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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1907
Page
8
The Harriman rail system announces changes in many departments and transfers nationwide. Ogden faces impact from management shifts at the top and continued leadership by Davis as acting superintendent.
A terse notice notes that payments for the Women of Woodgraft Circle duet will occur in the future at an office named Ruth and at First Net. The fragment also mentions Broon Holal, Be, and Clark with other unclear references, leaving the exact payment details and recipients uncertain.
Industrial School exercises in Ogden featured a festive program including vocal solos, a duct, recitation, and an address, followed by a church-style roast dinner with turkey and sides, fruits and nuts, delighting students with singing and performances.
Funeral services for Charles Singleton were held yesterday at 1 o'clock in the Pine City meeting house. The service was well attended and many offerings were made. Singleton was a well known early settler and active in state affairs. Bishop Willan J Facer presided with other church leaders speaking. The body was buried in Plain City Cemetery.
The Utah Construction Company has paid over ten million dollars on Western Pacific railroad construction from Salt Lake City to Oroville California. The firm leads transcontinental work across Nevada and California, with major projects in Idaho and Oregon, earning praise as a historic builder.
A Christmas program at the Presbyterian church drew a large crowd with music from Sunday school students and primary pupils. A tree donation and a food collection were organized to provide a Christmas meal for about 10 needy families in the church’s area.
Ogden Electric Supply and Fixture Co awarded contract to install 12 place electric wires and a generator engine for the Geoncraft and Song building. The new structure, to be the largest of its kind, plans a factory for future wearables. Company aims to create around 200 jobs by year end. Building features fireproof protection and water-filled floors for fire suppression.
Manager A B Lawrence of Ogden FreTile and Snowly company received a call from Salt Lake last evening. Walter Walker has filed for divorce from his wife Walker alleging lack of support and requests custody of the child, said to be attending St Mars Academy in Lake. The divorce decree, the message states, is expected to be granted next Friday.
Ogden shoppers see a revived slate for Bloctele Theater Week featuring 40 thiefs Ali Baba color scenic, multiple films including The Dome of Fool and Miss Myrtle Ballinger in a 4 song ride Wool You Waltz. Tickets at 2:29 and 7 pm with Sunday 6 showings.
Miss Agnes Johns headlines as Lady Inabett in East Lynne with a versatile American cast. The supporting company, including Mr. Hayy J. Beane and eastern players, is noted as strong. Fanny Hammond carries Miss Carney’s role with audience appeal as costumes and scenery meet expectant standards.
A plaintiff in Winnemac, Negass, obtained a $20,000 judgment against Southern Pacific for personal injuries suffered while employed as a brakeman. The jury found the railroad liable for the injuries sustained at the company yard, with damages awarded and the case remanded on appeal for reconsideration. Local court actions reference the railroad dispute and ensuing rulings affecting the damages award.
During the holidays the Denver and Rio Grande will sell round trip tickets on the line from all points in Utah at a single fare. Tickets on sale October 20, 21, 24, 25, 1908 and January 1, good to return by January 6, 1908.
The Intergratt commerce commission reports railway casualties for April May and June 1907 totaling 665 killed and 18046 injured. Among the killed 250 died in wrecks and 424 were fatally injured on site. Many deaths and injuries stemmed from not watching or being in over or train lands and rallies. 42 passengers were killed in wrecks and 208 railway employees died in wrecks with 72 employees hurt while enabling cars.
An OCR filled item describes a Japanese entertainment event with a soprano soloist Blanche Courasy and other performers including Misa Ruch Lawis, Andreas, and Mr. Buglitota. It notes Mr. Vite NS directing and a distribution at Gomagenius with Holiday Excursion Rates to Oregon, Tinton, Milo, and the Southern Pacific route. It mentions advertisement style and participation details for a rail holiday excursion and associated performances.
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