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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1909
Page
3
A regional fashion blurb highlights voile skirt styles including Lacre and Tay Bly Chessy options. It notes material choices and current trends, with mentions of wearability and coordinated outfits for the season. The piece reads as a brisk wardrobe update from a local page.
The Ogden News reports upcoming theater openings at the Onteam Theater and a charity party Wednesday evening April 1 with refreshments and a $25 admission. Orpheum Amusement Company Amicable Incorporation filed in Ogden, capital stock $20,000, 200 shares of $10 each, officers include Willard Scowcroft as president and David C. Bectes as treasurer.
The page lists funeral services for Stalph S. Mews and Terrance McGovern, with services at St Joseph's Church and local interment details. It notes travel for Rev and Mrs Holapp to Europe, ship plans, license notices for game wardens, and assorted local society items including hardware and business updates.
Samuel Nestonve promotes a vast irrigation scheme south and north of Ogden to water 50,000 acres and support fruit culture. Builders J H Barty and James Sherr Tant hold 20,000 acres and plan a reservoir and canal network with a power plant. Local subscriptions approach 42,000,000 with further funds needed to complete the project.
Consulting engineer Isaacs arrives from Chicago with Morse of the Central Railways to inspect a new freight structure. President Kruttech reviews the project as maintenance chief de Wit oversees improved water works and potential lumber dock breaks. Work on the new building hinges on approval and timing due to weather and supply constraints.
A washout near Buss forty miles east of Granger on the Idaho division blocks all Portland to Granger service. Trains between Portland and Ogden and other connections are diverted via alternate routes. Repairs are expected to take several days with a large force rebuilding the track. Special track arrangements are planned to reroute traffic through Pocatello and surrounding lines.
A deputy questioned Ogden and Hooper men along the Ogden river near Hooper for possessing unlicensed fishing gear. He confiscated fish, then attempted to seize the boat and gear, resulting in accusations against Peter Mattson Jo in Due Richard Roe and John Smith of Ogden and Varil Firdice Charles Wigley and John and William Hall of Hooper.
A late Oak service departs Machtarists for the city at 10 on. ma.
Jurors drawn for the May term of district court include Oglenellenty Th Moore, W G Fasskner, Thomas Dores, O A Wise, M Kammerer, Widlow Patt, Jas D Flare, Jas Firtekeon, Albert Coop, War Pearce, A G Pell, BT Funders, Wa T Pickett, P A Grol, Henry Barton, G F Garr, Martie Callen, R D Porter, H C Tannen, Hunterilie F W Wool, Foy Thomas Sioliands, Samuel Bad de, Pleasant View Samuel Shaw, Ble City Milla Bhatp Sr Jos Siogletos, Lyman Skeeb, J Ye Mud men, Mintah Alma Keres, Barch Creek Lee Richey, Whoa Van Ales.
The record shows a 2 08 besting a 3 08 time with a rest, tied to a stud event at Deden Falt trownde after April te. JOUNZON, Owner.
Frank Waterr and family of Fins Creek Nebraska and J C G Rehrare and son of Ovettiam Neb arrive in the city and confer with friends about investments. Mr Schrake reports rising prices and a depcretion delaying real estate deals, seeking a prompt, profitable option.
The Yung Ladies with AL Josephin Church host a social at Columbus Hall on the 26th, starting 8 p.m. The program includes cards, dancing and refreshments. A nominal admission of 25 cents is charged to raise funds for charity.
The Great Engineer plans temporary breakwater work to prevent water from the lake from washing away the track near Bagley station. Heavy winds caused sections of the line to break and trains were delayed, but a new work train restored the line to service. Officials will assess and reinforce the track to withstand future breaches and improve stability at the points and waves involved.
A Ogden city court heard several petty offenses with theft and vagrancy charges. C A Kaureen and J F Alexander admitted guilty to theft of a slip, while Tom Kelly faced vagrancy and painter's colic related charges. Officers recounted arrests. sentences included ninety day suspensions and travel restrictions.
Marriage notices list several unions with spouses from Salt Lake City and nearby towns. The piece also mentions a Supreme Court case John S Houta vs Union Darttic Madhond with a $3,170 amount and a trainload shipment issue, noting transit abnormalities and a legal ruling.
The railroad company faced several decisions over six years, appealing each one. A judgment in 2470 is cited for over a thousand dollars in interest. The defense attributes delay to an act of Prork drove, but the company maintains the once-grounded delay argument failed.
Death of W F Calbins reported in Lon Ange les with funeral arrangements set for Tuesday in Loa Angelet.
A fragment announces a free giveaway from The Tripp Studio located at 140 26th Street. The notice invites attendees to bring name and address before May 1 to receive the free item. Details are sparse and partially obscured.
New York April 19 A keeper in Reémt Ayr named after a drink of water loses speech and memory. Doctors at the Norwegian hospital report a rare case of combined aphasia and amnesia. He cannot recall past life, write, or speak and recalls nothing of his wife’s presumed death.
A severe weather event struck western Michigan with destructive rain and flooding. Local communities reported washed out roads and damaged property as crews assess the extent of the damage and begin recovery efforts.
A garbled report describes a political tour criticizing railway accidents and a plan to eliminate them. Mentions President Ke V W Hiptey visiting a plant at Pers, D J Blar men and Santa Fe rail installations, with vague references to routes, stations, and inspector visits across several locations.
Londue reports a crowded week for stage, noting premieres and performances across venues. The Critics praise The Counte Carter and The Desk mate ite while Pay Davie and Cosel Pan feature in Court Theatre showings at Vary venues with Arthur supporting acts.
Tret appearance in England differs from the American version in many respects. The Rose Stahl and The Chorus Lads company prepare for Monday's debut at Vandertile theater amid a string of successful performances by veteran cast.
Philadelphia April 18 Lieut Com mander McKean of the ordnance dept at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and Lieut Delaney to command of the United States will depart tonight for Washington where they are expected to explain a meeting on the Panther. Prominent officers drafted a remonstrance criticizing Secretary Newberrys order which reshapes naval tradition by removing experienced officers from ordnance construction repair equipment and placing young staff officers in winter. The sensational court martial was not taken seriously at the yard. Friends say they acted within their duties. Hear Admiral Melville retired criticized Newberrys order. The order was promulgated in January and approved by President Roosevelt. It followed the Panther controversy dated March 2 with Capt Albert Berry Commander B C Ryan Lieutenant Commander N C Twining Lieutenant Commander R Thussbrouck Ensign Delaney Lord O W Bier and Midshipman W A Parker.
In a pending federal case, Grace Watson as administrator of F. M. Watson’s estate challenges the Iron Mountain Southern railroad. Attorney General Wickersham urges upholding the Federal Liability Act as constitutional. The death of Watson on duty follows a collision, with the company arguing the act covers interstate but not local employment.
Word from Washington says the Pacific fleet will not reach Mare Island until June 15. The West Virginia Maryland South Dakota and California were ordered to Mare Island in May but this has been revoked. The fleet will participate in the Alaska Takin Pacific exposition and undergo maintenance repairs at Mare Island for several months.
Vanderbilt’s Horatio Anlatet finished second in the Prix Hocquart and his Greatestate won the Prix de Joone while the Tang event produced a 400 peso value in prizes. The meet included Irish entries and other horses, with Colt Vanderbilt securing a notable win in the Mt gmba Crotte race.
An obituary note reports the death of the head of an asphalt company in New York. The fragmentary text describes a sudden illness followed by death at a park, with references to associates and local health officials, but specific names, dates, and locations are unclear due to the damaged source.
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