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Newspaper

Eugene Weekly Guard

Location

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1909

Page

11

University girls stage promenade concert in Villard hall

The Y W C A girls at the University held a promenade concert in Villard hall last evening. A varied program of vocal and instrumental music featured solos by Powell, Lutt, Douglas, Glen, White, Abrams, Frazer, Brown, and an ensemble of pieces including Die Pflaumen. In the afternoon a reception at South Alder Street displayed yellow chrysanthemums and sweet briar with guests guided by Elizabeth Lewis and others.

Villard Hall Meer Robert Burns Powell Mattinati Mal W. H. Douglas J. M. Glen Helen White Lucille Abrams Kenneth Frazer 8. M. Brown Charlie Professor Glen Trillacum South Alder Street de Mlizabeth Lewis, Who In Danger Introduced the In Guest of Honor, Mrs. Kreaczo Knott Miss Williams Johnson P. L. Campbell A. R. Sweetser Dorothy Schoolraft Clara Gilberry Emma Job Alta Drain L. E. Tidball East Eleventh Street Tidball Abrams Pratt Metcalf Trump Hill Chas. Fisher David Link W. G. Allen Allen Frank Chambers P. E. Snodgrass D. A. Paine M. F. Griges Geo. McMorran I. H. Pingham J. W. Kays J. S. Magindry J. W. Quackenbush J. W. Hobbs Siggins Julius Goldsmith Frank Pace Spencer Bri. C. Hughes Dire. Dillon Bryan S. D. Read L. L. Whit- 600 Drew Griffin J. W. Buoy Veda Quackenbush

Sunshine and Tete-a-Tete Clubs Meet for Needlework Socials

Local society notes describe the Sunshine Club gathering with Mrs. Charles H. Fisher and guests including Mrs. Griggs, plus a lengthy list of members. The Tete-a-Tete Club enjoyed an afternoon of needlework and conversation with Miss Myrtle Ears and dining, decorations, and refreshments. Other groups met for whist and social visits, including the Aloha Club at Mrs. Magladry’s home and the Women’s Republican Patriotic League with Miss Cooke. the reports highlight hostess duties, guests, and light programs.

Sunshine Club Charles H. Fisher David Link Fisher M. F. Griggs Mink Link Myrtle Ears Warren Kays Curtis Harris Oregon Aloha Club J. 5S. Magladry High Street Magladry Grace Mactidry Ulagspool J. W. Shamate C. C. Page Sigeins Deran Springfield Eo McMorran Women’s Republican Patriotic League Miss Cooke C. S Freeland Freeland Flais East Ninth Street

Mrs Spotswood Returns From English Social Triumph

Mrs Spotswood, a New York society figure, returns from England after a social triumph. The event included a compliment to the king on his victory and the gift of a jeweled frog souvenir. Her wit and beauty have elevated her social standing in New York circles.

Mrs. Spotswood England Dendridge Spotswood New York Spotswood

Local Socials Include Dinners, Names in Pasur Evening

A fragment from a 1920s social page details guests at a Pasur event with Mrs Hery Tomp receiving a first prize. It lists Mrs George Lorran, Mr and Mrs Trowy, Dr and Mrs Willoughby, and others. Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters presented altar cloths while refreshments followed. The Methodist Aid Society hosted a chicken pie dinner for the victorious side with about 125 ladies attending. Other clubs meet for needlework, quilting bees, and birthday parties for Miss Edith Elapas.

Hery Eliy Gceor ' Lorran J.cur J. W. Suume J. S. Magladry Willayward Claire Willoughby Spencer Sid Smith Shumate Pyth Knights of Pythian Methodist Aid Society

Frances Adele Gallegher Weds Floyd Bushel Davis at Catholic Church

A morning wedding at 9:30 in Newport's Catholic church united Frances Adele Gallegher and Floyd Bushel Davis. Rev. A A Moore of Salem officiated as relatives and Newport friends filled the church. The bride, daughter of Dr and Mrs Frank Gallegher, wore a tasteful gown. the groom, son of K M M Davis of Eugene, is a civil engineer involved with dredging on Yaquina Bay and River. After the ceremony the couple left by launch for Toledo to board a train for Portland and Sound points on a wedding tour.

K. M. M. Davis Eugene Yaquina Bay Tojedo Portland Sound Newport Signal

Fashion at the New York Horse Show Reveals Elite Evening Styles

Catherine Mann notes the New York Horse Show showcases exclusive gowns kept private until opening. Morning and afternoon outfits differ, with wide skirts, fur trims, and moire and velvet fabrics dominating. A sheath top with a knee skirt, crushed satin surplice, and green chiffon details illustrate the season’s direction.

New York Tn 4 Pashione Aimple Ekirta

Siuslaw Bar Survey Promises Wharf Development

W G Carroll, assistant United States engineer, to survey the Siuslaw bar after a recent port bill policy allows ports to bond for harbor improvements. Siuslaw residents backed a 190,000 bond to fund works, aiming to open the river to medium draft schooners and unlock rich bottom lands and timber resources. The town Florence and Rome, both lumber centers, stand to gain from improved navigation and broader development potential.

W. G. Carroll United States Siuslaw Portland Siusiaw Sluslaw Carroll Slusian Oregon Eos Bay Columbia San Francisco Tetter Pratt Coos County Tillamook County Florence Rome Sivelaw Development Club

Mapleton River Valley Sways with Dense Maple Shade

A description of Mapleton at the head of tidewater along the upper river, where immense maples cover a gentle slope and hills spill water into a garden. The scene captivates a stranger with the variety of products and the luxuriance of growth visible in the landscape.

Attite Mapleton

Great customs frauds uncovered in nation wide sweep

Washington reports to Secretary MacVaugh by Marion De Vries and Dr Frank Lloyd reveal widespread customs abuses at major ports. Undervaluation and lax administration alleged at New York and San Francisco threaten huge revenue losses. A thorough overhauling of all customs houses nationwide is promised to recover millions annually.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury MacVaugh Marion de Vries Board of General Appraisers Frank Lloyd New York San Francisco Treasury Maw Vanuehta Porta Sam

Youthful bandit’s careers closed near Eudora

Earl Mullock, 17, and accomplice Bullock robs Eudora State Bank, injures cashier Fred Starr and jaw wounds, and flee across fields pursued by armed townspeople. Bullock dies by suicide after a confrontation. McKay 15 of Jacksonville faces crowd threats as officers move the wounded to Lawrence for imprisonment.

Eudors Kan Earl Mullock Lawrence Eudora State Bank Dullock Sia Fred Starr Kawe William McKay Jacksonville Pla Bullock Starr Harry Wilson Kaw McKay John Miller Hls Miller Lyach McKay

Harris Bu rone visitors and land sale in Creswell

Dr and Mrs M H arris of Bu won e visited Creswell last week. Mrs S J Scott sold 260 acres to Joseph Delay and son of Eugene for 9000 dollars, part from the original Scott home. Katherine M Davis, four months, died at Filer Idaho on November 6. Rev G J Crozier preached his first Creswell sermon. Crozier praised as thinker and orator. Mr and Mrs Grousbeck returned east from Creswell. Outbeck and family toured Vermont Minnesota Colorado Portland and Woodburn on their return.

G. J. Crozier Minneapolis Jtey Crozier Pp. Grousbeck Creswell Outbeck Vermont Minnesota Friend Colorado Portland Woodburn Chronicle

Distillery Plant Destroyed by Fire At Corthange

A fire devastated the Immense whoo Viten Dieting Company plant near Edaumene Springs, Corthange. The blaze heavily damaged the facility but no serious injuries were reported. Early reports indicate extensive damage to buildings and equipment. investigators assess causes and losses.

Cinet Nat Viten Corthange

GRAFT FICHTERS SUED FOR HEAVY DAMAGES

Ran Francisco, Noy AR Me. Keooneys, one of the enna of Waited Railwayy crary of detect arrested seneral month. K0, on charge of a steal ny document the office of TMether oe ttorney don, entered may tay for Went damages agalent by Spreck Wm. J. Burne, Fronvig Honey others for conepl, and fale im prisonment. The charges Amaleat Mc Kinley wan dletilord jagt wook.

Ran Francisco Keooneys Tmether Oettorney Don Spreck Wm. J

Aviation station tale branded as falsehood

Fragmentary Washington dispatch claims a false aviation station rumor with unclear names and dates. The report mentions a supposed hearer and a chief of stats with uncertain spelling, referencing El Paso and Nigerg head peak in a ambiguous wartime context.

Washington Dickingon Nigeger Head Peak el Pascvoral Fragitts Hell Stats

Father Repents as Cottage Crow Boy Joins War Duty

War era note reveals a father in California urging his son to enlist, declaring change of heart and faith. The letter, describing a son previously noted for kindness and school honors, shows strong family ties and a call to serve. The boy left Monday for Makerafield to join his father in service.

Matlock Granted Another Trial In Local Case

The court granted a second trial after juror errors were raised in the previous proceedings. Trial dates and the involved parties are listed as Merle Milliorn, Minnie M. Tow er, Abert Carpenter, and May Kennedy, with additional details indicating local proceedings and community members.

Joe Matlock Clrent Merle Milliorn Mins Orice M. Tower Keenedy

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