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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
3
A garbled 19th century advertisement extols service quality across ranks, promising wool or silk fabrics and tailored suits. It mocks poor tailoring and touts skilled makers who shape garments to fit firmly, urging customers to seek durable, well-cut attire.
The fragmentary item lists Aluma California travelers bound for a Minidoka Idaho vault, casual mentions of San Diego visits by James Casein and family, a local marriage license to Christensen and Manning in Ogden, and miscellaneous ads and notices including seeds, flowers, and a St Patrick’s Day promotion.
Irregular OCR notes the Electric Theatre hosting a St Patrick’s Day program with various acts and local notices. Mentions a police court session this morning, several local names and places, and a court adjournment out of respect for a deceased individual.
A chaotic telegraph of transcontinental car races and protests shows the Italian car nearing Ogden, with updates from Kelton Promontory Green River and Ogden timelines. Officials note delays from mud and repairs. Crew protests and race dynamics involve American entrants and foreign competitors amid scattered speed and endurance notes.
Mrs Leah G C Noland longtime resident of Bath County Kentucky died yesterday at her daughter’s home Mrs W T Garrizon. She was 64 and had lived in Minnesota and California. Survived by four children and a son in law. Funeral services set by Rev McGreery with burial at the family plot in Washington.
Vice President Julius Kruttschmitt arrives in Ogden from the Union Pacific capital at 1 10 PM with General Manager Amhler and top officials to review double tracking plans and the new viaduct at Ogden. He says progress depends on national business and railroad financials, expects possible action as soon as conditions allow. He plans to meet in Salt Lake City with Mr Barevelt to decide future steps and trip directions.
Engineers select Ogden for new forestry department offices in the Eccles Building area. The decision follows a comparison of facilities with other cities, designating rooms and initial furnishings as work proceeds. A. B. pinc er oversaw the review before departing for Washington, with equipment already arriving in Ogden.
An old case highlights using Grape Nuts as a nourishing staple during appendicitis recovery. A patient credits the cereal with helping regain strength after surgery, noting improved appetite and gradual return to normal eating and activity. The testimonial mentions expert reassurance and a gradual healing process aided by the food.
The engineering department crews, led by Mr. Michelson, prepare for reserve forest works including roads and structures. Seventeen inspectors and draftsmen work on boundary surveys and subdivision houses while a $30,000 tenancy for Wall Avenue storage is approved. Wire, shovels, and building materials arrive as clerks and foremen settle into Ogden operations and reserve branch duties.
The board of thanes thanks the many friends who offered assistance and sympathy in their hour of sorrow. Special thanks are extended by Re T and the Ladies Auxiliary Mrs Barry Ryden Jas B Dender and Hawtly for their support.
The Shamrock decor and green displays mark St Patrick day observances. Sacred Heart Academy pupils staged a minstrel and theatrical last evening. Weber Stake Sunday School Board hosts a dance with St Patrick as guest of honor. Other venues plan related activities citywide.
In district court this afternoon judgment was entered for 4500 in favor of Bani A Ebner administratrix of the estate of William W Elmer deceased against the Southern Pacific company.
Oregon Short Tine Mailland company sued B C Muanson in a case recalling a September 1807 wreck when a eastbound train loaded with sheep hit a culvert destroyed by ice. A brakeman died in the crash. Attorneys Joseph Chez and A Gy Horn represent Mrs Etmer.
The Bothwell family expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and the order for kindness and sympathy shown during the bereavement. May others receive similar aid in their time of trial as the family joins together in thanks and remembrance.
A federal court dismissed water rights cases on Monday following a long settlement process. The Orden Waterworks Company and several defendants including T. W. Emmett and H. Carr were named in the action, with judgments not yet filed until yesterday morning.
The case names Conlink Thomas B Drown Ing ana Joseph Sandor and Ogden City with the Ogden Waterworks company. Plaintiffs allege a conspiracy to block water charges and shut off supplies to force abandonment of the water system. Damages sought total 5000 dollars and injunction aims to prevent turning off water. Another Ogden Waterworks company suit against the city seeks 26889 dollars with interest. The action stems from an old Gallan case about Bear River rights and water use from 1901 to 1904.
Third evening of the Musical History Course will be given at the Congregational church tonight. Miss Die, pianist. Mrs. Goring of Salt Lake, violinist. and Miss Armstrong, violinist. Tickets near the door for the whole course.
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