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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
5
In Ogden the New York musical duo McMilin and Mansfield will perform around a dozen latent hits at the Falstaff this week, adding to their growing popularity in the area. The event caps a busy period of local entertainment and civic planning.
A man who attempted to leave with a pocket book was grappled by a son after a pursuit. Weseler and his father helped overpower the suspect, and the money was recovered. George Hanson was sentenced to fifty days on the rock pile for robbing Thomas Photo Studio. A local liquor case against C P Norman was dismissed after missing witnesses and repeated postponements. A couch cover sale at Wright's and various community notices fill the day.
The former team won 40 to 28 over the two sides chosen by Gus Hamer and G W McCreery. A Queen Esther ostate Bakeday sale occurred at Shaw's Bargain Store in Ogden. It was learned that James H Christiansen, ex state treasurer, was in the city seeking a loan of 50000 to 75000 from local capitalists, backed by Chafey mining property.
Ogden Weber Club asks J W Abbott A Browning A G Fell S J Griffin J C Nye H H Rolapp Joseph Scowcreft and D A Smyth to study feasibility and progress toward a Y M C A building. A R Heywood signs as president and notes the group will act as a finance committee to guarantee funds.
The Woodmen of the World held initiation ceremonies and feasts on Friday night. About forty visitors from Logan lodge and Abe Lincoln camp of Kavaville attended, joining a banquet at Grand avenue restaurant, a moving picture show, and a second banquet in Woodmen's hall.
Commissioners Madson and Moore survey the Ogden to Harrisville railroad corridor with new franchise holders. They review the proposed route and road conditions, noting the track will run three feet from the county highway center and be electrified. They also report a gravel supply contract with promoters to lower county road costs.
Two 121 horsepower boilers for the new high school's heating plant arrived Thursday. George A. Lowe Co. is moving the units to Halveron Bros. who hold the installation contract.
Morning session in polices court deals with petty offenders including beggars trespassers and a hotel lodger case. M Carty gets 30 day suspended sentence for trespass while three men charged with petit larceny must wait until Saturday. others released or discharged after disputed “agent” dealings.
L R Wilbur died at Ogden General Hospital after a falling cirder from a new gallery under construction at the Southern Pacific machine plant. A broken chain caused the heavy divider to crash, injuring several workers in a busy shop with over a hundred men at work.
M Thomas of Salt Lake will speak at the Tabernacle Sunday afternoon. Special music at 1 56 p m features choir selection, organ solo with obligato from Lazarus, and performances by Caleb Marriore, M Woods and choir.
The Hadger liquor bill, which passed the Senate on Thursday, was sent back to the Senate this morning for changes and made a special order for Saturday. Consensus indicates the bill will be materially amended before final passage.
Superintendent EB Mangan reports from the Salt Lake division that the big trestle near Promontory Point remains sound despite high waves. Surplus trains and a steam shovel will fortify damaged areas as needed, with inspections continuing to keep the line in excellent condition despite winds.
The Unitarian church in EP will host a Sunday night event with music and readings. Baritone D Parsowith with Mise Carter and Mr R Carter perform pieces including Parted and Resignation. Miss Mary Phelps will read The Servant in the House. Admission is free. services start at 7:45.
Seed ad notes Pingree and Keller offer the largest variety of fresh seeds at low prices. Stratagem Peas Alaska Peas and Sweet Peas listed with prices to be provided. Contact No 2616 for orders.
In County Recorder Wallace's office this afternoon a first mortgage bond for 000,000 from the Salt Lake & Opie Railroad company to the Marcle THF & Savings bank of Chicago was filed. The mortgage covers the railroad track equipment and all property held by the railroad on the line from Ogden to Salt Lake, for five years with annual interest and a reduction clause after year TP 14. The instrument spans 49 large pages and will be recorded in several counties along the railroad route.
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