell. Bail set at 500, he remanded to jail. McKee previously faced larceny by bailee charges over student funds, but larceny may not be pursued.

Oregon City, Or Walton Co McKee Oregon City Miles Ekee East Seventeenth Street Sell Wood McKee Campbell George C.hrownell Portland Gas Company Portland Ballee Axaluet McKee K E. Hrodle

Salem Line Work Starts Soon on Portland In Eastern Route

A Salem Statesman report announces two miles of track to be laid on Center Street east to Summer and up to the Garden road as part of the Portland Eugene and Eastern railway. Cars will resemble Albany’s, with Bond trucks and electric heat, and interurban work toward Albany and Eugene will begin soon.

Salem City Portland, Bvuenne & Eastern Railway Salem Statesman Thie Company Center Street Garden Road Seventeenth Street Ette Fair Grounds Portland, Eugene & Eastern Frank W. Waters Northwest Corporation of Thin City Albany Balem Eugene Salem

Young Jesse James in Divorce Suit

Jesse James Jr. son of the famed bandit faced a divorce complaint filed by his wife Mrs James in Kanaa City Missouri on November 1 She accuses indignities and says he stays out late refuses to disclose his whereabouts since their January 1900 marriage They separated September with four daughters living with the mother James previously ran a dry goods store and a pawnbroker shop and later studied law He was acquitted months before his marriage of alleged complicity in a Missouri Pacific train robbery east of the city.

Kanaa City Jesse James, Jr James Missouri Pacific Here

Strengthening Weak Stomachs Through Nerve Drives

Dr Shoop argues that strengthening weak stomachs and failing organs comes from targeting the inside nerves of those organs rather than old dosing methods. He claims the inside nerves control stomach, heart, and kidneys and that restoring them will bolster the organs. A trial period from druggists is urged to verify the remedy Dr Shoop's restorative.

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