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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
4
In Gulind Texas on July 16, a gathering at the narrow lodge drew attendees who bowed heads and heard the names of the deceased read aloud. The house darkened, and after each name was announced an electric light sprang to life briefly.
Ogden events recount the opening plans for the Bamberger Road from Ogden to Pagoon slated for August 1. Local notices mention passengers crossing concerns, a dress offer, and a coal ad while Mrs DeCoursey reports the loss of an aunt’s purse to railroad officials. Depot Master Cunningham aids the traveler in recovery efforts.
Turbulent Ogden page items include a delayed passenger tale, a wakeful shop opening at 282 25th Street, and a July 18th opening for a furnished room store. Police and court notes cover a 19 year old and a 14 year old in custody, a missing man, and a civil case verdict against the Edward Talloring Company.
About 600 seniors aged 70 plus in Weber County will join a special train at 9 30 a m on Tuesday July 2 for an old folks outing. Badges in red blue and white with green for committees grant free transport to the Lagoon and entertainment. others pay fare and join later.
Ogden prepares for the largest amateur production yet, Thy Crystal Sinner at the Grand. Mrs Luther Jong leads as Carmen with Miss Bexie Blair and H P Hancock among a cast of noted locals. Scenic upgrades, electric lighting, and a heavy tent sale promise a large audience this evening.
Bot Springs reports a political note on Senator Jona than Hourna renouncing opposition to Taft nomination and awaiting a second term. A Weber Stake quarterly conference is set for July 19 at the Stake Academy and Tabernacle with Morning and afternoon sessions. Chester B infant honor and family reunion events noted amid local notices. minor addresses and names appear in fragmentary form.
Judge Murphy denounced the offenders as depraved in a case where Luella Clifford and another girl were sentenced to 30 days imprisonment each after pleading guilty to vagrancy. The judge condemned Ogden city’s reforming facilities as inadequate for girls of their degradation and ordered the punishment with fines. Leroy Grif and Ade Enspey faced two charges each, including drunkenness and cruelty to animals, with one surprise entry noting they rented a horse and buggy before the ruling.
In a city court session Judge Howell dismissed the State case against Philip Geiger who faced charges of failing to provide for his family. After county officials discussed related matters, the judge discharged the defendant and Geiger, brought from California, left the courtroom.
The following year estate transfers have been filed for record in the county recorder’s office. Joseph H. Biland and wife to P. Hapin, lots 42 and 53, block 1, Brom Hs addition to Ogden, consideration $200. Williams Jones to Agnes Joes, part of the southwest quarter, section 32, township 7, range 1 west, consideration a single sign.
A muddled tale from the State Journal describes a rumored trip of Mrs. Longworth with President Roosevelt Langworth involving the Burling railroad system from Denver to Livingston. Local officials and depot staff debate the authenticity amid jokes about the presidential family traveling via the Union Depot and wondered about record of such distinguished arrivals.
Bartenders gather Thursday for a meeting with all members urged to attend. Ra freshments will be served. Fred H. Turnah, President, W. H. Wright, secretary, request tags and full participation.
An amateur detective in Ogden, W. B. West, known for shadowing criminals, was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon after officers found a pistol on him. The self-styled Sherlock Holmes had pursued a murder suspect across town, leading to his rapid and public downfall. The incident, following prior claims of solving robberies nationwide, ended when Officer Cooney detained him.
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