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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1917
Page
3
A jumble of local tidbits reports freight rate hikes, travel plans, property ads, lost items and public records. Mentions expanded freight charges, a Burlington agent, Miss Ethel Cooper Western tour, and a court case over an auto key. Also notes a man disqualified for military service, purchases for Paine & Hurst, and crop prospects in Utah.
An ante accident near Ki Usatars involving Millon a Frenchman from Ogden and three others damaged Jd Newman’s auto used for tent work. A woman drove the racing car. a warrant driver was also among the parties. Millon was injured and rushed to Ogden. investigators opened a probe and reported the incident.
A year old baby belonging to Andrew Hutchinson of Wellsville Utah escaped injury and possible death when tossed from one car into another during a collision on North Ogden road. Adorns Anderson of Thatcher Idaho collided with Hutchinson’s vehicle. both vehicles were damaged. The baby was shaken but unharmed while two other occupants suffered bruises. Deputies issued bonds and investigated fault with beer found in Hutchinson’s car.
Sheriff Herbert L. Peterson will lead men drafted to Weber county under the new army law after passing the physical and lacking exemptions. Recruits will report in theater, receive board and lodging, then the quota will be gathered in Salt Lake and turned over to Port Poaslus for disposition under army orders if the county quota is not fully filled due to exemptions.
Large crowds gathered at Liberty Park for Pioneer Day in Ogden with a noon program including Bishop Olsen’s welcome address and performances by Mildred Ware W. S. Wright and local quartets. Charles R. Mabey delivered a patriotic speech on loyalty to God and country. Evening wrestling matches ended in draws or close decisions as attendees celebrated with sports and games for children.
Ogden milkm en and vicinity protest current license fees arguing a fair tax would be 7 50 per year per wagon with 30 fal leneer fees handled by a milk man and 9 10 per day if the capitate exceeds thirty fallone. Mayor Ixeywond heads the financial department as milking interests press for relief amid objections to the present scale.
A Newfoundland like scene unfolded near Pineview as a Rocky Mountain sheep appeared on cliff faces behind Wilcox camp and hotel in Ogden yesterday. Hundreds watched as the wary animal approached within 300 feet before skirting away when crowds shifted. The sighting adds to the growing list of mountain wildlife in the Ogden region.
The burial of Charles M. Wreht and another pioneer educator in Weber County occurred yesterday afternoon in Huplaville. Bishop Joseph Petersson presided as the Hunts choir sang two selections and Adams Pet erson led a violin solo. Speakers included Joseph Peterson Alme Peterson Adam Peterson and Patriarch David McKay. Interment was at Ponts Vins cemeteries where Tattiatch Mev Ray dedicated the graves. Attendees included Ogden residents and visitors from Utah and Idaho.
North Ogden marked Pioneer Day with a bustling parade directed by Alma Dalley and helpers. Attendees included veteran pioneers and locals as the town showcased outdoor sports, music, and speeches before a large crowd, with cherry harvests nearby and a festive evening gathering.
In re Libel Suit Lynch appeals Judge Agee’s ruling to the supreme court. Notice of appeal and bond for costs filed by F W Urice and John Klandz in county clerk Karey’s office. Case concerns Blantland Publishing Co Frank A Francis and Roscoe C Gis macn. Judge Agee ruled for defendants on June 26 1917.
At a resort bar in Lagoon a Las Son man, identified as Sparr, attacked another man with a broken whiskey bottle. The blow opened a gash above the eye and exposed the eyeball, witnesses said. Sparr had been in town and trouble followed him from Ogden to Lagoon, with observers noting prior threats.
The postmistress Browning died February 12 in Taroma Washington. Her death triggers funeral arrangements at 22 Popter ax. She was well known locally for many years and will be remembered for her service as postmistress in Bowman.
Ben Termes, secretary treasurer of the Darker Minicg company, was taken to Dee hospital after an apoplexy attack caused by cerebral hemorrhage. Ahymney T. Th. O Connally, who also works in the Commercial National back building, alerted Be, Conroy. Termes, two cousins Orden Rarage and another in Salt Lake, were notified and Termes was moved to the hospital.
Nes Wis T Mark and daughter Prescis Sore returned home after a three week trip to Chicago Cedar Rapids and Cheyenne. The 1916 600 Club will meet with Miss Addie Bayer at her Twenty seventh Street home tomorrow evening. Miss Dorothy Madson leaves Ogden for an extended Alaska trip visiting Pacific coast sites and handling business and pleasure. Mr and Mrs C E Owens depart for the Presidio San Francisco to be with son Lieutenant Frank E Denis called to service. A reception and dance for Elder John Carver now back from a thirty one month mission will be held tomorrow at Plain City Amusement Hall inviting all.
July 24 reports on the Chemin des Dators and Alene fronts describe a fierce French counterattack at daybreak driving Germans from trenches and forcing retreats across the Chemin des Dators and Caremates plateaus. Artillery pounded the lines as the front lit with bursts, while Allied forces pushed to reclaim ground. In Washington, friction over a procedural vote shook Congress as leaders maneuvered through a party line clash, and Francis J. Heney arrived to lead a federal food investigation for the FTC after probes into Chicago packing houses.
Washington July 25 The administration food control bill was sent to conference in the House today under a rule without record. Opposition that developed yesterday disappeared as Housecafares were instructed to disagree to all Senate amendments. Defeat of the Senate amendment to create joint deogressional war finance persists.
Excur sions North offers July August trips via Oregon Short Line with low round trip fares to northern Utah and Idaho. For rates call at Orpheum block or 2500 S358. Summons issued by Weber County Utah District Court seeks foreclosure on a $3 500 mortgage dated August 2 1890. Defendants Shinn and others must respond within twenty days if served locally or thirty days otherwise. Publication dates June 27 1917 and August 1 1917. Also note: Ecma Goldman sentenced in Missouri to New York City for draft interference and to be telegraphed today.
By July 25 a blast at No. 6 mine of New Donison Coal at New Waterford, KR, caused heavy loss of life. Fifty six men were at work in the section. only fifteen rescued alive hours later. Several believed dead, details uncertain from Sydney advices.
London reports the British merchant cruiser Otway was torpedoed on July 22 in northern waters. Ten men were killed and the remainder took to boats. Rescue efforts and official handling followed, with authorities releasing details of the loss and survival.
Boston shown news report states a bagpiper James Cameron of the McLean kilues New Brunswick was sentenced for confessed polygamy. He received a front line punishment as his regiment prepared for action and was returned to camp at Fredericton New Brunswick after the sentence.
In El Paso Texas on July 2 the Drie Gan Creble called for volunteers from two branches to fill an artillery regiment for foreign service. The appeal for volunteers failed as every officer and enlisted man from the two regiments stepped forward, leaving a shortage.
Curtiss factories turn out hundreds of scout and battleship type planes as Uncle Sam builds a small army to fill them. An upper photo shows a glimpse of workrooms where engines are framed and mounted before installation in aircraft.
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