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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1903
Page
3
A jumble of OCR fragments mentions a motion for a new trial in a district court case, licenses issued to Hermann Taath and Sarah Jane Wein, and a Barrow Brown Grocery Co display. It also lists various names, addresses, market items, and assorted goods from a Cedar Street market scene with scattered personal notices and shop ads.
The complaint alleges Abel CG and Dunbar were married in Logan on August 28 1892 and have two children a boy and a girl twins aged five years with the wife as custodian. The defendant allegedly fails to provide common necessaries of life. The complaint also claims the house on Twenty sixth Street belongs to the wife but the defendant claims title to it under a 3200 mortgage. A restraining order prevents removal of the property. In other items, a traffic injury occurred this morning, contagion reports show Ogden cases down, and a notice calls for lawn sprinkling from May 1 to October 1 1905 with water use guidelines.
The Glenwood concert, praised as the park’s most successful event, drew a crowded crowd for a warm evening of vocal and instrumental performances. Management thanked patrons for their support while noting a sold out future show and plans for Sunday entertainment.
An exciting runaway occurred around 6 o'clock as a delivery wagon and horses rushed down Twenty sixth Street. A horse struck a pole, suffered severe injuries, and was killed. the other horse was thrown and the wagon overturned near Washington Street by Garey Livery stables. A son of Rackham was driving the wagon with a friend aboard, and the incident disrupted the corner near Mailison and Twenty sixth.
State Industrial School board adjourned last evening after reviewing proposed cottage plans for female inmates funded with 15 000 dollars from the legislature. Architects F C Woods and J A Smitherr were asked to submit revised layouts before governor Wells approves. The meeting also announced staff appointments including John K E Thompson as department head for instruction with military discipline duties. Parole granted for a mother in Arcata and Ruby Croft of Salt Lake City received transport parole.
A blaze lit the basement rear storeroom of Bruce Ives grocery on Twenty fourth Street at 1 30 this morning. Firemen gained entry through a side door, fought the flames with a strong stream, and extinguished the fire within moments. The stock, including flour and cheese, suffered heavy loss while water flooded the floor. Immediate cause is unclear but damage centers on groceries with owners J W Guthrie and Ramage Lo Ure noted. Fire department praised for prompt response.
Miss Zoe Faddis was appointed librarian after an election by the eight directors present. She came from Chicago four months ago under contract to manage cataloging and circulation and to improve the library's operations. The board chose to retain her for a full additional year and another meeting will be held next Monday.
Real estate transfer report lists several property deals with county names and multiple additions. Names include Wise Athvistian Bowwhina and Mire Newman and Rei Croshie, with Rob much of the text garbled. The Riverside Addition and Trenvar Place are referenced with Holt and Blake as parties.
About four hundred people gathered in Ogden for the annual picnic hosted by the Order of Scottish Crown. Events at the athletic grounds featured races, dancing, and contests, with prizes donated by local merchants and a lively pavilion with singing and games for all ages.
North Ogden reports excellent weather lifting farmer spirits as harvests begin with the first crops nearly ready. Preparations for Fourth of July celebrations include a park program, children's dance, and lectures. Local church and school events are noted, with plans for a new schoolhouse on South Washington costing about 3000 dollars and expected to open in September.
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