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Utah Ogden Standard

Location

Ogden, Utah, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1916

Page

8

Weber County Assessor completes 1916 rolls and raises valuation

County Assessor James J. Robson has prepared the 1916 assessment rolls and submitted 41.10 to the State Board of Equalization for review. Weber County’s total valuation will exceed 45 million, up from about 21 million last year, with a tax rate near 41 mills previously and a proposed 13 mill reduction on city property. The State Board’s report on large corporations not assessed by the county is awaited.

James J. Robson State Board of Equalisation County Board Board of Equalization Robson Weber County County Eaecesor

Tax levy figures and valuations in Ogden 1916 record

A 1916 tax levy summary shows city rates of 34.20 per 100 for city values and 2.65 per 100 for county outside. estimates indicate likely no state 5 mill levy this year. Comparative valuations for 1915 and 1916 list city and county real estate, personal property, and total valuations for Ogden City and surrounding districts, with figures in dollars for properties and improvements. Also notes entertainment listing at Alhambra Hippodrome with 10c, 20c, 50c, and 10c prices.

Robeonmaya Sir Hobson Ogden City Renee Teysonal Vses Seeeenner Ogden Caytasl Improvements County AL Fress Cy Tots) Valuation Co

Superintendent of Ogden Schools Reported Offered Post

The Aheyenoe Tribune notes speculation that Mr. Fen may accept a tempting offer to become superintendent of schools in Ogden Utah. The item records chatter among education leaders about the potential move and the local reaction includes humorous remarks about past conversations and a sewing society gathering.

Aheyenoe Tribune Fant Satay Ogden Utah Fen

Board of Education reviews needs of city schools

After a two hour conference the city board of education approved only urgent items. They accepted a reply from Principal John W Wintle over Arbor Day tree purchases at Lewis school. J E Beeman requested cadet encampment permissions for May 5 in Oxden valley and guns from the federal government. Board invited Supt Stills to attend State High School day May 22 and granted closing Ogden high for that event. Principals of the three junior highs secured a May 19 track and field meet closing. Needs for next year total 242000 with 169500 for support, 8700 interest on bonds, 4200 sinking fund. 160500 included in state district funds.

City Board of Education Lewis School John W. Wintle J. E. Beexan Oxden Valley Kneass Lieut Wallace Taw McMilla University of Utah Ogden Restivut Long Pon Nystera Cnystem Atate Atate High School

Boosters Banquet at ME Church May 12

In the M. B. E. church parlor on May 12 a boosters banquet will be served by church ladies. Mr. Merdsman, former Offen Chautauqua platform manager, is billed as chief speaker and local citizens are urged to attend. Notify circle secretary Mrs A Richmond at 531 Thirty-fifth Street, phone 273-R. A highlight will be the New York Military Band.

Ogden Chautauqua Futerary Imnd Sciestifie Cirete M. BE Merdsman Offen Mra. A Richmond Thirty-fifth Street New York

Weber and Ogden Stake win in church contests

Weber and Ogden stake representatives swept the Northern division contests of the Mormon church Mt. LA. special activities league. Ben Young of the Weber stake won public speaking, the Weber quartet and the Ogden stake ladies quartet contest. Winners advance to Salt Lake on June 8 for final church champions. Other results include George Baird second in public speaking and multiple quartets from Weber, Ogden, North Weber, and Summit stakes placing in male and ladies contests.

Weber and Ogden Stakes Mormon Church Mt. LA Activites Ben Young Weber Stake Weber Make Ogden Stake Salt Lake Aned Tantalent Misa Lamont Foulter Mian Grea Horsley Tver Alake George Taird Boxelder Stake Hen Young Weber Slake George Baird Hincatey Uish State Industrial School B. C. Call Brigham City Alvali Scoville Ogden Weber North Weber Summit Geden Joseph Scaville John Culley Orden Howard Anderson David J. Wilton The Weber Acatomy

The World’s Greatest Oratorio Theme at Sunday Church

The Sunday service at First Methodist will feature an oratorio as its focal point. This sermon series titled The World's Greatest Masterpieces will begin with The World's Greatest Oratorio and outline the program for future installments including The World's Greatest Classic and The World's Greatest Rate.

San Filippo Neri Rome Handel Creaflow Llayden Spitz Elijah Michelesbon Aung

Markets Rally In Mercantile Marine Shares Amid Mixed Trading

New York April 29. Mercantile Marine common and preferred led active trading with the preferred rising almost six points to over 90 and the common near 73.25. Other issues including distillers, petroleum, motors advanced 3 to 4 points while Standard stocks and United States Steel lagged. Chicago hog market receipts 3000, prices varied with live hogs around 9.50 to 10.10, lulk and malted ranges shown. Omaha hogs receipts 7500, prices high end near 9.85, cattle and sheep with mixed gains across classes.

New York Mercantile Marine Common Preferred United States Steel de Lions Chicago Chicapo Ifeshore

Chicago Grain Markets Rise on Weather and News

Chicago on April 29 saw snow and rain in the northwest threaten further spring crop cuts while prices climbed in the wheat market. Traders cited higher beliefs about world shipments and a favorable German note to U.S. contentions, with May opening at about 1.1368 and July around 1.051.

Chicago Lghter World United States

Utah Stocks Market Summary April 29 Featured Utah mining shares rise

Demand remains strong for mining stocks in Utah as listed shares including Alta Consolidated Michigan Utah Silver Kings Silver Shield Booth Hel a Watner Copper and Yankee show activity. River price climbs to 74 12 suggesting support for silver lead stocks while Amalgamated and Sugar shares post notable gains amid steady brokered quotes from Joe Hogle Co. and Morning Beacon.

Alta Consolidated Michigan-Utab Silver Kings Silver Shield Booth Heela Tlotie Glandant Watner Copper Yankee Hiate Atocke Utah Idaho Consolidated Waran & Cement Joe Hogle & Co Washington Avenue Ralea Beaxton Alta Con ABC AONE Coon Ite Teek Tunnel

Stock and Trade Listings Across Utah and Coal Regions

A dense inventory of stock prices and trade listings across dozen outfits including Silver King Coalition and Keystone. Notes on banks Desart National and First National in multiple cities. Prices range from a few dollars to hundreds, with several entries in cents per unit and bond-like quotes.

Wistaria Confectionery Store to Open on Washington Ave

Batistas Bros owners of Orpheum Candy Co plan a modern confectionery at 2437 Washington Ave. It will offer ice crosses and sherbets under strict sanitary conditions and serve light lunches. Opening announcement expected soon.

Wistaria Confectionery Batistas Bros Orpheum Candy Co Washington Ave

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