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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1920
Page
3
Dr Ray Palmér will begin a talk on the shared topic at the First Septin Veiren. The public is invited to attend and hear the discussion by the speaker on this occasion at Bamdey Moa.
Various local items describe the 1914 Ogden enumeration efforts, church services, and public notices. Details include Millshea practice in Lewin building, special services at Enunerator Mission, and updates on enumeration procedures, with remarks by Romney and district staff regarding information gathering and legality. Also noted are community events, weather notes, and small business notices in Ogden and Portals Canyon.
The case of George Guskos, accused of attacking a woman identified as Lush Gaumoni, proceeded in city court with the defendant represented by Attorney Halvorsen. The girl, Janat Jesmer, cried as she testified about an incident at the Marion hotel and a confrontation with a revolver wielded by her husband. The court session was held behind closed doors and continued to Wednesday.
A Kansan group from Kanans will show a motion picture reel titled Winning the War With Wheat in the city on January 28 to celebrate. The state agricultural school at Manhattan, Kensao, will forward the reel and invite all former Kansans who lived in the state. The film depicts the Mississippi valley wheat fields and aims to spotlight wheat production.
Western Union Telegraph workers in several cities will receive raises totaling over a million dollars annually starting January 1. Employees with a year or more in service gain 15 percent, those with six months to under a year get a smaller raise, and those earning under $250 monthly see adjustments. Manager Darmody notes the increases follow an agreement between management and the Western Union Employees Association.
UNK outlines views on Utah's high cost of living. Janes Funk, in conference with Governor Bamberger and U S attorneys, discusses creating a state price commission to set fair prices. A citizen coalition would select members, prepare to begin work early next week, and administer the office with a goal of keeping prices low while protecting business interests.
From city pulpits all faiths will announce a drive to raise 12000 for Weber County toward a monument to the Mormon Battalion. Citizens urged to contribute 50 cents to 5, large gifts welcome, support pledged by state and local officials. Contributions directed to the district chairman or A P Bigelow, treasurer, Ogden State Bank.
The Chicago to Omaha aerial mail route expansion moves toward Ogden with service expected to extend to the Pacific coast in coming months. W H Taylor, chief clerk, says the January 7 extension signals a forward step for the aerial mail program and 1920 plans include establishing similar routes, though plane numbers remain unspecified.
The December mean temperature reached 24.6 degrees, 0.6 degrees above the 1903 record, with the first week milder than the rest and the last two weeks extremely cold. The month, though, saw daytime highs above freezing on thirteen days and over 75 percent sunshine on many days.
The scouts plan a year of tasks and programs. A meeting at the officers of the organization will discuss the year’s agenda and future activities. Leaders and parents will attend a reception for the boys at a local venue.
Ogden writers contribute to The Sperry Weekly January issue with insights on Ogden as a leading manufacturing and distributing center. Contributors H Bartil W F Zunpatin and Charles W Robleson discuss local mills and city advantages, noting Sperry’s prominence and Ogden’s role in industry.
An Ogden woman over eighty celebrates a birthday with friends and congratulations as the community notes New Year celebrations, church dances, and ward reorganization. The piece mentions Ann Husband Alice Elrong and a range of local events including a farewell dance, ward choir changes, and elder leadership shifts.
Ogden man Stanfill of 8 Twenty-ninth street will receive the first 1924 license plate for a passenger car. The shipment of plates was distributed today after a coal strike delay. The governor's car will bear No 0 with Nos 1 to 399 reserved for dealers and 400 to 4999 for trucks. Passenger cars start at 6000 and up. plates are blue with white lettering.
Joseph P. Goss, administrator of the late Don Carsos Bassett, filed in district court for $25,000 damages after Bassett was killed in an automobile accident near Riverdale on July 16, 1915. The Union Pacific railroad was named as defendant, with the amended complaint alleging negligence for failing to safeguard a public at grade crossing. Bassett, with companions J. A. Hadley A. G. Pinch John Doe Livingston and John Doe Seaman, reportedly stalled at the crossing when an attempt was made to flag the train. the crash hurled Bassett against the train, killing him.
The city commission met as a board of equalization and reviewed Sewer District 140 with no protests. A push to create the district passed, while Grant avenue opening petition was referred for action. A bid process for Sewer District 142 was directed to the new Administration. Water works financials show December revenue of 7,020.95 and expenditures of 14,989.02, with street department figures for November and December totaling 2,571.37 and 1,722.17 respectively.
A luncheon at the Weber club brought together Galco Salesmen and GA Lawes Co officials including FW Abbett vice president and Sian ager. The gathering honored sales staff for strong performance and cooperation. Discussion covered the benefits of a quiet intermediation center and noted Garden’s steady growth and the appointment of George K. Auhart as general ante? manager.
Report from Juana Mexico describes enforcement actions as the dry law takes effect. U S authorities counteract most restrictions as residents depart San Diego area. Glarmann notes wide open drinking scenes and gleeful activity near the border. Harvard beats Oregon in New Year game. Graagnan praises tough battle.
A phone message to the state livestock board reports twenty five cattle owned by Mr. Jackson died and fifteen more were sick near Huntsville. Dr. R W Horgan, livestock inspector, heads to Randolph to investigate while Sheriff HG Peterson notes a mysterious ailment spreading among horses around Hanlyville. Symptoms include blackening around the chin and kidneys with rapid deaths.
City commissioners received reports of dangerous slippery walks in parts of Ogden. For years a law to address the issue has been delayed while citizen injuries grow. The city attorney Keedor says residents must take steps to prevent accidents.
Four of Weber club’s five presidential candidates have withdrawn, leaving incumbent Warren J. Wattis likely to be re elected. Deletions include S. Lewis Fred Taylor J. L. Herrington and James H. Douglas. Withdrawals are described as a compliment to Wattis.
Browning Brothers employees and ferry crew attended a banquet at the Weber club marking the first annual Thatcher orchestra event. Superintendent FH Hinckley delivered an address while selections were performed by the Thatcher orchestra group. The text includes various unrelated notices and a sale advertisement with legal details and sale terms dated 1919.
A quirky description describes a hat or headpiece wrapped in monkey fur on black velvet with corral velvet trim and a twist. The urban style features two streamers of fur and a central focal fur detail, aiming to evoke playful youthfulness.
A series of obituaries and funeral notices appear from a local paper. Entries include Chevez infant daughter dies of pneumonia with services at Kirkendall chapel and interment at City Cemetery, and Rhoda Tye burial at Eleventh Ward Meeting House with Bishop Tanner officiating. Other notices cover Cook, Anderson, Eldridge, Smyth, Shaghnessy, Kleyn, and Willan Wilson, detailing locations, viewing times, and funeral dates across wards and churches.
Krad announces a selection of classified ads including items for sale and services offered. Highlights show household goods, job notices, and local business promotions featuring prices, contact names, and brief descriptions in a compact community listing.
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