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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
3
Decorations and electric lights adorn the Pingree home area as two orchestras prepare a grand dance in Ogden. Social guests from Ogden and Weber County are expected, with entertainers, vaudeville stunts, and a formal program arranged by local office girls and hostesses.
The Governor appeals to District Forester L. B. Kneipp for aid to protect the elk herd in the Jackson Hole area through winter. Severe forage loss has left winter ranges depleted, threatening deaths without feeding. The survey, with forest officials, notes improved herd conditions in recent winters and plans to maintain a hay-based support program on a large ranch in Jackson Hole.
Many locals attend a golden anniversary at the Larkin home on Twentyfirst Street in Ogden. Neighbors, relatives, and distinguished guests from Salt Lake City gather to toast Mr and Mrs George W Larkin as decades of marriage are celebrated with music, dancing, and gifts. A citywide well wisher note follows, praising the couple and inviting further felicitation.
A list of guests at the Hermitage Hotel in Ogden over the past week includes Mrs. Dong Antec and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. GMy Go, Miss Tale, Mr. and Mrs. George Finely, Mr. and Mrs. Natert Miller, and many others. The group is visiting for a dig and will depart soon for an extended 16D excursion where Mr. Kobo will attend.
Clara K Young faces social scrutiny and tragedy as she endures accusations and confinement while defending her dignity amid a tainted marriage saga. The text portrays a woman’s resilience under hostile pressures and a community’s harsh judgment.
Major Jubert Christiansen, the only Utahan with the United States military mission in Berlin, returns to Salt Lake after serving in 1917 1918. He helped repatriate Russian prisoners, led transports through Bolshevik lines, and faced danger from both German and Bolshevik forces while aiding POWs and supplying Red Cross rations.
In a district court session Judge AH Pratt heard cases of desertion brought by husbands against their wives. Eddy Christensen vs Ada Nelvi Christensen and Vevid Stauffer vs Vatkine Stani Yor were cited. The court considered custody for three children and related matters.
The city awarded the sidewalk district 119 contract to Wheelwright Construction this morning after the lowest bids were reviewed by the city engineer. The total paid work bills amount to 36,350.94, versus the engineer’s estimate of 5,025 dollars, with changes in labor costs since the estimate.
Leonard R. MyBride surrendered at the Ogden recruiting office and was taken to Fort Dougies by a local sergeant. He will be turned over to Salt Lake Army officers for the punishment accorded deserters. The report notes Merle Flaig also allegedly left the army.
The city commission approved a $1240 payment to Ogden Mason bulkdira for progress on the new comfort station at the corner of Twenty fourth Street and Washington Avenue. The claim was approved on the recommendation of Wehitest A A Shreeve.
Waterworks officials released a monthly financial report noting July activity. The document highlights revenue, expenditures, and a warning regarding a potential overspend, with emphasis on shortfalls and corrective steps for upcoming months.
Salt Lake Aug 5 Deputy Sheriff Christenson travels to Trout Creek to subpoena witnesses in the Cone murder case. The preliminary hearing for defendants Allee Harris and her two sons Leland and agene Harris and Edward Tackman is set for 10 am next Monday before Justice J. B. Cooper at Nephi. W. C. Bryan plans the hearing with Deputy Sabey recovering from wounds as a key witness to be called.
Washington August 5 A resolution charging the Democratic administration with high costs cites six primary causes including government extravagance war procurement hoarding and currency contraction under the federal reserve act. The Republican Montana representative argues the president can relieve the people using powers within his reach and that enforcement of federal anti trust laws is lax.
Freddie White was arrested with others on I W W charges near Ogden. Found guilty in city court, he received 60 days in the city jail with hard labor. He claimed ignorance of I W W membership and said he joined seeking uplift. He will work in the city cemetery.
Professor George Stewart of Wah Agricultural College returned from a trip through Summit Wasatch Morgan and Tooele counties Utah to brief farmers on current grain experiments and seed varieties. He noted crops are generally fair with good hay in Summit and Wasatch, showers aiding range conditions, and overall prospects near normal though some counties show below normal yields. County Agent T Plea jm Wasatch works with farmers advising seed grain choices and monitoring Utah Experiment Station trials.
D Mettarthy KR Brennen and Janie Murray were discharged by the city court after a charge of crime was filed. Jenae learned the three had served in the Canadian Army and were released to work. This morning they appeared in the classified ads.
The petition from desk sergeants requests a raise from 90 to 105 dollars per month, arguing their work warrants parity with patrolmen who earn 395 dollars monthly. They claim current pay fails to reflect duties, efficiency, and living costs, and urge the city’s public safety leadership to grant the increase.
The Helping Hand bureau told the city commission July was quiet with about 300 office visitors and 104 calls for help. Many callers asked for information, some soldiers and sailors sought employment, and Red Cross cooperation was noted. The writer expects a short vacation and plans to return by the 15th.
Inventory completed in this county lists property of members in both clubs. Circular letters were sent to members detailing items owned such as pigs horses money thrift stamps and other goods. The record includes money invested in the clubs and animal livestock counts, with totals and categories from the compiled inventories.
Washington August fifth news reports a cabinet conference where the discussion of a free market for wheat was noted but not seriously considered. Mentioned were new lentels and enforcement of existing regulation as the focus of the policy review. Representative Igon blocked readers for a census by installing a measure amid federal trade commission investigations into rising prices.
A court session this morning continued proceedings on alleged milk distribution by several dealers. The County Attorney Bates recommended continued action as the case proceeds and August dates were noted for further hearings.
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