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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
9
Random business notes, arrests, property cases, reunions, and social notices. Topics include a sheriff arrest over attempted horse sale, travel updates, real estate disputes in Ogden, a large Scandinavian reunion in Hymum, school enrollment data in Weber County, an outing postponed by ward ladies, and various travel and social announcements featuring names and places such as Logan, Lake Tahoe, Ogden, Zion, Wrights, and Kansas City.
John Il tlashes Nemesis of OK den'antray dog population asserts the adage that every dog has its day. He reports to city records on last week’s zeal, disposing of worthless animals and collecting 1920 in taxes from owners who refused to have dogs killed. He has nine dogs pending ownership questions. Enforcement of muzzling ordinance cited amid a muzzled bull dog incident. Moral: avoid muzzling a dog in future.
North Weber Stake prepares a big summer outing at Glenwood Park for the upcoming primary outing tomorrow. A lively program of sports dancing and entertainment is promised with primary officers described as energetic organizers driving the event.
The Saturday Evening Post notes a feature lineup at the Alhambra including Max Schurtt comedies and Thomas Ince productions along with D. W. Griffith films. Norma Tatiadge appears Friday evening in Law of Compensation with the run continuing through weekend showings.
Al Amity Jil DeVine witnessed about 160 Holland steamers anchored in the upper Hudson River during a night, loaded with shipments but refused permission to sail. Ogden attorney says these neutral ships threaten to aid Germany, with officials noting a 6 percent cargo concern.
Weber County exemption board summons sixty more young men for physical exams on August 14 and 16 under the draft law. Thirty men each day, with reexaminations for those failing earlier tests. Dr. W. T. Brown to chair rechecks. officials anticipate about thirty draftable from the first group of 120. Names listed by district, with reexamination underway and results withheld pending careful review.
Reports from New York and the east describe intensified war preparations and merchant activity as ships unload and port choked with cargo. Attorney De Vine notes broader public support while speculation of a quick Kaiser defeat lingers amid Pacific coast visits and local social club notices.
Mrs Josephine Ipson of Plain City announces the engagement of her daughter Jana Juaneta to a Cedar City fiancé with a Salt Lake wedding planned in the near future. Mrs Hess leaves for New York as society circles prepare for upcoming social season.
Le Wroong announces the engagement of his daughter Virginia to Albert II Muttquiet of Reno New who plans marriage in the latter part of August. Fisher home note lists Florente Fisher treasurer for the Orpheum Theater returning from a brief trip.
Promoter announces new pictures at the Alhambra including Wild and Wooly and a Selig and Paramount star lineup. Miss Myrtle Breadman appears in person with Miles Steadman noted. Sha fe and American Theatre bookings in Salt Lake City Ogden and beyond. Prices remain unchanged as the Alhambra courts its loyal patrons.
J W Brink of 324 Washington Avenue sustained a fracture of the right leg after a motorcycle struck a streetcar jack and skidded to a telegraph pole. He was taken to a hospital for treatment following the Washington Avenue incident near Utah Arts storage company.
Fire department logs two calls from yesterday afternoon. A car at 9:45 caught fire damaging only wiring. no injury reported. A second call from 2756 Jefferson Avenue involved a stove pipe hole, causing minor damage. Authorities note the blaze was quickly controlled.
Ten men examined today by the Dedon City exemption boans for the New atmo were ptserdan to physical trondmen and only three more re jected, forming the most important record art made by the examiners. Those who passed the physical rota Wern include J. S. Z. Gants Leonard A. Andrman George James Wood Wittlara Se Noble A. T. Meester John B. Quinn Merry Lo Jatkaon Geores C. Fowers Cyril O. Jenkins and mr 0. Munson, the latter being no Chechen man temisters at Emeryrilie, California. Those who allelio pons were Nashl A. Satlor and Apton Mouilon of Order and Eola Thal of Vocatelio, whose examination had been transferred to Ogden.
In Weber county official notices show a day mare sold for 2 cents and a bay mare for 82.80. Lorenzo Ward of North Ogden paid 2.00 for a 900 pound mare from pound keeper Thomas J. Brown, with 90 days to redeem the animal. Willa Anderson of Riverdale paid 2.00 for a 1050 pound bay mare from pound reporter T. B. Itier, as the highest bidder.
After August 26 the Ball Lake and Ogden Railway will dissolve and Damberger Electric Railway will operate the Ogden Ball Lake interurban. A stockholders meeting is set for August 34 to approve the plan, pushed by majority stockholders and officers amid confusion between the S. L. O. and the S. L&W lines.
Funeral services for Mra M Ef Jordan were held in Larkin chapel at 2 p m with Nev Creeford officiating. A Mountala View burial is planned for Marvel Cordon Montgomery with arrangements at 5 p m in Willard meeting house and interment at Willant cemetery. Floral tributes may be sent to Larkin’s by noon. the service will include songs by Miss Marva Ferrin and T Far Johneog.
Washington officials unveil revised draft examination rules for registrants. Boards must meet quotas, with one third of the quota due September 1. Men with prison terms not exempt, weight standards relaxed for height, and dental issues acknowledged. Authorities urge local boards to avoid delaying examinations when quotas are filled.
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