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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
3
Disjointed OCR fragment records a judge clearing Richard Gre on a robbing case, Marriott denies theft by Grillin, and various personal notices. Mentions Valen tines Day, insurance matters, and a courtroom dispute involving multiple companies. Several names and places appear faded and unclear.
A jumble of OCR garble reports names, places, and actions including Syracuse deaths, Salt Lake legal notices, and Utah railroad and farm notices. The text cites trials, appointments, arrests, and property actions with scattered dates and figures, mentioning Ogden, Salt Lake, Coalville, and several individuals including Bertha Armstrong and John West.
A lengthy column outlines how a proposed tax on real property would raise rates if bonds pass at the upcoming election. It lists approximate increases by valuation and emphasizes the proposed school building plan and employment impacts. It critiques board members as favoring large interests and urges public understanding before voting.
A teen girl and a young man allegedly lured, then abducted by deception, fled toward Cheyenne with a worried father pursuing. They were later intercepted in Ogden as police prepared to arrest Helman on abduction charges. A plundered scheme and a disputed grocery bill are noted in the account.
The infant son of Captain and Mrs. H. W. Shaw died this morning from convulsions and stomach trouble. The father, serving as sheriff of Weber County, died the same month, leaving the family in bereavement.
Real estate transfers filed for record include Wallnees Solin J Varley and wife transferring to Lyle Seromanvite, 16 Mountain View location. Another deed lists Coulter to Margaret Hobson, Park Lot 10 Block 54 Lot A, with consideration $790.
A garbled account notes a woman’s struggle with illness and a claimed diet cure involving grapes and health claims. It cites heart pain, fainting, and a dramatic health change after trying a regimen. The passage references a man’s cranial and nervous symptoms and a claimed improvement in overall health and weight.
The Office of Assistant Superintendent Utah Division of the UTA announces excursion rates lasting sixty days from Chicago Kansas City St. Louis and other midwest hubs to San Francisco Los Angeles and Seattle with fares of thirty dollars for first class and forty dollars for second class. Rail officials expect large eastern emigration to California, aided by these low fares as 100000 people moved west last fall. parallels to prior efforts. New administrative changes at the Ogden division will shift duties toward central supervision under W A Waitnay, relieving local officials and likely moving staff to other departments. Maintenance crews start extensive repairs on idle locomotives, while officers and clerks reorganize offices to streamline operations.
Mrs. Margaret H. Rainey of Afton Wyoming daughter of Wm W Burton of Ogden died of pneumonia on February 10. The body is being conveyed to Ogden by two friends and shipped to Ogden tonight. Funeral services will be held in Ogden. Mrs Rainey leaves a husband and several children. Funeral arrangements and burial to follow in Ogden. She formerly lived in Bound Tal, Davis County, and had connections in Ogden and nearby towns. Real estate ads and want ads follow Petitions and notices in the paper.
A Union Pacific party including General Manager Mohler General Superintendent Park and Divisional Superintendent Whitney arrived by special train from Omaha at 3 o clock in the afternoon. The group, consisting of executives from the operating department, will likely stay for a conference with Oregon Short Line General Manager Bancraft at Twin Lakes, then return east to visit branches tributary to the main line.
A Valentine roller skating evening is planned at Grave Avenue with an elaborate program and several races. An interesting time is assured as an organization leader will attend. The rink will be open tomorrow evening and all day Saturday.
The Neesley vs Southern Pacific Railroad case resumed with intense cross examination. Nearly thirty witnesses testified this week, eighteen for the defense, detailing train speed near the time of the wreck and track condition. Defence argued rails were in stock condition. plaintiff contends improper orders and lapses caused the accident. Verdict expected by evening.
The Ogden High School will present a Valentine party Friday afternoon featuring a Promenade concert by the school orchestra. The program includes two solos, dancing, games, a Valentine booth, and refreshments. The entire school, parents, and friends are invited.
A chaotic scene near Commercial Era rooms follows a Lincoln Day banquet in Salt Lake City. Judge Murphy and Dr Diekyon stumble through a melee with Rodolpl Kuehter as patrons react, amid confusions about a Short Line depot and early morning train plans. Dr Conan offers to pay $25 to get home.
Fragmentary report cites Mr. Gondan stating the exact timing remains unknown while a quoted transport text references Teo Granta depot and a misunderstood quar tine. The readable lines imply a delayed schedule and unresolved details awaiting clarification.
A large audience attended the Congregational musical program with Mrs Lillian Farnsworth directing and Mrs Perrery and Smite Goop assisting. Mrs Farnsworth’s interpretation and the performers’ refined, scholarly presentation elevated the evening to one of Ogden’s finest. Patrons anticipate a revival of the act in coming weeks as spring ads hint at big results.
In New York, February, William Dixon Spaulding and Mrs. Mary Wield Bales Back, once lovers separated by a quarrel, reunited after decades. Field had married Dr. Sainey Halg Bules who died four years ago, leaving an estimated fortune of one million dollars. Spaulding, a noted writer and glade trotter, is about 14 75 years old and his wife remains widowed.
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