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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1907
Page
3
A damaged OCR sketch presents garbled product hints and boasts of quality. It mentions children and boys items, prices, fabrics, and a bold line about seeing to appreciate, but the overall details are unreadable.
A dense Utah district notice recounts clerical matters, marriages, and legal actions. It notes a county clerk issuing a marriage license to Charen Ryan and L. Mindun of Ogden, plus police court items, a refused visit, a factory inquiry, and a variety of named individuals and places including Salt Lake, Ogden, and local businesses.
Engineer Himes Chapman, aboard the Los Angeles Limited on the Pacific run, was attacked by a bear near the Linders in Wyoming. He was dragged from the camp, fatally mauled, and bled to death before rescue could reach him. Chapman, well known in Ogden railroad circles, had recently resided in Fane. A search party found his body after the bear attack on a narrow river trail and the fatal claws caused severe wounds.
County commissioners adjourned after a session detailing road projects and bridge replacements. Attempts to contact Supervisor Audaw Allen failed. discussions covered land purchases for a North Fork bridge and canal improvements, with plans valued at about 1,700 dollars and an official daily allowance request pending Miss Hrown’s return.
Navht Mattson addresses Virgin County about oil territory near Virgin City. He notes favorable impressions of a new fim and reports a dozen las to the field. The venture promises development, with expectations of wells and prospective companies arousing local interest.
The notice lists multiple marriage licenses issued recently, noting names such as Mey Mints and a partner, and other couples including Camarue Hie Booser and Vaile Tow Wine. It records ages and filing details, indicating ceremonies or registrations occurred in the First Ward area with dates and venue hints.
A chaotic police report describes a jail cell search revealing tools and custom-made burglar equipment used to attempt an escape. Seven belt saws and a crowbar were found hidden in crevices as guards scrambled to secure the facility during a morning search.
A damaged street report from Salt Lake City notes a road with multiple large holes, ongoing traffic hazards, and a wagon crash from one crater. The council discussed urgent repairs aligning with city guarantees and public safety at the recent session.
A labor dispute near the First National Bank building halted work as carpenters and painters debated conditions. Union interference followed a walkout after a delayed material supply, with a turnkey hardwood supplier later implicated in the unrest. Investigations focus on the workers and the stalled restoration amid tense tempers.
A Salt Lake City police sweep reports a spate of burglaries and a roaming gang after mass departures from Ogden. Officers say six weeks of petty thefts, prowling at night, and home burglaries have unsettled residents. A guard on duty reports a burglar encountered near a barn, then the crowd disperses as patrols intensify and the gang travels toward nearby towns.
A 19th century expedition from Utah and Colorado reports traces of oil in San Juan County and nearby basins. The party, led by Carlson and joined by Ruby, Ogden, and others, details oil seepage, slicks, and field prospects with references to drilling, prospecting challenges, and potential yields as they push inland from the Dolor area toward Melinda and nearby towns.
Fragmented letter from Ruby and Brice stating plans to move within ten days, reference to Ogden Milling Elevator Co and a trip to Bayou, with unclear directions and several garbled phrases about locations, timing, and intentions.
Unclear fragmentary text describes waves at a lake or sea area around Ogden. Mentions wind and possible disturbance. Phrases are garbled with missing letters and stray words, making the event and actors difficult to identify.
A garbled report describes multiple events around Ogden including a special train for a fight and mentions participants such as Feavie Muiadells, Runo Simalth, and Tor Ssh ye. It references a queen, a 14 pound element, and various names like Credit and Haut Foot. The prose is fragmented with unclear dates and places, offering little coherent detail.
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