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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
10
A brisk Ogden page snippet covers multiple briefs. Topics include Mr Kudson Building Phase 275 business trip to Montana by consultant for Amalgamated Sugar Co, packing camp duties, a note on bear protection legislation, and a series of laundry and dry cleaning adverts. Additional items report tax collections, arrests for liquor law violations, dog taxes, rail and travel notices, and a 1918 address from G G Richards.
An early morning fire in a Grant Avenue kitchen started when 55 year old A. J. Scholin mistook a gasoline can for coal oil. He suffered burns to face shoulders arms and upper belly. His son David assisted, also burning while aiding his father. both were treated at In tie Yee hospital. The incident is blamed on accidental misidentification and an open flame.
E W Patrick sues Ogden Standard Publishing for 50000 alleging a hotel incident story defamed him. Defendants file a demurrer claiming the complaint lacks facts showing falsity or malice and that the article was a fair court report.
D J Greenwell receives a discharge from the army as Utah artillery calls 160 young men to join the Utah regiment at Camp Kearny California. The unit seeks to field a fully Utah ranks to go into Europe but has gaps due to specialist needs and reassignments.
Railroad agent J J Hague of Salt Lake City handles business in Ogden Unis after noon as coal dealers advertise. The damage suit W Hales vs Ogden Packing & Provision Co. settles for 2800 with Hales injured in a fall of an elevator shaft at the packing plant months ago. Leo Griffith and Johanna Hein wed today at the county four house. Funeral services for Lia Helen Stevie postponed to tomorrow evening at the family home 2524 Jefferson avenue.
A diary-like account recalls U S Marines stationed in Pekin during a 1912 reception for Prince Su. The scene includes a color sergeant, Chinese dignitaries, and Marines on lookout as reporters note uniforms, flags, and the crowd’s reactions, with reflections on duty and future orders for transport to Colorado and Ogden.
Society notes the Ogden High Queen election tonight for the Classicalia festival. Freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors vote to crown the queen with Miss Cecil Bramwell senior and Miss Durried John-4 junior among leading candidates. Ida Hansen sophomore and Ruth Pingree freshman also attract support as the fundraiser supports school papers. Card party hosted by W.H. Cand frends at Mrs Anne Wallmap 1927 Breclé avenue starts at 2 PM tomorrow. attendees urged to attend.
The Eleventh Ward play Two Roses is postponed due to Theresa Peterson taking the lead Rose. Minnie Monro Brow, the director, announces performance moved to Thursday March 14 with all invited. Meanwhile Queen Bathers chapter O E S meets tonight with Mrs Sparks for Red Cross work per the listings.
Tox Hiller county law sent three more young men into the service of Uncle Sam. John Tove touch at Colllaw ton inducted into the coast artillery and sent to Port Collins, Colo. George Clark and Wiatt Clark volunteered, George joined aviation and was sent to Fort Piatt enlisted in the Presidio, San Francisco. The Betterment field of this city met to discuss the ly question and exterminating the pest. the Dettorment club of north of Fourth North pursued public improvements including better street lighting, bridges and culverts. A public meeting was called and speakers from the Agricultural college invited. Next Thursday a patriotic meeting will be held in the Third ward chapel with addresses by Rev. Peter A. Strapkin and J. W. Paxman, and a local musical program.
A dispatch from New York on March 7 reports a decided jump in recruiting activity in the United States. Officials say pressure on service numbers has intensified as overseas forces prepare for upcoming operations.
Odd garbled report describes a Fort Douglas club show with a parade, a city official, and military figures. It mentions Mayor Browntys and a plan to stage a production in coming weeks, with references to national events and Allied ranks. The fragmentary text blends names, places, and dates with unclear actions and outcomes.
Lawrence Andeyon, charged with lard theft from Ogden Packing and Provision company, received a sentence of forty to thirty years in jail by Judge Barker. The case arose amid a trend of spelt barn crime in Ogden, with Andeyon’s wife showing distress as the verdict was read.
New York trading opened with light activity and narrow ranges. General Motors led gains with a three point move while auto shares weakened early but recovered later on strength from shippings and metal groups. Liberty bonds were steady with U S steel and other issues trading narrowly.
Market reports show hogs and grain futures with mixed shifts across Chicago and Kansas City. Primary corn receipts declined, lifting prices. hogs in Chicago firm with firmness in mixed and heavy categories. grain quotes edged up May and March deliveries amid tight supply.
Fragmentary classified item mentions a sale and price but the readable portion is unclear. The line contains nonsensical phrasing and no verifiable entities beyond a stray price reference of fifty dollars.
In Weber Utah the District Court hears the estate of Carl Andersen deceased Creditors must present their claims to administratrix at Chez Stine law offices rooms 442 108 404 First National Bank Utah on or before May 2 1918 Chen Stine attorneys for estate
Quotations furnished over the private wire of 4 A Hegle Co show limited activity in Halt Lake Market. Atmesad Fiat traded around 78 to 84 cents with minor fluctuations. The Jaller rose to 73.4 cents bid with 10 cents asked after 3170 shares crossed. Iron, Woom displayed a fourish on which 1900 bank shares traded between 47 and 45 cents.
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