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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
3
Ogden packing and provision firms promote coal deliveries and bake sale items while reporting railroad news. The item highlights a cloudburst closing railway lines near El Paso, a Grand Army parade in Omaha and local real estate sales. It notes divorces, court actions, and civic notices, plus ads for hats, feathers, and space at the fair.
A chaotic OCR readout describes an event titled the Oracle Isis Globe Show at the Globe venue. It mentions tickets, prices, a parade, and a promise of pictures, with many garbled phrases about tickets, food, and timing.
The Orpheum launches the vaudeville season with the Ellery band performing one concert as the house undergoes renovations. The first week features The Futurity Winner and a full cast of scenery and acts. The new stage and interior will be ready by Friday, with the house expected to be crowded.
Faster than a mile a minute describes record-setting performances at a Lexington track meet where New York amateur Jamra Strat won multiple titles in around 4 52 1 5. John Sitten achieved a state mile record, and Thomas Kincaid won all five miles, with other results noted though text is garbled.
An elderly man died in a peculiarly described manner in Franklin Indiana. The fragmentary text mentions a street address and vague references to agents and a local scene, with unclear sequence of events and names missing. The report is unreadable in places but notes a fatality and surrounding actions.
Ogden Union Depot swelled with travelers on a record day as 6 000 to 7 000 passengers passed through from 6 a.m. to night. Railroads arranged extra service with specials to move the crowds toward the state capital for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment. Veterans, women’s groups, and locals joined the procession while multiple lines planned additional trains and oversized coaches to handle the overflow.
George Reynolds, long time secretary to Brigham Young, died at his home in Salt Lake City after a long period of illness. Born in England, he held multiple church and civic roles, including editor positions, legislative work, and high church offices. He was married to two wives and leaves a large family.
Grange, a Browning Brown Garage employee, was struck by streetcar No. 36 on Washlegion Avenue near Twenty street while riding home from work. He suffered leg amputations midway between knee and ankle. one operation occurred last night and the other this morning. The accident involved a runaway Troy Laundry wagon and horse, with bystanders narrowly avoiding injury. Grange was taken to Otten General hospital in a Singer sewing machine wagon. The Oxden Rapid Transit superintendent said streetcar men had warned of middle‑track hazards and no prior accidents were feared.
Members of GAR Ott-Lorne Port We B C and Lincoln Cierie are requested to meet at City Hall Wednesday August 11 at two o clock in the morning. All visiting comrades and Confederate veterans of Ogden are cordiality invited to march with ca John Oray Commander W W Crossman Do st Adjutant
State Game and Fish Commissioner Fred Chambers returned from Tangulich with news of a new hatchery site. Deeds and water rights will be filed soon, and construction is planned within three months. Capacity around one million fry, ready for spring hatch to stock streams across southern districts including Beaver Iron and surrounding counties.
The narrative describes a girl leaving amid public sorrow. Patrons and clerks witness the scene with tears as a detective escort passes and a young man is noted nearby. The piece portrays the town’s mournful reaction to the girl’s departure and questions about her fate.
Retired Col J W Nelson displays a plot of eleven large berries at Grand Army headquarters in Ogden while Civil War veteran Mr Childs from Nebraska recalls rain during July and discusses Utah drought and dry farming prospects for the region.
Ogden Kest No 1218 holds its regular meeting on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Odd Fellows ball. The current assessment remains in effect until September inclusive. Now is the time to join the regular charter class.
The board of equalization raised sheep valuations in fourteen counties, with increases from 1 to 50 percent in listed districts. Grand County to reconvene its board August 12 to adjust cattle and sheep assessments. statewide rates otherwise unchanged. Garfield County tax actions are under review.
A police officer fired seven shots to stop a thief in Wella Chave’s orchard near Crazy and Lincoln avenues. George Miller, 20, was pursued after breaking away from a crowd and approaching a river threatening bystanders. Officer Goan, joined by Anderson in a wagon, helped arrest Miller during the pursuit.
The family expresses sincere gratitude to kind friends who supported them during illness and death of their beloved son and brother. They acknowledge floral offerings, memorials, and the attendance at the funeral. Trusting all may receive blessings, signed by Mr. and Mrs. Searle Brown and family.
The obituary notes Evelyn Lol Fare died this morning at home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Eager aged tt n months with funeral arrangements to be announced. The notice mentions Etth Hahn aged 11 and WK Cohen at 286 Twentrarventh with unclear references to relocations or ships in Durfal Lane.
J G baker lies in critical condition following a home shooting where four bullets struck him, two through the body and one lodged near the heart. The assailant fled, and authorities seek the attacker while Baker's physician holds faint hope for recovery despite the wounded man’s wish to die. A suspect named Bailey remains unfound.
Veterans from Towoinow and Logan Prat groups will assemble at City Hall square at 7 a m. They will march to Union Station where a special train awaits to take them to Ball Lake. Return is planned about 11 p m.
The Utah district court dismissed the criminal assault case against Vernal Wheelwright on motion by District Attorney N J Harris. The charge for the August 18 incident against Alifle Olive Reppolds and Conductor Reynolds of the Southern Califite road was deemed insufficient in warrants and the case ended after delays and a mid trial bond.
The All-Volunteer group convened at City Hall on August 8 at 7 o clock in the morning. Ordered by Commander J. L. Knight and adjutant William Hamption the meeting discussed wartime readiness and local mobilization efforts.
Durban reports the rescue of the Frit. lekserniser Pandora after an eight day search for the Uriah treamer Waray with 200 persons aboard, missing since July 28. Pandora covered about 250 square miles and its commander stated he would return the Waratah to afloat if the Waratah could be located.
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