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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1916
Page
4
A male members gathering from Protestant churches in the city will convene at the First Presbyterian Church with a 6 30 pm banquet followed by speeches. The assembly will discuss church unity and informal discussions are planned.
Carl F. Anderson, 45, known as Dunskey in Ogden, was found dead in the county hall corridor after an apparent fall from a Washington avenue stairway. Officers believe death may involve brain injury or a broken neck. a Chinese doctor suggested neck fracture. He resided with his niece at 4150 Varific avenue and is survived by a sister, a brother, and a nephew. Funeral arrangements await word from his brother in Salt Lake.
A garbled plea requests a portrait of General Grenville M. Dodge and the U P builder to be hung in the city hall. The letter urges honoring Dodge as he shaped the line and history of the Union Pacific system, with supporters noting his impact on local transit and the era’s development.
The Ogden Standard disputes a Sunday Examiner article. teachers allege Superintendent Mills sought a $14,000 raise for staff while the board faced pressure. A published letter from teachers claims Mills urged the board against large increases, prompting a heated public dispute over accountability and alleged misrepresentation. The Standard vows to prove all charges if Mills sues, while publishing the Examiner letter dated January 15, 1916 for public judgment.
The Standard defends its reports on teacher salary raises in Utah, asserting all cited facts are supported by statements from Mr Mille teachers and the school board. The Millaites accuse misrepresentation and seek publication of their reply, noting no prior reply appeared in the Examiner.
In morning court Dick Mouse was convicted of assault and battery and ordered to pay 15 dollars or serve 15 days. Henry Sewell testified his face was battered. James Brown and J. Whalan received suspended sentences. Frank McCassick got five days. a diner at Twenty Fifth Street refused payment. Jamen Hearn arrested for drunkenness. Ian Budge fined. City v Fackter found guilty but given 10 day suspended sentence due to youth. He is 19 and suspected of robbing a roommate of 4 dollars.
Officers gathered facts to justify a vagrancy charge against a youth for loitering in the city and associating with bad company, lacking stable support. George Malan and L Brown were found drunk and disturbing the peace, each sentenced to five dollars or five days in jail.
Dr Mark Brown was welcomed as a member of the PA Delta Thets at a Utah chapter meeting and banquet held Saturday night at Hotel Utah in Salt Lake City. Sunday A E Henderson, a top officer, spoke in Ogden as a guest of Judge Jobe W Murphy and Dr Brown. Henderson praised Ogden as a growing commercial center and noted eight year growth.
Social notes from Ogden show Miss Mace Lowe hosting a dinner in compliment to Mr and Mrs 11 J Talbert of Denver. Deputy clerks entertained by County Clerk Harry Hales. landron was served and guests enjoyed cards and social recreation. The Scowcrofts depart for the Pacific coast and Miss Roth Dovrase with Viely Carr return from Salt Lake City. Ogden High School girls association held a pink, yellow and green appearance party for about 260 students with music, decorations and refreshments.
Obituary notice for Clara Lerearyd detailing her funeral held yesterday in Stith ward chapel with Niehop N. M. Anderson presiding. The chapel was filled with family, friends, and Bun day School members who served as floral tributes and assisted at the bier and rail.
The report lists several funeral services and deaths in Ogden. James Winthie Watkins was found dead in her bed at 22 Twenty-second Street, discovered by neighbors after three days. detectives Acert Burk and Robert Chambers led the case, and burial was at Kinendall mortuary. Mrs Watkins, English-born, and her groceryman husband once ran a store in Ogden. Holmes funeral at North Ogden meeting house with Bishop Frederick W. fu ker presiding included James Warri, John Gibson, and others. interment at North Ogden cemetery. Booth funeral at Larkin chapel with Bishop Chugg presiding featured Lucile Williams singing and interment in the city cemetery.
Mos Jan 17 dent Hitt Ames president of the Misabatopt Valley Trust company died here today of pneumonia. He belonged to clubs in St. Louis New York Seattle and Wolena Montana. He was 52 years old.
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