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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1903
Page
7
A tangled clipping lists names and places such as Ogden Brigham City Rawlins and Berkeley, mentions weddings and visitors, local shops, fishing tackle, and a robbery report. It notes a carriage license, market ads, shipping, a death in Nansus City, and preparations for a Second Ward excursion to La, with various personal references and business notices.
A fragmented notice describes Soe Barrows Grocery display and a late night meeting at Thou Ovant Avenue with Mr Kates giving an address on The Religion of Spiritualian and Mrs Kates offering descriptions and ideas. The gathering, attended by Rey B NM Kates and wife, aimed to continue three days with regional coal yard contact given for Lewis Coal Yard.
Joseph Severn, a clerk for the Union Pacific, was thrown from his bicycle Saturday evening when a frightened horse being led in front of him bolted. He appeared dead at the scene but was carried to his Jefferson avenue home where he recovered, showing only bruises and shock.
The Second Ward will hold its annual outing to Lagoon next Friday July 7 trains depart Ogden at 0 40 a m and 3 05 p m. Return from Lagoon is at 8 p m. A good time is assured for all participants in this event.
Louisa Wilam Brown, longtime resident and LDS member, dies aged 80. Born February 10, 183K in Grech town ship Richland Co. She lived in Springville and Ogden, married in 1854, mother of several children. Funeral at Second Ward House July 14 at 2 p.m. Viewings 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at daughter’s home 2045 Grint Ave. Aims to give children an excursion to Lagoon on Friday the 7th. trains depart Ogden 9 10 2 1h 8 08 p.m.
A Japanese waiter named Kurokawa, intoxicated, assaulted two Sun restaurant workers in the Chapman Horse Building on Twenty fifth and Lincoln. Nakagawa suffered a temple wound and Tajimi a left jaw blow. both were treated and the assailant was jailed for assault with a deadly weapon. One victim began recovering from the shock by daybreak. Also reported is a note on the death in Paris of a New York Union League member, George Hartay.
The County Board met in regular session with Commissioners Stanford Wilson and Powers and county officers present. They reviewed road district variances, reported a county charity outlay of 4001.72, and accepted inmate reports for the county almshouse. The board planned bids on printing, examined delinquent taxes, and prepared to protest Salt Lake assessment changes. Executive session followed to discuss bills, payrolls, and forthcoming payments.
Reports say a freight train robbery occurred about midnight on route to Salt Lake City. Bandits escaped with 6.80 in cash and two silver watches after stopping four miles south of Ogden. Victims rode in an open car toward Salt Lake and notified police. Suspects identified as Keating, Bondi, Rishari You, and Tenry Kuthe. four men traveling from Butte to Walamarr, Nev.
Four men boarded a gondola car near Ogden and, armed with revolvers, forced miners to raise their hands. The injunction and hold up were swift, the coachmen looted $5.80 and two watches, then fled before Salt Lake City. Police were given descriptions of two suspects. Victims searched Salt Lake stores for clues but found nothing.
Reports detail Bear River Valley surface work plans with Greeks for resurfacing, turbine tunnel progress on Union Pacific, and engine 737 set for Cheyenne repair. Settlement reached for brakeman John A. Gatchall's death. Huston heirs likely to receive similar payout. SP engineer A.1 Abit Jen ill with typhoid fever in Ogden. Cadagan returns to Winnemucca. New Lincoln Point rail work shifts traffic to the southern Pacific line with gravel from Vally pit. Chire pit praised for good material. Excursions to Lagoon slated as best of the summer crowd.
Special Representative McClurg and Governor Peabody of Colorado plan visits to Ogden for the Irrigation Congress. The delegation, including state officials, will travel from Denver and meet with Utah leaders to discuss upcoming sessions and related duties.
Residents of Huntsville prepare for a August 4 incorporation vote. The Web and sack party nominates a ticket with Mayors L M Nelson and Ad Ane Ova, Recorder Amelia Peteyson and Mint Matson, Creasiree Carl Sphngen and Peter Andersen, Marshabe Alberk Engstrom and Chrig Winarsgard. Candidate Renrteon is listed among council hopefuls.
The Weber Blake Vo AGe and YW associations host a day of activities at Clenwood with games, sports, and Sunday School gatherings. Attendees are urged to bring friends for a 3:30 pm start as a community event featuring baseball and various amusements.
Fragmented text lists Southern Pacific California excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles with round trip pricing and dates. Mentions agents and places including Lake City Utah and vague dates July 18 and August. Details are garbled but indicate travel packages and sales notices.
Fragmented text describes a village in Austria with damage to homes and a ruined building. The readable fragment mentions a fire like event and destruction. no clear names, dates, or organizations are present in the legible portion.
A fragmented clipping references past civic issues and a special role for Jory Ogden, with mentions of the Second Ward and local exports. The text hints at a public gathering Friday at 3:05 PM and a call to bring children, but readability is poor and many terms are garbled.
A quirky 1903 vaudeville program promises unusual acts by the Norris and Rows Show. Performers include trained coils, dwarf sedants, and a company of nervals and Lugblers. Animal clowns and an ape, plus a morning exhibition, will dazzle Javenily hearted audiences.
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