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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1903
Page
7
A fragmented newspaper column reports a ring sale and various entries from Palisade Nevada along the Southern Pacific. It mentions weather problems, a police report of entry and theft, a modern brick dwelling for sale, and assorted local notices and bids.
An advertisement asserts Hamilton Brown Shoes reduce family costs with nearer prices and durable quality. It claims the brand as from the largest shoe house in the world and targets men women and children with low prices, fashion, and varied goods.
Unidentified burglars attempted a burglary on Tuesday night at the Belnap Lumber Yard on 24th Street Ogden. They escaped after taking tools from nearby shops and failed to gain valuables from A. W. Meeks safe. Police report ongoing investigations and a note of other local notices.
A dubious testimonial claims Grapes Nuts from Poatum Co. of Battle Creek Mich cured a severe case of appendicitis after doctors failed. The writer praises the product as superior to medical treatment, asserting rapid recovery and restored digestion, urging others to try it.
A public meeting is convened in Ogden to support the Ninth Texas irrigation congress plan. Mayor Wiliaar Griismann announces committees will arrange hospitality for delegates from 26 states, with $1,000 appropriated to cover irrigation exposition costs and a town effort to host the event.
A special meeting of the Board of Education was held to discuss the need for additions to the high school building due to crowder and crowding conditions. Plans include adding two new stories, twenty rooms, and a large temporary wing, with bids to be advertised next Friday. Discussions covered testing, supplies contracts, staffing hires for the high school, and renewing a $12,000 note with the Commercial National Bank.
Catholic missionaries conduct daily sermons and religious instruction at St Joseph Church beginning Sunday. Father O Connor and Father O Gannon SJ preach on sin, penance, confession, and moral duty as crowds attend morning masses and evening services throughout the week.
A verdant stranger was robbed on Wall Avenue after meeting two or three men in an alley. They lured him into a game of make believe and disappeared with about $30 to $40. Police report one man named Johnson detained as a suspect in the incident.
Early morning burglars entered the rooms of Hand 18 Bleeting alley and Belle London’s wines. They rifled cupboards taking silver and a few valuables before fleeing. Neighbors describe noises and a hurried exit as police investigate the break in.
An event is announced for Sunday at 1 o clock in March to honor the graces of a named institution, with a focus on a ceremony related to decorated youths and ceremonial functions. The readable fragments indicate a local community gathering with specific timing.
Petey Peterson, a well known conductor on the Southern Pacific and former convention delegate, arrived back last evening after leading tours to the East. He indicated the trip included a stop in Tart Worth and plans to return via California with other crew members on Saturday.
The readable portion mentions federal tel and convienoher in ablyping with unclear names and actions. References to professors, Cheas, Teliisham, and Curl appear garbled. Overall meaning is uncertain, with no clear event or outcome and many broken terms.
A fragmented 1908 notice references a sale of a television set by an individual in Ogden Indiana with a date near June 6. The text is garbled but indicates a personal sale action and a named party Henderson. No clear addresses or full details are readable.
An examination will be held for applicants who desire temporary beneficial employment with Ogden City Public Schools beginning Monday date 8 1803 and continuing three days. All stationery provided by Board of Education. WM Allison, Chairman, Board of Examiners.
Anannouncement details a pension organ excursion with tickets at 1.00 for a day trip. The event includes a special train from Ogden to accommodate return trips on June 16. Evening program features an orchestra and planned entertainments under Mr. Conley. Tickets 25 cents.
A fragmented notice outlines an event for the Tolle presidency reception and an auditing committee gathering. It mentions auditors MH. 4 Rney and others, with a city meeting planned for Bad aisick in the evening and a political party before the bill is presented.
A garbled 1908 advertisement lists Western Rio Grande Railway and an automatic washing machine offer. It mentions excursion rates for September 8 1908, round trips to Minneapolis and other cities, with agents Gilson and Henry. Details about pricing, routes, and contacts appear in broken form.
Old fashioned community notices describe a Woodmen parade next Sunday in the Ogden and Salt Lake area with a memorial day extra, a basic ball game at Walkers, and a train weaving schedule. A round up fare is listed as $1.00 with several names and locations mentioned in vague terms.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a near shore area by a railway and harbor with garbled names and addresses. The passage appears to reference a transport or agency station in Denver and Colorado, but the key facts, dates, and clear entities are indiscernible from the unreadable snippet.
Teachers plan an excursion from Ogden to San Francisco and back for 30 dollars with May dates and September 8 1903 return validity. Information available from G A Imeney, Ticket Agent, Ogden. Also notice of Ulite Steam Dye and Cleaning Works offering team dyeing and dry cleaning without shrinking with guaranteed results at 2310 Washington Avenue.
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