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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1902
Page
4
Reports from committees on reservoir inspection outline lakes, dam heights, and water capacity for a Prove River project. The survey in September detailed Washington Lake, Crescent Lake, and nearby basins with capacities, depths, and dam plans. A later health note discusses naval disease and a patent medicine advertisement appears amid the text.
A disjointed Provo meeting record discusses finances and committees, naming Joseph R. Murdock and others, with references to expenditures and reports. It mentions a smallpox epidemic prompting vaccination resistance and quarantine measures, noting cases nearby being quarantined and prevention efforts underway.
A fray near a railroad camp at Wenmington end of town left one man with knife wounds not considered life threatening. A second participant was arrested. authorities search for another involved as Eureka county investigates the incident.
Readers report ongoing temperance agitation in Tagan with Rev. Nicb Clemanson addressing the Presbyterian church on the subject. Moxea Thatcher and other speakers followed, urging abstinence and discussing employment habits and the wider temperance movement amid community deliberations and planned future sessions.
Nelson of this city Ale at his Waite Hee Sunday morning of bro panimonin. He wie attending the nay secubiusy ab Ainoraim. Thawita cane to tia bol ante siney arse of last week, ince which time until his death he basquered untold agony. Weathent and sisters mourn Ils ainlimnely Wes have the sleey sympathy ai the enfire emmunita. Tiner T views will be bont a the Tabernasle Weds.
A readable fragment describes Neslay facing Teal Coast in a scheduled dual. The brief mentions teams or entities tied to this matchup and hints at a forthcoming event with unspecified details.
A chaotic Salt Lake scene reports a quarrel at a Miller hotel entry escalating to a gun and multiple beatings. Graves is implicated in a murder attempt linked to his wife and a broader domestic dispute. Police and hospital reports describe injuries and the aftermath among bystanders and witnesses.
The article notes a local election in PaCS HAL with candidates Testing and Dr. Watney. Wing, the presiding officer, was tallied as present and referenced in a confused passage.
A garbled Salt Lake City page lists court cases and fines for petty crimes, arrests for thefts, and a large batch of civic motions. It notes a bank matter involving Walker, a hospital update on Vanwoortis, and county commissioners approving bond actions, with several names and roles referenced amid scattered incidents.
Fragmentary account notes Dr Joe Coddeen, LaMatre, Ty and others at a meeting discussing operation and safety. Mention of a Hebron residence and a Hebron figure, plus comment that an operation may be unnecessary. Also reports a break in at Thomas Pubiney home at 20 West Wilth South with beer bottles taken and a possible onlookers involved.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for rheumatism and general inflammation. It claims the product cured a patient after doctors failed, emphasizing longevity, happiness, and restored health, with testimonials from users and references to medical skeptics.
An old style advertisement notes DIAMOND DYES offer dyeing for home fabrics including pillow and table covers curtains and afghans. It highlights bright colors and artistic options and mentions a dyeing process with a 4 percent solution with references to Burlington Virginia.
A chaotic, fragmentary report mentions Levy and George Levy, a court case with a death sentence, plus scattered notes about dec 9, district court actions, and an October 3 190k date, alongside unrelated legislative items about appropriations and government expenses. The text blends court outcomes with parliamentary notices and local financial penalties.
A garbled newspaper ad markets a new grocery store offering fresh produce, winter items, and assorted specials. It highlights oranges, honey, and select fruit in boxed quantities, with emphasis on new stock and low pricing.
James G Clarke a prominent railroad figure dies at his daughter’s home in Michigan after a long career with the Mobile and Ohio and Illinois Central. Born 1824 in Montgomery County Alabama he joined railroading in 1844, held roles from engineer and station agent to president of lines, and retired years ago though remained a public figure in the industry. Also notice from Weber County Utah about warrants and interest cessation after a date.
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