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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1909
Page
6
Wrights announces a re organization sale starting Wednesday featuring the big January White Sale with thousands of remnant items and new stock. The event includes factory lots of muslin underwear and embroideries offered at very low prices as Ogden and nearby shoppers anticipate the seasonal sale.
The Falstaff venue hosts McMillan and Mansfield banjo and guitar acts for the week. Promoters announce psychologist Franklin P. Davis and associates to perform at Weber Academy Hall. Oregon Short Line trains face minor delays while Union Pacific reports on time arrivals. The Isis Theatre presents The Two Orphans and a new program at The ATER. Freight crews reduced on Southern Pacific and a notice of Ladies Day at Globe theater.
Fifteen new Sultry suits offered at half price. Fine Broadcloth with Persian Vest and braid trim, size 36 red and black. all-wool Cheviot black size 34 to 36. grey suiting size 8. Values range from 30 to 37 dollars, sale prices from 15 to 18.50. Alterations extra.
Ogden pages report visitors and events including Gentsch hosting in Ogden with his son Fred Gentsch chief clerk of Harriman system. Esquimaux show act from Port land to Ogden for a week. Carpenters union ball on Jan 27 1909. Mrs Fryer visiting from Seattle. Kansas Missouri trip planned by Bennett couple. Coal prices listed Grass Creek $4 per ton with Rock Springs Castle Gate. George Brown celebrates 76th birthday. Birthday surprise for Mrs Wollen. Nellie A Perkins named guardian for Perkins children estate valued at $20 000 with $10 000 bond. Funeral for Mrs Larsen set at 2 pm Tuesday. Sheriff sale of Adam L Peterson property in Johnson County. Weber county commissioners meeting notes. Goff McGuire case activity with witnesses. Abraham Lincoln Club stockholders urged to meet Jan 18 1909.
Dr Edward Rich of Ochen writes from Halelwa Hotel Waialua Hawaii describing a one day stay that extended to ten, praising tropical flowers, sea bathing in January, a sugar plantation with irrigation needs, and a mix of Hawaiians Chinese Japanese Portuguese and Americans living harmoniously. He notes plans to visit Laje Mormon settlement and then Hawaii's volcano, and mentions seasickness, cable news, and holiday wishes to friends.
Judge Howell oversaw probate matters today. The estate of Clara K. R. Pingree sought a real estate sale order, continued. Estate of William Rawson granted final account approval. Guardianship petitions for Ruth and Walter Stoker granted. Letters of administration for Ellen Stoker estate granted.
Fort Smith Arkansas January 18 Iron Mountain train detainment led to Lee Quinn firing at Policeman Burgess who returned fire. Grant Quinn restrained handcuffed in coach fled after exchanging shots. Passenger Irwin Brassfield wounded likely fatally. Burgess unharmed and delivered prisoner to Little Rock authorities.
In Athens on January 18 King George entertained superior officers of the American warships Missouri and Gale at the palace. The American ships are set to depart today.
Salt Lake City January 18 J D Wood millionaire sheepman and mine owner was struck and instantly killed by a Union Pacific engine in the Oregon Short Line railroad yards at 9 15 last evening His body was found twenty minutes later by Chauncey Manspeaker inspector The right arm and left foot were severed and his head crushed No witnesses to the tragedy The next morning Wood with John Kirby went to Salt Lake Route depot to board train No 1 for Plode He bought a Celetta Caliente and a Pullman sleeping car belt et then carried his suitcase to the sleeper which was the last time he was seen alive The inspector later found the body along the tracks some distance from the train
J W Dutton of the Harriman lines defends the new watch inspection order on the Oregon Short Line from Ogden to Sparks. He says the Interstate Commerce Commission requires reporting timepiece condition, not a specific watch model, and local inspectors cannot boost brands or "turn down" watches.
Joseph Dye and Anna M. Carlaon were captured at Green River by Sheriff Barlow Wilson and brought to Ogden. They are charged with sorcery after a series of forged checks totaling 45 dollars passed in a drug store. Dye, once at the county jail, is linked to additional charges and faced transfer with requisition waived.
The ad touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for itching from piles eczema and other skin irritations. It claims proven relief and asserts druggists carry the product for sale.
Chicago January 16 Dr W Gunskulus marked the hundredth birthday of Edgar Allan Poe praising his mind while condemning his pagan tone in literature He called Poe a great American figure yet said his works lacked a divine moral aim and his life offered no plan to improve the world.
Coroner in Wolfe Idaho reports an inquest into the death of Beno Salvo a pioneer trapper and miner found dead in a snowbound cabin near Lake City. The rifle used was a long carried weapon and the wall calendar shows January dates with likely death on the cinth. A note mentions “very alek end below them crazy” and he left belongings including gold dust to a miner friend.
Two agricultural college exhibition cars arrived in Ogden from Logan on Sunday and Willard and Cache Valley. The event drew hundreds of Weber county farmers as the cars tour northern districts. Professor Merrill and staff demonstrated milking with a patented machine and lectured on sericulture, horiculture, and flock-raising, with displays of crops seeds and fruits from Logan. A planned lecture in the court house was postponed due to room use.
Nov 18 Carson City hosts lawmakers and numerous groups as the 60 day legislature opens. Democratic majorities dominate both chambers and J B Giffen is expected as house speaker with George Pine likely president of the senate, following Governor Sparks death elevating Lieutenant Governor Dieberson.
Chicago date line reports the state board of pardons will meet in Joliet to consider Paul Q C Stensland, former Mutual State Bank president and convicted wrecking of sustestation. Opposing factors include opposition from thousands of former depositors and Chicago bankers who contest release with only twenty eight months of imprisonment.
Chicago reports 150 deaths from pneumonia in one week the highest weekly total since last May. The health department cites impure air as a major factor in the spike and issues a weekly bulletin detailing the toll and warnings.
William Buck of West Weber is cited as the proud father of an eight-pound girl born this Sunday at the Buck home. The birth underscores Buck family joy and local ranching prominence in the community.
National League owners gathered in Cleveland to finalize the 1909 schedules with key figures including President Pulliam President Johnson Secretary McRoy Ebbetts and Dreyfuss present. The meeting aimed to complete the scheme today and clear conflicting dates across five cities for both leagues.
Miss Violet Gordon Charlesworth, long associated with stock deals and public intrigue, was located in Oban Scotland after an apparent car accident near Penmaenmaiwr. She had been missing for weeks and was reported dead by some sources before rescue.
Sixteen members of the Arctic Swimming Club plunged into the cold surf off Brighton Beach New York. The oldest swimmer, aged 60, reported no defects after the dip and the youngest, 27, fared similarly. The group plans this weekly frigid dip every Sunday throughout the year.
A southbound passenger train from Kansas City collided end on with a northbound freight two miles west of Coffeyville Kansas. Twenty four passengers were hurt with two including Mr and Mrs POL Powell of Mowata Oklahoma in serious condition. The crew escaped the wreck. Engines demolished.
Cripple Creek Colorado January 15 17 year old Cilin ton Wilson son of a wealthy ranchman was shot and wounded by neighbor John Th Vivian during a merry making visit to Vivian's home Vivian fired into the crowd mis believing them thieves and probably wounded others in the party which had come to charm him
Rudyard Kipling warns against chasing wealth with both hands. The piece questions whether ambitious ambidextrous authors can profit from modern novels without losing integrity.
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