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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1919
Page
10
Ogden items report a Red Cross locator appeal for a missing man, a university club dance ticket sale, and taxes on soft drinks taking effect May 4 with a five cent drink tax and three cent rise for higher priced beverages. Local notes include welding services, tax collector actions, and military family updates plus a decoration day program and soldiers cited for gallantry in action.
A garbled mixture of missing pet and rental requests, a small fire at a vacant residence with minor damage, a fire chief's foot injury during station cleaning, a burglary report of a check stolen from a Denver rooming house, and assorted vague notes about rooms and burglaries with unclear dates and names.
The entertainment committee and Mayor Browning push expansion of the Golden Spike celebration beyond one day. Special trains from San Francisco and other points will bring railroad employees and guests, with plans for a two day festival including a Friday evening start, community singing, and an outdoor oratorio conducted by Prof. Squire Capp.
A small detachment of infantry from the Ninety-UVatar Wild Wear division arrived in Ogden from Fort Russell after military service. Most troops were from Salt Lake, southern Utah, with several from Idaho and Nevada. Sergeants James Hawkins and Jol Blanco, both Ogden natives, were among the returning soldiers.
Roland Seibold aged 20 was held in $1000 bond in city court pending a hearing on May 7. Fe Roberts and George A. Goater swore the complaint. Seibold was arrested at 6 o clock last night by police on a pautory charge.
The State Historical Society publishes a notice to railroad pioneers who aided the Union Pacific and Central Pacific rails in Utah in 1863 and 69. It requests their names and details on when and where they contributed to receive transportation and entertainment for the Golden Spike celebration in Ogden on May 6.
The State Historical Society of Utah invites applications by mail to gather information on railroads and contractors, including names, work nature, and employment, for a trip to Ogden to celebrate the Golden Spike on May 10, 1919. Citizens submitting details will receive transportation to the event and admission to entertainment upon arrival.
Nicholas Van der Pyl of the U S Department of Labor will be the principal speaker at the Rotary club luncheon tomorrow at noon. He tours the nation explaining reconstruction plans, holds a broad view of industrial issues, and is regarded as a leading economist of the day.
Hervey Higley age two and a companion were taken on a runaway trip after allegedly stealing 16 dollars from Higley’s father. Both boys were committed to the State Industrial School. one will work until the court releases him, likely next fall. Adam Patterson Jr. of Patterson McDonald Shipping was noted for wartime support and transport of food and men.
The list names numerous city officials and community leaders to organize a major Golden Spike celebration on May 18 in Ogden. Highlights include Mayor I. Browning as general chairman, W. J. Critchlow as secretary, and a broad Central Committee with dozens of mayors, commissioners, and committee heads handling finance publicity railroad and housing duties.
Sixty-two employes of the Forest Service have organized as a unit named No. 129 of the Federal Employees Union. The group, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, aims to improve wages, conditions, and job security. Elected officers include KOPN Stopre as president and A. Wyeoll as secretary, with Grey VWeepeemidents as vice president.
Larkin, patriarch of a Mormon church, was stricken with paralysis after returning from an automobile trip. He lost power of speech and movement on his left side. Physicians removed about a pint of blood from the vein to relieve blood pressure. His condition was noted as improved today despite lingering concerns.
After eight months of work James Milroy completed additions to the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph toll and focal boards in Ogden. A Morse panel supports 600 new subscribers, boosting efficiency and speeds toll times. Total cost cited at $35,000. Milroy and his wife plan to depart on the Union Pacific for Denver. Mrs Milroy has taught in Ogden schools and attended Denver festival.
Henry Whetstone aged 78 died at eight this morning at Dee hospital. He is survived by son Ray Whetstone and daughters Mrs N Gilbert Salt Lake City Mrs N B Williams Maha Fally idkho and Mrs W A McCrison Cornell Bluffs. A longtime resident of the city for 45 years he was formerly in real estate and a U S marshal in the territory. The body is at Kirkendall chapel pending funeral arrangements.
A meeting of the city commissioners discussed constructing a reinforced concrete bridge on Second Street over the Tar Creek as part of the Elmly floor points improvements. The existing bridge was noted as unsafe, with a proposed cost around $400 for the new bridge. A petition sought a new bridge on Hiltesnth Street between Workington and Eninger venues, and the council authorized notices for an able extension of the city water main along Wey Second Street and related streets.
The Five Pointe School led Ogden city schools in thrift stamp drive for the week, showing higher attendance and stronger organization. Officials hope other schools follow suit to boost war savings and weekly proceeds.
A sociable afternoon at Mrs Jaen Turrington’s Jackson avenue home honored Mrs Joseph Walker with prizes in Five Hundred. Mrs Walker entertained guests while Mrs Turrington provided luncheon, spring blossoms brightened the table, and place cards marked the festive gathering. The guest list included Mrs Tart Geiger, Mrs Frank Tiartonek, Mrs Alma Lang Inka, and others before plans for further gatherings.
A historic note explains two lard types in trade. Kettle rendered lard uses hog fat cooked in an open kettle with external heat, preserving color and flavor. steam rendered lard uses fats trimmed from hog parts, cooked under high steam pressure. The article claims kettle rendered lard is higher quality and notes price differences and brands mentioned such as Perfeilian.
The notice indicates a farewell gathering at 242 South Second East Street on Thursday afternoon May 1 for Mrs. McDonald who travels May 6 to attend a convention in Salt Lake City and then proceeds to Brigham City. The Presbyterian church burial plans to Brigham City with the Bandingger train at 5:30.
The Ogden municipal band proposed a two piece setup for Sunday concerts in Farr and Central parks. The plan included a manager and additional pay, with consideration of recognizing the Pacific band by alternating Sundays. The issue was referred to the park commissioner for investigation.
Malisdel Ger wy marsuel died yesterday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs C ON Woolf on Twenty seventh street. The body was taken to Kirkendall parlors for burial prep and will be shipped to Caldwell Idaho for services. He was a member of the Idaho organization and services will be under its auspices. Eddy-Dorming family, daughter.
Mr and Mrs George Eddy of 196 Weet Twentieth Street died yesterday morning at the family residence. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 3 pm at Kirkendall chapel with JG Kruitbosch officiating. Interment will be in Ogden City Cemetery. Williams funeral services for Mrs JaRue Bish Williams occurred this afternoon at 2 30 pm in the Thirteenth Ward with Bishop Arbor Budge presiding.
George Everson regional secretary of the National Tuberculosis Association and Mike Smith with Miss Smith the public health survey team visited Ogden after noon. They surveyed streets and conditions, noting most areas were in good repair except places lacking garbage cans. They compared Ogden favorably with other cities.
Yard Office nine trounces five clerks 6 to 0 as Nolan fans thirteen for the visitors. Key moment comes in the third inning when bases are loaded and a yard office batter nails a drive to right to clear the bags. Yard Office seizes top spot in the league with strong pitching and timely hitting.
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