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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1917
Page
9
Random references, local notices, and society items from Ogden announce a mix of business calls, travels, legal notices, and community happenings. Entries include agency promotions, vacations, recoveries, personnel moves, labor cooperative talks, visits, court mentions, weddings, baseball plans, enlistments, price ads, and civic updates from various Ogden sources.
Attorney John Murphy received a morning message that Frank DB Grady his nephew enlisted and was commissioned Second Lieutenant at the Presidio by Captain Ward. Grady, an Ogden boy, will bring news of military honors home and be greeted by many friends in the city.
Edns Sims of the corset department at Wrights store returns to Ogden as a Graduate Corset-Tore after a summer school in Drover. Wrights was selected by A W Gossard as exclusive Ox deo representative. Sims praises instruction, anticipates superior service and maternity fittings expertise.
Wong, Kong and Charles Lee appeared in court this morning as their names were called. They were arraigned yesterday on vagrancy charges, but the case was continued to allow additional witnesses. There were witnesses but no defendants today. Each man posted a 325 bond yesterday but chose to forfeit rather than face the charge again. The four, who share the same surname, pleaded guilty to a variance charge yesterday.
Secretary of Local 236 International Typographical Union, Buloine C G Wiser, left for Colorado Springs for the annual convention August 13 to 20 marking the printers home anniversary. A fire at the Usk Timing plant caused by a worker cleaning with gasoline damaged finned tubes and walls, but prevented wider loss thanks to prompt action. union plans for next year include bringing printers to the event.
Dr John J Walty admires Ogden and the canyon scene as presented in a letter from Dr John J McNulty of New York. He describes thunderstorms, mountain spurs, rugged forms, and the beauty of Ogden canyon while contrasting it with New York. McNulty plans to continue his tour toward Montana.
James Maurice Jackson a railroad switchman was arrested by Deputy Cheritt Mincock on Teents alsth street and Waablegion arene and jailed to await hearing on nonsupport charged by wife Mra Myrils Jackson. The warrant was issued by Judge Darker.
Mrs Margaret Penny stands trial in district court before Judge A B Pratt for pandering. A jury of ten includes W D Ellis Louis Cowan Joseph Weston Samuel A Dilatr Heber J Newman Joshua F Parsons Nels C Oberg. State claims Jennie Farley daughter of Bea Penny used a Lincoln Avenue room for immoral acts with her and others, aided by her mother.
Fred Vibrovkamp of Ames Las Nining & Exploration announces purchase of the Rye Patch Mines, owned by Eccles Interests. The mine on the Humboldt range near Imlay Nevada has produced heavily in gold and silver, with ore dumps showing 200000 tons and silver values around 14 to 22 ounces per ton and $4.20 gold per dollar. The sale price was not disclosed.
The care of Winifred McCool brings suit against Continental Oil to abate operation of the Conoco service station at Twenty-fifth and Quincy Avenue. The case, moved from the district court to the federal court in Oxden by Judge A Pratt, seeks cessation of the station as a nuisance and prays for 2952 damages.
On Monday night a farewell reception was held at 214 West Second for Battery DB members from Five Points. Lieutenant Owen N. Sherwood Norman Slutehens Raymond Wilson Frank Yearece Edward Thorated Claud Hinckley Ed win Blackley George Newnan and Leg McTride attended. Each boy received a comfort bag with athletes and a corded tribute from friends and families expressing gratitude and prayers for their safe return from service.
Judd Abbott and D. Hickey of Southern Pacific organized an investigation into a grade crossing crash near Elko Nevada. Edward McDonald was killed while Anna Pulppial sustained critical injuries and Harold Able, the driver, was severely hurt as a Southern Pacific No. 2 train approached. The auto struck as the grade crossing was navigated.
A heavy motor truck owned by Phoeniz Construction Co. left Ogden Canyon highway east of Hermilinga and plunged into the river. The driver, entangled and injured, tried to swing the vehicle around near Coltissoo using the county's shir miler on the casyen road repairs. The crash resulted in considerable damage to the truck.
Card of thanks from J. T. Newton and family expressing heartfelt gratitude to those who aided them after the death of their beloved son and brother Den Newton.
Mr and Mrs Parley Farrell and Miss Eva Anderson depart for Yellowstone park travels lasting about two weeks. They plan to return to Ideal Beach for a few days. Eva Anderson resumes work at the Orpheum theater after a pleasant vacation at Deer Lake and Expansion.
A ward gathering will be held for all members on August 16 at p.m. on the lawn of Mrs. Harriet J. Jackson at 024 Adams Avenue. A canvas will cover the lawn for dancing, a musical program, and refreshments.
Eleven men examined by the Ogden City board and five by Weber County were passed as fit for service. One applicant from Elk County Nev was previously disqualified but cleared upon reexamination. Several exemption claims were filed, and results may influence the roster as Crowder guidelines come into play. The counties continue rechecking and preparing to process exemptions or discharges with affidavits.
The quarter ending June 30 shows net earnings of 10,563,84L11 and production valued at $48,089 pounds, described as the largest in the company’s history. A dividend payment of 5,606,715 is noted, with surplus details under supervision and parent-clan concerns among school groups.
A muddy list shows numerous stocks from Utah and western markets with varied bids and prices. Notable mentions include Columbus Rexall, Bloux Consolidated, and Silver King Coal with bids from 16c to 93, while Deseret National and Commercial National appear among bid quotes.
Washington August 19 A crowd formed as Lucy Burns led a protest in front of the White House. A banner reading You forgot ten your sympathy with the poor Germanes not self governed spurred anger. Navy clerk James P. Delaney snatched the banner from the pole and dashed away before guards could intervene.
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