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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1919
Page
3
An old newspaper ad markets men’s suits in double breasted belted styles from $25, overcoats new models at similar value, ties in many patterns from 25 cents to 2.00, silk handkerchiefs 89 cents, slippers $1.98, children’s suits starting $5.95, coats from $15, plus silk kimonas and gifts aimed at Christmas shoppers.
Random references describe a mixed Ogden area notice page listing a subscription advertising contact, an engineer’s assistant appointment, rent ads for Ohio Vacuum clearer, an auto recovery report, a theft recovery of a National automobile, a priesthood meeting in the Webco stake, a sheriff sale of Tripp Iota Studio property, floral arrangements, a marriage license for Henry Flint and Pearl Layton, Civic League meeting details, a chicken dinner fundraiser, a teacher institute in Ogden, a farewell trip to San Francisco, a Veterans event, and various small local notices including a paper sale and rags donation request.
Fragmented copy outlines Turkey's gold reserve to be sent to Paris, mixed with notes on naval arms division among powers and a reference to theater and cement work. Mentions of Richfield Fillmore forest work and local office returns alongside unrelated merchandise and a Thanksgiving proclamation.
Hubert Mattinson, father of Mrs. Barnett, died after a fall while sweeping snow on Thanksgiving Day. Born July 16, 1835 in England, he left England for Utah with the Martin Handcart Company in 1836 and endured severe hardships. He is survived by his wife, a brother George Mattinson, and children Emma Borno Eureka Minnie Barnett Ogden Vetus Bingham Benjamin Elizabeth Simons Effie Simone Frank Henry Joseph Roy Mattinson Payson. The family gathered in Payson for a late celebration marking garden wedding anniversary.
Coal shortages force train stoppages and layoffs among Southern Pacific Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line workers. Affected crews include two men from the Southern Pacific, with many laid off as ore line forces shrink. Despite disruption, most employees remain on the job while miners’ settlement prospects loom and transport facilities anticipate a quick rebound once mines reopen.
Washington reports Major Benjamin D Foulois, former Air Service chief, told the House Military aviation subcommittee that in Mexico a military aviation program could be needed if circumstances require intervention The most dangerous enemy would be terrain and climate not the Mexican forces He urged a single national air service to unite efforts across services and agencies and warned against delay in gaining proven capabilities Also note Harry Carey film Riders of Vengeance showing at Cozy for two days.
A police report by Chief Thomas E. Frowning to Public Safety Superintendent Miles L. Jones lists sixty seven arrests in November. Fines and forfeitures totaled 1016 dollars with seventeen drunk respectively, nineteen vagrancy charges, one illegal liquor sale conviction, one liquor possession disguise, and one liquor forfeiture noted.
A note announces the film Temptation screening at the Lyceum theater for tomorrow only, inviting patrons to see the picture that has generated attention.
A 14 year old girl, amid family conflict with her stepfather, was removed from the home by juvenile court order and placed in a good position. Judge Dan Sullivan noted the father bore no blame for the girl’s behavior.
A genteel social at Mrs. Ote Keeler’s home last Friday celebrated Miss Laura Lewis and Miss Alice Porter of Pocatello Idaho. Music games and cards lasted late with refreshments served. Attendees included Laura Lewis Alice Porter Raleigh Antes Bruce Hamilton Dorothy Stephens Lida Van Workam Edna Streetwell Sylvia Stephens Juella Newey Lois Ester and the Keeters among others. A Fifth Ward dancing party planned for thirty ward amusement hall will entertain friends with a good time assured.
A historical note describes a bitter cold snapshot from Pacific Fruit Express readings in railroad yards. At 11 PM the thermometer stood 4 below zero, midnight dipped further, then rose toward zero, with brief spikes above and below zero before a morning recovery. By 11 AM the temperature was above freezing and warming. A local ad for Regal Cleaners follows.
A Telegram from Talway Idaho reports a protest against office chaos at a federal building. The worker claims it is too cold to work but continues sorting mail near a stove and coal burner to keep hands warm. Temperature readings across parts of Tennessee and nearby regions reach well below freezing.
Thomas Cook is to be arraigned before Judge D T Roberta in city court this afternoon on a charge of highway robbery. He is alleged to have robbed a man near the Sugar Rotary on Wilgon Lane. Regal Cleaners, Cleaning and Pressing, Phone 513. 418.
F J Merlon, representative of the federal board for Vocational training, will visit Ogden on Thursday and Friday December 19 and 20 to meet disabled soldiers sailors Marines and nurses. Eligible veterans may have school expenses paid and receive a stipend for training. government allowances also extend to dependents. Also showing Riders of Vengeance at the Cozy for tomorrow and Thursday.
The Maccabees will nominate officers at the regular meeting on Wednesday December, for the coming year 1443. Officers to be considered include the current and newly named positions as part of the annual election process.
Ogden School principals meet supervising official to assess Christmas holiday schedules and committee assignments. Also noted is the Cozy Theater showing Riders of Vengeance with a first run at Jacatatibe venue amid local entertainment listings.
Leo Jordan arrested by the sheriff and to appear before Judge D. R. Rotteris in city court tomorrow on a charge of petit larceny. He allegedly stole goods from Odean Wholesale Drug Co worth 2502 dollars and had 20 dollars in his possession. officials indicate the drug firm will ask leniency due to his family situation and the recovery of most stolen property.
Wrapped in blankets, two sheepherders were found frozen to death in a Montpelier Idaho cabin. Reports say they died overnight during a severe cold spell despite bed clothing and a stove. A search party located them in the winter camp where they had sheltered together in an embrace to keep warm.
The sheriff's office reports J. Dean, arrested Sunday night, is a U S Army deserter from Company G, Twenty first Infantry at Vancouver Barracks. If the desertion charge survives, he could be handed to army authorities after his civil sentence ends, with dates ranging to 1917 or 1920 depending on enlistment terms. a separate civil action was set for hearing tomorrow.
Superintendent Wart Hopking warns Ogden area schools may halt classes as coal supplies dwindle. Engineers collect 231 tons at various sites including West Ogden High and Ogden High, with rumors of shutdowns if conditions worsen before year’s end.
Eight sewing machines arrive for county schools distributed as Toy Hooper West Weber Taylor Slaterville and Warren Two at Toy and Hooper two at Slaterville and one at Warren will be used in domestic art courses and part time work The program aims to provide practical dressmaking skills and incentives for part time students through sewing studies.
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