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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1916
Page
9
Random references from a Utah Daily page recount a July chase near Lake Valley and a meeting with Miles M. Goodyear from Ogden. The column lists injuries to Charles Lippincott, social visits, births, fire reports, and various local notices including sales, fires, and public announcements in Ogden and Salt Lake areas.
A settlement reached in the Hutchins law case over a Victrola bought by Kelley from Hutchinson and given to Miss Felts as a Christmas gift. After a dispute over repayment and ownership, Hutchins sought money and the instrument, but Miss Felts could not return it. Hutchins paid $25 to settle, and the matter closed as satisfactory. Art Acord starred in "A Modern Knight" at the Lyceum today.
A resident on Twenty-eighth Street near Mourve Avenue alerted police sergeant Eybe to a horse tied to a post near his home yesterday. The animal was found and moved to a local feed yard while officers hunted for the unknown owner.
A break occurred on the Ogden Tench canal around 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the Ogden Canyon Dugway. Horses or cattle are suspected in causing the breach, washing out a 30 foot width. Men were deployed to repair the canal wall, with an estimated recovery time of three to four days to restore normal conditions.
Ninety five eastern tourists forming the Hutchison touring party arrived this afternoon on the second section of the Los Angeles Limited from Chicago. Irving Edgar, traveling agent of Union Pacific, led the party which soon boarded trolleys to The Hermitage at Ogden. They planned a trout and chicken dinner at 6 p.m. and were to reboard the Yellowstone Special at 8 p.m.
Word was received this morning of the death of Mrs. George M. Mitchell formerly of Ogden. She died last evening at the home of her daughter in Pocatello. Mrs. Mitchell was a longtime Ogden resident and active in social clubs. Services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Joseph T. Young residence in Pocatello with Rev. John E. Carver officiating, The Seekers will appear at the Oracle on Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Minoie White died at the hospital after a sudden illness Monday. She was beloved in the community and left a wide circle of friends. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters of Ogden and her funeral arrangements were being finalized.
The Weber County central committee met in Judge Maris court to set Saturday August 5 as the county convention date. Delegates to the state convention will be chosen then. Chairman B G Smith announced the executive committee slate, including 8 Brith as chairman and 4 Dobbs as secretary, with members from Ogden and Harriman areas. George H Fowler to replace James Heus in Hooper district No 2.
W. L Russell, president of Nus well-Jomen, died last night at 7420 Lincoln Ave from heart trouble. Civil War veteran and longtime Oriton resident since 1836, he left a widow and several children. Funeral Wednesday at 1 p m at Presbyterian church. Services previously Wednesday 10 to 11 a m at 2420 Lincoln Ave.
Garland to gain a modern waterworks system after city council approved installation contracts. Engineers planned several miles of pipes to cross Bear River from Deweyville, with work funded by bond sales and local public funds. Contractors include Green Engineering and Construction Co., Burton-Cotton Co., and C Dunbar for hydrants and fittings.
Deranged man Harry Cruthers was jailed at the sheriff’s office after a night of confinement. Deputy Hobson escorted Dr Hobson to Cruthers’ cell, where Cruthers showed continual dental issues and a repulsive appearance, with no improvement by dawn.
An incident after a football camp led to a court case in Judge N J Harte's division. Browning, guardian of Frank Browning, sought $1000 for injuries from a punch in the aftermath at Glenwood Park before a November game between Ogden High School and West Salt Lake High. Sieradiy da Earmony contributed tactics but was not part of the program.
The report notes Baungartner, famed as a top pitcher, may be kept in the major league lineup despite temperament concerns. Officials consider remaining with St Louis and a price point surrounding the contract, with emphasis on which side bears the pressure to retain him.
An open-air missionary gathering was held yesterday evening at the eastern Thirt yenn churchyard. Elders Francia Wigios Wilford Young and Frank Willame conducted talks to a well attended audience. The assembly, part of a summer series, was deemed highly successful and will continue throughout the season.
Washington reports indicate new patches in Latin American diplomacy. A secret agreement allegedly between Vera and Venezuela aims to seize large tracts of land already claimed by Colombia and Ecuador. The development alarms officials about potential regional instability and threatened peace.
Civil service notices seek applicants for positions in Ogden. Training and preparation details provided. deadline and required documents to be submitted by the stated date.
Report describes Cedar Ridge Mining Company stockholders and managers reacting to projected percentages from 21 to 32 per cent. The Cedar fudge Men respond to crop performance as the company outlines recent spending on general development and sinking a shaft to a four foot vein. Miners report ore in place and a unit of 12 feet mining the vein.
John Girdler is elected as superintendent at We Okeetty school, arriving yesterday from Salt Lake City. Mrs Girdler reached the city early yesterday for Lat Grande events as directors discuss water and school staffing changes. The newly appointed leader is expected to discuss specific reforms and the school’s future.
A special invitation will invite people of Cache and Doxether counties and southern Idaho to the Pioneer day celebration in Ogden on July 24. A committee led by J. E. Milatot Thomas G. Ktart J. J. Kine and Janica B. Casey plans a rail trip to visit Brigham City Wellsville Logan Richmond Preston and nearby towns to extend the invitation.
City and county commissioners met this morning to discuss future expenditures of the state apportionment for road improvements. Previously the funds were spent outside the city. Washington avenue was considered for a county road. No action was taken on adoption or acceleration of the project.
An old city court note warns riders to use lights at night under a municipal ordinance. Judge Therker admonishes the defendant Jobin Udink for a breach of the law, while a broader message urges vigilance on bicycle safety and proper signaling. Rising paper prices and guidance on color choices for stationery are briefly mentioned amid unrelated commentary.
Funeral notices for Malcolm K. Restor, Kenneth Yorgason, and others describe services at various ward chapels and cemeteries in Ogden and surrounding areas. Details include dates, times, officiants, speakers, hymns, interment locations, and family survivors.
A fragmented report details widespread labor activity including female employment rises in Canada and declines in France, with strikes among scavengers, wage adjustments across industries, and union formations. It notes hospital ship launches, railway wage gains in the US, and growing international labor cooperation amid economic strain, pointing to shifting gender roles and rising working conditions worldwide.
Paul Vicks aged 63 died yesterday after illness. survived by wife and children Wile Varn II Fred J Vicks Mrs Ian ash H Jenkine and Miss Clara Vicks of Ogden and Mrs James St Brown of Oakland. Ballinger Mary Fallinger widow of Penrose Fallings, died at 2137 Grant Avenue Tamet evening after long illness. born February 2 1842 in Jarrow England and immigrated to Utah 1862. survived by children A Wallinger Thoras Williams John Tallinger L Weight George Tallinger. Body to Kirkendall Mortuary. services to be announced.
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