Social events enliven Eugene life with hospitalities
A week of social activities in Eugene features university circles at Beaver house opening with faculty and Varsity attendance, diverse receptions, dinners, and chrysanthemums as key decorations. Notable gatherings include Whist Club at Bert Peters, Dutch party hosted by Mrs Netta Kress for Geary teachers, and whist at Miss Vida Quackenbush’s with added refreshments.
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Eugene
Beaver House
Mia
F. S. Duren
McIntosh
Ruth Hansen
Miss Kinsey
Miss Simmons
Misa Cockerline
Misa Keeney
Miss Ziegler
Miss Williams
Social clubs share a bustling week of gatherings
Dozens of local groups held needlework sessions and parties across the week. Mrs. G. D. Lino hosted Thimble Club members for a delightful afternoon with refreshments. the Birthday Club celebrated two members with all day reads, cards, and a nickelodeon outing.
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Thimble Club
G. D. Lino
Monument Unveiled to Prison Ship Martyrs in Brooklyn
New York news reports the dedication of the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Green Park Brooklyn. Ten thousand soldiers sailors and marines paraded as William H Taft the future president delivered the principal address. The monument designed by Stanford White rises 250 feet above street level and cost over 400000 with 100000 funded by Congress and the rest by New York officials and volunteers.
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New York
Fort Green Park
Brooklyn
William H. Taft
United States
United States Army
National Guard
Wallabout Bay
Stanford White
Newport
Congress
State of
City of
America
Tammany Society
Lower
Hudson Avenue
War and Navy Departments
Society of Old Brooklynites
England
Harriman and Hill Prepare Pacific Coast Battle
Financiers anticipate a coast to coast clash for dominance in western transportation led by E. H. Harriman and James J. Hill. The Northwest leg begins a broader struggle as Hill builds Spokane Portland & Seattle access and electric feeders while Harriman strengthens Oregon and California with new mines and electrification. A Tibourn to Portland line and Vallejo connections are among the paths discussed to secure traffic.
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San Francisco
Cal
E. H. Harriman
James J. Hill
West
Pacific Coast
Northwest
Hill
Spokane
Portland
Seattle
Harriman
Oregon
California
Tibourn
Hin
Hotaling
Vallejo
Sacramento River Islands
Pacific
Napa Valley
Eureka
Dr King s New Life Pills Offered At Local Drug Store
Mindeor Beem urges readers to try Dr King s New Life Pills to prevent liver and bowel trouble, biliousness malaria and jaundice. Available for 25 cents at W A Kupkendall s drug store, with DeWitt s Little Early Risers sold by all druggists.
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Dr. King
W. A Kupkendall’s
DeWitt
Social events and engagements in a local circle
Mrs. Gilstrap and daughter Cosby hosted a luncheon for guests including Miss Wetherbee and Miss Dunn. Jeanie Wetherbee will wed Mr. Dill on Tuesday at Central Presbyterian. Mrs. Buoy hosted a reception for Miss Lee of Seattle with aides. Beatrice Buoy led the B. S. club gathering with refreshments. Sewing club met at Mrs. Dearborn’s East Ninth Street home. Mr. and Mrs. Wooley held a birthday party for daughter Ladys Verneta at 701 East Eleventh Street with numerous young guests in attendance.
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Martha Chambers
F. L. Chambers
Seventh Street
F. L. Chamberson
Mary
Minnie Chambers
Chambers
Priscilla Club
A. L. Peter
Bowman
Kansas City
B. L. Fisher
Schwering
Peter
Jennie Wetherbee
Cosby Gilstrap
West Tenth Street
May Wetherbee
Eda Humphrey
Gilstrap
Miss Cosby
Mary Wetherbee
Miss Davis
Neura Richardson
Mary Watson
Claire
Grace Dunn
Jeanie Wetherbee
Wm. Dill
Central Presbyterian Church
John Buoy
Miss Lee
Seattle
Beatrice Buoy
B. 5. Club
R. H. Dearborn
Sewing Club
East Ninth Street
Ft. Wooley
East Eleventh Street
Ladys Verneta
Gladys
Madge Rickman
Ruth Yeager
Ada Marshal
Wildred Kryberg
Atha Redman
Gladys Wooley
Masters Rogers Hall
Albert Bell
Lelon Wooley
Eugene Matlock Builds Cottage in Cottage Grove
Contractor Will Hart reports two new contracts for modern cottages in the city. One project is for Eugene Matlock and wife of Eugene who will build on a newly acquired lot near Mrs Matlock's parents. The second involves W C Johnson and wife with Matlock joining Johnson's mercantile business. Kennedys Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as gentle, non opioid, pleasant tasting and child friendly.
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Will Hart
Eugene Matlock
Eugene
Superior wood heaters advertised by Chambers Hardware Co
Local ad urges readers to see the Superior wood heaters before buying to understand quality, promising they will demonstrate what a heater ought to be even if shoppers do not purchase.
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Chambers Hardware Co
Fads and Fashions in Fur Garments and Accessories
The article surveys fur fashions with Directoire style coats and long capes, noting rare novelties like Hudson Seal and continued popularity of seal and mink. It details trim trends, satin linings, large muffs, fur used in suits and hats, plaid waistcoats, and wedding gown evolution toward veil and train integration.
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Directoire
Today’s Suggestion by Ellen Stan
A dated fashion outline describes dainty effects for evening wear. It covers hand embroidered waists, crape fabrics, nets, Irish crochet lace, and soutache buttons. An example waist in dark blue with embroidery uses a tailored director style and shows three quarter sleeves and a neck bow.
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Uatrow
Ellie
Abscenate Access
Sean
Directotre
Paris Hoods Tailor Fashion For Evening Wear
Florence Fairbanks notes a shift in fashion toward contrasting material hoods in Paris. Hoods gain popularity among stylish women with many milliners producing chic models for evening wear, valued for beauty and comfort, with gray shades favored for frequent occasions.
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Paris
Florence Fairbanks
Bowerman and McArthur Slated To Preside In Oregon Senate
Oregonian reports Jay Bowerman of Gilliam Sherman and Wheeler will be elected president of the senate and C N McArthur named speaker two months hence both Republicans. Their leadership would shift control to anti statement forces, while Chamberlain supporters see limited success in countering the shift as the party ranks coalesce. T B Kay Marion and Ben Selling Multnomah face setbacks as Chamberlain plans falter and A A Baller Multnomah receives little encouragement.
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Jay Bowerman
Gilliam, Sherman and
Wheeler
Senate
Oregon
C. N. McArthur
Chamberlain
The
Oregonian
T. B. Kay
Marion
Ben Selling
Multnomah
A. A. Baller
Mrs. Riley B. Wray Secures Divorce
In a Salem Journal report Judge Galloway granted Mrs. Riley B. Wray a divorce from Niley B. Wray on grounds of desertion and cruel inhuman treatment. Rauch Senn Seitz represented the plaintiff and Carson Brown the defense. Mr. Wray resided in Eugene.
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Niley B. Wray
Anna W. Wray
Galloway
Mrs. Wray
Rauch, Senn & Seitz
Carson & Brown
Pope and Swan Son Tie The Knot At Siuslaw Home
Thomas C. Pope and Miss Olga Swan son wed at the home of E. Swanson on the lower Siuslaw November 11, 1908 with Rev. N. W. Phelps officiating.
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E. Swanson
Siuslaw
Thomas C. Pope
Olga Swanson
N. W. Phelps
District Fair Opens Next Week in Cottage Grove
The District Fair Associent plans a three day event in Cottage Grove next Thursday through Saturday with premiums arranged and committees at work. A kitchen of blue ribbon producers is expected as farmers are urged to exhibit stock poultry vegetables fruits timber and crafts. Friday features W O W day and a country chopper drill with a banquet drawing over 100 new members. Entries and spaces are available through the secretary and fair officials.
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Cottage Grow
Cottage Grove
Grase
F. P Phillips
Rosenberg
Standard O11 case to supreme court
Washington reports the circuit court of appeals action sending the Standard O11 case involving the United States government to the Supreme Court. The case concerns a substantial claim tied to the Department of Justice and involves a notable monetary figure amid ongoing litigation.
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Washington
Circuit Ou
Chicace
United States
Fae Department of
Railroad Prepares for a Big Northwest Route
Butte Montana reports plans by Northern Pacific to expand a continental route into the Northwest. The article notes state reviews and expert input guiding the project aimed at boosting rail efficiency and service. Elliott, a cited figure, discusses anticipated changes affecting the region's rail network.
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Butte
Mont
Stae Ene Elliott
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Thrall
Hlughes
Women's Union of the Baptist Church
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