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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
5
The Standart’s business office will operate from 3 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. every day except Sunday. On Sundays the office will open for care from 10 a.m. to noon.
Notice to advertisers that all changes for the evening paper must be submitted the day before. Changes for the Saturday edition of the Standard must be in by Thursday noon.
A brief office listing notes No. 50-One Ring and No. 56-Two Rings as editorial rooms. The item identifies the business office locations with ring-number designations.
The snippet notes random ads and a smallpox alert in Box Elder county near Ogden. It mentions Juicy Steak and Poultry Market on 24th Street and a watch reformer Paul We Stecher in Washington Avenue. A Fryer's coffee claim and an Armor Market ad appear among miscellaneous lines.
The Presbyterian men's league held a meeting noting smaller turnout due to Christmas rush. They plan a literary and musical program for next Tuesday and expect a ladies night with the club room possibly reaching capacity. Also listed are holiday ads and local help appeals with Salvation Army requests for donations.
Detective Pender plans to swear to a complaint against Fred Bramer and Otto Claiz, accused of breaking into and robbing the Donaldson Candy Store. Other lads are discharged as they were only associated. The Mickelweight and Smith boys were released after proving no direct involvement.
Several couples were issued marriage licenses by the County Clerk. Simon Higginbotham, 37, and Ada M. Sweet, 28, of Ogden. John M. Beckman, 40, and Anna Sophia Blix, 21, of Ozen. James Lowe, 37, and Ida Green, 21, of Layton. James S. Burrows, 27, and Lydia H. Winters, 20, of Ogden.
Special excursion train under United Commercial Travelers of America departs Ogden at 5 55 pm December 28 1903 and returns from Salt Lake at midnight. Round trip fare one dollar with invitation to attend Marle Wainwright at Salt Lake Theatre.
Mrs. McKinney of Ogden and Mrs. Green of Salt Lake face forgery charges tied to a Pacific avenue property deed. Elizabeth Billings swore to the forged claim, while Sheriff Joseph Bailey and Deputy Belnap secured warrants and the alleged deed chain links A C McKinney and Hugo L White to the disputed 85.6 by 213.5 foot lot.
The narrative notes that Billings is aiding in the case, and the forthcoming trial is described as potentially highly interesting with new developments shaping proceedings.
John M Browning received a patent for an automatic shotgun improvement. The Browning brothers have long supervised manufacture in Liege Belgium where the new factory is located. Orders for the new auto shotgun exceed expectations with several thousand already pledged for delivery. Matt Browning remains in Newark City with John Browning set to sail soon.
Plain City reports two weeks holiday for schools starting last Monday. Louis Cowen of Slaterville fined five dollars for disturbing a dance. Andrew Wheeler forfeited eight dollars and fifty cents for a similar court appearance. Booze caused the youths’ troubles. Farmers returning from town were caught smuggling sunny sacks from wagons and hiding them.
An advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a quick remedy for various injuries and pains claiming instant relief and reduced fear of pain when used at home. It markets itself as suitable for cuts sprains and accidents.
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