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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1917
Page
5
The Forest Hill residence of John D. Rockefeller in East Cleveland burned to ruins recently. The loss shocked the oil magnate whose beloved home held toys and baby clothing of his children. Friends believe he will rebuild to continue the house’s tradition of annual summer visits.
Mary Baylor nine years old suffered a bite on the wrist after her mother Rose Saylor left her with the dog owners. The incident led to police involvement as Sergeant Syphera arranged for the attack to be prevented and the case to be addressed in the local police court.
The district court sessions in New Utah Robert Warwick era end for Christmas after a block of hearings. Judges A B Trate and A Wo Phe Welgh oversaw proceedings with cases from multiple counties wrapping up yesterday amid holiday closings and a busy docket.
Farmers report plowing in Ogden Valley and Davis County as mild winter weather disrupts usual snow cover. Reports note exposed soil and early buds despite forecasts, with debates on potential bumper crops next season. Also shows listings for The Double Cross and The Seven Pearls at the Lyctum today.
A long list of names appears in a local notice detailing mailed questionnaires for the county question survey. The document names numerous residents and county areas, indicating a broad outreach by county officials to gather responses and demographic data.
A fragmented line up of names including Qarency Preston Hardy Roys Hacrt B Child RB F 0 No 4 Ogdent LeRoy East Warren Lewis Manmus sen Roy Arnold P Renstront Enints jello Witbu Wallace Washburn Witkan James Artie McEntire Fort Went Santiago Galbin Uintah Ralph Sterbare Riker Bo FD No 4 Triver ale and a phone number 3050. The text reads as a roster style listing with locations Ogden Uintah Fort Went and references to plays and players.
The Orpheum in Ogden presents a three day engagement headlined by Willard who demonstrates height and arm length changes on stage. Julia Carlis belts four voice registers. The bill also features The Two Millionaires James Cook and Jack Torenzo, and a lineup including The Wallowaya, Jack Mack and company, Yan Cello in Hoot feats, and Matt and Jeff in a new comedy.
An event listing indicates a Friday night program at the Q. O. F. hall, presented by BL Furniss as commander, with Sir Knight Tarris E.R. acting in an advertising capacity. The date is shown as Friday December 28, with details obscured in the OCR text.
Fragmented report notes a coastal marriage between Liewt Ma J and Tyree near Camp Kearny California. The cavalry and infantry activities continue with holiday events, aerial training, and upcoming firing exercises shaping the schedule. The text mentions guard routines, base games, and mock target practice as part of preparations.
Utah guardsmen and artillerymen in San Diego attended a Christmas dinner at the San Diego hotel hosted by KR W Madsen and J I Livingston, with a rooftop dance for thirty five Utah men. Brigadier General Le Roy Lvov oversees a brigade exercise in Europe, using underground HQ and wireless telegraphy as training aids. New arrivals include Thomas Cutler KK F Sou and Mrs Geornegan among others. Lieutenant M J Tyree arrived from Los Angeles after marrying Sunday.
Hawbera reported an entry into the Electric Supply office at 2430 Slnds an avenue last night. $20 in cash and a 2450 check were taken. Detective J G L Wolfson assigned to the case. Entry appeared through an iron door with bars used to force locks. The payee on the check was Eph White of Willard, drawn on a Brigham City bank.
George Burnham of 980 Monroe Avenue reported a Paycar stolen from in front of the Orpheum Theater on Washington Avenue at 10 30 pm. Jacobson, 73 Adams Street, lost a bicycle near Hadph Street. The Moxham wheel was taken from Union Station, his second bicycle theft. The Jackson bicycle vanished from the Southern Pacific shops.
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