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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1917
Page
9
A dense Ogden page lists varied items from local crime reports to staff changes and notices. It notes a car theft report with license 13148, roll of honor signatories pending mayoral records, thefts at a Washington avenue store, personnel moves at PINGREE Bank, and arrests tied to embezzlement. Other items cover a postmaster’s Yellowstone auto trip, East Coast travel for residents, a Cleveland-bound group, and railroad service clarifications.
The Lem forest fire, reported in The Standard Saturday, was extinguished after burning about 3000 acres at a cost of 700. The Payette forest fire began August 17 from a severe electrical storm. Forty separate fires were started with help from miners and lumber camps. Ogden HQ reported sixty one fires this season, the smallest four-year total for this period. Bear Lake area residents returned from travels amid fire watch duties and trout fishing reports. A new book issued by the U A S urges women to fill roles as troops in service.
Local medical association members discussed tentative arrangements to care for Ogden Dhyslelane and Margerie’s dependents and others who may join the army in Europe. Most doctors had not finalized plans. one left for the army post, and the group agreed to wait for clearer numbers and duties. Dr. W. E. Whalen is among those who have left, with others like Dr. Davin interns and Dr. Fred Clark likely to follow.
Wille Neyteboom Willan Howe and Jack West, youths arrested in a stolen automobile between Morran and Devil's Side, faced Judge Joshua Homer in Juvenile Court. Neyteboom and Howe received suspended sentences, with parole terms and a warning that any new offense would trigger harsher state action. West was on parole and later returned to school after his involvement in the auto theft.
Jack Mulhall appears in High Speed at the ee with showings tomorrow and Wednesday as Rambeau debuts in The Mirror in what is listed as the last showing today.
Teddy Roosevelt era reference aside, a De Haan family event in Ogden sees Henry De Haan and his wife welcoming their twelfth child at 2025 Tiberty arenas. Father counts aloud as relatives react, about to name the newborn twelve, with the mother reported to be doing nicely.
Franklin H. Rolapp sues BF Hawkins in district court for $600 claiming nonpayment of rent for a team of horses wagon and 3 double harness and for 140 4n rent for the name culit The plaintiff says the team and gear were rented to Hawkins for 10 per month and that rent and return of the horses and wagon have not been paid or delivered despite demand The plaintiff asks for judgment for the full amount.
Union Pacific announces transport plan for 14,000 soldiers and about as many National Guardsmen. About two thousand passenger coaches are needed, forming roughly 125 trains of 16 cars each. W. Ht. Chovers, district agent, received the word from Datard Dunn in Omaha.
An active campaign against bootlegging is reported across the state, with enforcement under new law enabling deputies to inspect suspect premises and seize contraband. No arrests listed at the time, but warrants and inspections are being carried out as authorities pursue illegal operations.
Obituary notes list Harriett Steadman of Ogden and several others from Logan Roy and Marriott. Services held at Lindquist and Kirkendall chapels with interments at Ulatah and Ogden City cemeteries. Survivors include spouses and multiple children, with religious and community recognitions noted.
Dr Edward and family returned from a Bearake where they spent a week's vacation at Pisharee. Dr Mich reports the dining was good and the party enjoyed some chicken studying.
The Utah National Bank received a telegram from the Federal Reserve in San Francisco about a treasury certificate issue of 2500000 dollars dated August 28 and payable November 10. The 3 percent certificates would be sold with subscriptions closing August 25 and payment at the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco before August 28. The issue is linked to a second Liberty loan. The Utah National Bank, a member of the federal reserve, was asked to notify non member banks in the area. Bank officers were not yet sure what reply to the offer to issue these certificates, but support for the Liberty loan and Red Cross subscriptions suggests they may adopt a similar policy.
Society items note Warren I Wattle leaving on a Friday business trip to Humphrey Idaho and Mrs C C Brown visiting to house sit for her parents in Oxden. Mrs J Te Beelen and Maria Banks drive to Salt Lake to visit relatives, while J W Stevens returns from a Colorado trip split between Denver and Colorado Springs and mountain resorts. Mrs Ferraro plans a September return to resume musical circle and opera studio work.
Eleven appeals come before the district on exemptions as the local exemption board handles cases. The document cites names including Albert Haltrutst and Vickinia Wyeenk, with exemptions granted in one instance and contested in others amid unclear details.
Ceremony conducted at 9 30 at the home of the bride on 421 Twenty-eighth Street by Nev Crawford of the Deptiat church. After a motor trip to Ball Lake City and tours of California, Mr and Mrs Mult Quist will reside in Reno Nevada with Bir Hultgulat’s arrangement with the Gulden Mule Mercantile Company. The bride, Ogden’s charming young lady, leaves many friends regretful at her departure. Brother Bert sails Monday for a two week Idaho trip, stopping at Saint Anthony and Istacd park on the way.
In Ogden the district and county exemptions boards convened to review claims for extra men to fill quotas and observe the ten percent plan. Eleven named residents are linked to the case, with hearings to recure four additional draftees. Forty-one of sixty were examined. seventeen granted exemptions and fourteen for service. Some registrants from the Marin hotel and Washington Ave area have not been heard from, warranting possible action.
A dated, fragmented report notes an eight hour day reform effort spreading across California. The text references organized beer waxon rivera as a placeholder for broader labor actions and widespread interest in shorter work hours during the period.
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