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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
3
The Music Lover will have the power to gratify his taste with an Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph. Even babies with no knowledge of music can enjoy the most intricate melodies. The home offers these instruments among profits at sporting goods outlets.
Local items cover hospital and dental graduates planning Ogden practice, a Portland business trip, a Lake City visit, building permits, railroad officials in town, travel promotions, and and a fire incident on Lincoln Avenue. Several ads reference services from ice to monuments and lodging with special rates.
The State of Utah against W. G. Nelson for forgery has been continued to June 13 at the request of Attorney C. F. Farr. Also noted are brief local items including a Bonneville press update and public events with Gov Sprybert and Senator Bmont traveling for Flag Day activities.
A film titled The Fighting Germans screens at the Orpheum for three days. It depicts bombardment of Tvangorod and Austrian guns shot with a telephoto camera. Exhibits include heavy siege artillery, range finding observations, and scenes of battle, burning dead, and sinking ships.
The annual outing of Ge Deneret Nowa of Ball Lake City was held yesterday in Ogden Canyon. About 240 people, including General Manager 1 0. Whitley and State Editor Kennard, journeyed by Hamberger train to Hernsinge resort for entertainment, climbing and other sports. Local representative Alfred Jolumd joined the party for the trip.
United States Senator Reed Smoot and Governor Spry addressed the Intermountain Good Roads convention. Smoot urged careful use of food road funds and supported a national highway program. Spry urged permanent engineers and a southern routes system, touting a broad Atlantic to Pacific highway plan and the need to improve Utah roads and connect southern counties.
Late in the afternoon Flag Day exercises are set for the State Industrial School. Governor William Bry is scheduled to address the gathering, but his presence is doubtful as plans may change.
Gw Lace freight traffic manager and C McFaul district freight and passenger agent of the Southern Pacific visited Ogden yesterday. They viewed the business district in company with W G Wilson commercial agent of the Southern Pacific and enjoyed an automobile trip through Ogden canyon. Mrs Luce and Mrs McFaul accompanied by their escorts departed for San Francisco on Southern Pacific train No 5. The visitors were impressed with Ogden's progress and the scenic canyon.
Very few round trip fares to northern Utah and 19 Idaho points. For rates and fall particulars call at Cig Ticket Office, 2514 Washington Ave, or phone 2300.
A Saturday night lawn party at J. Manning's West Point home drew about fifty select guests. The event celebrated Myrtle Manning and Jesse L. Cottle, both Weber Class of 1913 graduates. Guests enjoyed songs, games, and refreshments, with dignitaries from Council Bluffs visiting relatives and friends. A separate surprise bridal shower honored Miss Maud Folker hosted by Mrs. J. K. Coles at Mrs. T. C. Iverson's home, featuring refreshments and gifts for the bride-to-be.
A March term in Huntarille covers the case of S H Shope charged after a confrontation with Miss Caroling Andrews at her home on North Washington Avenue. The trial centers on an accusation of theft from Mrs Clara Nelson and a violent assault including a knife strike. Shope admits striking Andrews but claims intoxication and lost memory of events. The jury of eight will decide his fate.
The obituary notes Thomas Francis Gibbons of Ogden passed away at home after a five year decline. Survived by wife Margaret Garner and numerous children and siblings, the funeral is set for Friday at 2:30 pm at Tindquiat chapel, with services at 3 pm and interment in Cky cemetery. Remains were taken to the chapel for wake and Friday service.
Effective tomorrow June 15 the Oregon Shuft Line will change train numbers for 12 services reported through Orden union terminal. Two new trains Yellowstone Limiter No 36 enter service and many schedule adjustments affect through Salt Lake Oden Malad and Cache Valley trains Brigham City. Through arrangements with Salt Lake Route train GL will wait at Salt Lake for USL troop No 32, and connections for passengers bound for Prove district altered.
About midnight a sorrel horse and a new black burky were taken without permission from the Ted Front Livery stable in Utah Wet Springs where they had been rented for the evening by H. J. Eaken. The sheriff was notified this morning and began investigation.
Mrs Adelina E Wilson wife of George Ernest Wilson and daughter of Peter and Charlotte Ernstrom died this morning at 3:20 at the L D S hospital Salt Lake City cause abscess of the liver after two weeks illness She was beloved in her community Remains to Olden in charge by Larkin and Sons Survived by husband parents and brothers Henry Sylvia Edward Elele
An advertisement touts The Isle of Love as an intensely interesting photoplay. It urges readers to see the big picture in Utah, promising an exciting Friday viewing.
The Most Rev Thomas A O Caraghan Roman Catholic bishop of Cork died this morning. He was educated at Miners college Timi and appointed bishop at Cork in 1556. An official note said Austrian seaplanes raided Venice causing one death four injuries and damage to the arsenal and railroad approaches.
A garbled snippet invites readers to scan the Classified Ads section. The text resembles overheard dialogue about privacy and public perception, with unclear references to exchange or payment. The source shows no coherent names, dates, places, or concrete items to summarize beyond the ad section itself.
Louise Huff delivers a striking performance in the melodrama Destiny’s Toy on the Paramount program. The star’s deft portrayal of the rural heroine elevates the feature, highlighting her status as a leading screen actress and signaling strong audience appeal for the film and its supporting cast.
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