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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1908
Page
8
On the Vernon course the Jettiiee AC plans a December start with Al Haafman and Jim Barry mounting long forty five rounds at Vercot. The event duration and exact date are not specified beyond December.
The Grand shows the Southern Civil War drama On Parole with Major Dale and Constance Pickney amid a strong cast led by Willard Mack and Miss Leone. Henry Dhaler produces a vivid military tale at the Athletic Theater in New York, now brought to the northwestern circuit by Charles A. Starshall for a complete production with Vincent Berrane and Cosmette Waser in leading roles.
Elnyex Delegates Chonents Attend National Encampment election of officers for the ensuing year. Commander John Urey and officers named. Delegates to the national encampment chosen. The Ogden post votes in next year’s convocation. Enthusiasm noted for entertaining the national commander, with plans to host a luncheon and arrival details pending.
San Francisco opera company stages Fantane the Merara at the Grand. Japanees American music and comedy featured by a strong cast including Trd dy Webb George Kunkel Amy Leicester Frank Bertrand and Adris Abaror. Evelyn Frances Keilope praised for her role in The Gingerbread Man. A large chorus and orchestra drive the musical end as patrons praise the onstage humor and spectacle.
A Monterey horse known as the fastest trotter, Urst, clocked a record 1 58 as Lou Ditlon rode. The event featured a $10,000 purse and drew attention for stellar times and strong competition.
A banquet last evening at the Reed hotel honored the Reed high school football team. Principal Cross acted as feastmaster, with Theron Little and Royal Douglas among speakers. Hayal Douglass was elected captain for 1909, noted for his quarterback play in gym.
An advertisement at 2582 Washington Avenue promotes Muller Decorating Wallstoer Co formerly G A Muller Bon. It touts durable work in finishes, wallpapering, paper hanging, wood tinting and similar services with discounts on wallpaper and stock sale. It invites trial orders and notes location opposite the library.
Report from Chicago outlines plans for a return fight between Italian challenger and Billy Papke. Promoter and trainer details suggest Papke’s camp expects a tough bout, with talks of venue, dates, and a high stakes title mix.
The death of Eleanor Arn Watts a wife of William Watts of 280 Ling Avenue occurred yesterday at 7:30 PM. Born in Bristol England July 37 1843 she was 64 years 3 months and 7 days old. Survived by her husband and five children all living nearby. Funeral services will be at her residence in Randay noon with Rev Fleetwood presiding. Interment in Ogden City Cemetery. The casket will lie in state from the day before tomorrow from 1 to 12.
Robert R. Uccomes died following surgery at Ogden hospital last evening after a stomach ailment required operation. He was born in Ogden on July 15, 19XX, son of Hagett Todt and Mrs Todt. Survived by a wife, children, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements pending.
A 2007 class campaign conducted by the Modern Woodmen of America ends Tuesday night with over 120 applications presented to the judge in six weeks and about 100 to be translated. A street parade at 7 15 p.m. will precede a banquet at Phgys hall where new members are welcomed and addressed by leaders.
A fragmented OCR-like note references Lagoon Route and a city tale, mentioning Twilse Massenter and Cesena with scattered phrases about white at age and a date. It reads as a garbled diary style item with unclear events and names.
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