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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1909
Page
5
General storm blankets Ogden area with heavy snow and rain while trains face delays from all directions. Po catello reports eighteen inches of snow as Rich ardson and Grant's store begins stocktaking. Round House work resumes soon at Mazen after earlier fire.
Route agent A H H Peterson moves to Reno and M R Histop of Portland takes over Ogden posting. Boyle Furniture Co advertises sales on blankets and comforts. Music duo McMillan and Mansfield wow Ogden with new banjo guitar program. Nile Grande superintendent EB Stenger arrives from the east and departs for the south. Rio Grande train No 6 runs six hours late. Religion of Walt Whitman lecture by Thurston Brown at Carnegie Hall. Deputy assessors named for Weber County. Classifieds list coal deals, flowers, and a dance event at Congress Dancing Academy.
The Spencer Lumber Company files articles of incorporation to operate retail and wholesale timber, coal, hardware, and real estate ventures. Founded by former Ogden mayor Hiram H. Spencer, the firm lists 100000 capital stock and 2000 share par value 50 each with officers Hiram W Spencer Lois B Spencer Alexander Walker Charles Ktreher Joseph L Carlson and A L Brewer as directors. The yard sits at Twenty fourth Street and Wall Avenue with offices on Wall Avenue and an initial stock of about 25000, projecting weekly lumber intake and aiming to be among the region’s largest suppliers.
A quotation from Southey contrasts instinctive obedience in beasts and insects with human misuse of higher reason. It argues that animals follow nature’s laws to their ends while humans, neglecting divine law, lose sight of purpose and ruin their own ends.
Weber Club members helped Wells Fargo secure new office space adjacent to the Masonic Temple. General Superintendent Shelby and agent Hi A Lamdin informed Weber Club President Heywood that contracts for interior fixtures would be let soon and installed shortly. The move enables express customers to conduct business locally instead of at Union Station, pleasing the public.
A formal warrant accuses Neil W Davison of stealing a money package over 200 dollars from the Pacific Express office in Ogden. The complaint cites total shortages between 600 and 790 dollars, with higher amounts possible as the company completes checks. Authorities note Davison is believed to have fled with much of the loot.
At the Utah State Teachers Association meeting in Salt Lake a nine member committee was appointed to study incorporating manual training nature study and agriculture into the state course of study. The committee includes A Nelson John A Widtsoe W M Blewart D H Adams J W MeEntent John S Welch Walter Boyden W D Adams and will meet as called by the state superintendent.
Card thanks expressed by Mr and Mrs W Child to friends who assisted during the death and burial of their baby, wishing kindness returned in sorrow.
Eleven insane soldiers from the Philippines were moved in a government special car under a sergeant and nine guards. They traveled to the government mental hospital at Washington DC for treatment. To prevent disturbance, the detachment was isolated from other passengers in the train. One soldier was deemed dangerous and kept in a straitjacket for most of the journey.
The morning police round focused on petty disturbances with several drunkenness cases. Jane Doe pleaded not guilty to drunkenness and the case was continued with bail set at five dollars. George Wilson and Jacking to equitivrin faced drunkenness or driving charges with bonds set and release. Sanders admitted drinking Tuesday and was charged with intoxication. witnesses were not present and he was held on four dollar bonds.
Senator Rudolph Kuchler Griffin A Marshall and Jaynes Morgan are named defendants in a $2,000 lawsuit arising from alleged services by an attorney visited Washington and performed work before the Department of Agriculture and before the U.S. Circuit Court in Idaho. The filing claims payments and acts tied to grazing rights and damps around Utah sheep entering Idaho ranges.
A New Haven Register fragment describes a honeymoon ascent where a couple climbs toward a distant hotel, the wife spotting a white streak far below as they press on toward the summit.
A gentle nurse declares to a mother in a lace trimmed bassinette that her newborn is a perfect little daughter. The mother asks if the child will be tall, and her voice trails with hopeful uncertainty.
The notice states a loan or obligation of 2500, with 500 already paid, and demands judgment for the remaining 2000 plus interest from May 31, 1906, at a stated rate, plus costs.
Two sisters and an 80 year old man were bound and gagged during a home invasion. Police say masked robbers entered the residence, restrained the occupants, and stole valuables before fleeing. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking tips from the public.
A group of six masked men broke into the Leighners farm house between Jeanette and Harrison City last night. They bound and beat Solomon Lowghmer 30 and his two sisters aged 80 and 80 securing about 1500 dollars in cash before fleeing as Pennsylvania state police moved toward the case. The victims were having supper when intruders attacked and restrained them. Police from Greensburg arrived to lead the investigation.
Four highwaymen forced entry into a house seeking a large sum of money. They threaten Loughner and his sisters with revolvers until one reveals a small safe. The robbers open it taking about $1.50 before leaving disappointed.
The Metropolitan Psychical Society announces a fresh experiment with a $5 100 reward for countering claims of séance phenomena. A book will be opened above the medium’s head and spirits would reveal the first three words on the pages. Evidence of eligibility required before the prize is deposited with a responsible party.
Ports, Jan 13 United States warships arrive at French ports but no formal welcome will be staged. Minister M Thomson cites official courtesy and a request from Rear Admiral Sperry to avoid an arranged reception. Sailors will conduct standard calls and site visits.
A fire in Muskogee Oklahoma started at the Santiaga restaurant on Third Street and spread to Cana Viva German buildings and adjacent structures on Broadway Fourth Streets. The blaze destroyed most of a downtown block. no lives were believed lost though water pressure hindered firefighting.
York, Pa. June 12 Hatte Kenner of North Codorus is jailed on murder suspicion following an alleged confession by Mime Brone Vauser of this city. On her deathbed she claimed Kenner killed a man last July. most of Tauser's statements have been verified except the body’s location.
In Rawlins Wyoming January 12 Charles Sullivan of Denver floored in the twentieth round by Magesy Schoel of Cheyenne. The referee counted nine as Sullivan lay prostrate but the bell saved him. Schoel dominated the fight from the start and earned the decision over Sullivan.
Report from Singapore states the French liner Polynesian bound for Yokohama from Marseilles December 20 ran down the Dutch steamer Djami near the route. Seven crewmen drowned and the Polynesian continued on its voyage.
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