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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
3
Report from Onna dated March 1 describes a quiet day with mentions of nightly hold ups near the town over two to three months. Authorities say several suspects have confessed while a mob burst onto the street early morning dispersing police. Details of the culprits and the fate of the stolen items remain unclear.
A jumble of notices from Salt Lake Ogden and nearby areas reports a school party at Poller's, an educational lecture by Professor Stein in Logan and an arrest after a Chinatown disturbance where Toy Yin drew a revolver. Also listed are a marriage, probate petition, and various ads and notices.
Officials envision a $6500 organ for the Tabernacle to accompany choirs, with reeds and enhanced acoompaniment. Factoring space now used by the organ, planners propose moving walls and seating to fit the instrument, while President Smith pledges support to secure the instrument, even as a larger Tabernacle is considered.
A Washington dispatch lists Smoot witnesses via attorney A S Worthington. Items note Sal t Date City, Provo, and Ann Arbor Michigan obituaries funeral plans in Utah. A dispatch reports farewells at the depot and a Salt Lake Temple wedding. A Nevada murder case, a bank loan, and Want Ads conclude with notices of local happenings and a storm impact on travel.
Reported arrests increase as two more men, William Jillug and Charles Brows, were brought to the city jail on serious charges. Police aim to detain additional members of the nearby gang, with several other black men already in custody.
Rail traffic through Ogden faces delays as San Pedro blocks Southern Pacific routes. No trains from Los Angeles since last Wednesday. Sacramento route preferred when possible. Adolphus Busch party arrives in private car. officials tour line. Possible relocation of depot site discussed tied to Southern Pacific freight house project.
The library art exhibit enjoys strong patronage as Superintendent Allison forecasts ongoing purchases of more beautiful works to adorn the reading rooms. Students from the city schools will visit this afternoon and evening, with teachers guiding tours and explaining the artworks. The public is invited Saturday as the exhibit closes, and the High School orchestra will provide music, featuring first violinists Margaret Armstrong Edith Corey and others.
The following real estate transfers were recorded today. George I. Kelly as receiver of the Ogden Building and Savings Association conveys lots 18 and 17, block F, South Park addition in Ogden to Todt B. Lewis for 70.09 dollars. David Mattson and wife transfer part of lot 3, block 4, South Ogden curves to Ole O. Winther for 21 dollars. Charles G. Rackham and wife convey lot 24, block 4, Central Park Annex 10 Under to Reuben Bond, who conveys back to Rackham part of lot 1, block B, plat Ogden City.
Beloved husband and father remembered with gratitude to friends and neighbors who offered support and comforting music during the illness and death. Special thanks to Rev Blair and the congregation for caring during hours of sorrow.
The district court weighs witnesses on a Belnap-vid desou water dispute with jurors to hear later today while a headgate case against Ogden Waterworks was dismissed by consent. Rona Watts won a divorce from Arthur Watts for desertion and non support, gaining custody of their 12 year old child and $2 weekly alimony.
The Naisblit family fell ill after supper with stomach distress blamed on pork. Mrs. Neisbitt and several children grew critically ill before a doctor determined a food toxin. Only Mrs. Naisblit has not recovered fully. An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Ditt ers as a national cure for dyspepsia.
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