Random References Service News Update
Random notes show items from watch thefts and missing jewelry to travel plans and local society notices. Reports include a Waltham watch taken in Ogden, a Coast trip by Miss Ruby Wotherspoon to California, and an annual bazaar by the Ladies Aid Society, with births and illnesses also listed.
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Manazger P
Kline
Ogden-Logan & Idaho Railway Company
Califordia
Eposition
Walden
Mil
Prise
Mias
Ruby Watherspoon
Sirs
James Wotherspoon
Los Angeles
California
Jury Divided 45 to Albs in Martin Case Deliberations
Jury in the J. J. Martin robbery case weighed alibi testimony after hours of expert handwriting evidence from New York. Witnesses placed Martin in California or Sacramento late October 1911, with several railroad men and a loan agent testifying to dates and locations. Jury asked for transcripts of Lawrance and Billings testimony, signaling focus on alibi.
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Martin
Albs
J. J. Martin
New York
Federa
Ogden
Samuel F. Lawrance
Oxdeo
Lawrance
P. J. Bullings
California
Sacramento
Oakland
Births and local notices in Portage area news
Births reported include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Henny Jensen on November 27 a son to Mr and Mrs Frank N Tabor on November 30 and a son to Mr and Mrs William T Wolf on November 20. MullER Deconating Co moved to 2626 Wah Ave for more commodious quarters. From Portage Ephraim Hall at Portage is visiting Ogden for a few days. Stockmen are prospering with light cases and high prices, according to Malteoplelion.
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Henny Jensen
Frank N. Tabor
William T. Wolf
Muller Deconating CO
Wah, Ave
Alnting
Portage
Ephraim Hall
Ogden
Malte Oplelon
Signal Maintainer Bromley Killed by Train Near Gateway Utah
J C Hromley a signal maintainer for Union Pacific Ninth district died at Dee hospital at 11 40 AM from injuries suffered when his hand propelled speeder was struck by train No 6 near Gateway Utah in late early morning. An investigation suggests he failed to observe the block signal on a curved track. No 6 was reported at about 20 miles per hour. Bromley, 31, is survived by his parents of Echo Utah.
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J.C. Hromley
Wromley
Union Pacific
Dee Hospital
Gateway
Uintah County
Union, Pacific
Bromley
Morgan
Ogden
Union
Bee Hospital
Tromley
No. 6
Echo
Utah
W. O. W. Elect Their Officers at Weber Camp 74
Weber Camp No. 74 Woodmen of the World held its annual officer election at the WV O W hall with many members in attendance. Officers chosen include Council Commander William F. Muller advisory lieutenant Leroy Farley clerk William Piggott banker C E Ganeke extort M A Galt Jr watchman Carl L Netyon sen try J C Chaping manager for 18 months Sam E B Jost holdover managers C A Odermalt and S A Galt. terms vary, clerks and bankers serve one year, others six months.
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Weber
Woodmen of the World
W. Hall
William FP. Muller
Leutenant
Leroy Farley
William Piggott
C. E. Ganeke
M.A. Galt, Jr
Carl L. Netyon
J. C. Chaping
Sam EB. Jost
C. A. Odermalt
S. A. Galt
Reward Before District Court in Mastin case
The Ogden Examiner company filed a district court action against claimants of a 31500 reward tied to the Joseph Henry Mastin affair. Weber County initiated a similar action. The case seeks interpleader to determine equity in distribution of the award held by the Examiner reward fund.
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Joseph Henry Mastin As- Bault
Ogden Edaminer Company
District Court
David Edwants
Hla
Almar
Weber County
Ite
Congress Urged to Aid Farmers Faces Postmaster Changes
Washington reports indicate Congress pressed to aid farmers while postmaster appointments stir politics. General Turleson and President Wilson discussed postmaster reappointments in New York and Brooklyn amid department doubts about P. J. Cleary. Representative Fitzgerald backs Cleary, yet departmental objections hinder his selection. The central postmaster is consulting New York's delegation on the Reed case.
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Washington
Dees
Turleson
Wilson
New York
Drooklya
E. M. Morgan
W. F. Kelly
Brooklyn
Clark
Fitzgerald Hes
P. J. Cleary
Brookyn
Post Office
Fitegerald
Aome
Nentral
New York City
Browning Home Damaged by Major Fire in Ogden
A costly morning fire struck the home of John J. Browning, noted Ogden firearms inventor. Firefighters saved a prized portrait and Belgium gifts. damage estimated around three thousand dollars. The blaze started near a basement furnace, spreading via an air shaft, with heavy smoke hindering crews. The house on Adana Avenue and Twenty Seventh Street suffered damaged woodwork and smoke intrusion, while exterior walls remained intact. Cause traced to a short circuit in a vacuum cleaner in the basement.
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John 3
Ogden
Min
California
Mr. Browning
Holroyd
Kenneth
Olsen McKay Wedding in Ogden at Salt Lake Temple
Society notes report the wedding of Miss Acuna Olzen and James G. McKay at the Salt Lake temple on a Wednesday. A reception followed at the couple's home with relatives present. The bride wore pink crepe de meter with fur and pearls. The couple plan a mission trip to England for the Mormon church.
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Mra
Ev A. Qien
Ogden
McKay
Ogden Nett
England
Mormon Church
Closing of Canal Hinders Business and Society Notes
A fragmented clipping describes a social event with a young crowd, charity gifts, and mixed quotes from period publications. It mentions ballroom dancing by Daughters of Pioneers, a canal closing affecting business, and wry cartoon captions from various papers, including Punch Japan. The piece blending social activity with economic concern reflects early 20th century perspectives.
The Marriage Yore and Early Virginia Slavery Question
A damaged excerpt discusses a Betory examination question about how and when slavery was introduced in America. It mentions women coming to the Virginia colony and the London Company sending a cargo of slaves to 1618.
Fragmented Advice Exchange Cited by Cleveland Enquirer
A newspaper fragment references a lawyer pressing a doctor for practical guidance in a dispute over retainer payments. The chaotic OCR note hints at legal maneuvering and attorney costs, with unclear names or dates.
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Cleveland Enquirer
Not Their Fault Memory of Ruby and Wed Anniversary
Uncle Joab and Aunt Maria discuss their upcoming twenty fifth wedding anniversary during an evening in the Ilwag room. The draft family scene shows casual chatter and plans to visit Rhode Island and share a meal, with light humor and affectionate teasing.
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Joso
Bartle
Maria
Vie
Josh
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Ars
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Coal Parker Coal Co
Pac
Ogden Way
Boarga
Dr . Epperson
Dente
Hudson Didg
Mre
R. EB
Bristol and Son
Chapli
Viclana
Chapin A. Day
Hrtetol
Hawaii
Anhual
Ladies Ald Society
First Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Sveachia
Lanth
Peedon
Ogdeg
Refere Ul Morgan
Som
Baby
Osten
Wir
Jos von Rookhuizen
Philadelphi Ecard
Tead
Buster
Drake
F. Drake
Brigham City
Ile
Presbyterian Church of
Masonic Order
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Clement C. Rasmusson
Carl C. Rasmusson
Santa Rosa
Calfornia
Dee
Congress
National Conference
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Reed the
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Kensington
Werbert
AW Snyder
Twer
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Fern Herr Moss
Buffalo
Ogden Sisitor
Jobo Farr
Canyon Road
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Nell Bluth Nansom
Irene Valea Humphins
Katherine Hallantyne
Lex Lyndall Farr
Pauline Farr Husmiltoo
Maude Parley Lloyd and
Stre
Mary Farley
Eleventh Ward
Noety
German Ladies’ Aid Society of ‘the Frangelical Church
Twentyatind
Jefferson Avenue
Louise Ellis
Louise Eliza
Bert
Mary
Setane
Dal
Tereee
Sile
TOY Department
Last
Thomas
Mien Juno Geigeh
Gail Hills
Taoulse Ellie
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Mian Phyllis Ponte
Masters Hobby Schatz
Tom Mendee
Junior Deming
Cloyd Bartonek
Ers Gisdly
America
Albbs
Lilsop
Blank
Historical Society
Historical Anciety
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Hilson
Mel
Josephine Horst
Third Street
Doston Transcript
Miew Eva al Erb
Campania
Daughters of Pioneers
Hiverdele Wtansement Hall
Daughters of Woneers
Moring Pledure Theater
Philajaelphic Evening
Lecerer
Tautesiilo Courier: Journal
Miteburg
Japan
Cape At
Horn
Cacalia
Violet
Tommy
Kanea
Rasoline
Gore
Tookt
Roen Ruggles
Halfbeck
Neil
Jack
Marvard Lampoon
Orpheum
Lee
Mutt
Jeff
Studerts
Saly
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