Social whist events entertain many at Mrs Smiths
In the Roney building Mrs Geo H Smith hosted two whist afternoons honoring Mrs Alexander Martin Jr of Klamath Falls. Prizes went to Mrs J F Titus and Mrs Jerry Bronaugh. musical selections and vocal numbers complemented the gatherings. Numerous guests from Portland and local circles attended across both days with elaborate yellow chrysanthemum decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roney
Geo. H. Smith
Alexander Martin, Jr
Klamath Falls
Smith
J. F. Titus
Hazel Huff
Miss Hazel Huff
Louise Gray
Grace Magindrry
Jerry Bronaugh
Portland
Chas. Hardy
Nell Murphey
Hare Huff
Mrs. Smith
Ray Woodruff
Julius Goldsmith
I. T. Nicklin
J. W. Shumate
F. R. Wetherbee
P. K. Hammond
L. E. Tidball
A. E. Jepp
J. EK. Pratt
B. L. Bogart
Alton Hampton
A. Lilley
Frank Page
T. B. Luckey
Minnie Washburn
David Link
Geo. W. Smith
SS. Spencer
C. B. Willoughby
F. E. Dann
P. E. Snodgrass
Ray Goodrich
Frank Hampton
T. G. Hendricks
Lee Travis
L. R. Edmungon
Kestlyig
Helen Hoffman
White
George Crozer
T. Harré
Hughes
H. C. Mabon
Henry Trump
J. W. Heitch
Mae Norton
Maude Morris
Lucy Abrams
Ruth Wynne Wins Admiration as Washington Debutante
Washington society buzzes over Miss Ruth Wynne, the seventeen year old daughter of Robert J. Wynne former consul general to London, soon to have a formal debut. Her sister Ida Wynne, wife of a Brussels army officer, was previously famed for London beauty. Ruth studied in Brighton England and has thorough English training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ruth Wynne
Robert J. Wynne
London
Capital
Ida
French
Ida Wynne
Brighton
England
Portland Club Guests Attend Society Gatherings
Field of Portland and Miss Parr of Baker City were guests of the club. Members include Mrs. Abrams, Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs. Travis, and others. A raid on the Woodman caused a recess then refreshments. The Westminster Guild met at Presbyterian church, Alaska discussion led by Hammond. Boynton dinner celebrated Cascadia camping reunion. Union Endeavor social at Rein's Hall with H W Warren Mandolin Club, Terrill led games, cocoa and cake served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Union Endeavor Society
Fairmount Presbyterian Church
Rein’s Hall
H. W. Warren
Elco Book Club Hosts Progressive Railroad Party
The Elco Book Club met last Saturday at Mrs. C. 5. Freeland’s East 9th street home. Miss Bertha Abel won the honors in a progressive railroad party. Newsboy Marie Freeland sold tickets and snacks to passengers, with the smoker to the Pullman in a welcoming mood. Lunch followed in the diner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elco Book Club
C. 5. Freeland
East 9Th Street
Bertha Abel
Marie Freeland
Informal dances and teas blossom in local social scene
Twe young ladies of the Chi Omega fraternity hosted an informal dancing party with a dainty luncheon to end the evening. On Wednesday Mrs. R H Dearborn hosted guest Mrs Clarence Keene of Portland with several friends and schoolmates in attendance. The Jolly Sixteen Whist Club met at 86 East 6th Street with Mr and Mrs Robert Gross, awarding prizes to Mrs Harry Cherry and Otho Roberts. A chrysanthemum bazaar fundraiser for the Presbyterian church hosice ladies concluded the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Peter
Eoords
Travis
Pratt
Lloyd Bell- Man
Studley
Peter
Chi Omega Fraternity
R. H. Dearborn
Clarence Keene
Portland
H. Smith
Laura Miller
Winnie Miller
Rosalie Friendly
Irene Applegate
Jolly Sixteen Whist
Robert Gross
East 6Th Street
Cards
Harry Cherry
Otho Roberts
Hos
Scalded Boy Recovers After Arnica Salve Cure
Nebo Ky resident Mrs Maria Taylor reports a severe scalding incident where her grandson feared death but Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed him. The remedy is advertised as effective for burns cuts bruises and skin conditions. W A Kuykendal and Dr W H Lytle are mentioned in related notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Taylor
Nebo
Bucklen
W. A. Kuykendal
Fads and Fashions Briefs New York Style
Fashion notes from New York describe evolving winter fabrics with crepe weaves, corded textures and diagonal silks, plus new colors and trims. The piece highlights one piece gowns, waistline shifts, and practical styling details for street and home wear, including corset fit and tunic silhouettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Mann Paysant
New York
Directoire Princess and Moyenage
Jabota
Moire Fabrics Highlighted in Fashion Trimmed Costumes
The article notes moire fabrics as stylish choices in costumes, praised for their sheen and trim with braitle accents and set pieces. It highlights Japanese embroidery as a favored detail, especially for waists, underscoring trend impact on design.
Idaho Withdraws From Interstate Oratorical Association
The University of Idaho has withdrawn from the Interstate Oratorical Association. Manager Steele of Oregon received Moscow's full reasons for severing ties citing oratory as out of date and financial failure. The university committee will consider disbanding. if Washington also withdraws the league would be disrupted. Sentiment at Idaho favors continuing oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Idaho
Interstate
Oratorical Association
Steele
Oregon
Moscow
Oratory
Harvard
Yale
Princeton
California
Stanford
University Committee of
Oratory and Debate
University of Washington
City Council Reups Street Light Contract With Northwestern
At an adjourned meeting the council voted to renew the street light contract with Northwestern Corporation for one year at the current rate. A new fire department horse was purchased for 225 dollars and a warrant for that amount was ordered. An ordinance banning cordwood piling on Willamette Street between the S P depot and Eleventh Street passed with an emergency clause taking effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Corporation
Willamette Street
S. P
Eleventh Street
Willamette Men Ordered to Cut Off Moustaches
Willamette University in Salem Oregon reports a new Anti Mustache club edict ordering all moustaches removed by 10 30 p m on the eve of Thanksgiving. The declaration was posted mysteriously and students are urged to obey as many masculine students sport beards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willamette University
Salem
Richard Watson Gilder Dies at Century Magazine Editor
New York Nov 18 renowned writer and editor Richard Watson Gilder died tonight from heart disease. Born in 1844 he led the Century Magazine and contributed richly to American letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Watson Gilder
The
Century Magazine
Cottage Grove Seeks Water Reserve Aid From Hawley
Cottage Grove and Congressman W C Hawley held a key meeting to shield Long Creek from a timber sale and contamination. Officials seek a 65 square mile reserve and a deep intake solution while considering a supply pipe to protect the stream for municipal use. Mayor B R Job leads the push for a pure water district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottage Grove
W. C. Hawley
Long Creek
Hawley
Forestry Department
Washington, D. C
B. R. Job
Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy Ad Seeks Mothers Trust
A birth notice from Eugene states a son born November 18, 1909 to Harvey Rogers and wife. An advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a safe, nonaddictive lung healing tonic free of opium or chloroform, claiming it calms coughing and is suitable for even young babies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Harvey Rogers
Dr. Shoop
Idaho outlaw shot dead near Nampa farm
Boise reports detail the outlaw who shot Nampa Night Watchman Fleming and seized Harry Garrett at the Garrett farm four miles north of Nampa. The outlaw, who threatened the boy, was killed off his guard by the posse. The Garrett boy escaped by leaping from a window as his captor slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Nampa
Fleming
Harry Garrett
Garrett Farm
Garrett
Benson Invites Public Prayers for Thanksgiving
Governor Benson issues the annual Thanksgiving proclamation designating November 25 as a legal holiday in Oregon. All public offices will close and business suspend. citizens are urged to prayer and worship, giving thanks for life liberty happiness and earthly blessings. The proclamation is dated November 16, 1909 and signed by Governor F. W. Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
State of Oregon
Executive Department
United States
W. F. Benson
State
Oregon
A. D
F. W. Benson
Fitzsimmons to Fight Australia Champion in Sydney
Bob Fitzsimmons and Bill Lang will clash in Australia on December 27 for the championship of Australia. Fitzsimmons recently arrived in Sydney from the United States, bringing a high stakes transoceanic bout to Kangaroo Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Champion
Kangaroo Land
Sydney
S. W
Bob Fitzsimmons
Bill Lang
Australia
United States
Creswell News Bits and Local Developments
Live notes from Creswell report births at the Parsons mill, a new 22 by 60 building for R H Parsons & Co with undertaking rooms and furniture stock. Scott's addition to Creswell platted, a tale of naming in Eugene. funeral of Mrs Eliza Ann Fenten in Creswell after living in Oregon 16 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parson's Mill
Wim. Galler
J. Scott
Creswell
Scott
Eugene
Hamble Seeks Rhodes Scholarship from University of Oregon
Bolton Hamble of Eugene has entered the Rhodes scholarship contest at the University of Oregon. He will take the Salem examination next spring if faculty recommends. Hamble, a standout student and former newspaper worker, is now superintendent of the Eugene Rock Company after graduation.
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Bolton Hamble
University of Oregon
Salem
Wit Wistar Johnson
Elven
Hamble
Eugene
Eugene Rock
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Ina Watkins
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J. W. Kerns
J. H. Daniels
Kl. C. Hill
Nellie Loomis
R. L. Willoughby
F M. Wilkins
W. W. Calkins
FE. D. Matlock
8. J. Wilson
Wm. Preston
Stinson
Eva Stinson
Veda Quackenbush
Misa Ellen Green
Mary Chambers
Evelyn Ristoe
Geo
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J. Fr. Wetherbee
Frank Gilstrap
P. KK. Hammond
Y. D. Hensil
M. C. Harris
J. Wilson
J. W. Quackenbush
Elmer Elmer Roberts
Spenner
W. W. Brown
E. O. Potter
W. L. DeLano
J. W. Hobbs
Theresa Jackson
D. Reed
Charlotte Zieber
R. E. Gray
Winfield Bennett
W. C. Barbour
J. K. Pratt
E. E. Mink
L. T. Harris
Robert McMurphey
J. H. Bingham
George McMorran
F . Chambers
Archie Livermore
R. M. Pratt
Ed Hanson
J. Goldsmith
D. Yoran
David Linn
Henry Tromp
Henry Hollenbeck
R. S. Bryson
I. M. Glen
L. L. Whitson
Geo. Yoran
Geo. Smith
C. A. Burden
Loomis
W. C. Yoran
T. A. Gilbert
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W. P. Boynton
East Eleventh Street
8. D. Read
H. E. Holmquist
E. F. Howard
Dorothea Boynton
Cascadia
W. H. Lytle
Pendleton
Old Price -Wood Off
Willamette
Richard Watson
Gilder
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