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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
A terse notice reports MAB Ingersoll prevailing in a BUIT case tied to a $190,000 matter. The scramble over heirs and assets involves Eva A Ingered widow, Robert Isgenscl, and Joseph Coram among others, with details incomplete in the fragmentary OCR.
Reading fragmentary notes, the case centers on the will of late Andrew J. Darks, a Montana financier. Ingersoll and a bidder contest provisions while a claim of 100000 dollars surfaces amid tendered vertices and a shuffle of heirs.
In Nichland Virginia a chancery court decision favors Florence Mayerek and Harmnesa Vor Roque of New York in a land ownership dispute. Decrees nullify deeds to two and one half million acres across Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky. Attorney Armstrong of New York ordered to account for lands and funds handled for the heiresses hours after the settlement.
Fragmentary note from Richmeld court shows gratitude expressed and anticipation of appeal. The garbled text suggests a declaration or opinion, with reference to a cave or caveated issue. Missing names, dates, and locations prevent full reconstruction.
Klaw and Ertanger present General Lew Wallace's famous romance in a lavish stage adaptation tracing the earth life of Christ from Atlantic to Pacific. The production promises majestic scenes, mystical charm, and intense religious fervor as it unfolds over three hours with a grand curtain at eight.
The following real estate transfers have been filed for record in the office of County Recorder Wallace. David W Coolbrar and wife to Owcar Garde, part of lot 2, block 48, plat C, Ogden city surveys, consideration … Charles H Hutsey et al to Elizabeth Fast, part of lots 11 and 11, block 4, south Ogden survey, Gopsideray don 200 and values. Bentog WANT Abs BRING BIG RESULTS
Architect Re. Watkins of Provo toured Ogden en route to Brigham City commenting on the city’s good prospects and the need to improve Utah roads. He praised a local high school project, criticized the Lar ton to Ogden road, and urged action at the Salt Lake convention. Watkins, an Ogden resident by ties, plans to base his practice in Salt Lake or Ogden and may buy a small farm near Ogden.
A garbled OCR line references Mr Watkion as a member of the firm Bareh and Walklon architects of Salt Lake, indicating an association with local architecture. The readable text confirms the names and place but lacks a complete context or dates.
The Brownings express sincere thanks for the kindness shown during the death of James T. Browning. They acknowledge consoling words from speakers and the offerings from local groups and mourners. They pray for support and strength for all who offered comfort.
Storefronts brighten as merchants display holiday stock early to lure buyers. Early selection favored. late shoppers risk limited choices and crowds. City retailers prepare for peak season as festive displays go public.
Tom D. Pitt, chief of police, was removed from office by Mayor John B. Uraneford amid a power struggle over the Red Light District. Councilman J. J. Klewart urged reconsideration, delaying the action for one week. The move follows Pitt’s resistance to relocating underworld figures and the mayor’s backing for shifting the district west, with public statements defining the purge as necessary to restore order.
An investigator recalls discussing street lighting and vindicating the need to move the red light district. After months of study across Eastern and Western cities, the plan to relocate was deemed the only feasible solution. Police and city leaders debated timing, with sheriffs and chiefs weighing how to implement a swift, tight exit strategy.
A community event in Ogden offers daily beginner skating lessons in the afternoon led by a team of instructors. In the evenings a 20 minute moving picture show runs at 9 20 nightly in the auditorium formerly used for skating.
Fragmented OCR captures a heated exchange about arrest threats and a plan tied to an office. Mentions Pat and Tom, resignation talk, and promises to push a plan while opposing disclosure. Ambiguous scene reflects internal party tensions and leadership leverage.
Pat Crowe will lecture for the Temperance Union in Chicago under the auspices of the Woman's Chief Temperance Union. The meeting is set for Thursday at Mary’s Hall with Father Smyth to introduce. Crowe aims to argue against crime and advocate reform in a period showing labor unrest and local church influence.
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