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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1904
Page
6
Reading through the dense column, Ogden society notes show varied activity: market ads, coal and meat trades, and social events. Notable mentions include Bishop Cranston’s Portland mission supervision, a Royal Arch Masons installation, and upcoming dances and graded school activities.
James Pingree tenders his resignations as cashier of the First National Bank of Ogden and the Ogden Savings Bank effective January 9 1904 after twenty two years with the First National. He plans to move to California for health and may head a new Ogden bank, with John Pingree likely to succeed as cashier.
The Lehmeit family thanks friends for help during illness and death of their father and paybond. They say their kindness will not be forgotten and sign the notice with Mary Lehmeit and family.
Mail service reports severe storms in the east disrupt trains causing delays east of Chicago and extra layovers for clerks. Holiday volumes are light but a surge is expected in about two weeks with New Year advertising mail from wholesale houses.
A new South Dakota corporation with $1,000,000 capital and 1,000,000 shares has formed to develop oil lands near the Great Salt Lake. Officers are J. H. Spargo president A. D. Chambers treasurer and W. B. Wilson secretary. The firm claims 1,500 acres near oil and asphalt springs six miles west of Promontory Mountains, expecting development based on favorable crude analyses.
The Grand Opera House presented An Eye on Hubby with Robert Buchanan in the title role to a small audience. Next is Ten Nights in a Bar Room. Sawyer and Young’s Lyceum Theatre continues popular five daily performances with weekly bill changes and acts by Har ry Shibley Delmas Brothers and the Hamblings. The Great Westin impersonates public figures in a standout act. A change of bill occurs next week with a sacred concert Sunday.
An ad touts Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for colds and consumption styled as a remedy for frequent illnesses. It markets the product with dramatic statements about altering life expectancies and implies broad health benefits.
Mrs Lindquist mother of undertaker C J A Lindquist was taken very seriously ill yesterday with pneumonia. The right lung is congested and her condition is described as very serious. Mr G W Lindquist and family of Logan were summoned and arrived by the Short Line train this morning. Friends extend sympathy and hope for a speedy recovery.
Ogden factory of the Amalga Mated Sugar company ends its season this Sunday or Monday after a successful campaign. Output is about 10 million pounds from 44 thousand tons of beets, with 130 employees kept busy. Approximately $200,000 has been paid for beets at $4.50 per ton.
In municipal court Judge J A Howell heard several petty cases. Saiki and Katta two Japanese men were arrested after a fight at Sun restaurant over whisky and insults. one threatened to carve the other. They were fined 20 dollars. Other drunk defendants included Tom Liehan Jos Ryan R Cronkshank and J F Eblan with suspended sentences. O Hansen was discharged for lack of evidence for nonpayment of a meal. John Doe Steel a vag served ten days on the rock pile. Mabel Budsbroth described with offensive traits appeared on drunkenness charge. case continued.
A fragment shows Herman at 7 p.m. offering to help her to a jailer. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear event, date, or names beyond Mister Jailer and Herman.
In district court Judge Henry H. Rola presided over Hart versus Union Pacific Railroad damages case. Plaintiff claims injuries from a January 1903 locomotive strike while near the track between Twenty eighth and Thirtieth streets and seeks 7500 dollars. Jurors qualified and listed include F E Schlageter and James Macbeth among others from Ogden and surrounding areas.
Augusta Maine January blaze damages brick blocks occupied by the Aw Savings Bank and several stores. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars. Fire officials report several buildings damaged with extensive smoke and water damage across a downtown area.
Des Moines reports an electrical worker was found responsible for the fire at the state capitol causing $250,000 damage after a dropped lit candle. He will not be prosecuted.
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