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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1918
Page
3
A mixed fragment from Ogden era items mentions a temporary flower shop, a letter from a wounded American abroad, and a French hospital. It also covers local aquaintances and community notices, including church events, a busi ness meeting, and various wartime enlistment details.
The miss Chandler nephew in France writes from the Vosges front about three weeks of travel and bivouacking in barns with local families. He details cold weather, frequent shelling, improvised dugouts, and references Red Cross aid amid long marching and front changes. He notes bread hardness, armor samples, and 16 of 180 horses left as drives continue.
Telegrams report renewed shelling and exchanges between Rimssith and French forces near Onessa, with French units aided by a volunteer Russian army. Casualty details are unclear as the fighting continues, while trains and movement of troops are noted in New York and Chicago corridors. Lieutenant J. L. McNichols, son of the late Senator Jay McNichols, is mentioned in Ogden when Christians gather at a local home.
Henry C. Johnson superintendent announces the start of a new night school Monday at 7 p m in the city high school. A class for foreigners and misedited residents titled English and Americanism will be led by Professors Reeves and Junk to explain American history and values. Further details will be publicized as the program is organized after disruptions from an earlier epidemic.
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks calls members to a January 7 1919 meeting at 8 PM in Woodmen's Hall. C A Maccarthy serves as secretary and notes the event should not be forgotten by members.
Mike Sullivan was paroled by the state board of pardons yesterday after serving an indeterminate sentence of from one to six years for assault with a deadly weapon. He had allegedly hired a Chicago youth to assault his wife, offering money and shelter for the winter. his wife recently secured a divorce. The case is remembered in Ogden.
Church attention to yeomen and parishioners at Grantwlenne Twenty-fourth Street with notices from First Presbyterian First Methodist Episcopal Elim Lutheran and Swedish services. Listings include Sunday schools morning worship and choir events with pastors names and street addresses.
A baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. Al moves from a prolonged coma toward recovery, waking briefly and showing signs of progress. The article also notes a Sunday school program and church activities at First and Second Congregational Churches in Pocotello Valley, including weddings and holiday events.
Deaths and funerals notice from North Ogden lists the double funeral for Thomann Isaac Brown and his daughter at North Ogden cemetery. Services led by Bliehoy Wrofertek Darker with readings by Clarence My Barker and others. Patriarch Levi J. Taylor offered invocation. Various relatives and friends offered remarks and musical tributes followed by a brief benediction.
An attempted robbery near Morgan involved three of Ogden’s sheriffs stopping a gang while driving from Ogden to Morgan. The trio of assailants fled from a guarded car, escaping with a staged claim before officers redirected back to duty.
A Christmas Eve celebration was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas. The decor featured greenery and lights, with a large Christmas tree in the corner. Guests included several notable families from the region, and a wedding announcement for Mr. Trading’s family was shared.
Fisk family plans holidays in Ogden Est with relatives in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Fisk intend to move to Gomba after New Year. Ogden Conservatory of Music opens Monday with reception for pupils. Rooms moved to former Martins and Marlon’s club home.
Officials announce no services in wards tomorrow due to restorations. The flat revertings after the lifting of restorations will be held form April 5 according to a Salt Lake headquarters formation.
Peter Anderson, brother of Henry Anderson of Anderson Tailoring Mo, left today for the naval training station at 840 Pedro, Cal. He had been in naval service since early last spring, serving as first seaman and later transferred on the range. His unit received orders for overseas duty but was quarantined for influenza, and the armistice prevented immediate deployment. He now belongs to a guard company and will report Monday after a nine day furlough.
A feverish New York session saw shorts attacking volatile leaders, with Marine preferred and coalers among pressured issues. A second hour rally followed on demand for United States Steel and Pacific group stocks, before a late close weakness. Liberty bonds steadied with slight losses as traders weighed British opposition to a proposed sale. Domestic livestock futures showed mixed receipts and price shifts across steers, heifers, and hogs, while Chicago markets reported strong yet uneven trade and a broad stock list reflected diverse results.
Fragmentary historic classified page lists for sale autos and real estate plus dressmaking ads and a lost horse. Mentions Buick Roadster for sale at a price, real estate at 207 Madison and a 10 room residence, plus a stray gray horse and sewing services near 24th Street with phone references.
Judge Roberts of the Montelpal court yesterday upheld the demurrer in the City of Ogden vs. John Shmsor and others, ruling the health regulations lack authority under Utah law. The decision, reported amid mixed testimony and a City defense by Stimson attorney Willig, nullifies local health rules challenged as contrary to state statutes.
Chicago quotations show a large crop movement anticipated after New Year with corn trading limited to December delivery and 1st day price shifts. May and July futures drift lower, while oats rise slightly and provisions fall. hog prices rise but market ignores gains. Money markets little changed with steady currencies and Mexican dollars.
The civil service announces exams in Ggilann with several postings across departments including radio, commerce, and vocational rehabilitation. After December 31, 1918, the commission will bar subjects of allied countries from exams, and details are available from secretary E A Stevenson at the post office.
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