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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1903
Page
6
Ogden events note a Netherland excursion train will depart Ogden at 3 a.m. and return from Lagoon at 9 p.m. August seventh. The Hollanders, Belgian Netherland Missionary group, and Second Ward choir invite all to the trip with a prepared program and a day of activities.
An elegant time for all at Lester Park is planned for Thursday evening July 30th with community attendance expected.
Mrs. Mary Ann Ellis widow of John Ellis dies peacefully at 8 15 AM She was born October 3 1822 in Clitheroe England and traveled with pioneer company to Salt Lake City She led the Relief Society of the Second ward for years and aided the sick and needy Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 PM in the Second Ward meeting home Viewing at 121 Shorten Avenue July 6 from 10 AM to 1 PM
Short notice from J. 8. Peers of 2314 Adams Ave Ogden seeks a good young driving horse. The ad requests a capable horse suitable for driving work and is targeted to local readers in the Ogden area.
At 11 30 last night Willie Washington a teenage worker at Tansey's barber shop in the First National Bank basement surprised a burglar who broke the front door glass. The thief fled after the boy hurled rocks. only two pairs of shears and a comb were taken. Capt Brown and Detective Silvey responded.
Luther St Marsh aged ninety once trusted Iditha Lole t Montez and Ann O Delia Diss De Bat notoriety and bought her spook pictures. He wrote to a New York paper to deny illness but died the next day.
Paince Alpert of Thurn Germany is described as the preatest dandy in the world. He outfits himself in a new suit daily costing enough yearly to employ twenty workers and run up a $15 bill.
Prominent local AOUW member announces tomorrow’s meeting with Master Workman Miller to discuss the Supreme Council plan to raise dues for members over 50. The measure would set monthly assessments at 8.40 for aged members while younger members pay less, sparking strong debate about insurance funding and fairness.
Supreme Master Workman Miller and Grand Master Workman Rolapp visit Park City Salt Lake and Ogden with joint lodge session Fidelity No 3 and Protection No 24 in Salt Lake City tomorrow night. Public meeting at 8 with Miller address and lodge hosts, Miller and his daughter to tour the city and canyon drive.
A Pioneer Day gathering at John M Bybee’s home brought together about forty friends and neighbors including descendants and in laws. The event featured picnic, singing, dancing, and outdoor games. Bybee, born in Kentucky, joined the Mormon church early, endured Nauvoo trials, marched with the Mormon Battalion, and settled in Utah. he later moved to Utahah and survived years indoors with rheumatism, though his health and memory remained good.
Ily Tangtry, a silent actor linked to King Edward’s coronation, plans a visit to Nevada this year to oversee development of a valuable mining property she owns there. She is said to possess one of the west’s richest gold ledges.
Store advertises best calico Percales Ginghams Sheetings Pillow Case Muslins at summer sale prices. Includes Fruit of the Loom linens table linens napkins and various 40 to 90 cent to 1 60 price points with discounts on 500 linen and 50 cent to 1 60 items.
The advertisement proclaims generous reductions across Vew's Collars men’s shop including the collar department with unchangeable collars and cuffs on summer sale. Prices are slashed on all styles transforming the usual 60 price range.
A special lot of ribbons offered at more than half price. About two and a half yards sold for the price of one. Ribbons for cushions and hair noted as suitable for a hundred uses.
Auction style notice promotes tab collars and a sale on golf skirts dress skirts wool skirts and summer wear. Three for 60 cents with three for the price of two applies to tailored suits petticoats and other items.
The store advertises a summer sale on corsets made of fine batiste with lace and straight fronts. It promotes a broad stock of muslin underwear including corset covers gowns drawers and chemises with sets available. All H. M. & S. suits come with satisfaction guaranteed and in‑house tailor for alterations and pressing.
Denver reports F H Newell U S Geological Survey chief engineer will be in Ogden September 15 for irrigation congress program on Government reservoir reports. Board of Control seeks funds. Salt Lake bankers and church authorities respond favorably. Washington metropolitan correspondents planned. quotes from Richard Harding Davis and Charles A Dana provide context. Borough President Cantor delivers lectures at Grangers and League events.
John BR McVicar celebrated his golden wedding in Ruston and is noted as the first white child born north of the Arctic Circle. He was born at Fort Tobinson on Great Stave Lake in January 1823 and was christened by Sir John Myanuklia.
Chief Browning and Officer Vance arrested Nora Mason in a wine room on Twenty-fifth Street between Lincoln and Grant avenues. Mason, resident of Electric Alley, was released after her friend paid $20 for approvance. She pleaded guilty, fined $10, and the first case signals harsher punishment ahead.
In a Municipal Court session several offenders faced charges under the bicycle ordinance. John Doe Lang pleaded guilty to a Sunday arrest and paid a $5 fine. Others, including a quartet of orange car tourists, pleaded guilty to trespass with sentencing set for the next morning. Additional cases were disposed of with fines and dismissals noted for various defendants.
Real estate transfers include John Conlish and wife selling part of lot 7 block 19 plat Ag to Ches ter E Coulter for 5000 dollars. Lewis Zitzman transfers part northeast quarter to Joseph A Hutchins for 600 dollars. Amelia I Shelburne sells lot 22 block 14 Nob Mill addition to Paul Fowler for 160 dollars. Harriett E Waterfall transfers part northwest quarter section township 6 north range 2 west to Clarence Drake for 150 dollars. Amelia L Shelburne sells lot 20 block 14 Nob Hill addition to Clair W Older for 100 dollars.
The past twenty four hours show passengers arriving from Evanston San Francisco Denver Kansas City Salt Lake City Boston New York Oakland and more including W Webster Mrs A N G Allan J Wash Young J H Johnston and several others with varied origins.
An explosion wrecked a building at No. 0 North High Street in Columbus Missouri killing two women and injuring about six others. The dead are Mrs Wilhelmina Levis and Mrs F A Greht.
A violent escape confrontation occurred near Pilot Hill in Eldorado County as four convicts in a wagon attempted to rob John Mendis. A posse from Sacramento, Folsom, and Placerville engaged. convict Howard was killed and Seabls wounded, several guards escaped, and two convicts disappeared toward the woods. Governor Pardee authorized rewards totaling 1500 dollars for the fugitives, while a separate note reports a mass murder at a Vancouver cannery injuring several workers.
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