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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
3
Fragmented text outlines a local meeting postponed to Friday night with a list of attendees and speakers. Mentions Barly, David Brann Coy, Kiowa, Reed Smoot, and Libor in the street wages. Also references Moody Phillips and Osullivan, plus a note about Western Brokerage and a building.
The popular couple, a prominent Texas youth from Bulles, married near the home of the bride’s father Rt. William Scharpenbach. The groom’s family and friends attended a ceremony amid community celebrations. A passenger train wreck in Portsmoth occurred later, causing several injuries and fatalities.
Wiltige Connor and James Desmond charged with attempted robbery after a morning hearing. William O Connor and James Tesiand faced burglary and related counts with bail set. other defendants faced charges including vagrancy and disturbance. Multiple defendants given fines and short jail terms. court adjourned for further proceedings.
Probate matters were observed in the district court today. Petitions include sale of real estate for Cletcle Wood and guardianship for Carley Redfield. bonds set at 4000 dollars. Also guardianship for Chole Ve Adaia, petition by Amanda Aduss for guardianship duties. bond set at 3000 dollars. Final accounts and settlements discussed with implications for distribution and approvals.
Joseph Covington, 21, son of B Covington, was seriously injured last evening around 4 o clock after a trench cave-in near the corner of Adams and Twenty fifth streets. He suffered severe abdominal injuries and internal damage while working for the gas company digging a main. He was rescued and taken home where Dr. Powers was summoned. his condition improved somewhat today.
Readers submit thoughtful replies about advertisement ideas. The contest will award a prize on Sunday, August 14. Emphasize that advertising should sell goods and earn customer confidence, avoid overstatement, and aim for a smile that promotes the article advertised.
London City celebrates a rebuilt hose cart by Barton, claimed to be the finest of its kind in the western country. Reconstructed from an old cart at a cost under 100, it rivals a new wagon worth 650 with white and gold detailing, new side panel, updated wheels, and gold work. All work done by Barton, a noted department street cleaner, creating a beautiful and substantial vehicle for the city department.
A newspaper note describes a sale of remnant pieces with hundreds of short lengths from silks to calico. All goods are re-marked and placed on a front table for easy choosing, with prices marked plainly a few cents less than sale markings.
The readable text fragments note summer gloves and mentions Nat gloves with vague descriptors blank anode grey. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the snippet.
A newspaper notice touts a two week sale on blankets and comforters with woolen and cotton options, claiming prices will increase after sale and urging readers to buy now. It promises discounts like one third off certain waists and notes the upcoming price hike on bedding materials as trends push costs higher.
A fragmentary notice describes petticoats, mostly black net with woven raf fle styling, taken from various stocks on sale. Former prices cited as $2.85 and $2.00, with remnants and marked reductions noted as part of end of season stock clearances.
Coarge W Feakins, Salt Lake commercial agent for Colomlo Midland, addresses planned day work on creating new Southern Vavila shops. Reports indicate 108 cars and a green Mult from California landed for shipments.
Plain City notes announce two forthcoming meetings to meld entertainment with education. The events will feature speakers from Agriculunt college and local educators, showcasing college workshops, minstrel talent, and demonstrations of educational facilities. The program aims to engage residents with a blend of cultural and instructional offerings.
A labor assembling event was scheduled for Wednesday at Vilton Hall. The committee chair Tahir Tay will lead the session, with discussion on the ADL integration and a focus on the day’s agenda. Glanville and Sery are noted participants.
Advertisement notes hosiery options including wool stockings with hose-fast backs and double heels, priced around 12 shillings 6 pence to 15 pence per pair. Indicates infant wool items in pink and blue at 15 pence. Mentions Ieto Chiktrey’s hose store and local availability.
In the wash goods department there are handsome bargains across a broad assortment. The display highlights the beauty of fabrics, including extra wide linens and bel spreads. Prices are reduced from former 25 4 and 15 cents to two for a limited time.
A late yesterday meeting in the commissioners room of the court considered a Milavit petition seeking Thomas McParland be brought into court for contempt. The affidavit alleges McParland diverted water in a canal, violating court orders in Thompson et al v Pelor McFarland et al, with prior trial ruling for the plaintiff and subsequent actions noted. The report also mentions a separate violent incident at a Sunday school house and racing actions with various names and dates.
John Doerhofer, a noted tobacco manufacturer and former president of the Solvieco Works, died at home from complications of disease. Born as a steamer crew member, he built a vast business empire and sold Solvieco to American Tobacco in 18M, later founding other factories before his death.
A blaze at the Pittsburg plate glass giant Marty plant in Cincinnati caused about 20000 in losses. Five workers were injured and three firemen were hurt while fighting the fire amid stiff insurance coverage at 75 percent. The incident disrupted operations as investigators began checks.
A night of violence in Butte ends with one man dead and another dying after a dispute over a trivial matter escalates. The incident involved Sheley Crawford and Alkire, local well known residents, with authorities pursuing justice as townspeople react with shock and indignation.
A partial OCR reading reports a young girl fatally harmed in a strange incident. Details are garbled with misread words and unclear names, but the core event is the fatal injury of a female child.
Special excursion by Oregon Stork Line 1 offers Ogden to Jackson Park traversal with meals and lodging. Seven day trip priced at $10.50 includes transportation from Ogden and coach seating. Tickets limited to fifty passengers with no refunds. Recent Reed arrivals list numerous names and cities indicating travel interest.
Market brief listing closing quotations for various steel, rail, and utility stocks. Names include Baltimore & Ohio, Canadian Pacific, New York Central, Pennsylvania Railroad, Union Pacific, Southern Railway, and Wabash with prices and fractions noted.
An ordinance levies a special tax on abutting property in Walk District No. 1 for building sidewalks along Jefferson Avenue between Twenty-sixth and Twenty-seventh Streets. The measure sets a total cost of 1,278.80 and a front-foot rate, outlines assessment of Lots 1,10,8,7 in Block 1, and specifies due dates and enforcement procedures.
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