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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
3
An editoral notice in the random references section highlights community concerns as an epidemic spreads across the valley. The piece promotes a Passion Play featuring a variety of acts and songs, with local businesses advertising services and upcoming events.
A catalog note lists a Tro valley line of dainty lingerie waists with embroidery and lace trim. Styles include thren-suatter Tonety sleeves and long sleeve options. Prices shown range from $2.00 to $185, with several midrange amounts.
The Palmer House presents a modern European hotel now ready for guests. The owners Andrew snyder invite the public to inspect the new property featuring large rooms, refined ventilation, and stylish amenities in a central location with affordable rates and courteous service.
The American car traveling from New York toward Paris faced delays due to snow mud and detours along the Cheyenne to Ogden route. It left Rawlins at 12 15 p m. today and aimed for Rock Springs, with Evanston officials coordinating pilot help to Ogden.
Omaha dispatch reports the Italiana car in the New York to Paris race broke a shaft near Paxton Nebraska about 400 miles west of Omaha. Repairs are to be completed this afternoon. Meanwhile the German car arrived at 1888 by air today and will stay until tomorrow morning.
The fragmentary report notes Lindsay seeks to have ten counts tried in Ogden. The loosely transcribed text references a transfer of a case from a Southern District, involvement of a former postal clerk, and mentions legal figures including United States District Attorney McCray and defense counsel. The garbled OCR limits clarity on specific charges and outcomes.
The letter from George Fex of Altoona asserts innocence in a theft case and requests trial in Ogden, claiming daily reporting and wish to reside there with friends. He criticizes Doan’s Regulats and notes prior arrest details while stressing cooperation with authorities.
Ogden lodge No 119 B P O E reports to Chief of Police Browning that the city to enforce Sunday liquor laws like Elks. A letter says the Weber club will likely align with Elks and close saloons on Sundays, with liquor out of the club room.
Governors of Wyoming and Seahrade face pressure over the planned endurance race between Ogden and Denver. Judges expect renewed attempts to block it though no formal answer has arrived. Opponents propose arresting any rider showing signs of horse abuse as the route passes through three states.
A federal court order allows sale of Ragan's perishable stock including oranges lemons butter eggs and more from Daniel Dungan and partners. The assets listed also include stores tied to Gurl B. Patterson Co and Pelorannd & Go. The sale aims to settle the estate with the highest bid accepted, and prices will be paid for the goods.
Federal court sessions examined multiple suits against the Waterworks company. Justice Fudge Mate presided as witnesses and named defendants included Pryland and Ardmwell. Evidence, testimony, and cross examinations dominated the daily docket amid a crowded courtroom setting.
Frank Kelly and William Marka Brow are arrested after being found with bedding and clothing stuffed in a wheelbarrow intended for delivery to a junk dealer on Washington Avenue. Witnesses chased the pair from Ezra Parr’s barn. officers recovered the plunder and charged both men with burglary.
D H Paxton leads the Ogden recruiting office for the Army in a temporary role as the Ox ydes station and the number of applicants is low. Paxton will stay through the summer, while Sergeant McCus moves to Zion City on permanent duty and will not return. A new recruiting branch will open in Prova this month and another in a different location.
In Pocatelis Idaho plans for a new era see veterans sent toward Frisco for Pacific assignment. Recruit training and alien evocations appear as military steps for heavy foreign service. New pilots and crews await further orders as the year begins.
Real estate transfers recorded include Jobo C Hunter to Jacob Wipson for part of the southwest quarter of section 17 township 6 range 2 west for 3000 dollars. G G Hunter to Helen Gibson for part of the northwest quarter of section 17 township 6 range 2 west for 2000 dollars. Christine Sobel to John Babel for part of the southwest quarter of section 18 township 6 range 2 west for 1 dollar and other advantages. James Briggs and wife to Isabel Frigzoll for part of lot 23 block 8 in Compsey's second addition to Ogden for 200 dollars. W Barnum to Jennie Putnam for part of the northeast quarter of section 20 township 6 range 1 west for 0 dollars. Allen I McCready to Albert B Helms and wife for part of Town 9 block 10 plate B Ogden City for 1500 dollars.
Otto Pehrjoger a leading physician and owner of the Wagner Brookbridge Mercantile Co Colorado City died from a gunshot wound inflicted by an unknown highwayman during a robbery on a road north of the city. The shooting occurred in February.
Italian gar damaged near Paxton Nebraska after Hallas racer went into a hole on the New York to Park automoblic route. The crash delayed a Union Pacific passenger train by ten minutes as crews sought a duplicate shaft and spare parts.
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