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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
9
A Turkey Supper will be served at the First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday December 5. Plates are priced at zero dollars. Community notices also report ship arrivals, railroad promotions, marriage licenses, probate actions, and local court proceedings from Ogden and surrounding areas.
Ogden reports a touring troupe from the Oliver Moroso Theatrical company in Canary Cottage performed at the Orpheum theater Tuesday night, then proceeded to Ogden en route to New York City. Messrs Mitchell Bros advertise monuments and cemetery services as local notices blend with ads.
The first installment of gift suggestions arrived at the local post office as large posters. The inscription urged Christmas gift givers to wrap securely address plainly mail early and mark not to be opened until Christmas. Assistant Postmaster Rufus Garner noted these guidelines would improve mail handling.
A Woodmen of the World social night drew about 350 attendees who danced to the W O W orchestra under Captain Sam Jost. The event featured a varied program and a flawless, drill like performance by the degree team, praised as a distinct triumph.
Robert P. Hall of Tacoma recounts Tennessee ideas on reclaiming waste lands via underdrainage near Ogden City. He envisions alfalfa, hogs, chickens, and unique crops like trout, bullfrogs, and possums, citing a Bakersfield farmer’s success and local poultry expert advice as profitable examples for a 190-acre setup.
The funeral for Lane Abigail Lofgreen wife of Nels Lofgreen of Huntsville ward will be held Tuesday at the Huntsville meeting house. She died early yesterday morning born in Lancashire England April 27 1862. The family came to Utah in 1863 and later moved to Huntsville where she lived most of her life. Survived by husband and children D H Grow Mia John Petersen N Lofgreen Elizabeth Rae Lea and BF Lofgreen nine grandchildren and brothers and sisters George A Hurrows Willa Durrows James S Vurrows and Mrs Lydia Harrison. The body was viewed at the home in Huntsville Monday and Tuesday until funeral hour. Floral tributes may be left at Lindquist undertaking parlors and will be taken to Huntsville on the day of the funeral.
Twelve of Uncle Sara'n expen are prved yesterday and are cow Gary Ine xpectinn In detail the railroad denots, Fards and facilitins in Ogden with nn Slew fe fining as accurately ae poses dle the physical valuation of the as.
At a meeting of the bar association lawyers favored leaving Judge J A Howell s extensive law library at the courthouse for use by incoming judges Mearr Agee Pratt and attorneys A committee was named to confer with Judge Hammit and report A banquet to honor the retired judges Howell and Harris was planned and funded by enthusiastic organizers
The preliminary hearing of the state of Utah versus F Cave Anaugh opened today before Municipal Judge G Narker. Defendant represented by J K Maumunt. Prosecution by County Attorney Joseph E Evans. Anaugh accused of pouring chloral into a beer at a Twenty-fifth Street saloon about a week ago. Rodefer found unconscious at the rear of the saloon. Police believed defendants planned to drug him with knockout drops.
Over 3,000 Worsted Mills workers in Woonsocket will see a 10 percent wage hike starting Monday with notices posted that day. The wage rise applies to all mills producing Worsted yarn, signaling broader industry inflation.
John Culley, candidate for the city board of education, said he would not reappoint former Superintendent John M Mills. He praised Mills’ service but favored continuing harmony, focusing on improving school buildings and facilities and ensuring finances support modernization. He emphasized strong support for current board members and urged no disruption to the school system.
Chicago reports Dr Electiorn at the U S bureau of industry in Kansas City says the cattle ailment is not foot and mouth disease but stomatitis. O E Dyson state veterinarian notes Hilhotm quarantine fines may be reduced as cattle export to the International livestock expo begins December 4. Washington confirms investigations show the disease is harmless and curable. Mexico convention closes with Lule Manual Trojan elected president and Candido Aguilar as vice president as changes to the constitution are outlined.
A long note from Washington reports German officials seeking information on the fate of the merchant ship Marina. Berlin promises amends if the United States confirms the vessel enjoyed immunity as a peaceful merchant ship. A brief conference between Count von Bernstorff and Secretary of State Lansing failed to produce new proof.
Read the classified ads for big time options appealing to both young and old. Phone numbers are listed for contact as readers explore the Utah listings and local opportunities.
Captain Charles Plunkett told the House Naval Committee that U S Navy target practice shows 99 percent crew efficiency and 1 percent material. The Atlantic fleet improved 20 percent in short range firing, with 35 percent annual turnover in ships and personnel complicating training. The Navy plans longer ranges to 10,000 yards and kites to spot balloons, aiming for improved combat readiness despite manpower limits.
Hadlock funeral services for Men Rather M Hadlock wife of Bishop Orland Hadlock set for Sunday at 2 p m in Beecod ward chapel viewing at family home and in Ogden Sunday. interment at trin ety cemetery. Hulda C Johnson funeral at Swedded Lutheran church with burial at Ogden City cemetery.
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