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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1916
Page
9
Random references appear alongside notices of arrests, marriages, business ads, and public works. The dense column includes a police report of a man found with a revolver, marriage licenses issued in Ogden and nearby towns, sale and trade ads for cigars and goods, and updates on local transportation, industry, and street repairs. Multiple personal names, places, and events are interwoven in a snapshot of daily commerce and civic life.
North Ogden plans a Fourth of July program with morning and afternoon gursettons and a grand ball at night. The marine will stage in the North Osdtn meeting Avian with sperches and music. Afternoon events feature frontier attractions including bronco busting and a prize riding contest for those who follow the back of an untamed animal. Cowboys from the Udeniferse Sales Co will present wild west acts and the day closes with a baseball game in the late afternoon.
The Hermitage hotel hosts an elaborate banquet tonight as the Ogden Franklin club, led by master pHatere, entertains Salt Lake Franklin club members. Chairman Earle indicates around thirty Salt Lakers will attend, arriving by auto and being greeted by Ogden printers. After a canyon trip and Wells visit, guests return to The Hermitage for the dinner with a formal toast program led by A. T. Heatmark.
Alfredo Flores a Mexican charged with robbery waived preliminary hearing in district court and bound over for trial. He allegedly stole a watch from Wallace Watts at the carnival grounds on Twenty seventh street by cutting the chain with scissors. Ada Moreno, an alleged vagrant, forfeited 25 bail and was taken into custody. Mike Moran, arrested for drunkenness and selling phony jewelry, was sentenced to 10 days. James Martin and others received short detentions for drunkenness.
A partially legible note describes recruitment of aviation personnel in California with Aero Club of America involvement. It mentions possible candidates from El Camino Bay and a service today by Bilas Chris in Francisco, with references to airmen, trade actions, and a goal of twenty recruits.
Civil service posts are advertised with at home study aids and courses. The notice mentions Howe supplying materials for a Fequert data program and an Ogden advertising reference. The fragmented text indicates a home study petition theme for civil service preparation.
An elderly Utah man nearly reached 100, once guarded the Prophet Joseph Smith and joined Civil War era figures, walking from Centerville to Ogden in thirteen hours. He cites a storied lineage and four wives, plans to reach Albion for relatives, and recalls battles and prophets with a stubborn, humorous pride.
Weber and surrounding communities send 1000 elders and 160 attendants on Oregon Short Line special from Ogden to Salt Lake City. Travel led by Traveling Passenger Agent Newton. train departs 9 38 with thin fourteen coaches and ample provisions for the aged. Industrial School band joins Ogden party for program and lunch in Salt Lake before returning home.
Society notices include Mrs Huth Moller separating in California while Mr and Mrs George Nf Mucbrell and Miss Huby Illewouth wed in New York City. J B Dudley leaves for Denver by the railroad. Mrs Eccles cared for the week. Card party from Ladies of the Maccabees dates Friday June 20 in the W O W hall. Funeral for Elisabeth Parey Woodward announced at Larkin's chapel. Idaho Falls visitors Frank Clark and William Touler travel by car noting good road conditions. A piano recital starring Miss Louie Burton draws a large crowd at the First Congregational Church with a varied program. Fourth Ward WCTU to meet June 24 at First Methodist church. Funeral services and floral offerings advertised.
A twelve man Ogden party traveled to Hat Island near the Great Salt Lake to capture forty seagulls for a forthcoming pageant. They reached Camp 10 by launch, spent a night on Hat Island amid many birds, and photographed the scene. The birds will be fed and exhibited as a nod to Utah pioneer legends of sea gulls protecting crops from pests.
The Pioneer Diary notes the thirty nine year mark celebrated by Utah pioneers of Yea firat Werole. Brigham Tounr led the delegation as they passed over South Pasaly Wyoming. They met Major Moara Harris a noted scout and trapper who was escorting an Oregon pony bound coat.
Sculph Scowcroft Jr manager of the Overall and Garment manufacturing department of John Heowcroft & Sons Company departed today for Detroit to attend the National Overall Manufacturers association convention. After the conference he will travel east on a business trip. Jon W. Brawcroft of the same firm left today for New York City on a buying trip for the mena terabinns sbi wholesalers department. Fourth The city commission William Douglass will depart for New York or Sale ant buying top for Uimichy seeking cooperation in the ryenods department. A hollowwire movement for Fourth of July.
At Paso Texas on June 27 a group of Mexican prisoners were moved into an American camp at Colonia Dablan by motor trucks. A rancher arriving late reported the convoy came from Carrizal and suggested a skirmish might have occurred on the Santa Maria river about fifty miles from Colonia Dablan. Officials noted conditions may not persist long but low coastal rates could continue for a while.
Modern Woodmen lodge to hold a patriotic program at its regular meeting tomorrow evening in the lodge ball Fraternity block. Judge J B Murphy will speak on The Offers of the American National Anthems and the Albion choir under Prof. Hinchcliff will rehearse and sing the anthems once perfected. All members and friends are invited to attend at eight oclock.
A group of eighty six eastern tour fats en route to Yellowstone arrived in Ogden yesterday afternoon aboard a Union Pacific train and departed for the north on the Yellowstons special. They spent about five hours at Ogden Canyon enjoying trout and chicken dinner and praised the gorge as one of the most beautiful sights they had ever seen.
Notice states the final carpenters meeting under the new dispensation will occur Wednesday at the Owls Club on Washington. Members may secure the low rate of 15.00, with H W Crett Jr, Home Howard Agent, expected to preside.
Stator Cr. F. Aaruman of the United States army air service discussed with officers of the Aero Club of America. He announced that volunteer aviators will be promptly notified to complete military training and join aviation schools. About 300 National Guard members have requested transfer for aviation duty nationwide.
Freight crews on the Union Pacific freight division will increase due to unprecedented demand. Trainmaster A. McDuffie says 13 crews now operate between Ogden and Green River, with 12 from Ogden’s Sib district and 2 additional crews on the Case Toll and Park City branch.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled that Atlantic and Pacific routes must review east to west freight rates by November to curb discriminatory pricing. The decision, prompted by Nevada and merchant groups, notes water competition has weakened and that current rates are unjustly favorable to land transport, affecting iron, steel, meats, cotton, wood, and other goods. The order directs adjustments across a broad range of commodities and routes.
Washington June 27 A letter from Sioux Indians of South Dakota offers to enlist in the United States military during the emergency. Senator Johnson of South Dakota was informed that Indians should express their patriotism by fighting if called, though details in the corrupted telegram are unclear.
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