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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1902
Page
3
A garbled piece reports social events at Prominent Prom with mentions of Weber Street School and local figures. It lists attendees and visitors such as John Antelline, J. J. Dooly, and city engineers, noting travels from Oregon, Idaho, and California. The text includes thanks for gifts and brief references to local arid civic happenings.
New York trading opened lower but some gains appeared as gains supported by renewed buying. Leaders fell back at times, while Yerk Island and several rail names showed strength amid mixed results across U.S. equities. Market tone waned late day with declines broadening. few issues steadied and midsized gains limited.
The Oberlin glee group plans a performance at the Tabernacle on Wednesday evening. The article notes the ensemble’s polished, high quality program with varied selections and overall strong critical reception.
In municipal court, Trott faced charges after a drunken episode and failed to appear, resulting in forfeiture. Others, including families and witnesses, faced accusations of ill fame and petty crimes. Mike King pleaded guilty to a drink-related offense and received a suspended sentence. Chinese and other individuals linked to property misuse faced reprimands or minor penalties.
We publish the Christway programming of Bromus Heneh school year events. A Santa-themed program featured songs recitations and a celebrated Christmas presenting Ethel Butler and Maude Ball among performers. The event showcased student acts, a life sized “machine” and decorative greens, all enjoyed by attendees.
William Shaw a prominent Ogden resident and Weber County pioneer died at his residence Saturday evening. He came to Weber County with immigrant companies, settled in the Osten area, and lived there until his death after a long active life. He left a large family and amassed property, with a widow and several children. The obituary notes extensive ties to early local life and the Dinunnins region, with his home and funeral details provided.
Scattered OCR reads show a district court handling cases including a probate matter for Leter Tarantte and an appeal by John Cosgrove. The court denied an appeal in the Beoneroft matter, granted judgment and costs for Marion Herreth et al, and allowed motions for a new trial in related suits in Montgomery.
Directors of the Momburg-Ameliott line ratify a plan to establish service with the Wanane, Mexico and Wrient railway, promising heavy traffic and coast to coast reach. The Orient line contraction, financed by a new partnership, aims to extend to the Pacific soon with Port Stilwell as a key node.
Real estate transfers recorded with the county recorder include WK Wedell to May M Wall Incs 20 ed 80 block 1 Widlell's Five Point Annex for 800 and 91 Houston La BH Wabht Tits II and 12 Duck addition. Also Thitlor to Miss Dutler Northweet Qimter section 1 township 6 north yinge Tavest for 900 AA. Peterson to Tob He's WY South Ogulen and others with 866.90 listed.
A discussion on the value of teaching good manners and courtesy to young people. It argues that lacking refined behavior harms individuals and towns by reducing trade appeal and social advancement, urging schools and organizations to emphasize civility, politeness, and personal presentation.
Officials recount a heated board session over a favor franchise for an electric railway. Petitions from property owners on wire access and taxes tied to the proposed route were discussed. A report on granting the franchise with conditions was presented, while fire at several buildings prompted police and fire department updates.
A scanned Thanksgiving menu lists turkey dishes and sides such as roast turkey, giblet gravy, mashed turnips, browned sweet potatoes, cranberry jelly, lettuce, cheese straws, salted almonds, and ginger wafers. It includes a detailed method for stuffing and roasting the turkey with celery crumbs and butter, plus notes on basting and cooking times.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Varig Die Brat and several scattered terms. The readable bits hint at an invention titled electrical aerial torpedo with references to places and names, but the passage is garbled and lacks coherent facts or outcomes to summarize a clear event or person.
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