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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
9
Fire department responded to a school attic blaze with small damage and unclear origin. Various local notices include court cases, settlements, and transportation updates from Ogden and nearby cities, with references to coal, drugs, insurance, marriages, and upcoming events at the Royal and other venues.
In an annual 1915 report to Commissioner Chris Flygare city engineer Washington Tecking notes extensive sewer miles and waterworks activity, particularly at the South Fork reservoir project. He cites isolation in the courts hindering operation and other complicating factors causing delay.
The city successfully obtains approval for the WA second feet of water for power. Throughout the year, miles of new owner connections yield sewer lines totaling 406 miles for the city. Curb and gutter work adds 3.6 miles, bringing total curb and gutter to 46.46 miles while about seven tons of sidewalk are built, leaving more than 5 miles of road median walks. City property valuations reach $2,073,202. Stingaree, the bandit, and eve Ablaze are noted in the current report.
Ogden City mail delivery routes were inspected by postal inspectors. Postmaster Browning reports promised improvements but no new funds are available to support the increase. Residents must install mail receptacles and maintain clear entry to allow carriers brief deliveries. Inspectors praised downtown postal accounts as in fine condition.
Thomas Clarey was adjudged guilty of petit larceny this morning in a municipal court. He was sentenced to jail for three and a half years. Other cases involved a cook named Cornelius Osborn and a theft from a buggy belonging to Mrs. Haneen of Weber county. F Cradley admitted drunkenness with a suspended sentence, his first offense. Jobo Doe, an aged mendicant, was found guilty of drunkenness and described as suffering sores and rheumatism. City Attorney Hotaplekl urged removal to county jail for care, while Judge Barker concurred.
The Consumers Wholesale Grocery company filed articles of incorporation with a capital of 10000 dollars in 1 shares of 1 each. Hyrum Johnson is named president with B H Barrow as vice president and manager and A C Winter as secretary treasurer. The officers form the board of directors with Viola Ey Johnson and Ales H Winter listed as other interested parties.
Commercial agent M. D. Shorts, of the Southern Pacific, returned from Idaho after a mid-winter excursion to San Francisco and Los Angeles. He claims bankers are reluctant to face reality as notes are being settled slowly and many people are resting on their obligations.
Ray Cherrington was found dead near the J Nye farm on the Pard Ridge rail line by a train crew shortly after 6 am. Sheriff DeVine took the body to Ogden and ordered an inquest. officers noted broken left arm and abrasions, indicating possible strike by a northbound train. A pawn ticket and Eagles membership card were found on the deceased, with a Salt Lake bill of sale for three horses suggesting business ties. Authorities believe he was killed by a train while walking the track, not a fall, and the crew was unable to handle the body due to their scheduled run.
Next Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Margaret Spares will entertain the 500 club at the Peery apartments on Adams avenue and Twenty fifth Street.
Society notes describe a Mizpan club banquet following two ax card parties, with February 1 set for a party featuring Minx Setis Thompson and a guest list including Miss Parry, Miss Moore, Miss Thompson, and others at 646 Twenty-third Street. Congregational church social planned by January committee features readings and music, plus a lodge social last night with Stan Thatcher’s orchestra providing dancing and refreshments.
Members of the Ladies' Literary Club celebrate the seventeenth anniversary with a Black and White party at Mrs. L. T. Eccles's home, 2545 Eccles Avenue, on Wednesday Jan 26. Under the direction of the Amusement Committee, a minstrel troupe performs with interludes. Luncheon is served, color scheme noted, and the next meeting is announced for February at Mrs. Jos Wright's home. Hazel Dawn and Blanche Sweet at Alhambra next Mon Tue Wed.
At the Bl Auto Show several firms including Wotherspoon & Jort Auto, Ogden Motor Car, Pell Auto, and Weber Auto Co met at Ogden Motor Car offices to arrange rear show entrance. Exhibitors will feature large vehicles with special space needs and prep work continues for booth layouts.
The family of Adolph Panding and relatives thank everyone who aided them during the death of their wife and mother Alea. They mourn her beauty and kindness and ask for continued support as they lay her to rest.
A man named Casebolt, described as delirious, fled a railroad car after claiming pursuit by a mob and demon vision. Detectives and officers chased him from a railroad yard to a laundry, where he was detained and later handed to county authorities. Four suitcases and three pillows were found in his baggage.
The annual report of the waterworks department for the year 1316 shows gross earnings of $125,166.71 and net earnings of $78,065.07. Regular operating expenses totaled $548,102.14. Expenses of driving artesian wells, including machinery and incidents, were $17,353.35. The conduit extension required a call ay of $116,706.47 and water main extensions cost $11,120.50.
Joseph MM Tracy 16 appointed city engineer on the recommendation of Commissioner Chris Flygace by the city board of commissioners this morning. Dr Walter E Whalen named city physician. Tracy succeeds Washington Jenkins and Whalen reappoints. An ordinance setting a 100 dollar Neenan fee for second hand businesses passed. Utah Power and Light Co. claim for city lights in December totaled 2083 22. Annual reports from water works engineering and street superintendent were received and filed.
City annual street department report shows total expenditures of 472567 50 with miles of streets partially graded and graded sections noted. Reports mention improvements and credits for street work completed during the year 1915.
Miles of streets macadamized and 414 feet of lumber used. 46 242 feet of iron pipe used. Mr Martin recommends grading Twenty third Street from Martinon to Tyler Avenues, Twenty alley street from Harrison to Polk Avenues, Polk Avenue from twenty seventh to Twenty eight, Twenty fourth Street from Hartson to Tyler Avenues, and First Street from Adams to ington. Two additional sprinkling devices should be purchased.
A decree of divorce has been granted the plaintiff in the case of A F Wittcox against Bornelta Min Wilfong. In the divorce case of Nettle Parsons against George Parsons the default of the defendant has been entered in the district court.
Brigham City basketball stars clash with Weber Academy at Tate tery Noor tonight. A large crowd of supporters is expected as both teams vie for a key regional matchup.
McCloud Elizabeth J died at her daughter's residence from general debility. Survived by husband Elisha Mer Cloud and children Mrs Ida Parker Mrs Emma Nash and Alice McCloud. Born Hutponaville WV April 22 1845 a Mormon convert 1895. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm First ward meetinghouse. Interment in city cemetery. View at Mrs Parker’s residence. CHESROWN Anna Chesrown funeral held in Second Ward meetinghouse with Bishop McQuarrie. Speakers included T Samuel Brownlog Fleazer Jones and others. Interment in city cemetery grave dedicated by C J Lindquist.
Reward bank received thirteen ounces of medium coarse gold from William Rutachaw, a Cold Bay merchant, confirming new diggings two months old near Mount Katmal. Fur trappers staked nine claims and washed gold while scouting the area, prompting further prospecting in the district. Read the Classified Ad.
New York January 27 President Wilson refused to back a federal constitutional amendment for woman suffrage. He urged handling the issue by individuals, while meeting about 200 suffrage supporters at the Waldorf Astoria.
In New York on January 21 the event featured Rev Nehemiah Royate and others addressing a conference of Wha Mow Work Cocfor Church representatives. The speaker urged peace for America and spoke of the United States striving for balance and justice through character and deeds.
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