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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR recalls Dreamland crowds swelling nightly with carnivals and concerts. Mentions Sacred concert at Sylvan Park, a mass gathering, and local notices about cultural events, a real estate transfer, and a knitting ad. Points to a chaotic page with varied items and partial names.
A garbled OCR page fragment details a long list of local happenings including concerts at Sylvan Park, a sacred concert, and various notices. It mentions a picture exhibit “The Bum Hers” and a string of ads for hotels, Pullman services, and local businesses, with scattered names and places such as Ogden and Denver, plus references to weather, trains, and garden activities.
Readable market column notes shifting prices and supplier activity with mentions of Utah Copper advancing and Pacific Coast price moves. The piece hints at price changes, stock tone, and general market mood, framed by brief notices and a closing urge that want ads bring big results.
A writ of mandamus fails to force payment in a dispute over extra work on Sewer District No. 10. The Utah city council and city engineer reviewed ONeill’s claim of $10,783.87 for additional excavations. The council ultimately allowed only the standard contract amount, with detailed estimates showing $4,427.78 of extra work, and the proceedings featured debates over proper meeting procedures and statutory compliance.
A petition seeks to compel the city auditor to issue a warrant paying the remaining balance of 1,718.19 for extra work under a contract. The case cites statutory duties and prior findings that the auditor did not refuse or deny the claim, urging a court order to settle the disputed amount as shown by city engineer statements and contract records.
An old time notice invites attendance at a sacred song service on Sunday. The program includes organ solos and anthems performed by mixed quartets and soloists such as Lain Ware and Johveos with various titled pieces like Remember Me and The Lord My Shepherd. A cordial invitation is extended to the community for the 8 p.m. service.
Rev Leonard departs Ogden for a return to college duties after service at a Swedish Lutheran church during Christmas. The report notes his short time with M4 parents in Minnesota and his move to up college work in September, reflecting on wartime history and the ongoing rivalry for commercial supremacy.
The readable content is garbled and lacks coherent details to summarize as a news item. No identifiable people, places, dates, or events are present to form a factual card.
A seasoned group of forty five expert shooters will spend a day in Ogden on September 6 to join the Iq Shooting Tour. The Browning trophy event is set for August 25 at Kall Lata with attendance by the Waanteh Gop ghab. On September 11 a cadre of thirty five professionals will face off in a daylong tournament, with prize cash exceeding $3,199 and trophies sweeping the field. Ogden attendees include Mehik Ligolows, Gue Berker, M. Gkeen, Wn. Anderson, and F. Miller.
The Dreamland show hosted a prize fight event featuring Gaus and Nel amid a star studded program. Crowds filled the venue with many attending, and organizers urged early arrival as seating was limited and first come, first served.
Angush Edu, AL Stradella Gardens hosts Purple Day events with a major bicycle race at Glenwood Park and a Salt Lake lodge baseball game. Local Elks plan parades, professional and amateur races, dancing, and a late night pavilion event.
Carnie Wirers received orders for annual fumigation by the sanitary department. Custodian FA Wear Rayd stated with about five gallons of formaldehyde and ten pounds of potash the thorough fumigation will clear streets by Monday. Workers say the Henry buildings will reopen to the public in a few days after complete treatment.
A distorted account describes a scene near a booth selling pork pies where a boy is offered food by a man. The witness mentions a thief and a disruptive exchange as onlookers react, with unclear names and details.
A cryptic, garbled note from The Purely Parsonal Interne asks about an obscure topic and yields a puzzling reply from Ben. The exchange includes fragmented phrases like Ate Seeshim and Treom can't yl, reflecting likely transcription errors and unclear attribution within a Washington context.
D A Randolph Harriman interests general representative arrives by private car to inspect local rail facilities before a southern trip. He trades notes with General Mary Bancroft then plans a tour of Yellowstone, while California fruit shipments push demand and 10 000 ton capacity expansions loom at Ogden and a 16 000 ton plant to be built at Carlin. Daily shipments from Evington head east as 20 000 tons of California fruit are expected to reach eastern markets via the rail lines converging at Ogden. The Finchmannes announce a 22 60 dollar toll to Ogden on a transcontinental route meeting in Denver. Ogden Eagles depart for Seattle signaling the convention era ahead.
A domestic scene ends with a missed train after a man calculates travel time by minutes. A postmaster interview reveals village letters delayed by distance, as a nobleman pursues letters to a distant village and contemplates a quirky parcel route. The tale blends humor and parliamentary tone with local color and misdirected haste.
Benind Halley of West Weber attends the Ogden White Growers meet noting potential AVnet Weber venture. Report suggests favorable view of a yarass project despite unclear wording. A local peach event on Monday plans a display of Alberta peaches and 191 trees bearing this year.
Two girls, Miry Leavitt and Ming Stone, were fishing near Benyer canyon when a huge rattlesnake surfaced from rocks. Stone attempted to shoot it with her father Al P. Stone’s shotgun but the gun was empty. Leavitt rushed the serpent, allowing Stone to strike and kill the rattlesnake which measured several feet long with rattles and a button.
In Ridge Murphy's court at Five Points, four men faced fines for intoxication. William Lopez, Hol Stone, Gen. Kelly, and Ralph Smith plead guilty. Judge suspended part of the penalty. McDermott pleaded not guilty to engraving charges, while Clark admitted his bill. A separate case involved a man cited for using obscene language to a deputy. investigation continues.
Munsey 8 was fined $25 in the police court after a drunken dispute with Na Hine in a public place last night. The defendant denied the charge while the complainant testified he was treated insultingly. the magistrate warned him to avoid such conduct in the future.
Australian newspaper clipping reports the American fleet arriving in Auckland aboard SS Ane. The item notes a Sunday schedule and mentions plans for charting routes in the Pacific. Strong entities include the American fleet, Auckland, and SS Ane.
Historical notices describe Valley Day in Ogden Canyon with plans for a contest at the Oaks celebration. Letters from Samuel Nowhouse and Harry Joseph propose judges and prize distributions, mentioning 25 dollar prizes and a past custom by the late Wanry Peery, with invitations to participate in the festivities and honor the memory of a deceased friend.
A historical notice describes a monumental clock displayed by Colgate & Co. in Jersey City and shipped to New York. It details dimensions, materials, and mechanics including dial size, hand lengths, and movement, highlighting its display along the North River and the citable fame of the giant timepiece.
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