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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
7
The clipping lists the business office hours from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm daily except Sunday with reduced Sunday hours from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. It mentions office numbers 60 One Ring and 56 Two Rings and notes generally fair and cooler conditions with a northeast wind.
Fragmented notices list community figures, market items, and social mentions from Ogden including Beej market references, school board postponement, and travel blurbs. Names such as Mrs Cooney and Mrs Toponee appear alongside market prices and local committee notes.
A jumble of society items lists trips by Chief Rogers and family, a wedding in Ogden for Miss Jensen and Mr Nelson, and greetings for the newlyweds. The piece notes residents, a public opening announcement, and social events tied to Ute Southern Pacific ties.
Rapid Transit company plans a railroad track to the Weber County Fair Grounds on Seventeenth Street. They seek to place the track on the north side to avoid blocking the driveway and to be ready by September 9 and 16 for delegates and exhibitors. A council meeting granted the request after a street supervisor notification, with work to begin on the proposed alignment promptly.
Fireman W A Tiddie of Ute South receives a handsome water charm souvenir paid by passengers of No. 8 section wrecked at Death Nevada on July. The letter published in the Standard of the week notes the crew’s bravery and the passengers’ desire to reward Steed for aiding passengers and preventing loss of life.
Sanitary inspector powers contain a fully developed smallpox case on Twenty third Street proving exposure to many residents and visitors. The health board orders quarantine, inspection of boarders and households, vaccination checks, and disinfection while urging citizens to report suspicious symptoms and avoid spreading the disease. The incident involves Mrs Mortensen and several mill workers as linked contacts.
June style city board meeting discussed contagion risks and sanitary inspections. Officials reviewed reports on diseased meats, housing visits, and quarantine measures, with prior readings and orders approved. Local health actions included inspecting premises on Second Street and coordinating with state health authorities.
Two laborers seeking a free ride on a Union Pacific freight train were robbed by two men. The attackers restrained the workers with a revolver, took cash and valuables, and fled as the train neared Cyclone Peak. Police described the suspects by clothing and partial descriptions, while the victims gave details of the assault.
A report on travelers returning from Europe describes gifts, souvenirs, and lessons from the trip. It notes selections of carved hardwood items, vines and leaves motifs, and keepsakes gathered by Michigan residents. The piece mentions a group’s joy, shared memories, and the benefit of the journey to the community.
A judge sentences several young offenders to reform school after a city incident. Patrick Thomas, 19, was sent to Ogden Reform School following petty theft at a saloon and related misdeeds in Portilla, with officers noting prior behavior and residence in the city. Henry Morateth also committed to Reform School for alleged irrecibility. to be evaluated in a restrained, non-graphic report reflecting the period's tone.
Real estate transfers listed include parcels in Riversile park and Central Park, with several named grantors and grantees such as Emmett and wife, Adelaide Whorton, Mary Wattis, Jobe Wolf, and Mira Wolf, plus a $4,500 transaction for part of lot 9 in Mock 1. The notice also mentions stray horse branding and owner details, an Odd miscellaneous advertisement about cattle or animals, and a Philadelphia cricket team match report noting 200 runs in first innings.
Fragmentary OCR provides names and roles listed for a sale event but details are unreadable. The text mentions individuals such as Celahoy, MENRY, Clekel Agent, Tinie Hep Ogden and roles like agent or organizer. No clear date or location is discernible.
A fragmentary report details disputes over property borders and assessments. It mentions residents and a local official tied to a contentious plan for repairs and funding, with references to the city streets and a proposed paving project.
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