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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1918
Page
10
Fragmentary Ogden papers list varied items: ads, personal notices, repairs, alimony order, a wrist injury, a move to Los Angeles for chiropractic studies, a baby birth in Salt Lake City, and upcoming community events. Names include A. C. Lester, Mrs. Chaylea H. Wilson, Vernon, Ralph Nye, George A. Bush, and Fleet Lieutenant Franklin J. Drake. Local business mentions include Odgen Steam Laundry and Coast-press services.
John Alvin Schelin died at Den hospital from burns received yesterday morning when gasoline exploded in his Grant avenue home. He was 89. He leaves a wife and six children, including Gustavo Alvin, a student at the University of Pennsylvania. Schelin, born in Sweden in 1860, lived in Ogden and Huntsville before moving to America. He worked twenty six years as a blacksmith and toolmaker for the Southern Pacific Railroad and was a long time superintendent of the Eleventh Ward Sunday School. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
The Weber Club Billiard tournament concluded its second lap with Mary Murphy I V E Spencer and A Moyes advancing. Yesterday's matches featured Big Bill Hart in Pinto Ben Broncho Billy in Billys Leap The Boy Scout picture The Boy Who Cried Wolf and a Cozy comedy today.
James Francis Crosbie of Ogden Utah dies at 4 50 pm at his home 13 Healy avenue after two weeks illness He was born in Scotland December 6 1847 and married to Helen Aird in 1868 He is survived by his wife and children James Alice Paxton George A Crosbie and others plus 24 grandchildren The funeral is announced for Sunday at the First Ward meeting house with details to follow and interment in Ogden City Cemetery.
Death listed as October 17 and a $850 estate on record. Franked by labor leaders Masses and William Lunean, M. &., Ogden labor leaders touring the county invited to address Ogden businessmen and traders at a Round Table gathering. Ogden Clearing House reports today’s clearings at $279,449.76, up from $252,930.43 on the same date in 1917. March 8, 1918 shows a $27,010.32 year over year rise.
Obituary notice of Mrs. Mary Muck wife of John Muck of 2166 Pacific Avenue who died yesterday after two years with diabetes. Services at St. Joseph's Catholic Church and burial at Mountain View Cemetery, with rites at Kirkendall Mortuary and final interment in Ogden City Cemetery. Reverend officiants included Rev Westerbury. arrangements by Mr Cinth and Mr Glavk.
Weber County Farm Bureau leaders pressed for the proposed labor furlough bill now before Congress to allow farm workers to be mobilized for harvest relief. The labor committee at Farm Bureau headquarters debated and agreed action measures would be needed to address the labor question during county harvest season.
Organization of further cavalry regiments ordered by the War Department after Pershing's recommendation. Designations include the 308th at Fort Douglas Utah the 305th at Fort Houston Texas the 310th at Fort Ethar Allen Vermont the 311th at Fort Riley Kansas and the 312th at Fort Myer Virginia with a squadron at Fort Sheridan Illinois.
Chicago officials ruled the board has power to investigate signatures on the petition to put the liquor question to voters at the April election. Prohibition forces showed 140,479 names. wets claimed 53,672 invalid. If many signatures are struck, the petition could fall short by about 10,600.
Ten thousand cane field laborers in eastern Puerto Rico began a strike closing three sugar centrales. They demand action from Washington labor officials on whether a general strike will be called. Reports say 30,000 to 60,000 Puerto Rican workers may join over hours and wages, asking a cent more per day and appealing to Samuel Gompers and Secretary Wilson. A labor department mediator's presence in Puerto Rico was noted in a February dispatch.
Deputies Dirk Soulerad and Joe Geiger arrested Wong Lai a Chinman on a Grant Avenue corner for possession of tickets and money tied to a lottery scheme. They seized run tulters Uekel and the purchasing receipt noting the arrest aims toward a possible 4th conviction. A Chinaman faced a similar charge but was released after it could not be proven the tickets were lottery tickets. The two men were held on $5 bail each per deputy testimony.
Farr Sullivan attorneys Maggie Derm as files an amended complaint against Wisak Idaho Central railroad for 25000 damages arising from an November 8 1917 injury on a Washington Avenue Seventh Street car. Plaintiff says she was lighting from a car when it started suddenly causing leg and other injuries confining her to the house.
Members of the third ward congregation host a dancing party tonight at the ward hall under the supervision of the entertainment committee. The Grifth orchestra provides music and ward residents are invited to attend the welcome home event for William Linsford returning from a twenty eight month mission in England. The party starts at 8 o'clock.
DP Th Farlenski L Nelson and J Conson were arrested late last night on a highway suspect charge of inebriety. Capt O H Mohiman Detectives Blackburn Chambers and Officers Stancey Herrick nabbed the trio after reports they attacked a man on Twenty fifth street and will likely be arraigned in municipal court tomorrow morning.
Real estate transfers show James M. Stephene and wife transferring part of Lot 27 in Emerson's Main Street addition for $1. Carrie E. Bierheel deeds part of Lot 43 and all of Lot 42 in Bichsel's land division for $1. Tearl A. Williams conveys Lot 10, Block 1 in Dunn's addition for $10.
World markets show strength in early New York trading led by March and Ratis advancing notably. United States Steel slips under pressure while Liberty bonds hold steady as Railway shares rise. Reading leads with a two point gain. St Paul and Union Pacific also rise. low priced rails like Stock Island and Pittsburgh West Virginia push gains.
Ogden Union Stock Yards reports cattle with no receipts and steady market. Hog and sheep listings show varied prices with lambs and ewes priced, while sugar and mining stocks close with mixed bids and asks across multiple firms.
Chicago prone weather and grain prices influence futures with May at 127% and mixed moves across corn and futures. Kansas City hogs and cattle receipts show higher or steady markets, with lean hogs around 17.00 to 17.60 and cattle and sheep varied, while Omaha hogs and cattle also show steady to strong demand and mixed price ranges. Prepared markets reflect ongoing transportation and supply constraints.
Utah Stocks Quotation reports on Nevada security dividend declaration causing a dip in Segue to 2.00 and rebalance to 2.20 bid 2.15, with around 800 shares moved. Howell Mining remains strong at 13 cents after 4,800 shares traded, while Minerval and Silver Shield see varied opening session activity and a bear-led decline.
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