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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1908
Page
5
Pleasant teacher dies of heart trouble after a long illness. The obituary notes she was a prominent local citizen in Utah, with longtime service in schools. Friends and family mourn her passing and honor her contributions to education and community life.
An obituary notes the death of a 36 year old man from disease and other complications leaving a widow and two children. He is buried in Meeker County Minnesota. He lived with his parents Mullbe and was 21 when the family moved to Mt Pleasant area. The elder Mary Cheleteeven and her family mourn several relatives including brothers Charles and Peter, with the father dying in 1903 and mother in 1931. A. L. Larson, a long time teacher in Chester St George and Mt Pleasant, is mentioned in connection with remaining duties.
The Edison studio reveals a new drama titled Gyan Iv Drama. Irving shows the home of Earl son beater features prominently in the spectacle.
George Monehan and Miss Myrtle Hichanla were married by Rev J E Carver on a Saturday evening. Travel plans mentioned include rail service via Salt Lake with special trains departing on December 21 22 and 23. Details about fares and streetcar connections are listed, with contact phone number 2000 for arrangements.
In Utah and Nevada reports, Contact camp near Halt Lake emerges as a busy mining area with large ore tonnages. Plans for a short line railroad from Twin Falls would link to broader rail networks, boosting access to the rich copper and silver veins. Capital flows and active development mark a new era for the district and its numerous claims including Copper Shield, Contact Copper, and Wine Jock.
The Hrokiya aba work reaches 200 feet deep with reported ore and milling rock. Kansas City capital has secured the Try Wilson property from George Hancock and associates, pledging $1,000 of work this year. The camp shows promising ore on both contact arms, with extensive openings and abundant water power potential for milling and energy.
An announcement notes the installation of officers for the Queen Luther Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star on Tuesday December 22. Details on time and venue are not legible in the copy.
Fragmented text suggests a local newspaper note about a name designation and a future meeting. No clear entities or events emerge beyond uncertain references to Shortliff and an official communication to be issued after a meeting.
Fragmentary notice reports a sermon by Honht Joseph Krauvkopf at Keneset Serail. The text references female folly and moral admonition, with scattered names and locales garbled in OCR. Context remains unclear but suggests a religious or societal warning event.
Fragmentary prose discusses a young society’s preoccupation with marriage and the desire to make a husband happy. It notes the societal emphasis on union as the path to fulfillment and contentment within domestic life.
John Parris, charged with drunkenness involving a 16 year old girl, is released on recognizance after a packed police court session. Defendants include Jennie who admitted drinking and begged for leniency, and several others charged with burglary or drunkenness. Sentences range from fines to short jail terms, with many parties awaiting further hearings or awaiting bond.
Public notice advertises a single fare for round trips between listed points with travel windows from December 19 through January 1 and annual return by January 4. Tickets available at participating agents.
Contingati Dec 21 Charles P Taft begins contest to succeed Senator Foraker opening headquarters to carry a mass campaign for the United States Senate seat. Taft denies Roosevelt opposition and says he would not break with President Taft or Congress.
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