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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
3
An article fragment notes a Young People's Business Meeting at the Baptist church with plans for 7:30 evening, led by Hatheryn Witzgerald at 273k Grant avenue. It invites all church youths, business to follow, and a social-welcome tone ends the fragment.
An OCR ledger lists funeral arrangements for Heber and Warner with services on October 2, a public viewing, and references to city cemetery proceedings. It also notes upcoming gatherings at Amiga Hall, postwar sales, and various local businesses offering repairs, rentals, and advertisements.
A damaged OCR fragment lists names and places including Ogden transit matters, local officials, and residence constructions. It notes court actions in progress at district court, upcoming jury trials, and several mining camp references near Battle Mountain Nevada. The text references individuals like J Fowers, Ethel Inter, and M. fu. Jones Coal Co. and includes addresses and construction projects with estimated costs.
A Durango era note describes Mataf alsk Valerie Hovaore as a top vaudeville headliner at the Orpheum with praise for her act. The piece highlights a Saturday evening performance with audience acclaim and mentions a Wednesday matinee for 160 children from local schools attending a municipal entertainment program.
The fragmentary text mentions clothing and style themes, including a high fashion tone and references to attire and appearance. It hints at a narrative around a well-dressed figure and social or stylistic considerations, though details are sparse.
In an early morning incident at a rooming house on Ldsaola avenue, a drunken Black man forced entry, threatened residents, and injured Mr Abel with a knife. Mrs Abel alerted police. the assailant fled, was pursued until captured, and identified as David Melcher who was found with a razor and knife. He was charged with assault with a serious public safety item and will be arraigned in municipal court tomorrow morning.
A five year old girl, Noma Gunnell of Clarecca Roxanne Polopek, died at the family residence on Washington Avenue. Funeral is set for tomorrow morning at 11 at the Grant school where the child attended, with services at the City cemetery. The bereaved parents, residents of Bayle, mourn the loss as the community grieves a beloved youngster. The father works as an agent at Gyden at the Parite Express company.
The article announces a forthcoming college stage production titled Pummudhcernont days at the Ogden theater this Friday. Authors Virginds Frau and fargans Maya are noted, with details of the cast and the event’s timing and context in the college’s year program.
An Ogden resident notes lingering snow on the streets as a late winter storm clears, with sleigh use returning and a forecast of several days of wintry conditions. Temperatures have fallen below 21 degrees, with a recent low around seven below zero, signaling a shift from cars to sleighs in the coming weeks.
A fragmented notice offers a subscriber deal: pay 75 dollars in advance for The Standard for And mouth and Thy Woman's Home Companion no sing with a 30 cent waving, regular prices stated as 150 and daily weekly fee totaling 175 dollars for a combined subscription plan. The text is garbled but presents a marketing pitch for a bundled magazine subscription with discounted terms and monthly rates.
The article discusses a salt roadbed project delaying reconstruction across seven miles. Officials debate whether heavy salt deposits can permit use of gravel and other materials, while workers defend timely completion despite harsh conditions and old road concerns.
Fragmented OCR reads as a local public notice about a Special Meeting of Growers Bank directors or members. It mentions a calendar date in December, important tubers, and names such as HVRUAL McFARLAND. The legible items imply a formal gathering with a city area focus and references to railway or streetcar operation and salt works nearby.
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