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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1908
Page
7
A clutter of Ogden news items describes furniture displays at Ogden Furniture Co including Christmas goods and delivery services. Reports mention residents visiting from Braaiten Malad and Kelton, a hospital pneumonia case, a baby funeral, and updates on ward conferences and local events in Ogden and nearby areas.
The project to build a railway through Ogden canyon to Huntsville progresses with 400 workers likely and a higher crew soon. The plan aims to attract visitors to the new line, as preliminary work continues and construction timelines tighten.
Mrs Herrick announces studio hours at 2769 Washington after holidays and an attached notice of a Lady Maccabees party Tuesday December 5 at 2 50 pm with admission 15 cents. All members and friends invited.
Christmas Silk Sale lasts tomorrow through Christmas Eve at Wrights Christ mas Bik Sale. A large yearly event offers nearly all silk items with clean styles and low prices aimed to delight shoppers. Twelve passenger trains daily between Salt Lake City, heated by steam and electric heaters, connect routes.
The Weber County Board of Edora Moa met at their poome to the First National Bank Building today for the purpoce of canvassing the returme of the recent county school election, with the following resulta: District No. Jo taener 4, Berret 192, Lawiter's tasjority 5 THietrit. No Feceitosen Vaz pay opporition, Tistriet No. 2-Strattord $50 op position. Duarriet No. (-Mobesy 374, Carret 224, Robson's grabority Istriet Xu. S-Hallim, Anderson 83, Hall's majority 1% The bord considered and accented the eficial bond of the new clerk of the board, Ts IL. Freeret, and adjourbea to neat Saturday, ato which Ume a part of the business, perhaps, will be the ensiderstlon of eucressar to thos, ELSMcKay ae county paper in two tent.
David W. Coolbest and wife transfer to Ovent Gander a portion of lot 2 block 44 plat U in Ogden City survey for a sum stated. Charles T. Nassey et al transfer to Eliza Ay Maat part of lots 10 and 11 in Black South Open survey with cited value of 200 dollars. Fillet notes archaic language about truth and utterance.
Special of Ten Care details a unit called Ben Hur with 46 workers under Atard, assembling a Rin from Cheyenne in Fen Hourt. The item highlights manpower and production scope tied to the Cheyenne facility.
Weber county officials meet to discuss auditing county tax deeds and closing old accounts. County clerk reports 1897 and earlier deeds to be canceled. county attorney to advise on steps. Also updated are road work, repairs, and school board appointment considerations for Weber County.
The United States Civil Services Commission announces an examination on January 6, 1903 in Ogden to recruit a messenger boy and other vacancies in the Forest Service. Applicants aged 14 to 29 will be tested in arithmetic, penmanship, spelling, copying, and writing a short letter. Compensation is 340 per year, with qualifications varying by position.
A witness in the federal case testified that the Standard Oil Company was dissolved under Sherman Act rights. Archbold’s testimony discussed details linking the Standard Oil trust to marketing practices and competitive barriers.
Several new arrivals were reported today amid scarce furnishings and rising prices in the city. A rumor circulated that local landlords charge newcomers extra for employment, while government workers were criticized for high pay. Names and roles of several new staffers appeared, including clerks and agents in various departments, as a bright May sun varied the scene.
A Washington born clerk, Mrs. B. G. Totten, arrived in Ogden, sharing impressions of the city and its scenery. She notes western people and places, mentions favorable views of Utah life, and contrasts Eastern expectations with Western realities, including costs, housing, and the appeal of the region.
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