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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1917
Page
4
Railroads nationwide announce baggage fare can be checked from home to home for passengers. A circular from George D. Alley of the Colonial Pacific outlines the system now in place coast to coast.
For more than a week Michigan City police search for Henry Sahringer and William H. Venez at the request of relatives. Fern Wahringer, daughter of Sahringer, says the man vanished about nine years ago. Mra. M. D. Butler of Baker, Oregon, seeks news of Venez, who she says adopted her baby brother, son of Charles A. Funk, about 22 years ago.
Manila reports plans for German steamships to join service to ease trade congestion. The North German Lloyd vessel Marka is nearly ready for commission, with repairs underway on others. Washington directs a tentative recruitment to man the ships for Philippine service.
Washington April 30 The land office fee regulations to require affidavits from agents or civil war veterans applying for homes were upheld as valid by the supreme court. Leclere indictment sustained and trial ordered for Morehead of Chinook Montana charged with perjury aiding a conspiracy.
The message expresses gratitude for the kindness and support of many friends after the late Miness and death at Dewane Lyman, William Lyman and Family. Also notes advertisement for Harry D. Carey in The Fighting Gringo at the Cone tomorrow and Wednesday.
Martha Anne Shinn died at Meyburn Idaho April 27. She leaves husband Arthur Shinn and three sons plus seven brothers and a sister. Funeral held yesterday. Walker pioneer death. funeral in Rivertale ward chapel with many tributes. Crown Ellen Brown funeral in North Ogden. Alba Stuart funeral held Uintah ward chapel with multiple speakers. Lauritzen Virginia Lauritzen, 22, died at Ephraim home. funeral planned in Ephraim.
Clarence H. Mellewell, 22, died Saturday evening in Los Angeles while attending the National School of Engineering and enlisted in the California National Guard. Born in Ogden, he was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H. Mettewell. He married in Ogden and is survived by siblings in Idaho, Utah, and Evanston. Body to be shipped to Larkin Lane Undertakers for announcements later.
County Attorney Charles L. Farr began asking residents if they have paid the poll tax. He stated he does not believe in the principle of the tax but will enforce the law where due, noting about 350 residents have neglected or refused payment.
Local military officers said that if the army bill passes Congress tonight, the Utah volunteer national guard may be called to active service next week. California guardsmen remain stationed at strategic points on the Reuther Pacific and other railroads, with no clear indication of a broader mobilization.
A parade in Ogden featured fifteen Federal trucks and a brass band to promote Federal tracks for commercial use. Cadillac Company manager W C Taylor praised the trucks as valuable for transfer work and predicted autos will handle much hauling, with farm tasks shifting from horses to motor power.
A community notice promotes rug cleaning by Ogden Steam Laundry, contact #175. The piece mentions attendees and floral tributes at an interment in the city cemetery, with names including Mrs Slater and Joseph Th Ferne llus.
Mrs Lilly Murray and Laster Spurlock wed quietly by Rev Christian Garver then left for Evanston. The Elizabeth Marriott Camp of the Daughters of Pioneers held a social meeting at Mrs Annie Middleton home with readings on Elizabeth Marriott’s life, music program by Dorothy and Rachael Anderson, and remarks on Pioneer work. About thirty ladies attended and received flag souvenirs.
Miss Ethel Drown, seven years in charge of the laundry department at the industrial school, was honored by the girls’ department at the Gables with a luncheon. Yellow toile decor and fine gifts marked the affectionate tribute. On April 28, Miss Jevel Brown wed Mr. John Tintke at Rachel Trawn’s home with Bishop Tanner officiating.
A complimentary recital will be presented Monday evening May 7 in the college auditorium under the direction of Tracy Cannon head of the piano department. The program features student performers plus guest artist Margaret Suratuerbaya soprano from Salt Lake City who previously impressed audiences in Salt Lake City and at the University of Utah while studying for years.
D. Hadlock announces his daughter Dessie will wed Lionel Layton in May. The notice identifies the families and confirms the upcoming marriage event.
City officials report District 15 residents favor cement paving over asphalt on South Washington avenue for economy. Mayor Heywood says the commission has jurisdiction for a cement base with asphalt top but will not oppose petition if a majority supports it.
Hary D. Carey is set to appear in a schedule spanning tomorrow and Wednesday. Details remain sparse in the fragment, with emphasis on Carey’s planned appearances and local reader interest.
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