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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
5
The Stand ard business office will open from 3 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. daily except Sunday. Sunday hours run from 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. This notice announces new or adjusted office hours for readers and staff.
Advertisers must submit changes a day before publication. For the Saturday Standard edition, all ad changes are due by Thursday noon to ensure placement.
Juicy steak and fine poultry at Lom dou Market on 21th Street. Watches repaired by Paul W. Stecher at 2441 Wash Ave. Mrs. Schuffle-Lorn reports family well. Photo portrait studio open at 2409 Bloomington Avenue. Sheen & Co price quotes on corn hay flour grain at 2264 Wash. Evelyn Whytock from San Francisco visiting Mr. D L V Dignan. Boston Market offers best value. Electrical Workers’ grand ball and display on December 8 at Diznan’s hall with dancing till late. Marriage license issued to James Chapin and Mary Agnes Bancroft. Free pictures with $1 purchase at Masa’s Book Store. Weather by’s Market promotes country sausage for breakfast.
The article notes steady progress on the cutoff with 31 train crews and five steam shovels at work. Embankment settling has diminished, and a sound foundation is reported. Hog-up and Promontory Point shifts support east and west works as 200 workers operate the pits and supply base. The Southern Pacific prepares Mall Block signal installation along the cut off route.
The union of retail clerks held a regular meeting and elected officers for the coming year. President Douglass Watson, First Vice President I Jans, Recording Vice President J Bingham, Financial Secretary Emilklund, Recording Secretary Mortenson, Treasurer Yark, Auditor Mrs Lang, Guardian Joan Reeve, Stewards Chris Flygare and John Silverthorne were named to lead the group.
Ice makers report ponds in Ogden freezing to about three inches due to cold nights and canyon winds. If conditions hold, first crops will be harvested by January first, ensuring two harvests and ample supply next summer. Prices for retail ice are expected near last year’s $1.50 to $2.00 per month.
Prominent Huntsville residents, including Mayor Nelson, presented City Marshal Albert Engstromy with a native silver badge. The shield design bears Tun ville Utah and City Marshal inscriptions with a golden star in the center. The council will appoint a committee to study electric light profits and plan a system with nearby Logan and Bigham City.
George W. Jones swore out a complaint against A. C. Foster, charging false pretenses to obtain money. Foster reportedly procured a Denver round trip pass, paid with a $2.50 check later stopped, then used the trip and kept the pass, with the accuser hired to defend the case.
In Ogden, the F J Kieser and Home Telephone Company buildings near completion. Hess bakery on Grant Avenue expects machinery by January and ovens after the fireproof block arrives, with April 1 opening. Wall Avenue Depot Bazar block plastering advances. rooms largely rented. Utah Independent Telephone Co office on Twenty fourth Street nears top of second story and will be covered by January. building touted as the city’s best structure with future vertical expansion.
A two building blaze on Washington Avenue caused about 2400 pounds in direct loss to George Stone’s Excelsior Meat Market and F W Donaldson’s confectionery store. The confectionery stock and fixtures valued at 2500 were insured. meat market stock valued at 2400 with 2500 insurance. Fire started in the confectionery from an overheated stove and spread to the lofts. firefighters fought the flames with three hose lines and roof access.
Rumors claim Utah mine managers hire railroad laborers from Ogden to replace strikers at Sunnyside mines. Rio Grande reportedly delivered 1000 tons to Southern Pacific, with empty cars to Ogden. Officials discuss direct recruitment by mine management, while Sunnyside figures say no formal labor requests have been made.
Detectives report William J Rice a defaulter with ties to the Southern Pacific and Union Pacific networks is in Honduras. No extradition treaty with Honduras means he cannot be arrested under current terms.
Interview with Mr Privalik reveals miners from six coal states compare Utah pay to others. He notes Utah Fuel Company will hire only skilled miners and urges foreign workers to research conditions before striking. He presents a cautious view on company treatment of competent workers.
A notable program will be rendered at the High School building next Friday evening. Mrs Allison and Miss Mitchel with Bir Coop will perform. The Ogden High School orchestra joins the Madison school orchestra for musical numbers. Proceeds go to the Madison school piano fund.
Thos A Whalen, Receiver, orders immediate closure of the entire stock of the Underwood Agency. Public sale to settle affairs and liquidate assets at once.
Special Officer Abbott detained Jos Antonio vich an Austrian laborer after he drove out coworkers, smashed furniture, and shot window lights with a six shooter. He faces assault with a deadly weapon and will be held pending Brig ham City officers for trial.
One fare for the round trip to any station within 250 miles of selling point. Tickets on sale Dec 24 25 and List 1903 and January 1 1904, limited for return till January 4 1904.
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