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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
10
Ogden Home Guard will halt further drills at the Armory due to the National Guard converting to artillery. Officers will meet Friday night for drill and instruction, with regular sessions resuming next Wednesday once a drill hall is secured. No regular drills until then and life continues in artillery readiness.
While walking home on Washington Street with a baby carriage, a bicycle race by three boys resulted in a crash. One rider struck the carriage, throwing the mother, two babies, and a passerby to the ground. Mrs Nylander suffered a scalp wound needing five stitches. the infants, ages one and two and a half, were bruised but not seriously hurt.
Workers in Ogden report more than 41000 raised with a goal of 40000 as Red Cross campaigns unfold across commercial districts. Events include a bear the sister event, a dance at Bundey School, and pledges collected at Meiniste’s Drug Store. State totals show Salt Lake and Utah contributions rising toward 300000.
Yesterday afternoon two young men were seen shooting along the Hier near Glenwood park when an officer intervened and took them into custody. They will appear in police court in Taske to explain why they violated the city ordinance prohibiting shooting within city limits.
A municipal employment office report describes a healthy man who sought farm work, presented a letter of introduction, and then consumed two meals, left quietly, returned for two more meals, and departed again. Commissioner Jensen identified him as yesterday’s applicant when a farmer sought eight men.
The Presbyterian Cardie Roll plans a Friday gathering at Mrs. Hall's home North Ogden with hostesses Mrs Hall Mrs C E Norize Mrs EB PF Frye Mrs C F Korsplan Sire Bert Siprelle Mrs Arthur Miller and Mrs JW Meyers. Attendees depart from Washington avenue and Twenty fifth Street at 1 50 p m for their hostess home.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Social Club election session selected officers for the auxiliary to the G A R and arranged a convention outing. New officers include Doyle as president, Baker as vice president, McCann as secretary, Trathon as treasurer, Doyle as ch captain, Peters as conductor, and guards Wakeman Spercer and Wiron among appointees. A trip through local works followed the meeting, with a luncheon at Ogden Packing and Proraton company.
Mrs N C Wakely and Mrs Porter with Porter, Porter, Simpson and Didley visit Ogden and Park City. They toured Becker Mrew log and Malting, attended Hermitage wind up of three day meeting, enjoyed parcel shower for Amy Wardleigh, and joined a card party planned by Briver Review No 1 with details of guests and schedule.
Harry C G Clark was arrested by federal authorities for not attending military drill. The 13 year old refused to drill claiming age and parental consent issues. Sheriff Peterson served the warrant and Clark was jailed in the county jail without bail.
A fragment notes a cool air near Ogden Canyon and a short journey to Stot Chey with a reference to Cara and a 34 cent mood trip advertisement. The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear events or entities to form a fuller sports or news item.
In Salt Lake City on June 21, Utah youths aged 18 to 23 learned they may be drafted for National Guard service under a state law. A communication from the adjutant general conveyed the notice, stating the governor must draft eligibles for service if not volunteered, with the exact numbers not provided.
The Sego Lily Thimble club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W. G. Geiger’s 35 Third Street home with guests Mrs. Moble and Mrs. M. O. Culton of Salt Lake City. A pleasant afternoon included a luncheon prepared by the hostess and her daughter. Guests listed include Mrs. Jose, Mrs. Gusty, Mrs. Cash, and others.
Nev N. 8 Fid¢rkin, who served the local Congregationalists for over years as pastor before leaving Orden in 1910 for Lawrence, Kansas, visits Orden then plans a trip to Ogden to renew acquaintances and revisit early days. He now teaches a summer class in Estes Park and has anchored in Chicago.
In police court Magistrate Harker detained Alfonso Angular of the Villa bandit gang for fifteen days. Angular claimed political and legal insult, presented a humorous deportation memo demanding Mexican government funds. The court handled his case amid odd confessions and miscommunications, with other minor arrests noted.
The report outlines several court snippets: a man returns to work at Eagle barbershop, Rees faces a pronouncement of sentences, a mendicant seeks to divorce from the community, Covington leaves after failing to pay board, and Alonzo moves quarters. A merchant testifies Kennedy stole a visible item and a gunman’s drunkenness case is dismissed. Magistrate Darker urges restraint. A young bride, divorced, remarries. officials discuss relocation to a farm for a healthier life.
In Washington on June 21 the Senate opened debate on the food bill with Sen Sherman opposing, charging it targets farmers and omits labor. He condemned administration control by organized labor while accusing it of coercing legislation and criticized past neutrality violations and calls for broader powers. He warned the measure could threaten farm and labor interests alike.
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