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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1917
Page
9
Random references describe premium stock closeout offerings at The Smotland with dinners sets tumblers and cookers. birth announcements list two January dates. dances and conferences noted with religious leaders. a drunkenness fine is recorded. snow removal on Ogden canyon road. a physician lecture and theater ads. plus a call for corrected copy and a promotion for Mme Petrova at the Coliseum with calendar free gift.
Rev P M Cushnaban of St Josephs Catholic church urged a nationwide appeal to aid Belgian children facing starvation as relief funds exhaust. The talk highlighted local prosperity versus Belgian misery and called on all to contribute to food and supplies through Catholic and other organizations. The report notes ongoing relief leadership by Mr Horey and a program including The Black Butterfly film at popular Utah venues.
S J Griffin, secretary of the Utah Kansas association, announces Glen Miller of Salt Lake as the speaker for the association's annual banquet on January 23. Miller, a former Kansan, has been prominent in Utah politics as a Republican campaign chairman and is regarded as one of the best speakers to Utah audiences.
Farmers and ranchers near Monument Utah anticipate a rabbit shoot planned Friday. Bishop Cutler of Mangment confirmed transportation will gather teams and wagons at the sandstone slaughter site. Hunters from Ogden Weber and Box Elder counties will join, with trains departing from Ogden Union Depot at 7 and transferring to the Kolion branch for the trip.
Special to the Standant reports in Stalrbaven on January 17 that the prohibition committee rejected a vinegar ban bill. Representative Arthur Paxman warned grapes used for vinegar could produce wine if fermentation is halted, fearing his constituents. The panel deemed such a clause unconstitutional but noted the bill’s current form would still lead to prosecutions if offenders are caught.
Inquition reports about fifty to one hundred and fifty sportsmen from Orden Hooper Toy main City Hoy Springs Wittard and Erie ham City planning a day trip. Rabbits brought back to Orden will be distributed to the poor under the direction of Police Chief T B Broxping and other prominent citizens.
Elaborate plans are under way for a Knights of Columbus benefit at Woodmen's Hall next Monday night to aid St Josephs Rowing Society. A home made show with local talent, refreshments, and a grand dance will conclude the event. Proceeds support rowing society service and life saving efforts. Officiating lodge officers include M J OConnor and Wm E OTrien. The Alhambra Theatre to show The Pride of the Clan Mary Pickford film next week.
The Ninth ward Sunday school hosts a dancing party in Weber academy hall Friday with refreshments. Young people of the club are invited. In the Fourth ward, the Movement hall Mutual club hosts another dancing party starting at eight with dancing to eleven. Mrs Jans Neitzer celebrates birthday on January 1 with about twenty-five friends. gifts, a dinner, and a social evening mark the occasion.
A fragment lists several individuals including George Driv er, L. E. Stone, Niron Puller, J. A. Dennett, C. C. Beringer, Mesdamea Rankin, Kerr, Maryetta riffle, L. Mickert, Mary Grittin, A. J. Rotlow, DP, rowan, Minaca iicy, Myrtle and erelee Fuller, Jennie Beringer, Heven, W.D. Dean and Vertion Gelt- R.
Tanner and Harry Crandall wed in a simple Monday ceremony at the Carver residence with clergy witnessing the knot tying. The couple will reside in Blackfoot Idaho while Mrs Carver and Professor Amith observed the event to ensure a proper ring placement.
Charlee Ratnard and Dallas Muttersfield, both facing jail time for a fight on Wall Street between Twenty fifth and Twenty sixth streets, sustained fractured collarbones and facial injuries. Authorities report liquor use as a purported cause. wounds treated by Dr Emmett.
The Felt Cere team extended its win streak by beating Lester Park 14 to 10. Key players from Felt Cere led the offense as they maintained control through the game, showcasing strong defense and scoring drives.
Severe winds and heavy snow block Union Pacific traffic at Ogden and Evanston. Crews worked overnight under Trainmaster W C Bbelver to reopen lines. Temperatures drop near 26 degrees at Evanston, further snow reports from Echo. Coal trains reach Ogden with 36 cars for delivery to residents. a second train follows. Local theater ads accompany the transit disruption.
Death notices for orth baral schow orth service in Ogden with a 1 PM Friday funeral at Hunterville chapel and interment at Fantasiile cemetery. A special car run from Ogden cane yon Hine to the service, others report Watts Miles Heath obituaries with services, speakers, and city cemetery interments. Celia Heath of 560 second Street to be returned to Ogden for funeral. survivor details include husband daughter and brother.
Redding California reports a violent eruption at Mount Lassen with internal explosions and a heavy black smoke plume twenty miles long within half an hour. A great crater at the mountain top appears to have opened, and reports note a dramatic volcanic event impacting the area.
Taxpayers complain about recent water rate increases now collected by the city water department. Officials cite a detailed survey of consumption and improvements as the reason for higher bills. Six month bills come with a five percent discount if paid by July 35. The public questions profits and uses of water revenue while the public desires lower rates.
Inspections reveal deplorable conditions at the county courthouse and jail facilities. Officials urge immediate action to issue bonds for a new city and county building, while suggesting the courthouse site could host a hotel. estimated land value exceeds 50 000 dollars. Public health and safety are cited as priorities amid calls for rapid planning and voter support.
Frank Cavanaugh, about 20, today on trial before a jury and Judge Alfred W. Area of the district court on a charge of putting chloral in a transient drinker’s beer. The alleged offense is said to show he was in the habit of dosing drunken men, and when intoxicated he did not remember anything. Cavanaugh is alleged member of a chloral gang active in Belt Lake and Opden for several months. Cavanaugh is defended by Attorney C. M. Marriott. The People are represented by District Attorney Stuart S. Bobba.
Washington lawmakers debated the inquiry's direction as Rep cooper of Wisconsin criticized the probe as partisan. Rep Moore of Tennessee questioned counsel selections and questioned Samuel Untermyer and Charles Evans Hughes, while Rep Mann warned against impropriety and urged focus on safeguarding public trust.
Washington January 17 The Danish West Indies pass today under the sovereignty of the United States. Negotiations continue toward finalizing the treaty of cession with ratifications exchanged by Secretary Lansing and Danish Minister Brun.
Two trainmen Cleem Allen conductor of Sidney Nebraska and Otto Dh Jones brakeman of Cheyenne Wyoming were killed by two men who attempted to ride a Union Pacific freight train. The assailants cracked the crew's assumed rights during the theft and were overpowered as the men tried to eject them. The incident occurred as the freighter moved along with police investigations underway.
An advertisement touts a cheap dandruff treatment from a drug store claiming rapid relief from itching and dandruff. It asserts the product nourishes hair roots, stops itching, and avoids staining unlike some shampoos that contain alkali. Also marketed as easy to use and inexpensive.
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