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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
4
Stormy Atlantic gale delays trans Atlantic liners. Anchor Line vessels Agloria and Lorraine arrive damaged and tardy with engines strained while other ships seek shelter. One man, Thomas Shields, drowned after a lifeboat capsized during transfer from a stranded steamer.
A mixed slice of 1903 notices covers miners entombed in Ely Nevada and rescue attempts, plus varied local items. The piece mentions arrests in July 1903 for larceny or related offenses, a Denver telegram about trouble, open evenings at Wayle Furniture, a Christmas delivery wagon, and business notices from Roth Grocery and Ward’s. It also lists funeral services for Henry Tupping and social meetings at St Joseph’s church, with church charity events and shop ads in the same column.
Advertisers must submit copy the night before publication. The Blo Grune Western Ry offers reduced round trip rail fares to Colorado Nebraska Kansas Missouri from Dec 19 to 20 1907 with 30 day limit and stopovers. For details contact Ada Cro nin Ogden new phone Nos 1 and 118.
A Sunday night collision between a passenger engine and a switch engine near Great Dyer crushed Fireman A K Bell of the passenger train, killing him instantly. The two engineers and several passengers were injured but not seriously. Del Was, married and from Bowling, died as a result. trains delayed about nine hours but resumed by morning. Officials investigate to determine fault as traffic slowly returns to normal.
The Lindsay Market invites the public to visit Lindsay Market offering top quality meats stamped for purity and wholesomeness. Prices compare favorably with premium products, while stressing clean, sanitary conditions and optional premium pricing on every article. Also lists cheap rail fares from Ogden to major West Coast cities with round trips and one way options, tickets on sale December 19 and 20 good for return within thirty days.
Deputy Sheriff Clark patrolled canyon woods reporting pine thefts from private reserves amid moonlit guards from Ogden canyon north toward the mountains. Officers pursued two youths claiming ownership of land as they bolster evidence against poachers who cut an estimated 500 pines amid disputed property lines and moonlight sales.
The Denning & Clark Livestock Co of Idaho sues Oregon Short Line and Upton Pacific for 11418 in damages related to 7457 sheep moved from Spencer Idaho to Omaha and Chicago. They claim the journey included 44 hours of delays without proper care, causing weight loss and deaths, and that shippers paid full freight for damaged stock.
Police report Patrolman John W Lyon of Sinth Lake shot Date Whetmore, a former Pullman conductor, in front of a South Main saloon after a confrontation. Whetmore was wounded in the leg. Lyons arrested him at Elsie’s charge of burglary. A grovelling witness account shows mixed provocation and questions of motive.
A fragmentary theatre programme notes a paper commencing on Monday December 10 with various acts and performances. It lists The Tanditr and The Mack Rocks in a rod menu of shows and dances. Performances are billed for two days with dates and titles like Take Me With You In Your Brain and One How. The text references teachers and children matinees and a closing note that mirrors a home-like mood.
Ward's announces a major expansion adding two new floors and a rear extension totaling about 6,000 square feet to house a dairy shop, candy kitchen, and confectionery. The store touts own chocolates and creams, a wide cake selection, fresh fruit cakes, and a lunch option from 11:30 to 12. Oysters and Mexican calls are offered. beverages and fountain drinks remain popular. The new department aims to attract customers with in-house candies and a broader deli and cafe experience.
The Olsen grocery store announces remodeled departments and a large stock of chinaware and ornamental items for Christmas. Staff invite customers to browse the china and ceramic selections across departments and ask buyers to compare before purchasing elsewhere.
A fragmented ad describes festive items for friends and family including gloves coats scarves and bonnets. It touts dainty bows tea aprons and children's wear with holiday pricing and urges quick action as only a few elite pieces remain.
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