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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1916
Page
7
Random references note today’s calendar including tea at Virginia events. Stated fraternal meetings are scheduled with mentions of Women of Wordcraft and MLW of a FOE group.
A mixed Ogden area digest mentions Wells Nevada visitors, including P Neilson and wife, and a former Southern Pacific operator now with M. Medt & Co. It notes Japanese residents, a forged check arrest, travel plans to Japan aboard Tenyo Maru, and a Paine & Hurst January sale. Also referenced are local officials, marriage licenses, births, and health reports.
At a Salt Lake meeting of the Trime and School league the claim surfaced that Uxden's board refused to permit three moving picture machines in public schools for education. Judge Henderson stated there has been no objection to education value but installation and insurance costs worry officials. The board seeks safe placement to avoid high fire insurance premiums, recalling a prior machine at Pingzee school where an insurer would not cover fire resulting from operation. Lea Morrell faces alleged misfortune.
Harvey and Meathule families welcome new births in December with several listed names. Railway agents W H Handie J L Yundt and L E Trowbridge were in Ogden on business. A meeting in the Episcopal Guild room is set for 3 o clock tonight. Saline Station project to serve miners as Southern Pacific plans a passenger and freight station. Funeral services for Ted Albert Nelson scheduled Thursday 3 30 p m at Kirken chapel with interment in Ogden City Cemetery.
In Ulah, Joseph Warmer case before Judge Armaetrong in Harris division. State alleges armed liquor sale on September 11, 1915 and a jury to be empaneled. Also Moken Olsen appeal heard in Howell division with testimony and jury submission. Contains multiple local court actions and juror names.
Attorney Janes Dixon Barry of Neapalia Arizona spoke to Utah Idaho farmers traveling via Oxden station en route to Salt Lake City from Parr West. He explained the rural credit system used by the Intermountary Credit Association and was accompanied by Wt. Albert Moyes local rep. Barry planned another talk tomorrow night in Plain City following his Salt Lake City stop.
Theft is real pleasure in store for you at the Hippodrome tomorrow. Two former Orpheum acts return in a program like last week with a mix of acts for all ages. Read the classified ad for details and pricing.
O A Kenney secretary advertises Promontory district zinc mining near a shipping mine with proven ground 100 yards away. Requires funds for tools rails and payroll. expects shipment in 30 days. Stock at 5 cents with 30 day option to double at same price. offices Utah National Bank building. phones 912 and 1362 for a director to contact.
The Local Theatrical Employes and Moving Picture Operators union will present The Black Flag at the Orpheum theater on January 25. A cast of fourteen performs, with the arrangement committee predicting one of the year’s most interesting productions. Selby Noah, a noted local actor, stayed home from tour dates to participate in rehearsals here in Ogden.
Jack Clark pleaded guilty to petty larceny in Municipal Court Judge Parker's court and was ordered to pay $10 or serve 30 days. He stole from J. Gonzales and was arrested by Sergeants Layne and Brown. George Walters, arrested at the Lennox rooming house for disturbing the peace, pled guilty and received the option of paying $3 or serving one day in jail. He cited liquor as the cause of the hotel trouble. Michel Meredith and Matthew Lawrence, noted as drunkards, received pending sentences.
Classified ad notes a stray or stolen bay mare about 1200 pounds with a white star and visible black mane. Another mare described as black. Contact Y. Naka in Layton for information or return.
On Mayor AW T Steywood’s suggestion the board appointed Fr T Hulanieki city solicitor, Walter Richer city recorder, and Miss Edna Hadfield deputy. W J Norton resigned amid delay, with Browning set to assume duties Friday. A T Corey named assistant superintendent and Fred Packard as foreman, plus other waterworks staff changes. The city attorney’s $32,000 unspecified services were approved. The Rack. Alhambra Tonight, last time.
Colonel W J Black of the Union Pacific reports holiday travel to California followed by heavy rain in Los Angeles and Pasadena during the holidays and New Year. Pasadena drew over 100000 spectators for the annual flower parade while some snowballing occurred in Los Angeles from snow delivered on automobile running boards from Mount Lookout northeast of the city.
A Monday afternoon reception hosted by Society MAB at the Maids' and Matron's Club honored Mrs. Frank D. Kimball of Salt Lake. Guests included Mrs. Abe Kohn Mrs. E. Z. Hulapiski Mrs. Hugh Wood and many others with Katherine Hoag singing solos and refreshments served. The gathering featured musical reflections and a note of cordial holiday cheer.
At an adjourned meeting of the city board of commissioners Mayor A T Heywood recommended removing A B Canfield as Chief of the Fire Department for the good of the service and appoint Gen A Graves to fill the vacancy The recommendation was approved and Graves appointed Samuel Powell named vacant city attorney The mayor praised outgoing city recorder Florence O Neill Stanford for her diligent service and extended best wishes for her future
Mista Mersey of Flko Nevada moves his family Wy Opden to Ogden, planning a new home on Narrison Avenue and Twenty-alfth Street after a corger Tot at Narrison avenue and Twenty-alfth: treet. He is linked to a $2,500 house grant or award from Bichsel.
San Francisco January 5 April 4 was set for the Pacific Coast League season opening by the director and a complete schedule of games was arranged. Portland and East Lake City each receive fifteen weeks of play and San Francisco and Los Angeles continue baseball. The season will close October 27.
A Scandinavian steamer is expected to reach the disabled Greek vessel Thessaloniki by 7 PM tonight. A radio warning received reports the Thessaloniki at 1 PM lay at latitude 18.28 north longitude 66 50 west about ninety miles southeast of U S waters.
A fragment from a historical menu lists thin attractive preparations for invalid meals. It describes Egg Gruel, Bark Tea, Flaxseed Tot, Oyster Toast, Chicken Mrote, Muted Jelly, Clam Broth, Beef Tea, Veal or Sulton Broth, and vegetable additions note. The text also includes stray dialogue.
Detective Grorke Wardlaw presented his resignation today to Chief W J Norton. Mayor Fleywood requested Norton stay in charge through week’s end. Wardlaw served the city as a peace officer for several years including five under Chief TG Brownine and four under Chief Norton. He will join the Enalyn Deeg company and assist in a retail role.
A Standard reporter questioned Job Pingree, superintendent for Amalgamated Sugar, about beet contracts for the year, storage and car supply, irrigation drought impact, farmer drill ownership, and handling of beets at the Ogden factory. He notes increased contracted acres, timely plantings, and efforts to improve car delivery while maintaining pile and storage safety under factory supervision.
Farmers may contract with Bupar company for beet deliveries to Ogden. Plans include building dumps and small unloads to speed loading, enabling farmers to haul one road per day near the facility. Contracts for acres and pace needs will be ready as growers decide quantities, with earlier signups guiding supply.
London reports Sir Edward Grey denies the German charges about the sinking of the Baralong and the alleged killing of German sailors after they abandoned ship. He notes the affidavits from six Americans and urges formal murder proceedings against Captain McBride and crew if proven.
In a garbled exchange the speakers discuss dinner needs and a trip to the market. The muddled text references a “Classified Ad” and a meal plan, hinting at an ordinary household exchange captured in a noisy OCR fragment.
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