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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
9
Editorial and society department notice lists phone numbers for editorial, Neve and society sections. It cites advertising department contact and a general call line with the figure 56. The fragmented text indicates internal newsroom communications and public-facing dialing details.
Random references recount a brush fire near Taylor’s Canyon and county hills with no wind aiding spread. City officials, a prom party, licensing, oil cases, Lagoon trip plans, and a new fire station foundation are noted alongside marriage licenses and court actions in Weber and surrounding areas.
Readable fragments indicate a new fire station on Ninth Street. Aid Waglijagio avenue, ready for bricklayers tomorrow, with a five to coat structure costing $1100 and completion in two weeks. A meeting tonight features E. H. Welkiech of Kansas as speaker. National Guard Company B departs at 19 n'clerk for Salt Lake City parade via the Bamberger.
Subscribers in Canyon can receive the paper at Waigh News Stand Idlewild Ice Cream Stand Hermitage and care of George Keupp Lewis Camp Taylors Store Wildwood Camp. The Standard will depart Ogden after 4 39 p m and be mailed to the addresses listed.
With a view to securing water for school purposes, President Frank W Stratford of the county board of education directs filing on Jarrell Springs at Riverdale. Water there is said sufficient for Riverdale schools. The North Ogden school well yields ample flow. Clerk Froeter notes a four surplus and that George S Dean seeks excess flow. Liberty school building progresses toward September opening. Marriott School basement finished. building to be ready soon, not later than November 1. Thursday and Friday a four part feature The Marble Heart stars King Baggot, with In the Name of the King at Oracle Theater.
Russell at Ames Company invites suggestions for a new quality tea brand. Readable text lists candidate names and asks for up to three final picks, with a $90 prize for the chosen name. Mail submissions by July 28 from Ogden area, Riverdale, and Twenty fourth and Lincoln, Riverilatment.
On the same bill Baggot presents the act titled In the Name of the King alongside Orsele in a program likely spanning music theatre or vaudeville formats.
Members of the Imwrethe college lyric quartet from Appleton Wisconsin arrived in Ogilan this afternoon and will sing at the First Methodist Church this evening for the benefit of their home with a nearby project to be established by the D A and K of K at Bear Lake on an unspecified date in August. They will sing throughout the day on July 24 at Liberty Park.
Investigations by Boyd DeVine and Bedea reveal defalcations by W. W. Marcombe who left recently. Attorney Toyd reports shortages ranging from 4080 to 10000 dollars with possible total around ten thousand. Harcombe, once in charge of the collection department, fled Duluth after writing of good faith repayment and recounting personal losses. Authorities found receipts missing and one check remittance disputed. Harcombe left the city and state amid the inquiry.
Blanche Sweet stars in The Clue showing at the Alhambra this weekend with a 12 piece orchestra, presenting a silent era drama in two days. Local patrons are urged to experience the film accompanied by live music.
A proposal to erect and maintain three powder magazines near Kingdon Heights, about four miles south of the city, was referred to the city committee after a building inspector’s report. The site lies in a low hollow near Washington Avenue, with a one mile distance to the Riverdale area. Deputy Auditor Van Dyke reports Ogden City property value at 16,268,755 for 1915 and suggests an early levy. The Fourth Ward petition to sell candy ice cream and related items in Liberty Park on Pioneer Day was denied.
The Goddess will appear next Wednesday at the Alhambra theater. The run promotes a classic film event with a chapter in the venue's ongoing program.
Utah Construction finishes ballasting Idlewid Huntsville extension of interurban railway. Montseilie cars run every 2 hours 15 minutes from Ogden to Huntsville first car 6 AM last 7 45 PM. Last car from Huntsville 8 55 PM. Round trip fare 60 cents. Red City tickets not valid beyond Tdjewsd. Ticket office at Peterson store in Thatchet.
Travel notice invites readers to reserve trips along Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific routes in Utah and Idaho. Consult the Journal Agent or City Ticket Office at 2114 Washington Avenue for reservations and details. Fare listed as 250 credits.
Mrs Alice McBride wife of the Paragon postmaster and her daughters Evelyn and Tillis arrived in Ogden en route to Ida Fable. They will visit Mr W TL McBeida family until Saturday then continue to Girdan. On the journey they visited Mrs Mabel Tate and others in transit notes.
In Provo Mrs Me Bride and guests from the Five Hundred Club plan a Friday trip from Reed hotel by auto to Bonneville for a social at Mrs Chapin A Way. New members included are Mrs H Waeile Mrs William Wattis Mrs Helier Reowcroff and Mrs Joseph B Wright joining a lively afternoon gathering.
The Elks lodge in Ogden plans a unique bathing suit parade on August 16 with large cash prizes for contestants. Regulations call for diverse attire and descriptions, including the brightest colors and oldest or slimmest entrants. The event, tied to the local Goddess act, will be staged at the Hot Springs resort with the show moving to Wednesday thereafter.
Charles H. Peery of Toxawall Virginia returns to Ogden after 34 years, touring with his wife daughter and granddaughter. He recalls his former Fifth Street grocery business, notes Ogden’s mountain setting as grand but plans a brief stay before returning home to Virginia.
Hon Bryant S Hinkley of Salt Lake City delivers an Orator Pioneer Day speech at Liberty Park planned for 11 a m. Local crowd expected to include residents and visitors, with Hinkley noted as a leading speaker in the event.
The Tint Hetall Lumbermen's Association plans its annual outing August 13 and 14 at Hermitage. Local officers prepare a full program with lectures and speeches by industry men, plus addresses from various parts of the state. Judge Volker of Ogden serves as association president.
Real estate transfers filed with the recorder's office include Adele and wife transferring to George WN Park lots 31 to a4 in Lake View addition Ogden survey with consideration of $10. Franklin E Stenheim and wife to 3.4.8 Abola lots 1b to a4 Lake View addition Ogden survey with consideration of $10. Lottie M Stephene to F B Staph ang for lot 28 Lake View port Ji ftan Ogden survey with consideration of $10.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt prepared to address War and Peace at the Panama-Pacific Exposition today after a morning of brief shopping. He was accompanied by Kansas Governor John G. Cohen and Henry Ford, with other prominent attendees noted in the crowd.
Becker faces governor's decision after appealing to Whitman for an extension. Sullivan alleges gambling ties and hints at raids while Becker denies murder charges and calls for a new trial.
A court session was adjourned due to newly discovered evidence in the Becker case. W Bourke Cochran, a key defendant ally who helped prepare part of the earlier statement, rode to the judge to seek steps to restore order and prevent delay in the ongoing proceedings.
Queenstown reports the body of Herbert Stone, described as a Euallanin victim, washed ashore at Ballyswinion near the Bhannott river mouth on the coast about 160 miles from the original Luallanin point. The body bore signs of a struggle and included personal belongings such as a watch and cards.
A noted savant, Professor Wolwart Netiieship of Landod University, argues that marriages between cousins can be harmless and even beneficial when both parents and lineage are sound. He cites data suggesting healthy offspring and longevity, while acknowledging hereditary weakness may raise concerns if families carry adverse traits.
Detroit businessman Herbert J. Dow of Dow Chemical tells the Federal Trade Commission that American chemical makers can match foreign output with experience and knowledge of industry tricks. He cites Germany’s underpricing on bromide broad and argues tariffs should shield price declines. indigo dyes he calls crucial to resist German monopoly. Michigan Manufacturers Association officials push antitrust law amendments to aid foreign trade efforts amid wartime supply concerns.
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