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Newspaper
Utah Ogden Standard
Location
Ogden, Utah, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
6
Alleged thief arrested by Sheriff Wilson repeatedly escaped from Coalville jail, was recaptured then escaped again, and finally secured in a log chained cell for a speedy trial. The report notes ongoing police efforts and a penitentiary outcome sought before the man wanders again.
A long string of items recounts a burglary case against George Williams, millinery displays, garden seeds and grocery ads, shipments to eastern and western markets, a Shriners escort to Salt Lake, legal notices, a mayoral bid, and local social events in Ogden with multiple names and places.
Friends report Mrs J L Smith showing steady improvement following successful surgery at L D hospital Salt Lake City. Mr A B Brooks and Miss Nettle Stahl Nave returned from a month in Southern California visiting coastal resorts. Moore's Nurseries offers shade trees including varieties at 1245 Wash. price available on inquiry.
In police court this morning a range of cases was heard including a colored man accused of a cun play and a white man accused of possessing a vicious dog. Vesser admitted having a dog and that it may have bitten a postman. the case was continued then dismissed after the owner declined disposal of the animal. Automobilist Eccles and cyclist Rawson appeared on old complaints but the defendants were not produced. William Jones pleaded guilty to vagrancy and said he planned to leave the city after arrest. George Phillips and Sam Munson admitted drunkenness with fines or brief jail, five dollars or five days.
Ogden Rapid Transit awarded contracts for grading on the Huntsville road project in Ogden. The track location will shift at canyon mouth to align with wagon road, with extensive blasting through a natural concrete boulder deposit to straighten the route. A derrick operates upriver at the second bridge site to remove rocks and deepen the channel.
Salt Lake and Weber Counties consider a compromise liquor bill that would allow breweries to manufacture malt liquors for sale only in licensed counties or outside the state, set license fees and bonds, limit sale near schools and churches, and require elections in certain districts. The measure empowers the state board of examiners to appoint inspectors and clerks with an appropriation of 26,000.
C H Meddy a colored man pleaded guilty in police court to flourishing a dangerous weapon after an incident at the Ogden rooming house. Proprietor Licas testified Meddy threatened, cussed, and brandished a large revolver at him during a disturbance. Meddy was sentenced to thirty days on the rock pile.
James E. McDevitt arrived from Ely and travels to Butte after visiting Ogden. He notes many mining camps in Nevada with good prospects needing development and copper propositions around Ely. cites an overflow of unemployed men in Goldfield Tonopah Rhyolite Ely and other camps leading to crime and destitution. He mentions Dean's Ointment as a remedy.
A horse driven by G A Muller's charge yesterday afternoon bolted down upper Twenty-Fifth Street dragging painter and wagon toward City Hall. Muller and Geo Beam were injured. Muller suffered sprained ankle and cuts, Beam escaped serious harm. Muller lost his pocket account book and offered a reward for its return.
Notice of stock inspection and breeding yard evaluation for White Wyandottes Silver Laced Wyandottes Marans? No. Black Minorcas Wemite at 972 24rd Barrows Commission Co with contact phones for inquiry.
A marriage license was issued this afternoon to Gotlie Miller of Willard and Netthe Hawka of Garlans.
An advertisement urges readers to buy seeds from Pingree and Keller offering Stratagen, Alaska, and Sweet Peas at 54 cents per pound. Both phones listed as contact numbers are 2616.
A Houston Post column recalls a scene in which a poet, mocked as struggling, is deemed to lack prosperity or proper dress. The editor supposedly catches him not standing near the door to present his poem, highlighting the editor’s sharp eye and the poet’s misfortune.
Instructions describe peeling and halving peaches, arranging in a wooden tub with a center vessel for sulfur to treat four to six gallons of fruit. Sulfur at one teaspoon per gallon, ignite center, cover for four hours, then pack into stone jars. Apples pears and tomatoes noted as suitable.
Make water hangers by cutting hoops from two half barrels and folding winded cambric or fancy material over them. Fasten a strong loop in the middle to suspend. These hangers avoid creasing garments, unlike many store bought versions.
A historic kitchen note instructs placing a basin of water in the oven to prevent meat from browning too much during roasting. Steam reduces scorching and helps the meat cook evenly.
Officials and companions of the decedent held funeral arrangements for Fy J. R. Wilbur a steel worker who died Friday from injuries after a girder fell at the Southern Pacific machine shop. He was buried Tuesday noon. foreman Ed Eastman led the services with Wilbur’s working companions in attendance. Wilbur was to marry a young woman from Montana. the wedding was planned soon and relatives of the fiancé were being sought.
The treasurer Alma D. Chambers of Weber County Ogden Utah announces payment of warrants bearing numbers 41193 to 4446 inclusive at the treasurer office. All warrants cease to accrue interest after March 11 1908.
A blaze swept the X L furniture store on Third South between Main and State in Salt Lake City. The building was consumed and losses are estimated near 100000 dollars, believed caused by defective electric wiring.
Public notice states C A Ketcham will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Mrs Corm Ketcham who has left his bed and board. The notice emphasizes nonacceptance of financial obligations arising from her actions.
A fragmented text argues that many people in America act as doctors without proper degrees, with examples from pharmacies and shop counters. It notes public reception to unlabeled healers and the broad use of the title doctor across trades, highlighting misapplied credentials and consumer tolerance.
Local notice announces limited time sale at Feed and Implement Co. Asts and Shater, 2204 Washington. Items include items described as bullkower useds and morning sent at half regular prices for a few days.
The text explains fleas as dangerous agents in bubonic plague spread. It notes fleas transmit disease from rats to humans and can pass it directly from patient to healthy person, independent of rats moving between hosts.
A dated column presents a bachelor’s view claiming women would be stubborn about voting if men wished to push suffrage. The piece reflects early 20th century gender politics and male rhetorical stance on electoral rights.
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