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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1919
Page
10
An interlocutory decree of divorce was granted yesterday by Judge 4 B Pratt to Mrs. Touloa H Reeder from George J Reeder. The wife alleged that during 1918 he absented himself from home about six nights weekly and was often in company with a young lady. The couple married in Salt Lake on June 24 1908 and had three children.
In Loston on August 12 wage testified before the grand jury investigating high living costs. Leather manufacturers predicted a marked drop in shoe prices, though likely not for another year. Witnesses noted persistent demand for high grade shoes and that children ages 3 to 8 would pay. An out of court agreement sets alimony at 15 dollars monthly to Mrs Reeder and 15 dollars monthly for three children, with conditions on remarriage, tax payments, and insurance for three years. Reeder gains visitation but only under arrangements away from the home.
Aug 12 in Monton George Meldrum a youth about 0 years old drowned in Bear River east of the city while swimming with Meldrum Wag and other boys. Meldrum who could not swim stepped into a deep hole, sank, and was recovered later. he leaves a wife and several children.
The assessor defends duties and public service amid reports that D C Eccles planned to move his breadquarters to Oregon. He urges legal recourse to determine fault and calls for fair state statutes if the current laws are unjust to large interests.
In a note signed by C M Sanderson, Assessor, concerns overtaxing property in Oregon and how swiftly correctives could be applied. He pleads for applying a fair rule to all, expressing regret over rash sections and citing Mr Eccles’s decision.
BRIGHAM City August 12 Miss Louise Gooch daughter of Mrs. John Gooch had her hand badly mangled last evening while using the electric washer. Her right hand was caught in the wringer and she sustained severe cuts and bruises. She was taken to the hospital and required about twenty five stitches to close the wound.
A November meeting in Ely drew many business leaders urging immediate restoration of the Nevada Northern Railroad. A citizens committee was tasked to cooperate with Attorney Anthony Jarich who filed a complaint with the Public Service Commission. Chairperson Shaughnessey will attend a conference in Ely tomorrow.
Aug 8 Wheat dispatch states the United States Grain Corporation will stop requiring permits to send grain to Galveston. Railroads will implement a permit system to curb congestion and regulate movement to and between primary markets. Shipments will be covered by blanket and individual permits.
Aug 13 Salt Lake and Uintah Basin items note war food distribution plans from Omaha. Senator King reports plans to ship to mayors and to soldiers by parcel post, with Utah kept advised on storage and pricing concerns. Local officials debate bacon pricing and distribution efficacy as cold storage probes continue. Formation of Uintah Improvement Corporation aims to build a railroad into Uintah Basin to develop resources, with Governor Bamberger backing and a committee of prominent locals named to advance surveys and rights of way.
Funeral services will be held for Edward Covington 93 a Salt Lake pioneer who died Monday at 2 oclock. He was official photographer in Johnston's Confederate army and earned fame for saving important photos. Burial will be in City Cemetery.
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