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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1903
Page
6
Random references report local commerce including Armor Market turkeys geese and ducks and Weatherby fish buyers. Community notices describe church guild sales December 18 19 a Woodmen of the World dance December 16 and a widow orphans court in Ogden with a lake remains inquest. Other items cover Xmas displays at Fred Massa’s and Buswell’s jeweler and a library board meeting.
A council meeting outlines repaving Twenty Heth Street and discusses water works litigation. Mayor’s claim disputed over bondholder settlement while street improvements, sewers, and sidewalks are approved or specified for funding. Public works include alley openings and paving estimates with several reframed bids and committees assigned.
Albert Hanley and Elijah Morrison were arraigned in Municipal court after being caught burglarizing J. Ia Clark's store Sunday. Each faced $1,000 bonds and a hearing set for December 23 at 2 p.m. Frank Cody faced assault with attempt to commit rape, with bail $2,000 and hearing December 24 at 2 p.m.
A detailed concert program listing Ballantyne pupils performing chorus pieces and solo numbers including Oh Italia Verdi Creole Lovers Song and My King with entries for voices, duets and trios. Notable participants include Miss Pearl Hellewell Miss Beatrice Farley Mr. Ferrin and Miss Verna Van Dyke among others.
An advertisement promotes Borden's Eagle Drattd Condensed Milk as a reliable infant formula option. It claims the product comes from native breed herds and is suitable for tea and coffee, suggesting it as a versatile milk substitute for uncertain feeding choices.
The Ladies of the Degree of Honor announce a card party at the A C U W hall next Wednesday evening December 16 with prizes and refreshments. Prizes will be on display in Ogden Furniture Company windows.
The Charles E. Dufur funeral was held at 756 Twenty fifth Street. The Mason order conducted services with Rev. E. T. Gosher officiating at the home. Railway men from the Brotherhood and Conductors attended. graveside rites were by the latter. Pallbearers included W. E. Yancey and others. Interment at Fountain View cemetery.
Caden Council No 777 meets at A M U hall on the second and fourth Fridays. Visiting brethren are invited to attend. J W OBRIEN, F B.
In municipal police court hearings are continued for several cases. Monitored defendants David Williams and William La Rosa face housebreaking charges tied to Arnce's cigar store burglary, adjourned to Monday December 23 at 2 pm. Newton faces obtaining money under false pretences, adjourned to December 23 at 2 pm. Peterson charged with assault with intent to kill, adjourned to December 22 at 10 am. Mortensen charged with embezzlement, adjourned to December 22 at 2 pm.
Stanley S Stevens buys the Commercial Electric Co and operates from 2270 Wash Ave. He greets old patrons and friends while offering a full line of fixtures. Aiming for public familiarity, special in house wiring prices and electric door bells are advertised at 2270 Wash.
Judge Henry Uelapp presided this morning over probate proceedings. Guardianships granted for Adelaide Fuller and others. Elizabeth Evans estate discharge granted. Peery estate order confirming incorporation agreement granted. Munsee estate letters of administration continued. Geddes estate sale confirmation continued. Moyea guardian suit against Ogden Sewer Pipe and Clay Company stayed execution pending motion for new trial.
A child writes multiple notes to Santa detailing Christmas desires. Wants include a doll, game, story book, sleigh, piano, dolls cart, blocks, candy, nuts, skates, air gun, drum, express wagon, toys, clothes, and a Christmas tree for the school. Wishes reflect a bustling array of gifts and seasonal cheer.
A child lists gifts for Christmas including an all gun punching bag boxing gloves skates a go cart a doll and a soldier game addressed to Santa Claus with a note that this is all for now.
A handwritten holiday note lists gifts from children to Santa Claus. Dane and Francis request dolls and buggies, Francis also asks for a sled and a watch, a baby wants a rattle and a ball, and the writer wishes Santa a merry Christmas as a good boy who brings in firewood at night.
A reader asks Santa for a rocking chair to soothe a doll for sleep this quiet Sunday. They mention a simple present and a small candy as part of their heartfelt request.
A letter from children requesting gifts for Christmas. One writer asks for a book, siblings want a large express wagon and candy. Clarence requests a rubber doll and a raffle, Everett and Claude desire a wagon and nuts.
A reader writes a Christmas note routed through W. H. Wright in care of Santa Claus asking for an air gun. The handle Ray mond is mentioned as the recipient path for the letter.
A playful Santa Claus press item requests a pair of skates in assorted sizes a drum candy and nuts for holiday cheer. The note emphasizes gifts for festive needs and local toy drive spirit.
A child writes to Santa Claus requesting a hint for their gift and asking for a bicycle as a main present. The note expresses a simple, hopeful Yule wish and ends with gratitude for consideration.
A child writes a Christmas wish list listing dolls, doll bed, teatimel, clothing, books Timothya Puss in Boots, two large Christmas trees, and various toys including an automobile and iron wagons. The letter mentions three brothers and one sister hoping for gifts, with hopeful family goodwill.
A child asks Sahta Claus for a doll and a toy buggy in a handwritten request. The note explains the writer is not old enough for school and the sister is penning it.
A child writes to Santa asking for a rubber ball a singing top and a grum if available and promises thanks and obedience in return.
A child writes to Santa with a wish list including a red dress a doll and trunk a set of fur and a doll and go cart. The note concludes with affectionate kisses for Santa Claus.
A seven year old writes to Santa asking for a doll and a toy trunk doll bug gy and inquires what Santa wants in return.
A jumble of handwritten requests from children for Christmas gifts including dolls dishes bottles of perfume mitts candy oranges a horse wagon a rabbit a cow a drum an alarm box and a fir patrol feature with hints of a twin sibling and multiple spellings and typos.
A child writes multiple Santa letters listing requests for dolls sleds candy toys and a tree. The notes express hopes for parental presence and early arrival, with apologies for lacking nickels and wishing happiness for other children.
A brief note expresses a desire for a small horse and a contentious stance on ongoing conflict. The speaker promises good conduct and a wish to be well behaved.
A collection of fragmented Christmas wishes with requests for gifts. Text mentions handkerchiefs rubber dolls four wheel toy watches and various doll items, plus family notes about a warm fire and a holy meal.
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